County Durham Restaurants

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Restaurants in County Durham

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Coarse
598
European, British, Contemporary££££
Soami's Trio
83
Mexican, Indian, Asian, Thai££ - £££
The Church Mouse
1,378
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
The Tawny Owl
613
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
The Half Moon
19
Bar, British, Pub, Gastropub££ - £££
The Old Farmhouse
746
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
Masala Art
33
Indian, Asian££ - £££
Woks Bar And Restaurant
166
Chinese, Asian, Cantonese, Szechuan££ - £££
Fine Dining
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Coarse
598
European, British, Contemporary££££
Tomahawk Steakhouse Darlington
1,236
Steakhouse, British, Grill££££
The Bay Horse
1,053
European, British, Pub££££
The Orangery
527
European, British££££
The Rabbit Hole
265
Chinese, Asian, Fusion££££
Faru
31
British££££
The Dining Room
191
European, British, Contemporary££££
Local eats
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Thomas Wright House
485
British, Contemporary££ - £££
Valentine's Restaurant
683
European, British££ - £££
Knitsley Farm Shop and Granary Cafe
622
Cafe, British££ - £££
The Black Horse
196
Italian, Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
The Bay Horse
1,053
European, British, Pub££££
Cross Keys Inn
446
Bar, International, British, Pub££ - £££
Humbles
492
Cafe, British££ - £££
The County
351
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
The Otter and Fish
1,125
Bar, British££ - £££
Clarendon's Cafe
360
Cafe, British££ - £££
Budget-friendly bites
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Le Raaj
1,120
Indian, Asian, Balti££ - £££
Thai Terminal 1
506
Asian, Thai, Healthy, Street Food££ - £££
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - Durham
1,020
Brazilian, British, Healthy££ - £££
Thomas Wright House
485
British, Contemporary££ - £££
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Durham
195
Italian, Pizza, Neapolitan, Campania££ - £££
Turtle Bay Durham
1,525
Caribbean, Jamaican££ - £££
Sunarga Indian Restaurant
376
Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi££ - £££
Viraj Restaurant
216
Indian££ - £££
Babul's
177
Indian, Asian, Street Food, Bangladeshi££ - £££
Akbar the Great
526
Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi££ - £££
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The Library
764
Bar, British, Pub£
Middleton In Teesdale Fish and Chip Shop
358
Seafood, Fast food, British£
Fish & Chips At 149
554
Seafood, Fast food, British£
Chatterbox Cafe
312
Cafe, British£
Crows Nest
695
Bar, British, Pub£
Fish Face
615
Seafood, Fast food, British£
The 68 Cafe
322
Cafe, British£
The Almighty Cod
1,044
Seafood, Fast food, British£
Breakfast
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Thomas Wright House
485
British, Contemporary££ - £££
Cafedral Durham
798
Cafe, British££ - £££
Glady's Vintage Tea Room
1,157
Cafe, British££ - £££
Turtle Bay Durham
1,525
Caribbean, Jamaican££ - £££
Humbles
492
Cafe, British££ - £££
Knitsley Farm Shop and Granary Cafe
622
Cafe, British££ - £££
The Grind
63
Cafe, British££ - £££
The Wynd Cafe & Bistro
76
Cafe, European, British, Eastern European££ - £££
Old West Quay Brewers Fayre
1,055
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
Clarendon's Cafe
360
Cafe, British££ - £££
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Thai Terminal 1
506
Asian, Thai, Healthy, Street Food££ - £££
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Durham
195
Italian, Pizza, Neapolitan, Campania££ - £££
Turtle Bay Durham
1,525
Caribbean, Jamaican££ - £££
Shaheens Indian
1,557
Indian, Asian, Balti££ - £££
Bombay Gate
406
Indian, Asian, Balti, Bangladeshi££ - £££
Turkish Kitchen Meze And Grill
223
Mediterranean, European, Turkish££ - £££
Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill
710
Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern££ - £££
TGI Fridays - Durham
304
American, Bar££ - £££
Tia's
519
Mexican, Pizza, Mediterranean££ - £££
Outdoor Seating Available
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Thai Terminal 1
506
Asian, Thai, Healthy, Street Food££ - £££
Thomas Wright House
485
British, Contemporary££ - £££
Il Cancello Italian Restaurant
472
Italian, Pizza, Sicilian, Southern-Italian££ - £££
Manzo Bishop Auckland
251
Steakhouse, British££ - £££
Cafedral Durham
798
Cafe, British££ - £££
Valentine's Restaurant
683
European, British££ - £££
The Library
764
Bar, British, Pub£
The Black Horse
196
Italian, Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
Old West Quay Brewers Fayre
1,055
Bar, British, Pub££ - £££
Top Restaurants in County Durham
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Indian, Asian££ - £££
11.2 mi
Chester Moor
An Indian restaurant is known for its curated curries and lamb dishes. Decor is inviting, with Peshwari naan and Chicken Mhakoni as popular choices.
