Dé Danann

In Norwich City Centre, Dé Danann channels a modern Irish lilt through comforting, contemporary plates.

The opening cadence is playful: a white bean, tahini and roast garlic dip with pitta, and crispy cheese fritters finished with hot honey for a sweet-savoury wink.

Small plates keep the tempo with prawns on wheaten loaf brushed in wild garlic and smoked tarragon butter, and pulled pork and Gubbeen cheese croquettes brightened by Kerry Pippin marmalade, truffle mayo and a flicker of chili.

Hearty mains favour slow, deep flavours. A beef cheek and Guinness cottage pie brings tender richness under a golden crown, lifted by baby turnips, kalettes and bacon, with cashews and a lick of hot honey for contrast. A rosemary lamb shank yields into colcannon mashed potato, finished with crispy shallots and a glossy Madeira jus. Sides of rosemary sea salt chips or extra colcannon round out the table.

It is food for lingering and sharing, a meal that invites conversation as much as appetite. Book a table, bring good company, and let the evening find its rhythm. No blarney, just bold flavour.