Thorneyholme Tea Room in County Durham

Have been back here now a couple of times recently. Being honest Indian was not usually our first choice for a meal out but this place has converted us. We were there last night. I had Lamb Kundan Kaliyan and my husband had Lamb Byriani and both were absolutely delicious. It was one of the best plates of food I have had. The service is second to none. Would recommend.

Bernie made me a cake for my 30th birthday and it was incredible! Such light soft sponge and beautiful icing, looked the part, I was really happy and would recommend to anyone. Thank you Bernie

I had my first takeaway from Samis Spice and it was beautiful.. Really tasty and the ingredients felt like good quality. Friendly service as well. I will definitely be ordering again.

So, this is a small restaurant in new college Durham. Where students prepare food, serve and generally run the restaurant in order to learn how this is done, great idea i feel. We were served the fine dining menu which was 6 courses, appropriatley portioned to be just right. The staff were great from start to finish, attentive , not overbearing and efficient. The food was well presented and prepared, ingredients paired well and it tasted great. I will return again and again if for no other reason than this restaurant is an amazing resource for the students at the college and needs to continue being supported, the fact that the food was great too, is simply the cherry on the top.