The Zetland in Middlesbrough

Came for a drink last Sunday and caught sight of the dinning room , so booked for dinner the following Saturday. The staff were brilliant like chatting with old friends . But OMG that dinning room sheer candle lit class. It's stunning and the whole evening was great. I asked where the artesian bread came from. It was delicious. Turns out it's made by the chief on the premises. If you want a relaxing drink or a stunning candle lit meal this is the place to try.

Our friend Clive was adamant we should visit here for his birthday. We were so glad we did as we were shown into the ornate dining room which was originally a ladies room. I've never seen such amazing tiling skills and of course, the tiles. Subtle lighting added to the atmosphere, no bright horrid LEDs here. The manager rustled-up fish & mash for the five of us and it was superb. You really should visit if you can...

There are many reasons to visit the Zetland. Firstly the food is very good with an interesting and clever menu that shows the chef has thought about what to produce. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3 course menu and would recommend the Zetland on its food alone. Comfortably the best in Middlesbrough. I would also recommend going for a drink/meal to enjoy the fantastic decor particularly the back room which is incredible with its Victorian tiling. An absolute hidden gem. Finally Philip Christie is a wonderful host, very welcoming and accommodating. Highly recommended

Wery cozy place and service was the best. We drink and talked for a long time. The owner served complimetary food so is recommended

The Zetland has just fully reopened after major building works and my wife and I were delighted as ever to be able to eat here again. As always the reception from Philip was warm and friendly. The food choices were as good as ever. The only criticism was that the chicken supreme which is my wife’s favourite was not available as they were awaiting supplies. A pity as my wife reckons it’s the best she’s ever tasted! We had a relaxed meal occasionally watching the workers completing the improvements to the outside are and railway station. All in all a great experience.

Very friendly hands on service. The owner/chef Philip personally checked that everything was ok for us throughout the meal. The food was amazing with good sized portions for those with a good appetite. I noticed Philip also offered a more tailored meal for a family who had a young child with them. Highly recommended and we will definitely be back.

Was so grateful to the fabulous manager of the Zetland Brasserie today. We only had a short time before catching a train from over the road and he just said 'don't worry. Take a seat and I'll get you our smoked salmon & Asian slaw with some Irish soda bread as it's quick but really tasty and filling with the bread'. He wasn't wrong and it was absolutely perfect. Superb experience. Thank You for taking such great care of us. Very much appreciated. Daniel

Passed this this diamond on the way the station, busy so popped in for a pint, full of boro fans watching the fa cup match before the game. a really nice refreshing pint with some irish stew was just what the doctor ordered ... lovely staff and just a diamond

Nipped in for a quiet pint of Guinness .. lovely and the place was chilled out, single people, couples, boro fans going to the match, people going for the train, a good mix and we got some beef chilli and it was superb..... the place is a hidden gem in sight ... Great host and good staff make a place and with excellent food, where else is better in the boro

Not open! Tried to visit for lunch today but it’s not open and covered in scaffolding. Would be good if it’s website or google entry had indicated this.

Fantastic restaurant please visit. Food is fantastic as is the venue.

We absolutely love this restaurant and couldn’t think of a better place to host our daughters holy communion. Phil is super attentive and one of the kindest people we know. We visited for food and asked about hosting a holy communion, we discussed our likes and within minutes Phil had proposed a menu that would cater for our needs. We were able to dress the venue with our own decorations and the food that accompanied the occasion was fantastic, with everyone who attended complimenting just how good it was. We can’t recommend this place enough!!

Philip and staff were exceedingly hard working, helpful and friendly. Lovely food and drink. Interior is looking really good. Great for occasions with photos. Fine ceramic tiles.

My sister and I had a lovely lunch at this beautifully restored restaurant right opposite the station in Middlesborough. The chicken schnitzel was absolutely delicious, plus lovely salad and fries. Haddock risotto was perfect. The owner kindly opened up the restaurant a bit early for us as we were in the area for a funeral, fabulous service and so kind. Would highly recommend

Good pub, but small inside so gets full quickly. Beers are nice.

