TripAdvisor: ‘Charismatic’ Darlington bar gets top rating
Vesuvio Wine Bar on Houndgate in the town centre has accumulated a near-perfect 4.9 star rating with all bar one review ranked as ‘excellent’ – the highest score available on TripAdvisor.
Serving up ‘traditional’ Italian cuisine alongside an extensive wine menu, the bar has gained a reputation for ‘generous portions’ and ‘first-class’ meals.
One reviewer on the site said: “People of Darlington (and North East) you need to get yourself to Vesuvio.
“Best know as lively wine bar, they have recently opened a restaurant upstairs.
“We visited with friends, five in total, on a Friday evening. Food was excellent and very reasonably priced for fine dining.
“Wine list was extensive, as you might expect for a restaurant above a wine bar. Service was friendly and efficient.”
Another reviewer branded the bar a ‘go to’ venue in the town and said: “Fabulousย new dining experience in Darlington.
“If you love quality food, cooked with love, and first class service, then this is the place for you. Three of us all had different dishes that could not be faulted. Don’t know how they do it for the price.”
“To put this is simple terms,ย the food is out of the this world,” another reviewer on TripAdvisor said.
“I was so impressed with the ambience of the restaurant.
“The staff were professional and did everything thing they could to make your experience the best it could be. Probably the best place to eat in Darlington at the moment.”
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Emma E said: “Been twice recently and both times were excellent.
“One was an evening meal and this review is for a lunchtime.
“We had starters, main courses and desserts. Starters we had salmon and ham hock, main courses pork fillet and chicken supreme and desserts pornstar martini cheesecake and sticky toffee pudding.”