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1. The Workshop at Kip & Nook

4.6

Exceptional(132)

$$$$

• Italian • Darlington

Booked 23 times today

Kip & Nook — Eat, Drink, GatherThe Workshop is our relaxed, all-day spot for brunch and wood-fired pizza. Brunch runs Monday to Sunday, 8:30 am–2:00 pm, serving fresh-baked pastries, cooked breakfast favourites, lighter bites, and great coffee. From 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Monday to Wednesday, The Workshop switches to dinner service with our famous homemade pizzas, sides, and specials — dine in or take away back to your cabin. The Workshop is dog-friendly, with a pool, ping pong, and darts to enjoy alongside your meal.

2. The Court

4.4

Awesome(37)

$$$$

• British • Durham

Booked 16 times today

Coming Soon!Located in the heart of historic Durham, The Court offer a premier pub dining experience. Originally the beloved Court Inn, this beautifully reimagined landmark combines a classic aesthetic of dark oak and polished brass with modern elegance. Enjoy high-end pub classics, exceptional Sunday roasts, and stunning views of Durham Cathedral.

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3. Turkish Kitchen Durham

4.7

Exceptional(923)

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• Turkish • Durham

Booked 13 times today

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.

4. 19TWENTY

4.5

Awesome(438)

$$$$

• Grill • Durham

Booked 12 times today

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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5. Estabulo - Darlington

4.6

Exceptional(1775)

$$$$

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Darlington

Booked 12 times today

Located on Horse Market in the heart of Darlington, Estabulo brings the vibrant spirit of Brazilian dining to the town with an unforgettable restaurant experience. Our authentic rodizio menu offers continuous tableside service of expertly grilled premium meats, alongside unlimited access to our gourmet salad bar featuring fresh seasonal salads, hot dishes, and traditional Brazilian sides. For guests seeking a different dining style, our dedicated vegetarian and fish menu offers a carefully selected range of flavourful dishes, with full access to our unlimited salad bar included. Our à la carte menu also showcases a variety of carefully curated dishes, from premium steak and burgers to signature favourites. Recently enhanced with our Café de Brazil additions, inspired by the world-famous French butter sauce with a Brazilian twist, these flavour-packed dishes bring a bold new experience to the menu and are not to be missed.

6. Fabio's

4.7

Exceptional(55)

$$$$

• Italian • Durham

Booked 31 times today

For tasty Italian food in Chester-le-Street, you needn’t look further than Fabio’s in the city centre. Boasting friendly service and a spacious dining room, this welcoming restaurant on Front Street is all about offering locals a typical Italian dining experience – good food, lively atmosphere and genuine hospitality. Fabio’s family-friendly menu will have something for everyone, from rich pastas and creamy risotto to pizzas, grilled steaks, fresh seafood and more. Their cocktail and gin bar is also worth mentioning, offering a great range of drinks and an easy-going atmosphere which is perfect for meeting up with friends or colleagues. Fabio’s is a real crowd pleaser, popular with many Chester-le-Street locals for good reason. Making an advance reservation is highly recommended.

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7. Albertos Farmhouse

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4.5

Awesome(28)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Darlington

Booked 13 times today

Albertos Farmhouse is our Italian farmhouse restaurant, open Thursday to Sunday, 5:00 pm–9:00 pm. Expect hand-stretched pizzas, fresh pasta, and shared plates built around seasonal ingredients, good wine, and long, unhurried evenings.Please note that Albertos is not dog-friendly.

8. The Woodmans Arms

4.4

Awesome(3557)

$$$$

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 37 times today

The Woodmans Arms is a beautiful ‘country feel’ pub and dining room situated within the village of Whickham, at the top of the hill, hidden amongst rows of spectacular trees. We are more than just a venue, we are a destination worth travelling to serving classic comforting food made with love, served in cosy surroundings overlooking the most amazing views of the North East.We are the proud winner of the Newcastle Chronicle’s Eddy Eats’ pub of the year for character, quality, service and value. UK top 3 in the Seafish National Fish and Chip awards 2019 and Diners’ choice award for best ambience. Best British Pub Pie winner for 2020.We support our local farmers, and work closely with a number of local suppliers to ensure the very best fresh produce. All our food is cooked freshly to order so whether it be a bar snack, light bite, leisurely lunch, evening meal or Sunday Roast it is safe to say that you will in safe hands.

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9. The French Quarter

4.9

Exceptional(3259)

$$$$

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 34 times today

The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!

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10. Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(6768)

$$$$

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 40 times today

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

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sarah
Yorkshire •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful experience as always! Lovely food, excellent service and a fantastic ambience.
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The Workshop at Kip & Nook££££• Italian• Darlington
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4.6
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Ross
Durham/County Durham •1 review
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food was outstanding, loads of flavour and freshly made with the kitchen partially visible with plenty on the go. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only downside is we felt rushed, no sooner had the starters cleared the mains were on the table. We had booked for a catch up but were in and out within 40mins.
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Turkish Kitchen Durham££££• Turkish• Durham
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4.7
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Kerry
Durham/County Durham •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We went for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and the service and food was incredible:) the manager of the restraunt was on shift and served us out drink and kept asking of everything was oki ;) the guy who was bringing us our meats was lo y ans we didn't feel rushed and he was coming out jist at the right time. We will definitely be back
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Estabulo - Darlington££££• Brazilian Steakhouse• Darlington
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4.6
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NickyGold
Newcastle and Northumberland •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Court was a lovely venue for a catch up with friends over a fabulous Sunday lunch. The food was delicious and the staff and service was outstanding.
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The Court££££• British• Durham
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4.4
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Joanne
Newcastle and Northumberland •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Oct 24, 2026
Restaurant setting is very clean and pretty. Young staff very attentive- clearly been trained well. Food - good choice, hanging kebabs meat and veggie options very tasty and good price. Burgers looked impressive too
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19TWENTY££££• Grill• Durham
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4.5

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1. The Workshop at Kip & Nook

2. The Court

3. Turkish Kitchen Durham

4. 19TWENTY

5. Estabulo - Darlington

6. Fabio's

7. Albertos Farmhouse

8. The Woodmans Arms

9. The French Quarter

10. Blackfriars Restaurant

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