Diners' Choice: Vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best vegetarian restaurants 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!

Peace and Loaf Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2543)

£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.

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PETER

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food matched by the superb service in a great environment

Ardallan Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (110)

£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!

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Carole

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, great staff, lovely place everything home made

Sohe

4.8

4.8 (1117)

£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.

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fiona

Dined 2 days ago

Great food and great cocktails. Good ambience and service.

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4.7

4.7 (1015)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Refined modern British cuisine meets unparalleled panoramic views of the Newcastle cityscape in BALTIC’s stylish quayside rooftop restaurant.

Menus are inspired by the very best seasonal, local artisan ingredients, whilst a carefully curated wine list draws from both new and old worlds.

The sleek, elegant dining room, complete with a chef’s table, offers an indulgent six course tasting experience. More casual small plates and sharing dishes are served in the opulent viewing box.

SIX’s stunning centrepiece bar serves innovative cocktails and both draught and bottled beers, with an emphasis on local breweries and distilleries.

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Carl

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food and wine, service was first class. Very friendly and welcoming.

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Blackfriars Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (6297)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.

The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.

Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

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Caroline

Dined 7 days ago

This restaurant was amazing and the food was so delicious will definitely be going back here again

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Popular dish

Sticky Toffee Pudding

4.6

4.6 (1063)

£26 to £40

Middle Eastern

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Kiln is a small restaurant in the heart of the Ouseburn. We make everything ourselves and push to be better than the day before.

We serve brunch every morning from 10am to 4:30pm.

Our Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired tapas style menu is served from 5pm to 10pm.

Our great coffee, homemade cakes and cocktails are served all day - and we’re dog friendly!

Please inform the staff of any allergies when booking & due to the nature of our menu please note we cannot accommodate anyone with a severe nut or sesame allergy.

Thank you!

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Stephen

Dined 2 days ago

Been here many times and the food just gets better each time The fish tonight was the best

Hinnies Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (2733)

£25 and under

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Hinnies is a relaxed, warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving the comfort food we all like to eat - rustic and hearty Geordie-influenced classics made properly from scratch using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat and Brunch and lunch Sat-Sun (closed Mon and Sun evening).

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MARK

Dined 3 days ago

Great choice of food, excellent taste, spot on service, would definitely return again & thoroughly recommend Hinnies

Bertram's

4.5

4.5 (68)

£25 and under

British

Amble

About the restaurant

Our focus is on delivering delicious local Northumbrian produce in a warm and welcoming environment. Our day menu (which operates on a walk-in basis only) is full of local favourites. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch or just some delicious coffee and cake we have something for everyone.

Transitioning into our evening bistro service from 5.30pm onwards, we present a refined yet flavourful menu. Our chefs select trusted local suppliers renowned for procuring the finest quality ingredients, which they craft into irresistible dishes for your enjoyment. Complemented by an extensive wine selection, our offerings provide the ideal blend for a laid-back evening of exquisite dining.

Situated in the heart of Warkworth and only a stone’s through from the village’s historic castle, we are ideally located for people’s exploring Warkworth and beyond.

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LesPJ

Dined 2 days ago

Exceptional food and good value for quality and service. Excellent choice on the menu We had a wonderful evening and highly recommend

Hard Rock Cafe - Newcastle

4.4

4.4 (4012)

£25 and under

American

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Welcome to Newcastle, where the old (castle) meets the new! Hard Rock Cafe is coming at you live from Newcastle, with a new layout paying tribute to the past by keeping in line with the former grandeur and arches. Phase one of our grand design includes a cafe with room for 170 of your closest friends, with 60 of those lucky pals getting to sit on a raised mezzanine floor overlooking the river. We’ve also included 16 external seats to enjoy Hard Rock in the sun. Our Cafe brings a touch of history and class to any meal. Featuring classic American fare with that signature Hard Rock twist, Hard Rock Cafe Newcastle delivers satisfaction in every bite. Grab a Legendary® Burger and some delicious sides and wash everything down with a local brew or a hand-crafted cocktail!

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Amanda

Dined 6 days ago

Fantastic food, top class service. Will definitely go again.

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Experience

Lunch Menu

Fratello's Newcastle Airport

4.1

4.1 (351)

£25 and under

Comfort Food

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Fratellos restaurant is located at Newcastle International Airport. This is a well known UK landmark and is a busy meeting place. Its situated near the A1 and Ponteland. It is perfect for family and friends to gather or for business people to meet.
We do table service for our guests with a varied menu to suit all needs.

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Beryl

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely meal, excellent friendly,helpful staff, quick service. Found our waiter Luke, very efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. Brilliant evening good start to our holidays

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