Aneesa's Buffet Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

I absolutely loved this place! The wide selection of vegetarian food options makes the buffet price completely worth it. Their unique pricing system adds an interesting touch, and the ambience is warm and inviting. It’s a great spot to enjoy a delicious meal, and I’m already looking forward to my next visit!

Felt so good finding a place to dine in that truly awakened my taste buds. Imagine having a pizza that could make an Indian call it spicy—that’s the level we’re talking about! Finally found a spot where the food actually felt Indian/Pakistani, packed with spice and heat. The starters were decently hot and spicy—kebabs, rolls, and more—all carrying that authentic taste. The main course? Loaded with lamb and chicken dishes, each infused with proper Indian/Pakistani spices and masalas. And the rice dishes? Easily some of the best spicy rice we’ve had, especially the chicken fried rice—absolute perfection. Desserts didn’t disappoint either. The cakes were super soft, the cheesecakes were delicious, and a major shoutout to their ice cream with gulab jamun & gajar halwa—easily the highlight of our meal.

Perfect as always..Highly Recommended 💪❤️

Try it it’s really good!! And very reasonable.

Very nice food. Enjoyed every time. Sometimes drinks delivery a bit slow but still ok.. good job guys.

Past few visit their food made me ill,food quality is not the same anymore. Customer service really poor. Not worth visiting I prefer to have eggs on toast.

For a buffet, it's impressive the selection you have. There are a couple of dishes we don't really cook at home and I enjoyed them from here. The drinks are on the pricey side, but you can get tap water free. I recommend the fish pokoras they are so nice also the salad bar has a good selection. Staff are friendly and very helpful. Parking is a little hard to find, and the travelogue carpark is no no. The ramp and turning circle is so bad that a car that is bigger than a mini will be damaged. There are plenty of roads with double yellows to park if you have a blue badge.

not a fan of buffets tbh but this place is very good

I don’t even know how to put into words how good this restaurant was. Absolutely amazing buffet in Newcastle. They have alot of varieties in food. Every dish was culinary masterpiece, bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. From appetizers to desserts, each bite was a delight to the senses. Very peaceful atmosphere, friendly staff, Specially Duty Manager De Sooza, he is very supportive. Had an amazing experience. Will visit soon with friends.

First time here got to say it won’t be the last absolutely gorgeous food nice and hot and load to choose from definitely be back

Best indian buffet in the uk. Food quality is high.

Chicken wasn’t cocked propley when I complained it was like jelly he said no top chef never again rotten

Thought the food was absolutely vile. Nothing tasted right, everything had a weird taste to it, the ice cream even had a weird after taste. Don’t know if it was a bad night or what but it was dead and the food was awful. I was in and out within 30 mins.

Aneesas Buffet Restaurant in Newcastle offers a fantastic dining experience with its diverse selection of dishes. The ambiance is warm and welcoming, making it perfect for both casual and special occasions. The variety of cuisines available caters to different tastes, with a strong emphasis on authentic Indian flavors. The live cooking stations add an interactive element, enhancing the freshness of the food. Staff members are friendly and attentive, ensuring a pleasant visit. The buffet is reasonably priced, providing great value for money. Desserts are plentiful and delicious, offering a sweet end to the meal. Overall, Aneesas is a top choice for anyone seeking a satisfying buffet experience in Newcastle.

DO NOT CHOOSE Came due to the high ratings and can only assume they are fake or the usual chefs were having a night off. Issues we raised for the safety of other customers: - raw fish being served (not sushi) - cold curries (jelly consistency) -toilets in poor condition hygiene wise -uncooked pizza We were told 450 customers had passed through the restaurant satisfied. We were really disappointed with our experience, we were really looking forward to our meal and found the atmosphere dull and food left us put off buffet style food moving forward. We shared this experience with the staff so they could investigate the raw food in particular due to the health risk posed. Advertised as Asian cuisine but no authentic Chinese food, just a poor attempt at egg fried rice. Curries cold and pizza raw… This restaurant oversold and delivered.

