North East Restaurant Guide

The village of Sawdon is on the edge of Wykeham Forest with its stunning viewpoint over Dalby Dale, it is well placed base to visit York and the Dinosaur Coast, the resort town of Scarborough or simply enjoy local walks and a pint in the bar at The Anvil Inn, the old blacksmith's workshop dating from the 1700s.

Main Street, Sawdon, North Yorkshire

'Bringing a little bit of New York style to East Yorkshire', the Westwood is set alongside a spa in the grounds of a stunning Grade-II listed Georgian mansion.

New Walk, Beverley, East Yorkshire

Once a gentleman's residence in a quiet cobbled street, this three-storey Georgian townhouse has been sympathetically restored and transformed into a personally run restaurant-cum-hotel.

59-61 Frenchgate, Richmond, North Yorkshire

Now the flagship of the Black Door group, this grown-up brasserie is housed in Newcastle's famous Biscuit Factory - Britain's largest art store/gallery.

Biscuit Factory, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

A converted Victorian pump house once used to supply Durham with its water supply from the River Wear is indeed the setting for this restaurant, which is now surrounded by an ever-changing landscape of mature woodland.

Farm Road, Durham, County Durham

Famously billed as "the best Italian outside of London" among a plethora of accolades collected over the years, Secco in Newcastle Upon Tyne changed ownership in 2009 when long serving manager Hamed Fardoust took the reins with a determination to build on the success of Secco's creators and continue to champion the very best in local, seasonal produce from the northeast of England and southern tip of Italy.

86 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Salvo's celebrated 30 years as a Headingley institution in 2006. Since opening its doors, it has been pulling the crowds with its infectious family atmosphere and gutsy Italian food.

115 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire

A prescription for a stylish eaterie serving delicious food in a cool and contemporary atmosphere is just what the doctor ordered for Middlesbrough.

72-80 Corporation Road, Middlesbrough, Tyne and Wear

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, Leeds, West Yorkshire

Chef/proprietor Ban Kaewkraikhot ran a successful restaurant in Bangkok for eight years before moving to Leeds. In 2002, she decided to be her own boss again and opened this intimate, friendly restaurant in the heart of Chapel Allerton, a couple of miles from Leeds city centre.

8 Regent Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire