House of Tides
££££·The Close·Newcastle Central
Restaurants
From Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local favourites
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.