Vegetarian Friendly cuisine: the best places to taste it in Durham
166 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Went to here for lunch. Service was good, food was lovely and fresh. Would easily come back for another meal...."
Peter Flynn
"A fantastic find in the middle of Durham, a great family run restaurant, serving the most delicious authentic Turkish cuisine.
It was a first visit..."
Allison Dow
"the portions are enormous so you might just want to skip starters and head straight to mains! the ali nazik kebab has to be my favourite thing of all..."
nandini bhatia
"My dining at the Turkish Kitchen was an absolute delight. I ordered the Ali Nazik Kebab and it was one of the best kebabs I’ve ever had. The lamb..."
Alex Luk
"Absolutely fantastic! From the moment we walked in until we left, everything was spot on. We were greeted straight away and taken to a good sized..."
SB
"We had a lovely lunch here, fabulous food, lovely staff, very pleasant atmosphere, some good deals available too.
Will definitely visit..."
jay steward
"Went on a lunch time. Food was excellent value. They do a 2 course for..."
David Fleming
"It was a busy Friday with a table 20/30 upon arrival and refilled immediately. Our food, starters arrived very quickly and were served hot. I..."
Mick Hirst
"3rd visit to this place, the food is really tasty, well cooked. The breads are a little hit and miss but that's all, reasonably priced and swift,..."
Mystery Farm
"A fantastic venue for authentic Turkish food, a wide range of dishes to choose from and a good selection of drinks, all the staff were also very..."
"Great comfort veggie lunch of Bubble and Squeak with Eggs. Delicious, warm, filling. I would recommend lunch or dinner here. Small menu, fresh food,..."
Kate Moralee
"Just had a fantastic mothers day lunch food excellent and prosecco for the the mums was a lovely touch all staff are doing a cracking job and turned..."
Jean Mooney
"Party of 7 came for tea. Lovely fire burning and just as warm welcome from the staff. Menu to suite all tastes and food was amazing. Everything home..."
Bessymay Foxtrot
"We had a good meal at the Cross Keys last night. Very tasty, good choice of wine, friendly staff. Best wishes for the future. Definitely..."
Pamela Graham
"Had a wonderfully delicious dinner with my family and a fantastic long overdue catch up with Karen and Stephen who are perfect hosts. Will definitely..."
Jackie Bunce
"Lovely atmosphere watching the first England match tonight lovely food thanks steve and Karen...."
Emma Bell
"We had great fun here tonight: warm and welcoming atmosphere, delicious food, lovely hosts who are great with my kids, and no-one batting an eyelid..."
Kathryn Heywood
"Had a wonderful evening celebrating my 40th birthday with family and friends. The service was outstanding, food was gorgeous and the atmosphere was..."
Rachel Turner
"Beautiful atmosphere , great owners , brilliant chief , and fanominal food .
Well worth a visit at any time..."
Allan Hirst
"Fab service, great food and a lovely atmosphere...highly recommended..."
Marie Miller
"Nice place to stay in the well equipped lodge above the pub. The car parking area fills up quickly because the pub is very popular in the evenings...."
Adi
"A real little gem.
Wonderful choice of food on main menu and specials board.
Catered for our party of 14 people without any issues.
Staff were really..."
Michael Solomon
"Cracking place full of friendly locals who have worked hard all week and just want to relax with a pint & some friends.
Heard some amazing stories &..."
Julie Brooksbank
"Nice little pub. Staff are very welcoming and polite. Has a good range on the menu and reasonably priced. Scampi was great with a good salad. Chips..."
Bill B
"Ate here last night. What a great find, we are staying in the village whilst our house is getting some work done. Great welcome from all the staff,..."
Giles Stanfield-Mathew
"Genuinely the most friendliest pub we have been to, everyone is so welcoming and the best home cooked food we have had (And we eat out daily) Staff..."
Selina H
"Lovely little pub with fantastic views from the dining area. Fantastic food at great prices. The staff are all lovely here and the service was first..."
Simon Paterson
"We were there to have Sunday lunch with members of the family visiting for Durham Miners Gala. It was a lovely day all round the food was delicious..."
Valerie Wilkinson
"Buzzing pub. Lots of all ages dining. Restaurant full. Enjoyed our meal so much, booked for the Sunday lunch. Staff and food wonderful. Homely,..."
"4.2 rating on google is entirely misrepresentative of how good this place is. Every dish was amazing and considering the quality, relatively..."
Harry Taylor
"Very authentic Korean and Japanese foods in Durham … Their Volcano Sushi roll is a must try and we loved their Korean Army stew..."
eddie ykko
"Delicious food, friendly and professional staff, great value for money - especially with the weekday lunch offer! Will definitely be coming..."
Sarah Wilkinson
"Small authentic brilliant Japanese and Korean BBQ restaurant. Menu is vast so take time to chose, staff are on hand to answer any queries. Pumpkin..."
Matt Thompson
"Small but a nice Japanese restaurant in Durham with an amazing atmosphere ! The food was delicious and the service was great! Not too pricey,..."
K Mistry
"Food was scrumptious! Delivery came on time,Shrimp tempura wasn't piping hot but warm enough.I also ordered California rolls and they were soooo..."
Noor Karameh
"A hidden gem! Delicious food- especially the sashimi selection! Atmosphere could be a bit more lively however may just be due to the time..."
Marianna
"The food here is really good and the staff very friendly. I recommend the unagui. It was not that big but it was delicious.
The ramen however is not..."
Leopoldo Cuspinera
"The service at the restaurant was great. Food was also amazing with big portions and they were tasty! Surprised the restaurant wasn’t busier as it..."
Elle
"First try of Korean food. Friendly staff and tasty food. No atmosphere and might have been better if guided on what to order (portion..."
"Always visit the Flat White when in Durham - super friendly staff, great atmosphere and the food and coffee are amazing. The eggs benedict with ham..."
Janette Howard
"Sarah Barker recommend Flat White Cafe. Great place and lovely staff, we thoroughly enjoyed our coffee and lunch, we'll definitely be..."
Sue Blakeley
"Top place in Durham (as is Flat White Kitchen). Can't recommend enough whether for a coffee, breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Go visit and..."
Erland Rendall
"Excellent food and service. The ambiance was good too. Loved it and highly recommend..."
Maleeha Kiyani
"Been several time ist alway very busy but we don't have to wait long for a table the food is fabulous. The staff are really frendly and professional..."
Susan Archer
"Great little cafe in a hidden side street! Lovely food and nice..."
Sue Gornall
"Small and rustic place with tons of character. Friendly, young staff serving excellent Ouseburn coffee together with a small but delicious selection..."
Tim Kelly
"What a fantastic find, I will always now favour here instead of a chain. The staff are so helpful and friendly, the food was amazing and great value...."
Amanda Davis-West
"Lemon & almond cake is great mouth-watering sweets. This i s the best lemon flavour sweets I have ever had in UK.
High quality coffee and sweets are..."
Shigeyuki Sonobe
"Very friendly wonderful coffee shop and just the best flatwhite ever loved..."
Gregory Niven
"First timer. Hot chocolate with cream & 4 large marshmallows & warm cheese scone. Lovely atmosphere, great staff. Not..."
Carol Rodway
"Firstly, great coffee. Highly flavoured, and being served in glass seems to improve the experience. Secondly, great food, including vege/vegan..."
Andrew Batten
"Great coffee in an atmosphere that keeps people coming back. Snack menu not exhaustive, but does what it does do well. Nice to see that they accept..."
Laurie Tip Crow
"Great location, really nice atmosphere.
I tried the freshly squeezed orange, carrot and ginger. It was slightly too heavy on the ginger, it certainly..."
G Wood
"Quiet hidden away cafe in Durham. Nothing fancy or elaborate. Doing the simple things the right..."
Syed Ahmed
"This is a little cute spot in the midst of Durham City. Slightly out of the way, you might miss it if you're not looking.
