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Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated November 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Newcastle and Northumberland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Peace and Loaf Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2558)
£41 and over
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
Headed up by Chef / Owner Dave Coulson, Peace & Loaf is a restaurant unlike any other in the region. Dave has an unrivalled reputation and passion for creating flavoursome and innovative dishes, which shows with the diverse menu and delicately decorated food on offer. Highlighting the importance of using only the freshest, locally sourced produce, Peace & Loaf will offer exciting, seasonal menus that will incorporate Dave’s signature dishes. Heavily inspired by traditional British cuisine with Dave’s own inventive flare, the meticulously crafted dishes will excite and intrigue even the most discerning of palates.
Top review
Corto
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding, as always. Perfect balance of relaxed fine dining.
A photo of Saltwater Fish Company restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1361)
£25 and under
Seafood
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
Designed for seafood lovers – Saltwater Fish Company, situated in Fenwick Foodhall, operates as both a Fish Bar and Fishmonger with a ‘we cook what we sell, we sell what we cook’ philosophy. There’s no fuss – just a passion for seafood, simple yet creative cooking and friendly service.
Top review
Lawrence
Dined 2 days ago
10/10 exceptional quality of food only matched with the attentive friendly and most professional of servers . We will return again and again.
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4.9
4.9 (91)
£41 and over
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
Branches is a multi award winning restaurant
which aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.

Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.

Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.
All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.

Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

Top review
Leisavip
Dined 6 days ago
Branches is a firm favourite, the staff are lovely, amazing cocktails, great service and gorgeous food. Incredible Sunday lunch too.
A photo of Ardallan Kitchen restaurant
4.9
4.9 (119)
£25 and under
Bistro
Gateshead
About the restaurant
Welcome to Ardallan Kitchen, a casual dining bistro set in a converted Victorian Stable in the heart of Felling, Gateshead. We provide a warm and inviting atmosphere with modern décor and a private courtyard with an ornamental cherry tree to enjoy the finer weather.

At Ardallan Kitchen, we take pride in providing delicious and locally sourced food. Our menu is inventive and generous, with something for everyone – from Homity Pie and Whipped Feta on Toast to our scrumptious Blueberry Pancake Stacks and Cinnamon French Toast. Our coffees and desserts are always sensational, and our friendly and attentive team will ensure that your visit is truly memorable.

If you’re looking for a truly delightful breakfast, brunch or lunch near you, you’re definitely in the right place. Enjoy Saturday brunch and our special Afternoon Tea events, lovingly prepared with locally sourced ingredients – book a table now and have the perfect spot for your next meal!

Top review
Beverleyvip
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
Always lovely in all ways. Such a nice place to go.
A photo of No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth restaurant
4.8
4.8 (773)
£26 to £40
British
Morpeth
About the restaurant
No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth is ready and waiting to offer a warm greeting as you enter Morpeth’s bustling high street. The original, charismatic three-storey building, which dates back to the mid-1800s, stands proudly just over Telford Bridge on the River Wansbeck – a grand feature of the historic market town.

Open for food and drink from Wednesday to Sunday, No. 59 Restaurant is the perfect place for a coffee, a light lunch, a drink with friends or a fine dining experience.

Top review
Linda
Dined today
It is always a great experience with wonderful food, service and venue.
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4.8
4.8 (786)
£26 to £40
Wine Bar
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
Part wine bar, part restaurant, a city centre venue with a city centre buzz. St. Vincent is an after-work drinks spot, supper-with-friends place and general 'snack-with-a-glass-or-two' hang out with a big-hearted 'everybody welcome' attitude. 

Inspired by the neighbourhood bars we've found on our travels through France and Italy, we offer interesting wines, charcuterie and crowd pleasing plates full of punchy flavours. We're a place where an hour spins into several without anyone noticing. 

Open evenings Tuesday to Friday, all day Saturday and close late. 

Enough said. Come and find out. 

Top review
SharonO
Dined 7 days ago
Always a great experience going to St Vincent’s the food is amazing, ambience is so chilled and relaxed yet the attention to detail is always on point!
A photo of Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham restaurant
4.9
4.9 (2745)
£26 to £40
French
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.
Top review
Val
Dined 5 days ago
This was an absolutely wonderful experience - as always. Authentic French cuisine in a delightful setting. Friendly staff and amazing food - what more could you want.
A photo of Sohe restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1120)
£25 and under
Pan-Asian
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
Sohe is sure to offer an experience like no other, traditionally trained chefs create dishes demonstrating their culinary flair, unique methods and individual expertise, showcasing foods from all over the world that are sure to tantalise and tease the senses. Set within Jesmond’s quintessentially English and stunning Victorian period properties the mix of Northumbrian history, Asian inspiration and cosmopolitan vibe allow you to unwind in a whole new type of culture. SoHe’s sure to invigorate and excite with its blend of fine foods from throughout the world in fusion with the Asian inspiration behind this exciting new dining experience. Sohe has a cocktail menu to mesmerise and enchant any patron whilst all set within a building of character and elegance situated right in the heart of the city. This is North east Fine dining with a refreshingly informal vibe, an atmosphere to ease you into complete comfort and dishes to keep you green with food envy.
Top review
malcolm
Dined on Oct 30, 2024
Sohe was a very pleasant experience. Great service and food at a reasonable price. Give yourself a treat an pay a visit. You won’t be disappointed.
A photo of 21 restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5183)
£26 to £40
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Sheila
Dined 1 day ago
As usual Cafe 21 is such a lovely place and quite my favourite restaurant. The staff are always so welcoming; the food was delicious. I chose the fixed price menu and had Prawn Cocktail followed by Hake and my friend had the Prawn Cocktail and then slow cooked Beef. We both thought that our meals were just delicious. A super night in a busy restaurant with great ambiance.
A photo of The Broad Chare restaurant
4.8
4.8 (3162)
£26 to £40
British
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the restaurant
We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.

To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.

Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.



Top review
Catherine
Dined 7 days ago
Vibrant atmosphere with lots of conversation all around (not drowned out by ‘background’ music. Very welcoming, efficient and friendly staff. Delicious food well presented, great flavours. A lovely evening.
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