THE TEES REGION ’ S BEST RESTAURANTS
and fun atmosphere . Look out for their new branch in Acklam Hall and sister restaurant The Rio Brazilian Steakhouse in the premises of the former Bistrot Pierre in Middlesbrough .
11th Fellini ’ s , Middlesbrough Twice in the top ten and still going strong is Fellini ’ s , an Italian-inspired , family-friendly bar and restaurant opposite Albert Park on Linthorpe Road . Spacious and modern with great food at reasonable prices and a friendly welcome , little ones are made a fuss of here and the establishment is proud of its “ children welcome at any time ” policy .
10th The Devonport Arms , Middleton-One-Row Serving classic pub dishes such as fish and chips and chicken Kiev with a modern twist , this gorgeous restaurant is based within a small , fabulously refurbished hotel . In a peaceful village location , all the family can enjoy an olde-worlde pub atmosphere alongside delicious cuisine . There ’ s an attractive kids ’ menu , an interesting selection of gins and spirits and a selection of local hand-pulled ales . Incredibly , it ’ s one of four eateries in our top ten owned by restaurant gurus Jonathan Hall and Marcus Bennett .
the sumptuous Rockliffe Hall . The 3AA Rosette restaurant offers an unrivalled dining experience , a garden-to-plate ethos and exceptional wine pairings . Choose the ten-course tasting menu to get a real flavour of the establishment , with many courses created using ingredients foraged in the Rockliffe grounds or grown in the kitchen garden .
8th The Masham , Hartburn Village The Masham was last seen in our 2018 poll where it resided at number 15 . Now this delightful pub , which serves up succulent food in the heart of Hartburn Village , has leapt into our 2020 top ten . A family-run establishment offering a range of hearty food from a varied menu , food is served at lunchtimes , evenings and Sunday afternoons .
6th Cena , Yarm A regular in our top ten , Cena is a wonderful venue in which to enjoy a special meal in a cosy and intimate dining space . Located on Yarm High Street , this chic eatery offers authentic Italian cuisine with vegetarian and vegan options . The early bird menu features tasty food with great value for money . Another owned by Marcus Bennett and Jonathan Hall .
5th Café Lilli , Norton A stalwart of our restaurant awards , Café Lilli is an established bistro-vibe café in Norton and is a go-to for locals and foodies alike , serving up gorgeous contemporary cuisine with an Italian influence . Offering creative dishes served in an upbeat and lively setting , Café Lilli is loved for its live music and feelgood atmosphere .
9th The Orangery , Rockliffe Hall , Hurthworth-on-Tees Leaping seven places from last year ’ s number 16 is the exquisite Orangery at
7th Tomahawk Steakhouse , Potto and Yarm Rising three places in our list is a name synonymous with a fabulous steak – Tomahawk . Meat-lovers can ’ t get enough of the top-quality wagyu and salt dry-aged steaks served in Tomahawk ’ s phenomenally successful Potto and Yarm branches . Offering an early bird menu , great Sunday lunches and , of course , fish and vegetarian options in a trendy
4th The Bay Horse , Hurworth-On-Tees Our 2018 winner still retains a special place in the region ’ s heart . The 15thcentury coaching inn masterfully blends the modern and the traditional to offer
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