Meal Deal 1
£19.95
Buy 2x pasta and get garlic bread for free
Meal Deal 1
Buy 2x pasta and get garlic bread for free
Meal Deal 2
Buy 2x pizzas, get 2x dips and potato skins or chips for free
Feed The Family Deal 1
2x pasta, garlic bread, 2x dips, chips or potato skins, 2x cans of pop
Feed The Family Deal 2
2x pasta, 2x pizzas, 4x dips, 2x chips or potato skins, 4x cans of pop
Solo Deal
Pizza or pasta, potato skins or chips, dip, can of pop
Potato Skins
(Vegetarian) Gluten free Deep fried potato skins served with garlic mayo or BBQ sauce
Bruschetta
(Vegetarian) Chopped tomato, red onion, garlic, basil & olive oil served on a toasted focaccia bread with parmesan shavings and sweet balsamic
Prawn Cocktail
Baby prawns with marie-rose sauce served on crisp lettuce leaf
Black Pudding
Pan fried black pudding rounds served in a creamy pepper sauce
Garlic Bread
(Vegetarian) Italian pizza base with garlic
Garlic Bread Cheese
Italian pizza base with garlic and cheese
Garlic Bread Tomato
Italian pizza base with garlic and tomato
Garlic Bread Tomato And Cheese
Italian pizza base with garlic, cheese and tomato
Garlic Bread Fabio
(Vegetarian) Pizza base garlic bread with cheese, tomato, and pesto
Chicken Goujons
Tender bread crumbed popcorn chicken served with a choice of garlic mayonnaise or bbq sauce
Caprese Salad
Slices of tomato and buffalo mozzarella with basil oil
Garlic Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms in a garlic cream sauce served on toasted bread
Inferno Mushrooms
Sauteed mushrooms in on Italian tomato sauce with garlic, fresh basil, and chill
Bread And Olives
Herb marinated olives with sun blushed forces and home made toasted bread
Gamberoni Aglio
Sauteed king prawns cooked in garlic and lemon butter sauce, served with toasted bread
Gamberoni Inferno
Sauteed king prawns cooked in tomato, fresh chill garlic and herb sauce, served with toasted bread
Pate
Homemade chicken liver pate served with marmalade and toasted bread
Calamari
Crispy fried calamari squid rings with garlic dip
Halloumi Fabio's
Halloumi cheese, oven baked served on a bed of rustic salad
Polpettoni
Traditional Italian meat balls in tomato sauce, touch of chilli, Parmesan shaving , served with toasted bread
Breaded Mozzarella
Breaded deep fried mozzarella cheese served with tomato sauce & Basil dressing
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken with crisp gem lettuce, pancetta, croutons and caesar dressing
Risotto Pollo
Arbiorio rice cooked with chicken, onion, peas in a creamy white wine tomato and basil sauce
Risotto Vegetable
(Vegetarian) Gluten free Arborio rice cooked with mixed vegetable's in a white wine and tomato sauce
Risotto Pollo Funghi
Arbiorio rice cooked with chicken and mushroom cream sauce with fresh basil
Risotto Di Mare
Gluten free Arborio rice cooked with a selection of seafood with white wine in a creamy lobster bisque sauce with fresh basil
Salman Risotto
Rice cooked with shallots, asparagus baby prawns white wine & smoked salmon.
Lasagna
Seasoned minced pork and beef with layers of pasta and bchamel sauce
Ravioli
Crab ravioli and two king prawns served in a lobster bisque sauce
Cajun
Cajun sauce with chicken, red peppers and onions with touch of cream
Alfredo
Chicken , garlic and mushrooms served in a light creamy parmesan cheese
Arrabiatta
(Vegetarian) Served in a tomato sauce with garlic, fresh chilli and black pepper
Bolognese
Traditional ragu made with pork and beef mince and fresh herbs
Carbonara
Served in a lightly smoked pancetta with a parmesan cream
Al Bosco
Chicken, onion and garlic in a light creamy tomato sauce
Fabios
Fabios favourite Chicken with pepperoni, onions, jalapenos, chilli and garlic in tomato sauce
Marinara
Mixed seafood cooked in white wine, tomato sauce onions fresh chilli and garlic sauce
Amatriciana
Pancetta pepperoni chilli garlic and tomato sauce
Napoli
Slow cooked Italian tomato sauce with garlic fresh basil
Vegetarin Pasta
Mixed roasted vegetable served in a tomato sauce
Polpettoni
Pork & beef meat balls, garlic chilli & tomato sauce
Diavola
Italian Sausage, mushroom pepper onion garlic & tomato chilli.
Pizza Margherita
(Vegetarian) Fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil
Pizza Bolognese
Tomato and mozzarella topped with bolognese sauce
Pizza Kiev
Tomato and mozzarella topped with chicken and garlic
Pizza Vegetarian
Mozzarella and tomato sauce topped with mixed peppers, red onions, mushrooms.
