Experience authentic Italian wine and food at Veeno Durham, an Italian wine bar and restaurant located along the Riverwalk. Our wines come directly from our family vineyard in Sicily, paired perfectly with fresh pasta, stone-baked pizzas, Italian tapas and signature sharing boards. Join us for wine tasting in Durham, relaxed aperitivo by the river, or a cosy dinner with friends. Enjoy exclusive Sicilian wines, handcrafted cocktails and traditional Italian desserts in a stylish yet rustic setting. Ideal for date nights, weekend gatherings, celebrations and private events, Veeno Durham brings the true spirit of Italy to every glass and plate. Book your table today and discover one of Durham’s favourite riverside dining experiences
Address and Contact Information
Address: Unit 12, The Gates The Riverwalk, Durham DH1 4SL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 191 367 0121
Website: https://veenobars.com/pages/durham
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Reviews
Paige
A fantastic Italian restaurant that gets the basics absolutely right. The pasta is perfectly cooked with rich, flavorful sauces, and the pizza has a crisp, airy crust with fresh, classic toppings. Dessert, especially the cannoli, is light, creamy, and a great way to finish the meal.
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. A great spot for authentic Italian food without feeling overpriced. Highly recommended.
… moreThe atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, and the pricing is very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes. A great spot for authentic Italian food without feeling overpriced. Highly recommended.
Ollie Dempster
We attended Veeno’s in Durham and well what more can I say then feeling like we had entered Sicily itself! The decor of the place was just breath taking and warming. We then got seated by the lovely Donna who then kindly explained everything on the menu to us including their own wines! We had Kiera wait on us for the evening and what a lovely, bubbly person she was! She made us feel extra welcome. The food was absolutely amazing (I struggle to have 3 courses but I made sure I did this time) having Mediterranean bruschetta to start, Tagliatelle al funghi for main and cannoli siciliani for dessert. Everything was beautiful! Not forgetting the beautiful Rosè wine and pornstar martini to finish. Thank you so much to all the staff for the amazing experience
… moreMichael Tait
What a lovely new Durham restaurant! Kieron hosted us and was very attentive (but not overly so, and perfectly balanced it) – he advised on wine and brought tasters to help us decide. The food was beautiful – you have to try the focaccia bread, it was so fresh and soft, and beautifully complemented by the balsamic vinegar and olive oil (where do they get that balsamic!?!?!). The sharing platter was gorgeous and we’ll definitely get this again. … oh , and the tiramisu…
A new favourite of ours, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!
… moreA new favourite of ours, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Alyson Young
My partner and I went to Veeno’s for lunch today. He had pizza and I had a panini.
The food was delicious.
Owners are so lovely and friendly. Beautiful views of Durham Cathedral.
We’l definitely be back.
… moreThe food was delicious.
Owners are so lovely and friendly. Beautiful views of Durham Cathedral.
We’l definitely be back.
Carol Dougherty
We decided to celebrate our wedding anniversary a day early and chose Veeno Durham for our special treat. We’d experienced the food and wine tasting in Veeno Leeds a number of years ago and we’d been longing for a one closer to home. We were not disappointed. We chose the Taste of Sicily and we were served by Alice, who was brilliant explaining each wine and how the flavours would be enhanced by the food pairings. Alice was attentive, informative and friendly. if you enjoy wine and like trying different foods you will not be disappointed going here. Oh and I nearly forgot the tiramisu is a MUST.
… moreKristina Asimi
Good food overall. Both my friend and I noticed small mix-ups in our dishes (I found a bit of spaghetti in my tagliatelle, and she found tagliatelle in her ravioli). I also found some pepper skin in mine. The prosecco was very good. The menu is Italian, but the atmosphere doesn’t really feel very Italian.
A service charge is added to the bill by default (can be removed on request), which I don’t appreciate.
… moreA service charge is added to the bill by default (can be removed on request), which I don’t appreciate.
Karen King
We had a lovely evening at Veeno Durham. The location is perfect with stunning views across the city. The food and wine were fabulous and the staff were really friendly, helpful and very knowledgable about the wines they were serving us. The whole place had such a friendly vibe and nothing was too
Much trouble for any of the staff who looked after us impeccably all evening. The food we had was amazing but I will definitely be back to try out the sharing dishes as they looked fabulous too! Well done everyone an all round great night out!
