TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Oh, wow... what a Gem. So pleased we found this place. The staff are so friendly, chatty and helpful. Believe me when I say try this place, you will..."

AnneMarie Graham

Paul McLaughlin

"This will be a critical review of the restaurant, so I just wanted to preface by saying that this is the best restaurant we have experienced so far..."

Will Jacks

"I challenge you to find a better lunch or dinner at this price. Seriously grown-up and delicious food, well cooked, with brilliant wine pairings...."

Philip Murray

"Relaxed warm atmosphere in surprising side street location. Service is fast and the staff are particularly knowledgeable about the wine. The beef was..."

Matt Thompson

Finbarr’s Restaurant

89/100 (2870 ratings)

Millionaire Shortbread

Potted Pigs Cheeks with House Pickled Fennel Salad & Toasted Brioche

Scotch egg

Beef

Warm Banana Soufflé with Toffee Sauce

Crispy Fishcakes with Buttered Spinach Fries & Parsley Cream

Roast Beef

To Get & Parmesan Salad

Salad

Northumbrian Rib Eye Steak

Salmon with Langoustine Bisque

Creme Brulee

Crab

Duck Breast with Cannoli Beans Cavalo Nero Pureed Spiced Carrots and Crisp Parsnips

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"A very pleasant dinner here, a somewhat limited menu choice but I was very pleased with my choices. The burrata starter was delicious, and I chose..."

Will

"We have been to several restaurants in Durham and Finbarr's was certainly the best. The restaurant is comfortable and well designed for screened..."

George C

"Main dish was a scotch beef. It was delicious. Starter is pigeon breast . Really good but other components on the dish were average. Decoration was..."

Dr Bsr

"If you want to make someone feel special or its an occasion, then this is the venue for you in Durham City. Enjoyed the meal too much to take..."

A L

"We were a party of 9 at a work Christmas Dinner and were very well looked after. Restaurant is gorgeous inside, very elegant. The bar was cosy (a..."

Nicole Ahmed

"The food and the service were 1st class. Highly recommended..."

Martin Johnston

"Best restaurant in Durham (admittedly the City is not famed for its cuisine, but Finbarr's would be deemed good in any location). Great food, well..."

Kate Griffiths-Lambeth

"Nice atmosphere, friendly but somewhat slow service. High quality tasty food and lots of screens between tables. Would..."

Matt Thompson

"Good Sunday roast - the meat was fantastic although everything else slightly paled in comparison. Staff were great and one of the best COVID set-ups..."

Matthew Evans

"Went for lunch on a university trip as part of my final year studdies. Staff were friendly and food was of good quality but it wasnt the best thing i..."

Amber Pants

"We went spur of the moment on Saturday they were very busy but we still managed to get us a table excellent service and nothing too much trouble..."

suzanne kelly

"Food was delicious, good size portions, excellent..."

Jane Jamieson

"Always been nice food, with a nice..."

Oliver

"Food was amazing. Expensive but you get what you pay..."

Henry Davies

"Having returned to Finbars in Jan 23 I have to say that the experience was very different and disappointing the standards have not been maintained..."

John Lumley

"Good, solid menu and my main course was truly excellent. My preference is for food to only be served on white crockery and tables to be covered in a..."

Paul Brodowski

"We ordered a three course take home meal from Finbar's for a birthday celebration. It was simply divine. The food was available promptly when we..."

Jackie Shinwell

Bistro Italiano

89/100 (2397 ratings)

Gamberoni & Cozze Bistro

Salmon with Lemon and Rice

Hot Starters - Calamari Fritti

Scallops with Chorizo

"What a great little place. First visit yesterday and definitely won't' be the last. The place has a lovely atmosphere, staff very friendly and..."

Carol Blakey

"Ate here on Friday night and couldn't find a single fault. Greeted by a warm welcome into the cosy surroundings - Its quite a small area but by no..."

Chris Alsop

"Had a fabulous meal there last night ! Food was beautifully cooked, staff were attentive without being intrusive and there is a wide choice of both..."

Ruth Armstrong

"Great food, and staff work really hard to please, place too small tho, need to move to bigger premises, getting to toilets via stairs - a bit..."

Donna Martin

"My Wife & I have just had THE most wonderful meal at this lovely, charismatic, traditional and delightful Italian restaurant. The service was proper,..."

Sean Quilty

"Fourth time we've eaten here and it was really good again. The previous visit I had a lobster dish from the specials board and it wasn't on this..."

Paula Stephenson

"We ate here as a party on the 19th May the service was second to none.The staff were outstanding very polite and attentive. We ordered from the..."

Lesley Carr

"The seafood platter is one of the best I've ever had, the service was excellent. Can't wait to come back..."

Alice Rose Felton

"Lasagna was 10/10. Piping hot and full of beef. Lovely Calamari which was lightly battered and fried to perfection. Service and staff excellent,..."

Jacque Read

"What a Wonderful little place, will definitely return.lovely atmosphere, staff were very friendly and attentive and the food was delicious...."

Karen Taylor Gowland

"One of our favourite haunts in Durham. The food is excellent, especially the seafood. The menu covers everything you would expect from a good Italian..."

Stephen Brown

"Fantastic food, cozy ambiance and friendly, helpful staff. Overall great experience. When in Durham again will most definitely go there again and..."

Debbie Lötter Van Wijk

"Had Sunday lunch there yesterday, absolutely gorgeous, the lamb just melted in your mouth. 3 courses for 12.95 can't be robbed and we weren't. Staff..."

