Spice Lounge - Carte

Thai River

➤ The Riverwalk, 19 Millburngate, Durham, Durham, DH14SL, County Durham, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Sushi • Asiatic • Seafood

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"The best Thai restaurant we've experienced in Durham! Every time we order dinner from there, we are never disappointed. Everything from start to finish is exceptional. We are especially thrilled with the curry—it's the best flavor we've ever had. The taste, portion sizes, and quality of the ingredients are all excellent. And the view of the cathedral is beautiful. Thank you!"

Bistro Italiano

➤ Claypath, DH1 1QT, County Durham, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Pizza • Seafood • Mexican

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"lovely Italian restaurant, not reminiscent of the chain restaurants, just as i prefer them, authentic. Wonderful food, fab specials board the crab ravioli was sublime and perfectly seasoned. We had a bottle of wonderful Gavi di Gavi and lovely friendly knowledgeable service. Will definitely return, its years since i ate here and its still so good. Highly recommend"

Lebaneat

➤ 47 North Bailey, Durham DH1 3ET, United Kingdom

Carte • Kebab • Pizza • Mexican • Seafood

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"We stumbled upon a unique gem in Durham called Shaheen's. Despite a power outage in the area, Shaheen's remained open and welcoming on a cold and rainy night. Adam, the son of founder Bob, greeted us warmly, giving the restaurant a family-run feel. The food showed a genuine passion for family recipes, with well-managed spice levels and flavorful dishes. We tried starters like the fried onion, mushrooms and garlic, and a lamb kabob, with the kabob standing out as a favorite. The black dal was a pleasant surprise. For mains, we enjoyed the Chicken tikka, which was both mild and spicy, paired with brown basmati rice and garlic naan. Overall, Shaheen's is a homestyle restaurant where you feel cared for. We will definitely be back for more. Cheers, Shaheen's!"

The Avenue

➤ Avenue Street, DH1 2PT, County Durham, United Kingdom

Carte • Pubs • Beer • Steak • Fries

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"We walked to this village pub and decided to have food. The drinks were a fair price, and there appeared a decent menu. We had some chicken fillets to start, which were okay. However, the mains are very dreadful. The chips on both meals looked as though they had been fried ten times, simply burnt as was the fish which was simply inedible. The excuse for mushy peas was dry and bland. The gammon was overcooked, and both meals were saturated with salt but no condiments on the outside table. The lady serving was pleasant enough, and we gave feedback. She advised the locals don't go anymore I won't be going back either. Part of the excuse was that they didn't decide the food Punch Taverns agreed on the menu that was irrelevant as no matter how good the food was it was massively overcooked and laced with salt."

Tia's

➤ 84 Claypath, London, DH11RG, DH1 1RG, Durham, United Kingdom

Carte • Cafés • Pizza • Mexican • Seafood

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"Visited at happy hour....the staff are super friendly, I ordered the potato skins, onion rose and Texas 2step. I think the happy hour portions may be slightly smaller compared to the pics in reviews.....but for this I am glad as there was more than enough and good value for money. 1st off the onion rose.....how can onion taste this good??! One of the tastiest things ive ate in a while. The ribs and chicken came out, the ribs were delicious and tender.....I thought I wouldn't eat the chicken goujons as was already full...but they surprised me how nice they were so ended up eating them all. All round great meal, definitely recommend."