Pizza Hawaiian
Tomato and mozzarella topped with ham and pineapple
Pizza Pepperoni
Tomato and mozzarella topped with spicy pepperoni
Pizza Funghi
Mozzarella and tomato sauce topped with mushrooms
Pizza Florentine
Mozzarella and tomato sauce topped with buffalo cheese, spinach and basil
Pizza Rustica Primavera
(Vegetarian) Tomato and mozzarella topped with caramelised onion, peppers and goats cheese
Pizza Piccante
Mozzarella and tomato sauce topped with pepperoni, mixed peppers, garlic, and chillies
Pizza Parma
Mozzarella and tomato sauce topped with parma ham and rocket
Pizza Tuna
Mozzarella,tuna,red onions , tomato sauce & olive oil
8oz Sirloin Steak
A popular cut from the rear quarter, served with pan fired tomatoes, onions and mushrooms
8oz Fillet Steak
Chargrilled 28 days aged 8oz locally sourced filet steak Served with pan fired tomatoes, onions and mushrooms
20oz Ribeye Steak
Our 20oz prime ribeye steaks served with pan fired tomatoes, onions and mushrooms
Chicken Burger
Chargrilled chicken breasti na a brioche bun with gem lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion topped with melted cheese
Classic Burger
Homemade beef burger in a toasted brioche bun with cheese, sliced tomato & lettuce
Fabio's Burger
Homemade beef burger in brioche bun with bacon, bbq sauce, cheddar cheese and red onions
Halloumi Burger
Friend halloumi served with red onions, tomato and lettuce
Pollo Griglia
Classic chargrilled butterfly chicken breast served with pan fried tomatomes, onions and mushrooms
Pollo Cajun
Chicken breast with sun blushed tomatoes & roasted peppers in a light cajun sauce
Pollo Pepe
Classic chargrilled butterfly chicken breast with peppercorn sauce
Pollo Diane
Classic chargrilled butterfly chicken breast with diane sauce
Pollo Arrabitta
Classic chargrilled butterfly chicken breast with tomato sauce, garlic, fresh basil and chili
Pollo Pescatore
Gluten free Chicken breast cooked with mixed seafood in a tomato sauce with onions fresh chilli and garlic
Pollo Parmo
Chicken breast bread crumbed & deep fried, topped with bchamel, mozzarella & cheddar cheese
Hot Shot Parmo
Bread crumbed chicken breast topped with bechamel sauce, pepperoni, jalapenos, fresh chillies, mozzarella and cheddar cheese
Pollo Caccciatore
Chicken breast in a sauce of tomato, peppers, onions, mushrooms and olives finished with fresh basil
Pollo Surf&Turf
Butterfly chicken breast, surf with the 3x King prawns & with the garlic Butter sauce
Chicken Wrap
Marinated chicken wrap with mixed salad ,garlic mayo and side of chips
Chicken Shish
Marinated chicken skewers served with garlic mayo and side of chips
Salmone Portofino
Salmon steak cooked in a creamy lobster bisque sauce served with baby prawns and broccoli
Seabass
Butterfly seabass fillet pan fried in a tomato sauce with olives, copers, chilli, dill and parsley served with sliced pan fried potatoes
Gamberoni Aglio
Sauteed king prawns cooked in garlic and lemon butter sauce, served with toasted bread
Gamberoni Inferno
Sauteed king prawns cooked in tomato, fresh chilli, garlic and herb sauce, served with toasted bread
Mixed Salad
Onion Rings
Hand Cut Chips
French Fries
Vegetable Side
Asparagus Side
Rocket Salad
Cheesy Chips
Thick cut chips covered in cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
BBQ Dip
Sweet Chilli Dip
Garlic Dip
Mayonaise Dip
Tomato Sauce Dip
Potato Skins
Bruschetta
Prawn Cocktail
Black Pudding
Calamari
Caprese Salad
Item
Potato Skins Vegan
Served with sweet chilli sauce
Garlic Bread Vegan
Italian pizza base with garlic
Garlic Bread Tomato Vegan
Garlic Bread With Cheese Vegan
Bread & Olives Vegan
Herb marinated olives with sun blushed tomatoes and home made toasted bread
Garlic Mushrooms Vegan
Sauteed mushrooms on toasted bread
Inferno Mushrooms Vegan
Bruschetta Vegan
Pizza Margherita Vegan
Vegan mozzarella & oregano
Pizza Vegetariana Vegan
Vegan mozzarella, mixed roast vegetables with garlic pesto
Pizza BBQ Funghi Vegan
BBQ base with vegan mozzarella, mushrooms, chillies & red onions
Pizza Calzone Capri Vegan
Red onion, vegan mozzarella, mushrooms & olives
Penne Napoli Vegan
Napoli sauce
Penne Arrabiata Vegan
Slow-cooked Italian tomato sauce with garlic, fresh basil and chilli
Penne Di Verdure Vegan
Peas, leaks and spinach in a garlic & tomato sauce
Risotto Vegetable Vegan
Mixed roast vegetables in a tomato & garlic sauce
Risotto Finocchi Vegan