The was the first time I’ve ever been here, the building is stunning and the decor is amazing. We were very welcome and service was second to none, very attentive server. The burger was delicious and the homemade chips were to die for! The best homemade chips I’ve ever tasted! Can’t wait to return another lunchtime! Would definitely recommend - a true hidden gem and full of Middlesbrough history!

Trip Advisor stated that this place was temporarily closed (13th April 2023) NOT TRUE. Very much open and really good food . Had the three course menu which had good choice for all courses and the food was excellent. Great value too. You won't be disappointed.

A real find! Delicious Sunday lunch. Lovely service and very good value. We will definitely be back!

Even better in person than the photos. Stunning restoration and food, very friendly service. Like stepping back in time! Would highly recommend

Absolutely beautiful place, full of character and the food was excellent! Highly recommended!

Went to this restaurant with a friend after going in the bar for a drink. An atmospheric eating area, lovely service and great food. Recommend the fish pie!

Went for a family meal. The food was delicious, well presented, and the price was reasonable.

Great pub and my son works there

Fantastic food and great service, it was a really lovely evening, everything was fresh and hot and it was very good value for money as well! I tried Black Pudding Au Poivre which I'd never even heard of and it was honestly amazing! To top it off they mentioned crème brulé was also an option for pudding which was a game changer and was really gorgeous. Would really recommend this place highly and we will be back!

Top notch food in a beautiful venue. The owner, Phil, is a great host and pulls out all the stops to make you feel welcome. Visiting The Zetland is always a pleasure.

Exceptional food,good value at £20 for 3 course.Premises far too cold for me.ill be back.when it's warmer weather.

Went on Saturday lunchtime. Had heard good things. The only food on offer was chicken pie and mash. Very disappointing.

Fantastic Victorian splendour with top notch service and value for money . Highly recommended

Beautiful restored building, great staff and lovely food.

Went for Sunday dinner for the first time, probably the best I've had when eating out,great atmosphere and great staff

Yesterday's lunch in the restaurant was exceedingly good. We will return!

One of the most beautiful restaurants in the UK! Main dining room is hidden away at the back in a beautiful tiled room. Food is high quality and great value. Really relaxing atmosphere and a lovely pub at the front of the building as well. Would highly recommend and great to see the Zetland at the heart of old Middlesbrough’s transformation!

A great find whilst waiting for our train, it's just a short walk to the station. Fabulous old building. We had a drink in the bar which was very comfortable and good beer. Also had a peek at the restaurant which was beautiful. Really friendly welcome.

Went for a meal at Christies. There was one other couple in on a late weekend evening, it felt pretty dead. The room is lovely however, it feels very golden era authentic, good lighting and music choice. Menu is limited which is fine but we were immediately told 2 mains are not available and upon ordering our starter and mains that there were not enough mussels... but this would be made up with haddock to fill it out. This was delicious to be fair (just not what we ordered). Pork parmo was OK, nothing to shout about in comparison to other Teesside venues. Cocktails were excellent. The one staff member we saw from start to finish was a lovely young lad, very well meaning but didn't have any idea when questioned on the menu (be it food or drinks), a lot of backwards and forwards to the kitchen. All in all, an average experience.

Tables all close together which means pints get spilt asked 3 times for mop cloth and other equipment to be able to clean our self won’t be coming again waste money at time wish I never went in dress got soaked in fact full outfit including shoes I should be paid back what I spent plus charge for new shoes and dry cleaning

Great service, lovely home cooked style food at very reasonable prices. Interesting decor, very clean. The only reason I have only given 4 stars and not 5 on this occasion was the dining area and toilets smelt quite badly of damp during our visit. Hopefully this was a one off as the food and service was good enough I would love to go again and perhaps increase my rating to 5 stars!