Fantastic, staff so friendly and couldn't do enough for you! Food wow! Such a great choice from pizza to the nicest curries and Asian food, the buffet was always hot. Loved it and will defo be going back

For a long time we were planning to visit this place, one of my friend suggested. Food was really good, especially lamb items. Some of them were spicy for my kids and colleagues.

We were treated really well by duty manager , de Souza , who despite it being very busy, made sure we had a take away to suit our vegetarian needs.?he really looked after us !

We visited Aneesa’s buffet restaurant. We were warmly welcomed as we come through the door. We were seated and greeted by the duty manager De Souza. He showed us around and made us feel welcome. All staff were friendly. Food was absolutely lovely. If we were to travel back to Newcastle we would definitely visit here again.

Beautiful fresh food in a clean, friendly and warm atmosphere. Fabulous place to eat. Selection is amazing and so fresh. New pudding of spiced carrot sponge was an absolute triumph and very moreish. Duty Manager Mr De Souza is a superb host and really takes time to talk to customers. Very clean restaurant and the staff are so friendly and attentive. Plates were taken away when finished and not piled up. Will be a regular visitor now as sad when the South Shields branch closed. Having said that we now prefer the Newcastle restaurant by a country mile

Excellent service. Tasty food. Wide variety of options.

The staff is so friendly and helpful always with a smile. The owner of the place explained us the dishes so we'll and food was tasty. I am glad we came here for lunch

Fairly decent Indian buffet. There’s quite a lot of choice for starters and mains. A little disappointed with the dessert section as you had to be served (defeats the point of a buffet but probably saves wastage).

Literally the best halal buffet. The tandoori chicken is ridiculously good for a buffet 5 stars great for families Simply the best consistent buffett

Unforgettable day!!My child birthday dinner was fantastic.we have got nice service from Abdul .Thank you so much .Surely we will come back and recommend for others.Nice food ,nice place.

We asked for jelly 1 hour ago and still there is no jelly and they keep on saying wait 2 minutes

Both me and my sister got food poisoning when we ate here for a 1.5hr buffet. be careful

This place is a fantastic restaurant. All you can eat buffet 32 starters 25 mains and 15 desserts or something like that I lost count. The staff are very friendly and the food is cooked in front of you. Would highly recommend.

We went yesterday here...Whole place was filled with smoke and it was extremely hot in the place. The food was not good at all. Except for grilled items everything else was horrible. I will start with soup first : it was chicken corn soup with actually no chicken in it and traces of egg in it. This used to be very good previously as I have been here several times. Biryani seems like it was not fresh and left over from previous day. They have reduced the number of dishes as well and taste is bland for most of dishes now. PAYA dish was uncooked and not hot at all. PAYA ,NIHARI AND HALEEM they all were cold and bland in taste.There was not a single dish with a WOWW factor .Desserts were mostly horrible .I tired a cheese cake and the cream on the top was so dry and you could tell that this cake has been sitting for many daya as the topping cream was that hard and has even changed its color. I am surprised how can they even pass their food hygiene rating. Owners really need to work on these issues. Its very sad that this place has now reduced their quality of food and has increased the prices .Yesterday was my last visit and I wont be back here again. They really need to work on their ambience, ventilation and ofcourse food quality as well

Poor food quality Watery curries Frozen chicken kebabs and lamb kebabs, I seen them cooking them in the fryer!!

I absolutely love this place. They offer gluten free options, the staff are wonderful and the atmosphere is always friendly. Can't wait to go back

Excellent choice of food. Always hot.

Giving one star because there was a family in with two kids all were rather filthy loadand kids dropping food from the buffet parents not doing nothing about it staff had to keep picking up the food people like that will spoil this restaurant this was on the 8th November table booked for 6 spoilt my daughter in law birthday

Busy for a Monday evening, service was excellent, food hot and tasty and plenty of choice, and we enjoyed ourselves. Would visit again.

Disappointed got so much hairs in meat when i asked to manager he just make excuses . Not recommended

Perfect place for a staff night out Starters are perfect Mains could do with more spicier options Desserts were very good

They changed it, I don’t recommend anymore, I was Regular customer for more than 10 years but no any more.

