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Origin Social

North Yorkshire, Northallerton - Global - Restaurant & Bar - ££

Imaginative small-plate dining in a Yorkshire country town

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Very Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

One could easily walk past Origin Social thinking it was just another café/bar on an anonymous strip with views of passing traffic and a Kwik Fit garage – in fact it is rather exceptional. With its long bar, substantial wine and cocktail list and a changing roster of local ales from the likes of Brew York, the Kirkstall Brewery and Knaresborough’s Turning Point Brew Co, it does feel more like a pub than restaurant but the food for such an unassuming place is surprising. A parade of globally inspired small plates brings imaginative and thoughtfully cooked dishes along the lines of king scallops served on the shell in a buttery, lime and 'nduja dressing, or roast watermelon with feta, walnut and pickled shallots dressed with balsamic and honey. The menu is divided into 'sea', 'meat' and 'vegetables', with a fair selection of vegan and gluten-free options including, say, BBQ tenderstem broccoli with tahini dressing, pomegranate, pistachio and dukkah. 'Three plates for...

One could easily walk past Origin Social thinking it was just another café/bar on an anonymous strip with views of passing traffic and a Kwik Fit garage – in fact it is rather exceptional. With its long bar, substantial wine and cocktail list and a changing roster of local ales from the likes of Brew York, the Kirkstall Brewery and Knaresborough’s Turning Point Brew Co, it does feel more like a pub than restaurant but the food for such an unassuming place is surprising.

A parade of globally inspired small plates brings imaginative and thoughtfully cooked dishes along the lines of king scallops served on the shell in a buttery, lime and 'nduja dressing, or roast watermelon with feta, walnut and pickled shallots dressed with balsamic and honey. The menu is divided into 'sea', 'meat' and 'vegetables', with a fair selection of vegan and gluten-free options including, say, BBQ tenderstem broccoli with tahini dressing, pomegranate, pistachio and dukkah.

'Three plates for £20' is the best-selling deal, although we opted to splash out on some pricier items including baked salmon and Shetland mussels in a Thai green curry sauce (the salmon itself, accurately cooked, would have been generous enough to stand as a main course on its own). Equally well judged was the Mexican-spiced Scotch egg with a perfectly timed soft yolk wrapped in good-quality sausagemeat on a spicy barbecue sauce. Origin certainly lives up to its 'Social' tag and it's great fun, thanks to some remarkable talent in the kitchen, terrific value and knowledgeable service from a young team.

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VENUE DETAILS

2 Friarage Street
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 1DPGB

01609 775900

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OTHER INFORMATION

Separate bar, Wheelchair access, Dog friendly

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