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Asian, Thai££ - £££Menu
20.2 mi
Darlington
Exploring Thai culinary traditions, diners enjoy starters like spring rolls and bao buns, alongside classics like Pad Thai and red curry. Dessert favorites include banana fritters in a tasteful setting.
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Brazilian, British££ - £££Menu
9.1 mi
Durham
Specializing in a variety of meats, notably steak and pork belly, this establishment offers a satisfying salad bar and is known for complimentary birthday ice cream.
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European, British££££Menu
8.9 mi
Durham
Ever-evolving six-course tasting menu featuring a fusion of unique flavors and a focus on pork and fish dishes. Regular menu refreshes encourage repeat visits.
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British, Contemporary££ - £££
5.4 mi
Byers Green
Weekend-only dining spot known for varied breakfast options and popular Sunday lunch. The menu includes a notable fish pie and fillet steak, served in a comfortable setting with serene views.
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Italian, Pizza££ - £££
9.3 mi
Durham
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas, including a vegan cheese option and a hit "Bake at Home" range, are the draw at this establishment. Guests enjoy the cozy ambiance and a selection of Italian desserts.
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Bars & Pubs, Caribbean££ - £££Menu
9 mi
Durham
Serving up West Indian flavors, this spot is known for its jerk chicken and goat curry, alongside juicy burgers and spicy fries in a lively setting. Enjoy a diverse menu with a popular bottomless brunch.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££
15 mi
Birtley
Specializing in Indian/Bangladeshi cuisine, this restaurant is recognized for its fresh ingredients and spice-rich curries, including a notable Sri Lankan version and red onion naan.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££
16.5 mi
Darlington
Modern Asian cuisine meets classic flair, featuring a diverse menu with standout lime pickle tray and chicken tikka bites. Eclectic interiors complement the innovative use of technology for ordering.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££Menu
16.3 mi
Darlington
Authentic Indian cuisine featuring an array of flavorful dishes such as chicken tikka and lamb nawabi, served in a comfortable and inviting setting with appealing decor.
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Bars & Pubs, Pizza££ - £££
9.3 mi
Durham
Ideal for group celebrations, this venue offers a unique "create your own" pizza experience and a diverse menu with vegan and gluten-free options, complemented by a selection of craft ales and mocktails.
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Italian, Pizza££ - £££Menu
11.9 mi
Beamish
Traditional Italian cuisine served in a spacious setting, featuring homemade pasta, crispy thin-crust pizzas, and a notable Sunday roast. Family-friendly atmosphere with a selection of vegetarian options.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££Menu
9.1 mi
Durham
Authentic Indian cuisine featuring a selection of Balti style curries and a variety of naan bread. Notable for its onion bhajis and pilau rice in a casual, cultural atmosphere.
