Darlington restaurants with food menus

Viraj

➤ Kendrew House 9 Kendrew Street, DL3 6JR, Darlington, United Kingdom

Asian • Delis • Indian • Seafood

"wow, what a great Indian restaurant. after house darlington is en route so called to come in the city for a curry, this place had appeared on google maps. from the moment we arrived, we were treated with ease and respect. the lady who served us was so friendly and polite. our eating was amazing, I even had a curry that had been taken from the menu, they were happy to make it for me. service second to none. very favorable too. we would literally come from lincoln to come here. recommend to the bottom."

Akbar The Great

➤ 43-44 Bondgate, DL3 7JR, Darlington, United Kingdom

Kebab • Sushi • Seafood • Mexican

"Visited here for the 2nd time for a family meal. Restaurant was warm and inviting and everything clean and sparkling. Drinks were brought quickly and soon after orders were taken. Our Poppodoms arrived and we tucked in. One of the waiters overheard my son saying that he could eat two, so he brought him an extra. Great customer service. Each and everyone of us complimented the food, my Pathia was nice and spicy, just how I like it, not dull and boring like some. Will definately be back soon for more"

Stable Hearth Neapolitian Pizzeria Enoteca

➤ 33-35 Duke Street, Darlington I-DL3 7RX, United Kingdom

Pizza • Mexican • European • Vegetarian

"Went there with my family. It was my third visit. Even though it was early evening, there were a lot of customers there, so it’s best to book. The pizzas were fabulous and large and there was a good range on the menu. The staff were friendly and helpful. If you can’t eat it all, ask for a ‘doggy bag’. The only slight disappointment was the time it took to get the bill as my grandchildren were getting a little restless. If it were not for this I’d have given 5 stars all round. Dietary restrictions: When booking we were asked if there were any dietary requirements. We noticed they also have gluten free and vegan options on the menu. Parking: There is on and off street parking nearby."

Bay Horse

➤ 45 The Green, Hurworth on Tees DL2 2AA, DL2 2EX, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pubs • Food • European • Restaurants

"We had lunch here recently with friends, seven of us in total, to celebrate one couple's golden wedding anniversary. We had a private room upstairs and everything was excellent, delicious food, nothing could be faulted on everyone's meal, very friendly and good service. We have been many times and will continue to return often"

'eleven' at Houndgate Townhouse

➤ 11 Houndgate Darlington, Durham DL1 5RF, United Kingdom

Beer • Steak • Coffee • Brasseries

"We had afternoon tea this Saturday for my daughters Birthday. The setting is lovely and the staff are very friendly. The afternoon tea was delicious and they also catered for 2 fussy 12 year olds who were worried they wouldn’t like anything this was not the case and afternoon tea was demolished quickly! My daughter was given an extra sweet treat as it was her birthday, which was a lovely touch and she thought was fab. Would highly recommend and will look forward to another visit soon."

The Old Yard Tapas

➤ 98 Bondgate (at The Old Yard), Darlington, England, DL3 7JY, United Kingdom

Pizza • Spanish • European • Vegetarian

"Oh my goodness, I wish I lived closer so I could visit again tomorrow. They have a separate vegan menu which has many of their staples made vegan. They have a range of tapas options, vegan gyros, platters and larger plates. We had the Halloumi and chorizo gyros (granted the Halloumi wasn’t to our taste, but we ate the rest). It came with chips, aioli, a little salad too. I had the hummus and pitta which was lovely really creamy and full of flavour. I had the patatas aioli which was incredible and my favourite was the borakakia (aubergine wrapped feta topped with marinara sauce). This is a dish I’ve had in Greece many times prior to being vegan, and I never thought I’d get anything close. Genuinely just closed my eyes and enjoyed it! Staff were attentative, friendly, and clued up about vegan offerings. Genuinely couldn’t fault the place! Ambience was great too."

