Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

21

4.8 (5404)
£26 to £40
British
Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2HH

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.

A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.

Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0191 222 0755
  • Website
    http://www.21newcastle.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Terry Laybourne
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is a restaurant-within-a-restaurant: spacious, comfortable, stylish and discreetly separated from the main dining area, it’s the ideal venue for both corporate and private events. Visit: 21newcastle.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Jen Burnett: 0191 222 0755
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

  • Bang In Season, Five Course Seasonal Menu

    £75.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Five course seasonal menu, showcasing the very best of what the month has to offer. To be taken by the whole table. Visit 21newcastle.com to view the latest menu.

  • Fixed Price Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our weekly changing menu of house-favourites and seasonal delights without breaking the bank. Available Tuesday through Friday at both lunch and dinner and on Saturday at lunch and early evening. Lunch: 2 Courses 30.00 / 3 Courses 36.00 
Dinner: 2 Courses 31.00 / 3 Courses 37.00 Visit 21newcastle.com for this week's menu.

  • 2 or 3 Course Sunday Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Classic Sunday Lunch Menu Enjoy 2 Courses £39.50 or 3 Courses for £46.00 View the menu here: 21newcastle.com/sunday-lunch/

Private dining

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 5,404 people are saying

21 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Food

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Service

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Food

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Service

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Value

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for groups

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Café 21 in Newcastle consistently delivers "excellent food" and "outstanding service." With a menu that offers both innovative dishes and classic favorites like cheese soufflé, diners rave about the "fabulous food" and "great value." The restaurant's welcoming atmosphere is matched by knowledgeable staff, making it a "must-visit" destination.
5,404 Reviews

  1. Lindsay VIP

    Newcastle and Northumberland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A brilliant Sunday Lunch experience , with melt in the mouth roast beef and perfect food and service all round. It was the best way to celebrate our wedding anniversary

    Is this helpful?

  2. Keith

    Caribbean1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food at 21 was superb as usual. The crab starter was fantastic and I highly recommend

    Is this helpful?

  3. Steve

    Newcastle and Northumberland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always good service and great food. Very relaxed ambience with minimum background music. Would recommend Cafe21.

    Is this helpful?

  4. Neil

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food,excellent service ,the staff are the best !! We dined at “21” twice in our 4 day visit to Newcastle —can’t fault it

    Is this helpful?

  5. David

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Joanne VIP

    London27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a post wedding celebration with an elderly relative who’d been unable to attend on the day. We enjoyed a fab meal and the staff were knowledgeable and friendly. 21 once again showing why it is my favourite Newcastle restaurant.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Alan

    Newcastle and Northumberland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful restaurant with a great staff team who make you feel very welcome . The food as always was outstanding along with the service at what I feel is good value for money. This restaurant and staff never disappoints

    Is this helpful?

  8. Kathleen

    Newcastle and Northumberland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and very knowledgeable and pleasant staff.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Nicholas

    Edinburgh/Midlothian1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great place for a dinner. So enjoyable

    Is this helpful?

  10. Fergus

    Newcastle and Northumberland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had amazing food, wine and service while out celebrating my birthday

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

21 is rated 4.8 stars by 5404 OpenTable diners.

21 does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

  1. Home
  2. United Kingdom
  3. Newcastle and Northumberland
  4. Newcastle Upon Tyne
  5. Newcastle upon Tyne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 21

Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2HH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Secure off street car park 50 meters away.
  • Public transit
    Manors
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Terry Laybourne
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.21newcastle.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0191 222 0755
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is a restaurant-within-a-restaurant: spacious, comfortable, stylish and discreetly separated from the main dining area, it’s the ideal venue for both corporate and private events. Visit: 21newcastle.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Jen Burnett: 0191 222 0755
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
Discover
OpenTable
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Careers
  • Press
More
Our sites
Businesses
  • Restaurant Management Solutions
  • Restaurant Reservation Software
  • Restaurant Marketing Software
  • Restaurant Event Software
  • OpenTable For Restaurants
  • OpenTable For Restaurant Groups
  • Restaurant Resources
  • OpenTable Pricing & Plans
Join us on
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2025 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo