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Beautiful meal today, such delicate flavours mixed together, just what our family needed. Thanks

A belated romantic meal for two. We finally managed to eat at Finbarrs last night to celebrate our 40th birthdays. Staff were in prompt contact throughout... read moreWe finally managed to eat at Finbarrs last night to celebrate our 40th birthdays. Staff were in prompt contact throughout the booking process having had to cancel last year due to covid. The location is easy to find and although the exterior doesn't look impressive the interior was fantastic. The place had adapted for covid but was still a great location for intimate fine dining. All three courses of our meal were faultless. Overall if you want something a little special then this place is worth the walk from the city centre. read less

Food fab, service fab, ambience fab.

Always have a great meal here Food is always great, never had a bad meal here and eaten many times here over the years. It’s walking... read moreFood is always great, never had a bad meal here and eaten many times here over the years. It’s walking distance so great stumbling back after a fantastic meal and couple bottles of their many decent wines.

Great selection on their menu. I always fancy about 5 starters and one day I’m going to have 3/4 of these instead of a main, just to be different.

Food always presented as though it should be twice the price. Wine is also well priced and very competitive for the type of restaurant.

Service is well paced, but not rushed.

Love everything about Finbarr’s and I look forward to being back there in the next couple of weeks. read less

We ordered the Valentine's Dine at home menu last weekend. We have always enjoyed eating at Finbarrs so we knew... read moreWe ordered the Valentine's Dine at home menu last weekend. We have always enjoyed eating at Finbarrs so we knew despite this being a dine at home option it would be good but it far exceeded our expectations, it was fabulous. There was clearly an awful lot of thought put into it to ensure the very best Finbarr's quality! thank you! read less

Fantastic Valentine’s Day take away/delivery menu. Amazing attention to detail - lobster ravioli with shellfish bisque, chateau briand, desserts, negroni... read moreFantastic Valentine’s Day take away/delivery menu. Amazing attention to detail - lobster ravioli with shellfish bisque, chateau briand, desserts, negroni cocktails and champagne. Definitely the wow factor. Thank you to Barry and colleagues ❤️ read less

We had a dine at home meal today and we were very impressed. The food was delicious and I would... read moreWe had a dine at home meal today and we were very impressed. The food was delicious and I would highly recommend it read less

Fabulous Takeaway We were booked to go here for lunch on Friday, until tier 3 restrictions meant it was cancelled, so decided... read moreWe were booked to go here for lunch on Friday, until tier 3 restrictions meant it was cancelled, so decided on the next best thing...a takeaway and we weren't disappointed. Apart from the surroundings, the meal was as good as dining in the restaurant. It was absolutely fantastic. My partner had the pork and he said it was as good as you have in the restaurant. Cheese souffle for starters which was absolutely delicious, I had the gratin and that was gorgeous, lemon posset and the choux bun for dessert and both were out of this world. If you're looking for restaurant quality food, bit for obvious reasons can't eat at a restaurant, this is the place to go. Top marks all round read less

Thank you Finbarrs for another delicious dinner tonight. The quality of food is first class and instructions detailed and easy... read moreThank you Finbarrs for another delicious dinner tonight. The quality of food is first class and instructions detailed and easy to follow. We and our wider family are missing you being open very much but it’s wonderful to be able to have a delicious dine at home Finbarrs meal. read less

Another delicious meal, albeit takeaway this time. Probably the best restaurant in Durham.

We have just got the steak night for 2 as a take away due to the lockdown. I can honestly... read moreWe have just got the steak night for 2 as a take away due to the lockdown. I can honestly say this is the best steak I have had in a very long time. They give you 2 steaks with the exact instructions of how to finish them to your liking. The fact that we could have 2 steaks at the very extreme of well done and blue with their instructions is out of this world. The steaks melt in our mouths. They are supplied with chips, grilled tomatoes and peppercorn sauce. There are no words to describe how wonderful our dinner was. I am so happy to have supported Finbarrs during these difficult times. They deserve it and we will order again. Thank you for a wonderful dinner. read less

four of us had Beef Wellington for the main course last night, would highly recommend. The whole meal, starters,... read morefour of us had Beef Wellington for the main course last night, would highly recommend. The whole meal, starters, mains and desserts were delicious and so easy to cook at home. It's lovely to cook everything at your own pace rather than trying to keep carry out food hot without over cooking. read less

We had a beautiful meal from the takeway menu during Lockdown 2 to celebrate husband's birthday. Made it feel a... read moreWe had a beautiful meal from the takeway menu during Lockdown 2 to celebrate husband's birthday. Made it feel a lot more special read less

Superb and safe Been to eat here twice in 3 weeks, we enjoyed the first visit so much, we returned just before lockdown.

Busy... read moreBeen to eat here twice in 3 weeks, we enjoyed the first visit so much, we returned just before lockdown.

Busy on both occasions but full social distancing measures in place, hand gel, Perspex screens and all staff wearing face masks, so felt very safe, but also retaining some of the atmosphere of a busy restaurant.

This is not a cheap option, about £60 per person all in, but great quality, all of the meals we had over 2 evenings were excellent and a special mention for the Hallibut, superb.

Excellent and friendly service on both occasions and we will be back post lockdown read less

Beautifully prepared food served in very pleasant surroundings.