I had the complete misfortune of enduring a "dining experience" earlier today at Mackintosh's canteen. While the service was excellent, the staff were friendly and competent, the food alas failed to meet the same standards. Upon perusing their woefully minimalist menu, there being only a few uninspired options for main course, I decided to choose a burger in the mistaken belief that this old classic would be difficult to mess up. I was wrong. The accompanying salad was bland and dry, the dressing tasteless, whilst the "chips" that were deposited on a side plate were little more than undercooked potato wedges. However my main issue ...  Read the complete review

Mackintosh's Canteen is one of the "new generation" of restaurants in Norwich, appearing with the building of the new Chapelfield development. It is named after the old Chocolate factory that stood on this site until the 1990s. Mackintosh's is actually outside the main shopping centre, on the edge of the Chapelfield complex next door to the Assembly Rooms car park, and is close to the city centre and to the Theatre Royal. There are two dining areas - downstairs has a bistro feel and upstairs is a la carte. There is no need to book downstairs but it is certainly advisable if you want to eat upstairs. Some of the dishes are ...  Read the complete review