Borge - Stockton-on-Tees

I booked the function room for my daughter's 18th birthday party in September. The room was beautiful and the staff were fantastic! They made sure I had full access to the room all day so I could come and go to put up decorations. The room comes with its own DJ, which made things much easier and was also reasonably priced. The bar staff were very friendly and attentive, chatting with guests and ensuring my daughter had a great night. We had the option of bringing our own food or having the restaurant cater for us. We decided to bring our own food due to picky eaters in the family, but I have eaten at the restaurant before and the food is amazing! As the party was winding down, I began to clean up the leftover food and empty plates when a staff member offered to take care of it for me so I could enjoy the rest of the night. I showed them what I wanted to keep and they packed everything up for me to collect the next day. I will definitely use the function room again in the future! Everyone I interacted with was friendly and went above and beyond to help. The room was clean and the staff were all fantastic. My daughter also wanted to mention that the staff were really nice and the DJ was great. Thank you all for an amazing night!

I absolutely adore this restaurant and hadn't been in a while, so I wasn't sure what to expect. However, I quickly realized my worries were unfounded. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly like long-lost friends. The owner is charming, the staff is fantastic, and the food is simply outstanding. My 13-year-old devoured the parmo with enthusiasm, and my pasta was out of this world. The restaurant was bustling with groups of friends, families, and couples all enjoying the lively atmosphere, drinks, and variety of dishes. We were seated near the kitchen, where the team worked seamlessly together, churning out pizzas and always wearing smiles. I have truly missed spending my evenings here and won't wait so long to return again. If you're in Stockton, make sure not to miss out on this gem. Thank you x.

Had a function here recently, was not totally happy with the service we received. The staff were very hit and miss with the attitude and almost every one present commented on this. The vibe we were given was not at all nice and it did in fact spoil the night. People who could legally drink were questioned as if they were doing something wrong but then later served with several drinks. It was brought to our attention at the end of the night that bottles of alcohol had been consumed off the premises on the road in front and this was brought to us as an accusation even though there were several members of the public in a drunk manner (due to the area) in front of the room that were not involved with the party. Would not recommend having a function here, did not feel welcomed at all.

This is my absolute favourite restaurant, the whole experience is absolutely faultless every single time we visit, piping hot food, excellent fast service, and a lovely warm welcome from the owner who is a lovely man. The food is delicious and there is something on the menu for everyone. Their garlic bread is the best I've ever tasted they seem to confit their garlic and spread the actual cloves on the bread and it's amazing. Their parmos are beautiful, and the home made chips are absolutely next level. I can't recommend this place highly enough, definitely worth a visit!

Came here for a big birthday meal with lots of family. Food was great but service was shocking! Inexperienced staff (all young girls) who clearly don’t enjoy their job. All looked as if they were chewing a wasp! They ruined the end of our evening with their disgusting attitudes because we decided to order more drinks after our meal! Slouching on the till, huffing and tutting and rushing to cash the till up to prevent us ordering more drinks. Tried having a laugh with them but they continued with their hissy fits. Pathetic. Will absolutely not be returning unless you start employing people who have a bit more about them!