Jillian Marshall

"Had Sunday lunch, yesterday. 3 courses £12.95. Melon starter, Lamb dinner then cheesecake to complete this superb meal. Food was cooked to..."

Julie Sutton

"Excellent quality food with 5 star service well worth a..."

Colin Forster

"Easily the best food and service in Durham, I eat here regularly and have never had a meal I didn't like! I wouldn't eat anywhere else in Durham. The..."

Anthony Simpson

"we called for an early dinner and had an amazing 3 courses for just £10.95!!! Food fabulous as was the house wine and the staff. A little gem we'll..."

Claire Barker

"Excellent dinner here. Our server was welcoming and helpful for providing wine recommendations. Had the seafood risotto which was fantastic. Even..."

Jessica Ault

"Went in as 6 without reservation, the waitress quickly figured out to rotate a few tables allowing her to let us all fit, which is the first time..."

Hadrian Lam

"A great Italian restaurant. The food was delicious - I had the sea food risotto. The carbonara was also very nice. Great garlic bread. Lively..."

Claire Bond

"Fantastic food in a great atmosphere. A wide Italian menu, with a full range of pizza, pasta and main courses of chicken, steak or fish. Amazing..."

Oliver Wilson

"The food was amazing! They have really good service and everything was delicious! We ordered two starters, one of them had haggis and the other one..."

Karen Gonzalez

"After two unmemorable experiences, for our last night in Durham we thought that we would try somewhere further from the main tourist area and we were..."

Stephen Cooper

"It has a really good aubergine hot starter, their pizza is good, chicken and pasta were average. The place smells smoke most of my time..."

white lotus

"Amazing Italian food - authentic and truly delicious. Portions were quite generous too. Ordered the Spaghetti Vongole from the specials menu - was..."

Adrian Saw

"7 friends from work all had a brilliant time on 30 June 2023. Pre ordered and starters came just as we sat down. By far my favourite restaurant in..."

Alex Garbutt

"The starters were delicious. The mushroom starter was less creamy than I'd expected, but that was good, because it was light like a starter should..."

Sophia

Tia's

87/100 (2438 ratings)

Nachos with Cheese Guacamole and Sour Cream

Texas 2 Step Ribs and Chicken

Desperados Beer

Kabobs

Salad

Deep Fried Brie and Onion Rose

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food, superb range of gluten free options, atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Staff are amazingly helpful and friendly. Will definitely..."

Rachel Lawlor

"Love this place! Highly recommend, amazing choice and delicious menu for hungry plant based vegan folk..."

Amanda Hall

"Great family tea! Service and food excellent as always. Kids loved the atmosphere - sadly our secret restaurant is no longer a secret and my fajitas..."

Joanne Wilkinson

"Great food, outstanding staff, epic atmosphere! We didn't want to leave at the end of the night! Love that there's a separate vegan menu too..."

Joanna Pennington

"Great friendly laid back atmosphere, lovely staff and fantastic food...a little gem in Durham...."

Peter Johnson

"The chilli is to die for! Have dined at Tia's quite a few times and have never been disappointed. Gorgeous food, friendly staff and lovely..."

Ruth Kidson

"Fantastic place for food and friendly staff make this a must place to eat! not been for a little while but deffo want to go back soon..."

Jason Alderson

"Tasty food and a full coeliac menu which is rare in itself but the food was delicious too! We'd recommend it for everyone. They do Italian food..."

Christine Ord

"Lovely food and great staff well worth a visit for all the family..."

Scot Gibb

"Visited after seeing Tia's recommended on a vegan fb page; interesting decor, delicious potato skins and vegan chimichangas and lovely, friendly..."

Julie Schubeler

"Excellent food and service would definitely visit again, was excellent value for money. Wish we found this place..."

Stephanie Horner

"Amazing food , amazing staff , amzing vibe !! What more can you ask for ?? Food and drinks are great , can't wait to go back..."

Alii Davison

"Great tea I’m stuffed deep fried onion petals and garlic mayo followed by ribs m..."

Bruce Munro

"Thank you for a lovely evening, food was great, service was great, we will definitely be back..."

Keith Nattrass

"Couldn't fault my first experience of Tia's. Staff were very friendly. Prices were of excellent value and the food was delicious. Cocktails went down..."

Leanne Greener

"Great place. Fabulous food great service a must if in Durham . Everything home made and fresh . Fantastic night will be back..."

Neil Robinson

Tracie Darling

"Been many times good food, friendly service as..."

Tony Towers

"Great little Mexican diner. Staff are very friendly and accommodating and the food is excellent. Our go to place in..."

Kesh Bard

"Had the best meal here! Food was delicious and service friendly and..."

Bexton Calendar

"Great place to eat, would 10/10 reccomend. Great atmosphere staff and even better food, if you like Mexican this is the place to go. I'd highly..."

Brandon Sherrington

"Came with my partner on Tuesday after a long journey. We have no regrets and were delighted to have dined at Tia's. Food is excellent, nice drinks..."

Craig Sopp

"We booked to go in for a family meal but couldn’t due to one family member been ill. Tias kindly agreed to cancel our booking and provide a..."

Harji G

"Beautiful place to eat, staff are welcoming and friendly and very helpful. Food is amazing and prices are reasonable. Definitely recommended if in..."

Sarah Bell

"I've spent years searching for good Mexican food in the UK, and this is the best I've found by far. We ordered a chimichanga and an enchilada, paired..."

Audrey S

"Very friendly staff, great food in quite basic yet cosy..."

