OUR READERS picked what they thought were the best places in Tynedale for a kebab or pizza.

1 Oven and Grill, Hexham

"Oven and Grill. Easily," one reader voted.

"The Tandoori Chicken is to die for," another commented.

From burgers and wraps to kebabs and pizzas, there's an extensive menu to choose from.

Their kebabs range from Reggae Reggae Chicken Kebab to Tandoori Chicken Kebab.

Some of their pizzas include Tandoori Chicken, Mighty Meaty, Spicy Chicken, and Madras Curry Chicken Pizza.

2 Pizza Pizza, Hexham

"Pizza Pizza in Hexham definitely," one reader said. "Much better staff, so friendly too," they added.

One Facebook review said: "Fresh ingredients, always delicious and the staff are great too. Highly recommend."

"Pizza Pizza are fab," another of our readers said.

3 Hexham Pizza

"Used for the first time last night. Brilliant service - delivered to Allendale in 40 minutes from placing order, still piping hot. Great food, great service," one Facebook review said.

"Definitely the best vegetarian pizza in Hexham," someone else commented.

4 Il Piccolo, Corbridge

One reader said they 'always' choose Il Piccolo when they want pizza. 

As well as the restaurant, a takeaway service is available for customers.

"Wonderful friendly staff, very efficient, amazing food," one Facebook review said.

Another said: "Had a wonderful night with a romantic atmosphere. Real Italian food. Welcoming atmosphere. Tentative staff. Overall excellent. Highly recommended."

5 The Street Diner 

The Street Diner is a mobile street food takeaway service which tours around the UK, and visits Kielder Castle at weekends.

"Absolutely brilliant, fast service, cleanliness - big plus - melt in the mouth food," one Facebook review said.

"Good food and service," another said: "Compliments to my friend John Labella and his team."

6 Fountain Cottage Cafe and B and B, Bellingham

According to one reader, the cafe 'do the best pizzas'.

The cafe serves Pizza Specials - customers can get two for £15.

From the traditional Margherita and Pepperoni to Tandoori Chicken, Chilli Beef or the unique Breakfast Pizza with sausage, bacon and cheesy beans, there's something for every customer. 

7 Haltwhistle Tandoori

Another reader said Haltwhistle Tandoori 'is great for pizzas'.

The takeaway also serves a wide range of Indian dishes, from balti curries to the spicier jalfrezi and madras. 

Their pizzas include Mexican Hot Shot, Sweet and Sour and Spicy Lamb.

8 Indus Valley, Hexham

One reader said Indus Valley was their best local for kebabs.

"Truly excellent food and service," one Facebook review said.

"Amazing, best Indian takeaway in Hexham, food was beautiful," another said.

9 Vercelli Italian Restaurant, Hexham

One Tripadvisor review said: "The staff fitted us in just as the kitchen was closing. Lovely Italian meal in a beautifully decorated restaurant."

Another said: "Extensive menu and definitely something to suit everyone. We ordered four varying meals from pizza to steak and each one was amazing, beautifully presented and cooked to perfection.

"Staff looked after us wonderfully despite us being almost last customers in, so thank you very much for making us feel so welcome," they said.

10 Buongiorno, Hexham

"Absolutely incredible pizza, fast and efficient service by happy staff," one Tripadvisor review said.

"A lovely meal, enjoyed by all in our party with good, friendly service at a reasonable price so we were all very pleased with our evening. We will definitely return on our next visit to Hexham," another reviewer said.