This is the best food I tried in UK! And believe me, I'm spoiled with Moskow's restaurants! Also manager and staff are professional and friendly. Every visit there is a feast for my family

Had a terrible experience at Aneesas Buffet. After eating there, I ended up with severe stomach cramps, and vomiting. The food quality was awful, and it wasn't just me—my friends got food poisoning too. Definitely not worth the risk.

It was a really nice place and lots of food choices, but some dishes were a little too spicy 🔥

Recommended for people who are heavy eaters but also want to enjoy vast variety of taste. A very decently priced buffet with most of the Asian / pakistani dishes (commonly found in UK) on the counters. Full points for price. In terms of taste it does not disappoint. Some dishes are very good with some being just average I taste. Overall in taste for any traditional asian taste bud I would rate somewhere between average and good. However would recommend for people to try as much variety charged very decently.

My husband and I went to Aneesa’s Newcastle on Wednesday 9th Oct for an evening meal. Not from this area so the first time we had visited on a recommendation from a friend. Lovely greeting from the Duty Manager De Souza, who continued to make us feel so very welcome taking us through the process and areas of the help yourself restaurant. Food was excellent - very authentic for an Indian restaurant but also offered alternatives. Drinks were also reasonable price. Atmosphere is welcoming but layout of tables etc is typical of a restaurant of this nature - ok but not particularly comfortable or private, I guess to accommodate for the turnover! It’s great food though - would recommend.

1st time here & will definitely be back soon! Highly recommended. Staff were lovely.

The food was average if not worse with stale nuggets and a very small variety of food, but the service was friendly and efficient. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was lacking—humid and hot with little to no ventilation in the entire hall. Needs improvement for a better dining experience.

I have been meaning to try this place for a long time. Went to the south Shields Aneesa's a long time ago and never had any complaints. Plus the supermarket they have is also top notch. The Newcastle Aneesa's is top notch. Very very friendly helpful staff. If you've not been before a well informed member of staff shows you the ropes. Ordered the kingfisher on draught to go with the very reasonable buffet. Clean draught beer. Always a very good sign. Massive selection of not just Indian food but carers for other palates as well. Soup,pizza, Chinese as well as basic food. Nuggets etc.. the Indian menu selection is vast and the sides of yogurt and mango chutney as well as my favourite of mixed pickle and many others can be heaped if that's what you like. So many starters. So many mains of hot(heat) food that I only scratched at the surface and can't wait to go back again to try more. Then the desserts. Not really got a sweet tooth but saw a few classics that I thought I would try and thoroughly enjoyed. Can't wait to go back and will be trying even more. Keep up the good work and the great service.

One of the best Indian Cuisine Buffet resturent in Newcastle. Must recommend.

Great place. Amazing food, friendly service 😁

Work night out with colleagues from other parts of UK. We all enjoyed the range of food available. Staff were attentive and helpful. I use a walking stick and was offered a named waiter to assist me in carrying plates, etc. Another colleague has allergies, the duty manager went through everything with him to ensure he was safe. There is also a small lift if you use a wheelchair or can't manage the stairs (5 or 6). Excellent service and lovely place to enjoy a meal for any occasion. It was very popular, even on a Tuesday evening. I will definitely return.

A Horrific Experience - A Serious Matter of Concern I visited Aneesha restaurant today along with six friends for a dinner party, expecting a pleasant evening. However, what transpired was nothing short of appalling and utterly unacceptable. While having our starters, we were horrified to discover a metal wire in the platter. This was not only shocking but posed a serious health hazard. Such negligence in food preparation is inexcusable and dangerous. What made the situation worse was the manager's completely indifferent response. Instead of addressing this grave issue with the seriousness it deserved, he attempted to downplay the incident by offering us a complimentary drink, as if that could resolve such a critical health and safety concern. This was an extremely disappointing experience, and it raises serious questions about the restaurant’s hygiene and management practices. I strongly urge the management to take immediate corrective action to ensure this never happens again, as such incidents cannot be brushed off lightly. I would advise others to be cautious when dining here, as our experience was both unsettling and deeply unsatisfactory.

