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Where to eat Mediterranean food in Durham: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Mediterranean restaurants to try in Durham including Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill, La Spada Ristorante, Tia's, La Spaghettata, Bistro Italiano, Tapas Factory, Gussto tapas bar, La Piazza, Meat N Meze
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9. Meat N Meze
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
A Mediterranean & Middle Eastern restaurant offering freshly prepared chargrilled and meze dishes with a rustic themed decor.
Reviewed By Joanne C
Been here for lunch , the starter hallumi is very tasty. The main course rice and chip is good , the chicken and sauce is ok , but salad is fresh . THe dessert - Fudge cake is warm - so gladly is warm , as a lot of restaurant serve it cold - like buying from Tesco - not good . And the vanilla ice cream is very tasty . Staff is friendly . Overall, it is good dining experience, and will come here again Hi Joanne C,Thank you so much for your review and we are so glad you thoroughly enjoyed your experience with us. We particularly enjoy our desserts too! We hope to see you again very soon!ThanksMeat N Meze
8. La Piazza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By LiLiCockerpoo
We enjoyed a decent Italian meal at this quite large restaurant.... however its size can be a problem as even on a Saturday evening it lacked any real atmosphereNotwithstanding that though, we found the food to be pretty good quality and all was reasonably priced - even though they did mess up a couple of our main course orders
7. Gussto tapas bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 74 reviews
Gussto is a meditaranean restaurant in the heart of durham city. It is a family run business with a unique experience that takes you to the heart of the meditaranean , Our homemade dishes are bursting with flavour in which our chefs take pride in the food
Reviewed By Traveller1999
Restaurant clean and pleasant. Staff were also very pleasant. But the food was disappointing. We had the lunchtime special of 3 tapas for £10.95 per head, so six different dishes between us. Almost all of them were very bland, very much lacking in flavour. The beef was good however, very tender and relatively tasty. i would not have liked to have paid the full menu price for them. The croquettes we had for example - there were only three of them - were quite small, and menu price if I remember correctly was over £5.We would not return here.
6. Tapas Factory
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By Moominmammame
Fantastic meal with my husband. Very well presented, I have to say the staff were amazing too. What an ambiance...we will return very soon.
5. Bistro Italiano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 425 reviews
Reviewed By lynnk285
This is such a charming little authentic italian restaurant. Greeted by very friendly staff - we booked a table in advance and I would definitely recommend doing that as it became full pretty quickly after we were seated. Excellent menu choice including specials - all sounded yummy. I opted for the seafood pasta which I have to say is the best I have ever eaten - plenty of mussels, large prawns and chuncky pieces of fish all in a delicious tomato and garlic sauce. Others had pizza which looked equally as good.Wine choice, although limited, was good quality at reasonable prices.All in all an excellent meal in nice cosy setting with knowledgable and friendly staff.
4. La Spaghettata
Overall Ratings
4 based on 695 reviews
Family owned and independent since 1996. La Spaghettata brings a homely, friendly atmosphere with authentic Italian cooking at the best value for money. Not just a pizza pasta house, our talented chefs bring in fresh local seafood, meat and poultry and cr
Reviewed By The_Dunelmian
Luckily the chain restaurant across the road was full so we thought weâd try here. Very happy about that.Super welcome, big portions of freshly cooked traditional Italian pastas and pizzas.There is a surprisingly wide choice on the menu, with a few specials and something for everyone.Loved the calamari starter, pasta mains were quite big portions and delicious. Vegetarian options a plenty.We didnât feel rushed, the coffee was top notch, and the team of staff were keeping the restaurant clean and tidy.We will be very happy to come back
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3. Tia's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 414 reviews
Freshly prepared authentic Mexican cuisine including enchiladas, chimichangas, fajitas. Our menu also includes slow cooked ribs, handmade pizzas, fish, chicken and steak dishes. Food is cooked to order, so we can adjust our dishes to suit individual dieta
Reviewed By Quinonostante
Nice little restaurant on Claypath. Good menu.Chose the fiery king prawns on Mexican rice and the hanging kebabs. Decent portions and very fresh. Garlic bread wasnât really âbreadâ however, it was a pizza base and not that great.Decent cocktails. Reasonable service.
2. La Spada Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 419 reviews
Reviewed By SarahHBW
There was a large group of us for my mam's 60th birthday, and everything came together wonderfully. Starters and mains were lovely- no complaints. I had the kiev pizza which was lovely, and the mozzarella to start. My mam was surprised with a birthday cake which the restaurant let us eat there. Lovely evening and lovely accommodating staff.Thanks for taking the time to review our restaurant,Iâm glad that you all enjoyed your, and your mum had a great birthday day,
1. Akarsu Turkish Restaurant & Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 435 reviews
Authentic Turkish cuisine set in a 1600's, grade 2 listed building, in the heart of Durham City. A warm welcome comes as standard. Afiyet Olsun.
Reviewed By markah52
Ate as a family of four. A small starter was a good ideas as the main courses were huge. Meat feast for 2 was enough for 3 hungry adults easily. My wife had the sea bass which was delicious and also a good size. The grilled halloumi was an excellent choice too. Meal for 4 £120 including a couple of pints and a G&T and soft drinks. We will be back.
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