Michael Naisbitt

"Sweet little restaurant on the Durham Claypath, fantastic Mexican food and lovely staff. My partner had ribs and I had vegan nachos and enchilada and..."

Lily faerie

Holi & Bhang Restaurant & Bar

87/100 (1978 ratings)

Poppadoms and Chutney

Thali

Garlic King Prawns - Chef Tony Special D

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had a meal here as we were staying in the Farnley Tower Hotel that is connected. Great surroundings, the staff were lovely, without being..."

steve murtagh

"Lovely food, nice staff. Soft shell crab starter was particularly good. A bit noisy as it filled up, but that’s because it’s small. Reasonable..."

David P

"The food was fantastic, the balance of flavours is great. Spicier than I am used too, I normally go for much milder curry choices but each dish had..."

Nathan Warburton

"Really authentic Indian food. Dishes you won't find in your average restaurant or takeaway. A little hotter than you might be used to but the spices..."

Elly Bell

"Absolutely stunning food. Rich flavours and beautiful presentation. Would..."

Maddy Newby

"Holi and Bhang is my absolute favourite Indian restaurant in Britain (which means anywhere on the Planet), as I still believe that The UK Indian..."

Simon Millard

"Fantastic service and beautiful food, can't wait to visit..."

Ry

"An unexpected location: ground floor of a small hotel in a leafy suburb. The food is outstanding; an interesting menu and "proper cooking" with..."

Richard Johnson

"Food was excellent. Room is nicely presented. Staff helpful. Mostly though, the chef is terrific! I've eaten at a lot of Indian-style restaurants and..."

Eric Lund

"The overall experience was pleasant with fantastic indian food , authentic taste and friendly staff. The ambience is pleasant , food presentation..."

Krishnan Mahalingam

"Although not “traditional”, everything was interesting and very tasty. Raj gave excellent recommendations and..."

Ian Foster

"Some of the best experience of Indian cuisine in Durham. We had difficulty finding it in the dark evening but worth it. Prices very..."

Abdul Qadar

"Hidden Gem in Durham fantastic food and service. New favourite go to for Indian..."

Leigh Mavin

"Great location just overlooking Durham. Evening started with popidum on patio with our first drinks and enjoyed rest of the meal inside. Restaurant..."

Mick Hirst

"Ordered for takeaway and was delighted....some of the most fantastic curry I have ever..."

Lisica Runes

Flat White Kitchen

87/100 (1492 ratings)

Cappuccino Flat White

Salmon

Salted Caramel French Toast

Eggs Bénédicte

Great Cakes

Coffee Cake

Smoked Salmon on Sourdough

Hot Chocolate Latte White Chocolate Mocha

"Great food plus great, laid back atmosphere! Very, very 'studenty' BUT in a good way! Go for the eggs benedict-delicious! Staff are really good too!..."

TomAnne McDonald

"Had brunch here yesterday & it was amazing! The pancakes were the best I've ever had, so fluffy & delicious. My husband had the salt beef hash which..."

Karen Pritchett

"I have always seen a huge queue outside for Flat White and I was always put off by it - but this Easter morning we decided to give it a go and it was..."

Katie Butters

"Had fabulous graduation meal yesterday, everything was perfect. The menu was a delight and the food incredible. Thank..."

Sam Gamble

"Great food, reasonably priced, quirky with a good atmosphere. Friendly efficient staff, but mind your head when you go to the lavatories.That said..."

Peter Cooling

"Really friendly staff. Lovely atmosphere. Great coffee and food. Love both cafes. We sit outside of the small one if we have the pooch with us. Very..."

Donna Barkess

"Apart from the hour long queue it was amazing. Pancakes are the best ever and would definitely go again providing I have plenty time to..."

Rachel Olivia Burton

"Excellent. Comfy outdoor seating area with complimentary blankets and beautiful lavendar plants on the tables. Very polite helpful friendly staff...."

Elizabeth Brown

"Love this place! The food, people and surroundings are what make it the best in..."

Marie Wilcox

"Well worth the wait, the gluten free brownie is the best thing to have ever graced my tastebuds..."

Abigail Jolly

"The best coffee shop in town. The Vietnamese beef baguette is well worth a try. So full of flavour. Best light bite I've had in..."

Jonny Smails

"Amazing food ... amazing service... ricotta pancakes are to die for !!! lovely place my new..."

Kay Louise Clarke

"Don't be put off by the queue outside. It's worth the..."

Jamie Eastaugh

"This little place is amazing their flat white coffee and ham hock hash with poached egg is simply the..."

Tracy Dyson

"Cute little restaurant in the centre of town. I had the pancakes and they were delicious but the portion and a bit too big! Great place to visit but..."

Olli Beaney

"Great food and helpful service. Slight mix up with our order but it was sorted straight away. Building is good too. Would highly..."

Andrew Storey

"A wonderful place to eat, with a lovely, relaxed atmosphere, and the avocado, poached eggs, chilli and coriander on sourdough bread was out of this..."

Rupert Furness

"There are always queues outside this café; however, we thought our 15-minute wait was worth it. Really lovely staff, delicious food, perfect coffee..."

Kerry Munro

"Excellent flat white and delicious selection of cakes. Friendly service and convenient location in Durham City..."

Johann Go

"Very busy, you sometimes have to queue. Amazing quirky building fabulous coffee and..."

Ian Best

"I mean you can tell from the queue just how popular this place is. A perfect place to catch up friends and an absolute must if you’re ever in..."

Lauren Jones

"I was going to give it 4 stars because of the long queue outside but I guess it’s not their fault that their restaurant is so popular. I thought it..."

