On lists like this - we usually do the very best five places for Sunday dinner in County Durham, but thought we'd do something a little different.
If you've already exhausted a lot of the very best places, you might be looking for something a little different, which is why we've created an 'underrated' list for Sunday dinners.
Here is what we've come up with for the five 'underrated' venues for a Sunday roast in County Durham:
The Lambton Worm
52 North Road, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4AJ
This pub and restaurant has been picked out by people as an underrated venue, and one that's great for Sunday roasts.
While it serves other pub grub throughout the week, people have specifically kept it rated highly for Sunday dinners.
Here is what one impressed diner thought: "I’m at this premises for Sunday lunch most weeks and I’ve never had a bad meal. Place is clean (and dog friendly) and all the staff are professional and very prompt. Proper family vibe to the place too."
The Greenhouse Restaurant at Lanchester Garden Centre
Lanchester Garden Centre, Bargate Bank, Lanchester
At the Greenhouse Restaurant, this family-run business utilises local produce and serves a range of meals, but also has Sunday roasts on the menu.
And like the last venue, it welcomes dog owners.
Praising the venue, one reviewer said: "This our favourite place for a Sunday roast! If we have family staying we bring them here too! Came last Sunday - usual wait for a table , which you expect on a Sunday, but it's nice to have a wander round the garden centre. Lovely views once in the restaurant."
G.Bolams Foods
Salters Lane, Sedgefield
While G.Bolams is usually known for its meat production, people on TripAdvisor have been raving about the Sunday roasts at the venue.
Yes - it does matter what you look for in a roast dinner - but all of the reviews at this place cite the huge portions they give you.
One person who has visited said: "Great deals to be had in food. Always a wide range of meats, fruit and veg and cakes and a very good café/restaurant with well priced and huge servings."
Rose Tree Inn
Low Road West, Shincliffe, DH1 2LY
A place that has four out of five stars on TripAdvisor, and definitely offers an amazing roast, according to diners who have been here.
As well as offering Sunday dinners, it offers other pub group and like most places in this list - is great to take your dog along to also.
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One impressed diner said of The Rose Tree Inn: "Luckily they could squeeze two in for Sunday lunch without a booking. The lunch was excellent and the service was very good. Lovely ambience so can recommend it."
Knights Restaurant
Ropery Lane, Lumley Castle, Chester-le-Street, DH3 4NX
People might not want to visit somewhere as fancy as Lumley Castle - but from the reviews, you can tell its a special place to visit.
The Sunday dinners have rave reviews - but it still goes on the underrated list, due to the fact that it still falls outside the 'top 10 County Durham Sunday roasts on TripAdvisor'.
One diner who has reviewed this place said: "Just enjoyed a very good Sunday lunch in the Black Knights restaurant. From entering to leaving the restaurant it was a very enjoyable experience. Both the service and food were excellent. The beef was cooked beautifully. I would highly recommend a visit there if you are looking for a well cooked Sunday lunch."
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