Ok there's not a lot of competition out there for title of best fish & chip shop in Washington…read more DOnwell Chippy has the edge of sheer portion size (outrageous that one person can eat fish and chips with a cuppa and bread and butter), but Redz certainly has large enough portions and a much better quality. Can't comment on delivery as I only ever call in person as I don't think fresh fish and chips lend themselves to home delivery.

I went to see Redz in Grindon. It is the same people, just a different store (it used to be…read moreMariners). The food here was delicious, it was the best fish and chips I had in a long time. The staff are really friendly and always cheereful when you go in, no matter how bust they are. I would definately recommend the Redz store in Grindon to anyone. I do suggest you give them a try, you won't be disappointed.

Pretty much, this place gets the three stars because it is cheap and fast. A bit of wisdom from my…read morebrother goes something like this: a) Cheap b) Fast c) Good Pick two. Certainly, this restaurant was cheap and fast, and was lacking a bit in the "good" category. I visited Mamma Mia on a Saturday night. Starting at 5:30 PM on Saturdays (and the other days of the week) and lasting until 7 PM is the pizza/pasta/risotto/omelet happy hour. Every pizza/pasta/risotto/omelet on the menu is £4.10. Add a cup of tea, and you have a meal for under £5, which is exactly what I did. The pepperoni pizza was quite good. With ham and pepperoni, it tasted quite different from other pepperoni pizzas I've had. The ham was the predominant flavor, but it was good. Unlike pizzas in the States, the pizza was oval-shaped and quite spicy. The red hot peppers seed that are next to the parmesan cheese is optional in American Pizzerias--but here it came on straight from the kitchen. The crust was buttery, with a very similar taste to Pillsbury roll out crusts, but the consistency was much closer to a NY style pizza than a roll out. They serve more expensive things here too, like steaks and seafood. There are wines and beer as well. The location of the restaurant is a little precarious. Pudding Chare is a glorified ally off of Groat Market. Here's a tip, if you can't find something you want there or it's too crowded, there are three/four other Italian restaurants within a one-minute walk. The interior had a nice feel to it. Not overly fancy, but a nice casual dining establishment. The dining room is very cramped (pictures on their website show the dining room). So, you may want to call ahead during the summer months. If you are looking for a place to eat, Mamma Mia has a decent Italian cuisine at a reasonable price.

Ooft I thought I was in heaven when I found this place!…read more It's a normal Italian restaurant, but they specialise in vegan food. This is very unusual - usually in Italian places you can get a salad and maybe a risotto if it's not already been pre-prepared with butter and cream, and that's your lot, so I can't tell you how happy I was to be here. They have a seperate 'green' menu which is all vegan - even the name of it is a nice touch. It's comprehensive too - the night we visited, there was a choice of 5 starters, 4 mains, and 3 desserts. They are also happy to try to customise anything you fancy from the main menu - which also means that everything is being freshly prepared, and not pre-prepared like you get in a lot of Italian chain restaurants nowadays. For starter, I had creamy mushroom and walnut pate with toasted rustic bread and cranberry sauce. It freaked me out a bit for the first mouthful as it tasted very much like real pate! But I quickly got my head round the the fact that this wasn't meat and was just amazingly delicious and really enjoyed it. I'm pretty sure you could give this to anyone and they wouldn't realise it wasn't meat based. It was that good. For main I had the Italiano Pizza - thin and crispy with napoli sauce, marinated artichoke, caramelised red onions and fresh rocket. Oh man, this pizza! This was an amazing pizza! I have no idea what the chef puts in the base, but it was outstandingly tasty. They've found a really good vegan cheese too. And they were so considerate throughout. When the waitress brought my starter she pointed out that the butter was OK for me. This is very reassuring as even in vegetarian places, sometimes they'll put down dairy butter when you've already said that you're vegan. And for the pizza, she brought over some sort of parmesany type vegan cheese. They also have vegan wine! The lovely woman who was running the place that night gave us a taster of the red and it was really good. I have no idea what my omni partner ate - I was too focussed on my awesome food. We shared a sticky toffee pudding for desert as we were both properly full. This is the one area that maybe needs a wee bit more perfecting - it tasted a bit too much of bicarbonate of soda - you know that bitter taste, and we didn't finish it. Vegan desserts are notoriously difficult to master, but the chef here seems to really be making a huge effort so I'm sure he'll get there with the desserts. I've heard that the chocolate brownie is really good, so I'd probably have that next time. The ice cream was good too. I loved this place. It's not super posh or classy, it's down to earth, the staff are really friendly and helpful, the food is great food, and the chef should be awarded with some sort of 'services to vegan' medal. Keep it up Mamma Mia!

