Rufus Cool (RufusCool86)
I was apprehensive about coming back here, after a couple of years. Last time it was absolutely rammed and people were fighting. Anyway we threw caution to the wind and went back. What a difference. New staff, which were excellent, attentive and couldn't do enough for us. The food was excellent. I got the hot shot parmo, and the roasties were fantastic. And nice thick garlic sauce. Couldn't fault it. What a great experience. Yes , we will definitely be going back. Credit where credit is due.
Craig Anderson
Great food, great service and the staff go above and beyond. Took a cake in with us for my wifes 50th birthday, they came out and joined in singing happy birthday.
Always over checking to see if your food is ok and always service with a smile
Aly B
Food was delicious, huge menu with so much choice, staff friendly and attentive and food arrived quickly. Live music and a good atmosphere overall. Will be returning in future. :)
Mark Armstrong
Good solid parmo. Very happy with the food and the staff were doing their best to provide good service. Sadly we were given a very small table for our party size, but the staff did their best to placate us regarding the matter.
Lucy-Ella Jones
Ate here to celebrate my partner's Graduation with some family. I ordered the vegan chicken burger which looked small at first but was a perfect size more filling than it seems. We also got some halloumi fries to share and came with a lovely sauce. The only negative is it got a little warm throughout the evening. They do have a pretty flower wall to take photos with upstairs which is isolated so don't feel watched while taking photos.
John Barrett
We stumbled across this gem whilst visiting the Dorman Museum. Although it was hard to tell if it was just a bar or a restaurant as well, I'm glad we enquired. The service was good and the food was pretty amazing.
Mantha Norris
Cant thank Central Park enough . We had my daughters baby shower upstairs in the function room. They let us decorate the room ourselves. The food was fantastic. We had ladies who were gluten free, allergy to eggs and nuts and it was no trouble to them . They was plenty of food left and they even gave us some boxes for guests to take any left overs home.
Guests were very impressed with the food and said it was the best baby shower food that they had been too.Which im so happy about. Also would like to thank Amy ( hope I have her name right ) the bartender she was brilliant and so so helpful. Thank you very much , excellent customer service. Very polite and nothing was to much for her 🙂.
Would highly recommend having a function upstairs. They accommodate people who couldn't get upstairs by them using the lift, which we didn't know it was there. They closed the upstairs off also which was great so we all felt comfortable from people peering in. Also we used the flower wall upstairs which we didn't know that was there. So all in all we all had a fantastic day and the mummy to be loved it. Thank you Central Park and to your lovely staff. Much appreciated 🥰 xx
Unfortunately we missed taking a pic of all the food as it was like a stampede lol. Thank you to chef 👍
James John
It's been years since we have been here, but I'm glad I went back, the tomato garlic bread for starter was amazing 🤤🤤🤤🤤 the parmos were really good too. Probably the nicest muscles we have had in a long time but could have done with more bread 3 very small pieces just wasn't enough because it was nice
Neil Hirst
Always busy which makes for a good atmosphere, fast friendly service. Menu has a wide selection ranging from mussels to hanging kebabs. Food and drink prices are a bit high, mains are typically £20.
Go early and check out the terrace upstairs.
Lee Bradford
Fancied a decent parmo for dinner today so headed down from South Shields this afternoon, never been anywhere down that way for food before and came across this place by chance when searching online, my chicken hotshot parmo was spot washed down with a pint of neck oil, partner took the plunge on a veggie parmo and really enjoyed what she could manage after making the fatal error of getting a starter so she was full pretty quick! Will defo visit again in future. Service was really good.
Caelan McGlone
If you are looking for the best restraunt in town, book a visit to Central Park (Not to be confused with Centre Parcs). Food is exquisite and very affordable. Waiters aren’t fussy and provide ample time to order your food. Drinks come within 5 minutes and Food comes within 20 minutes. Only Problem is the parking but you can avoid it by coming earlier. Would recommend for a family fun day out. 4/5 ⭐️
Phil Smailes
Fantastic food, excellent decor, friendly and efficient staff. The menu is great, loads to choose from in starters, mains and desserts. Not the cheapest but I feel competitively priced and excellent value for money. 5 out of 5 from me. 👍
Christine Reaney
Had a lovely meal for my birthday
Emily Davison
Lovely food from here and one of the best for gluten free choice around the area. I really enjoyed my parmo! Staff took allergies seriously and made sure it was clear which was the gluten free one. We had a lovely night here too.
Andrew Smith
One of the nicest steaks I've had for a long time. The fact it was massive was just another plus!! We went with a large work group of over 20 people. The service was both quick efficient and friendly. Great restaurant! Will be returning with my family!! Excellent value for money all courses were as good as each other and the banoffee pie was superb 👌
Matthew Prest
Great service and amazing food. Louisiana hot burger was the best burger I’ve had in my life. 10/10
Darren Wright
Got a takeaway from here, friendly staff on collection.
Food great tasting and generous portions.
Would recommend the Parmo and Ribs great combo.
Kids burger a great size and great tasting.
