Good for a small club, good bar prices if you manage to find your way to the front. Accept suggestions for songs. Best night out in
Fearless60866357600
Me and a friend went for a nice catch up to this restaurant and we’re quite disappointed with the service. It wasn’t awful just not what would I would expect of a place so highly recommended. We didn’t book as it was a Tuesday night and they sat us quickly which was amazing. The problem was that the full time it felt as though they were rushing us out. They didn’t say they couldn’t seat us or mention a time limit to the table but we were fed and billed in under 40 mins which wasn’t ideal. They rushed us to order and they gave us the bill as soon as we finished our food when we hadn’t asked for it and basically told us there was another table reserved so we had to leave. I thought this was rude and if they didn’t have space they shouldn’t of sat us, that would’ve been completely fine. I wasn’t finished my wine and I wasn’t ready to leave but I had no choice. Wouldn’t go back for this reason, food was also only okay. Not as good as expected.
Emmreb86
Visited tonight for my mum's 80th birthday. Wow this place is amazing, the atmosphere was so good and the food was to die for!!! I had the nicest pasta dish I’ve ever had. The service was excellent by everyone, definitely recommend if you are in the Durham area.
Passy 777
Those stairs accessing the place are dangerous. How this bar got a licence to serve alcohol with a dangerous means of access is beyond me. One member of my family lost his life because of those lethal stairs.
Debra Pocklington
I attended the restaurant with 3 friends before we went to the Cathedral.The food was delicious and the portions were very generous.I would definitely go back.
mattywig
Best Lasagne in Durham, maybe the entire world!! Been coming here for years and the friendly atmosphere and great Italian food just keep us coming back. Fabio and the team are absolute legends it’s a must visit if you are in Durham and then you can pop upstairs for a few drinks in the nightclub which is loads of fun!
Rhagnar
First of all, you can't book so you might have to wait, especially in term time. And once you're in, it will be busy and a bit cramped but a great atmosphere. The food is great and the staff are good at their jobs and friendly.
workbehindme_18
6 of us called for early evening meal on a Saturday night. Seated quickly, staff friendly. Menu sufficient to cater for all needs (available on line). Food tasty, what we expected, good size portions which we had to ask to be boxed as we couldn't finish. £145 for 6; what's not to like?
Getaway37661950076
Awesome food and service as usual … best Italians we have ever had … price is reasonable as well … we have quickly become regular’s… 10/10
Cruiser22254518483
Terrible Visited this place last week 10 people including 2 Spanish guests. Was recommended to us against my better judgement. Food: CHEAP but piled high. Un appetising not well cooked or presented. My two Spanish friends were shocked by what was served up. A Tesco Finest range was better than this. I was so embarrassed. The guys are from the Basque region and food is a major part of their culture, to get served a supermarket pizza is shocking Ambience: Awful. What a bunch of miserable staff. They were mostly Italian (from what I could hear) A smile costs nothing. No interaction with us and the Spanish guys tried their pigeon Italian. Yet again down right rude. They rushed us through our meal. Clearing our plates almost on the last mouthful Cost: about average. Verdict: Go to Tesco get a pizza for £2 and put an Italian film on. Just a crap place, I suppose this place caters for students who probably are enjoying a few drinks before they walk in this place and are too drunk to care. Doesn’t really deserve to be there
We hadn't booked but went in early and they found us a table and we had a lovely meal. Husband had their cod special which he said was totally delicious and they made spaghetti aglio olio for me, which I love and which was also delicious. We had their house red wine which was really nice. Staff were super
lovetowander_co_uk
Crowded and not great quality food. The vegetarian lasagne didn’t have much vegetable in it - just a lot of sloppy cheese and tomato.
afm59print
Excellent food and service! Miranda and Lallo were fun and welcoming. The food was delicious, prompt and affordable. Very enjoyable experience
Dream11983186245
Excellent food and good prices and lovely surroundings and also staff were very prompt and friendly … 10/10 in all ways and even though it was a Friday evening was easy enough to get a table on walk in
Nazia R
Food is absolutely delicious, very generous portions, full of favour and arrived piping hot. Martina our waitress went above and beyond to make oir experience exceptional. Authentic restaurant with romantic ambience and delicious food, would definitely recommend and come here again.