I didn't get a chance to..."
Havoccore
"Just stopped for a quick flat white en route to the station. The flat white was smooth and delicious. Really friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and in..."
Rosie Wright
"Lovely coffees and great selection of quality cakes. Cost sitting area. Great to catch up with friends or go and read a book. A great gem for..."
Vienna Peel
"Fantastic coffee and lovely banana bread (they even warmed it for me), really nice space and super friendly staff. Highly recommend if you're fussy..."
Kim Williams
"Had two flat white coffees, sat on their street seating and enjoyed relaxing. The coffee was perfectly made and probably one of the best coffees that..."
Explore With Son & Me
"Always good to visit. Cake, coffee, tee is all great, and they recently added more light colored wood, to make the place look more spacious, well..."
Irina (IP)
"Went there with my partner and a group of friends for a coffee and a quick bite.
We got 3 coffees, a freshly squeezed orange juice and 2 slices of..."
Virgil Stoian
"A lush place for a coffee & the date flapjack is well..."
Mark Ellis
"I had an espresso here and it was fantastic, mildly fruity and acidic which I like. Definitely a bet of you want a coffee in..."
tobrianin
"Great little cafe with outdoor seating down a quiet back lane. Coffee is good and so are the tray bakes...."
Anupom Deypurkaystha
"Nicely grilled toasties, best matcha latte Ive ever had, not bitter yet not too..."
Hadrian Lam
"Cosy coffee shop and great place to enjoy a coffee and cake whilst hiding from the rain! Lovely staff and great..."
Hayley Johnson
"Nice cafe in very historical center of Durham. Good coffee and desserts. Places are available either inside or outdoors. It's not very big, the space..."
"Date night Friday 1st September.
Fabulous meal with excellent service. Delicious wine, gorgeous food and wonderful ambience. Would strongly..."
Christine Turnbull
"This restaurant was a very pleasant surprise. The food is a mixture of asian dishes, but cooked very well. One of the biggest culinary surprises were..."
C. Morgan
"I love Asian food and have eaten it in many different parts of the world. And let's face it, the UK is not known for having well seasoned food so my..."
D. Dozier
"I was really impressed by the atmosphere of this small restaurant in Durham, imaginatively designed, music to reflect the ambiance and a quirky way..."
Dr Wat
"Beautiful Chinese/Japanese restaurant. The decor and lightning really compliment eachother and set such a relaxed dining experience.
The food is..."
Jake Jackson
"Excellent food. Small intimate place with 1920's Decor Shanghai supper club atmosphere with subtle jazz music. Essential to book.
Limited meter..."
APW 64
"Delicious food, so many items on the menu that I could have chosen but went for the katsu chicken curry, which had loads of flavour. The service was..."
Gill
"Nice fusion Cantonese food, the rice was a bit and the noodles a bit chunky tho. A bit pricey but the vibe was lovely. The service was ok as..."
Hadrian Lam
"Absolutely lovely time here last night, staff were amazing and the food was to die for. The oysters in particular were..."
Harriet
"A great lunch menu - we got three small dishes and a side to share between two of us. Service was friendly too, and relatively..."
Lorna McBride
"It was hard to choose from the menu as there were so many amazing tempting dishes but I went with the chilli beef fried rice and it was stunning...."
Neil Trodden
"The 1920’s inspired restaurant off the beaten track doesn’t disappoint. We ate in the dim sum lounge and had Asian tapas and it was amazing...."
Paul Callaghan
"Very high-end Chinese restaurant. A bit confusing to enter as the door isn't open to the street and one has to ring the doorbell to be let in. 3..."
Adrian Su
"Absolutely wonderful!
5 star throughout: Food, service, venue
We had such a lovely meal.
Thank you very much indeed.
My son treated me to a meal..."
charlotte ash
"My partner had wanted to go here for a long time. We went for lunch. The food and service was great. We had spicy Korean chicken, smoked chicken,..."
"I Googled 'cafes' while waiting for an appointment and this popped up.
I was a little apprehensive at first given its located in VW garage but I..."
James kelso (James)
"Breakfast very good and efficient service. About what you would expect price wise and being in a glass car showroom makes it very bright and airy -..."
Daniel Ransom
"Nice coffee and the food looked okay and reasonable priced. TV on low in the background with lots of..."
Neil G (Tank)
"Wow i just had a blue stilton burger with hand made chips ... wow food was very good with nice..."
"Visited Durham and decided to stop for lunch. Excelent food, good risotto. Limoncello gelato was delicious! Good services! Highly..."
George Nita
"We visited on Thursday evening. The food was lovely, there is a nice atomsphere and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Definately be returning and..."
Tasha Cousins
"Arrived a little early for our table, but that wasn’t a problem, ordered the half pizza half pasta, which is a fantastic idea, food arrived..."
Louise Hockaday
"Excellent service. I had mussels to start and they were delicious my partner had garlic bread which was like a huge pizza�
We both chose pasta and..."
Jane Rich
"We had a gorgeous meal and took full advantage of the £25 main course and dessert with unlimited prosecco. The staff were lovely too. We will be..."
Debra Cundall
"Lovely place, popped in for a light lunch, plenty to choose from pizzas, pastas, various snacks etc - it was spot on, staff were lovely..."
Pauline Toner
"Very good authentic food served by really friendly staff, great atmosphere and well worth a..."
Mark Wells
"Fantastic food! The pizza is to die for! Love from Carphone Warehouse Silver..."
Joe Pickering
"Excellent service excellent food staff went out of there way to make our time their perfect 5 star..."
Gavin Carr
"Brilliant food, fabulous quality. The service was great and the staff were lovely, especially towards our somewhat tired and hungry little 21 month..."
Paul Salkeld
"Party of 7 and not one negative, will certainly return to this lovely restaurant soon. Very friendly staff & great..."
Anne Gregory
"Our first time in Durham and we luckily came across this little gem. Hubby had the tomato mussels starter which was perfectly cooked and very tasty..."
Tracy Harris
"Food was superb and reasonably priced. Really enjoyed it. Service was really good and friendly. The only thing that let this down from being the..."
dale kirk
"Fantastic food and good service would definitely recommend this place. This was our first time here, and I will definitely be..."
Gary Halliday
"Second visit and caught the end of a busy lunch hour. Both had 2 courses taking advantage of the special offers. Calamari starter was delicious and..."
Stef Lowe
"Fantastic place. Smoked salmon starter with small shrimp was blvery tasty. Great Alfredo sauce with penne. It was good we had reservations for 7pm..."
Tim Cole
"Had a great meal with family. Wonderful service and food. The sea bass was absolutely delicious...."
Imran Ahmed
"Food 10/10 and the staff were absolutely lovely. They surprised my daughter with ice cream with a candle at the end of the meal and sang happy..."
Katherine Eden
"I really enjoyed my visit to Uno Momento. Me and 3 other guests had an excellent dinner. The staff were positively overflowing with friendliness. The..."
James Threapleton
"What an absolute find this place is! It's a proper Italian restaurant and we loved it. The menu is vast but everything our group has was delicious...."
Sophie Frew
"Absolutely fantastic little restaurant. Perfectly cooked food, great staff and fast service. Highly recommend a visit to anyone passing by Durham..."
Dre
"We went just after 5.00pm so it was very quite. The staff however were very polite and attentive and everyone enjoyed there meal. I had a Calzone..."
Mickey Maloney
"Wonderful location in Durham and we popped in today for lunch. Nice table near the window and we were greeted by very friendly and polite staff. The..."
Geoff Watson
"Food is always absolutely BEAUTIFUL and amazing service.
It was really busy but the waitress was great, super friendly and happy throughout, even..."
Zoe Johnson
"It was amazing good food with great value. Friendly service, strongly..."
Wang Shuncai
"We were a table of 10, and the staff were amazing being there when needed but not hovering constantly. The food was excellent and at a great price..."
