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 in Newcastle
From Michelin-starred fine dining to beloved local favourites
21
££££·Quayside
Pan Asian and sushi
Aveika
Quayside
A dramatic Quayside room for Pan Asian small plates, sushi and theatrical cocktails.
BabuchoQuayside
Brasserie and bar
Babucho
Quayside
A New York style brasserie and cocktail bar at the foot of Dean Street serving steaks, seafood and pasta.
ChaophrayaQuayside
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.
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.
Dosa KitchenJesmond
South Indian
Dosa Kitchen
Jesmond
A South Indian kitchen off Osborne Road, famous for crisp dosas and Tamil dishes.
Burgers
Fat Hippo Jesmond
Jesmond
The original Fat Hippo, the burger joint that started the national chain in 2011.
Francesca'sJesmond
Italian pizzeria
Francesca's
Jesmond
An old school Jesmond pizzeria that has drawn queues for decades.
House of TidesThe Close
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.
KafeneonGrainger Town
Greek kitchen and cocktail bar
Kafeneon
Grainger Town
A Greek kitchen and cocktail bar on the Bigg Market, open seven days and serving the city since 1998.
Indian, fire and grill
Khai Khai
Quayside
A heritage Indian kitchen under the Tyne Bridge, known for its Josper grill cooking.
Modern British
Long Friday
Jesmond
Anna Hedworth's small Jesmond restaurant, from the chef who made Cook House a destination.
Modern Mediterranean
Lovage
Jesmond
A neighbourhood brasserie with Mediterranean cooking, recommended in the Michelin Guide.
Pani'sGrainger Town
Sardinian and Italian
Pani's
Grainger Town
A family run Sardinian cafe restaurant on High Bridge that has been a city favourite for over thirty years.
Pizza
Pizza Punks Newcastle
Grainger Town
A loud and lively Grey Street pizzeria with unlimited toppings and an indie disco brunch.
RebelHeaton
Modern British set menus
Rebel
Heaton
An intimate family run Heaton restaurant with seasonal set menus and natural wines, listed in the Michelin Guide.
SachinsCity Centre
Punjabi and North Indian
Sachins
City Centre
A Forth Banks institution for more than forty years, serving classic Punjabi cooking.
French and Italian wine bar and kitchen
St Vincent
Quayside
Terry Laybourne's reopened wine bar and kitchen, with Riviera cooking and a wine list worth the visit.
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.
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.
Cal's OwnJesmond
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.
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.
KalturCity Centre
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.
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.
The French QuarterCity Centre
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.
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.