Good for a small club, good bar prices if you manage to find your way to the front. Accept suggestions for songs. Best night out in
Me and a friend went for a nice catch up to this restaurant and we’re quite disappointed with the service. It wasn’t awful just not what would I would expect of a place so highly recommended. We didn’t book as it was a Tuesday night and they sat us quickly which was amazing. The problem was that the full time it felt as though they were rushing us out. They didn’t say they couldn’t seat us or mention a time limit to the table but we were fed and billed in under 40 mins which wasn’t ideal. They rushed us to order and they gave us the bill as soon as we finished our food when we hadn’t asked for it and basically told us there was another table reserved so we had to leave. I thought this was rude and if they didn’t have space they shouldn’t of sat us, that would’ve been completely fine. I wasn’t finished my wine and I wasn’t ready to leave but I had no choice. Wouldn’t go back for this reason, food was also only okay. Not as good as expected.
Visited tonight for my mum's 80th birthday. Wow this place is amazing, the atmosphere was so good and the food was to die for!!! I had the nicest pasta dish I’ve ever had. The service was excellent by everyone, definitely recommend if you are in the Durham area.
Those stairs accessing the place are dangerous. How this bar got a licence to serve alcohol with a dangerous means of access is beyond me. One member of my family lost his life because of those lethal stairs.
I attended the restaurant with 3 friends before we went to the Cathedral.The food was delicious and the portions were very generous.I would definitely go back.
Best Lasagne in Durham, maybe the entire world!! Been coming here for years and the friendly atmosphere and great Italian food just keep us coming back. Fabio and the team are absolute legends it’s a must visit if you are in Durham and then you can pop upstairs for a few drinks in the nightclub which is loads of fun!
First of all, you can't book so you might have to wait, especially in term time. And once you're in, it will be busy and a bit cramped but a great atmosphere. The food is great and the staff are good at their jobs and friendly.
6 of us called for early evening meal on a Saturday night. Seated quickly, staff friendly. Menu sufficient to cater for all needs (available on line). Food tasty, what we expected, good size portions which we had to ask to be boxed as we couldn't finish. £145 for 6; what's not to like?
Awesome food and service as usual … best Italians we have ever had … price is reasonable as well … we have quickly become regular’s… 10/10
Terrible Visited this place last week 10 people including 2 Spanish guests. Was recommended to us against my better judgement. Food: CHEAP but piled high. Un appetising not well cooked or presented. My two Spanish friends were shocked by what was served up. A Tesco Finest range was better than this. I was so embarrassed. The guys are from the Basque region and food is a major part of their culture, to get served a supermarket pizza is shocking Ambience: Awful. What a bunch of miserable staff. They were mostly Italian (from what I could hear) A smile costs nothing. No interaction with us and the Spanish guys tried their pigeon Italian. Yet again down right rude. They rushed us through our meal. Clearing our plates almost on the last mouthful Cost: about average. Verdict: Go to Tesco get a pizza for £2 and put an Italian film on. Just a crap place, I suppose this place caters for students who probably are enjoying a few drinks before they walk in this place and are too drunk to care. Doesn’t really deserve to be there
Restaurantji Recommends
We hadn't booked but went in early and they found us a table and we had a lovely meal. Husband had their cod special which he said was totally delicious and they made spaghetti aglio olio for me, which I love and which was also delicious. We had their house red wine which was really nice. Staff were super
Crowded and not great quality food. The vegetarian lasagne didn’t have much vegetable in it - just a lot of sloppy cheese and tomato.
Excellent food and service! Miranda and Lallo were fun and welcoming. The food was delicious, prompt and affordable. Very enjoyable experience
Excellent food and good prices and lovely surroundings and also staff were very prompt and friendly … 10/10 in all ways and even though it was a Friday evening was easy enough to get a table on walk in
Food is absolutely delicious, very generous portions, full of favour and arrived piping hot. Martina our waitress went above and beyond to make oir experience exceptional. Authentic restaurant with romantic ambience and delicious food, would definitely recommend and come here again.