Maranatha PJ

"We feel so lucky to have stumbled across this place during our trip to Durham. Though we had to queue, it wasn't for long and we were kept up to date..."

Jordan Evans

"I had a brunch with my girlfriend here and we have ordered 2 savory dishes and a sweet one. My girlfriend ordered house chorizo toast with avocado..."

Roberto De Gennaro

"Yummy food and quick service. We ordered scrambled egg and pouched egg both with sourdough. Chai latte is a must, it comes with cinnamon flavour,..."

Tarfah Moha.

"The queue is overrated but overall this is a nice place with yummy food. The vegan pancakes are delicious and they’ve got a whole bunch of other..."

Ree

"This is one of the most famous restaurants in Durham. We were queuing for 30 minutes and got in at 11am. The french toast was lovely however caramel..."

Yishan Ho

"A must for Durham. Beautiful food at a great price. Such nice decoration too. Staff were really nice and friendly. If you’re a student, perf to..."

Vienna Peel

"Very late review.This place is very popular and I can see why.Had breakfast and got the green Shakshouka which was amazing.Definitely is one to share..."

Fei Nur

"Lovely little cafe in durham, the place is full of plants and the food looks..."

Christine Mckean

"Lovely casual cafe for coffee & cake. Never tried the food, however it did look very good. Pleasant staff, clean toilets and it's bigger inside than..."

M* Elle**

"What a great café this is. Top quality food in an excellent setting. A little bit quirky but in a very classy way. I had breakfast there and went..."

Ian Bell

The Cellar Door

86/100 (7400 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Dark Chocolate Crémeux

Cheese souffle

Risotto

Roast Lamb Sunday Lunch

Trout

Lamb

Mussels

Braised Lamb Shoulder Scovolo

Accepts American Express

"Booked for Sunday lunch for my Mam's birthday. I think you'll be hard pushed to have a better 3 course meal for £18. The restaurant is tastefully..."

Dominic Morgan

"My partner and I went here last night, after walking through Durham. The restaurant was beautifully designed a d the staff were really friendly and..."

Abbie Loba Bevan

"We were here today and had the three course Sunday lunch it was absolutely fantastic. The staff were lovely especially our waiter unfortunately..."

Sharon Cooper

"As first time visitors to Durham we were delighted to find a great place to eat that understood good food and wine. If you are looking for a student..."

Sandra Ball

"One of the best restaurants in Durham. Superb food in a relaxed atmosphere without the pretensions of some other restaurants. I cannot recommend this..."

Luke Shepherd

"Food was fabulous, great service, a little hidden gem. Ambiance and views of the river were superb. Would definitely go back. Well worth a..."

Kathleen Hudson

"We are a regular at this restaurant as its in my top 3 in Durham must say though on Saturday menu was especially great seemed to have raised the bar..."

Claire Lawson

"Amazing food, fantastic staff. Couldn't have asked for anymore after my son's graduation. . . Joe Honeywood Master of Science! Would definitely..."

Sarah Bance

"Amazing seafood broth starter! Lamb to die for. Turkey dinner perfect for Christmas weekend away. Lovely atmosphere & super service. Would definitely..."

Sally Duggleby-Letheren

"We've been here a couple of times now and it's fantastic. The food is exceptional and the staff are friendly and polite, they can't do enough for..."

Ian Alexander

"Wow, so happy we found this little gem, top class food, service and location. Loved the different combinations of food, definitely be back when in..."

Maria Richardson

"After getting married yesterday we went for a meal to The Cellar Door and I can not praise this restaurant highly enough. The food was delicious and..."

Sue Jacques

"Out for an early evening meal with friends to celebrate a silver anniversary. The food, wine and service were exceptional. Normally a meat eater, I..."

Janice Pemberton

"The cellar door was a lovely little find offering a good selection of dishes, and seeming a popular spot among locals with the vibrant..."

Jason Johnson

"Came with my student son. Incredible food. Please give a medal to whoever invented the shepherds pie roll! My lamb fillet was pink and melted in the..."

rebecca arthur

"First time having food here, me and my girlfriend went for a date are waiter was John he was the best waiter I’ve had he made the night perfect I..."

James Colleen

"Excellent food. Particularly love the steak tartare, which isn't always on the menu, but the chef was happy to prepare for me (with notice) even..."

Jonathan Linden

"First time visitors to The Cellar Door. We we were downstairs in a lovely stone room. All 8 of us had the Sunday dinner. Outstanding plate of food!..."

Kim Chard

"Outstanding A narrow door, off the street. Leads you down a set of old stairs, with the Cellar Door sign above the entrance. The first floor..."

Andrew Thompson

"The restaurant's entrance is just a small opening on one of the buildings with a wooden steps downward and opens up into a nice and neat dining area...."

A R

"Unique restaurant. Need to head downstairs from the main street (hence the name "Cellar"). But restaurant opens up to the view of the river. ..."

Johnny Yeap

"Went here for a birthday lunch and had an amazing time. The food is delicious and very well presented the lunch menu is very good value for money...."

elise

"Visited The Cellar Door tonight for my special birthday celebration. From arriving to leaving it was brilliant! Alex and the the rest of the staff..."

Margaret Hammond

Food At The Kingslodge Inn

85/100 (1578 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar And Grill Durham

85/100 (1892 ratings)

French Onion Soup My Dream

Wheeler's Fishcake Sauce Tartar Sauce

Salad

Scallops

Lamb on Be Spinach with Peas

Duck

Scotch egg

Prawn Cocktail À La Russe

Hot Chocolate Brownie

Burger

Fish and chips

Fish & Chips

Apple & Almond Crumble

Chicken

Smashed Avocado and Spinach

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

"Absolutely fantastic!!... The venue itself is stunning, it has been modernised to an amazing standard keeping all of the character and original..."

