THERE's every reason to dine out in and around Darlington as we have dozens of independent restaurants with some very impressive reviews.
From steakhouses to rustic traditional pub settings, Darlington has something for absolutely everyone.
We've put together a list of the top restaurants which have been rated the best by thousands of people on TripAdvisor.
Each venue has been scored based on their standards of food, service, value and overall atmosphere.
1. SALT - Street Food Kitchen & Bar
At the top of the list, this street food kitchen and bar on Grange Road is the highest ranking restaurant outlet in Darlington. It has achieved 5/5 from 203 reviews.
2. Viraj Restaurant
This Indian restaurant on Kendrew House is popular with locals and reviewers. It's been named number 1 Indian restaurant in Darlington. It gets 5/5 out of 129 reviews.
3. The Black Horse
The Black Horse pub in Ingleton serves up British 'home-style food' and gets an amazing 5/5 from 128 reviews.
4. The Raby Hunt Restaurant
The North of England's 'only Two Michelin Star Restaurant,' this venue gets 5/5 out of 705 reviews on TripAdvisor. It has been described as 'exceptional.'
5. Akbar the Great
Akbar The Great on Bondgate has been described as 'perfect' and gets 5/5 out of 464 reviews. It is rated 2 out of 20 Indian restaurants.
6. Red Hot Indian Bar & Grill
Located on Houndgate, this Indian restaurant has scored 5/5 out of 406 reviews. It has been described as one of the town's best.
7. Estabulo Rodizio Bar & Grill - Darlington
Serving Brazillian barbecue, this resturant in Feethams is rated number 1 stakehouse out of 5 in Darlington. It gets 4/5/5 out of 566 reviews.
8. Meze
Located on Parkgate, MEZE serves up Mediterranean, European, Turkish, Middle Eastern and gets 4.5/5 from 370 reviews.
9. The Otter and Fish
The Otter and Fish in Hurworth is a popular venue for traditional food including seafood as you may have guessed. It has been rated 4.5/5 from 1,205 reviews.
10. The Tuns at Sadberge
This pub in Sadberge serves up traditional British pub grub and gets good reviews all-round. It has 4.5/5 from 318 reviews.
Let us know your favourites in the comments below
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