January 2024 by margieSurrey_Uk
Excellent find in Durham. Superb fresh food and outstanding service. Would highly recommend. Feel bad that we had no cash for a tip. You couldn?t add it onto your bill which is annoying and the servers definitely deserved one.
December 2023 by david h
Wonderful food (we both had duck), and brilliant service in a small and quirky restaurant. We really enjoyed our evening - thank you.
December 2023 by Jacquie Clough
Gary the manager, what a lovely, professional lovely guy. Food was beautiful, highly recommended service second to none. Not in eat and out gary has fantastic way about him. Decor beautiful. I had lamb daughter had seafood linguistics, both had cheesecake baked
December 2023 by Kevin Chadwick
Excellent
December 2023 by S Bullman
Food (Lamb cutlets) was amazing until I found hair in it and asked the waiter to take away the food as felt sick by the thought of it. He took away the plate and when I went to pay, I asked the same waiter if he?d brought it to the Chef?s attention about the hair and all he said was yes. There was no apology which was very disappointing as the atmosphere in the restaurant is great!
November 2023 by Elevenfiftysix
Nice little restaurant in the centre of Durham. Good menu and excellent food from starter to dessert. Staff were great and not bad prices.
November 2023 by Tim
Lovely location and atmosphere.Lamb cutlets and slow cooked beef were good.The prawns with mango were however truly dire. Nan bread completely soaked in mango chutney. I can eat absolutely anything without any fuss, but even I couldn't manage it. We asked for it to be returned and the waitress starting arguing with us ("everyone else likes it...." etc). It was comically bad service. We weren't even asking for any refund or replacement. We were being really nice and apologetic in that typical English non-confrontational way, and she was having a go at us!The seafood linguini was sadly as bad. A tonne of overcooked linguini served in water with loads of mussels that had been boiled to death. No sauce / taste at all. A massive pile of bland tasteless pasta.The steak was just poor quality so it was like eating boot leather.I'm sorry to give this feedback. But at £150 for six main courses it was such a poor experience.From order to food: 45 minutes. That's quite a long time.
November 2023 by Tim Sewart
Lovely location and atmosphere.Lamb cutlets and slow cooked beef were good.The prawns with mango were however truly dire. Nan bread completely soaked in mango chutney. I can eat absolutely anything without any fuss, but even I couldn't manage it. We asked for it to be returned and the waitress starting arguing with us ("everyone else likes it...." etc). It was comically bad service. We weren't even asking for any refund or replacement. We were being really nice and apologetic in that typical English non-confrontational way, and she was having a go at us!The seafood linguini was sadly as bad. A tonne of overcooked linguini served in water with loads of mussels that had been boiled to death. No sauce / taste at all. A massive pile of bland tasteless pasta.The steak was just poor quality so it was like eating boot leather.I'm sorry to give this feedback. But at £150 for six main courses it was such a poor experience.From order to food: 45 minutes. That's quite a long time.
October 2023 by Adam Cresser
Delightful, cosy restaurant with small but perfectly formed menu. The service is as good as it gets and the standard of food is absolutely excellent. Prices very reasonable for such nice food with mains from £18.Bit of a 50s James Dean rock?n roll theme throughout which is subtle but adds atmosphere. Comfy seats and nice decor throughout.No car park obviously it?s in centre of Durham. Well kept WC facilities.You can?t add tip to card payments so be sure to bring some cash as you?ll definitely want to leave a tip!
October 2023 by chris thorne
1st time here and can't recommend it enough. The food is superb, the duck is amazing and the chocolate orange cheesecake is so so nice.
October 2023 by Y5209QXsharonm
The meal was amazing. I had lamb my husband had the steak and we both would definitely recommend this restaurant. 10-10 will definitely go back. Probably need to book it as it was really busy.
September 2023 by lovetowander_co_uk
A lovely menu- great food and fast and friendly service. Try the Malbec especially with the duck! Highly recommended.
September 2023 by Lizard Bizarre
Disappointing. The menu and the ethos of 17 is great, but they don?t deliver. The waitress had no idea of the main components of the dishes, and just poured the wine for all without giving a taster and asking if it was OK. Much of the ingredients were not fresh and presentation was non existent (each plate came with a sprig of water cress). A pity, because if they trained their staff and the chef put some effort in, it would be good. For the money charged, go to Course and really get your money?s worth and a really good dinner.
August 2023 by Jane Why
What a hidden gem of a place.Gary was the perfect host.The food is sublime and cooked to perfection. The Korean Cumcumver said with a chilli dressing was perfect with the right amount of heat. The king prawns had a fantastic Asian style dressing on them that brought the dish alive.The steak was perfectly cooked, with amazing chips.The wine list was well priced and the Cote Du Rhone was absolutely delicious.
August 2023 by BertieWhite1
Restaurant is tucked down stairs off the Main Street so easy to miss if you don?t know but definitely worth a visit Lovely meal to celebrate a family birthday. We had booked asking for a table in a quiet area and they gave us a lovely booth table. Everyone enjoyed their meals; one wanted the duck cooked medium rather than blush - no problem.
