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Get that holiday feeling without the passport at your local ASK Italian in Durham.
And the table just got fuller. We've just launched our brand-new Spring menu. Featuring brand new dishes, drinks and cocktails. We've got all the Italian classics
We've just launched our brand new Spring menu and the table just got fuller, featuring brand new dishes and drinks. Featuring all the Italian classics, of course.
Whatever your flavour, whoever you’re with, build your table around it. That’s the beauty of the Italian way. Customisable. Indulgent. A little messy, maybe. Delicious, always.
We recommend booking a table at your local ASK Italian restaurant, however we do always keep room for walk ins!
Explore offerings from ASK Italian - Durham on Unit 4 in Durham, with popular breads & nibbles, starters, calzone, and pizza available at this location.
Stone-baked garlic bread, topped with MozzaRisella.
Pesto & Cheese Dough Bites
Pesto & mozzarella baked into little dough bites, served with pesto mayo.
Vegan Pesto & Cheese Dough Bites
Vegan pesto & MozzaRisella baked into little dough bites, served with spicy tomato dip.
Antipasti Classico
Milano salami & coppa ham, fresh mozzarella, riserva cheese, green olives, rocket, rosemary & olive oil bread with smoked chilli jelly & olive tapenade.
Can’t decide? Enjoy a little of everything with our three tier selection: Mushrooms & King Prawn Al Forno, Chicken Lecca-Lecca, Bruschetta Crostini, Mozzarella & Garlic Dough bites and green olives. Served with spicy tomato dip & garlic mayo.
Roast chicken breast, Roquito pepper pearls and balsamic red onions on a tomato & mozzarella base and baked in the oven, then topped with Fior di Latte mozzarella, crispy prosciutto and rocket.
Our ultimate carbonara. Frilly tagliatelle in a velvety cheese sauce with pancetta. Topped with creamy burrata, slow-roasted tomatoes and crispy prosciutto.
Curvi pasta with beef & red wine ragu, beef meatballs, fresh chillies, roasted peppers and balsamic red onions, topped with mozzarella and baked in the oven.
Oven-baked Sea Bass topped with slow-roasted tomatoes, black olives & capers. Served on a bed of roasted potatoes, mushrooms and spinach with a buttery white wine sauce.
Tuscan Chicken Orzotto
Seasoned pan-fried chicken breast served over creamy orzotto with sundried tomatoes & spinach.
Caesar Classica
Fresh cos lettuce topped with chicken breast pieces and smoky pancetta, tossed in our signature Caesar dressing, flavoured with anchovies. Finished with riserva cheese and croutons.
Summer Special - Pan-fried chicken breast drizzled with sticky chilli honey dressing, served on rocket, baby gem, green beans, peas and red peppers, finished with crispy prosciutto.
Sticky Beef Short Rib
Summer Special - Calabrian-style beef short rib, drizzled with sticky chilli honey. Served with a slow-roasted tomato sauce, roasted potatoes and charred long-stem broccoli.
Caesar Classica
Fresh baby gem lettuce topped with chicken breast pieces & smoky pancetta, tossed in our signature Caesar dressing, flavoured with anchovies and Italian cheese. Finished with riserva cheese croutons.
Insalata All'italiana
£15.50
Sweet mustard spinach leaves, topped with a medley of roasted sweet potato, green beans, balsamic onions, mushrooms & tomatoes. Finished with goat's cheese, pine kernels & a balsamic glaze.
Choose three scoops of any flavour: vanilla (v), chocolate (v), cherry clotted cream (v), salted caramel (v), raspberry sorbet (ve), mango sorbet (ve).
The Lemon
A sweet white chocolate & lemon shell, filled with velvety cheesecake cream, nested on top of crunchy Biscoff crumb and cheesecake cream.
Chocolate Falls
Hot toffee sauce poured into a chocolate dome, melting onto gooey chocolate brownie pieces, vanilla gelato and toffee popcorn.
Toffee Bombolini Sundae
Little doughnuts filled with Biscoff and served with three scoops of vanilla gelato, chewy fudge pieces and toffee popcorn, drizzled with toffee sauce.
Caramello Chocolate Torta
Rich layers of caramel & chocolate ganache on a crumbly tart base. Served with salted caramel gelato.
Sticky Coffee Pudding
£8.50
Toffee sponge with a coffee infused sticky toffee sauce, served with salted caramel gelato.
Sides
Fancy a little something extra? Perfect for sharing
A hearty ragu of green lentils and mixed vegetables in a sundried tomato sauce.
Specialty Mains & Salads
Verdure Bowl
A seasonal salad bowl with a base of pearl barley, peas, green beans and rocket, tossed in a sweet mustard dressing. Topped with a warm medley of courgettes, roasted red peppers and broccoli.
Melt-in-the-mouth dark chocolate ganache with blood orange swirls on a crunchy seeded base, served with a scoop of raspberry sorbet. Vegan and delicious.
Sweet and crisp shortcrust pastry with a pistachio frangipane and zingy raspberry filling, with a berry coulis. Served with a gelato or sorbet scoop of your choice.
Elderflower cordial, apple juice and soda water, garnished with rosemary.
Passion Fruit Fizz
A tropical delight of passionfruit, craft still lemonade and soda water.
Spritz
Refreshing, sparkling cocktails to enjoy.
Limoncello Spritz
A zesty, refreshing spritz with limoncello, Prosecco, soda & fresh basil.
Aperol Spritz
A classic Italian aperitivo - Aperol, Prosecco & soda water.
