Modern BritishFine Dining
21
££££·Quayside
Award-winning fine dining restaurant offering contemporary British cuisine with stunning views of the Tyne Bridge. Known for its innovative tasting menus and exceptional service.
Restaurants
From Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local favourites
21
££££·Quayside
Medieval BritishHistoric Building
Blackfriars Restaurant
£££·City Centre
Historic restaurant set in a 13th-century former Dominican friary, serving traditional British cuisine. The medieval banquet hall provides a unique dining atmosphere steeped in centuries of history.
Plant-BasedVegan
Botanica
££·Ouseburn
Innovative plant-based restaurant in a converted warehouse space surrounded by urban gardens. Focuses on creative vegan cuisine using organic, locally-grown ingredients and foraged elements.
FrenchHistoric Brasserie
Cafe Royal
£££·City Centre
Elegant French brasserie with ornate Victorian interiors and classic French cuisine. This historic establishment has been serving Newcastle for over a century with traditional dishes and fine wines.
ThaiRiverside Views
Chaophraya
££·Quayside
Upscale Thai restaurant with panoramic river views and authentic regional cuisine. Located on the top floor of a Quayside building, offering both traditional dishes and modern interpretations.
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Modern BritishOuseburn Gem
Cook House
£££·Ouseburn·Manors Metro
Anna Hedworth's brilliant little restaurant in a converted shipping container in the Ouseburn. The seasonal menus are short, focused, and absolutely spot on. Booking is essential because word has well and truly spread.
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Fine DiningMichelin Star
House of Tides
££££·The Close·Newcastle Central
Kenny Atkinson's Michelin-starred restaurant in a 16th-century merchant's house on the Quayside. The tasting menu is a love letter to the North East's finest produce, and the setting is as remarkable as the food.
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Modern BritishJesmond Star
Peace & Loaf
£££·Jesmond·Jesmond Metro
Dave Coulson's inventive modern British restaurant in Jesmond, serving a tasting menu that's playful, precise, and deeply rooted in North East ingredients. The pigeon and the desserts are particularly memorable.
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Brunch & CafeBest Brunch
Quay Ingredient
££·Quayside·Newcastle Central
The Quayside's favourite brunch spot and for good reason. The full English is a thing of beauty, the pancake stacks are legendary, and the queue on a Saturday morning tells you everything you need to know.
British Pub DiningQuayside Gem
Broad Chare
££·Quayside·Newcastle Central
Terry Laybourne's Quayside pub restaurant does proper North East cooking - potted shrimps, pease pudding, stotties, and an excellent Sunday roast. The best of regional British food, done right.
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Plant-Based Fine DiningTrailblazer
Horticulture
£££·City Centre·Monument Metro
A plant-forward restaurant that has turned heads across the North East. The tasting menu proves vegetables can be the star of fine dining. Creative, ambitious, and genuinely exciting cooking.
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BritishOldest Dining Room
Blackfriars
£££·Friars Street·Newcastle Central
Set in a 13th-century former Dominican friary - arguably the oldest purpose-built dining room in the UK. The cooking is modern British with a strong Northumbrian accent, and the medieval banquet hall is extraordinary.
Tasting MenuEver-Changing
Six by Nico Newcastle
£££·Grey Street·Monument Metro
The Newcastle outpost of the popular concept restaurant where the six-course tasting menu changes every six weeks. Clever, fun, and always surprising. Grey Street could not ask for a better addition.
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PizzaJesmond Cult Favourite
Cal's Own
££·Jesmond·Jesmond Metro
Cal's wood-fired pizzas have achieved near-mythical status in Newcastle. Run from a tiny spot in Jesmond, the Neapolitan-style bases are perfectly charred and the toppings are always on point. Worth the wait.
Indian Street FoodInnovative Indian
Dabbawal
££·High Bridge·Newcastle Central
Pioneering Indian street food that's raised the bar for Indian dining in Newcastle. The tiffin boxes are packed with flavour, the thalis are generous, and the modern approach to Indian cooking feels fresh and exciting.
