Buon Appetito in County Durham

Arrived for lunch, a group of six friends and we were made very welcome. Delicious food, efficient and friendly service - and Marilyn Monroe in the Ladies toilet!

What a hidden gem! This is a superb restaurant, fabulous quality, fresh food, delicious wines, great service - and reasonably priced too

Lovely, charming, well presented restaurant. The staff were very welcomming. The food was lovely, as was the beer and wine! And the tables wern't sticky, which is always a big plus. We both had Pollo Buon Appetito, which was superb

The restaurant is clean and well presented. Service is slow, bearing in mind the place was not particularly busy. Although we enjoyed being out, the food was nothing special... The kids pasta dish and arribiata dish from the main menu could have been better if there was more pasta and less sauce. The meat feast pizza was average and the lasagne was a small portion for the price. The black currant cordial tasted like water. There were two extra items on our bill which were not purchased (1 cheese cake and a large pepsi) and I only realised this when I was walking out of the resteraunt, towards the door. We got a refund in cash, but we're told 'in future, we should check before we pay'. Fair enough, but I would encourage everyone to check their receipt. Especially if you send your partner to pay the bill, like I did. We had £10 added to our bill which we hadn't purchased. Mistakes happen but putting this aside, the food was average and our experience was disappointing. Sadly, we won't be going back. There are better places to eat out for the money we paid.

Burn Appetito clearly has a captive audience in the village of Wolsingham as there is little competition in terms of eating establishments, so I was hoping to be impressed on my second visit as hadn’t been on my first visit. Once again totally disappointed. In most Italian establishments you receive a little bread, olive oil, just something, definitely not here. The wine range was incredibly limited so we chose a decent red, rather expensive. The starters took an age to arrive and I had ordered tomato and basil soup and it came with a 2 inch piece of toasted bread and was hugely disappointing. My partner ordered the special lobster ravioli starter and it was the weirdest tasting dish. The main course I hoped would be better…… my partner ordered fillet steak with prawns and at nearly £35 a dish hoping to be blown away. Imagine the surprise when it arrived with mediocre chips, not one vegetable or pice of garnish in sight and just the steak and 3 prawns! Wow, definitely not wow! I had cannelloni and can safely say it was the worst offering I’ve ever had in an Italian restaurant. It was swimming in what looked like tomato soup and the actual mince was grey. Needless to say I sent it back and ordered a pizza. The experience could be so much better and the shame is for an Italian they didn’t even have proper red wine glasses. We definitely won’t be back unless they have a radical rethink. Only saving Grace is the staff are lovely.

What a super little restaurant, We arrived without a booking and they seated us. The atmosphere was great. The staff were superb and attentive. Service was very fast and they were busy. The food was absolutely the best. What a find in this little village. Thank for making our evening great.

We met our friends here for an early supper. The food was delicious and there was a good atmosphere. The staff were friendly and helpful

Bland food, cr*p pizza. Never eaten a pizza with no flavour. Chefs must be missing their tongues. Owner certainly isn’t though! Waiting staff all very nice!

The food here is absolutely amazing,real authentic Italian.Staff very friendly and welcoming.Will definitely be back.

We were on our way back to our cottage with our guide dog puppy and wanted a late lunch. Passed the restaurant and then turned back as it was open which was great for us. I popped in and asked if it was ok to bring the puppy in. They don’t allow dogs but given he was in training they accommodated us. We are so pleased they did. The guy who served us was lovely. I had a prawn cocktail with chips and the other half the best chicken Kiev pizza she has ever had, high praise indeed! Couple of pints of Italian larger and a soft drink. Great value and good food. Would definitely return if back in the area. Oh and thank you for letting the puppy in he was a good boy so no problems,

Absolutely superb food and service. My partner and I were so happy to find this gem and will return time after time. Genuine authentic Italian food with incredible Tiramisu to follow! Just mmmmmmmm

Stunning Italian food in a small restaurant. Excellent quality food and service here. If you love Mussels and King prawns there are starters and mains to suit. The chips are fabulous as well! My wife loved the special goats cheese starter and the chicken breast stuffed with Brie and wrapped in proscuttio with a cream sauce. Absolutely delicious and the service is amazing. Recommended as a real gem

Another example of what is a mediocre italian eaterie in the North East. Food was no better than we can rustle up ourselves. Place was lacking atmosphere, and the waiter was devoid of personality. No smiles or casual chat.