Mandy Burton
"Great lunch time special. From £15.99.
Bottle of house wine only £14.99.
Pizzas are Hugh.
Pasta was beautiful.
Worth every penny.
Great..."
Richard Chwieseni
"Portion sizes are great. Had the Mexican Enchiladas and wasn't very impressed with the chicken or the spice level. Knew is had jalapeños in but..."
Vicky Conley
"Found this fabulous Italian when staying in Durham for the weekend and can only recommend you go if your are staying anywhere near Durham. It is..."
"Little hidden gem, we sat in the courtyard after a walk around houghall woods and enjoyed scones and even a puppachino for our dog! They were lovely..."
jess
"Exceptional experience on the outskirts of Durham. Went at Sunday lunchtime, but opted out of the great lunchtime (albeit limited) deal as it was our..."
Jasmine Cross
"Review for the cafe part only . Always friendly and quick service, Vegetarian offerings are meagre, just cheese as is the norm, so nothing special..."
Andrew Kelly
"Wow what a find. The most amazing Indian food I have ever tasted. A fantastic choice to suit any palette. The service and ambience all helped to make..."
Karen Terry
"I've been here quite a few times with friends and the food is spot on! You have many options in the menu and the food is fresh and tasty. Staff is..."
Roseli Kotzur
"Went lastnight, food was amazing, didn't have to wait long for it, great price also.
Staff were extremely polite and couldn't do enough for..."
Graeme Brown
"This place ticks boxes with ease.
The staff are like old friends bringing poppadoms and pickle trays. The lime pickle hit the spot.
When my chefs..."
Liam Musgrove
"Lovely cheesecake ❤️ (I don't usually like cheesecake but a friend went in and ordered us some hot drinks and cakes while I waited outside with a..."
Unconventional Me
"Lovely meal, quality of food excellent, friendly..."
Ellouise “Eljam” james
"I’m not normally a fan of Indians but this place has changed my view on the food, there is sooo much to choose from it was hard to pick a main..."
Daniel O'Brien
"Lovely meal , hubby had roman josh, I had tikka masala really enjoyed our meal. Good place to..."
Janet Murray
"Busy when we arrived so about 45 minutes before poppadoms arrived. Curried were good, staff useful when discussing spiciness. Dessert was still a..."
Francis Ridgeon
"Omg beautiful food and staff were so lovely and very fast hard working people.
We stumbled upon this restaurant and I’m so glad we did they..."
Natalie Dixon
"I love coming here. The staff are always very welcoming and friendly. The ambience is perfect. The food is always perfect in every way. The..."
Marie Finch
"Booked for 7 people, meals were perfect, friendly staff, immaculately clean, will be..."
irene forster
"Warm welcome and excellent food. Lovely people and we didn’t feel rushed which is very..."
Peter Simpson
"Just had lamb madras and can say best I had lamb was just cooked perfect my friend had lamb vindaloo and said same food always great here and staff..."
John Whitenstall
"Tasty food, excellent servicy, will recommend snd will go again. We sat outside under cover very..."
David Curry
"Lovely restaurant and great staff but most pleasant of all very reasonable prices...we will definitely be..."
"Absolutely amazing freshly home cooked food. We ordered off the 2 for £21 menu, and it was great value. It's definitely worth a look, but you need..."
William Milestone
"The service was excellent.
We went for Sunday lunch at 2.45pm and I think service finishes at 3pm on Sunday.
The staff were really friendly. ..."
Andrew Thompson
"In such a long time I haven't seen such a variety of choice on one menu. The food was excellent quality.we will definitely be calling again very..."
Sharron Young
"Absolutely fantastic! the whole experience was wonderful, the staff were lovely and the service was top notch! The pub/restaurant is beautiful and..."
Darran Kearsley
"We were on holiday and spotted this pub thought it was going to be average but it was anything but. Great menu great food great price and great..."
Stephen Middleton
"Really enjoyed or trip to the blue house. Meals were very nice as was the service throughout our visit. We have been on numerous occasions and have..."
Derek Booth
"Good food, great staff and good atmosphere. Would..."
glynis welsh
"Always really nice food and excellent service and great value. Highly..."
Karen Soks
"Food was great along with very good service. You can't leave hungry because the serving sizes won't let you 😂
Would highly recommend this dining..."
Mary Young
"Absolutely wonderful place. Turned up with friends on a Saturday evening and they managed to fit us in. Gorgeous food, lovely staff. First visit and..."
"Their caramelised onion panini was an absolute delight! I had it with an iced coffee and really enjoyed my brunch. The service was also good. I also..."
Maranatha PJ
"Food and drinks were great quality, staff friendly and helpful.
Only downside was the table was a bit sticky but the staff were straight over to wipe..."
Rob Pyle
"A very tranquil place to sit by the river, especially if you are changing..."
Peter Swales
"As an American from Arkansas in the UK, I'll admit it can be hard to find good iced coffee (which is how the majority of people drink it back home -..."
Ella Nations
"The coffee and the tuna melt sandwich were amazing. The view from the outside sitting area is great too ( in the pic). Definitely worth a visit if..."
Izabela Derdun
"Stopped off for a coffee on a stressful Saturday afternoon. Staff friendly, even helping me figure out which artists were playing on their Spotify..."
D S
"Please try the milkshake and paninis they are just..."
Gone Waterman
"Quaint cafe on the Riverwalk. Serves good coffee, as well as yummy pastries and cakes (especially the carrot cake). Underrated for its quality and..."
Ree
"Always good coffee and friendly staff. Our dogs love it..."
Jane Holmes
"Lovely local coffee with very friendly staff. Nicely decorated, by the river with nice view. Coffee was nice , cakes delish and..."
"Mint food, would recommend to anyone, good prices and portion sizes are good, nice staff too..."
Jordan King
"Very welcoming staff and great food. Service was fast and the food was delicious, would recommend to..."
Sam Dalby
"Really surprised to see negative reviews. We had one of the best curries we've ever had at Shaheen's last weekend and the service was impeccable...."
Sara Chapman
"I went there at the end of term with my friends and it was bloody brilliant. The service was quick and friendly with the manager even knocking a few..."
Alex John
"Lots of great options for curry, rice, nan and sides. We had the Malayan and Balti curries with a garlic nan and roghani rice. Delicious, and..."
Lorena I. León-Reece
"Me and three of my friends ate here during an overnight stay in Durham. We were waited on by a gentleman called Adam, he was a lovely guy, very..."
Deana Galsworthy
"Had a fantastic experience at Shaheens and I will definitely be coming back. Great food great..."
Kieran Bennett
"Great food and a very quick service..."
Thomas Edmunds
"Delicious food and friendly staff, a nice atmosphere and a very pleasant place to eat. One of the many things I miss about..."
Duncan Proctor
"The Best indian restaurant in..."
Dario Zannolfi
"Wonderful! Thank you not just for the food but for the lovely service and the willingness to adjust food to our taste. As an example- my Wife likes..."
Mike Whitehouse
"Shaheens came highly recommended by my daughter we chose this for dinner last night.
Absolutely phenomenal - the favours were intense and wonderful...."
Sandy Ewing
"Alongside several other musical friends, I hit the place for an early doors tea on Saturday before heading to the cathedral to perform some Haydn and..."
John Rudkin
"Lovely meal with attentive staff. Would definitely recommend..."
Liz Salmon
"From the moment we arrived we were taken care of, nothing was to much trouble.
The staff had a great knowledge of the menu, and helped us with our..."
Jennifer Barlow
"What a friendly and welcoming restaurant. Staff took a keen interest in what I liked and made excellent recommendations for my meal.
Top..."
Robin Dryden
"The most amazing place to eat!
Not only is the food amazing, but the staff are so welcoming!
Adam the waiter, is really friendly, caring and..."
