The story
In Middlesbrough, Central Park on Linthorpe Road is widely regarded as the home of the Teesside parmo—a local specialty that delivers massive, comforting portions. The owner has been running the spot since 1985, and as creator Only Scrans put it, "Middlesbrough's food was PURE comfort 😍." Their parmos are simple but brilliant, the kind of no-frills, traditional fare that defines the region’s street-food culture.
The menu highlights the Original Parmo and the Hot Shot Parmo, both served in generous, deeply satisfying portions. With a solid 4.3-star rating and a reputation for pure comfort, Central Park is a local spot that earns its devoted following through decades of consistency and unfussy, hearty food.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The hot shot parmo is the clear standout, a hearty, indulgent crowd-pleaser. Overall, reviewers describe the food as satisfying, no-fuss comfort fare.
“The hot shot parmo is even better than the original. It has pepperoni and jalapeños on top, so it's like a pizza but the base is a massive slab of fried chicken. The extra flavour from the jalapeños and pepperoni really makes it. Dip it in garlic mayo and it's amazing. I prefer this one.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Central Park. Most active: Only Scrans
Central Park is the home of the Teesside parmo, serving up massive, comforting portions of the local specialty. The owner has been running it since 1985, and the parmos are simple but brilliant — pure comfort food.
Dishes mentioned
Original Parmo
The original parmo is pure comfort. It's a simple combination of fried chicken (or pork schnitzel) covered in béchamel sauce and loads of cheese. The pork version tastes like something my mum would have made when I was a kid — easy, frozen, breaded stuff but elevated by that creamy béchamel. It takes me back to simpler times. This is why people in Middlesbrough love it.
Hot Shot Parmo
The hot shot parmo is even better than the original. It has pepperoni and jalapeños on top, so it's like a pizza but the base is a massive slab of fried chicken. The extra flavour from the jalapeños and pepperoni really makes it. Dip it in garlic mayo and it's amazing. I prefer this one.
