Reviews in County Durham

Stayed many times. Noticed slow decline with impact of Covid not helping, particularly breakfast. Used to do all fresh, home made bread, own jams etc. Bacon was stone cold even though under the lamp. Waitress at dinner brought us the wrong meal and could not identify what it was which is a bit of a basic requirement, but it was resolved speedily. Food quality was good for the price. Staff all very friendly and warm but in some cases inexperienced.

We enjoyed our meal. The service was good and friendly. The range of choice on the menu was excellent and the food was good quality.

Fundamentally the food is good. However, the meat (chicken and pork) was overcooked and bone dry, chewy. The garlic bread arrived cold both times ordered. We were given several different tapas to those we ordered (not charged for these) but had long wait for correct items to arrive. None of the advertised olives on the large sharing cheese and charcuterie dish. Restaurant was cold and damp.

Quaint little pub , beautiful food, friendly staff & great atmosphere

Beautiful food, pleasant staff and fine wine, very quiet but it was a Tuesday afternoon

Lots of choice on the menu and the food quality was excellent.

Delicious food in a lovely little restaurant, perfect evening meal! Already planning to head back

This was our 2nd visit to Gussto - it was absolutely fabulous again and we would thoroughly recommend! Great location and atmosphere and the food is wonderful!

Great food and service at Gussto’s. Foods was so hot and tasty. Quaint and lovely atmosphere - will definitely go back

What a cracking place. Really authentic and quaint. Food was great and lovely service.

Visited on 21/10/2023 as a table of 8 - 6 adults and 2 children aged 13 and 4. Have been a few times with my immediate family in the past and always been impressed. Option of 2 or 4 course meal definitely makes it even better value for money and the kids 3 course meal is excellent too. Everything we ordered was amazing - I ordered the black pudding scotch egg, garlic and herb kebab and sticky toffee pudding with custard - all super tasty. The only thing that was ordered that wasn't the best was the steak - it was described as "a bit tough" by the person who ordered it but other than that, a lovely family meal out in quirky surroundings.

We had a lovely meal in prego. Treated ourselves to 2 and a half courses each (we shared a dessert!). The mackerel pate was absolutely divine. The food was beautifully presented with taste to match. It was very busy but the staff were pleasant and done their best to serve us as quickly as possible.

Good value happy hour menu. Very friendly service and my friends said food was good. Unfortunately for me I have no taste following recent covid infection but it looked good.

Great service, lovely food. There Happy Hour, good sized portions great value for money.

Back from another brilliant night away at Derwent Manor & yet another fabulous meal in the restaurant, staff are so friendly here. Looking forward to our next visit soon.

We spend a really lovely morning in the spa, having pre ordered our lunch by 1pm we were really ready to eat , but we waited a very long time for our food , having to ask the very friendly waitress twice about our food, I must say the food was delicious, but then had to wait again for our desserts . This would iam afraid put us off returning to the Restaurant any time soon .

Loved the dining room. Decor fitting for the location. Not a grey wall in sight ! Food was ok, but as previously mentioned by someone, the plate was cool. The waitress was very good and attentive.

Want here as local to place staying for a wee birthday break. Seems the staff a very lax. Had booked the table, arrived at the appointed time, got seated, and then ordered Firstly, some items off the menu, the wife order sea bass, but it seems they never Succotash as per menu. So, it's not a real big problem. I ordered the steak pie [(or beef and ale pie as per menu) not available So I ordered the chicken wrapped in bacon. Should come with clapshot, it did not, only potatoes and chicken. No explanation nor apology Seemed staff more interested in a large group that are there. The person who took our order never saw him again. Took ages from ordering to on table. The two sitting behind us, who came in 5 minutes after us, got severed before we did Food was fine, just not as per menu, and took what seemed ages Was going to have pudding, but decided to leave, as service was terrible. Pity but can't say I would return nor recommend