Alex Maria
"Delicious food, exactly the spice levels we asked for. Extensive menu, and 2 veggie options for each sauce (paneer or mixed veggies). The coriander..."
Jamie N. Bunni Fishwick-Ford
"This was our first time and it was absolutely fantastic, the food was beautiful and the staff and manger were great hosts. We have been to lots of..."
Shemar Sadiq
"They were nice enough to fit us enough even though we didn't have a reservation. Compared to the Indian food we have in the US, this was leagues..."
Sikandar
"So this Indian restaurant has been here 36 years and this is the first time we'd even heard about it. This is a more traditional style indian..."
David Turner
"The butter chicken whit the cheese Naan was extremely good, if a wasn't so full I would have eaten 2 more plate.
Absolutely to try, a very nice place..."
Giona Girodo
"Very good variety of tikka styles and flavors. We tried the Balti and the Jalfrezi and both were very good. Service was prompt and very friendly. ..."
Randy
"Great menu & quality food. Sensible portions and very amiable staff. Thoroughly recommend..."
Calum Morrison
"Always love visiting Shaheens, as soon as you walk in you are greeted by Adham or another friendly member of their team. A warm welcome follows, with..."
Aaron Evans
"As a Hse professional I discovered this little gem of a place by accident, the staff very polite and helpful since and sinceI travel all over the..."
CLAUDE MCMURTRIE
"Excellent food, very friendly and helpful staff. Enjoyed it every time. My favorite restaurant in..."
Fred Bed
"Excellent service. The staff were class and the food is second to none in..."
"A lovely welcome and a most wonderful view. We had an early evening meal on just about the only unreserved table. The food was hot and delicious and..."
Tracie
"The food was amazing and the Porsche sizes were very filling I would recommend it if you have not..."
Mark Metcalf
"What a lovely place to visit! The staff were very polite and welcoming. The food was freshly prepared and was like 'heaven on a plate'. Even our dog..."
Sue “suzygirl”
"I had a meal here with family when staying nearby and it was delicious. The menu is huge and it was hard to choose, but everything we had was both..."
Sally Lake
"The portion sizes were all huge and food generally very good, but the best bit was the 180 degree rural views from our table. Lots of space in the..."
Catherine Doyle
"Great for Sunday lunch, reasonably priced and tastes fantastic. Great views also.
Keep in mind the times you go and the area you sit in as we sat at..."
Thomas Clay
"Absolutely fantastic meal, excellent service, and a great choice of lovely food. Would definitely recommend and will definitely visit..."
Lorraine Harrison
"Lovely staff, gorgeous food and a nice..."
Jo Hullah
"Amazing. Service was great, quick and easy. Amazing atmosphere, interior and the outside, especially since it's on a sort of cliff looking over..."
zonked
"This was my first time visiting here, meal choices were somewhat limited but there seemed to be something for everyone in our group. Booking only due..."
Kerry-Ann Anderson-Forbes
"Lovely place. Absolutely gorgeous food very helpful and pleasant staff. Great pub / restaurant. Proper beer well kept and..."
Glynn Asquith
"Stopped in for lunch while visiting Diggerland for the day. Definitely the best option in the area. Plenty of tables inside and out, nice view, good..."
John Rakowski
"Wonderful traditional northern pub. Very good food, served with pleasure by staff. Beer good, though selection..."
"I had my birthday tea here last night with Dan Chapman , we both loved our meals, staff are absolutely great, very welcoming, respectful,helpful,..."
Faye Larkin
"What an amazing meal! We each had the seafood guvec washed down with fabulous turkish delight gin and hibiscus tonic. The staff were absolutely..."
Shelly Pembleton
"Wow came here on a recommendation from a few people, it did not disappoint, very friendly staff and made very welcome from the start. Very extensive..."
Raymond Luy
"Following recommendations I booked for a party of 10 in December, and have to say everyone of the party was very impressed. Food was delicious,..."
Susan Branton
"WOW!!!!! What can I say about akarsu restaurant and grill. We have been wanting to come to eat for a long time but we don't really come into Durham..."
Toni Hodgson
"Amazing food and really fantastic staff!!! Would highly recommend this place for authentic Turkish food and have a fantastic night..."
Annemarie Mainstreet Patrickson
"Just had one of the best meals I've had in a long time here. Best ever squid for starters followed by succulent tasty chargrilled chicken. Lovely..."
Angela Warnes
"Fantastic place with great food. The building itself is really quirky, the waiting staff are really friendly and helpful and the food is delicious...."
Mathew Burton
"My daughter has been promising to bring us for a meal for a year. It was worth the wait. Everything we had from starter to dessert was delicious. The..."
Susan Stanley
"Called in today to sample to lunch menu, food was amazing as usual along with first class service! Easily the best place to eat in..."
Ross Burnham
"Absolutely delicious food! We’ve been a couple of times and have loved it! Went tonight after winning a FB competition. Our 3 year old gave the..."
Vicci Hodgson
"Celebrated a friends birthday last night . The food was amazing ..and the staff were lovely.Thankyou for making it special. Highly recommend...."
Heather Morton
"Had an amazing meal here with friends on Saturday 28th April. Amazing place and great staff. Will definitely return. Thank you..."
Andrea Mclaren
"Had a fantastic night food was gorgeous, staff very friendly and felt very relaxed , would definitely recommend..."
Julie Scott
"1st time I've been, wow food is top notch I will definatly be going back. Also the staff were very polite and friendly..."
Mark Slee
"Akarsu Turkish restaurant is one my favorite place to eat, As a Turkish person and who is quite picky when it’s about food :)) (if you love meat..."
Özhan Oz Atay
"Absolutely amazing food and great service in a lovely cosy restaurant. This is possibly the best Turkish restaurant I have ever been to. Our food..."
Rachel M Craig
"Went here last night for my anniversary . All I can say is the food was great and the staff were very friendly I would definitely recommend this..."
Kaye Burden
"Hands down the best food I’ve ever tasted. Brilliant service, very friendly staff. A truly awesome experience altogether. In the immortal words of..."
Scott Youll
"Had the lunch offer, which included starter, main course and a drink. It was a delicious experience. Good size portions, piping hot and full of..."
Adrian Gramada
"They had the best lamb shanks I ever tried! Extremely flavourful and cooked to perfection. I could have easily ate several portions myself. That's..."
Adnan Syed
"Great location, we had a table with views over the river, which was nice.
Menu is extensive, and the food is delicious. Service is great, albeit we..."
Scott Watson
"Loved it. We hadn't booked but got a table no problem. Excellent service, great lunch deal. Food was delicious, hard to find good Turkish..."
Andrea Fleming
"Like a prophet, my father asked during our visit to Durham "what are those red letters across the river?" as we had a coffee. His eyes didn't dart..."
José Figueira
"This is a real gem of a restaurant. It's right next to the river with stunning views. The food was delicious. We had cold meze to start and then the..."
Sophie Frew
"We each got the 13.95£, 2 starter and 1 main deal. Wish we could finish it all! The Guvec Casserole is good on the stomach and..."
Dan Stryker
"Visiting Durham today and booked a table for 2 at Akarsu and we were so pleased with our choice of venue to eat. The service was first class, and the..."
Tiggi G
"We ate several times at the old location and since they moved we wanted to give it another go. Good was just as good but they seem to have trimmed..."
Stephen B
"Friendly Turkish restaurant with a really lovely vibe just by the bridge. We had a mixed seafood dish - see pic (one I hadn't seen in a Turkish place..."
W Wong
"The food is excellent and very tasty. The decor and surroundings are great too. The only slight niggle was the service, while the staff were very..."
Ross Collard
"The food here was really good. I’ve eaten a lot of Turkish food and this has to be some of the best in the UK. The meat was succulent and flavoured..."
Zara Yaqoob
"Food was delicious. Lovely and fresh. Very friendly and courteous staff. I'd definitely go..."
Maureen Rushford
"Great food, excellent service.
