The Painted Lady Restaurant and Tea Room

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Painted Lady in Norfolk is a three star American restaurant. This is a moderately priced restaurant. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features breakfast and brunch.

User Reviews of The Painted Lady Restaurant and Tea Room

Yelp.com Review - by amanda b.

2.0 of 5 stars. My goodness ladies! This place is closed!
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Great place for a get together! by Rosemary K. at InsiderPages

I went to The Painted Lady last year with some friends and the food was excellent and tea was awesome! There's a classy little store to browse around in too. I didn't think the $15 plus tip was too much for...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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lovely atmosphere

I love having tea or lunch here. Sadly have not made it to dinner in quite a while. It is a great house and I enjoy the restaurant area as well as the fun upstairs. Very good she crab soup.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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Won't be back for dinner...

Our experience mirrors that of the previous reviewer. We had a Friday night 8:00pm dinner reservation and called ahead to let them know that we were running late. The woman on the phone made it seem like such...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a great little restaurant. I had my sister in laws baby shower here and the food was good and the service was great. My only problem was they booked our party too close to another one and it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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I WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN

I had a tea party for several of my friends recently at the Painted Lady. Four people in my party who RSVP'd did not show up. The waitress was extremely rude, told us we were taking up the whole restaurant (there were about five other people in the whole room), refused to explain the tea service, and made us wait for over an hour for our food. The food she served was obviously not fresh, and most of it was very stale as if it had been sitting out for over a day (which made us wonder why it took over an hour to get to the table). The manager/owner was very sketchy about pricing until we showed up, and refused to offer my party anything less than full tea service. At $20 per head for disgusting food, it seemed very overpriced. Every single piece of china on the table was cracked, chipped, or broken. I was so embarrassed because several of my friends had never been to the restaurant, and I had told them it was really wonderful. Prior to this day, I had eaten in the restaurant a few times and shopped in the store upstairs several times. This time, though we were made to feel so uncomfortable that I will never set foot in there again.
openlist - user review - 08/11/2008

A Special Place

Our family loves to go to the Painted Lady every year at Christmas for afternoon tea. Even 'the guys' go (they put Pepsi in my husband's tea pot for him!). If you have small children, this is a magical place...
kudzu.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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A Treat

Great for tea time. Have gone several times with the "ladies". Definitely a special treat. The tea and scones are always great. The gift shop upstairs is worth a visit.
kudzu.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Turn back the clock

Remember your little girl tea parties? Well, step back in time and be treated to a trip down memory lane. Great setting, wonderful food and lots of fun.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Good food, below average service

There were only two other tables being served when we got there at 7:00. It is interesting to note that when I called to make a 7:30 reservation, I was told that time was not available. We asked to sit in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Wife Loved it

My wife has been to the Painted Lady for several events and was plesantly pleased with the selection of tea and the service..
kudzu.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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Afternoon tea - what a treat.

The afternoon tea is a wonderful experience! From the selection of teas to the finger sandwiches and yummy desserts this can't be beat. Tea is - after all- so civilized!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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Neat Place

So different, so Victorian. Love the atmosphere. Decent food and service. Overall a wonderful experience if you appreciate the ambiance.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Wonderful Place for Tea

highly recommend going here for tea. It is such fun. The food, served on a 3-tier server is yummy with different types of teas to choose from. It's a tradition I have with my Mom. The best I've been to in the...
kudzu.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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"A friendly place to eat and meet"

The Painted Lady is just the place for an elegant outing or occassion with friends, male, female or mixed company.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Tea Time

I have been here several time. The tea selection is good, and actual service nice. I thought the service a little slow but maybe they do that so you may savor the flavor.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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"Girl" or Lady" its Tea Time

Gone are the tea rooms in the department stores but not from the Painted Lady. Excellent experiences for the young ladies and a lunch with the girls!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Great for a Tea

Judge this book by its cover - its meant to be bold. Great service, unique offerings and setting do something rare, enjoy your time!
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Unique

This would be a great place to have a little girls tea party birthday party. Great place for a group of ladies to enjoy a little quiet time.
kudzu.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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Best place for an afternoon tea

I recently went to an afternoon tea at the Painted Lady. They gave you a nice assorment of goodies on the serving tray. All were very tasty and the tea was very good too.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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Restaurant.com | The Painted Lady

When you're in the mood for good times and great cuisine, be sure to checkout The Painted Lady . The restaurant is located in one of the area's mostpleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Please get the Baked Boursin Framboise by Karen C. at InsiderPages

What a cute restaurant and delicious food! They often have teas here during the holidays for you and your daughters. Please if you go get the Baked Boursin Framboise; its one of those that you are scrapping...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Tea Time!

True English tea in the afternoon. Great for bridal and baby showers.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Absolutely Charming

Great food, wonderful atmosphere. Lunch is a treasure, and tea is to be savored. Dinner can be intimate for 2, or wide-ranging for 8 folks. Presentation is excellent, and the menu is thoughtful. What a great...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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GREAT ATMOSPHERE!!

MY HUSBAND TOOK ME HERE AS A SURPRISE.IT WAS GREAT !! WE WERE SEATED IN THE WINEROOM, WHICH IS A SMALL ROOM IN WHICH ALL OF THE WINES ARE KEPT. IT WAS A TABLE FOR TWO AND WAS VERY ROMANTIC. THE SE...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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The Painted Lady -- cozy care in a room by room setting

The Painted Lady restaurant, tea room, and gift shop turns out to be an almost private experience. Guests are seated by groups in individual rooms. The decor is tea-- tea pots and cups line the walls,...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/22/2006
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Just Lovely

My mother and I go here for tea about once a month or so. We just love it. The food is innovative while remaining classic and always fresh. The staff is knowledgable about the different types and b...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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THE place to go for tea

This is one of two restaurants that do a traditional British tea. They have the most lovely scones and very good tea selection. On the occasions I have been there, the service has been a bit spo...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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Victorian America Revisited

The Painted Lady is an old Victorian house that is now a restaurant and tea parlor. The inside is decorated with old vintage pictures and decor, and the ambience is really soothing and calm. You can...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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Don't waste your time

It is a shame that you have a beautiful restaurant haunted by food from late 70's. Food drowned by sauces, maybe to cover up their ability to be completely untalented. Grandma might like. Simply bad
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2003
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Time for Tea

Great place to go for tea or breakfast. A nice place to take your mother. Cozy atmosphere, feels like home.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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For a Special Night

This is the perfect date restaurant! Intimate in feel, terrific service, wonderful food with wide appeal and yet not the same old fare. Great bar, piano music on the weekends. A small wine cellar room for...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/10/2002
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10Best

sunday brunch is well attended at the painted lady, so make reservations ahead of time! the menu consists of traditional and not-so-traditional breakfast dishes, such as french toast and waffles, or spinach...
10best.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

more than just a fine dining experience...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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