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Da Zero, Chester-le-Street – the new Italian restaurant in town

Fillet surf and turf, linguine marinara, garlic bread, and chunky chips at Da-Zero

By Ania Askwith

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15-33 Middle Chare, Chester-le-Street, Durham DH3 3QD

Best for: Traditional Italian food, cosy dinners, family-friendly dining, Italian takeaway, great espresso

Strawberry daiquiri mocktail and espresso martini at Da-Zero restaurant
Strawberry daiquiri mocktail and espresso martini at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

If you’re ever in Chester-le-Street and fancy some delicious Italian food, you have to check out Da-Zero. It’s a lovely little spot and they’re absolutely smashing the Italian restaurant classics we all love.

It’s perfct for date nights, catch-ups with friends, or even a solo dinner. And the service is spot on which is a big plus.

Fun fact: ‘Da-Zero’ means ‘from scratch’ in Italian – and yes, they live up to the name. Everything is made fresh, with loads of love.

Our menu highlights at Da Zero

Potato skins – A must-have in any Italian restaurant. These were perfectly crisp and golden, jut how I like them.

Golden crispy potato skins at Da-Zero Italian restaurant
Potato Skins at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

Garlic mushrooms – Absolutely loaded with mushrooms in a rich, garlicky sauce, served on perfectly toasted bread. Just delicious.

Garlic mushrooms on toasted bread at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street
Garlic Mushrooms at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

Linguine marinara – Full of huge, juicy prawns which were really tasty. If, like me, you enjoy seafood dishes, this one is worth a try.

Linguine marinara with prawns at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street
Linguine Marinara at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

Fillet surf & turf – a generous portion of fillet steak, cooked perfectly and topped with prawns and a gorgeous, rich sauce. Looked beautiful and tasted just as amazing.

Fillet Surf & Turf
Fillet Surf & Turf at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

We also added chunky chips – crispy on the outside, fluffy inside – and garlic bread (with a lovely crust), just the right size for a side.

Fillet surf and turf, linguine marinara, garlic bread, and chunky chips at Da-Zero
Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

And it wouldn’t be an Italian meal without desserts.

Tiramisu – Light and soft with beautifully whipped cream and lovely hit of coffee.

Eton mess – I LOVE Eton mess and ordered this dessert because it is my signature dessert I make at home; it was sweet and fruity with a lovely crunch from the meringue. A perfect way to end the meal.

Tiramisu and Eton mess desserts in front of Da-Zero neon sign
Tiramisu and Eton mess desserts at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

Cocktails, mocktails, and seriously good espresso

We tried a Strawberry Daiquiri (I made mine a mocktail) – really fruity and fresh.

The Espresso Martini was also spot on –not too sweet and not too bitter, it was lovely.

To finish, we ordered two espressos with our desserts, and they were genuinely some of the best we’ve ever had.

Linguine marinara with prawns at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street
Linguine Marinara at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

Why we enjoyed dining at Da Zero

  • Hearty, traditional Italian food
  • Perfect for families, friends or date night
  • Wide menu choice with all the classics we love
  • Welcoming staff and great service
  • Great coffee
Crusty garlic bread served at Da-Zero Italian restaurant
Garlic Bread at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street
Location:

Da-Zero is located at 15-33 Middle Chare, Chester-le-Street, Durham DH3 3QD. Tere is a car park right opposite the restaurant, which is actually very reasonably priced and free after certain time in the evening.

Tiramisu and Eton mess desserts in front of Da-Zero neon sign
Tiramisu and Eton mess desserts at Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street
Tips for Visiting
  • Check out the set menus – brilliant value with some great options
  • They have a large upstairs space, perfect for groups and private parties
  • Takeaway options available if you’re in the mood for a night in with an authentic Italian takeaway at home
  • They’re open every day (closed during the day on Mondays and Tuesdays)
  • Don’t miss their Sunday lunch – we spotted the menu on our way out and we will have to return to try it sometime! When we do, you’ll hear about it here.
Fillet surf and turf, linguine marinara, garlic bread, and chunky chips at Da-Zero
Da-Zero, Chester-le-Street

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