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La recensione a 4 stelle di Angela: Durham SO badly needed this place. Listen, it isnt amazing, but its amazing for what it is: a cheap, Asian-based, make-your-own noodle/rice place. There is a reason this place is already a huge hit with the students. The food is cheap (starting at £2.95) and the options are endless. Add your own meat, sauce, choose your favorite type and rice or noodles and go. Its quick, easy and just plain good. -
La recensione a 4 stelle di Angela: I had avoided Bistro Italiano like the plague because of the mass of bad Italian in Durham. I figured it was just like the rest of them. Had the opportunity to go the other night with a large party and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. I ordered gnocchi which can sometimes not go too well. They did it perfectly, really very good. Everyone else seemed very happy with their meals and it all looked very good and at a reasonable price for the quality. Service was a bit spotty, but it was a very large group so its understandable. Will return!
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La recensione a 4 stelle di Angela: After hearing about the old Numjai location reopening as Central Thai I was really excited to try it. Finally got to with a group of eight. I found the experience to be somewhat hit or miss, but overall worth four stars. First, the location isnt exactly the easiest to find. If the Gates is open you can walk straight through to the restaurant, but when we went at 7:30pm the Gates was closed so we ended up wandering around the underground parking area until we finally found a staircase at the back. Once inside the atmosphere is very nice, bordering on the edge of 'dress-up', at least when we were there. It was a Saturday night so it was very, very busy - almost completely full. Where I think I would fault Central is with their service. Perhaps due to the large amount of tables the service was fairly slow and abrupt. It also took quite some time for our food to come out, again probably due to the large amount of people. When it came to the food it was all very good. The Tom Yum soup was spot on delicious, though a small bowl of it was six quid. The main entrees (I had duck with basil and phad kee mau) were also very good, though I believe the average diner would see it as a fairly small portion for the price. I believe one was eight quid and the other was twelve. On the plus side they have a large, reasonably-priced wine list from which we had a good bottle of white wine. Overall I feel that Central Thai is the best Thai food I have had in the Durham area. It looks like they have some promising lunch specials so that is worth checking out, the atmosphere is lovely, Im sure the service will be alright once they work out the kinks, the food is very good. -
La recensione a 5 stelle di Angela: Im surprised no one has reviewed The Vic yet. This is my (and a lot of other peoples) go-to pub. The atmosphere is a mix of locals, postgraduate students and professors. I rarely, if ever, see the typical undergraduate student population here. The Vic is everything you want a pub to be. The atmosphere is quintessential British pub. No TVs, no music, just nice old wood, vintage pictures and fireplaces. It is consistently rated as one of Britains top B&Bs and is a go-to place for real ales (silver star CAMRA rating), friendly people and a strong whiskey. The Vic is all charm and there is a reason is it a favorite with both locals and visitors. -
La recensione a 5 stelle di Angela: Honestly with the plethora of (bad) Italian in Durham all the restaurants sort of cancel each other out. So, when a friend suggested we try this new Italian place I was a bit hesitant. Upon entering we knew immediately that there was promise. The staff was actually speaking Italian. A good sign. The ambiance is nice. A small, comfortable space on the second floor with windows overlooking Saddler St. The service was attentive but not obtrusive. The menu was stellar with options from pastas to seafood to steaks to chicken. Lots of starters, tempting desserts and great drinks like grappa and strega. There was also a specials board that featured both starts and main courses. We started with pate-filled mushrooms and steamed mussel starters. Both were great. The plate of mussels was huge for a starter portion. My dining companion ordered a black pepper and tarragon (?) filet of salmon and I had spaghetti with a seafood red sauce. My spaghetti was lovely with two large whole crawfish, squid, salmon pieces and mussels. We finished off with espresso and grappa. All together it was a wonderful experience. The menu is large and has something for everyone. The staff is so welcoming and friendly. The ambiance is lovely. The prices are reasonable for the quality of the food with starters starting around 4 quid up and mains from 6 quid up to 40+ for items like full lobsters etc. -
La recensione a 4 stelle di Angela: I stopped by this place for the first time the other night having just moved to Durham. When I walked into the side closest to the street there were a few local men standing around the bar talking. The female bartender greeted me right away and then she and the guys proceeded to give me details on all the British beers I wasnt familiar with. Finally picked a good one and sat down for a pint with a friend. Bartender, friendly. People, friendly. Beer, great. Atmosphere, cozy and perfect. -
Durham, Regno Unito
La recensione a 5 stelle di Angela: No words. Amazing. OK, I do have words... Every single person can find something they love about Durham Cathedral. The architecture. The religion. The history. The sheer amazingness of the place. Taking a walk around inside during Sunday service (while being quiet and mindful of the church-goers) is a special experience. If you close your eyes you can imagine yourself back in time. At night they turn on massive spotlights which only enhance the magnificence of the exterior of the cathedral. This is a do-not-miss sight at night! -
La recensione a 5 stelle di Angela: Love The Golden Pearl! This Asian market has everything you need. Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese - things from virtually everywhere. It is a lifesaver when you want to avoid the fake Asian grocery items at Tesco and want the real stuff. They even have a great freezer section with rare fruits/vegetables and things like fresh kaffir leaf and seafood. Aside from food they also sell things like rice cookers, woks, chopsticks, etc. More recently Golden Pearl has also added a little cafe section with a menu serving mainly Thai food. They have a selection of usually 4-5 daily specials and a little seating area so you can seat and eat while reading a book or watching people walk down North Road. I would say this is definitely the best Thai food you are going to get in Durham. Sometimes some of the curries can be a bit broken, but each time I go here they seem to be getting better and better and really nailing things down. -
La recensione a 5 stelle di Angela: I return to Falafel Al Hana over and over and over. It is my go-to place in Durham when I want great food that has flavor at a decent price. Love it! -
La recensione a 5 stelle di Angela: Im not sure there is anything not to like about Vennels. The atmosphere is quaint, but there are multiple-stories (including one with a lovely fireplace) and an outdoor patio. The service was very helpful and friendly. The building and interior are adorable. The food... ... great! Today I had the homemade mushroom soup which was creamy without being pasty, deep, earthy mushroom flavor with nice chunks of mushroom and parsley. Came with a huge homemade roll which was perfect, crusty on the outside, soft and yeasty on the inside. Also had a great piece of ginger bread. Rich, spicy, flavorful, dense, ginger-y without being overpowering. Love this place! -
La recensione a 4 stelle di Angela: I was admittedly hesitant about Tia's, not quite sure what sort of Mexican I would find in Durham. I was very pleasantly surprised. Tried the chili beef enchilada and chicken sweetcorn chimichanga. Got both with rice (though you could get fries instead). Flavors were very good, chimichanga was crispy, but not oily. Good amount of cheese and sauce on enchilada. The rice on the side was fluffy and flavorful (though we put a good amount of hot sauce on it all). Split a pitcher of strawberry margarita (which was very good) for 14 quid, which was a great deal as we got about eight glasses out of it and the glasses were individually priced at 4 quid. They had a large selection of drinks with a full bar, all looked interesting. Service was friendly and very good. Place has a nice, cozy atmosphere. Will definitely be back! -
La recensione a 4 stelle di Angela: I only had an espresso here, but I really enjoyed it. A nice out-of-the-way location, a small cozy inside. Didnt get to eat anything, but the menu looked really great, including American-style flapjacks and a late breakfast menu!