"The best restaurant in Bishop Auckland" is set to reopen in a new location this December.

Manzo, which was voted the top restaurant in the town according to TripAdvisor, will open its doors again on Cockton Hill Road on Friday, December 6.

The restaurant, which closed earlier this year, announced its reopening date on social media on Wednesday.

A spokesperson for Manzo said: "We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of Manzo on Friday, December 6, 2024.

"We can’t wait to welcome you to our table.

"Whether it’s a special occasion or just a love for great food, Manzo is the place to be."

It will be open from 5 pm to 11 pm on its opening night, as well as on the following Saturday.

It will then return to its normal opening hours of 5 pm to 10 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and 5 pm to 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.

It will be closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.

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The restaurant, which is currently rated as the top Bishop Auckland eatery on TripAdvisor, will also have a new menu, which it said would be "packed with bold new flavours, seasonal ingredients, and delicious surprises."

It will also have a "curated selection of fine wines and craft cocktails."

Manzo revealed earlier this year that it would be reopening in the former Bishops' Bistro, just up the road from its old premises and had its last day trading at its old location at The Station Hotel on August 31.

However, it was forced to delay its reopening date due to issues with the building, which had been empty for several years.

Following the announcement of the restaurant's reopening, several residents took to social media to share their excitement.

Lisa Wharton said she was "looking forward to it," while Sharon Bowker wished Manzo "good luck" in its new home and Chanelle Bainbridge said she would "definitely be coming along at some point."