The Carriage in County Durham

A really lovely little restaurant. Serves very nice home made food. Staff are fab and the food is so tasty. It's always busy and just such a lovely friendly traditional place. Mine and my best friends favourite spot for lunch

After they dropped off a leaflet advertising a collection service I tried to order today at 12.00. I was told they were too busy!!! If you can't supply don't do a leaflet drop!!!!

Friendly service nice food and good value for money.Really nice decor with a variety of local interesting paintings and pictures of crook and bishop auckland,definitely worth a visit!

Always served great fresh homemade food, great atmosphere and friendly I would highly recommend this restaurant even has a great delivery service available.

Had 2 takeout Sunday lunches from here and desserts lovely would definitely return very reasonably priced as well

Enjoyed a fantastic Sunday lunch in this charming little place. Excellent value, excellent home cooked food and excellent service, set in a homely atmosphere with gentle chatter, no music and not a phone in sight. We were made to feel extremely welcome and will definitely visit again when in the area. Thank you!

Outstanding yet value again I had mince with leak dumpling which was very tasty and lots of it. I would love to know how they seasoned the mince so well : the best i have had ! The veg was fresh, hot and tasty.my mother had braised steak. Just as good ! Even The Carriage isn't perfect. On this occasion the boiled potatoes were slightly overcooked bit still fine The pavlova's at £3 were a bargain

If you want a truly homemade Sunday lunch this is the place to come , every detail perfect without the hassle of cooking

had a takeout/delivery have to say it was perfect arrived when they said it would will be ordering again

Food as always was inexpensive,plentiful, and of good quality. Normally packed out due to the value for money but on this occassion there were a number of tables available. Will be back in October 2018

All fresh food ,lovely meals ,friendly staff.made to feel comfortable.agood selection of meals n desserts.

I visited today and enjoyed pork loin with onions, veg, yorkshires and apple sauce. There was plenty to eat for a big fella like me. The quality was extremely high, all very tasty and hot.To be honest it was faultless. For dessert I had homemade frangipan (unsure of the spelling) with cream. Delicious. Together with a glass of coke the total bill came to about £9.50. Service is always polite,pleasant and u intrusive.

So first impressions matter. When you visit this place, imagine you’re visiting your aunties home for tea? I won’t lie, you’ll notice the dated carpet and old wooden dining chairs, the old train pictures and dated light fittings... but you will also notice this place is spotlessly clean and well kept. The lady who served us was lovely, very warm and welcoming. This gave us the feeling that we were a guest in someone’s home - unlike other restaurants where we’ve felt like we’re on a conveyor belt being processed! The menu had plenty of options, starters at £3, mains £6.50 and desserts £3. It’s traditional home dinners, mince and dumplings, beef dinners, chicken pies etc. And desserts are traditional: steamed puddings, cheese cakes, jam sponges etc. We loved our meals, absolutely spot on! Drinks were cheap, service was excellent and price was a give away! We were absolutely stuffed from the generous portions of good food and vegetables. This place is clean, easily accessible and parking available outside. I can’t fault this place and we’re looking forward to visiting again soon. Well done guys and keep up the good work.

Have visited many times with friends and the food overall is really good value. Homemade chips are lovely and the food is pretty consistent. My husband ordered sirloin steak which was very poor and one time ordered pork which was also not so good but everything else we've had has been excellent. The puddings are very cheap £3 and are lovely.

We arrived fairly late for lunch but that was not a problem, we were seated promptly and drinks arrived shortly after. Staff are very friendly and accommodating our food arrived very quickly and it was delicious, so much food I was unable to find room for a dessert. Highly recommended The Carriage ever disappoints.

Excellent food and friendly staff. Karen the proprietor goes out of her way to provide an alternative choice for those who have dietary problems. The sweets are always excellent value too. Janice, Norma and Doreen.

Wonderful food, staff are warm and friendly. Wonderful place to go on any day of the week. Excellent portion sizes for the price. Highly recommended place to go for a warm, friendly atmosphere.

warm welcome here, the food quality is good.good old fashion tasty foods.the price is very reasonable, i have been going there at least 12 yrs now.

Este restaurante es el único consistente para comer. Hemos cenado aquí durante más de 30 años. Sólo sirven comida y verduras recién hechas. El personal es siempre amable y servicial. Nunca hemos tenido ninguna queja en todas las veces que hemos comido. Amigos nuestros han viajado kilómetros para disfrutar de la comida el carro.