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SeafoodBeach BBQ
Riley's Fish Shack
££·King Edward's Bay, Tynemouth·Tynemouth Metro
A beach shack on King Edward's Bay serving the freshest seafood, grilled over fire on the sand. The setting is magical - waves crashing, smoke rising, lobster dripping with butter. Worth the journey.
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Modern EuropeanJesmond Jewel
The Patricia
£££·Jesmond·Jesmond Metro
A small, intimate restaurant on Jesmond Road with a daily changing menu built around the best produce available. The wine list is thoughtful, the cooking is precise, and the atmosphere is warm without being stuffy.
Food HallNewcastle Institution
Fenwick Food Hall
£££·Northumberland Street·Monument Metro
The food hall in Fenwick's flagship Newcastle store is a treasure trove of fine produce, cheese, charcuterie, and baked goods. The in-house restaurants and cafes make it a destination in its own right.
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SpanishTapas & Wine
Kaltur
££·City Centre·Monument Metro
Proper Spanish tapas and an excellent sherry selection in the heart of Newcastle. The jamon is carved to order, the croquetas are textbook, and the atmosphere on a busy night feels like a corner of Barcelona.
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Modern BritishNew Opening
Solstice
£££·City Centre·Newcastle Central
One of Newcastle's most exciting newer openings, bringing seasonal, ingredient-led cooking to the city centre. The set menus are excellent value, and the team clearly care about every detail on the plate.
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Modern EuropeanHidden Gem
Route
£££·City Centre·Monument Metro
A compact, chef-driven restaurant tucked away in the city centre with an ever-changing menu that puts North East produce front and centre. The kind of place that makes you proud of Newcastle's food scene.
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French BistroNeighbourhood Bistro
The French Quarter
£££·City Centre·Monument Metro
A proper French bistro bringing Gallic charm to Newcastle. The steak frites are excellent, the wine list is proudly French, and the atmosphere is the kind of relaxed that makes you want to linger over dessert.
Fine DiningCountry House Elegance
Jesmond Dene House
££££·Jesmond Dene·Jesmond Metro
Fine dining in a stunning Arts and Crafts house surrounded by the ancient woodland of Jesmond Dene. The restaurant is one of the most special dining rooms in the North East, and the afternoon tea is a treat.
Modern BritishGrey Street Dining
Dobson & Parnell
£££·Grey Street·Monument Metro
Named after the architects who shaped Newcastle, this Grey Street restaurant serves polished modern British food in handsome surroundings. The pre-theatre menu is a steal, and the cocktails are well crafted.
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Modern British & CocktailsGrey Street Icon
Pleased to Meet You
£££·Grey Street·Monument Metro
Part restaurant, part cocktail bar, all class. Pleased to Meet You sits beautifully on High Bridge and serves food and drinks that match the gorgeous interior. The gin collection is one of the best in the city.
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Modern EuropeanExhibition Park
Redcoats in the Park
£££·Exhibition Park·Haymarket Metro
A beautiful setting in Exhibition Park with cooking that matches the surroundings. The seasonal menu makes the most of local produce, and the terrace in summer is one of the loveliest spots to eat in Newcastle.
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Street FoodStreet Food Market
NE1 Street Food
£·City Centre·Monument Metro
Newcastle's street food scene comes alive in the city centre with rotating vendors serving everything from Korean fried chicken to wood-fired pizza. Grab something hot, find a spot, and soak up the Geordie atmosphere.
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MediterraneanRooftop Dining
The Herb Garden
££·City Centre·Monument Metro
A rooftop restaurant and bar near the Bigg Market with Mediterranean-inspired food and views across the Newcastle skyline. The terrace is a summer must, and the sharing platters are perfect for groups.
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Indian Fine DiningFine Indian
Ury
£££·City Centre·Monument Metro
Upscale Indian dining that goes far beyond the usual curry house fare. The lamb shank is extraordinary, the presentation is beautiful, and the service strikes just the right balance between attentive and relaxed.
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FrenchLong-Standing
Moulin Rouge
£££·City Centre·Newcastle Central
A Newcastle institution for classic French cooking. The duck confit, the bouillabaisse, the tarte tatin - it is all done with care and consistency. The kind of restaurant where regulars have been coming for years.