How lucky the people of wolsingham are to have an authentic Italian restaurant on their doorstep. First visit today with my husband, 3 year old and newborn. Won’t be our last. Nicely decorated inside, really pleasant staff and nice house red wine. I tried the goats cheese off the specials board which was DELICIOUS! Husband had the king prawns off normal menu. For main we shared pizza & carbonara. Pizza is gorgeous thin and crispy. Only improvement would be to serve some cocktails or aperol spritz and tap in to that market as would love to sit on the terrace with a summery drink - although the wine was nice anyway.

Really enjoyed our recent meal. Great service with friendly staff and food was really delicious. Spotlessly clean and great ambiance. Look forward to our next visit.

We booked for our wedding anniversary and sadly, what a let down! No atmosphere staff unhelpful and itching to clear our table before we had even finished eaten. Food was very substandard especially the lasagne that was like soggy baby food. Quality and presentation of food did not match the price tag! Such a shame as we were so looking forward to it. We definitely will not eat here again.

Beautiful food, attentive staff all set in the stunning Village of Wolsingham with glorious countryside surrounding you

Lovely restaurant with a good atmosphere. The food was really good and the staff were excellent. First of many visits for sure.

I have enjoyed this wonderful Italian on many an occasion and have never experienced anything less than excellent! The food is absolutely delicious and service is wonderful. We also get take away pizzas and pastas and the standard matches the restaurant - brilliant! Can’t recommend highly enough!

What a lovely evening! First visit to Buon Appetito in Wolsingham which is crazy as we only live 12 miles away! We met up with a couple of friends for food and will definitely be back! The menu and specials board made our decision on what to eat a difficult one! But we all thoroughly enjoyed our choices, quality and quantity were excellent, for starters, mains and desserts. Lovely ambiance in the restaurant , busy even on a Tuesday evening! Very friendly, efficient and attentive staff. I love this place!!! Why travel up to Durham or Newcastle when we have such a delightful restaurant only 12 miles from our doorstep!!!

Perfect evening, service and food was fantastic. Would recommend, and visit again if we were ever in the area.

As a group of 5 we had a variety of dishes from the menu. They were all excellent. Service was attentive without being intrusive.

Overall a very poor show, service and food/drink wise. We had a variety of dishes and none of them tasted any fresher or more tasty than an M & S microwave meal or chilled pizza. £18 for a chicken Kiev, which landed on a large plate, sliding around with no garnish etc, accompanied by some greasy chips. Pizza was bland and not very tasty at all, the meat feast was laughable, We all agreed we had seem more meat on a butchers pencil. No draft Italian larger/beers, just small expensive bottles. We won’t be going back.

The surroundings are very nice; great interior design but it's a huge space and was a bit cold despite the fact we were sat by a small fire on this chilly December night. I enjoyed my melanzane parmagiana from the specials board and my husband enjoyed his pizza but our friends were unimpressed with their chicken dishes, which arrived on stone cold plates. I'd been before and we had gone on my recommendation but none of the others felt they would go back and thought it was expensive for what they got. It was great that we could eat nice and early though. The opening hours are geared towards that. There is ample parking but the car park could do with a light as it was very dark finding your way across it. Not good if like one of us you are unsteady on your feet. Overall I've scored it Average based on the comments of my dining companions who were much less impressed than me.

Myself and 11 friends visited Bon Appetito, we called last minute and our reservation was made. The food was amazing, nothing was too much trouble and the atmosphere was lovely. Would definitely return!

Still our favourite Italian restaurant. It’s so friendly, staff are superb, food is excellent and reasonably priced. Wish we lived nearer but maybe our bank manager would disagree! We would be here so often . We bring family and friends who love it. A lovely...

Excellent meal! Staying at a cottage in Wolsingham so we went on spec but got a table without a problem. Lovely food and great service. Would definitely recommend

First time visit to this restaurant. Lovely decor Service good Food superb Had seafood pasta well cooked Very tasty. Will definitely call again Thank you

This used to be one of our favourite places to eat, service always good and food never faulted it....but went yesterday after work, what we had was ok prawns, pizza, tiramasou, but the prices have shot up a lot. It's now very expensive, you can't...

We were on holiday in Wolsingham. We had to Have a return visit as we enjoyed it so much the last time we visited. Highly recommend. Great sized portions,excellent cooked food and good polite and efficient service.A very clean place and good value for money....

