The best restaurants serving Italian food in Elvet County Durham North East

This was the second time that we have visited this fantastic restaurant in a large family group. The first time 9 of us attended for our grandson's 21st birthday and it was so good that we booked again for our annual Christmas get together. This time there were 15 of us. Some chose from the Christmas Fayre menu and the selection was amazing. Others selected from the main menu which was a plus for us as other venues that we have been to for our Christmas 'party' only offered choices from their Christmas Fayre. I have to say that no one was disappointed with their meals. Perfectly cooked and presented and great portions. However, I must commend the service. Nothing was a problem and we were not rushed at all. Some restaurants that we have been to hardly let you get your starter down and they serve you your main course. Not here. A lovely civilised break in between so we could all enjoy being together. That said, the wait wasn't overly long that we were all awaiting our next courses. We had a great night, good food, fantastic service and certainly not over priced. We will all certainly book again, either individually or for our next family celebration. So, if you are looking for a nice meal, either just couples or for a bigger celebration, this is the place for you. Thank you Little Sicily and we look forward to visiting again.

Lovely barman Johnny helped us with our win selection. We had a Gavi which was delicious. Food platters on offer looked good as did the desserts. Whole atmosphere was relaxed a fuss free. Will definitely go back.

What a great restaurant in a beautiful location. Just of the market square in the cente of Durham city. Excellent establishment, I will visit again.

I have a chicken vindaloo every time I visit it an Indian restaurant and this was the worst I’ve had in a longtime. It was hard to eat the chicken as it was extremely chewy also there was very little sauce with the curry. This restaurant is very poor and does not live up to its reviews!

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Such a shame, after almost 30 years of coming here, last night was really poor. The house wine was always perfectly fine, but now it's terrible. And they've removed the salad bar. Literally the best thing about the place, and they've removed it. Quite sad that after all this time last night will be my final visit.

Visité con mi hija adolescente después de decidir probar en un lugar diferente. Tres tapas por 13 libras. 95 pero muy limitado con qué platos puedes elegir para ese trato. Tenemos tres y añadimos tres platos a precio completo. El servicio era bueno y la comida llegó a su debido tiempo y era sabroso, pero era en el mejor de los casos tibio y los platos más fríos eran los que yo estaba pagando el precio completo, incluyendo un filete en una salsa de pimienta en grano, ambos apenas estaban calientes. El camarero vino a preguntar cómo estaban las cosas y mencioné que la comida no estaba particularmente caliente. Él se ofreció a retirarlo (no estaba seguro de si calentar o reemplazar) pero estábamos a mitad de camino en este punto. Como digo el servicio era bueno, la comida era sabrosa, pero habría sido mucho mejor si hubiera sido más cálido / caliente. Ojalá hubiéramos elegido nuestra opción original.

Excellent service from the waitress Aimee, very polite and professional

Friday evening 9/5/25 Food was very nice. Bruschetta, carbonara , fresh pasta with beef ragu recommended. The two waiters were extraordinarily charming and chatty even though the place looked very busy .

Great cafe! Amazing staff…warm and welcoming…the perfect spot for a weekend coffee

They obviously don’t have a clue about getting food to you in good time. The manager was rude and dismissive. Don’t go there.