Sarti Spritz
A refreshingly fruity spritz with hints of mango, passion fruit & blood orange. Made with Sarti Rosa, Prosecco & soda water.
Campari Rose Spritz
Campari, elderflower & rose Prosecco with soda. Garnished with rosemary & dried orange.
ASK Italian Summer Specials
6 items
Elderflower Basil Smash
A crisp and refreshing blend of smashed basil leaves, local gin, elderflower & craft lemonade.
Tropical Rose Aperol Spritz
A fruity twist on the classic aperitivo. Passionfruit purée, Aperol, rosé Prosecco & soda water.
Garnished with mint & lime.
Burrata & Coppa Ham Prima Pizza
A white garlic and mozzarella base topped with pulled creamy burrata, crispy coppa ham, sweet
caramelised onions and sprinkled with rocket. Prefer a tomato base? Just ask.
Lobster & Crab Ravioli
Decadent ravioli pieces filled with white fish, crab, lobster and ricotta in a creamy garlic sauce
with prawns, spinach and courgettes.
Butterfly King Prawn Insalata
Juicy garlic & lemon butterfly king prawn skewers on a bed of baby gem lettuce, spinach, rocket,
green beans & broccoli, tossed in a sweet honey mustard dressing. Topped with baby plum
tomatoes and roasted red peppers.
Tropical Sorbet Sundae
A sundae of sweet mango and berry sorbets, fresh strawberries and white chocolate curls,
drizzled with a berry coulis and served with a crunchy wafer straw.
Kids Menu
2 items
Vegetable Sticks with Bread Soldiers & Dip
Carrots, cucumber and delicious bread sticks with a tasty tomato dip.
Happy Face Pizza
Our pizza face is made with olive eyes and a roasted red pepper smile. Make it vegan with MozzaRisella instead.
A tomato & mozzarella base, baked and topped with creamy stracciatella, Cobble Lane cured beef Bresaola, slow roast tomatoes, rocket and a balsamic glaze.
Warm sultana panettone sponge, soaked in orange syrup and topped with a scoop of vanilla gelato.
Mince Pie Calzone
A warm and sweet calzone filled with spiced mincemeat, baked until golden and served with a scoop of vanilla gelato & toffee sauce.
Reviews
4.6
1,379 reviews
5 stars
1,035
4 stars
187
3 stars
80
2 stars
41
1 star
36
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ala gorovaja
2 days ago
5.0
ASK Italian was just near our hotel, so we decided to pop in — and we’re so glad we did! The pizza was delicious and the service was wonderful. A special mention to Lee from Newcastle 🔥, who looked after us and made our evening even more enjoyable. Such a lovely character! All the staff were friendly and full of personality. We really enjoyed our time here and would definitely recommend it! ❤️🍕👌
CC
Claire
2 days ago
5.0
First visit and wow enjoyed every moment of been in this lovely restaurant.😍
Food was amazing staff hardworking and the ambiance was just lovely .🥰
Thank you to all the staff but would like to give a big shout out to Lee whose friendless humour and conversation was fantastic whilst looking after us . An absolute credit to the restaurant well done Lee 😊
IS
Inkling Squid
4 days ago
5.0
Big up Molly B for making this a class results day meal, hope she enjoys Sunderland university and may her service forever continue because she was absolutely class
Big up Ask for the results day offer, a free main for a challenging question is worth it! Had a fantastic time here with the family and we appreciate the service!
LW
Lauren Walpole
4 days ago
5.0
The atmosphere was lovely and it was very pretty inside. I really enjoyed the food and our server Molly was very funny and high spirited
DH
Dave Hunter
Aug 2, 2026
2.0
We went in for a quick drink and snack - sharing starter. This took 45 mins to arrive after ordering- it was not busy. People arriving after us had their meals long before us. Disappointed by sharing starter and time taken.
Frequently Asked Questions About ASK Italian - Durham
Does ASK Italian in Durham accept reservations?
Yes, ASK Italian in Durham accepts reservations, but they also keep some tables available for walk-ins.
What are the opening hours of ASK Italian in Durham?
ASK Italian in Durham is open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 to 21:30, Friday and Saturday until 22:00, and Sunday until 21:00. Holiday hours may vary.
Can I get takeaway or delivery services from ASK Italian in Durham?
Yes, ASK Italian offers takeaway and no-contact delivery services currently.
What types of cuisine and meals does ASK Italian in Durham serve?
They serve Italian cuisine including stone-baked pizza, fresh pasta, and desserts for lunch and dinner.
What payment methods are accepted at ASK Italian in Durham?
ASK Italian accepts American Express, cash, MasterCard, and Visa payments.
Is ASK Italian in Durham family and kid friendly?
Yes, ASK Italian welcomes families and children, offering a casual dining atmosphere.
Can I enjoy cocktails and alcohol at ASK Italian in Durham?
Yes, the restaurant has a bar onsite and serves cocktails, beer, wine, and other alcoholic beverages.
What nearby places can I visit before or after dining at ASK Italian Durham?
You can visit nearby spots such as Katie O'Brien's Durham, a popular cocktail bar and pub, or Millenium Square, a public plaza with arts and entertainment options.
Are there any nearby entertainment options around ASK Italian Durham?
Yes, nearby entertainment venues include the Gala Theatre & Cinema for arts and movies, and Lane7 Durham, which is a bowling alley for fun activities.
If I am staying nearby, where can I find accommodation close to ASK Italian Durham?
Premier Inn Durham City Centre is a nearby hotel, perfect for visitors wanting to stay close to ASK Italian.
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