You get the warmest welcome on arrival ,the service is spot on,the food is delicious,plenty of choice ,nicely presented,lovely atmosphere and lovely ,decor ,and there’s a nice outside seating area ,at the front of the restaurant nice sunny spot ,and it’s a lovely village with...

Six of us dined here on Friday evening. The ambiance was lovely as is the overall impression of the establishment. Everything was spotlessly clean and very inviting. The service was really good with staff being courteous, friendly and efficient throughout our visit. The food was...

Set off to visit Beamish, it was absolutely packed out so we didn’t bother. Set off back to our accommodation in Barnard castle when we found this fantastic Italian restaurant Buan Appetito. I can’t fault anything, the service was great, our server was great, very...

A little Italian gem in the heart of Weardale ( Woolsingham). Our 4th visit and the food and service is fantastic. Definitely recommend this restaurant

Girlie mid week night. Really lovely ambience even though we were early birds. Friendly welcome. Great good. Highly recommended.

If you are looking for a family friendly restaurant this is not it!!! A group of 8 of us visited and from the moment we walked in the owner was abrupt and stand off with us. We had been on a country walk and we...

Great place, the atmosphere is very cozy, the service top quality and the food, simply excellent! We will definitely go back soon.

Excellent surroundings, nice welcome, good menu, with plenty to choose from. Service impeccable!!! Guy really knew what he was doing on front of house. Food was tremendous,we would definitely go back. Recommend antipasto and calamari to start. Good pastas. Fab pizzas!! Calzone was very good!!!

No matter how many times, my family and I visit, we are never disappointed! Whether for a big Family gathering or as this evening, just the two of us, my wife and I, just dropping in , on the off chance of getting a table,...

Having made a reservation for two earlier that day, when we arrived at the restaurant and were left waiting at the door with staff aimlessly scurrying about to make up a table, to say we were disappointed is a massive understatement. We waited 10 minutes...

These guys know how to deliver top service and in a beautiful atmosphere too. Very well presented restaurant. ( one moaner of a review is not a reflection on the outstanding service we receive on a regular basis from the wonderful staff of bon apetito)...

We really love this restaurant, we’re lucky it’s on our doorstep but it’s still the best around. The owners are always welcoming, the staff polite and friendly and the food is always very good! The tomato garlic bread is my little boys favourite, the pastas...

I eat here with family and friends often. Food is excellent and the staff could not be more friendly.

Had an awful experience there. Certainly wouldn't recommend it. Asked for a shandy so they brought a little bottle of moretti and a half pint glass of lemonade, they must of expected me to have a mouthful of each and mix it in my mouth,...

Very impressed with this restaurant. Friendly, attentive and efficient service; excellent variety of dishes both on the menu and on the specials board, and our vegetarian party member also commented on the variety for her. The food was very tasty - and the portions were...

Had to rate my review as a five star the service was done very well we were not rushed and had no lengthy wait for food well done. As for the food it was very nice very tasty from the starters to the main meal...

Ate here two weeks ago as a family of five and it was brilliant. We returned today 16th September and again the service and quality of food was absolutely lovely. I can truly recommend and we will certainly return when we are in the area...

A lovely restaurant in a beautiful village. Lots of choice and great quality at reasonable prices. Lovely to see a busy restaurant, always a good sign. We were here on a mini break and visitied. Would recommend!!!

The restaurant is much bigger inside than expected in a nice little village. I had the calamari to start which was a good portion size, but a little overdone and more chewy than it should be. The fillet steak was a very good size and...

Visited on Tuesday and returned Wednesday after a walk with a friend as we had enjoyed the previous day. Lovely terrace-clean and tidy with flowers-and well presented food by friendly staff. A real treat and we will certainly return

Visited yesterday for tea food was average potato skins to start garlic dip no salad garnish. Main chicken wrapped in Parma ham ok but again basic for the price. The service was fine shame food wasn’t sane standard

Absolutely love this place lovely meal every time ,the staff are brilliant so friendly ,and the new decor is fab so welcoming ,it’s in the lovely village of Wolsingham ,they also have outside seating area which is great at the front of the building ,and...

Attentive Service, food suberb,and friendly staff. Wolsingham is lucky to have this gem of a restaurant.

Superb cuisine friendly and professional staff. Chef should have a Michelin star. Really wish I lived in Willingham would visit at least once week

Great Meal and service excellent as usual , made to feel very welcome. After so long. New decor fantastic.