Gemma Heathcote

"This place does not dissapoint. All staff were lovely. When we arrived we got shown 2 our table and enquired about the steak chateaubriand as I like..."

Shell Bell Rose

"partytimetubs had a fabulous lunch there yesterday. sunday lunch 3 courses all lovey. we are number 1 hot tub hire, bouncy castle hire and slush..."

Ben Griffiths

"The warm welcome we got when we arrived for lunch was lovely .we were shown to our table and then our waitress came and introduced herself her name..."

Linda Andrews

"Had a meal with friends here last night and we all had a great night! Beautiful food, bar staff and waiting staff were brilliant and would definitely..."

Kerry Black

"I had the belly pork, I died and went to heaven. Never known so much flavour in one dish. I had it withe green beans, and they were cooked to..."

Peter Goodrick

"The venue itself is wonderful but the staff and the food are what makes this restaurant fantastic. We had a lovely evening with great service and..."

Gillian Purves

"The building is absolutely stunning and so full of character. Our waitress, Kirsty was very friendly and attentive and as for the food - everything..."

Helen Byrne

"Wow - amazing fillet steak! The food was amazing, all the people so friendly and the venue is stunning. Stayed in the hotel and the breakfast was..."

Philippa Bell

"Had a wonderful afternoon tea the device was excellent our waitress was Kerry who could not do enough for you and our little granddaughter .the cakes..."

June Prudhoe

"Bravo MPW & Hotel Indigo Absolutely stunning place, a fabulous blend of the old original Shire Hall & new sophisticated & stylish wonderful staff,..."

Lesley Turner

"First time diners at Marco Pierre for 2 of our birthdays, and it was superb. The service from Chloe and at least 3 other people was top-notch. The..."

Jennifer Smith

"Went here for afternoon tea, the dining room was quite empty when we arrived but the service was spot on and quick. They confirmed the dietary..."

Tracy Cuthbertson

"It was our first dining experience at Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Durham. I have to say that I was very impressed with the food and the service. It..."

Helen Helen

"For a marco Pierre white restaurant I didn't expect a reasonably priced set menu for Sunday lunch but while visiting Durham it was a nice change to..."

Rik Loft

"Family Sunday lunch for our 70th birthdays, Absolutely fabulous. Many thanks to Rachel, Sophie and all the MPW team at Durham for a fabulous..."

Alan Foster

"Thankyou SO much to Kayleigh & all of her team, if I could give you 6 stars I would! Nothing was any trouble, helped decorate the table for my..."

Adam Stephenson

"Excellent experience from start to finish. Great selection of dishes on the menu and a good wine list. Scotch Egg, Fillet Steak, Apple & Almond..."

Dez Hayton

"Set in old red brick former council chambers. My wife booked it for my birthday. We've visited this restaurant a few times over the years anniversary..."

Tony Mccourt

"Lovely afternoon tea in an interesting and well decorated room. Scones were fantastic. A little pricy and a 10% service charge automatically added..."

Jon Tyerman

"Only reason I docked a star was that the restaurant was closed for refurbishment and we had to settle for dining in the Bar. Standard was nonetheless..."

Keith Chatton

"Lovely restaurant. Excellent service. Five course Christmas dinner. Starters and pudding excellent. Fish very good. Turkey dinner..."

Sue

"I thoroughly enjoyed my recent visit to the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse in Durham. I went for a Sunday lunch and not only was the food great but..."

James Charalambous

Zen

85/100 (9265 ratings)

Tofu and Vegetable Curry with Rice

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place, my favourite place to eat in Durham. Working my way around the menu one dish at a time..."

Amanda Hayton

"Fabulous xmas get together with all old work colleagues and we luved our meal and the best service would recommend Zen..."

Christine Keers

"Always amazing ,this place never fails highly recommend Just 1 little complaint it was cold in the restaurant needs a bit more..."

Melanie Hunter

"Absolutely beautiful place and food was some of the best we have ever had! We will definitely be back..."

Steph Truefitt

"I am a regular at Zen and it never fails to impress. Food staff and surroundings always..."

Julie Davis

"Once again and absolutely gorgeous meal, I have eaten at Zen probably 100 times and always had gorgeous food. The atmosphere, service and ambience..."

Alison Kitching

"1st time here today, the place was faultless and I've ate at some really nice Thai restaurants all over the country. Defo put it in my top 5..."

Samuel Gleghorn

"Fantastic food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. Well worth a..."

Alan N Sam

"Beautiful place, good service very tasty food! Highly..."

Jovita Kubiliene

"Honestly the first place for a while where I’ve been that I ogled everyone else’s dishes and said to myself the next time I will have that and..."

Philip Lonsdale

"My first visit today to Zen and I must say it was absolutely fabulous. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and the food was absolutely beautiful..."

Angela Scott

"Beautiful Thai meal from the minute you walk in till you leave the staff are so..."

Janice Roper

"Great recommendation from super waitress of the prawns. They were mammoth and tasty! Beautiful tempura veggies..."

Laura Bacon

"Service and food was great. This family will definitely be returning...."

Michael Stephenson

"Our first visit, unfortunately we are not local as it wouldn't be our last. Staff were friendly and the food was..."

Sue Sibson

"Great, frendly service and excellent food we'll be going..."