This small place packs a ton of taste and an unparalleled level of service for its customers.
Enjoyed the..."
Anvay Borwankar
"We visited on a Monday evening. Didn't book but luckily got a table. The restaurant was full, even on a Monday, a good sign! The food was gorgeous, I..."
Matthew Sayers
"Great food. Had the Guvac which was delicious.
Will definitely..."
Chris Cairns
"We had a lovely time! The waiter was really nice, friendly but not to much nor pushy. Food was so tasty and well done! Good, big portions and good..."
Female Riders UK
"Absolutely gorgeous food and friendly staff. Expansive menu with couple of Turkish wines and lots of vegetarian options. We also had a table by the..."
"Beautiful food, if not a little expensive. Good atmosphere with a riverside view from the small but cozy restaurant upstairs. Pleasant and helpful..."
Shannon Santos
"My sister ordered some noodles with tofu and fried vegetables during our family trip to Durham. The service was very kind and the food was delicous..."
D Kluseq
"Very Good Asian Food, Xhjnese, Korean, Japan styles. Reasonable price and nice place for a..."
Woody Lam
"Really great, streetfood-style cuisine right in the heart of Durham.
Lots of choice across a bunch of pan-Asian classics, from Katsu to Thai Green..."
Jabez Sherrington
"Really enjoyed fantastic Asian food cooked fresh with none of the junk you normally get from local takeaways. And not the ping microwave meals you..."
Andrew Harland
"We had a takeaway delivered this evening and it was really really good food, everything was excellent, looking forward to trying other dishes..."
Lorraine Vasey
"This photo does the food no justice atall but this was honestly the best food I’ve eaten in a while. The Oi Tower burger was delicious with a nice..."
Neil C
"Absolutely gorgeous Asian cuisine. With dishes from countries all over Asia, China, Japan, Thai, Hong Kong etc. Went during the 50% off scheme and..."
Callum Futter
"A small family run restaurant. Good Asian food reasonable priced. Outdoor seating available. Portion are large and..."
Wendy Leung
"Delicious Asian foods and reasonable prices. But indoor places were relatively small. So if you need to come with many people, it will be better to..."
"Arranged an afternoon meal for my birthday, for a Saturday afternoon it was very quiet for 3 pm. The restraunt looks amazing, My first impressions on..."
Richy Ryan
"I have visited most Estabulo Restaurants in the past few years however I must give special recognition to the staff at Durham. They went above and..."
Lee Andrew
"Absolutely legendary staff in Estabulo Durham. Arrived super late after a nightmare journey from London, not only were they super accommodating but..."
Zephanie Cole
"Visited for the first time last week for my husband's birthday (Saturday evening, 7:15pm reservation). Honestly, this place is fantastic.
The..."
Terri Bainbridge
"Probably the best meal out I've had in years. Unlimited salad bar, with 15 different kinds of meat brought to the table throughout the night. All..."
Alistair McIntyre
"Me and the hubby had an amazing date night here. It was a bit quiet but that was okay, the steaks were beautiful and none stop. We had two mocktails..."
Kelly Mantle
"The service was great, I was never waiting for my next serving of meat! The meat was always perfect and tasty. The best salad bar as well. The sticky..."
Phat Juiceschlong
"We came for my birthday meal and had the most wonderful experience!!
The restaurant is so gorgeous and the food is absolutely delicious... lovely..."
Keri Wessels
"Went on an afternoon in Durham restaurant week and was quiet Place is really nicely decorated etc. Great salad bar and selection - it was good..."
Garry Elliott
"Came across this place by chance & wow it was fab. Really different dining experience, loved it. Food was gorgeous, restaurant has fantastic décor,..."
"This has got to be one of the best and well established tradional fish and chip shops in the north east spotlessly clean ... fish and chips was..."
Peter Eddleston
"First time I have been in since the new owners took over, and the fish and chips were probably the best I have had also at a decent price. I would..."
wayne thompson
"Always spot on our local Chippy Fantastic Staff. Fish and Chips is best by far and they deliver too. Great value and impeccable Service. Outstanding...."
Christopher Matthews
"Not open as much as id like but thats what makes the food all the more special. Best chips ive had in a long time. All cooked fresh to order. My..."
Andrew
"Excellent quality food, competitive prices, just make sure you are ready for the generous sized portions, I was impressed with the size of the cod,..."
martin cunningham
"Brilliant little fish and chip shop, my fish was pure white in a light batter and the chips were perfectly cooked. The owner and staff were..."
Roger Cheek
"Family run fish & chip shop. Top quality professional outfit. Fair prices and excellent service. Curry sauce and haddock is the..."
Chris Riley
"I would like to apologise to Elaine winter for her lunch been 90 min on a Friday lunchtime we only have 1 driver to deliver sometime 25 to 30 houses..."
Kevin Davison
"Love love love this place. I have known the owners since I was.in comprehensive school. Lovely kind friendly family run business. Would 100%..."
Holly Bainbridge
"Gorgeous fish and chips and jumbo sausage for the dog. Great system in place for safe COVID ordering. I'll definitely be back..."
Stephanie Button
"Ordered by car phone, waited with mask on outside for less than 5 minutes. Paid by card home in 4 minutes. We both enjoyed cod and..."
Melvyn Longstaff
"Great fish and chip shop! Always lovely fresh, big portions at a great price. We would say this is definitely the best chip shop..."
Chloe Brown
"outstanding fish chips curry definitely a must stop best I've had in 30 years well..."
birty birtles
"Very friendly staff always have a laugh when iam there supper..."
billy mould
"Great fish and chips every time
Your dish is clean when you finish ,no pool of fat at the bottom
Fantastic..."
"Friendly staff, great atmosphere and fantastic food, what more could you ask for, well worth a..."
Sue Marshall
"Had our Sunday dinner and it was excellent with great staff would..."
Brenda Bevan
"Very friendly and warm welcome. Great food and nice they accepted our dog. Would highly recommend..."
Carey-Jane Barton
"Very friendly atmosphere, where you are always made to feel welcome. Home cooked food at reasonable price. served by lovely staff. Would highly..."
Tanya Mcfadden
"Great place, Sonia and Ian are fantastic hosts. Staff and regulars very friendly. Food excellent. Would definitely stay again and would recommend..."
Liz Bradley
"Fab country pub. Friendly staff that make you feel like one of the family. Home cooked delicious Sunday lunch just like your mam makes!!! Rooms also..."
Lynn Hughes
"Best time here ever staff and landlord and landlady best I've ever met being a landlord..."
Neil Gallery
"Thank you Sonia and Ian,Another great few days staying at the Royal Oak,fabulous and friendly place to stay..."
Jeanie Gallery
"Stayed at the Royal Oak 25th March 2017, lovely place rooms nice & clean & the staff are 5 star, so friendly & make you very welcome, would..."
Moira Stewart Thomson
"Blòody lovely can't sèe why the place isn't buzzing with life
Such a..."
Simon Bartlett
"Called in after being recommended by a friend, food was very tasty and all home made. Staff very friendly. Will definitely be going back and highly..."
James Lister
"Great hotel .Great staff lovely breakfast I will be booking there again next time am in the north..."
Paul Marks
"�You can go there any time you like "but you can never leave..."
"Great coffee shop just out of the town centre. They do a great protugese custard tart. Coffee is good, but they could improve the foam to coffee..."
Grant Ingram
"How blessed are we to have two bijou venues within walking distance of home. Have visited Old Cinema Laundrette lots of times but this was our first..."
Brian Jones
"Excellent hearty food with great..."
Philip Humpage Humpage
"Lovely place for a coffee or a bite to eat, they bake their own bread, pastries and pizza's which are just delicious. Also they have a sun trap of a..."
Graham William
"Amazing Sourdough. Delicious and inventive Pizza toppings. Maybe one lived a sheltered existence but figs on pizza was a taste..."
el proffo
"Great food made on the premises. Great staff. Very friendly place. All ages made to feel..."