Arrived on time and were greeted in an unfriendly manor. Shown to our table and waited a lengthy amount of time before drinks order was taken. Drinks arrived promptly, but then waited another age before food order was taken. We were served food an hour...

Haven’t been here since February 2020 which was for my retirement party. Excellent evening then and it didn’t disappoint tonight. Unplanned visit with table outdoors which gave our greyhound plenty of space to relax. Potato skins delicious and pasta very tasty with generous portion. Staff...

Enjoyed first visit choosing Fritto Nasello and Romano. My wife was very pleased with the fish and I was happy with the Romano (chicken) but would have liked more as a main meal. Otherwise satisfied with our first meal we booked another for the next...

This was our 2nd visit to Buon as our last visit before lockdown had been good. This time the experience was poor. The restaurant did not feel busy and there was plenty of staff but all seem not sure what to do with many hanging...

We found this restaurant while staying on holiday locally. We were greeted and sat down quickly and the staff were attentive and friendly throughout our time. Restaurant was smart and clean as were the toilets. Kids had the children menu and my husband and I...

We booked and arrived on time. Only to be left waiting and ignored at the entrance until a really stressed manager asked if we had booked. No greeting. Then shoved two menus at us and left us to find our table and just walked off....

Was very disappointed with my meal at this restaurant. Got rib eye steaks, average, but asked for a side of onion rings told they didn’t do them. Asked if they would do me a side of just fried onions but they wouldn’t. Wouldn’t go back

Ate here recently as we were staying in the area (when only outside dining was allowed). The staff were lovely and very attentive with the unpredictable weather, the food was beautiful and so so tasty! Would definitely recommend a visit if you’re in the area...

Ordered for me and the better half. Absolutely lovely. Best pasta had in ages. Very tasty, Reasonable prices. And lovely polite staff when collecting.

Called in after a walk down Hamsterly forest.Friendly staff and excellent food.We had a selection of starters instead of a main meal and they were all delicious.

Popped in the off chance Friday lunch time, excellent meal, can’t knock it, the second time we have eaten there and never disappoints👍

Visited at the weekend. Pleasant staff, food delicious and reasonably priced. Good car park at rear of restaurant.

Our first visit here and everything was better than expected - from ample good parking on arrival, to well thought out Covid precautions. Food very good and good value for money. We will return soon - without a doubt.

We are big fans of Italian food and were pleasantly surprised at the food quality here, so much so we returned 3 nights later. The wine is fairly expensive (the food less so) but the house white (£15-95) was excellent. It's a high-ceilinged building so...

Had a family meal for two couples, great meal and great service, had a mixture of starters and mains. Good atmosphere, nice and warm really friendly staff, been lots of times never disappoints. Keep up the good work.

Had a very pleasant meal here and all the food was delicious and well-cooked, though maybe presentation was a little lacking. Service was polite and efficient but not particularly friendly - there seemed to be loads of serving staff!! It was surprisingly busy for a Monday night so this helped create a good atmosphere, however it was disappointing that Buon Appetito felt/looked very much like an English pub, certainly not many authentic Italian features!!! We’d have enjoyed it more if the decor, music, etc had transported us to Italy!!!

We visited here as we have just bought a caravan in the area and so are trying a number of places. Friends had recommended it to us and we were not disappointed. Booking over the phone was simple and accommodating, parking available to the rear and Covid measures were in place when we arrived and we were shown to our table promptly. Ambience and decor was modern and felt inviting and there was plenty of staff who although we had different serving staff through the night all were very polite and attentive. The menu had plenty of choice and the food was fresh, tasty and satisfying. The wine list was small but fulfilled our requirements. We were not rushed and the staff ensured we were looked after throughout. Overall very good and is now at the top of our list to return.

Lovely restaurant and great Italian food. Pasta dish was superb followed by a scrumptious helping of profiteroles.

Food was fresh and tasty, pizza oven was broken when we visit. Food was delicious! Will return in the future.

Can't comment on the food as we called in for a drink and sat outside on the front patio. Good choice of drinks with good service.

Good food, good service and good Covid19 measures in place. Will definitely be back when next I’m the area.

We had a great meal here lovely place great food friendly staff would definitely recommend it and would definitely come back

I went to Buon Appetito for a birthday celebration, I loved it. The food tasted really good, and the portion sizes were fair. The service was also outstanding, the servers were extremely polite and helpful, and there was always service with a smile. As this was a birthday celebration, we also brought a cake, and asked them to bring it at the end of the meal. They did this happily, and when the time came they brought it with candles in, and also played 'happy birthday' on the sound system. Overall it was a good experience and I would definitely recommend it.

