Similar to a Werherspoons. Open, clean, centrally located, family friendly casual fare…read more Breakfast, lunch, supper menus available. Full bar. Lots of meal deal options. Most items under 10 pounds. Not necessarily a local gem, but it's a decent chain restaurant.

I came in with my boyfriend a few weeks ago and we were served by joscelyn. Service was brilliant,…read morethe drinks came very quickly and joscelyn was very polite and friendly.

A classic place for brunch. By the time I got there they gave me lunch menu but they were still…read morewilling to provide pancakes! Students have discount here and the service was very good, great enough for me to write a review.

Great restaurant. I ordered a fish pie and it was seasoned perfectly. Large portion size and at a…read morereasonable price. They even have a gluten-free menu if you ask. Would come back again if I have the chance.

We had an excellent dinner at the Cellar Door when visiting our daughter in Durham recently…read more The festive menu was nice. Dishes we got included the lamb rump and the salmon wellington. These were excellent - 5 stars. We got excellent oysters to start. Dessert was the Christmas pudding baked Alaska, also excellent. We had a nice wine. Service was excellent, friendly and efficient. The ambience and decor are nice, with an attractive main dining area plus an atmospheric, more intimate space downstairs in the stone-lined cellar, where we ate. It is in the heart of the Bailey, the historic core of Durham.

I was here with a large group of people who were staying in Durham over the early May Bank Holiday…read moreweekend and we were booked into The Cellar Door for a meal following Evensong in Durham Cathedral, on a pre-ordered three-course menu. The quality was first class, though there was a sense of wondering if and when the spuds would arrive. I'm just glad that I didn't order the rhubarb dessert, having seen what my neighbour had on his plate. My baked Alaska wasn't much bigger though. Some of us were discussing stopping for chips on the way back to the hotel on the outskirts of Durham but that never happened as we were block-booked for taxis. I've given 4 stars overall. That's really 5 stars for quality and somewhere between 2 and 3 for quantity. My drink was Tailgate Peanut Butter Stout, which I just had to try when I heard of it. I liked it enough to have a second one but had already ordered it when I heard that they also had a salted caramel stout. I think I would have ordered that if I had known in time but 3 beers would have been a bit much.

Absolutely fantastic. Had the melt burger fantastic twist on the classic BBQ burger same with the…read moreBarbie chick pizza.The staff are amazingly kind and caring. The outdoor part of the bar is just fantastic and with wonderful weather a great place to have a meal and a drink on a busy day out.Overall great atmosphere.

Large open plan pub very modern feel on a number of levels with a beer garden looking out over the…read moreriver . has three local cask ales on tap as well as craft beers all at an OK price . also does the usual bar food .

My favorite sandwich/soup place in Durham!! Such character and comfort. Can't wait to go back and…read moretry out more of their excellent tasties!!

A nice cafe in Durham, hidden but cosy and well located. Great patio for summer days and nice…read moreupstairs room too. They do good coffee and have lovely cakes (carrot cake, tea cake, walnut or lemon cake, scones, pavlova...) and quiches. I had a cappucino and a slice of carrot cake (which was delicious) for about £4. A great place for a break while visiting Durham !

Absolutely delicious food, and the service is incredible!!! The atmosphere and ambiance is amazing,…read morewould definitely recommend.

You know when you've been sightseeing and touring all day and you're really down for dinner and all…read morethe places you had bookmarked to eat at didn't impress your friends so you end up walking up and down the streets and find a restaurant that you all love? That was La Spaghettata :) The four of us went for dinner and were seated right away with menus. We all decided on pastas (Pasta cooked with vodka, fettuccine with flakes of smoked salmon, and gnocchi with peas) and one of us got baked salmon (which also came with pasta....carb party!). A calamari appetizer was ordered and although I didn't have any, it heard it was nice and light despite being fried. A number of waiters kept coming to our section and looking at us and we couldn't really figure out why until one of us asked us if we were ready for our main course (who would've thought! I thought it was cute). The food then came right away. For the prices paid for the pastas (7.50 pounds which is around 14 dollars), the portions were very very good; i was stuffed and couldn't finish mine! Also they're very generous with their own.....ask them for a glass of red wine and you'll get a full glass.....a bit odd lol. Also, all pastas and pizzas come with a salad but we didn't know until we finished out food (there's a self serve salad bar on the other side of the restaurant) This is probably a personal opinion, but there is nothing I love more than going to a restaurant that radiates with culture. Minus the mainstream music, the decorations and Italian waiters and cooks really did it for me. Everyone was so sweet and kind. Come and eat, you won't be disappointed. **Just for all my fellow carbaholics out there.........they have spaghetti pizza. YUP, you read that correctly. Pizza with spaghetti on top. Carbs galore!**

