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ASK - Durham Summary

  • Address: The Royal York Hotel, Unit 4 Walkergate, Durham, DH1 1SQ (Map)
  • Tel: +44 (0)1913 832567
  • E-mail: N/A
  • Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
  • Opening Times:
    Mon - Sun: 12:00 - 23:00
  • Avg Price: £22.00
 

(Avg Price is the average cost per person for a full meal, drinks/wine and service/tip.)

ASK - Durham Description

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking.

Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken. Their claim to serve freshly prepared quality food in stylish and comfortable surroundings with friendly and efficient service proved to be absolutely spot on.

Since then I have also discovered that a degree of consistency seems to operate throughout their restaurants, and that certainly does take some achieving, implying a degree of management that is enviable. They are perfect places for an impromptu snack, a bit of culinary grazing, or the full works, and families are catered for particularly well.

Their trendy décor usually comprises tiled floors and black furniture with well set tables that sparkle with glass, silver and spotless linen. Ten starters include crostini and bruschetta, followed by a range of salads, pasta and al forno, oven baked pasta, some with chicken.

The pizzas are stone baked in the oven, creating a crisp, authentic and delicious flavour, and they all come topped with mozzarella and tomato. Calzone introduce a touch of opulence with a folded pizza baked in the oven and topped with garlic butter and melted grana padano, whilst inside expect to find chicken or a vegetarian mix.

Amongst the specials may I warmly, in every sense, recommend the polpette al forno, a popular Milanese dish of beef meatballs sautéed in garlic with fire roasted peppers, caramelised onions, chilli and pomodoro sauce, with penne pasta, topped with cheese and oven baked.

An enticing selection of desserts list banoffee pie and tiramisu amongst them, and the coffee tastes like coffee, which may sound banal, but I guess you know what I mean.

Thanks to a well selected wine list speculative drinking can offer handsome dividends, even with prices rarely crossing the £20 barrier.

Your Reviews of ASK - Durham

Andrew Holt (13 June 2008)

This is the second time I am writing to compliment the staff at Durham restaurant. I took some clients there some time ago and because of the service, I took another set of my customers to the restaurant and the service was excellent again. Its always a worry when you have been to a place before and your expectations are high the second time round and you don't want to get disappointed. This was not the case so my thanks to Ross and his team. Andrew Holt, Bootham Engineers.

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Additional Info for ASK - Durham

  • Yes Children welcome
  • No Groups allowed
  • No Air conditioning
  • No Outside seating
  • Yes Reservations
  • No Cover Charge
  • House red: £11.95
  • House white: £11.95
  • Service charge: Not included, 10% for 8 or more
 
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