We booked the brasserie for our Wedding Breakfast and we're glad we did! From the outset, Philip was so helpful in understanding what we wanted and was incredibly accommodating when planning a meal for 40+ people including vegetarian, vegan and and coeliac guests. The brasserie room is frankly gorgeous and we could not have asked for a better place or atmosphere to celebrate our special day. Philip and the team were attentive and the service was excellent. He went above and beyond, even taking a group photo of the wedding party as well as giving us a lovely keepsake before we left. For the time we were there, we had the building to ourselves without interruption and it really was just the perfect start to our married life. The food as ever was amazing; it wasn't our first time at The Zetland it certainly won't be the last!

Freshly made Steak Burger and fries with peppercorn sauce . A generous portion of fries and a salad dressing that was delious . The Steak burger was cooked to perfection and a large heping of peppercorn sauce .The Zetland has a wonderful atmospheric and Victorian decor . Wonderful service and high standards of hospitality are evident . A large selection of Continental beers and a global selection of Wines are also available .

Late booking for 14…everything was delicious! Highly recommended, I am looking forward to returning during the week to try the main menu.

8 of us went for a meal to celebrate a family birthday. It was fantastic. The building is stunning and the menu is superb. Every dish we had was delicious. Phil is so knowledgeable about the food and wine, we were so well looked after - and able to take our time and really enjoy the experience. Excellent value fir money. It was our second visit ( the first was just as good) and we will definitely be back!! A real gem.

Not my first visit to this restaurant and won't be my last. As ever, the service and food was first class. Whilst I loved all the food ( salad starter and Steak Hache with pepper sauce for main, hubby having soup and burger), the toasted brioche with toffee sauce and ice cream was sublime. Thank you Philip. Will be back very soon.

My wife and I went to the Zetland for lunch. The welcome was, as always, very warm. We ordered the prix fixe menu which is good value. The three courses didn’t disappoint. The starter of salad, mozzarella, black olives and Parmesan was delicious and very tasty. The main course of steak hache with pepper sauce, salad and French fries was a plate of heavenly deliciousness! We finished the meal with lemon sorbet and very creamy vanilla ice cream. I had a couple of pints of well kept Theakstons ale. All in all the meal was exceptional from the attentive Philip to the excellent food. We’ll certainly be returning soon.

Thoroughly recommend the bowl food menu if you're having a party, good wholesome fayre and plenty of it.

What a find! Great food, lovely atmosphere, good service and so reasonable Firstly the host was so welcoming. The menu is very French bistro. I think you will find it hard to find a dinning room with as much history and ambiance My wife and I had 3 courses which is unusual for us and could not fault any of them Really tasty well cooked cuisine . We tried the wine recommended by the host and were very happy with the choiceI have paid a lot more for a heck of a lot less. Really worth a visit. I will be back.

What a good find! We enjoyed a wonderful meal at a reasonable price, freshly cooked and friendly knowledgeable service. The building has been beautifully restored - loved the tiles! Within east reach of both the station and central Middlesbrough. Highly recommend!

3 friends enjoyed a delicious Sunday lunch in the Brasserie today - it was EXCELLENT! Beautifully presented and every course was super tasty..12 out of 10 to the Chef and his team. The stunning Victorian decor of this handsome 19th Century building, plus waiter Philip's wonderful stories of Middlesborough's history, only added more 'flavour' to the whole wonderful culinary experience! Please treat yourselves and book a table today!!

Nice pub. Great wines and good atmosphere

A truly hidden gem for me today . I’ve never left a review but feel after our meal today all Teessiders should try and visit the Zetland and then as me be amazed at the standard achieved in this fantastic building . Sunday lunch today was very tasty a 3 coarse meal perfectly cooked and presented .Both food and surroundings are first class and anyone who can remember the Zetland of old would not believe the transformation. Having spoke to phill the owner I found out to my astonishment it’s owned and run by a Middlesbrough family . To those who are all ready familiar with the Zetland ... well lucky you !! . For those like me until today who aren’t ... get yourselves there you won’t be disappointed. We certainly will be back and maybe midweek next time .

