​LOTS of us are turning to takeaways during the lockdown - but where exactly are the best ones on Teesside?

JustEat has revealed the top performing venues across Hartlepool, Stockton, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland.

Looking at which independent takeaways have scored among the highest from thousands of reviews left, it has named the top five in each area.

Across its website every takeaway venue is scored out of six stars, which is updated in real time as reviews are approved.

Although this list has been compiled by JustEat, the list is subject to change as more reviews are left at each site.

These Teesside takeaways were rated the best on JustEat earlier this week. 

MIDDLESBROUGH

- Frydays

This Parliament Road takeaway scores 5.82 out of six, based on reviews left by 227 people.

One reviewer wrote: "Always the best 10 out of 10 - Frydays always deliver best service and food is always warm and very tasty."

- Sugar & Spice Traditional Sweet Shop

This venue in Marton is one of the highest-scoring takeaway venues in Middlesbrough with a huge 5.7 out of six, based on 2,418 reviews.

One reviewer wrote: "I’ve ordered here a few times and it’s always worth it. Their ice cream sundaes are beautiful."

- The Mill

Although not strictly on Teesside, The Mill in Stokesley is considered one of the top 5 in and around Middlesbrough's by JustEat.

It gets 5.67 out of six, based on 113 people who have left their feedback for the venue's owners.

One reviewer said: "Food superb hot and delicious delivery was perfect, polite professional."

- Il Mulino

Again not on Teesside, JustEat says Il Mulino also in Stokesley is one of the best in and around the Middlesbrough area.

It achieves 5.56 out of six, based on 564 reviews - one reviewer said: "Delicious and excellent all round."

- Pete's Pantry

Located on Rothbury Road in Middlesbrough, Pete's Pantry gets 5.43 out of six, with 449 reviewers leaving their comments.

One reviewer wrote: "Lovely food, cake slices are massive, one very happy customer."

STOCKTON

- Cakes and Shakes

On Bowesfield Lane in Stockton town centre, this dessert and cake takeaway scores 5.83 out of six, based on 665 reviews.

One revier said: "Excellent service would recommend this place to anyone if they are looking for a dessert, delivery driver was so polite, food was excellent will be ordering from here again."

- Happy Spoon Ice Cream Parlour

Located on Skinner Street, this venue has been given 5.69 out of six - with reviews left by 512 people.

One reviewer said: "First time ordering and I was really surprised how nice it all was. Definitely ordering again soon."

- Hungry Jack's

On Station Street, mainly serving pizza and chicken, Hungry Jack's has a rating of 5.62 out of six, based on 569 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Arrived quickly, all hot and very tasty. Good portion sizes."

- Happy Days

On Yarm Lane, this Chinese takeaway gets 5.49 out of six, based on reviews left by a staggering 1,106 people.

One reviewer said: "The best Chinese we have had, I asked for certain things in my curry and I got exactly what I asked for THANK YOU you have a regular customer in future."

- Joeys Takeaway

Serving up dishes including fish and chips, the Durham Road venue gets 5.45 out of six, based on 1,242 reviews.

One reviewer said: "As alway brilliant tasty food great service."

HARTLEPOOL

- Bake N Butty

Located on Thomlinson Road, this breakfast and sandwhich venue gets 5.59 out of six, out of 371 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Best breakfast we’ve ordered in a long time. All cooked well. Arrived early and still piping hot."

- Ken Tong House

On Church Street, this Chinese takeaway has achieved 5.55 out of six, based on 756 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Best Chinese takeaway in Hartlepool, fast delivery times, great food and best prawn crackers."

- The Saxon

On Easington Road in Hartlepool, this fish and chip venue has achieved 5.4 out of six, based on 864 reviews. 

One reviewer said: "Absolutely over the moon with the food the fish was beautiful will definitely order again from you."

- Gills Fast Food

Located on Owton Manor Lane, Gills Fast Food has a rating of 5.38 out of six, based on 1,155 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Lovely food pizzas. Unreal. Ordered a few times not and never been one bad thing, really happy."

- Fatso's Pizzeria

Located on York road, this pizza takeaway scores 5.32 out of six, based on reviews left by 729 people.

One reviewer said: "Great pizzas as alway. Piping hot and delivered on time. Thank You."

REDCAR 

- Angelo's

On Station Road, Angelo's has a rating of 5.74 out of six, based on reviews left by 125 people.

One reviewer said: "Best takeaway we’ve ever had. Great food, hot, fresh and tasty."

- Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine

Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine on High Street has achieved a rating of 5.61 out of six, based on 104 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Amazing food, always on time."

- Pizza Pan

On Kilbridge Close in New Marske, the venue has achieved 5.53 out of six, based on 62 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Delivery man was polite and courteous. Observed distancing."

- Scott Street Fisheries

The fish and chip venue on Scott Street has been given a score of 5.53 out of six, based on 118 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Good as usual. Very quick delivery."

- Princess Pizza

On Broadway East, Princess Pizza has achieved 5.47 out of six, based on 263 reviews.

One reviewer said: "Excellent food as always, love this place! Best Pizzas in Redcar."