Andy Lynn

"Food is to die for, it's amazing!!! Staff are lovely too..."

Ashleigh Harn

"We had a Lovely meal and atmosphere as..."

Claire Lewis

"Loved this place, great decor, good service and the food was outstanding. I opted for dumplings and pork skewers and no main, it was fabulous. Will..."

jay steward

"I'll start with the positive. The food was extremely nice lots of flavour and a good choice on the menu. The seats were really comfortable and the..."

Dale Tomkinson

Tanapoom Chansawang

"Loved our time here. The decor, ambiance inside, and in the bamboo garden were delightful. Staff were very attentive and the quality of the food was..."

Tania Taylor Carter

Silly Brit

"Excellent noodle and curry dishes and often quite fast after order too. If a little on the pricey side, still very filling with good portions...."

Luca Huelle

"Busy and worth booking but rewarded by the best Asian food. Lovely staff and great service. The food was amazing and had a new twist on each dish. ..."

Liz Blake

"Zen is a fantastic find. Food and service were outstanding. Highly recommended. They managed to fit us in and we were amazed at how tasty the food..."

Cliff Burnett

"Zen is such a beautiful Thai restaurant, inside and out the decor is really something. Food and service was great as you'd expect and the staff..."

Jake Jackson

"I, along with my family, either as a family group or with friends or work colleagues, have been dining here for years. Each time, we have never been..."

Paul Collins

"Went here last week and the food was delicious. The atmosphere is excellent and the staff are top notch. Our starter was a mixed vegetable spring..."

Sloppychops69

"We had a great meal. Two people in our group were gluten free and there was a very good choice of dishes for them. The food tasted wonderful and the..."

Veronique Stone

"After a day watching football I fancied an Aisian cuisine as always. Zen was recommended to me by my friend and his fiancé. Well I have no doubt in..."

Dre

"Amazing food, interior was absolutely out of this world. There was outdoor sitting with beautiful fire pits but wasn't weather permitted at the time...."

Ashley Hill (Bangingblogz)

"Love this restaurant, pity I can't get as often as I would like!! Excellent food, never had a bad meal. The staff are very helpful & friendly and..."

David Hinton

"Perfect restaurant for celebrations the best Thai restaurant in Durham county plz do ask for Halal options before you order as sometimes they got..."

yahiya siddiqui

"Lovely food and fairly nice setting. Long wait for service. Had to remind staff of order for wine after waiting quarter of an hour for it. Had to..."

Antony Field

"We arrived at 6:30pm on a Wednesday, we had booked ahead and our table was ready and waiting. Although the restaurant was busy the staff were really..."

Cliff Thomson

"Best meal out I’ve had in a long time! Food was really good, especially the starters. Seemed quite expensive but you get huge portions. Staff were..."

mork7y

Bells Fish Restaurant

85/100 (3238 ratings)

Strawberry Cheesecake

Classic Fish and Chips

Haggis

Fishcake and Chips

Cod and Chips with Curry Sauce

Beer

Dandelion and Burdock

Fish and chips with curry sauce

Banoffee Tart with Pouring Cream

Fish & chips

Kids Scoop of Ice Cream

Salad

Fish Combo Fried Haggises and Lemon Sole

Seafood Variety Platter

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious fish and chips (I recommend the plaice), lovely and friendly staff. We were lucky to get a window seat upstairs to enjoy the view while we..."

Rachel W

"Over all, I am rating a 4, I do enjoy Bells however, the fish cake was more potato than fish, do have a picture and presentation was beautifully..."

Capastian Luna

"When you think fish and chips, whether you know it or not, you're thinking about Bells. The fish is fresh, delicious, and fried to perfection. The..."

Chris Massa

"This is absolute best place to eat. The girl that works at the front is so lovely! She booked us a table for 8pm and was so beyond hospitable. Even..."

Sally Anne

"Lovely little fish and chips restaurant in Durham. You can either sit in or takeaway. We chose to sit inside and it was a lovely experience and the..."

Olli Beaney

"Service was great. We made the mistake of ordering the mixed fish dish (battered prawns, calamari and some indeterminate lumps of fish) which was dry..."

carol robson

"Very nice experience, staff very friendly. Food was well priced, hot, and served promptly. Went for a small Cod and Chips with Bread, more than..."

Chris

"Don't quite get some of the negative reviews I'm reading about this place. We went twice in three days and it was fab. Believe me, the fish and chips..."

Mark Palmer

"Friendly staff, good location, and nice..."

Ji-Youn Han

"The best fish and chips we have had on our UK trip. The upstairs dining was clean and neat, with a great view of the street out the window. Fish was..."

Susan Moffett

"Absolutely the best fish n chips place in Durham. Great little take out bit and a restaurant overlooking the market..."

V

"Visited today. The food was excellent. I had the gluten free fish and chips it was absolutely delicious. The service was first class and Sarah our..."

Sandra Vials

"A must place to visit. We had fish and chips followed by sticky toffee pudding. The portions are large and food is cooked and presented well. The..."

Susan Robson

"Great cod and chips, cooked to perfection and rare to see salad on the standard menu as an option instead of chips, or half n half as my partner..."

David Pearson

"Went for a lovely day out to Durham from Doncaster. Had lunch at Bells Fish and Chip restaurant Market Place. Absolutely beautiful great food great..."

Paul Marelli

"Very good fish&chips in Durham. Best accompanied with local beer. Excellent service. They have few locations in the city including take-aways spots...."