Been wanting to try Christies Brasserie at The Zetland since reading some reviews a couple of months ago, finally got round to it and we were not disappointed. You really feel like you are somewhere very special, the interior is beautiful, original tiling and a high ornate ceiling and candlelit tables with plenty of room. Food was seriously good, great choice of dishes and the service impeccable. There is plenty of parking close by. Will look forward to another visit when we can fit it in and will highly recommend to others, many thanks for a great evening

Had lunch here recently, great food in a lovely surrounding with first class service. Will be back and would highly recommend.

Fantastic turn of the 19th century decor. Very good set menu plus plenty of choice à la carte. Like how all menu and wine options are on your place 'mat'. Pear tart to die for. Great service.

Ordered parmo seemed abit burnt and crispy which staff sed it's the breadcrumbs we use , chips were lovely but wasn't fussed about parmo, my partner ad fish pie and sed it was lovely, funny smell in toilets no toilet roll

Beautiful place and gorgeous food and service

This is the first time I have left a review despite visiting here several times. When you walk up to and then inside you are struck with the absolute beauty and majesty of this fantastic restaurant. The decor is wonderful and is only surpassed by the service and food. I have visited with friends and family and also business colleagues, each time blown away by the food and friendly service from Phil and the team. A must visit for locals and anyone from out of town, you won’t be disappointed and will definitely return!

This is our favourite place in the Tees Valley for Sunday lunch. Top quality ingredients, excellent French style food, great service and all in the most stunning original railway hotel setting. Starters - smoked haddock and leek gratin, lentil veloute, very good. Roast dinners, chicken or beef, all the accompanying vegetables excellent, plenty of gravy. Vegetarian options available. Desserts - raspberry bakewell , with clotted cream, crème brulée. Attentive staff, no rushing, plenty of time to savour the food and atmosphere. We love it and will be back again!

Always excellent food and service , great ambience whether you go for a quick drink or a meal . Varied selection of drinks close to the train staion

Went for a meal with friends from work, had the three course set menu it was amazing fishcakes where gorgeous steak was cooked to perfection and pudding was delicious. Lovely decor friendly staff amazing chef. Great value for money 10/10 for everything. Definitely be back soon

Tucked away, this place is full of surprises. It is the most beautiful listed building which creates a great ambience for a meal, be it an intimate gathering or for a large group as we were. The fish cake was the best I’ve tasted in a long time. Philip looked after us really well despite many varied requests from us all! I would recommend you try this place for yourselves. Good place to wait if you are cat hi g a train to and the football match day specials are also a treat.

I attended this beautiful venue yesturday evening and all I can say is WOW!! What a beautiful hidden treasure it is . There was a lovely warm welcome as I headed for a drink before our evening meal , the surroundings are so comfortable with a stylish flare. The food was excellent quality and what I loved was that even though we were a party of 16/17 people my food was wonderfully hot still and the taste of each course was divine. I will definatly be returning with my family and friends . Thank you for our lovely welcome and to the staff at The Zetland taking pride in their jobs was evident to see ,along with superb customer service. See you soon

Just popped in on the off chance while waiting on our train and WOW!!! Gone is the old place inside beautiful relaxed atmosphere. Lovely friendly staff great choice of drinks. What a gem of a place we will be back x

Lovely place for a meal and social gathering. Owners were very welcoming. Met with fab work friends, for a beautiful meal. We were a large group and the service was spot on, efficient and friendly service. The atmosphere was relaxing, the decor, lighting etc, was so sophisticated, classy, and well thought out. Perfect for a larger group like us, and bookings of smaller numbers too. My steak was the best cooked steak I have ever eaten. I will definitely plan to go back at some point. Thankyou

So glad the owners are attempting to put some life back in to the Boro. It’s not expensive nor pretentious. Just a really nice place to eat with great food and amazing architecture. Please support independents like the Zet. The town, with its rich history, needs to be on the map again.

What a turn around! Absolutely lovely building interior is beautiful, have really worked magic on the place it is beautiful. Service was fantastic all staff where lovely! Food was amazing by Phil thank you so much for a lovely evening and taking care of us all would highly recommend you won’t be disappointed! Thank you Phil and Joanne xx

10/10 recommend paying The Zetland a visit! I’ve sat in for food and drinks (the beef feather blade was stunning) and had a takeaway parmo which was lovely.