Andrea Lodge
We came back again at teatime to celebrate my Mams 70th birthday.
To be honest I wasn't keen on returning as the last time I was there in May last year for sons 21st I had the most awful Zacharoff (it was raw!). After telling the waitress she took it away and showed chef who agreed and apologised but by then it had turned my stomach. That dish has been my favourite since CP opened on 1985.
But it was mams Birthday and we have been coming since it opened 30 years ago as she likes it, so thought I'll just choose something else from menu.
Well we asked if we could sit at a certain long table so we could all talk but we're told no and only table were 2 round ones put together ( yet looking around there was loads of empty tables as it was only 4.30)
We were told they were all reserved!!!
Hey Ho we politely sat where we told to
We started with our meal and more people arrived and it became noisier and noisier, still no-one sat at the empty tables (and even up until we left at 6.45pm)
After our mains we were given the dessert menu and I told the waiter it was Mams 70th and asks if they would offer a plain ice cream with toffee sauce and sparklers for her. Waiter said he would have to ask the manager. He came crack and said no she would have to pay for it!
I said 'really?' This lady has been coming here for 30 years, and you can't even offer an ice cream. He apologised and said so do you want to order a dessert then!
My mum decided on a dessert so I asked if they would put sparklers etc in it (as they always used to) and the waiter said he will see....
Well the dessert arrived with the smallest candle you have ever seen. No sparklers, and no happy birthday music... nothing
I commented on the lack of sparklers and the waiter just said 'we have none' and walked away.
CP since opening always made a fuss of whoever was celebrating there... background music would turn down and celebration music would come on whilst a complimentary dessert with sparklers and candle was brought.
This is what people loved about the place, but now the whole customer service and ambiance has gone.
We had company from Canada with us and they commented on the noise, customer service and attention to customers wishes
I'm sorry to say that this will have been our last visit �
Milly Sinclair Gailey
Fantastic food with good portion sizes, staff were great and attentive, lovely cocktails especially the Raspberry Tom Collins and fab value for money. Would definitely recommend this place x
Kelly Louise
I would just like to thank central park for ruining my son's 21st �
This place used to be top noch. Now I wouldn't let my dog eat here. The roasties tasted sloppy &watery. The pork had a funny smell to it. But didn't want to cause a fuss after disappointing meal so paid up, well over £100. Rang up to complain after we all came down with stomach cramps. "No one was available to speak to me'
Poor customer service, discusting food & if I'm honest trading standards should give this place a once over! Never visiting again!
Lucie Simon
Love this place, never had a bad meal or bad service. Staff are lovely as are the desserts. Will always recommend Central Park to people and it is definitely well worth the drive from Hartlepool!
Emma Parslow
This place use to be lovely. Went tday with my daughter. Sat near kitchen and had to listen to a 20 minute argument between the chef and staff to the point where my 6 year old commented. Also got order wrong and garlic bread was practically raw. So dissapointed will not be going again
Colleen Forsyth
Disgusting service tonight. I was still holding and finishing my drink and the waiter was taking my glass away. I was still eating and he was taking my plate away Was in half hour service terrible rushing u in and out
Gemma Louise Gough
Went yesterday and was sat at a table straight away. Service was excellent and very fast. There was a mix up with my order and they rectified it straight away.
The food was amazing. Especially the creamy garlic mushrooms!
Will deffo be back
Tracey Spencer
Had a lovely meal here yesterday for our anniversary ..even though they were busy we were seated and served quite quickly and the food was really nice...the staff were really friendly..will definitely going back soon
Maureen Gunn Mcdougall
I would just like to thank all your staff for making my daughters 40th birthday even more special when we came to your restaraunt last night, the food was beautiful, the service was great, all the staff were very welcoming and very friendly as well as helpful, nothing was too much for them and considering there were approximately 30 of us there they done a fantastic job so a massive thank you and we will definately be back again, i would also reccomend your restaraunt to everyone xx
Rob Abel
Never had a bad meal yet and must of been going 20 years, best parmo around nobody else comes close.
Emma Merryweather
Outstanding service this evening. Food was amazing. Party of 31 children and 17 adults food all delivered on time. Happy happy customers. Thank you to all the staff for making this celebration one to remember.
Susie Sinclair
Had the two course early bird special £10.95, great sized portions, Parmo was delicious, fantastic value for money. Our waiter Eirdle who has served us on numerous occasions is just first class.
Graeme Mudd
Don't know why I went back after the last time I went ,jammed in the smallest of space ,with a large table full of kids running amok kicking our chairs and parents not bothered! Actually got that bad we left our meals ,expressed our concerns when we left ! Fuming when we left and starter was cold ... but went back for lunch starter was embarrassing portion wise and main was cold ,used to be a place with great food but disappointing now and to noisy !
Elaine Williams
The pizza was tasteless and hardly any topping of pulled pork... could have got a better take away for far less. Didn't say anything at the time because it was my niece's birthday. Won't come again
Lisa Parks
Thank u for making my birthday meal with my family special. Food is alway excellent and so is the service and the staff are so friendly and helpful thank u all so much we'll be back soon
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