County Durham Restaurant Guide

Hugo's Restaurant

Hugo's Restaurant is located in the old part of the original 16th century country house, which is situated within 67 acres of parklands, and owned by the Summerson family. The restaurant, which offers an intimate setting, and has been awarded with 2 AA rosettes for fine dining, boasts captivating views over the nine hole golf course.

• Address: Hall Garth Golf & Country Club, Coatham Munderville, Darlington, DL1 3LU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £32.00

Joe Rigatonis - Darlington

• Address: Imperial Centre, Grange Road, Darlington, DL1 5NQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Joe Rigatonis - Hartlepool

• Address: 21 Church Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7DH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

Joe Rigatonis - Stockton

• Address: Castlegate Quay, Stockton-On-Tees, TS18 1BZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: N/A

J's @ 636

Situated on the outskirts of the picturesque boutique town of Yarm, The Parkmore Hotel was originally built as a private house for the family of a wealthy shipbuilder. They have recently opened their refurbished restaurant J's @ 636 with a completely new look, incorporating high back chairs, contemporary furniture, exciting crockery and ornate glassware, all married to the service and food, which is delivered by attentive staff.

• Address: Best Western Parkmore Hotel & Leisure Club, 636 Yarm Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0DH (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £30.00

Juniper Restaurant

The Junipers Restaurant within this handsome 14th century manor and former hunting lodge for Henry VIII offers a seasonally changing menu, with an inclination towards fish. However, should you feel so inclined there is always a good line in ostrich.

• Address: The Manor House Hotel, The Green, West Auckland, nr Bishop Auckland, DL14 9HW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £38.00

Kaminaki Greek Taverna

There is much to recommend at Taverna Kaminaki as it offers delicious, authentic Greek and Mediterranean food in a warm and welcoming village-style ambience. All the dishes are freshly prepared by owner/chef, Antonios, and he presents a fine choice of authentic starters like tzatziki, the well-known greek yoghourt, cucumber and garlic dip; houmous; kalamarakia tiganita, deep-fried squid; keftedes, home-made meatballs in tomato sauce with a hint of garlic and spanakopittakia, filo pastries filled with spinach and feta cheese.

• Address: 92 Church Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 1TW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Greek
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £26.00

Knight's Restaurant at Kings Lodge Hotel

Every now and again a change from more sober establishments is in order, and this is just what's on offer at King's Lodge. The lighting is rigged to gently shift the mood, there is live jazz piano, the décor is cool and the fine art demands a second, or even third glance.

• Address: Flass Vale, Waddington Street, Durham, DH1 4BG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Krimo's Restaurant

Karen and Krimo Bouabda opened Krimo's on 4th May 1985 with a mere £250 at the seaside resort of Seaton Carew (Hartlepool) in the North-East of England. They quickly put the restaurant on the map with the help of immensely dedicated staff, a few of whom are still with them.

• Address: The Marina, Hartlepool, TS24 0YB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Mediterranean, North African
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £31.00

Lotus Garden

• Address: Unit 1, Navigation Point, Hartlepool Marina, Hartlepool, TS24 0UG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Chinese, Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £25.00