Great food. Hospitality spot on.

Food, service and hospitality were spot on. A chat with the owner about the history of the building and their upcoming plans added to the evening. Prix Fixe menu was fantastic value,although to be fair the whole menu was very reasonable considering the quality. Somewhere to return to!

Simply Stunning - my family and I ate here last night and the food, service and setting were all amazing! The Caesar Salad is divine

As always, another fantastic meal in a gorgeous restaurant. We both went for the seafood pancake as a main and it was delicious. The staff are always first class and Phil’s knowledge is second to none. Can’t wait for my next visit.

Thanks to Phil and the Zetland team for a fantastic 60th Birthday party at the number 1 venue in Middlesbrough. The service was spot on and the food was amazing (as always).People traveled from all over the country and were all impressed at the beautiful building and décor.Cheers Kevin & Sheila

Best food in Middlesbrough by far

Visited with my wife for early evening meal. The venue is very impressive, service just right & food really nice. Will definitely visit again.

Another fabulous meal with great service and surroundings. 3 course Sunday lunch ( how could you not want all 3 ?l) beautifully cooked presented and served. Really good wine list too.This historic Middlesbrough building has been immaculately restored and is well worth a visit for drinks in the bar too. Bang outside the Railway station, a little gem

Outstanding , attentive service and the quality of the food was exceptional and great value. . Booked back in for Sunday lunch and can't wait to go back. The restaurant and bar are beautiful with a Parisian inspired feeling. Perfect in every way.

Great service. Different menu. What a loverly dining room too. Good value

We were a table of 7 meeting for Sunday Lunch, table was ready when we arrived, and drinks order taken by as we sat. The food was plentiful, piping hot and seasoned beautifully. The creamed leeks were a delightful surprise and very tasty indeed. Will we be back, yes definitely!

A focused menu, with a decent wine selection. Friendly service and scrumptious food, cooked with love and a slight French inflection, in a lovingly restored spectacular dining space. Excellent value. A true gem in Middlesbrough. We will be back!

Beautiful restaurant and the food was delicious. Will definitely be back to have the Haddock Risotto again!

Fantastic visit on Friday, followed by an amazing Sunday lunch, a great choice of wines, a truly charming establishment 5***

Dropped in here after cinema visit to Teeside Park and couldn’t recommend more highly. Stunning listed building, amazing food at reasonable prices, great wines and staff brilliant. Owner Phil was happy to chat about the makeover and original features, and the bar at the front as cosy as the stunning dining hall in the rear. Reminded us of Zedel in London - and compared well. We will be back.

As always fabulous service and great quality food at a fabulous price! Well done Team Zetland for a lovely lunch!

Went for Sunday dinner, it is excellent value for money for the quality of the meal. I had the beef Sunday dinner and I couldn’t recommend more! Seafood Gratin was delicious which I had for a starter: The decor is beautiful and the staff attentive and friendly. A real gem in Boro!

Beautiful inside, could of been warmer, food was ok parmo was lovely Chips amazing

Middlesbrough's Zetland; the definition of an undiscovered gem.This is a fantastic little spot, that can be visited to either simply have a drink or for a more substantial meal. It is not a hotel, and rooms are not available; though I am told this was the original function of the property. On the day we visited Middlesbrough were playing Birmingham (a disappointing 2-0 loss for the local team). Pre match this was a lively, busy (though very friendly) spot. We returned again later for dinner. The dining room is separate from the very comfy bar area. While the bar is lovely, and quite charming, the dining room is the really remarkable room at the Zetland. It is a very beautiful and unique room, tiled with original glazed tiles. Very different to any other establishment in Middlesbrough. However, this place does not just rely on notable interiors; the food really is also exceptional. The menu caters to all tastes; including vegetarians (there were two in our party of three). They even do a vegetarian take on Middlesbrough's famous parmo!I would very happily visit the Zetland again on future trips to Middlesbrough.

What a great place. Beautiful decor, friendly atmosphere, good selection of drinks and really great food. We enjoyed moules - frites followed by a Bakewell tart. We will be calling in more regularly.

