What are the best restaurants in Durham?

According to Seemor's analysis of 14 restaurants in Durham, the top-rated include coarse (A, Modern British tasting menu, Durham), The Pub and Kitchen, Durham (A, British pub food, Cassop), The Cellar Door (A-, Contemporary British, Durham), The Garage Bar and Grille (A-, British pub food, Burnhope), Cafédral Durham (A-, Brunch, Durham). Seemor grades restaurants from A+ to F using Restaurant DNA analysis across 35+ dining dimensions including food quality, service, ambiance, and value. Full methodology and restaurant analysis available on seemor.ai.

How expensive is eating out in Durham?

According to Seemor's analysis of 14 restaurants in Durham: moderate (4), expensive (7), very_expensive (3). The majority (50%) fall in the expensive range, with strong options at every price point.

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Best Restaurants in Durham

14 restaurants analyzed out of 469 identified · United Kingdom

Durham’s dining leans into British pub classics and European cooking, with a notably affordable feel and plenty of variety across the table. Generous Sunday roasts, fresh Middle Eastern wraps, inventive waffles and polished river-view meals give the area a broad, welcoming rhythm. Durham is a place to explore for carefully made comfort food alongside independent cafés with personality.

Durham has 14 analyzed restaurants.

Top Restaurants in Durham

coarse A · Modern British tasting menu, British · Durham
The Pub and Kitchen, Durham A · British pub food, British · Cassop
The Cellar Door A- · Contemporary British, British · Durham
The Garage Bar and Grille A- · British pub food, British · Burnhope
Cafédral Durham A- · Brunch · Durham
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse A- · Brazilian steakhouse, Brazilian · Durham
The Blue House A- · British pub food, British · Haswell
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Durham A- · Neapolitan pizza, Pizza · Durham
La Spada Ristorante A- · Italian, Mediterranean · Pity Me
Zaap Thai Street Food Durham A- · Thai street food, Thai · Durham

Tried and True

The Pub and Kitchen, Durham A · British pub food, British
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse A- · Brazilian steakhouse, Brazilian
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Durham A- · Neapolitan pizza, Pizza
Cafédral Durham A- · Brunch

Grade Distribution

A2 restaurants A-8 restaurants B+3 restaurants B1 restaurants

Price Distribution

expensive7 restaurants moderate4 restaurants very_expensive3 restaurants

Best Value

Cafédral Durham A- · Brunch
The Blue House A- · British pub food, British
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Durham A- · Neapolitan pizza, Pizza
Tango Durham B+ · Burgers, American

Hidden Gems

coarse A · Modern British tasting menu, British · Durham
Cafédral Durham A- · Brunch · Durham
Rio Brazilian Steakhouse A- · Brazilian steakhouse, Brazilian · Durham
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Durham A- · Neapolitan pizza, Pizza · Durham
Zaap Thai Street Food Durham A- · Thai street food, Thai · Durham

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