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21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

21

4.8
4.8
5238 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
  • 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
    Chris Dobson
  • 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.
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What 5,238 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Food

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Innovative

  • 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

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Healthy

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
21 offers a culinary experience that is both "spectacular" and "out of this world." Known for its "fantastic food" and "superb service," it's perfect for special occasions. The menu is a delightful mix of seasonal and local produce, with vegan options available. Although on the pricier side, the quality and ambiance make it worthwhile.

5,238 Reviews

  1. JanetM

    Newcastle

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely ambience as usual. Excellent Christmas Menu and very helpful with wine selection

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  2. Lynn

    Newcastle

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    21 is a real gem of a restaurant. The food is fabulous and there's a lovely atmosphere. Although it was busy, the noise from other diners was not intrusive and there were plenty of staff to ensure you were well looked after. On that note, the staff are an absolute credit to the restaurant; friendly, chatty and smiley, whilst still being professional. They were attentive, without being intrusive, which is a real skill to master. Every member of staff from front of house reception, waiting staff, sommelier and bar staff, helped to make our visit a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Not sure why I haven't been here before, perhaps I thought it might be a little too formal but that's my mistake as it's not in the slightest bit stuffy, quite the opposite. I may have lost out on a wonderful place and some fantastic food over the years because of a misconception, but I plan on rectifying that error by going back as often as I can from now on.

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  3. Gary

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic pre Christmas Dinner. Great cocktails and brilliant wine menu

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  4. Michael

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic late sunday lunch, really interesting menu which delivered some great tastes

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  5. sean

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was just perfect - the food is of the highest quality, the wine was fabulous (great advice from the sommelier suggesting a cheaper one than I would have picked) and the service from Rosie was outstanding. It was an important family gathering, pre-Christmas, and it was just fabulous. Thank you 21 and all the staff!

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  6. dave

    County Durham

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply the best in Newcastle Not cheap but it’s so good. Staff are top class. Food quality is 10/10

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  7. Susan

    London

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous but tonight was fabulous. Our server Oli was wonderful. Food, drink, service, atmosphere amazing.

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  8. Carol

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service at Café 21 is always exemplary. My friend has dietary challenges and nothing was too much trouble. The food was superb. We had a brilliant Christmas 'do' and intend to return in the near future.

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  9. Jackie

    Newcastle

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to return to 21. The service was wonderful and couldn't be faulted. My friends meals were all fabulous and we all chose from the Christmas menu. My butternut squash was overly spiced for me, but I was presented with a glass of dessert wine in compensation. The restaurant itself is elegant, really comfy chairs, beautiful decor and white linen table cloths and napkins - what a difference they make!! Looking forward to returning in the not too distant future.

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  10. Margaret

    Edinburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of three and all ordered differently. The food was delicious but a little more sauce/gravy would have been nice for all the mains. The red cabbage served with the game pie was too acidic. However, we all had a lovely time and will return.

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FAQs

21 is rated 4.8 stars by 5238 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.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
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
    Chris Dobson
  • 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.
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