Slavka Petrovich
"Nice little shop bought some lovely..."
Christine Mckean
"The BEST quality and value place to eat in..."
MARK STOKER
"Lovely deli and cafe. I've just been converted to liking sourdough..."
Dave Knapton
"High quality ingredients, always fresh. Lovely place to get lunch or grab a coffee. The staff are delightful, friendly and relaxed environment + dog..."
Zoë May
"Claypath Deli has got to be the best cafe in Durham. The food is amazing, the staff are so lovely, and the sourdough and other baked products are out..."
Stephen Burrell
"Good coffee and hospitality especially the barista name angela so..."
Agung Saputra
"Friendly staff in a nice cosy place. The pizza is awesome! A must try to eat in or take away. If you eat in ask to try some of the dipping sauces,..."
Anthony Muldown
"So welcoming and great fresh tasting..."
Jane Tupper
"Wonderful as a gig venue, for coffee, gorgeous pizzas... highly..."
Laura Batten
"Superb little cafe/bakery, a hidden gem of Durham and well worth the walk a little out of town for. Coffee is fantastic, sandwiches excellent and the..."
Will Marshall
"Rustic little place which has a fair number of students purporting to be studying taking up tables for excessive periods of time which is a shame as..."
"Very friendly people great service and very fast on food to be served one of the best Italians around don't no how people can score a 2 or 3 little..."
Barry Turnbull
"Located up a staircase, atmosphere was cozy. Ordered the bruschetta as an appetizer, the bread was a bit soggy and there were a lot of large slices..."
Jessica Ault
"Good food in big portions, worth the money. We ordered the pesto penne, which was not too bad; the mushroom risotto was brilliant, the garlic bread..."
Cinthia Law
"Fantasy find. A very popular restaurant amongst locals and students. You can't book so be prepared to queue but it is worth it. I had gnocchi great..."
Anna B
"Very authentic place, with fantastic and very friendly staff who dare I say have a very old manner about them which in this day and age I found..."
Lynsey Hodgson
"Such a lovely restaurant following a recommendation to visit! We were on our way back south after a visit to Newcastle and after having never been to..."
Michael Waters
"This was the best Italian food I have ever had!! We shared many variety of dishes and all were absolutely authentically delicious! The personal..."
Leanne Tucker
"Amazing atmosphere (perfect for a date night) and very friendly staff. It's very popular among students here due to reasonable prices and authentic..."
this is eunice
"Absolutely first class. Three of us ate lunch there yesterday. Excellent food, great service, fair prices. Will be..."
J H
"Great, authentic atmosphere. Busy but speedy service but doesn't feel rushed. Food was..."
Tony Parkin
"Amazing and authentic Italian..."
Yanbo Zhang
"if you want pasta this is definitely a place to go 👌🏼 it’s a charming little restaurant in the heart of Durham. They serve massive portions..."
Alana F
"Visited with my daughter for lunch. Food was very nice and the staff were all very friendly. Been here before and will definitely be..."
ThePurespenny
"staff were incredibly lovely. I came in rather tipsy last night and they were just lovely when we had to ask to take the food away instead, even gave..."
Arlene Rae-Hewitt
"The food was incredibly amazing: big portions and amazing flavours. The staff very lovely (I should to highlight the guy who served our table, he..."
Mimi the Wanderlust Chef (Mireia)
"Been here twice and really enjoyed it both times. Delicious food and lovely staff. A fabulous hidden gem in..."
"Nice little cafe! After going up a flight of stairs you're likely to be greeted with a smile.
Staff were lovely, food was nice and the quantity was..."
Jake Jackson
"Good selection of food for breakfast and lunch. Had the ham quiche and scone with tea. Tasty meal, red onions a bit..."
Jessica Ault
"Fab full English breakfast. Wonderful service and reasonably priced. Would highly recommend for good quality, hearty..."
Emma Fisher
"Called here Saturday morning for a bite to eat based on the Google reviews, Google navigation actually took us to the rear of the building where..."
J C
"Up alot of steps so not accessible to anyone who has issues with steps, wheelchair use. I am on crutches and ok with steps. A hand rail was there to..."
Charlie Gore
"Just enjoyed a beautiful lunch here. The dining area has a beautiful homey feeling. The staff were friendly and helpful and even bought out a few..."
Cheree Nielsen
"Popped in with my other half for a bite to eat while shopping in the city centre.
We were greeted immediately with a warm welcome & asked to take a..."
paul ellwood
"The iced coffee was very warm so we had to swap it. It’s also very warm in the cafe too. The food was lovely and..."
Matt Bownes
"We had such a lovely vegetarian breakfast with fantastic espresso as well, a delightful way to start your day in..."
Lisica Runes
"Came here for breakfast on Wednesday, booked early as saw from other reviews and word of mouth this place is great. Stottie was lovely and really..."
Craig Sopp
"This is a gem of a place. Best avocado toast I have ever had.
Will definitely come back next time I visit my sister.
Excellent friendly..."
Helen Mahr
"Breakfasts are beautiful. Perfect poached eggs, made just the way i asked for. Looking forward to returning to try something else on the menu. Staff..."
Kat Laycock
"Amazing food and very friendly staff. I really enjoyed my time here, everything was super yum, will be back for..."
white lotus
"Absolutely loved it here had breakfast then called back at t.time for tea and cake . Lovely friendly staff . Great decor in the cafe . Food delicious..."
Cheryl Binns
"Great place for high tea. Quality sandwiches, scones, pastries and tea. They also have delivery which is great! Only reason why I'm only giving 4..."
Jeff Bale
"Set up lots of stairs on Silver St this lovely little café is popular. I remember when you queued at counter but now it's table service from..."
julie buckham
"A great place with delicious food, good prices and atmosphere. Would recommend! I had poached egg on sourdough with halumi and..."
Bacon and Black Pudding Stack with Peppercorn Sauce
Pizza
Salad
Large Coke Classic
Calzone
Risotto
Sirlion Steak & Mushroom White Wine Cream Sauce
Sunday roast
Mussels
Strawberry Pannacotta
Garlic bread
Blackcurrant
Scotch egg
Lasagne
Carbonara Pasta
Risotto
Chocolate Brownie
Brownie
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Takeout
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"5 stars across the board. The menu is extensive and everything on it sounds delicious. Our meal was fantastic and the atmosphere was warm and..."
Andy Timperley
"Adhoc meal and drink with my wife. The meals and the drinks were beautiful and the service was..."
Neville Dazley
"Very rare I comment using the word fantastic . But today I got the Sundays lunch with two meats absolutely fantastic . Every bite of the food had..."
david bullmore
"Have to say I am so disappointed. Came here for anniversary dinner, wife has dietary requirements due to medical issues so checked in advance and was..."
James Axton
"Went there today for the first time ever. Food was really nice, the staff were very nice and I would definitely come..."
John Dean
"First visit, and thoroughly enjoyed everything about the evening. Would highly recommend the food, portions and..."
Kathleen Waddington
"Brill restaurant with great staff n nice food. Everyone enjoyed the meal. Drink and ambience..."
Angela Field
"Fillet Steak cooked perfectly, pepper sauce had a good kick and they serve double maxim, no complaints..."
MrToadee
"We received a really warm welcome at this delightful gem of a restaurant . The food was delicious without being overpriced. Great..."
Pamela Hunter
"Well worth a visit. Lovely place for Saturday afternoon lunch.
Excellent staff who were really happy to accommodate. Great menu, at reasonable..."
Margaret Sanderson
"Fab food lovely staff .
Need some soft furnishings / curtains is very noisy and echoes.
But my only..."
Paula Davison
"Excellent food, friendly staff, and a lovely dining experience will definitely be..."
Jonathan Hownam
"Friendly busy place, sometimes a little busy for its own good and most of the food good. Great local..."
