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The Tawny Owl, Darlington
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The Tawny Owl

9.1/10
70
Neasham Road, DL2 1QE Darlington
Pizzeria
Average price £25

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Restaurant menu

Last update: November 2023
Duck & orange parfait
Smooth pâté in an orange glaze, with toasted artisan bloomer and red onion chutney
Garlic king prawns & chorizo
with artisan bloomer bread
Creamy garlic oven-baked mushrooms
In a cheesy cheddar sauce, with toasted artisan bloomer

Reviews

9.1/10
Excellent70 reviews
8.8/10

Food

9.7/10

Service

9.1/10

Ambience

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What diners said about this restaurant:

Good value for money
Very short waiting time
Quiet
  • Anne O.1 review

    10 September 2023

    6/10

    Had Sunday lunch at the tawny owl, very disappointing, both meals were cold so sent back, although quickly remind by pouring hot gravy all over meals the roast potatoes were unedible, hard to cut into and after we managed to do that they tasted sour, not nice. Can't fault the service though.

  • Christopher O.1 review

    7 September 2023

    10/10

    Fabulous

  • Brian S.1 review

    4 February 2023

    8.5/10

    Greeting and waitress service really welcoming and helpful. Eve was a great listener as she served us. Drinks and food served smoothly and promptly. Camembert starter sparse and side salad limited. Otherwise good honest food reasonably priced. Thank you.

  • David D.2 reviews

    16 February 2022

    10/10

    We five of us all greatly enjoyed our meal at the attractive Tawny Owl. The food was excellent and the staff were friendly and efficient. We sat at a table in a quiet corner, well distanced from others, which suited us well.

  • Carolyn D.4 reviews

    8 December 2021

    10/10

    Good company warm welcome lovely food - didn’t feel rushed 10 out of 10

  • Sally W.

    Sally W.4 reviews

    23 October 2021

    10/10

    Quick service. Friendly staff. Great food. Brilliant value for money.

  • Cathryn W.1 review

    28 September 2021

    10/10

    Food as good as always . Service excellent , attentive but not intrusive. Lovely surroundings .Food is well priced . Love the option of mini pudding and hot drink at the end of a meal. What more could you want .

  • Carolyn D.4 reviews

    15 September 2021

    8/10

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  • Tony S.1 review

    15 September 2021

    9.5/10

    Great good and friendly but efficient service

  • Gayle B.1 review

    13 September 2021

    9/10

    The style and decor of the pub is beautiful. We went early lunchtime, so there weren’t many guests meaning very little atmosphere. It was very chilly inside, but this was probably due to windows being open because of Covid. The meal was gorgeous, with fresh ingredients. Price point about right for homemade.

  • Ilett J.1 review

    6 September 2021

    10/10

    I take my elderly mum and dad here every time I visit. We all love it! Food, service, the welcome all amazing!

  • Jim S.1 review

    5 September 2021

    8/10

    Felt distinctly uncomfortable as gentleman on next table coughed constantly throughout the. meal. As an 81 year old should have asked to be moved for my own safety but did not have the confidence to do so

  • Nicola C.1 review

    4 September 2021

    4/10

    Was disappointed with the steak we had half of it was raw..

  • Stuart H.1 review

    29 August 2021

    6.5/10

    I must have been out of sorts. I didn’t enjoy the roast dinner and seemed to be slightly chilled. My friend Mavis seemed to enjoy it but her niece and husband didn’t comment but ate everything on their plates, which I didn’t do.

  • Christine G.1 review

    26 July 2021

    8.5/10

    First visit here ...Will definitely return ...tasty food , good varied menu ... all 4 of us enjoyed our food...icing on the cake was the super service from our waitress friendly ,knowledgeable , and profesdional

  • Sue S.1 review

    25 July 2021

    8/10

    Good food and service Dog friendly nice Sunday lunch plenty of meat and vegetables. Service was very good maybe a bit more choice of meats no pork but overall very good Will definitely return

  • Gary H.1 review

    18 July 2021

    10/10

    Great food, friendly helpful staff. Overall, reasonably priced meal in pleasant atmosphere. Just to get to required characters, verrrrrrry niiiiiice ; )

  • Val T.1 review

    16 July 2021

    10/10

    Love eating there, good food and wine, feel well looked after and safe

  • Vivienne M.1 review

    14 June 2021

    10/10

    Came for tea. Staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was delicious and came quickly. Very nice ambience. Will definitely be coming back.

  • Gail J.1 review

    10 June 2021

    7.5/10

    Staff were great. Friendly and helpful. Meal came promptly. Starters great. Main Meal ok but dumpling not great. The only disappointment was kids running round while eating.

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Opening time
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Monday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:30 AM - 10:00 PM

How to get to the restaurant

Neasham Road, DL2 1QE, Darlington, United Kingdom

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