Stopped in for a quick coffee to hide from the wind and ended up staying for food because the…read moreservice and atmosphere was exceptional. We were a party of four and we sat with plenty of room and the menu had a variety options that everyone got something they would enjoy. We ordered the soup of the day (vegetable soup) which was delicious and earthy and would recommend if it's on the day you come. As well as the ham cheddar and chutney cheese that doesn't stray too far from tradition so if you're looking for comfort it's definitely a solid choice. We also dabbled in the "Relish Special" which is a tapas idea of picking three small dishes. These a large selection so you're bound to find something you'll like. The coffee is AMAZING. As a coffee fanatic I often find it hard to find a coffee that's worth paying for. And the Relish's self roasted bean is creamy&smooth and would definitely recommend. Overall if you're looking for value of money food and atmosphere this is your place 100%

Really recommend this place to anyone, food is nice, there is very nice options, peach smoothies…read moreare a good choice can't go wrong, the service is very friendly and make you feel very comfortable, all round a nice homely cafe. If you get a chance and want a nice place to have a drink with the family this is a great choice for the kids as well; enjoy.

I much prefer this restaurant to San Lorenzos. It's not the cheapest pizzeria in the area but…read moreconsistency is what I like most about Pizza Express. My delicious favourite pizza tastes and looks exactly the same each time we go there. I like the wine and desserts there too. Personally I have always found the well-trained staff to be attentive and professional in every way. So attentive, in fact, that they try to sell you as much food and drink as possible (good business practice though.)I agree that the atmosphere is sterile and it's more of a lunchtime or teatime venue. I wouldn't choose it for a special night out. For more ambience and good basic Sicilian food and Italian hospitality, the Bella Sicilia at the north end of the High Street is definitely worth trying. For a more expensive treat, the Sardinian restaurant, Adriano's, is worth a visit. It's next to the Ahad Tandoori, near the County Hotel. My wife and I enjoyed our first visit there recently.

Thoroughly overpriced for what you get to eat here. The staff are very helpful and nice but at the…read moreend of the day, you wont get a good deal for the money you pay.

Decent outlet with good choice of food.read more

This is a good cheap sandwich shop. Only thing was I wanted a tuna mayo and cheese panini and they…read moresaid I couldn't have mayo because you can't heat it, but since then I've had loads of tuna mayo panini's and nobody else seems to have a problem with heating it, but they might be right. It was okay my sandwich anyway, but they have loads of better options. It's a great place for a good, cheap bite to eat.

Overall experience was great amazing starters, mains and drinks…read more Taco burger and cheese fries, amazing. Waffle burger and a pulled pork platter also enjoyed by friends. Unfortunately there wasnt much cocktail to go arround in our jerrys petrol can, slightly too much lime for me, made it taste a bit like stagnant water :( Friend wasnt thrilled with her salad accompanying her starter, also wasnt too excited about how the salmon was cooked. However, no complaints made as I was unawear she wasnt pleased. Would recommend everyone to experience Rub and go for something outside your comfort zone. Beware the birthday burger! ;) x

It was disgusting at rub ! I had the chicken salad and the…read morechicken tasted like ut came from a tin, my partners burger was rewarmed with partsnovercooked and other items cold still and my sons half chicken was acually raw in parts !!! (He was acually sick in the resurant wjen he saw the raw meat that he had been eating) It cost well over £100 for our meals and the plates didnt look touched ... gotta say very very diappoined and wish we had went to tgi fridays :(

Edible but not outstanding. Kid friendly food, pleasant staff. Good for quick bite. Not the place…read morefor authentic pizza but good for quick service.

Come on pizza express - family meal £55 for 2 adults and 1 kid pizzas and two beers ! No wonder…read moreyour outta customers ! Had a better meal today at a local pub for £20 including 3 pints !! And two Coke's Won't be coming back until prices change , it's pizza guys not 5star food !!

The views are what set this restaurant apart from any other Bella Italia. We were lucky enough to…read morebe seated by the window which directly overlooks the river, it's an absolutely beautiful view. I had the 'special' pizza duck with hoi sin sauce and spring onions which was very good. I usually can't finish a whole pizza, but this one went down very easily! Only tiny fault was the slow service.

Renovations to top entrance means that you must use alternative entrance is down the alley (or…read morechare, lol) running next to the restaurant. The door isn't labelled well, but I'm a trailblazing type and wasn't hampered. The outdoor seating, which is really close to the river and bridge and was where I really wanted to sit, is closed at this time of year. It was a gorgeous day; however, they gave a good reason, May flies. The waitress I had was polite, and she was quick to bring me a drink, served with a lemon. I ordered garlic grossini(?) and a lasagna. To really test an Italiano Ristorante, you should always order the lasagna--if their lasagna is no good, chances are the rest won't be that good either. Kudos to the wait staff... though I ordered a Coca Cola, the couple sitting near me ordered red wine. The waitress asked them if they'd like to taste the wine before they bought the bottle... classy and consumer oriented. Kudos, Bella Italia, kudos. So, the dishes came really fast. It was almost too fast, but since I was in a party of 1, that was fine. They were excellent--by far the best Italian food that I've had in the United Kingdom. The lasagna was at probably 6 layers: two noodle layers, two sauce layers, a creamy ricotta/soft cheese layer, and a mozzarella layer dressed with fresh herbs. It was really good lasagna, and the portion was large. The garlic bread was surprisingly similar to traditional American style breadsticks... topped with a garlic pesto that was quite amazing. The dishes were quite salty, but I don't mind. The price tag was a little high, but it was a fancy eat-in joint in a premiere location. Not bad after all.