Top notch food all made fresh. The kebabs are top dog I eat them out haha the flavour is second to none. They are not like ya rubbish take aways .... GIVE IT AGO YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED....

1st time visiting yesterday the start of great day for my partner now fiance the food was excellent would highly recommend Carnt wait to return and the staff they went above and beyond to accommodate me I couldn’t thank them enough thank you from the front of house staff to chefs thank for a great day

Couldn't try all the dishes but whatever we had was amazing 🙌 the gajar ka halwa is to die for.. and so was the chicken tikka pizza

Hands down Aneesa's Buffet Restaurant is the best in Newcastle Upon Tyne if not the North East; staff are one of the most courteous and professional and the food is absolute freshest, well presentable and great taste. Special thank you to the manager Desouza who is at the top of his profession, keeping staff organised, service efficient and standards to the highest...they even assisted my mother who is a wheelchair user by taking her to the buffet and carrying the food back. I could not be more grateful to the manager or the team...amazing

Food was solid and a good variety Was looked after by de souja who was lovely very attentive and help make the experience enjoyable

go hear often amazing food and atmosphere and the staff are amazing always making sure food is up to standard all ways happy after we visit there are no negatives about this restaurant DE soula always going above and beyond

Had a great experience start to finish. Staff were incredibly polite and helpful. Every station was explained once they learnt it was our first time at the restaurant. They came by regularly to clear empty plates and check if we needed more drinks. Food variety was great. Standout dish for me was the lamb korma with garlic naan. Good desserts also - I recommend the gulab jamun and ice cream combo.

Absolutely great experience every time I come here, great food and great atmosphere

I’ve been there in last night most of the non veg food items are not cooked properly, the lamb pilau rice is dried and most of the items are unavailable the staff doesn’t even care to refill and some of the items are too salty and service is terrible, when the waiter guide me to the table the table wasn’t cleaned properly some food bits on the table , even though he is not even wipe with cloth he just throw with hand and ask us to sit , I’ve raise these things to the management they are not bothered at all they says u r the only person complaining and I’ve said like I found the things which is not right so I’ve raise the dispute they don’t even care about whatever am saying , I’ve told them like if u feel am lying I will stand here and go and check the items which I’ve said , they don’t even dare to go there all they says is we will speak with upper management I don’t know , i wouldn’t recommend anyone who loves food and wants to try a nice experience don’t even dare to try there u would upset u r stomach

Everything under one roof, best of the best curry’s and starters . Yummy food and awsome service

I always go here atleast every 3 4 months This time around I had 1 plate of starters only and got food poisoning

We have been a few times. The staff are very friendly & always go out their way to make sure you have everything you need. Especially as we always go in a big group & with kids.I definitely recommend this place as there is so much variety & something for everyone!

Lots of varieties, good food to stuff yourself.

Best buffet in Newcastle, tasty food, friendly staff and a great price

Brilliant place to eat, all the food was delicious and the duty manager De Souza was fabulous, started off with my dad hitting his hand on the door (totally his fault) and he got him some ice, as it was birthday celebration he approached me and offered cake discretely and the off menu cocktails were wonderful I had a sea breeze and mum had a whiskey one. Will be back

Buzzing place with great food selection right by the quayside with parking underneath.

Staff should learn more about allergies after serving my wife something she can't eat the best they could do was knock £8 of the bill disgusting wife is ok now but very ill on the day

A quality restaurant in the heart of Newcastle serving a variety of cuisine, satisfying all aged people from different cultures. There is a large array of yummy starters. The lamb dishes are amazingly cooked, falling off the bone. The grill is great- thank you to the grill counter. You will enjoy the ambience, care, service and most of all, the food.