The last of the countless visits we have enjoyed to The Carriage was three days ago for lunch on New Year's Eve. As always, it was excellent. The friendly, efficient staff create a happy atmosphere, provide really delicious traditional English cooking with a good choice of menu, serve it on properly laid tables, cater for all ages and maintain a consistently high standard, attracting customers from far and near and they offer unbeatable value. We could not be more pleased or grateful.

The food served in the restaurant is plentiful and delicious, especially pleasing as the food is of reasonable price

A visitar a un amigo mío que se ha mudado recientemente a la ladera y nos llevaron para una comida al restaurante el carro. La comida era excelente a un precio muy razonable, el lugar tenía un ambiente encantador perfecto para nuestra ponerse. El personal era también muy acogedor. Sin duda hacer un retorno en el futuro!

My Friend & I have visit quite often...The food is always fresh & served hot by very friendly staff....Our recent visit was for our Christmas Lunch Three courses...Thoroughly enjoyed it ...In a very pleasant atmosphere.

You cannot fault the food, service, staff, or value. You have to try this place to see for yourself. Well worth a visit

I visit the Carriage regularly with my parent. The food is always amazing - home cooking - fantastic chips!! The service is excellent - everyone is so friendly and can't do enough to help! Awesome!

Small quiet restaurant. I visited it twice in two weeks each time the food was excellent the staff friendly and very helpful. Had the sirloin steak with vegetables and fries, how they do it for only £6.95 baffles me. Will definitely go again when in the area.

A warm welcome you will receive at this homely restaurant. Decor a bit dated but the food makes up for that. Home made pie, steak a great Sunday roast are just some of the delights served at The Carriage

We continue to eat here regularly when visiting family in Crook. Always a good "home cooked" meal @ good value. Try the desserts as well!!!

The restaurant was clean and inviting the staff were helpful and service great. The food was excellent and real value for money. Well done and we will be back.

This place has a well deserved reputation for a wonderful Sunday lunch. Great food, excellently cooked and good sized portions. Very clean and well run.

Excellent home made food. I have been here so many times & have never been disappointed. The food is delicious, portions very generous and service great. The menu changes regularly and their Sunday lunches can't be beaten. Prices are very reasonable...best place to eat in Crook.

Homely atmosphere,great food, probably need to book ahead as we did as seems popular with regulars. We went for lunch and had a really nice beef dinner and a nice dessert

Have been here several times now and the food is always nice.Had Xmas lunch last week and the staff were sooo helpful.....the old post office next door is vacant so I would consider them expanding...really lovely place!!!!

This was our second visit to this ace restaurant, the food was spot on. On our first visit they served "salad "with the meal my wife asked if they had any as it was her favourite, her mum and her nana who were both from Crook used to make it. The waitress came back with a pot of the salad for her. Many thanks to the staff and we will be returning x john and Gill

not fancy but good wholesome food at a reasonable price.Always busy with many repeat customers which has to be a good indicator

Regularly pop in for lunch on a Saturday these days. The food is always freshly cooked & very tasty!!! Three mains, two deserts & drinks for £25 today and not small skimpy potions either!!

Great food for great prices. Doubt the Carriage will ever be beaten on price anywhere in the area and it's top quality home cooking and you always receive a warm welcome. Highly recommend a visit.

Only went here because the in-laws love it...but been a good few times now and it is just fantastic. Jess the "waitress" is so friendly and accommodating, you would never get that in a 5star place, you can swap and change how you like it. They have their regulars, and that makes the atmosphere... BUT the food is fabulous, provided by Jess's mum, who is a fantastic cook...not a chef just a bloody good common a garden cook..which is far better in my view! £8.50 for a sirloin steak these days is just about impossible but that's what it costs...and no extra for the most fantastic peppercorn sauce I have tasted in years.. Well done ladies, you deserve all good reviews and every best wishes. If you are in the area... 10 mile radius... This is worth a visit...promise

This is a family run restaurant where the food is great,the menu is on a specials board where you have a number of starters mains and sweets you can pick from,we have tried them all and they are all lovely all home cooked and very fresh never been disappointed with a meal here highly recommended.

This is a lovely little place tucked towards the top of the Main Street in Crook. No precooked reheated food here! Everything was freshly prepared & cooked. Good portion sizes & excellent quality. Fantastic value for money. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Lovely food, service and atmosphere couldn't ask for better. We will definitely be back. One of crooks better establishments.