Fennel, capers & black olives in a garlic & chilli tomato sauce
Fabios Burger Vegan
Plant based vegan burger in a brioche bun with sliced tomato, lettuce and red onions
Vegan Lemon Cake VG
Vegan Brownie
Vegan Orange Chocolate Cheese Cake
Mixed Salad Vegan
French Fries Vegan
Home Cut Chips Vegan
Kids Chicken Nuggets
Kids Margherita Pizza
Kids Carbonara
Kids Napoli
Kids Bolognese
Kids Pizza Pepperoni
Kids Pizza Pollo
Chicken
Pepperoni
Bacon
Ham
Mushroom
Mixed Peppers
Onion
Jalapenos
Fresh Chilli
Fresh Garlic
Parmesan Cheese
Olives
Cheese
Baby Prawns
Pepercorn Sauce
Diana Sauce
Inferno Sauce
Panchetta Sauce
Strogonof Sauce
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Brownie
Tiramisu
Cheesecake Of The Day
Profiterol
75cl Bottle Sauvignon Blanc
12.5% Crisp and refreshing, this wine offers an abundance of invigorate acidity
75cl Bottle Pinot Grigio White
12.5% Citrus and green apple notes leading to a crisp, fruit filled palate
75cl Bottle Zinfandel
11% Delicate and refreshing, strawberries and cream in a glass
75cl Bottle Pinot Grigio Rose
11.5% Gentle summer fruit fragrances while delicate strawberry fruit dances on the palate
75cl Bottle Merlot
13.5% Rich intense flavours of bramble fruits. Well rounded
Sex On The Beach
Vodka and peach schnapps with grenadine and orange juice.
Blue Lagoon
Vodka, blue curacao and fresh lime juice, served over crushed ice, topped with lemonade and garnished with a slice of fresh lime.
Long Island Iced Tea
Vodka, rum, gin, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, topped with cola and garnished with a lime wedge.
Pina Colada
Malibu, pineapple juice and coconut milk, garnished with a slice of fresh pineapple.
Aperol Spritz
Refreshing mix of aperol, prosecco and soda.
Cherry Drop Daiquri
Amaretto, Cherry Sourz, cherry syrup, and lime juice, blended together with ice and garnished with a fresh lime wedge.
Cherry Mai Tai
Phis tweet rome cocktail is a twist on a classic think bakawall tart in a glass
Strawberry Daiquiri
Rum, lime juice, strawberry syrup and strawberry puree, blended together with ice and garnished with a fresh strawberry
Classic Mojito
Rum, lime, sugar syrup & mint topped with crushed ice & soda
330ml Peroni
5.1%
330ml Desperados
5.9%
330ml Corona
4.5%
500ml Old Mout Cider Flavour
4%
500ml Koppaberg Strawberry Lime
500ml Koppaberg Mixed Fruit
330ml Pepsi Can
330ml Pepsi Max Can
330ml Fanta Orange Can
330ml Sprite Can
J2o 275ml Apple & Raspberry
J2o 275ml Orange & Passionfruit
275ml Appletiser
200ml Blackcurrant & Apple Fruit Shoot
200ml Orange Fruit Shoot
330ml Still Water Bottle
330ml Sparkling Water Bottle
Tucked away on Front Street in Chester-le-Street, Fabio’s is a gem of a family-run Italian restaurant that effortlessly balances warmth, authenticity, and flavor. The Fabio’s Menu presents an enticing spread of classic and modern Italian dishes, each thoughtfully crafted and plated with flair. From the moment you walk in, the ambiance feels like a comforting embrace-rustic yet polished, with attentive staff who treat you like a regular even on your first visit.
The standout for me was the Pollo alla Crema-chicken breast in a rich white wine and cream sauce that was velvety and well-seasoned without being overly heavy. Their homemade pasta options, like the tagliatelle bolognese, strike a perfect harmony between texture and taste, proving that the kitchen prioritizes both technique and soul. Seafood lovers should not miss the king prawn linguine, which brings together freshness and spice with confidence.
What sets Fabio’s apart from other local Italian spots is its consistent quality and generous portions, all offered at reasonable prices. The pizza dough is light yet crisp, the sauces feel genuinely homemade, and the wine list, though concise, pairs well with the main courses. Even desserts like the tiramisu and panna cotta show a level of finesse that elevates the whole dining experience.
The restaurant at 191 Front St, Chester-le-Street DH3 3AX, also shines in its service-prompt without rushing, friendly without being intrusive. It’s an ideal setting for both romantic evenings and relaxed family dinners.
In a landscape filled with chain eateries, Fabio’s delivers something increasingly rare: honest, well-executed food that makes you want to return. For anyone exploring Italian cuisine in the North East, Fabio’s deserves to be high on the list.