I was utterly astounded by the sheer variety of food on offer at Aneesa's Buffet in Newcastle. As a lover of Chinese cuisine, I was in food heaven, but the temptation to try everything was overwhelming. The dishes I sampled were all incredibly flavorful and fresh. Even the pizzas looked incredible, although I sadly didn't have room! It's a culinary marvel how they manage to maintain such high quality across such a vast menu. I only wish I lived closer! This place is perfect for groups as there's something to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

I don't even know how to put into words how good this restaurant was, Absolutely outstanding best buffet I've been to in the uk. We were down from Scotland for a few nights, and this was one of the highlights. The staff were so welcoming and polite, and the food was so fresh and well cooked. I'm a big curry fan, and these are the best I've ever had! They all have spice ratings, but everything is spicier than what you expect, but that's a good thing for me 😂 thank you again, aneesas. We will be back 💙

Where do I start, went to Annessa’s many times before and the standard was high, however last night the customer service was terrible. 15 of us came, 15 mins after we arrived one of the fans stopped working leaving the place to heat up so much. No one felt like eating as it was boiling, which is very inconvenient for a buffet. Ice machine broken, told they were finished of some desserts, men’s toilets were disgusting. We asked for ice they sent it to the wrong table, then gave us ice 2 mins before we left. They’ve lessened the variety and the standard of the curries were down too. Worst £350 spend and they told us the heat was not our problem and that no other restaurants would take us on. We also use akbars which is an amazing restaurant with no issues at all no booking required. (we tried to book told us no need then got penalised for not booking). The manager said “not our problem” to every point raised so the customer service was disgusting. AVOID

Large buffet type restaurant with loads of choice, mainly Asian food, but some other food is available. It was a birthday celebration, cake and birthday song was done by staff

I would say this is amazing by value for money! There is so much to choose from and plenty to enjoy even if you aren’t a curry lover, including Chinese, pizza and more. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and will show you where everything is if it is your first time. It is canteen style so nothing fancy but great if you want a cheap and cheerful meal where you can choose your portions.

The buffet has a huge range of different cuisines and is simply delicious.

We have visited Aneesa’s quite a few times now over the years and everytime it’s full. Which speaks volumes. The food quality is amazing and there is a lot of choice whether you like spice or not, with options for picky children too like chips & chicken nuggets. We always have a great time & walk away with a full belly & a smile.

Great food, very busy so make sure to reserve. Service could be a little better. Been going to annesa since their first branch. This one is another level of success and greatness extending their empire. Wish them best of luck and hope they maintain their food quality. Get a jug of mango lassi as you will need it since some of the food is on the spicy side.

I would say this is one of the UK's best buffets. The food is really awesome. Starters and desserts are really delicious. We were 6 adults and one infant (6 months). We had a really good time. We visited on a Saturday. It gets crowded around 2 pm. I would recommend having lunch over there around 12.30 pm. It is not as crowded. Bottomless soft drinks are not available. It is a very good buffet option for Desi People.

Love the food in here,& Lots of variety,kept clean,owners were lovely & helpful

Absolutely horrible they charged me extra for having chicken the staff were rude and kept coming over making complaints to us this is not all inclusive they charge adult price for children

Not worth the money and saw deliveries from Iceland so obviously not everything cooked from scratch!

This restaurant excels in every aspect, with nothing to complain about. However, be cautious of their complimentary cakes, as they come with an unexpected charge. The manager approached our table and offered a cake to celebrate my boys’ graduation. However, the final bill included a charge of £11.95 for the cake.

Everything about this place is amazing. They allowed me to change my booking last minute. The staff are all so friendly and make you so welcome and nothing is a bother if you need anything. The food is so nice honestly some of the nicest I've ever had. Reasonable prices across the board. Restaurant is immaculately clean. Huge compliments and I'll definitely be back.

Huge range of buffet with variety of Currys🍛, Snacks🧆 and Desserts🍨. I would recommend to take off the Red coloured onion salad (there's plenty of 🔴 colour in it)......

Buffets can be disappointing at times. Angela's on the quayside was organised, efficient. Food was varied, well displayed, good quality and continuously replenished. De Souza the duty manager was courteous and considerate to me as a solo guest. Well done, thoroughly enjoyed and good value

AMAZING, from start to finish, staff amazingly friendly specially the manager, food was great couldn't fault anything, we will be back again, great place to spend our 1st wedding anniversary.