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Steakhouse, British££ - £££Menu
Bishop Auckland
European-inspired cuisine featuring hearty meatballs, creamy Chicken Crema, and tender rump steak. Guests enjoy side dishes like the acclaimed mac n cheese, alongside a selection of crafted cocktails and desserts.
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Steakhouse, British££££Menu
16.7 mi
Darlington
Featuring a steak-focused menu, complemented by a variety of meats and sides. The venue shines with stylish ambiance and notable desserts including sticky toffee pudding.
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Bar, British££ - £££
17.9 mi
Seaham
Casual dining with a diverse menu featuring steak pie, bone marrow pie, and belly pork. Sunday lunch is a highlight, alongside a selection of cheeses and custard tart.
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Steakhouse, Bar££ - £££Menu
9.2 mi
Durham
Riverside dining featuring a beer garden and outdoor seating with scenic views. Menu highlights include steaks, a variety of bottomless drinks, and a popular brunch selection.
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Cafe, British££ - £££Menu
9.2 mi
Durham
Amidst quaint streets, this café serves homemade cakes, scones, and sandwiches. Enjoy a variety of teas and a casual ambiance, perfect for a light lunch or a sweet treat.
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European, British££ - £££
13.6 mi
Barnard Castle
Patrons favor the creamy garlic mushrooms and fresh fish, accompanied by a comprehensive wine list. Enjoyable outdoor dining and signature desserts like Eton Mess feature prominently.
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Italian, Pizza££ - £££Menu
7 mi
Lanchester
Italian cuisine featuring fresh seafood and classic dishes, such as seafood linguine and pizza with quality tomato sauce, in a lively ambiance. Portions are generous and include favorites like tiramisu.
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Indian, Asian££ - £££Menu
16.5 mi
Darlington
Explore a fusion of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi cuisine where a variety of curry dishes stand out, including the notable Railway Lamb, in an environment that blends friendly vibes with cultural flair.
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Steakhouse, Brazilian££ - £££Menu
9 mi
Durham
Salad bar and meat-centric menu featuring a rotation of prime cuts served on skewers, complemented by a fresh selection of sides and salads.
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Chinese, Asian££ - £££Menu
16.3 mi
Darlington
Serves a variety of freshly cooked Chinese dishes, including praised crispy beef and salt and pepper ribs. Features a tapas-style all-you-can-eat option alongside a la carte, in a spacious setting.
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Italian, Pizza££ - £££Menu
23.1 mi
Hartlepool
Elegant dining spot with a diverse Italian-inspired menu, featuring pasta, pizza, and succulent chicken dishes. Large portions in a friendly setting.
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French, European££ - £££Menu
12.7 mi
Durham
Amidst a relaxing backdrop, this bistro serves up hearty roasts and homemade desserts like steak, sea bass, and Yorkshire puddings, accompanied by a selection of wines.
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Mediterranean, Turkish££ - £££Menu
9 mi
Durham
Turkish culinary traditions come alive with a variety of traditional dishes, from lamb meatballs to baklava, in an authentically decorated setting.
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Steakhouse, Brazilian££ - £££Menu
16.7 mi
Darlington
Popular for family occasions, this Brazilian steakhouse serves a wide selection of meats and offers a salad bar. Self-service sides complement the meal in a vibrant setting.
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Cafe, British££ - £££
24.3 mi
Hartlepool
Steeped in a 1940s theme, this tearoom serves traditional English breakfasts and fish and chips, with a side of nostalgia and seaside views.
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American, Bar££ - £££Menu
9 mi
Durham
Celebratory spot for American fare, featuring a menu with items like Jack Daniels glaze dishes, BBQ ribs, and vegan options. Provides a lively bar scene with games and a popular bottomless brunch.
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Mediterranean, European££ - £££
9.1 mi
Durham
Middle Eastern culinary experience featuring a variety of vegetarian, fish, and grilled meat dishes. Notable for its meze and baklava, set in a central location with a welcoming atmosphere.
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