The Oak Tree Inn

➤ Yarm Road, DL2 1RF, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • Vegan • British

"It is with great sadness that I write this review. We visited on the 30th August 2023, and I was looking forward to it. Firstly, the venue has been nicely redesigned, however the dining room is small and very cramped. We asked to be seated in the covered area outside and that was really nice with some nice living flame centre pieces. The staff were really helpful, and we ordered out meals. Having followed the owner from his two previous venues we expected a similar standard, however we were very disappointed. Four meals ordered. Steak pie was just ok, the vegetables were quite hard and inedible, the chunky chips where a disappointment with lots of small bits in bottom of the serving basket. The Chicken skewers were really good and no complaints there. The peppercorn sauce with the grilled chicken was gloopy, and clearly either a packet mix or the awful jar you get from Makro, no taste and very little peppercorn flavour, very poor, however the chicken was well cooked and presented. The Fillet Salmon with prawns was nowhere near a fillet salmon with four small salmon chunks and a bowl full of salad which looked like it has been tipped straight from the bag. All in all a very below average food experience. I have always rated the food from the two previous establishments the owner managed, I am so sad to see this poor standard. There was a small wedding party with a guest in a wheelchair and there was no ramp to enable the chair to exit the eating area, so one of our guests helped the other three people life the chair over the step, not sure where this stands with the Equality and Disability Act or indeed the liability on the establishments insurance should an accident or inquiry have occurred. However we only to happy to help the gentleman maintain his dignity to exit the dining area without any fuss. Sorry Chris, but we will not be coming back anytime soon, I know you are better than this, and you can provide a very high standard of food, sadly this was not what we are used too. please accept this review in the spirit in which it is given and I hope you can look to seek improvements, where necessary, as I believe you deserve success."

The Tuns At Sadberge

➤ Sadberge, DL2 1RU, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pub • Pasta • Steak • British

"I visited The Three Tuns in Sadberge on Wednesday, November 22nd. There was no dedicated car park, so I had to park on the street which was not ideal. Once inside the pub, we were shown to our table, given menus, and our drinks order was taken. For starters, we ordered the Warmed Crusted Brie and Korean Sticky Belly Pork. For mains, we had the Pork Au Poirve with Braised Veg and Shoestring Potatoes, as well as the Plain Parmo with Chips and Creamy Slaw. The starters were presented nicely, with the warm Brie being exceptional. The Korean Sticky Belly Pork looked visually stunning but was a bit disappointing in flavor. Both mains were delicious, with the Pork Fillet Au Poirve being slightly smaller in portion size than expected but still very tasty. The Parmo was fresh and good quality, the Slaw was very creamy, the Chips were well-cooked and tasty. Overall, it was a pleasant meal with very professional service from the waiter and waitress. The pricing was reasonable as well."

The Bay Horse

➤ 28 West Green, DL5 6PE, Darlington, United Kingdom

Wine • Steak • Cakes • British

"This restaurant offers a great value for money with prices ranging from £1 to £10 per person. The food, service, and atmosphere all received top marks of 5. Some recommended dishes include Creamy Garlic Mushrooms, Scampi Chips and Salad, Fish and Chips, Beef Lasagne with Garlic Bread, Chicken Katsu Curry, Chicken Parmo, Steak and Ale Pie, and Peppered Brisket."

The Spotted Dog

➤ 6 The Green, Darlington I-DL2 2LJ, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

"I had a wonderful experience dining here! The food was exceptional, and the service was equally impressive. **Service:** Dine-in **Meal Type:** Dinner **Price per Person:** £30–40 **Food Rating:** 5/5 **Service Rating:** 5/5 **Atmosphere Rating:** 5/5 I highly recommend trying the Fish and Chips, Steak Pie, and Sunday Roast. **Parking:** There's plenty of parking available. Overall, a perfect evening!"