Outstanding food ! Such a huge variety of dishes and cooked really well. I have never been to a buffet with such a large choice in Indian food before. Everything I tried was beautiful. They recommend you try just one piece of everything so you get to taste the variety of dishes. We did that to start with but just couldn’t get through everything there was so much to choose from. Staff were really friendly. Restaurant is lovely. We didn’t book beforehand but it was early evening when everyone was in pub. I Imagine it gets really busy but I can see why.

Staters are great loved all lamb items…… main course is not good…. Naan is hard and dry… I would expect soft puffy naan… Kheer and semya was great… Gulab jamoon is too sweet and hard… Ice cream is artificial….not creamy vanilla ice cream Ambience is okay not advised for special occasions…. Plates are dirty and cleanliness is not great.. Rest rooms are dirty I was late for the booking but I called to inform but no one responded and when I reached host was rude for being late… I visited Birmingham’s Jimmy spices and shahi masala and they are great…. We can visit once…. I won’t go back again….

First time at this place was very welcomed 5 star service, 5 star food, 5 star all round. Was greeted by the manager was a lovely man will deffo go back again very happy customer 😀

first time trying this restaurant out and it was great!! The duty manager welcomed us with a very friendly attitude and gave us helpful recommendations, the staff also regularly checked on us making sure we had everything we needed! The food was great and super clean. I'd definitely recommend coming here whether it's with family or friends:)

The duty managers De Soula was so lovely and informative and very helpful he chatted so lovingly about his team and made us feel very welcome on our first visit. Usama was an amazing server and very efficient. Big shout out to Mubeen on the grill. Definitely be back as it was just excellent. Food was beautiful and tons of variety. Restaurant very clean and lovely environment.

Almost all food types are filled with crazy amount of highly saturated fats. Swamped in it. Couple of spoons and you feel really full with subsequent abdominal cramps and difficulties. Never again !

Food was rather bland the currys all had a sweet taste to them and the rice. the chinese food tasted better and its a indian restaurant toilets wasnt that nice smaahed toilet seat and needed cleaning!! Woulsnt go bk in a hurry .. but the service of ths staff was good !and parking is terrible in that underground when u have a big car !!

The food is good and tasty 😋 Definitely recommend everyone to give it a try at least once. Don't take too much food for a single dish. There are a lot of options to try out with a single ticket.

Absolutely horrendous service I went yesterday evening around 7pm. All food was cold spoke to a manager who was useless I filed a complaint via email and awaiting on an update.

Very nice,loads of choice and plenty of seating,the buffet is good but your not allowed free access to the desserts which i thought was odd esp at £24 per head but overall a good restaurant.

We where greeted very kindly by whom we later found out was the duty manager, his name was De Souza.. he explained the process and loved that we where brought to him by the reviews left by others.. The staff on the grill and floor where lovely and the tables where very well looked after! Plenty of food that was cooked extremely well, I asked for the names of the staff who where taking care of everything whilst we where there.. so that I could say a thank you here to them here, so Thank you for such lovely service Umair, Bachirr and Hamed.. Hyder you literally collected every plate with such a lovely smile and had such a lovely table service it was so lovely so thank you very much.. we will definitely be returning for the service and the Lamb Ribs 🧡✨

Food was lovely staff were brilliant and very helpful. Definitely worth the money for a treat

I am here after eating twice my weight stuffed getting my money worth the cheesy garlic bread Is the best in my opinion but it might not be for you

Really enjoyed our meal here, food was lovely the staff were really friendly and it's totally accessible for me in my wheelchair. They even offered for a staff member to follow me round the buffet and carry my plate for me!

Took my little boy for his birthday as he loves the food options and the service provided was just excellent! The guy there made such an effort, checked in to make sure everything was ok, although he was running wild but he had the best time, they brought the cake out and he’s face just lit up! I just want to say a massive thank u to the team and I will definitely be back! Very much appreciated!

Should be 20 no more plus free drink so the more you drink the less you eat good for customers it's cheaper good for the boss earns more from food saving 😉