Must-see restaurants in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

  • House of Tides

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    A 16th-century merchant's house is now the home of Newcastle's most celebrated restaurant, the Michelin-starred House of Tides. Established by acclaimed…

  • Broad Chare

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Spiffing English classics and splendid cask ales are served in the dark-wood bar and mezzanine of this perfect gastropub. Starters such as crispy pig ears…

  • Blackfriars

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    A 13th-century friary is the atmospheric setting for 'modern medieval' cuisine. Beautiful stained-glass windows frame the dining room; in summer tables…

  • Jesmond Dene House

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Executive Head Chef Michael Penaluna is the architect of an exquisite regional menu – venison from County Durham, oysters from Lindisfarne and herbs…

  • Fat Hippo Jesmond

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Humongous burgers arrive on wooden planks with stainless-steel buckets of triple-fried, hand-cut chips at this local success story. Stinky Pete comes with…

  • Herb Garden

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    The Herb Garden lives up to its name with a wall of barrel-like cylinders where herbs and salad greens grow under glowing lights. Its 17 different pizza…

  • Hop & Cleaver

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Inside the magnificent Jacobean Bessie Surtees House, this hip spot is great for a drink (it brews its own small-batch craft beers) but the food is…

  • Peace & Loaf

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    A double-height space with mezzanine seating is the stage for creations by MasterChef: The Professionals finalist David Coulson, who subsequently worked…

  • Fat Hippo Underground

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    An arched brick basement houses this city-centre offshoot of Jesmond favourite Fat Hippo. Its namesake Fat Hippo burger comes with double beef patties,…

  • French Quarter

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Wedged in a railway viaduct arch, this Parisian-style wine bar has small tapas-style sharing plates and larger platters based on recipes from the French…

  • Quay Ingredient

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Beneath the Tyne Bridge's soaring steel girders, this chic hole-in-the-wall has a devoted following for cooked breakfasts (scrambled eggs with white…

  • Patricia

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Named for owner-chef Nick Grieves' grandmother, the Patricia is perpetually busy; book ahead to feast on dishes like raw Orkney scallops with fermented…

  • Silk Room

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Glamorous fare (Northumberland grass-fed beef; whole local lobsters with garlic butter; kangaroo with port and caramelised pears) is complemented by over…

  • Pizzeria Francesca

    Newcastle-upon-Tyne

    Excitable waiters and huge portions of pizza and pasta keep locals queuing at the door of this cheerfully chaotic Jesmond restaurant – get in line and…