Pizzas have a unique flavour and taste heavenly. Would highly recommend!…read moreThe delivery service was fast too. Came in less that 30-mins

Stopped in for lunch while walking through town and found a delicious meal awaiting us. Two courses…read morefor £10.95 consisted of garlic bread and a Small pizza and salad. The coal-fired pizza rivaled pizza in Italy. It was that good. Great service too!

Such a wonderful experience eating here! Service was nice and everything tasted so fresh. I do not…read morerecommend their mushy peas, I've had better. This is establishment is great for a casual date or group.

Well, I traveled a long way to get to Seaham and Bells for their famous fish and chips. We started…read moreat one shop which was strictly taken away, went to another shop that was in the center of town and finally made it to the shop that is near where we are staying. As it was mid afternoon, there was no problem with seating or waiting for our food. Delicate flakey cod and the best surprise in way of a green salad! The mixed green salad had fresh slices of strawberries, bell peppers of many colors and pomegranates! Pomegranates!! The chips were plentiful and okay. Being from the US, my preference is for more crispy. Maybe I can ask for this The shop has their own parking lot and the staff is nice. Lovely toilet facilities upstairs. Please support this business when in the area. Thank you!

I went here with a large group the other night, and the staff were gracious about letting us add…read moretwo extra people to our booking, even though it meant moving nearly every table in the place. The food was very nice, particularly the seafood dishes. However, we were all a little confused when the lights went out halfway through our meal. A fuse had apparently blown, but the waiters said it happened all the time, and left us to eat the rest of our meal by the light of a single candle. I like a bit of atmosphere as much as the next person, but I do like to be able to at least see my plate, if not exactly what's on it. Bottom line, however, is that this is good food at reasonable prices and I would definitely go back.

I had avoided Bistro Italiano like the plague because of the mass of bad Italian in Durham. I…read morefigured it was just like the rest of them. Had the opportunity to go the other night with a large party and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. I ordered gnocchi which can sometimes not go too well. They did it perfectly, really very good. Everyone else seemed very happy with their meals and it all looked very good and at a reasonable price for the quality. Service was a bit spotty, but it was a very large group so its understandable. Will return!

**June 2022 Visit: Sunday Dinner**…read more First night in Durham and me and a group of colleagues were invited to dine at this local establishment, which was footsteps away from our hotel. Ambiance Absolutely stunning. Upon entering it's as if you were transported to an oasis. It has major trendy fusion vibes and is a poppin' place to enjoy happy hour with friends. Food/Drinks Soft Shell Crab (£10.50): The restaurant is very generous with the amount of pieces served in this appetizer portion; however, it it was as crisp as I'd like it to be and it was overly breaded. Tom Yum Soup (£7.50) This was very tasty and a very generous portion. There were many large size shrimp and the soup flavor was very fragrant. I would get this again. Lychee Lemonade (£5) If you want a beautiful, exotic mocktail this drink will impress this is your showstopper. The purple/pink syrup on top paired with fresh mint and lemonade made such a refreshing beverage. Recommended! Pad See Ew (£18.50) I'm not sure if I got the wrong order, but I think my dish was suppose to have both beef and shrimp, but I only got beef which was overcooked and the noodles had way too much soy sauce infused in the seasoning - it was extremely salty. I would not get this again.d Service It was good. Our orders were taken quickly and arrived shortly after. Summary Overall, some food are hit of miss, but if you want a lively spot to hang out this could a good option in Durham. Given its current 3 star average I would agree with this overall assessment.

Food was good and definitely the place to get asian food if you are in durham. The music lists just…read moredope shazam a lot of music and put it on my liked playlists damnn though. The vibe is so good too and dont forget to ask for 10% student discount!! Cheers! I hope this helps!