John Aitken
"Just returned home after a fab meal at Maximo's. Food was fantastic, staff were friendly and attentive. Best lunch (mother's day) we've had in a long..."
Ann Storey
"I've eaten all over the world done Italy from tuscany down to napoli this was the best food I have had in years highly..."
Ian Shepherd
"Went here with the family for Xmas lunch. Despite being packed out, the staff were all really lovely and made it special for all of our party (from 4..."
Kevin R Joyce
"Good food and drink aswell as good service and..."
"Booked this small but extremely accommodating restaurant for the 1st time for my parents surprise 50th wedding anniversary. Did a lot of research to..."
Nicola McCaffery
"My husband and I ate here last night for the 1st time and we were not disappointed. really friendly staff, lovely atmosphere and gorgeous food! the..."
Mia Clough
"Went for our 30th Anniversary and it was fab � staff nice and friendly and food was great � definitely recommend a visit..."
Barbara Barker
"Fantastic place, small but lovely. Food was fabulous and the service was just as good. Well..."
Andy Smith
"A huge thank you for Gary, Vanessa and Abby at restaurant 17 for making the start of my twin sisters hen party a huge success. All of the staff went..."
Claire Hodgson
"Great atmosphere fabulous food well presented in an intimate setting. The service was excellent and the staff charming. We dined very well and with..."
Gerry Hendry
"Had a lovely meal on Saturday steak was beautiful, cooked to perfection. Staff were really..."
Caroline Thompson
"Gorgeous Valentines meal. The food was absolutely delicious. Love this little..."
Sarah Grimes
"First time at Restaurant 17 - but wont be our last. Absolutely gorgeous meal, two lovely waitress'. 10 out of..."
Dean Johnson
"Amazing food and service! Favourite restaurant in Durham..."
Tamara Primo
"We went to this restaurant last night and found it to be superb in every way. Excellent food, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable staff and tasteful..."
Steve Mulgrew
"Fabulous little find...We will be back. Staff lovely and the food is..."
Alison Deas
"Never knew that this fantastic place was here but will be back. Great food, great service and a great atmosphere. Pleased we found..."
Mark Thexton
"Delicious food, great friendly service. Highly..."
Cathy Goddard
"Small and quaint with fantastic food and great service. I have a lot of food allergies and intolerances and they couldn't do enough. The food was..."
Laura Watson
"Delightful, cosy restaurant with small but perfectly formed menu. The service is as good as it gets and the standard of food is absolutely excellent...."
Adam Cresser
"Lovely little restaurant on Eldon bridge down a small set of stairs, holding around 6-7 tables this is a small restaurant with personal service and a..."
Edd Scott
"We ate a delicious meal here to celebrate our daughters graduation. Everything was cooked to perfection. We were convinced the chef was french as..."
Laura J Aitcheson
"This is a tasty option just off Elvet Bridge. It’s s cozy interior. We arrived at 8 o’clock & they were sending staff home so we weren’t sure..."
Refcon
"1st time here and can't recommend it enough. The food is superb, the duck is amazing and the chocolate orange cheesecake is so so..."
chris thorne
"What a hidden gem of a place.
Gary was the perfect host.
The food is sublime and cooked to perfection. The Korean Cumcumver said with a chilli..."
Jane Why
"Fantastic restaurant. Equal parts cosy & romantic, with great decor. The service was excellent - personal and attentive. The food was delicious with..."
Jamie Riddell
"Wonderful meal with our 9 yr old son (who has a passion for fillet steak!)
Great food, lovely setting and incredibly friendly and efficient service...."
Jamie Spencer
"Excellent, personal service and delicious food. The sticky toffee pudding was especially..."
Rachael Bartlett
"What a wonderful hidden gem. We were so lucky to find this restaurant on our recent visit to Dunham. The food and ambulance was excellent. Thank you..."
Claire Davenport
"Food was delicious! Had the poached halibut with tagliatelle and roast chicken with black pudding for mains followed by lavender panacotta and lemon..."
Karmee C
"Ate here yesterday with my (long suffering) wife. Food, wine and service were superb….. and the price was reasonable. I implore anyone who reads..."
richard roe
"Great restaurant. The staff were really friendly and accommodating (we needed to change the size of our group and that was no problem at all). Food..."
Stephen Potter
"Wonderful meal fast efficient service. Mains came served on a very hot plate. That makes a nice change, can't stand cold food on a cold plate. Would..."
Colin Curry
"First Class. Very impressed. Delicious food. (I had the black pudding, lamb rump followed by the lemon posset and a coffee last night). Every course..."
Ruth McConnell
"Excellent service, delicious food, highly recommended..... we will be..."
tracey wild
"Walking across the beautiful Elvet Bridge, with its calm river flow beneath and Ancient trees in full foliage on its high banks, sets you up for a..."
"Fantastic experience we booked for our anniversary. Food was amazing, so many different dishes with ingredients I wouldn't normally try - would..."
Dominika Aranda
"This was our second visit. We had the lunch menu plus the optional dish. The service was excellent and very informative about each course. The food..."
Ian Atkinson
"Yet another excellent meal at Coarse. From the ham hock snack to the birthday cake dessert, everything was beautifully presented and tasted fabulous...."
Elizabeth Thomason
"This has to be the best food experience in Durham. The food was spectacular. Each course had great flavours and were presented beautifully. The..."
Steven Stocks
"I've lived in Durham City for many years and we've never had any so called 'top end' restaurants. We've now got Coarse which is great. I had the 3..."
John Taylor
"The best restaurant in Durham. Tasting/set menus only, but incredible value at £40, with great veggie options. Absolutely delicious. It is not a..."
AnneMarie Graham
"Recommended by a friend and he wasn’t wrong. Quiet when entered at 5pm, packed when we left at 7.30.
Simple tasting menu that wasn’t pretentious..."
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..."
"As good a place as any to eat during the day in Durham. Lovely authentic Thai food at a great price. Always tasty and plentiful. Never been..."
Paul Scott
"Great authentic food at a great price and yes I would recommend a..."
Gary Pipe
"Absolutely excellent. I have lunch here with my little brother every time he visits, he absolutely loves it too. Service is good, value for money..."
Holly Jackson
"Gorgeous food but bit pricey for what u get X X X..."
Cheryl Avery
"Popped into here with a colleague of mine and we both thoroughly enjoyed our meals, the staff were very pleasant and offered us a taste of the curry..."
Joanne Tyree
"A really authentic meal at very good prices , the food was..."
Malcolm Danby
"Food fantastic. Took my mother for the first time. She will be..."
Karen Patterson
"Fantastic healthy clean food a great price..
Tastes divine :)
All staff are very friendly & only to happy to..."
Steven Avery
"Came here on my last day in Durham was a lovely Thai curry and sticky rice. I've been to Thailand and this is 2nd to none. Lots of choice and can buy..."
Anna Wiltshire
"As authentic as can be served by lovely staff, it's not a restaurant so don't expect that but the food is..."
Jason Wright
"Love this restaurant. Me and my family have been enjoying their food for years. From the outside it may not look like much but it is a hidden gem in..."
Isabella B.
"Very reasonable for the money. The first meal I've enjoyed in Durham. The menu has a few constant items, but changes daily meaning there's lots of..."
Joseph S.
"Love The Golden Pearl!
This Asian market has everything you need. Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese - things from virtually everywhere. It is a..."
Angela P.
"Awesome little place, pop up tables, very, very tasty food. Extremely reasonable prices, friendly staff, great drinks and has a little asian..."
Ewan Tolladay
"The best tasting Chinese food around! Friendly service..."
Carl Hussain
"Excellent shop. The staff have always been so friendly and polite at each..."
Jo 74
"I love their food and everyone is well..."
Ima Charu
"I ordered a som tum (only veg, 10gbp). The taste itself was great and authentic, but the quantity was not satisfactory at..."
