Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Durham/County Durham

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Wallis & Co

4.8

4.8 (335)

£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.

Top review

Laura

Dined 7 days ago

Every other month we come here for lunch, and drinks and it never disappoints.. the food is outstanding , the service is perfect, staff are lovely. The atmosphere is also gorgeous.

Turkish Kitchen Durham

4.8

4.8 (680)

£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.

Top review

Roland

Dined 4 days ago

Best lamb shish kebab I have had for a very long time. Attentive staff and fair prices.

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

The Rose & Crown at Romaldkirk

4.6

4.6 (265)

£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.

Top review

Paul

Dined 5 days ago

We had a lovely family lunch, all loved our food service and setting

The Warehouse Kitchen & Bar

4.6

4.6 (237)

£26 to £40

Barbecue

Stockton-on-Tees

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Jane

Dined 4 days ago

Lovely environment, friendly helpful staff, tasty food Will definitely be back again soon

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.

Top review

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.

The Raby Arms

4.4

4.4 (111)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Hartlepool

About the restaurant

Located in the small and charming Hart Village, just North of Hartlepool, The Raby Arms Pub & Kitchen is a traditional local landmark that has undertaken extensive refurbishment to create a cosy and welcoming atmosphere. At heart, we’re a true ‘local’, and we’re all about proper pub dining, served with craft and international beers and ales, a diverse wine list, tempting cocktails and top-tier spirits.  Our food menu offers tasty pub favourites given a very special touch, perfectly executed by our chefs and kitchen team.  Join us for a drink, a meal, Sunday roast, or a snack, we’re open all day, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Dogs are welcomed into the sports bar only , on a first come first serve basis - not bookable. They must be kept on leads at all times.

Top review

Lynnevip

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely food; lots of choice. Service was excellent And the ambience is relaxing and comfortable.

19TWENTY

4.4

4.4 (304)

£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.

Top review

Joanne

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Gorgeous food, best burger ever. Very reasonable too.

The Derwent Arms

4.3

4.3 (287)

£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.

Top review

Tony

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Excellent Sunday dinner in the 28th and fab fish and chips on the 23rd Aug Staff are great and friendly

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Runa Farm

4.3

4.3 (400)

£26 to £40

English

Barnard Castle

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO RUNA FARM
Runa Farm, is an intensely rustic inspired hotel, country pub and wedding venue quite unlike any other, combining natural rural beauty with cool Balearic vibes to deliver something wholly unique, as its guests will discover…

In brief, it was our plan to create an individual and special destination for “boho, honest and earthy” experiences with the farm and its produce at the very heart.

The result is a loveable, laid-back and luxurious County Durham country retreat complete with standout spaces and suites, cool glamping and field-to-fork dining, inviting people to gather, feast, stay, and enjoy every element of its feelgood spirit and endless appeal.

Top review

Michael

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Outstanding service by all the staff at Runa, we are here a year ago getting married and the master of ceremonies spotted us and came over and discounted the bill as a gift from Runa. Food is amazing, staff are amazing, would highly recommend to anyone.

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