Restaurant 17

4.3 ( 143 reviews )
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£30–40
17 Elvet Bridge, Durham DH1 3AA, United Kingdom
+44 191 384 9050
Restaurant 17, nestled at 17 Elvet Bridge in Durham, is a cherished gem in a city increasingly dotted with chain eateries. This intimate venue has captured patrons' hearts with its fabulous food and exceptional service. Reviewers laud its cozy, inviting atmosphere, complete with a subtle 50s rock’n roll vibe that enhances the dining experience. Guests like Karen Hannant-Lawson rave about the personal touch from the friendly staff, who make each visit feel special. Family-friendly, the restaurant caters to all ages, with dishes that consistently impress, from fillet steak delights to delicately prepared lamb and chicken, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Laura J Aitcheson appreciated the chef's classic French-inspired dishes, emphasizing that everything was cooked to perfection. The menu is small yet refined, with mains starting around £18, offering excellent value for the quality. However, it’s worth noting that the restaurant does not support card gratuities, so guests should bring cash for tips. In summary, Restaurant 17 is more than just a place to eat; it’s an experience that combines warmth, ambiance, and culinary excellence, making it perfect for special occasions or a cozy family dinner. A must-visit for anyone in Durham!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
    • No wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards

Reviews For Restaurant 17

Karen Hannant-Lawson
Jun 4,2025
A great little find ...... First visit to this wonderful little restaurant. Didn’t know that this place existed even though I’ve walked past it hundreds of times. A wonderful find in Durham City which is now full of chain restaurants. An intimate venue with fabulous food and very friendly staff who provided a great personal service. Would definitely recommend for a special occasion.
Jamie Spencer
May 26,2025
Wonderful meal with our 9 yr old son (who has a passion for fillet steak!) Great food, lovely setting and incredibly friendly and efficient service. Wine list very short but was good and ok priced. Highly recommended and for the quality of the food (from my Londoner perspective..) reasonably priced.
Adam Cresser
May 24,2025
Delightful, cosy restaurant with small but perfectly formed menu. The service is as good as it gets and the standard of food is absolutely excellent. Prices very reasonable for such nice food with mains from 18. Bit of a 50s James Dean rock’n roll theme throughout which is subtle but adds atmosphere. Comfy seats and nice decor throughout. No car park obviously it’s in centre of Durham. Well kept WC facilities. You can’t add tip to card payments so be sure to bring some cash as you’ll definitely want to leave a tip!
Laura J Aitcheson
May 5,2025
We ate a delicious meal here to celebrate our daughters graduation. Everything was cooked to perfection. We were convinced the chef was french as the dishes were classic , fresh and tasty. The vibe in this basement restaurant was really relaxed and ambient. Our host was Gary was on top form. He gave us perfect meal perfect recommendations, was a good laugh and had great chat. What's not to like?
Daniel Watson
Apr 16,2025
The lamb and chicken were delicious and tender. Our server was very polite and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will be back
Gordon Bell
Apr 5,2025
We had an excellent dinner for two. The menu choice was impressive. The food was perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. Service was polite and attentive. Highly recommended!
Jamie Riddell
Mar 30,2025
Fantastic restaurant. Equal parts cosy & romantic, with great decor. The service was excellent - personal and attentive. The food was delicious with generous portions. A compact wine list was available by the glass or the bottle. Bonus points for a cool soundtrack curated by the owners. We loved this place
Josh Tasker
Feb 19,2025
Lovely food, very good service and excellent wine

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