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YANNIS GREEK RESTAURANT

(4.9 Score)
21 Front Street, Lanchester, Durham DH7 0LA, UK Directions

Since 2011

Specialities:

✓Greek Salad ✓Tzatziki ✓Cheese Balls ✓Pizza Garlic Bread ✓Souvlaki ✓Greek Beer ✓Stella ✓Cider ✓Kopparberg ✓Moussaka ✓Kleftiko ✓Stifado ✓Stuffed Vegetables ✓Briam ✓Meatballs-sutzukakia ✓Yannis Schnitzel ✓Chicken Saganki ✓Lamb Chops ✓Meal for Two ✓Beef Giouvetsi

"Yannis Greek Restaurant is a family-owned venue that offers authentic Greek dishes. The restaurant exclusively uses organic, fair-trade, and locally sourced ingredients, free of chemical additives. Yannis Greek restaurant's offerings include signature dishes such as meze, salads, wraps, pasta, savoury meat dishes, Santorini chips, freshly baked pitta bread, and the delightful skordalia. The restaurant is ideal for various occasions, casual lunch, a celebratory dinner, or a gathering for special events like parties or anniversaries. Takeaway options are available.Yannis Greek Restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. Free street parking is available.

2026 Highlights: Yannis Greek restaurant specialises in Greek and Mediterranean cuisine and provides a dining experience featuring traditional Greek dishes and hospitality."

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Menu:

APPETISERS:
Greek Salad (Horiatiki) £4.95
Tzatziki £4.95
Cheese Balls £5.95
Greek Sausage (Loukaniko) £5.95
Filo Parcels (Tiropitakia) £5.95
Haloumi Cheese £5.95
Creatan Dakos £4.95
Vine Leaves (Dolmadakia) £4.95
Spinach & Feta Parcels £6.95
Deep Fried Calamari £7.95
Bekrimeze £6.95
Hummus £4.95
Pan Fried Cheese Saganaki £5.95
Fried Courgettes With Parmesan Cheese £5.95
King Prawn Zorbas £8.95
Pizza Garlic Bread 10” £3.95
Pizza Garlic Bread 12” £4.50
GREEK DISHES:
Pork Gyros £11.95
Chicken Gyros £11.95
Mix Gyros £12.95
Chicken Souvlaki £12.95
Pork Souvlaki £11.95
Two Homemade Burgers £13.50
Lamb Chops £13.95
Mixed Grill £15.95
Moussaka £13.95
Pastitsio £12.95
Kleftiko £14.95
Stifado £14.95
Stuffed Vegetables V £12.95
Briam V £12.95
Meatballs (Sutzukakia) £13.95
Chicken Saganaki £14.95
Beef Giouvetsi £15.95

Contact:

01207 438161

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 9pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm - 10pm
Sun: Closed

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EL PINCHO

(4.8 Score)
Unit 16 Riverwalk, Durham DH1 4SJ, UK Directions

Since 2020

Specialities:

✓Beef Stifado ✓Pork Skewers ✓Meatballs ✓Belly Pork ✓Steak ✓Slow-Cooked Diced Moroccan Lamb ✓King Prawns ✓Mussels ✓Salt and Pepper Squid ✓BBQ Chicken ✓Mozzarella ✓Cheese and Tomato ✓Buffalo Mozzarella ✓Serrano Ham and Rocket ✓Spicy Mince ✓Potato Croquettes

"El Pincho offers the unique flavours of the Mediterranean through a varied menu with tapas and vegetarian options in a luxurious atmosphere filled with vibrant colours. The restaurant serves traditional tapas, Greek appetisers, and Moroccan specialities while enjoying fine cocktails, premium gins, vodkas, rums, craft ales, and crisp lagers. El Pincho consistently delivers delicious flavours, making it a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience. The restaurant also provides dine-in, takeaway, home delivery, outdoor seating, and free parking. Additionally, El Pincho hosts live music on Friday nights and a DJ from 3 pm on Saturdays.The restaurant is passionate about the food they serve, and they want you to experience the exotic flavours of the Mediterranean. The restaurant runs various deals, including a bottomless brunch.

2026 Highlights: El Pincho menu selection includes a main menu, Saturday menu, buffet menu for functions and events, grazing boards and Sunday lunch."

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Registration 806655437

Menu:

APPETIZERS FROM THE MEDITERRANEAN MENU:
Halkidiki Olives £6.50
Nachos £8.00
Nachos (Cheesy) £6.50
Bruschetta £6.50
Black Pudding £6.00
Potato Croquettes £6.00
Artisan Bread Platter £10.00
GRAZING PLATTERS:
Greek Grazer £12.95
Spanish Grazer £15.95
Mixed Meat Platter £18.95
Family Grazer (4 People) £40.00
Tapas Dishes - Meat:
Beef Stifado £11.00
Meatballs £8.00
Belly Pork £8.00
Steak £8.00
Slow Cooked Diced Moroccan Lamb £11.00
Tapas Dishes - Fish:
King Prawns (Chorizo) £9.00
King Prawns (Garlic) £9.00
King Prawns (Sweet Chilli) £9.00
Salt And Pepper Squid £7.50
Mussels (White Wine Sauce) £9.00
Mussels (Spicy Tomato Sauce) £9.00
Tapas Dishes - Vegetable:
Patatas Bravas £6.50
Padron Peppers £6.50
Vine Leaves £6.50
Grilled Aubergines £6.50
Vegan Meatballs £8.00
Canarian Potatoes £6.50
Vegetable Skewers £6.00

Contact:

