El Castillo

Market Pl, Bishop Auckland
01388 600530

Recent Reviews

Diane Kaye

Had a meal here tonight. Very small portions. Prawns came with shells on in batter not the best.Didn't find value for money.

Tom Passmore

Beautifully presented, freshly cooked, tasty tapas.We went for a family meal for a birthday and had a great lunch. We tried everything on the menu and all of it was presented, cooked and tasted great. Would highly recommend the Chorizo y Fig a la Sidra, as well as the Valencian Carrots and the bread board which had a tasty selection of breads and gorgeous cultured buttter

bexyera10

This was my second time visiting here and it did not disappoint. I live locally and this is the perfect place for a wine and dine night with the girls. We ordered cocktails and shared 4 courses, the hummus, pollo citrico, besugo go-go and pan con tomate. The food was incredible and the bread was so fresh and tasty! I would definitely recommend ✨

Kelly Guest

The room was freezing no atmosphere to match the cold room.Choice was really poor far too little choiceDecor was niceFood was not great very bland and overpricedReally disappointed as been looking forward to going for a long timeGet a decent menu and turn up the heat

Ian H

Super tasty food and fast efficient and every so friendly service. Highly recommended if you're visiting Bishop Auckland Castle and Faith Centre nearby. Highly recommend Ed.

Michael Grainger

Very limited food menu, a shame when compared to venues in Darlington. Nicely cooked and lovely staff.

Lorraine Ellison

The food was excellent. We had 6 tapas dishes between 2 of us which was probably one too many. My favourite was the beetroot as it was a work of art. I also loved the fish and the croquettes dishes.It's light and airy atmosphere with good quality glasses and crockery.I would recommend booking but you can sit at the bar if there are no tables available.We plan to go again as the food was so lovely.

victoriasM8773FO

Excellent Tapas place in Bish Vegas marketplace. Really impressed with the quality of the tapas - we really rated the carrot dish and the bravas. Also had pudding. Yum the tarte Santiago was delicious!

Odyssey14273430555

It’s great food and I felt relaxed the staff were very nice and I enjoyed my lunch there. Is so smart and nice and comfortable.

caribecove14

This is a lovely, bright, welcoming restaurant. Every dish we had was first class. The Gambas and the calamari were particularly good. Efficient friendly staff rounded off an enjoyable afternoon.

christopher l

First visit to this friendly restaurant Good choice of fresh flavoursome food Helpful waiting staff Modern, bright & clean premises Good value Complements the cultural developments of Auckland Project

Graye01

Beautiful and authentic tapas, a feel of real Spain in an unexpected setting. Well worth the visit and will go again

cderii

This a 5 out of 5 for food and staff but loses a star due to lack of ambience in the restaurant. The food was excellent - the staff were friendly and helpful. We had almost every dish on the menu to share and there wasn't one we wouldnt order again.. tasty, filling and a good variety. But....We felt the area was stark and uninviting even as it filled up ... needs plants or something as it lacks 'warmth'. The lighting was very bright and harsh. But the food was very good value and wd enjoyed our meal.

John R

Staff very nice, restaurant bright and clean. They recommend you chose three items each which we did and I reckon all four of us were disappointed. Quality of food only ok ,quantity very small, could have eaten it all again and not been stuffed. 2 beers an orange and coffee for the wife £72 per couple and still hungry

Scilla Dillon

Myself and a friend were visiting the town(Thurs 7th Sept) and really wanted to try the tapas...we had 2 dogs and it was a nice day. Only two tables outside which were occupied and the restaurant was completely EMPTY. We got a poor reaction to our request for a couple of chairs outside so we could order. Understand it may not have been an easy task but a little more courtesy would have been appreciated. We had to move on elsewhere. Otherwise Bishop Auckland Castle/grounds/gallery etc is magic.

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