Always good food lovely service from Arsen Alberto and the rest of the team. Great atmosphere. We are lucky to have this place in the Dale.

Joined 14 of my work colleagues to celebrate my retirement. Really well organised and very accommodating. Food was delicious, prepared and served to a high standard. Lovely atmosphere. We all commented on how well we were looked after. Thankyou.

Very good food all freshly prepared, we go lunch times when visiting our Grandaughters, this is also Happy Hour time

Although my wife was not disappointed with her meal. Garlic mushrooms followed by pork loin in onion gravy. I though the quality of my salmon fishcakes poor and not certainly not home made. The main, seafood risotto, lacked any deep flavour, it was predominated by mussels, the squid rings added very little. Two prawns completed the dish.If we visited again I'd avoid the Italian dishes. If the risotto was anything to go by, they lack authenticity.

Nipped in for a quick New Year's Eve lunch as we were passing. Great freshly-baked garlic bread, spot-on pasta, and a fine lemon sorbet/limoncello dessert. Service attentive, but not overbearing. (Had water/bottled beer; can't comment on the wine list.) Rocks the former pub vibe very well -- neither too much of it, nor too little.

Called in for a family get together before Christmas nice and friendly and the food was great including my steak, a tad pricey for me, but well worth a visit

Food was very good Choice adequate The service was attentive and efficient. Overall a really good experience

Mediocre wont be rushing back, we both had spaghetti and meatballs they looked undercooked to be honest more a grey colour than brown, we had the fake Italian waiter who was ok but not Italian lol. Wont be rushing back

Yet again fantastic food and service, wouldn't hesitate to recommend, seven of us eating and two for just a drink everyone more than happy with what they got the staff were very professional and friendly even brought out plates napkins and Falk's for the birthday cake that we were aloud to bring with us,thanks to all at Buon Appetito.

After multiple visits and visiting other similar Italians in the area this has to be the best. The cost in comparison with the food you get is very fair. I may of been a little out of touch with my last review and have since been educated. I have also since been on a lunch time which is very good value for money. The staff as always are great and I will defiantly be back.

Initially called here on a lovely summer afternoon for a drink. Sat outside in the sunshine and watched the world go by.

Visited this week, food was lovely and not bad value for happy hour. Would return if passing as don’t live in the area.

Terrible food - cold goats Cheese swimming in jam! Uncooked vegetables- pasta with roasted “frozen peas” !!!!!! We came, we tried it - never again !

My husband and I had a fantastic meal here last night. staff were brilliant and will definitely be back.

Terrible service, wouldn't even give this a 1 star review we arrived today as a party of 10 sat on the tables out side and got told by the very rude member of staff that we basically couldn't eat here because we took up too many tables baring in mind there was only two other tables occupied after the rude response from the member of staff we left,he then proceeded to call us to the people sitting at the other tables,this restaurant obviously don't need the custom!

We have been coming to this restaurant for over 6 years and it is always great quality and excellent service. The 2 owners are always extremely welcoming and the waiting staff are friendly and accommodating which makes all the difference. The pasta and pizza are great staples but the specials are always changing and provide a lot of variety. The atmosphere is easy going and relaxed.

The food here is good the atmosphere and staff are great but the price is slightly high for traditional Italian food which in essence should be fresh, simple, delicious and affordable. I can understand the pricing they are busy why charge less I just felt it was a touch over priced also no draft beer or larger something which topeateries would always provide

This restaurant is in a lovely setting. Outside seating is ample. The staff were very friendly and basically I loved it. It may of been happy hour but our food was plentiful, hot and so tasty, good selection of drinks. Definitely one to return to x

Having left the area our trips to this utterly fantastic Italian restaurant have unfortunately become a rare treat. I can taste that Pizza Mare as I type this! Thanks to everyone who has helped this place be the best. PS. Are you sure you won't open a branch in West Sussex!

Very pretentious Italian restaurant that could definitely improve attitude towards customer service and atmosphere reflected the lack of friendliness. Food however good and cost ok

Enjoyed a lovely birthday lunch today. All food delicious and good value. House red was great. Lovely pasta dishes and great starters.

We used the restaurant twice once for pasta and another time for pizza, both times the food and service was good