Kkukkukkakka Kkukka
"We sometimes call in for fantastic authentic Thai food. The Tom Yum soup was delicious and great value
Ignore the basic surroundings just try the..."
21StuW
"Delicious food, good portion sizes and friendly staff but can be a bit..."
matthew dickinson
"Perfect place.. the food is absolutely delicious, then buy our bits from the shop and the staff are friendly and..."
Trudy Vasey
"I had lunch there today with my best friend.. only £10 for dim sum, chicken satay, beef dumplings and coke. It was amazing! The lady at the till..."
Emma Conroy
"Reasonable selection of Chinese cooking ingredients, without having to travel further afield. Pleasant staff..."
David Walton
"The staff are extremely friendly and approachable. They're super helpful and patient as well. The shop is very spacious and sells a good variety of..."
Leah
"We were having a really busy stressful day when we came across the Golden Pearl, so we were feeling a bit grumpy and hungry when they put these tiny..."
Mia Black
"How wonderful to have an authentic Thai restaurant and supermarket in the centre of Durham.
The food is tasty and reasonably priced. You can also..."
martyn11
"Extensive range of products with a great hot food/drink section. Some things can be a bit pricey but others are really affordable. Staff are always..."
Alice Leader
"We visit this little gem once a week and it never disappoints. However, todays Tom yum soup was absolutely exceptional, so delicious. Highly..."
"What an amazing place to have in Durham. Set in a nice, relaxed atmosphere, we had some very tasty tacos and starters from upstairs. We've also tried..."
Tom Banks
"My partner is Mexican and she loves the place, the amounts are not great, and you have to pay for sauces separately which is a little weird, but the..."
Ian Wright
"Wow! Came here for my birthday with my partner and I cannot fault it. The food was absolutely gorgeous and came in a timely manner. The chips & dip..."
Anya Donelan
"Absolutely amazing, really authentic, full of flavour and fresh. Waitress really went out of her way to make sure us and our dog were..."
Kendal Graham
"Excellent food, best burritos ever, quality is fantastic and a great selection of cocktails. Staff were also very friendly and a very welcoming..."
Matthew Smith
"The best place for authentic Mexican food in the North East, outstanding venue &..."
David Lyons
"First time we've visited, called in for a drink, had delicious cocktails 2 for £ 10. Staff very friendly and attentive. Looking forward to going..."
Joan McCrate
"Well well well…
This place was at end of our decision process of where to eat on a day trip to Durham.
The staff were fantastic and the food was..."
David McClinton
"Easily the best tacos I've had in the UK and very comparable to the quality and taste found in the American southwest where Mexican food is taken..."
Arthur Vigil
"Amazing little Mexican in the heart of Durham. Did not expect to find a Mexican place in the North East so was thrilled to try and it did not..."
Potted Pigs Cheeks with House Pickled Fennel Salad & Toasted Brioche
Venison
Warm Banana Soufflé with Toffee Sauce
Fillet steak
Cod
Crispy Fishcakes with Buttered Spinach Fries & Parsley Cream
Halibut
To Get & Parmesan Salad
Sunday roast
Prawns
Northumbrian Rib Eye Steak
Wine
Salmon with Langoustine Bisque
Oysters
Duck Breast with Cannoli Beans Cavalo Nero Pureed Spiced Carrots and Crisp Parsnips
Beef
Scotch egg
Dill Salted Hake
Roast Beef
Cod
Profiteroles
Salad
Creme Brulee
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Risotto
Buratta
Pork
Profiteroles
Millionaire Shortbread
Parfait
Salmon
Pigeon Breast
Sit down
British
European
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"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..."
"I won a table for 4 for the VIP night on Saturday. Food was beautiful and the portion sizes were fantastic! Staff were friendly and attentive. The..."
Lizzie Brown
"Nice little place, plenty to choose from on menu. Food was great, will definitely go..."
Mark Tempest
"Lovely meal. Not as cheap as tapas in Spain but tasty food and friendly service. Happy they sell Alhambra Reserve..."
Adam Taylor
"The best, most authentic, Tapas I've had in Durham. Fantastic quality food. Quiet restaurant. Great attentive staff, but not overly fussy. Food was..."
N Gt
"It's a Fabulous place, my 2nd visit this week lovely food and..."
sam mills
"This is a nice little restaurant with a good atmosphere in the heart of Durham. I have eaten here before and would do so again. The food is nice and..."
Sharon Holt
"An unassuming little place from the outside that you could easily pass by without noticing. DON'T! We visited on a quiet Thursday afternoon. The..."
Ewen Bruce
"Lovely little tapas restaurant! Was fairly quiet when we were there (weeknight evening) but it had a really nice feel to it, and the food was..."
Lorna McBride
"Really sweet little tapas restaurant, off the Main Street so not too busy. If getting the tapas then would recommend a few plates each. Cozy..."
Rhian
"Excellent atmosphere and the food was delicious. Portion sizes were more than enough and we look forward to going back..."
Steven Pattison
"Beautiful authentic tapas bar, small and cosy and located in and ancient stone building adding to its authentic ambiance.
Great selection of food..."
Scafify
"Fantastic food, excellent service. We have been a few times now since re-locating to Durham and every visit has been spot..."
Daniel Robinson
"Food was okay, all perfectly edible but not amazing. Not much chicken and chorizo, or anything in the paella - two pieces of chicken and maybe 3..."
Karen Tindale
"Great authentic tapas bar! The food is amazing and the service was great! We will likely return the next time we visit..."
"Absolutely delicious food, super friendly and helpful staff, lovely location, and even the background music was great. Food is lighter than the usual..."
Jim Marlow
"Lovely venue and enjoyed our brunch food on a Saturday.
Looks like a pub but more stylish than an ordinary pub inside and very nicely..."
Sue Vogt-Skard
"Nice interior, more of a student hang out (not a criticism). Food on the pricey side, £16 for a chicken burger and chips is excessive. The staff..."
Andrew Hone
"Great food with lovely staff. Travelling alone and therefore eating solo you sometimes get treated as some kind of social pariah. Here I was warmly..."
Tim King
"Want it to be better but not sure what spoils the atmosphere but some days it is just an odd place.
Food is good. Coffee isn’t my favourite- I am a..."
Louise Edwards
"Lovely place, seemed busy on a Friday afternoon but we'd booked. Thought the food was nice & the Victoria sponge cake was very tasty. Peter the..."
2starsinthemaking
"Have passed this pub a million times and always presumed it was a ‘student pub’, how wrong was I! Essentially set over 3 areas, restaurant, pub..."
Paul Callaghan
"Hmmm, once my usual cuppa outlet when i stayed in Durham. Nice settimg. Food is ok. The toast is a little hard for me. Service is great, they even..."
Leanne
"Quite simply THE best meal I've eaten. Imaginative veggie options cooked by a chef who clearly loves real food, the smoked carrot was amazing! The..."
Rebecca Gartshore Yoga Senses
"Would certainly recommended, lovely ambience, very polite staff, great outdoor area under cover, very tasty cheese & chutney bun & mac cheese..."
Gilly
"Lovely food, lovely service. Beautiful, Airy, plant-filled space. Great covered patio. Sunday roast was great for veg and meat-lovers alike. Sweets..."
Gina D
"Tried the aubergine smash burger banhmi. Banhmi is dry but seasoning n sauce was good but inadequate. The neck oil draught is smooth and so..."
Pat fo
"Lovely place for lunch. The crayfish in brioche buns were delicious . Staff were polite and friendly but not entirely on top of their..."
Irina Sokolova
"Famous restaurant that means you need to reserve if you do not want to wait.
I could enjoy several world foods. It was a pleasant experience and fine..."
Minwoo Kim
"The food was delicious, tasted fresh and flavourful. Fast service for both drinks and meal orders. The restaurant itself is neatly decorated with..."
Ignacio Parellada
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