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Darlington, eine historische Marktstadt im Nordosten Englands, ist bekannt für ihr Eisenbahnerbe. Typische Speisen sind Wurstrollen, Parmo und Stottie-Kuchen.

Stable Hearth

Stable Hearth

1 High Row, DL3 7RX, Darlington, United Kingdom

Full • Pizza • Lunch • Drinks


"Friends took us here on Saturday night for the first time, they had been several times before. First time for us. We were a bit early, about 6.15pm. Not a problem, got taken upstairs to our table. Quite well laid out, very spacious. The waitress we got was fantastic, I can’t recall her name, young blonde lady with glasses, she just couldn’t of been any better, she is a credit to that restaurant. Such a polite, professional, funny, charismatic young lady. Really good menu, I had squid for starters, I was expecting a few rings as usual in most places, but you got a set of tentacles which I prefer over rings, and good thick rings with a lemon mayo. Absolutely delicious. I chose the ‘cor blimey’ pizza which was spicy melting Italian sausage and chilli. Hands down the best pizza I have had in this country, and I am quite picky when it comes to pizza. I did get to sample friends pizza, goats cheese and red onion, which was delicious, I can’t remember what the other two were. The mix of that quality of food with the excellent service was so refreshing. Really good atmosphere due to the staff. I’m sure all the other staff were equally good, I can only comment on the one we had. She also shared the story of the owners journey which was very interesting. Great experience all round really. It was also very refreshing as a person with full neck tattoos not to be stared at or treat differently by staff, as is often the case with visiting restaurants. I would like to thank the owner and the waitress for a great night . It is often very easy to leave very harsh and critical reviews, sometimes unfairly. I think it is as equally important to give praise in as much detail. I will definitely be a regular from now on here, and would highly recommend it to anyone. I couldn’t fault anything about the whole experience. Oh, nearly forgot to mention the chips. Try the stable hearth secret ingredient home made chips !!!!!!"

Imperial Express Cafe

Imperial Express Cafe

Northumberland St, Darlington, United Kingdom, DL3 7HJ

Cafés • Pasta • Steak • European


"Possibly the worst meal I’ve eaten in the last 10 years. Terrible quality and badly cooked food. My partner had the beef Bourgogne, you couldn’t really call it that though, more of a tasteless beef stew. Completely under seasoned, had never seen a drop a red with a nice mixture of frozen peas, a sad looking bowl of frozen veg and a blob of stale lumpy mash potato. I myself had had the the king prawn pasta. Again, no seasoning at all. Completely tasteless. How you can make so many ingredients taste of nothing is beyond me. The only thing there was the slightest hint of basil. The pasta, just cheap dried penne a little over cooked. All in all the cooking lacked any passion or pride, the presentation was poor, the food was poor and just left you thoroughly disappointed. I’ve honestly had better microwave meals. The place is currently looking for a new chef, this is desperately needed. I think I would even suggest changing the menu for the time being to something that is is within whoever is cooking at the minutes skill set. Drinks are also extortionate, my partner and I don’t drink so had a fresh orange and lemonade, this was £15 for low quality mixers. The place in general is a little shabby and could do with an update, the staff could do with a little training even though the lady that served was pleasant enough. All in all, I certainly won’t be visiting again. We had been looking forward to going here after looking at the menu when we called in for a coffee one afternoon. Do you self a favour and take a pass when you think of visiting here, there are much better place to spend your money in Darlington."