Omg this place is amazing the food is the best iv tasted in boro the service is impeccable and so is the decor its absolutely beautiful inside 5 stars not enough thanks for a wonderful evening

If you haven’t been to this beautifully restored restaurant/pub in Middlesbrough you’re missing a treat. The standard of the food is up there with the best in North Yorkshire, the quality of the wines etc. superb and the service is spot on. Definitely recommend it.

Wonderful Sunday lunch, all 3 courses were delicious. Service was attentive and courteous. Well worth £21 and in such a beautiful Victorian setting. A first class experience that I highly recommend.

Friendly and welcoming. Beautiful interior decor. Food was delicious, between us we ordered a range of food from the menu and no one was disappointed, we were not rushed and it was also priced well. Would highly recommend and will be back in the future.

My partner and I came this morning for breakfast. We were served a delicious full English breakfast and drinks in the most stunning building. Phil, the owner of the restaurant, was lovely and friendly and a superb host.

Fantastic. Right opposite the train station, but that's not the main reason I'd go back. The food was incredible - try the set menu. Delicious. Excellent staff - professionals that are very good at what they do.

My sister and I called in to The Zetland for a drink but once we were there we stayed all evening. I can't imagine why we would have left to move on anywhere else.The bar is just gorgeous, and the staff are so lovely, nothing is too much trouble. We could smell the food at a nearby table in the bar so asked what was available. Philip explained it was restaurant week, with a 3 course set menu for £15. My sister wrinkled her nose at the starter as she doesn't eat seafood - no problem, a lentil consommé was whipped up instead. I honestly can't rave about the food enough. I had smoked salmon and capers with warm bread, followed by confit duck, dauphinoise potatoes and green beans, and then ice cream with toffee sauce. All of it was delicious. To summarise: - the location is ideal (opposite the train station)- great wine- gorgeous food- genuine, friendly staff - beautiful comfy bar- lovely atmosphere- such a bargain for such quality food. The whole experience was faultless and I would recommend The Zetland to anyone.

Fantastic food in a great setting. Phil and his team made the start of our celebrations for my 60th birthday and 39th wedding anniversary get off to a flier.

Went for a late lunch -Brilliant fresh food with complimentary bread basket -excellent decor and great staff -would highly recommend

Philip and the team prepared us a fantastic dinner for over 10 guests. The service was excellent, the food was delicious (and high quality), and the guests loved the beautiful dining room. It was definitely a one of a kind experience.It was very easy to make reservations, and we were able to select our meal choices in advance to ensure availability.We will definitely be having more corporate dinners here! Thank you The Zetland!

Returned to The Zetland for the first time since the pandemic and WOW!. The updated menu offers a huge selction of dishes but I plumped for the Red Pepper and Aubergine Roulade and then the Duck Confit, both of which were delicious. The ever attentive Philip (owner) then recommended a hot chocolate with Grand Marnier ( I was too full for a dessert) which was out of this world. Will be back soon to sample more of the menu as was spoilt for choice.

Popped for a spot of lunch today after hearing some good things about the food, ambience etc.... all I can say is it was absolutely top drawer. Great food, great service, Philip and his team really looked after us. Can't recommended this place enough...thank you for a lovely lunch experience.

Fantastic food, fabulous experience, beautiful surroundings. Absolutely lovely lunch with a great menu. We brought our Mam & she was over the moon. We will come back again, as we couldn't fault it. Phillip & his team should be so proud of the dining experience they deliver, as it is exceptional, thankyou.

What a brilliant start to our celebratory weekend. We would highly recommend The Zetland. The food was delicious, staff were so nice and the building is beautiful! Loved the Northern Soul music too!

A special meal for a special occasion. The food was beautiful and the service was excellent - thank you very much to all at The Zetland.

We had a beautiful Sunday lunch this afternoon. Phil and the staff were wonderful - so friendly and even helped by bringing extra food for our little boy. The roast was a perfect size, and really tasty. Great food, wonderful service and beautiful surroundings. We will definitely be back!