Bistro Italiano

Review summary

1. J

   James

   London

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Splendid place and welcome. Large range of daily specials and beautifully cooked classics Wide choice of wines Linen clothes make such a difference Suggest booking as a busy place A real gem
   

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   Paul

   Edinburgh

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   We had a table booked for 7pm and were kept waiting outside with around 15 other people who were also booked for 7pm. After 25 minutes and not a single person coming out to speak to us, we left and went elsewhere. I can’t understand the point of a booking system and then getting things so drastically wrong. Overbooking happens. But by this many people? And not coming to check on anyone was just really poor.
   

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   Richard

   County Durham

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   On arrival we were welcomed and our table was ready. Good service and excellent food. It’s always a great experience eating here. 👍👍
   

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   Andrew

   London

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We had a fantastic meal and really enjoyed our evening. It was our first time in Durham and we had explored the city Centre looking for dinner options. The bistro was a little bit further away but absolutely worth the walk. We focused on the specials menu and were delighted with our dishes. This is a proper family run restaurant, with a lovely relaxed atmosphere and lots of locals who clearly appreciate what it has to offer. It’s a little taste of Italy in the north of England. Thanks to the whole team for a really fine experience, it reminded us of wonderful holidays.
   

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   Lisa

   London

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good food. Very friendly , excellent service. Had a good meal at a great price.
   

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   Nicole

   VIP

   London

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on February 3, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   New to this restaurant and a visitor to Durham, so chose this based on other very positive reviews. From the outside it doesn’t look like much but when inside it feels very welcoming and vibrant. It had a lovely atmosphere, very cosy, food choice was fantastic, our meals were very big but delicious. It was extremely busy for a Monday night, obviously very popular, so glad I’d booked. I will definitely be visiting again when next in Durham.
   

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   Victoria

   County Durham

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We went Christmas Day, food was excellent and service was outstanding.
   

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   Andrea

   Yorkshire

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was lovely. Great service and excellent atmosphere
   

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   rosalyn

   Manchester

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on December 25, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful Christmas Day, Tony is a lovely man, the staff were very attentive, the food was very good! The salmon was incredible, and the vegetarian ravioli was amazing!! It was a cosy lovely atmosphere, greeted with drink on arrival, Christmas crackers, very busy with lovely fellow guests. I would highly recommend this restaurant it’s a hidden gem. We will definitely be visiting again when I’m in the area. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Bedfordshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Unusually we went to this Italian to try its Sunday roast! We were not disappointed l. Generous portions and a delicious feed followed. We will certainly return.
    

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