The Raby Hunt

➤ Summerhouse, Darlington, United Kingdom, DL2 3UD

Wine • Steak • Drinks • British

"We’ve driven past the sign for this place 100’s of times over the years, never took any notice until someone mentioned what it was. We’ve been lucky enough to visit some fabulous places for taster menus and got to say this one is now our joint first with midsummer house. The place itself is very quirky with the decor, the rooms were beautiful and absolutely spotless. Lots of lovely big towels in the bathroom and toiletries, comfy bed and pillows, well stocked mini bar, kettle and coffee machine and the most wonderful smelling reed diffuser. We pulled in to the car park and someone came out immediately to take our bags and greet us. We had a rather special glass of champagne before our taster menu started. We were shown to our table and the next couple of hours were phenomenal, every single course was truly delightful, as was the wine flight. There was also a little footstool to put your bag on. Every single member of the team were friendly and courteous, brilliant explanations of each dish and wine, absolutely stunning. Breakfast was a help yourself to fruit, the most amazing tomatoes that were thinly sliced with just a bit of salt and pepper on, cheese, home cooked tasty ham, smoked salmon, pan au chocolate, jams etc. choice of tea or coffee, grapefruit or orange juice, fresh water and a glass of champagne. Then bacon with either fried, poached or scrambled eggs on sourdough toast plus fresh toast on a separate plate. The young lady who served breakfast was such a lovely lady and even took the trouble to write down various recommendations of places to stay in Italy. We truly had the most amazing experience from start to finish, would definitely highly recommend. Nothing was too much trouble, staff fantastic, huge talent on the food and wine side. We would love to go back when the menu changes. Simply one of the best"

The Devonport

➤ 1618 The FrontCounty Durham DL2 1AS, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pub • Vegan • British • Vegetarian

"the personal was all wonderful, the whole place was immaculately clean and you could feel that it did not run half measures or that "ll do, it was wonderful. eating is worth going for them! they were for my very specific nutritional requirements, without saying that there were suitable choices on the menu. make sure that they book a table, as is popular with locals. our 6 years old felt very at home with its sofa bed. parking was just in front. the breakfast was as delicious as the evening meal. restaurant had a nice atmosphere. the shower was hot and powerful. family room was large compared to large chain hotels."

George Dragon

➤ 4 East Green, DL5 6PP, Darlington, United Kingdom

Fish • Steak • Coffee • British

"I booked for 10 of us on Saturday night. We sent in our menu choices via Facebook messenger. We were running slightly late for our booking and were told that was no problem. We arrived and were directed to our table with a warm and friendly welcome. Drinks orders were taken and our pre-ordered food started to arrive. Everything was spot on, generous portions, friendly staff and great food. Definitely recommended"

Eastern Bamboo

➤ 194 Northgate, DL1 1QU, Darlington, United Kingdom

Fish • Coffee • Seafood • European

"Service was 5*, fantastic, they were so warm and friendly. Food was very well presented, but a bit too salty/greasy for our taste. Complementary fruit was a lovely touch though. Restaurant was also bit dark and disposable tablecloths not very environmental. If they could add more vegetarian options to their menu we would probably go back, simply because they were so polite and welcoming. Service: Dine in"

The Copper Beech

➤ Neasham Road, DL1 4DH, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pub • Steak • British • European

"Last visited here back in 2006,whilst on a b11 licensing course with punch taverns, and it was good, it was part of a chain then with a tenant landlord. Today's visit proved that it has improved since then and has become an independent operation. Staff although young have been well trained and were very attentive, eager to work and ensure that the customer has everything they need. Wife had the 12oz horseshoe Gammon and it was no issue to substitute fries instead of the homemade chips. Myself I went for the barbecue bacon Parmo (this was the first place I had one all those years ago) It was excellent as were the homemade chips and slaw, we both fought to eat it all, and leave room for dessert . Berry Eton mess for the long haired Colonel, and salted caramel cheesecake with ice cream for me. Good size portions for both. Even though they don't accept Blue light card, the bill including drinks was only just over £47. This venue has definitely made it's way close to the top of our regular dining out list."

Tre Amici

➤ 82 Skinnergate, Darlington I-DL3 7LX, United Kingdom

Pizza • Vegan • Vegetarian • Gluten Free

"I dined at this restaurant for lunch and had a fantastic experience. The food was exceptional, earning a solid 5 out of 5, particularly the Spaghetti Carbonara, which I highly recommend. The service was also top-notch, rated 5 out of 5, making me feel welcome and well taken care of throughout my meal. The atmosphere matched the quality of the food and service, receiving another perfect score of 5. With prices ranging from £10 to £20 per person, this place is a great value for a delightful dining experience!"

