From bargain burgers to tasting menus, the return of Durham Restaurant Week this weekend is set to get tastebuds tingling - and we have a list of all of the participating venues, and the deals they are running.

The initiative, by Durham BID, is aimed at supporting the hospitality industry and local economy and more than 30 venues – from well-known chains to independent businesses – are taking part in the week, which kicks off today (Saturday, September 30) and runs until Friday, October 6.

Foodies are spoilt for choice when it comes to dining out, with everything from tacos and burritos to three-course - ranging from £5 to £25.

Paul Howard, manager of Durham BID said: “This Restaurant Week has been the most successful to date, with an increase in the number of venues taking part as well as thousands of diners already booked up to enjoy discounted deals in restaurants, cafes and bars within the city centre.”

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Here’s a round-up of all the participating venues and offers:

Alishaan - Main and a side for £15 (except for king prawns). Main dish from the traditional dishes.

Ask Italian - 30 percent off the food bill during Restaurant Week (excluding Saturday)

Bagel Break Deli & Café - Any sandwich or burger, crisps and a drink for £5

Barrio Comida - Three tacos (same filling) with a house beer or glass of red/white wine, £15 per person.

Bean Social - Toasted sourdough topped with either: creamed garlic mushrooms or coronation chicken for £10. Tuna melt with a slice of cake and a cup of tea for £10.

Champagne Bar by Ebony - Two tapitisers or two paninis and two mini bottles of Prosecco for £25. A glass of Champagne, one tapitiser or panini and a portion of fries for £20. A cocktail, tapatiser or panini for £15. One bottled beer and one tapitiser or panini for £10.

Coarse - Snack plus three courses with a free glass of cava (or any non-alcoholic drink) for £20. Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday at lunchtime only.

CoHo - Three tapas dishes and a glass of house wine for £25. Five tapas dishes and a bottle of house red, white or rose for £45.

Collage Restaurant at Radisson Blu  - Two courses for £20, excludes ribeye steak.

Cosy Club - Three courses for £20.

ESTABULO - 30 percent off the food bill during Restaurant Week (excluding Saturday)

Faru - £60 five-course tasting menu available Wednesday to Saturday from 6.30pm and for lunch on Friday and Saturday from 12noon.

Fat Hippo - Starter and main for £15

Gussto Mediterranean - Three tapas and a drink (sangria, beer, wine or soda) for £15.

Hotel Indigo Durham - Two hot drinks and two cakes for £10 at The Neighbourhood Coffee House

Katie O’Briens  - £5 pints of Guinness

Kitt’s Pool Room & Bar - Two hot dogs (including a side) and one-hour of pool for £20. One pizza (including a side) and one-hour of pool for £15. 

Marco Pierre White’s Steakhouse, Bar & Grill - Two courses for £15 or three courses for £20 from the Restaurant Week menu; available Monday to Saturday from 12.30pm to 3pm.

Nudo Sushi Box - Big box of sushi and a Wanpo drink for £10; Big box of sushi and a LON box sushi, plus a Wanpo drink for £15. Or two ramen bowls, two LON sushi boxes and two drinks for £20.

Old Toms Gin Bar - Two drinks and an artisan cheese and charcuterie board for £20. Drinks included selected 25ml gins and mixer, pint or 125ml wine.

Pesto Italiano - Starter, pizza or pasta and a drink for £15.

Pizza Punks - A side, pizza and soft drink from the Restaurant Week menu for £15.

Rio Brazilian Steakhouse - 30 percent off lunch and dinner. Available Monday to Thursday 12noon to 8pm and Friday from 12noon to 4pm.

Spice Lounge - Main meal each (from the traditional menu), two poppadoms and pickles to share, one rice to share, and one naan bread to share. £15 per person.

Tapas Factory - Three tapas and a drink for £15.

The Boat Club & Tomahawk Steakhouse - Three courses from the Restaurant Week menu for £20. Available Monday to Thursday 12noon to 8pm and Friday from 12noon to 4pm.

The Coffee House - Soup and cold sandwich for £5. Slice of cake plus any regular hot drink for £5.

The Curious Mr Fox - Three courses for £25, available 12noon to 8pm Saturday 30th September until Friday 6th October. Excluding 1st October.

The Head of Steam - Burger or gyros, one turbo side and one dessert for £20. Pizza or taco, plus a turbo side and dessert for £15.

The Food Pit, Greek Kitchen-  any Pitta wrap and two dips for £10, Meze Sharing platter for two people £20.

The Food Pit, Holy Guacamoley - Mexican loaded fries plus a taco for £10, sharing platter for two people for £20. 

The Food Pit, Graze and Grill - Classic American hotdog, fries and a side of classic Mac 'n' Cheese for £10, grilled chicken flatbread, 6 Korean chicken wings and fries for £15, 8oz Flat Iron Steak, 6 crispy king prawns, fries and a side of Mac 'n' Cheese for £20. 

The Food Pit, Room for Dessert - Coffee or tea with a slice of cake or cheesecake for £5

Tortilla - Beer and a burrito for £10

Turkish Kitchen - Starter, mains and dessert for £20. Includes a small glass of wine, or a pint of beer or soft drink.

Turtle Bay - Starter and main for £15. Available Sunday to Friday.

Zapatista - Burrito and beer for £10. Taco and cocktail tasting deal for £20. Coffee and a pastry for £5.