Cafe Montalbano in County Durham

Took a friend here today for her birthday, had coffees, it wasnt very hot, orderded the sausage with caramalised onion and cheese cibatta,drank our coffee, still no food, waited over half a hour for our sandwich, when it eventually came, i presume it was the manager, he said smile and took a photo of the sandwich, i made a comment that we had waited half a hour and he went and spoke to the member of staff who served us, he came over and said the kitchen is only small, that is no excuse, they had forgot about what we had ordered, because when i said what we were waiting for it was only warmed up then, i have put comments on here before, and they have always been good, but unfortunately today was a different matter, We even had to get a drink of water to drink with our sandwich, has we had finished our coffee in five minutes, We like this cafe and live about 10 miles away from it, wernt even offered another drink. POOR SERVICE on this occassion, they started talking in italian when i complainted, very unprofessional.

The “gentleman” I can only presume is the Manager is awful. Speaking to 2 of the young ladies like dirt. I left before I said something to him myself. Would he act the same had the staff been men!

We came in for cappuccino a number of times as well as a cake. The coffee is super quality, cappuccino made how it ought to be with delicious foam that lasts and cocoa powder dusted on the espresso. Best coffee for miles around!

I have been to many cafes in the area, but this is the most friendliest and welcoming one, we visited for my friends special birthday, the coffee is superb, and the food is tasty and delicious, never wait more than a few minutes.This is only our second visit but we will be back, we took scones and cakes home to eat later. EXCELLENT SERVICE.

My friend and I visited this italian cafe today and it was the best coffee I have ever tasted. The food was delicious and we treated ourselves to Luxury Tiramasu, and Strawberry cheescake with cream. The staff were very friendly and we only waited a few minutes for the food, will definitely be returning soon.

What a wonderful cafe. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. The food choices are amazing. We had coffee and Cake which was divine.

Small but beautiful! Great little cafe and very handy for the Lanchester-valley-railway-path-walking-and-cycling-route. Not only serve good coffee but authentic Italian cakes to die for! Try their Torte Del Noona....a lemon torte that melts in your mouth, so light it just melts in your mouth. Well worth popping up c 100 yards from the footpath which is a lovely walk both north and south.

I came here for takeaway breakfast of a white americano and a croissant. What was really nice is that the croissant was served with jam which made it extra delicious

I popped in here mid-week and the staff were so friendly - plenty of choice for seating and the menu was great. I had a sausage ciabatta which was delicious, the coffee looked amazing too. Will definitely be coming back

A small cafe with outside seating should the weather be good. Very good service and very good coffee. There is also a selection of panini sandwiches & deserts available. It is also dog friendly.

We came into this lovely comfortable cafe for a proper cappuccino. It is a great place to spend a while having an excellent quality coffee.

We came across this place when at a festival nearby and were so glad we did. It’s a lovely wee cafe with a nice outside area. The ciabatta and croque monsieur were delicious, the cakes were just gorgeous and the coffees were just what we needed. But the staff were what made it special, they guys were just lovely and so efficient. If I’m ever nearby again I’ll definitely be back.

Happened upon this cafe whilst lost on a walk, was absolutely beautiful, the service was amazing, the pistachio latte was beautiful and food was delicious. Reasonably priced too. Thank you

I visit here at least once a week (most often three but don't tell my husband!) The coffee is always lovely and I love the option of oat milk too. The food is great and I really like the addition or the outside area which was brought in to keep people safe during Covid and allow us to enjoy the coffee outside too. The menu is varied and also offers great options for my children including milkshakes, smoothies and of course wonderful Italian cakes and biscuits. I am super lucky that this is around 10 minutes from my house but I would visit even if it was much further and I'd urge you to do the same- or you'd be missing it. The friendly service and happy atmosphere (and wonderful coffee!) are its biggest selling point and that's why it appeals to families, couples and I'm more than happy to sit on my own, without the kids and have a coffee in peace! Thanks for giving us somewhere wonderful to visit! A few pictures of my favourite- egg, avocado and bacon combination which I have without the toast. And Mum and daughter also loving their options!

So lovely to have a decent cafe in my village. The breakfasts are great - particularly the avocado and poach eggs. They do fantastic cannoli in 3 different flavours. Great toasties and a selection of coffees including specials such as gingerbread lattes. You can sit in or outside or takeaway. The staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Would definitely recommend this place.

We have never managed to visit Langley Park on a day this cafe was open but today we were lucky and had a very nice cappuccino. We also bought some Cannoli. We will be back to try the food. Our waitress was very friendly and was Sicilian.

Cafe Montalbano is a gem of a cafe, not just for Langley Park but for all of Durham. The menu is full of fresh good food and there's a wide range of drinks ane beautiful cakes and biscotti. A fantastic mix of Italy and England with perfect service and great open space.

Currently closed all day Wednesdays and Saturdays. Very disappointed.🙁 But worth a visit for Italian coffee and torta

After a lovely walk on nearby disused railway line popped in for coffee & cake. Although small this place transports you to Italy with its delicious treats and excellent coffee. Good place to stop off.

Monday morning - Durham is a challenging city for breakfast with many places closed. We had heard good things about Cafe Montalbano and decided to try it. We were seriously impressed - the avocado and salmon on sourdough was amazing and the coffee was great...

A gem of a coffee shop in Langley Park. Staff are Italian and have a real passion for excellent service and quality. The cafe is immaculate and they have done a lot of things to make it COVID secure. Coffee is excellent and so are...

We got a takeaway of sausage ciabatta and latte, both were delicious. Sausages were freshly cooked, ciabatta lovely and crispy but soft on the inside. Very tasty. We will be back.

First visit - absolutely lovely. Delicious mozzarella and pesto flatbread and salted caramel chocolate cake. Food very authentic Italian. Excellent service. Dog friendly. I’ll be back next time I’m in Langley Park. Thank you!

After being closed during lockdown, it's great to see this place back open. Fabulous food, great coffee and really friendly owners and staff. One of our favourite cafés.

A great Italian coffee with a cake in a busy little Italian cafe. There is limited seating but only because it is so popular. Be sure to pop in for a cup. Although bring your thinking cap as there is a vast array of choice...

Lovely café, very Italian with great coffee and interesting cakes. Well known among the locals, they were dropping in to buy a cake or for a coffee all the time we were there, which tells you a lot about it. Definitely worth another visit, very...

Our first visit and it wont be our last! The choice was rather limited as its a small cafe - but some great tasty options. We had the montalbano special ciabatta and it was excellent. Good coffee and (despite trying to lose weight) we had...

Fabulous! Great range of cakes and snacks (hot and cold) and some seriously good coffee - I'd go as far as to say some of the best in the Durham area. Really friendly staff make you feel welcome too. We only went for the first...

Stumbled across this lovely wee cafe whilst waiting for Diggerland to open. Had a nice breakfast roll, toast and coffee. Spotlessly clean, well priced and very friendly staff.

Stopped here for some lunch when passing though one day and loved it. The food was very tasty, the staff were friendly and it was excellent value too.

Having just moved into Langley Park, I was well chuffed to see this Italian cafe open up on the main street through the village. Essentially a cafe, it’s authentically Italian with fresh savoury food and cakes festooning the display cabinets. I had the halloumi ciabatta...