Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated December 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!

Saltwater Fish Company

4.9

4.9 (1405)

£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

Ronan

Dined 6 days ago

Sophisticated but not complicated. Food and wine superb - as were the staff. Thanks

Ardallan Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (126)

£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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Alison

Dined on Nov 29, 2024

What a great place … food was yummy, service friendly and the establishment was warm and stylish. Thoroughly enjoyed a birthday treat here, will definitely return to sample other dishes on the menu!

Peace and Loaf Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2574)

£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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Sandra

Dined 3 days ago

Food was delicious, service brilliant and good value. We had the Christmas lunch menu which was just the right amount of food and good variety. Lovely cocktail. Definitely recommend.

No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth

4.9

4.9 (828)

£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 from Thursday to Sunday, No. 59 Restaurant is the perfect place for an afternoon tea, a great lunch, or a fine dining experience.

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Nichola

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing value for money and as always delicious food! Great staff both on the bar initially as well as in the restaurant. Would absolutely recommend and will be returning yet again!!

St Vincent

4.8

4.8 (819)

£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

EricVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Another enjoyable experience,food and ambiance excellent

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.9

4.9 (2765)

£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.

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Barbara

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food on the Christmas menu and great value for the quality of the cooking. Lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. Nice to dine somewhere where conversation isn't drowned out by loud music.

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Porterhouse Butcher & Grill

4.7

4.7 (1065)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

At Porterhouse, it’s all about the meat. Choose from our menus, watch our chefs at work, buy some more to take home. To showcase what cooking with meat is all about, we’ve brought together a butcher’s counter, a steakhouse and a team of talented chefs.

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Lee

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food, service was excellent and reasonably priced.

Branches Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (111)

£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

Catherine

Dined 2 days ago

My favourite place to eat with family and friends. Five star service all round.

Vito's Osteria

4.8

4.8 (36)

£26 to £40

Italian

Sunderland

About the restaurant

Vito's Osteria, the restaurant of authentic Italian cuisine, serves food prepared with traditional recipes and fine Italian wine in a relaxed atmosphere.

It is located in a charming converted barn that has been transformed into a dining and entertainment center in the city of Sunderland.

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Carole

Dined 2 days ago

Always outstanding service and lovely food . That is why we return regularly!

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Experience

NYE menu

4.8

4.8 (5241)

£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

Lynn

Dined 5 days ago

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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