Where You Need to Book for Durham Restaurant Week
Dine at a discount during Durham Restaurant Week
Coarse
One of only two Michelin Guide-featured restaurants in the city, Coarse specialises in relaxed fine dining, with a bright, open and understated interior. The tasting menu is full of elevated modern British cuisine and changes regularly. From Thursday to Saturday during Restaurant Week, enjoy a three-course lunch menu for only £27.
Reform Place, North Road DH1 4RZ
0191 380 5776
coarse.restaurant
FIIK
Durham’s newest addition, FIIK takes a fun and relaxed approach to its tasting menus, with regular menu changes to keep things fresh and exciting. From Tuesday to Thursday of Restaurant Week, tuck into four courses for only £25, with a supplementary course available for £10.
12 Elvet Bridge DH1 3AA
0191 380 0057
fiikdurham.co.uk
Isla
From the team behind Coarse, Isla specialises in brunch, sharing plates and Sunday lunch. There are multiple offers to indulge in here including two small plates and a drink for £15, or three small plates and a drink for £20 (available Thursday to Saturday, 12pm–10pm).
53 North Road DH1 4SF
0191 384 3378
islabycoarse.restaurant
Pesto Italiano
A family-run restaurant offering authentic Italian cuisine, this relative newcomer to the city is already loved for its cosy atmosphere and artisan pasta. For Restaurant Week you’re spoilt for choice with a starter, pizza or pasta and drink for only £15.
32a Silver Street DH1 3RD
0191 301 4288
pestoitalianodurham.co.uk
The Spice Lounge
The Spice Lounge brings an authentic taste of India to the heart of Durham, from crowd-pleasing masalas to kebabs and bhajis. The offer during Restaurant Week is generous, and covers a main meal plus poppadoms and pickles to share as well as a portion of rice and naan bread for £15.
St Nicholas Cottage, Market Place DH1 3NJ
0191 383 0927
spiceloungedurham.com
Faru
Run by husband and wife team Jake and Laura Siddle, this contemporary eatery has an open kitchen so guests can watch the magic happen. Available Wednesday to Saturday evening (as well as Saturday lunch) enjoy three courses for £40.
29 Silver Street DH1 3RD
0191 380 5451
faru.co.uk
The Cellar Door
A hidden gem on Durham’s Saddler Street, step through the mysterious door and head down to the cosy restaurant space where the menu is packed with seasonal modern British cuisine. During Restaurant Week, enjoy three courses from the lunch menu for only £28.
41 Saddler Street DH1 3NU
0191 383 1856
thecellardoordurham.co.uk
Fusha
From stir fries to curries and so much more, Fusha is the place to go for delicious Asian fusion. As part of Restaurant Week, tuck into two courses for only £15.
23 Silver Street DH1 3RD
0191 447 8988
fusha.co.uk
Gussto Mediterraneo
Be transported to Spain in this delightful tapas restaurant in the heart of the city. Steak in shallot jus, sea bass with lemon and chilli, patatas bravas – we could go on… During Restaurant Week, select three tapas and a drink for £15.
32 Silver Street DH1 3RD
0191 384 0911
gusstotapasbar.co.uk