… moreMuch trouble for any of the staff who looked after us impeccably all evening. The food we had was amazing but I will definitely be back to try out the sharing dishes as they looked fabulous too! Well done everyone an all round great night out!
Toni Etheridge
Amazing wine tasting experience at a very reasonable price. Excellent value for money. You get 6 different wines to try and not a thimble of each an actual glass then an amazing charcuterie board which was way more than needed for 2 people we couldn’t finish it . Really interesting information given for each wine and very interesting. Will definitely be back again
… moreHannah Rogers
The trip to Sicily was an absolutely amazing experience! Dylan was fantastic and really informative delivering the stories and backgrounds of all the wines. Food was beautiful as usual and restaurant is so cosy and relaxed! 1000% recommend!
… moretako xo
Tl;dr: the potential is there, but it feels very understaffed the day we went (Mid-Oct Monday). Generally the food that uses the pizza oven was better than the rest. Make sure to check if a bartender is present before ordering cocktails.
The good: The garlic bread and margherita pizza (which I forgot to take a pic of) were great! The desserts were also solid. Despite being understaffed, the staff members present were very polite and respectful. The atmosphere was very nice as well.
The disappointments: The cocktail (Italian Prosecco Mojito) is a huge disappointment. The bartender doesn’t seem to be present which we should’ve noticed as a red flag – the drinks also took a long time to be served which made me wonder if the manager decided to start mixing the drinks themselves by referring to recipes. The drink was served in a very mediocre appearance (pic 1 – I drank a bit before taking the pic but it looked the same when it’s served) and for £9 I expected it to be presented a bit better to be honest. The flavours are okay but nothing special.
The pastas also left a lot to be desired – the spaghetti al tonno (spaghetti with tuna and zucchini) is a bit confusing as it was served with tagliatelle instead (not a problem for us as we prefer tagliatelle anyways but still worth pointing out). It also tasted a bit dry. The tagliatelle al funghi was supposed to come with truffle but we could barely taste it – it tasted like a very ordinary mushroom cream pasta to us which didn’t feel worth it for £15.
The mixed: Although the staff were polite, service did feel quite slow and inexperienced, but I understand that it could be because the restaurant opened recently and the staff could be students. And there definitely should be more staff members.
My parents came once before during the opening week and the quality was much better that time, so we were left a bit disappointed this time. I didn’t reflect the issues directly this time as it was a birthday meal and I didn’t want to dampen the mood on the spot. Despite the issues, I do wonder if this is a one-off bad day for the restaurant as it looks like there’s potential, so I’d like to go back again to give it a second chance. Otherwise, I’d say there are many other Italian restaurants with better value for money in Durham.
… moreThe good: The garlic bread and margherita pizza (which I forgot to take a pic of) were great! The desserts were also solid. Despite being understaffed, the staff members present were very polite and respectful. The atmosphere was very nice as well.
The disappointments: The cocktail (Italian Prosecco Mojito) is a huge disappointment. The bartender doesn’t seem to be present which we should’ve noticed as a red flag – the drinks also took a long time to be served which made me wonder if the manager decided to start mixing the drinks themselves by referring to recipes. The drink was served in a very mediocre appearance (pic 1 – I drank a bit before taking the pic but it looked the same when it’s served) and for £9 I expected it to be presented a bit better to be honest. The flavours are okay but nothing special.
The pastas also left a lot to be desired – the spaghetti al tonno (spaghetti with tuna and zucchini) is a bit confusing as it was served with tagliatelle instead (not a problem for us as we prefer tagliatelle anyways but still worth pointing out). It also tasted a bit dry. The tagliatelle al funghi was supposed to come with truffle but we could barely taste it – it tasted like a very ordinary mushroom cream pasta to us which didn’t feel worth it for £15.
The mixed: Although the staff were polite, service did feel quite slow and inexperienced, but I understand that it could be because the restaurant opened recently and the staff could be students. And there definitely should be more staff members.
My parents came once before during the opening week and the quality was much better that time, so we were left a bit disappointed this time. I didn’t reflect the issues directly this time as it was a birthday meal and I didn’t want to dampen the mood on the spot. Despite the issues, I do wonder if this is a one-off bad day for the restaurant as it looks like there’s potential, so I’d like to go back again to give it a second chance. Otherwise, I’d say there are many other Italian restaurants with better value for money in Durham.