Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Durham/County Durham

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Updated September 05, 2024

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ELIF TURKISH CUISINE

4.8

4.8 (165)

£26 to £40

Turkish

Stockton-on-Tees

About the restaurant

Calling all foodies in Norton. Brace yourselves for a culinary adventure as Turkish Cuisine has arrived in our village. Set in an underground atmospheric restaurant on the picturesque historic green. Prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey of flavours and aromas and combine with our specially selected Turkish wines. It’s an experience guaranteed to delight all your senses.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 11, 2024

Fabulous food lovely place to eat would use more often but prices are very high

Wallis & Co

4.8

4.8 (336)

£25 and under

Modern European

Hartlepool

About the restaurant

Wallis & Co is a modern Bar & Kitchen nestled on the picturesque setting that is Hartlepool Marina. Our aim is to provide a warm and cosy atmosphere for our customers to enjoy, and with a huge focus on quality in every aspect, we're sure your visit to Wallis & Co will be a happy one.

We serve lunch from 12pm till 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and evening service from 5pm till 9pm. Our Sunday lunch is served from 12pm till 4pm and from 5pm on a Sunday evening we offer Sunday evening menu.

Disclaimer- We are no longer taking reservations for OUTDOOR tables, they are first come first serve.

If booking Bottomless brunch please specify in your booking notes (Service times Tuesday to Sunday between 12 and 4pm)
Any tables above 6ppl must be booked directly through the restaurant via telephone or FB messenger.

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Kerry

Dined 5 days ago

This is a lovely place. The staff were lovely. The food was delicious, especially the lamb dish. The chicken shwarmer was nice but could done with more chicken. This would of been 5 star all round if it wasn't for the fact we had to pay parking midway though. It was really foggy so didn't notice the signs in the carpark and only noticed a sign in the toilet. Not really the restaurant fault but it did spoil the atmosphere a little. We did notice a sign on the door on the way out however it was a nice sign that blended in with the decor. I see why this had been done but if it had looked more formal like a parking notice we would of noticed on the way in and therefore paid the parking before starting our meal. Thank you anyway for a lovely meal.

The Warehouse Kitchen & Bar

4.6

4.6 (239)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Stockton-on-Tees

About the restaurant

A unique venue serving exciting range of food and drinks in Stockton on Tees

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Martin

Dined 2 days ago

Aswell as the food being very nice and value for money the staff are lovely makes it a nice overall place to go and out of the 5 people who went there was no complaints so thanks for a good evening

Turkish Kitchen Durham

4.8

4.8 (682)

£25 and under

Turkish

Durham

About the restaurant

Welcome to Turkish Kitchen, you will enter the world of tastes and aromas of Turkish cuisine with a modern twist and focus on sensational seasonal ingredients from diverse Turkish regions.
We also have a good selection of vegetarian & vegan options along with a great list of wines and cocktails.

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Marie

Dined 2 days ago

Always lovely food, great service from friendly staff & very good value .

The Derwent Arms

4.2

4.2 (288)

£25 and under

British

Durham

About the restaurant

The Derwent Arms in Edmundbyers lies amongst stunning countryside, bordering both County Durham and Northumberland. A stone’s throw from Derwent Reservoir, Derwent Waterpark, and situated along the coast to coast cycle route, we are surrounded by endless breath-taking views and perfectly situated to explore everything that these two beautiful counties have to offer.

With a roaring log fire in the winter and ample outdoor space in the summer, The Derwent Arms provides the perfect place to kick off the walking boots and recharge after a day spent exploring or making the most of the first class grouse and pheasant shooting in the neighbouring areas. With traditional menus focusing on seasonal and local produce, and plenty of local ales available; come and visit us for an afternoon, Sunday lunch or stay all week. We are dog friendly and have six cosy bedrooms available all with their own en-suite and a separate apartment available for families or groups of up to six people.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

1st choice for wonderful Sunday Lunch in a cosy village pub

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Estabulo - Durham

4.4

4.4 (510)

£26 to £40

Brazilian Steakhouse

Durham

About the restaurant

Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill honour the Brazilian Gaúcho’s traditional method of cooking. This involves taking the most delicious and flavoursome cuts of meat, which are then skewered and cooked slowly on open flames. This method of cooking also means that all the meat served to you fresh at your table, straight from the grill. You can eat as much or as little as you like, and we have a large selection of meats on offer, so you can stick to what you know or try something a little bit different! We also have a selection of Vegetarian, Halal and Fish dishes on offer and the salad bar which is the perfect start to your meal, and accompanies our entire menu perfectly as little palate cleansers between each skewer that reaches your table.

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Tracey

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Amazing food and excellent service, again. Will definitely be back.

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Christmas Day at Estabulo

The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk

4.6

4.6 (266)

£25 and under

British

Barnard Castle

About the restaurant

Our kitchen team create great tasting food that utilises the best of local produce and ingredients with excellent provenance. It's about dishes that reflect our stunning rural location using both classical and contemporary cooking techniques with an eye for detail.

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Jules

Dined 5 days ago

Cosy and welcoming environment, friendly and helpful staff and delicious food.

Restaurant 17

4.5

4.5 (553)

£25 and under

International

Durham

About the restaurant

At Restaurant 17 we offer an efficient friendly service.

Delivering a taste experience from around the world using fresh ingredients.

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Barbara

Dined on Aug 22, 2024

Nice evening, we were made to feel welcome, and enjoyed our meal, There is only one chef and one member of staff so not sure how they would have coped if there had been more covers, both were working extremely hard.

Estabulo - Darlington

4.5

4.5 (1848)

£26 to £40

Brazilian Steakhouse

Darlington

About the restaurant

Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill honour the Brazilian Gaúcho’s traditional method of cooking. This involves taking the most delicious and flavoursome cuts of meat, which are then skewered and cooked slowly on open flames.
This method of cooking also means that all the meat served to you fresh at your table, straight from the grill. You can eat as much or as little as you like, and we have a large selection of meats on offer, so you can stick to what you know or try something a little bit different!
We also have a selection of Vegetarian, Halal and Fish dishes on offer and the salad bar which is the perfect start to your meal, and accompanies our entire menu perfectly as little palate cleansers between each skewer that reaches your table.

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Dale

Dined 5 days ago

Took my son as a birthday treat, food was great, couldn’t eat anything else with over 20 minutes remaining. Staff were friendly and helpful. Negative, wanted a drink that wasn’t included in offer, not a problem, but then got charged an additional £1 for the service, then an automatic 10% service charge on bill

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Christmas Day at Estabulo

19TWENTY

4.4

4.4 (305)

£25 and under

Grill

Durham

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Durham city centre, we offer the finest steaks, best gourmet burgers and premium cocktails. While you’re here try our succulent and tender hanging kebabs. Come and experience fine dining at affordable prices, with incredible river views and immaculate service.

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John

Dined 4 days ago

Relaxing ambience, varied tasty menu, good value and excellent friendly service. The Pina Coladas wete first class. Probably one of the foremost venues for a meal and/or drink in Durham City. Highly recommended.

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