0191 374 1298

Tue: 12pm - 5pm
Wed & Thu: 12pm - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 11:30pm
Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Mon: Closed

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TIA'S

(4.8 Score)
84 Claypath, Durham DH1 1RG, UK Directions

Since 1996

Specialities:

✓Guacamole With Tortilla Chips ✓Tortilla Chips and Salsa ✓Tostada ✓Elotes ✓Quesadillas ✓Calamari ✓Glazed and Infused Wings ✓Crispy Jalapeno Poppers ✓Halloumi Fries ✓Crispy Mexican Style Cauliflower Bites ✓Mexican Chicken ✓Blackened Chicken ✓El Pimento Relleno ✓Grilled Halloumi ✓Blackened Salmon Bowl ✓Salmon In Jack Daniels Glaze ✓Picante Garlic King Prawns ✓Inferno Mexican King Prawns ✓Mediterranean King Prawns ✓Mexican Shredded Beef With Rice ✓Chilli Con Carne ✓Enchiladas ✓Chimichanga ✓Mexican Platter ✓Fajitas ✓Burritos ✓Baby Back Ribs ✓Chicken Hanging Kebab ✓Steak Hanging Kebab

"Tia’s offers Wide Variety Of Traditional Dishes serving freshly prepared Mexican food alongside cocktails, frozen margaritas, tequilas, beers, wines and alcohol-free drinks. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available, and the restaurant invites customers to discuss allergies and dietary requirements with its team when booking and ordering. The venue offers an intimate, colourful cantina atmosphere for family meals, date nights, birthdays and group celebrations. Customers can book tables online, contact the restaurant directly by telephone or email, and enquire about larger group bookings.

2026 Highlights: Tia’s menu includes fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, burritos, slow-cooked ribs, hanging kebabs, seafood dishes and handmade pizzas."

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Menu:

NIBBLES:
Guacamole With Tortilla Chips £7.50
Tortilla Chips & Salsa £4.95
STARTERS:
Tostada £7.50
Elotes £7.50
Quesadillas £7.50
Calamari £9.50
Glazed & Infused Wings £8.50
Crispy Jalapeno Poppers £7.50
Halloumi Fries £7.00
Crispy Mexican Style Cauliflower Bites £7.50
MAINS:
Mexican Chicken £19.50
Blackened Chicken £19.50
El Pimento Relleno £16
Grilled Halloumi £17.00
Blackened Salmon Bowl £22.00
Salmon In Jack Daniels Glaze £22.00
Picante Garlic King Prawns £22.00
Inferno Mexican King Prawns £22.00
Mediterranean King Prawns £22.00
Mexican Shredded Beef With Rice £22.00
Chilli Con Carne £18.50
Enchiladas £18.50
Chimichanga £18.50
Mexican Platter £20.00
Fajitas £17
Burritos £16.50
Baby Back Ribs £25.00
Chicken Hanging Kebab £18.00
Steak Hanging Kebab £19.00

Contact:

0191 383 9001

Mon-Sat: 5pm - 11pm
Sun: Closed

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YANNIS GREEK RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Food is really tasty we got chicken saganaki and a gyros wrap, both were really good. For desert I got Kataifi it was my first time trying it and I was impressed. The restaurant is cash only which we didn’t realise until we got there but there’s a cash point really close.

Whenever I'm in the northeast I make sure I pop in. It's simply the best Greek food I've had anywhere other than in Greece. Service is great, food is absolutely exquisite and thoughtfully presented. It's also very reasonably priced so is well worth a visit. I heartily recommend the Gyros and Souvlaki.

Absolutely beautiful meal with my hubby. I had moussaka. Hubby has chicken shawarma wrap with chips and a plate of gyros, which was by far the nicest out of the 3 dishes! We also brought home some orange cake for dessert.... amazing service and outstanding food!!.

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EL PINCHO REVIEWS

Probably if not the best afternoon tea I have had, there was a massive amount of food, very well presented and the taste was exceptional. Staff were lovely and smiley and made sure everything was perfection. I would recommend this place 100% for afternoon tea. Pricing was perfect and I will be going back. Keep up the good work and well done. Outstanding!!!!!!.

Stopped here whilst having a day trip to Durham. What a cracking place, we sat outside near the river, on a warm sunny afternoon. Some refreshments and some awesome food. Will definitely recommend and come back when next in the area.

Food Wow! I thought being a city it would be OK shocked me in the best way possible, ALL freshly made, Beef Stifado blew me away, Meatballs (homemade wow) de lish, even dirty fries real potatoes n the cheese combo on top mmnnn, DEFINITELY a return is happening. Service impeccable nothing is too much bother. Great place.

TIA'S REVIEWS

A small, clean and friendly place. Booking essential to avoid disappointment. Choice of menu is plentiful, portions are good, price is fair. Can not fault this restaurant in service, friendliness or cleanliness. The food was very tasty and worth while recommending.

Great atmosphere,delicious food and excellent staff this restaurant will always be on our Itinerary on future visits to Durham. Chris And Hazel.

We enjoyed a lovely family meal. The staff were lovely and provided plenty of entertainment for our 6 year old boy. We also received a free book for our boy when leaving. A very pleasant meal and experience, we will return again whenever in the area.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

YANNIS GREEK RESTAURANT Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Contact Info: 8
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Variety of Menu: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

EL PINCHO Total Inspection Points: 115/120
Reviews Accuracy of : 8
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TIA'S Total Inspection Points: 114/120
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Online Order: 9
Responsiveness: 9
Variety of Menu: 9
Videos: 9
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Experience: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10
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