Wojciech Poludniewski

La Piazza

83/100 (1299 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were celebrating our little wedding today in this place and it was just a great choice. The food was very tasty and just amazing. The atmosphere..."

Lizaveta R

"We were staying in the adjacent Travelodge and had lunch on our first day. It was fabulous - we got 3 starters to share between the two of us and..."

carol robson

"Beautiful food. Super warm and friendly staff. Great feels. Highly recommended whether dining alone (like me) or with friends or..."

William Chipperfield

"Been twice recently for the special which was potato skins pizza and ice cream excellent value and good portions, today was Sunday lunch again big..."

Ian fowler

"Visited tonight with my family, from start to finish fantastic service. All the staff were so welcoming, we all had different starters and each one..."

Simon Charles

"It seems that this little restaurant has changed name again. The lunchtime special menu has also changed - the price has increased slightly & there..."

Lesley McGuire

"I am visiting Durham and me and my family ate here tonight. It was absolutely beautiful. The food was amazing and the staff are all so welcoming and..."

Rachel Charles

"We had such a great meal there. Huge portions. Food was tasty and one of the best tiramisu I have EVER had. Service was excellent. They were..."

Andy Swanson

"Absolutely amazing and I love a pizza this is up there with some of the best I’ve had. Staff was really friendly, the place is lovely and designed..."

Ray “Mr RB” Brocklehurst

"Lovely restaurant. Friendly welcoming staff. Good prices especially with the daytime offer. Nice setting and very clean. They also brought out a..."

DC

Broomside Park Beefeater

83/100 (3844 ratings)

Sticky Toffee Pudding

Triple Chocolate Brownie

Sunday lunch

Fish & Chips

Gammon Steak and Eggs

Sunday roast

Beef Lasagne

Beer

Full english breakfast

Ribs

Chargrilled Gammon Steak

Burger

hot chocolate

Prawns

Beer-Battered Haddock & Chips

Juice

Table Table

Ribeye

The Classic Mixed Grill§

Surf And Turf

Chocolate Churros Sundae

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Validated Parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Kids friendly restaurant. Great food especially the steaks and dessert 🍨. Price is reasonable. We can have the Meal Duel in the Premier Inn,..."

Woody Lam

"Great experience, ordered mixed grill and everything was cooked to perfection. Service from Andrew was next to none, everything came fast and could..."

Seb Stenton-Hibbert

"Great experience and well worth the money! Ordered the lunch set. Starter I got the broccoli soup (soup of the day) and it was alright. However, the..."

tako xo

"Brilliant breakfast and fantastic staff after we had not such a great experience in the company's other chain pub at the other side of Durham. The..."

Martin Smith

"My husband and I both had the Steak Sampler which consisted of a 4oz fillet, a 4oz rump and also 4oz sirloin. We asked for them to be cooked medium..."

Christine Musgrave

"Hidden away but well worth a look, beautifully cooked steak and fluffy chips. Disappointed that some items weren't available (due to supply problems)..."

Sue Hancock

"We've eaten in a few beefeater restaurants and this is generally better than most. However, today I ordered loaded fries to go with my burger but..."

Pete Thompson

"We use beefeater for breakfast as a family multiple times a week. It's convenient, extremely budget friendly and the kids eat free unlimited. Most of..."

Ryan McCormack

"First time and it won't be the last. Food was excellent. The staff were amazing. We tried the Mocktails and they were so good. A lovely family..."

Nicola Shotton

"I spend a lot of time here, for a reason. The staff are all amazing, super welcoming and friendly. They can never do enough for you. Thanks..."

Shaun Matthews

"Helen and michelle and kitchen staff went out the way to help our daughter who has a gluten allergie and put together a meal that was safe for her...."

Jade Purvis

"Had an evening meal here, friendly efficient service, our food came after a short wait , we both chose sirloin steak from the set menu and it was..."

Ruth Pursell

"Lovely meal, with an extra surprise of a bottle of wine as it was my Dad's 83rd birthday. Such a lovely thought. Thank you..we will be..."

Liz Stevens

"I had a chance to visit many Beefeater restaurants all over the country and this one is just over the average. The food was OK without fireworks...."

Lukasz Kuich

"Food was amazing. Staff really friendly. Only issue was the family sat behind us constantly shouting and..."

Tracey Hall

The Rib Room Steakhouse And Grill

83/100 (11727 ratings)

House Special 20 Oz Ribeye

Roast

Polenta

Beef

Double Cheese and Bacon Burger

Wheelchair Accessible

"I took my partner and parents here for Mother's Day. The food and service was lovely. We will definitely visit again. The young girl who served us..."

Rachel Pedder

"The food was absolutely outstanding!! One of the nicest steaks I have ever eaten!! The lobster was cooked to perfection too. The service was second..."

sam ks85

"The place is absolutely beautiful 😍 we loved the atmospheric and the service was outstanding. We were served by Alicja who was well experienced,..."

SomebodyFeedKaz

"One of the best meals I've ever had, wonderful service and amazing food. Genuinely couldn't fault it. We have the ribs and cheese soufflé, a..."

Emily Bontoft

"Exceptional quality delicious food, skillfully cooked, mainly excellent service, although at times may depend on the servers' individual level of..."

Julia Laidler

"Absolutely amazing in every aspect. Staff very friendly and welcoming with excellent service throughout. The food is as good as anything we’ve..."

J Harris

"Big fan of the rib room however this was my first trip for Sunday lunch. It was as great as normal with friendly staff, quick service and..."

Matt Thompson

"The food was excellent. They also catered for gluten/dairy allergies in our party..."