The Clubhouse

➤ The Clubhouse,DL2 2, United Kingdom, DL2 2DU, Darlington

Grill • Coffee • British • Ice Cream

"Once again, in the space of a couple of months I am having to post a negative review of the clubhouse lunch. From a party of three, our order was for two of the Macaroni Cheese. When it arrived, it was lukewarm at best and was a congealed gloopy mass. We mentioned this at the time and ŵere given an apology. By way of recompense we were given a free dessert but this did not cover the cost of the inedible Macaroni Cheese. As an aside, I’d like to mention that the last time I complained about lunch, which was never served, the reason given was that the Macaroni cheese is freshly made from scratch and takes a long time to serve. Todays offering might have been freshly made from scratch at some point but certainly not recently."

The Orangery

➤ Hurworth-on-Tees DL2 2DU, DL2 2BQ, Darlington, United Kingdom

Steak • British • European • Vegetarian

"Took my fiancé here for her birthday for a spa day at the Rockliffe Hotel. The restaurant serves food at Michelin star prices but food doesn 't quite cut it. Service is fine and brought up allergy note on reservation at the beginning of meal, but staff should try to smile a bit more and try to be more engaging. More annoyed than anything else as the restaurant engaged in the age old sin of set menu/taster menu sized dishes on the à la carte menu. As expected left feeling extremely hungry despite spending over £250 for two three course meals and a bottle of wine, left the hotel premises a couple hours later to get McDonald 's. As for the food itself, okay, but just didn 't quite cut it. Lamb was bland, the risotto nothing to shout about (unoriginal), and nothing that I couldn 't get at a French Bistro in Edinburgh or Newcastle for half the price and twice the quantity. Bakewell tart for desert was somewhat redeeming. @Chef check out l 'escargot bleu in Edinburgh for three courses done right, or do what Hjem in Northumberland does and get rid of the à la carte menu so people know not to come if they don 't want to sit through 8-10 courses. Not sure about the mix of English and French dishes either, local ingredients but no local inspiration. Feel free to invite me back when you 've fixed this, and please fix this as you are obviously quite talented. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: £100+ Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 3"

Tomahawk Steakhouse Darlington

➤ Unit 6 Feethams, Darlington I-DL1 5RD, United Kingdom

Grill • Seafood • British • Steakhouse

"Additionally, the service was painfully slow, especially considering we were the first guests in the restaurant when it opened. It took us 45 minutes just to receive cutlery and drinks. The biggest letdown was that this was meant to be a celebration for my partner and me’s civil partnership ceremony party, and with all the rave reviews about Tomahawk, we thought we couldn't go wrong. Unfortunately, we were mistaken. It felt like the biggest waste of money I've ever spent at a restaurant. And don't expect a classy atmosphere; they had a broken window that they attempted to conceal with cardboard boxes. It was also freezing inside on what was a cold, snowy winter afternoon, indicating a tight budget when it comes to heating. Overall, we will definitely not be returning."

Burtree Inn

➤ Burtree Gate, Darlington, United Kingdom

Pub • Wine • Steak • Brunch

"Whilst staying in the area we as a group visited for lunch. When we first walked through the doors we were greeted by a very warm welcoming lady who showed us to our seats. We ordered food which arrived approximately 15-20 mins later which is always a good sign as you know it has been freshly cooked and not reheated. I ordered a normal chicken parmo with hand cut chips. The parmo was nicely cooked and very succulent. The chips were as good as any I've tasted anywhere. The veggie lasagne I was informed was delicious also the burtree chicken dish with a mouthwatering sauce scored very highly by my wife's reckoning. It was also great to see a child's 3 course menu very well presented and priced. We had varied drinks from lager beer and wine all fine. We found all the staff absolutely fantastic very friendly and caring. This was a great experience for dining out and will be returning if we are in the area. Many thanks to all at The Burtree Inn"

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