Iconic Doncaster restaurant Dario's re-opens after nearly 40 years

An iconic, landmark Doncaster restaurant has re-opened – four decades on from its closure.
By Darren Burke
Published 27th Apr 2023, 15:59 BST
Updated 27th Apr 2023, 15:59 BST
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Dario’s was a much-loved and popular restaurant in Doncaster in the 1970s and 1980s, standing alongside the A19 between Bentley and Askern and a familiar landmark at the junction with Sutton Road.

Now the name has bounced back with the opening of a new Italian restaurant with the same name in the same location.

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The restaurant has opened in the pub, which in recent years has been known as The Owston.

Dario's has re-opened in Doncaster after 40 years. (Photo: Emma Leach Photography/Dario's).Dario's has re-opened in Doncaster after 40 years. (Photo: Emma Leach Photography/Dario's).
Dario's has re-opened in Doncaster after 40 years. (Photo: Emma Leach Photography/Dario's).

Opening its doors officially on Wednesday, a spokesman said: “Today will go down in history.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone involved in getting Doncaster’s Italian hot spot back on the map.

“Andiamo a prenderlo!” (an Italian phrase which roughly translates as ‘let’s go get it!”

The Owston came under new ownership in January this year.

Bookings are available at www.dariosristorante.co.uk

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