Jonathon

"Good quality steak house. Instead of individual steaks, we chose to share a very large ribeye steak, known as a tomahawk, to make the meal more..."

Alain Salesse

"Its an absolute lovely place not just for food, but our dinner was amazing as always . I had the filet steak, my partner had the BBQ ribs and MIL had..."

Anja Karst

"Awesome steak! And lovely customer service to boot. We had dinner with our son here on a trip to visit him at Uni. The staff were friendly, kind and..."

Manjit Sandhu

"Very tasty lobster and pre-dinner bread! Service is..."

Smilynn Zhang

"Lovely staff, food was excellent, would definately..."

Catherine Dunnill

"Staying at Ramside so decided to give this restaurant a try. Last minute reservation for here, so only 9:15 onwards available, which is to be..."

Neil Gray

Fusion Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing food and fast and friendly service as usual here. Loved the Massaman and katsu curries, and wok fried greens are to die for, as is the mango..."

Jo Silverwood

"Interesting menu, our food was very tasty. Friendly and attentive staff and a good cocktail menu. Cannot fault..."

Robert Young

"Best Asian food I've had in the..."

Michael Joyce

"We had booked the restaurant for a party of approx. 14+ and Fusion did not disappoint. We were welcomed by the team upon arrival and the staff were..."

Wesley Russell

"Amazing food. Brilliant service. Definitely..."

Sara Joanne

"Great service. Nice food. People in bathrobes in the restaurant look somewhat unusual but it's okay. Unsure where is the entry to this place. I ate..."

Luke Daniels

"Really nice food and great..."

Jack Whyte

"Really good food and ambiance, it's well worth the..."

Dami A

"Delicious food and welcoming, friendly staff. You'll definitely enjoy your meal here. The interior decor is fantastic as..."

Charlie Cook

"Fabulous food always, service is quick and attentive too. Visited for a family birthday (which I mentioned in the booking form) and they delivers a..."

Steven Williams

"We ate a 2 course lunch here as part of a spa day. The food was fantastic! I always try a chicken satay starter at Thai/Fusion restaurants and this..."

Helen Jackson

"Tasty food, had 2 course meal as par of spa package. Good cocktail..."

Darren Wright

Court Inn

83/100 (1864 ratings)

Strawberry Cheesecake

Death by Chocolate Cake

Croque Madame with Chips

Burgers

Garlic Bread and Cheese Starter

Hot Beef Sandwich and Chips with Coleslaw

Double Maxim in Classic Beer Pint Glass

Chocolate Fudge Cake

Lasagne

"The food is good. The price is reasonable for what you get. The service was great and I loved the place. It is cozy and warm. Such a good place for a..."

Karen Gonzalez

"Fantasic place, good atmosphere, really good food, well priced, extremely good drink options. Friendly place considering im not local. Well mannered..."

Scott Kenyon

"Excellent pub, great beer, great food. The beer was Timothy Taylor Landlord in excellent condition. To eat I had the Belly Busta all day breakfast,..."

Nigel Watts

"One of my favourite places for food and gin in Durham. I have been coming here for years. Food great portions and has good choices for vegetarians...."

Caroline Ellis

"Meals are really beautifully presented, and you'll have to go a long way to find a more interesting menu. From pizzas, burgers and steaks to camel..."

Lynn P

"Fab pub food. Very well priced. Good selection of gins and real ale. Love..."

ruth goodwin

"Friendly staff, delicious food (very generous portions) and lovely beer. Definitely..."

Alex Franklin

"Fast service and lovely the people were nice too. Beer tasted great and refreshing and the flowers looked..."

Melanie Peek

"Great food. Excellent Staff. And atmosphere..."

John Appleby

"Food was excellent, very hot and service was..."

carole morgan

Ristorante Capriccio

80/100 (1246 ratings)

Iced Americano Coffee

"Very comfortable seating and very good atmosphere. Very friendly staff with fast service and amazing food for good prices. The staff are also very..."

Kate roebuck

"came here with my family and it was brilliant. we came at lunch time and the only issue we had was that the food took a little bit longer then..."

luca taylor

"Love this cafe, it's very reasonably priced, I have visited a few times over the past 2 years. Coffee tastes soooo much better than big brands like..."

Sophia

"Don't be fooled by the non descript outside of the building. This is an amazing, genuine Italian restaurant. I particularly enjoy their pizzas, which..."

Sarah Pape

"Staff is incredibly kind and accommodating! The food and drinks are excellent! The cafe is a warm and welcoming..."

Hanna Laube

"I was looking for a nice little café to sit outside in the sun with my dog and came across Capriccio’s. The service from the young lady and..."

Alicia M

"This place has some amazing vibes. In a beautiful weather you gonna enjoy company with your partner and coffee. I just tried the coffee there so far..."

Ava Cole

"We were not sure were to dine for the night out after a walk our, but turned out to be a perfect example of a Italian restaurant, with genuine..."

Costin Gabriel

"A little bit of Italy in the heart of Durham. Proper authentic Italian cafe atmosphere and food in this cosy hideaway. Pizza's are beautiful and at a..."

Paul Adams

"Cute little cafe with friendly staff and great service. Came here for the Durham Restaurant Week deal for any pizza and a cold drink for £10 - very..."

Giovanna Thomas

"Got a take out paninni today, delicious! Tasted so fresh, nice and hot and fries were perfect. Staff were so friendly. We need to keep lovely little..."

Megan ST

"Beautiful place, high quality pizza and very nice and professional waiters. 5 stars is the right..."

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