We pulled the live Google rating and review count for all the restaurants in Northallerton (checked 4 October 2026), ranked on rating first and review count to break ties. Every figure below is real and correct at the time of writing. Nobody paid to be on this list, and ratings move, so a quick check before you go is worthwhile.
How we ranked them: highest Google star rating first, ties broken by number of reviews. 1 of these have fewer than 50 reviews, so they are listed after the better-evidenced ones.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Soju by sumo
Northallerton
With 4.9 stars from 278 Google reviews, Soju by sumo is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (last rated June 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 5–10 pm, Friday 5–11 pm, Saturday 12–11 pm, Sunday 12–9 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01325 804846, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Green Apple Tree Indian Restaurant
Known for curry
Google reviewers rate The Green Apple Tree Indian Restaurant 4.9 out of 5 across 118 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention curry (11 mentions), spicing and vegetarian options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated May 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday 5–9 pm, Wednesday and Thursday 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–9 pm, Friday 5–10 pm, Saturday 11:30 am–3:30 pm, 5–10 pm; closed Monday and Sunday.
Good to know: phone 01609 777770, has a website with more detail.
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Farmhouse
Known for cocktails
Farmhouse is rated 4.8 from 409 Google reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention cocktails (23 mentions), portions and welcoming staff. According to its Google listing: open Monday to Friday 8 am–5 pm, Saturday and Sunday 9 am–5 pm.
Good to know: phone 01609 561344, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Fox & Hounds
Known for pub
With 4.6 stars from 344 Google reviews, Fox & Hounds is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention pub (41 mentions), welcoming staff and varied menu. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated August 2026). According to its Google listing: open Wednesday to Friday 12–2:30 pm, 5:30–10:30 pm, Saturday 12–10:30 pm, Sunday 12–5:30 pm; closed Monday and Tuesday.
Good to know: phone 01609 772257, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Ontano Lounge
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Ontano Lounge 4.5 out of 5 across 421 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (138 mentions), tapas and vegan options. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2024). According to its Google listing: open Monday to Thursday 9 am–10 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 am–11 pm, Sunday 9 am–10 pm.
Good to know: phone 01609 711234, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Katch
Northallerton
Katch is rated 4.4 from 499 Google reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated October 2024).
Good to know: phone 01609 771960, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
The Optimist
Known for decor
With 4.3 stars from 53 Google reviews, The Optimist is rated highly by the people who have used it. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention decor (11 mentions), rice and chicken satay. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated September 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 12 pm–12 am, Friday and Saturday 12 pm–1 am, Sunday 12–11 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 07989 558830, has a website with more detail.
Photo: from the business’s Google Maps listing
Barkers 1882 Café and Bistro
Known for friendly staff
Google reviewers rate Barkers 1882 Café and Bistro 4.2 out of 5 across 61 reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as a restaurant. Reviewers most often mention friendly staff (27 mentions), efficient staff and scones.
Good to know: phone 01609 561198, has a website with more detail.
NorthYorkshire.co branded rating card (no business photo used)
Shawarma House
Known for food
Shawarma House is rated 3.5 from 41 Google reviews. It is listed in Northallerton as an arab restaurant. Reviewers most often mention food (6 mentions), pizza and wrap. Its Food Standards Agency hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (last rated March 2025). According to its Google listing: open Tuesday to Thursday 12–11 pm, Friday 12 pm–2 am, Saturday 12 pm–2:30 am, Sunday 12–11 pm; closed Monday.
Good to know: phone 01609 561059, has a website with more detail.
The verdict
On Google rating, Soju by sumo ranks first of the 9 restaurants we checked, with 4.9 stars from 278 Google reviews.
How we ranked them
- Which businesses: every listing for restaurants on Google Maps in Northallerton with a genuine local address and a public rating. National chains and businesses that don't fit the category are left out.
- Order: Google star rating, highest first, ties broken by review count. Places with fewer than 50 reviews come after the rest, and places with fewer than 10 reviews are not ranked at all.
- "Mentioned" counts: these come from the review topics Google shows on each listing. We haven't picked or edited them.
- Nobody paid to be on this list, and nobody can pay to move up it.
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