It is some time since we last ate at The Carriage, and decided to visit again today, it was a superb meal and leek soup to die for! It was nice to see familiar faces and so welcoming. Very reasonable prices too. Pity it's 30miles away from home.

Very welcoming atmosphere when you entering the restaurant, food is all freshly made, and the taste was lovely. The service was very helpful and the staff were very friendly and approachable.We have eaten here regularly and have even ordered a Sunday dinner via there very reliable delivery service.

Having emigrated 26 years ago it's nice to see the carriage still there. It's a pretty simple success story really, great home cooked and freshly prepared food, served by friendly people in a relaxed atmosphere at a price that won't hurt your wallet! What more could you want ?

After receiving some good news we booked up at short notice. Five hungry people turned up not knowing what to expect. 5 starters ranging from the classic prawn cocktail to black pudding and mustard. Main course of steak, belly pork, chicken fillets with sweet chilli and a kids portion of chicken bits with bbq sauce. All served with hand cut chips and tourines of fresh vegetables. Only 2 deserts where ordered due to being full. Icecream sundaes where fine. Drink was limited but cheap enough and atmosphere ok. Well worth the money.

A fantastic place to eat, everything is fresh, tasty, very well presented and very reasonably priced. The tea time specials are amazing value. No one in our house makes plans for Thursday evening 'cos it's "pie night at the Carriage". Would recommend a visit, you'll be made to feel very welcome

Have used the restaurant for many years and it is as good as ever. Very friendly and efficient service, I always book to avoid disappointment as the restaurant is small but has a homely feel. The premises are very clean and you are always made welcome. The food is well cooked and always good quality.

Excellent home made tasty food with a great choice of menu. Small restaurant seats approx thirty people with a quiet and friendly atmosphere. Service very efficient and restaurant very clean. I would certainly recommend a visit and will be returning soon. One bit of advise would be to reserve a table, as opening times are limited to certain day's in the week and Sunday lunchtime.

Been here on a number of occasions for fairly simple reasons: it's local, reasonably priced and proper home cooking unlike nearby Wetherspoons which serves processed tasteless lukewarm pap (someone has to say it ).The food at the Carriage is consistently of a high standard, tasty and fairly quick service and I love the mashed turnip served with roasts.If I had to give negatives they would be that the cod on a Friday is fairly small despite having the best crispy batter I have eaten, the boiled potatoes need plenty of salt but the mash is lovely. However, the homemade mint sauce is gorgeous. Lovely homemade chips !If you are not off put by the clientele being mostly elderly (yet very pleasant people) then go here for lunch

Gorgeous food, the pie is so tasty and the cheesecake best ive ever had and all very good value. Will be coming back again for sure.

Lovely atmosphere and very efficient staff made us all feel welcome. It wasn't the first time we'd been hence why we go back often , top rated food and very reasonably priced

Me and the wife have visited here many time and it's really lovely , just like a meal your mam would make Sunday dinners are exceptional , and the staff are so so friendly really lovely place .

Don't be put off by the looks of this place as it has the appearance more of a cafe than a Restaurant. However, if you want traditional home-cooked meat and 2 veg style food and are in the area then this is the place to be. The prices are incredibly reasonable (£5.50 for most main meals and £8 for sirloin steak) and there is plenty of food for your money too. We had the Sirloin steak and it came to the table cooked exactly to order (medium rare) which is sometimes hard to get. There was plenty of vegetables to go round and these were also cooked just as they should be, neither under or overcooked.Would we visit again (as this is the acid test for me)? Yes. An all round pleasant evening.

This is an asset to Crook it's almost on our doorstep and it never disappoints. Food is delicious home cooked, always fresh and hot. The welcome is always warm and the staff are very attentive. I can recommend a visit.

I totally disagree with the previous reviewees....The Carriage is a lovely little restaurant run by a professional, warm, hardworking, and genuine family. The food is homecooked and hearty...just what you want from a local country restaurant. There is always a smile waiting for all the customers and nothing is too much trouble. I have been going to the carriage for a long time and have never been disappointed. The Carriage provides a great experience in a cosy environment - go on give it a try! on a separate note....I seem to recognise the previous reviewee (Yankee 7799) as managers of another eating establishment - maybe they have an ulterior motive for posting what they did????????????