Ardiente Grill Bar in Down

Nice to see a chargrilled chicken breast for a change, as so many places only have breaded chicken. Meals obviously made fresh too as a little while to wait, but worth it. Very reasonably priced too. Will be back.

The decor of the place gives it a great atmosphere. The owner is friendly and provides first class service. And the food, Soup of the day was carrot and coriander and it’s probably the best thing I have ever had. My partner ordered ribs and the meat was prepared so well it was just pealing off the bone. For my main I had their vegetarian burrito and it was amazing. Portion sizes are great too. I couldn’t even finish my burrito because it was so big. Definitely recommend this place. Absolutely loved it! We will definitely be back next time we are in Newcastle.

Great wee restaurant. Good food and friendly staff 👌 spectacular view. Would definitely go back again

Great experience of different cuisine. Beautiful food well presented.

Really enjoyed first visit to Pacha. It was warm on a cold evening. Nice decor. Welcoming service. I'm a vegetarian. Good choice of vegetarian/vegan options. Cheesy garlic ciabatta was delicious. Vegan bean burger was really tasty compared to the awful meat like burgers served everywhere else these days. Would recommend.

Food was excellent as was the service. Was really quiet but it was early(5pm) on a Friday in February. Would definitely return.

Perfect food, great service.highly recomended!!!

We had a very good experience tonight. I requested the fish food paella and it was absolutely fantastic and no problem for the kitchen to make it (it was not on the menu) The service was one point, the restaurant was clean (also the toilets) and overall very good. Thanks again, we will be back !!

Whoahh ….. deelish - best steak Ever !!!!!

Really lovely little gem. The food was beautiful and well presented, amazing service ìn a very relaxing and friendly atmosphere. Thank you

Great food excellent staff amazing service

Went here for dinner after a hike up the Mournes. Was welcomed by friendly staff, and a nice, cosy atmosphere. The food selection is great, with plenty of vegetarian options. Portions are very generous! Went for the veggie burrito which didn't disappoint. Service was superb, thanks to Halit and Julia. Highly recommend this place, will surely visit again! 🙂

Super friendly staff, restaurant was very kid friendly. Staff made sure we were well looked after and food was extremely tasty. Highly recommended!

Service friendly price believable low and value is like before corona start defenetly worth to visit. . . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a lovely restaurant . Very good food & very polite friendly service. Would certainly recommend.

Perfect stop for lunch or dinner. After a long day of traveling my wearisome husband and I stopped here for dinner. Oddly enough, we ordered a burrito and it was so large we split it between the two of us and were completely full. Believe me when I say it was one of the best burritos I have ever had! We were so impressed with Pacha that we stopped in another time for lunch during our visit to Newcastle. For lunch I ordered the chickpea and feta salad and was completely impressed. Service was excellent, food was delicious, and cost was reasonable. Highly recommend!

The food was good the steak was burnt a bit but the rest was good they also offer ice cream and coloring pages for kids the pasta was also good the staff was very nice the bathroom is so clean and tidy

Just amazing from start to finish. Greeted with a massive smile as we entered and given a seat with a great view. Menu amazing and cost effective flavors to suit and drinks amazing staff so friendly and can’t wait to go back

Excellent food, excellent service at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend and we'll definitely be returning.

Had the paella and it was amazing

A really good place to eat. In fact it was by far the best food we had during our stay. The restaurant is spotlessly clean. Service is excellent and food is delicious. The owner and the young lady who served us were friendly and helpful. It is definately worth a visit. certainly did not disappoint on all levels.

Paid a visit to Pasha’s restaurant today had a gluten free burger and fries my wife had a vegan pasta with fries was just perfect and the blue cheese dip was fantastic. We have been there before and it’s always great. The restaurant is spotless washroom spotless and set up for people with disabilities. Pasha is an excellent host and an example to other restaurants. Thanks Pasha for a great dining experience 👊😎

I would say that Pacha tries hard but there are a few things that let it down but luckily the food is not one of them. Our food was by no means fine dining in its presentation, but the taste was excellent. I would liken it to a little restaurant you might go to on holiday in Spain where it’s not expensive, it’s not impressive inside but you are pleasantly surprised by how tasty the food is. Our waitress was lovely and she dealt with an undercooked steak with professionalism and had it back on our table within minutes. We will definitely go back to Pacha, I just hope they can keep the business going as it never seems to be busy which is a shame, perhaps the decor and appearance is a little to do with that as it’s quite confused.

This is an easy one! Did all 7 of us enjoy the meal, the service, the staff, the ambience? YES!!! Would we go back? YES!!!

Very friendly staff and exquisite decor inside. Give it a chance. It looks closed but only being refurbished

Amazing food and amazing service pleasant experience and a great find I will be back next time I’m in Newcastle

Great place to eat. The food was delicious. You may be tempted to walk past as they are waiting on their new front signage which makes it look closed but it is definitely open and we hope to come back tomorrow before we head back to Dublin. Their new waitress Sarah was really lovely.

Went here after hiking Mourne mountains. Staff was was very sweet and attentive, food was amazing with a Mediterranean touch, and my son absolutely loved the pasta dish with tomato sauce from their kids menu. I can highly recommend this little restaurant gem!

Great wee food stop at the South end of Newcastle. To be honest as it's at the end of the promenade I've often walked past it however we made the concous decision to go in as we wanted something different than the standard fish and chips you get in most other eateries. Wow. It was amazing. I had the vegetarian burrito which came with sour cream, cheese and salsa. The high point being the home made guacamole. I've never had anything like that before. It was so light and really added to the meal. The prawn starter was equally amazing and my missus had prawns and pasta and was like wise blown away. I see people commenting on the service, from what I saw on the day I was there it was the same person serving and cooking. For those complainers I'd say is a Mediterranean bar so get a glass of vino and chill while you enjoy the sea views.

This place has served the best steak I have had since coming to Northern Ireland 3 years ago. The staff and service is absolutely amazing

Best place to eat in newcastle, fantastic hospitality, food was piping hot, and beautifully presented. Very welcoming, and nothing was troublesome fabulous menu for both meat eaters vegetarian/vegan. Portion sizes were absolutely fabulous, and a reasonably priced menu which was a bonus. Will definitely be back highly recommended 10/10

Amazing service and amazing food. Never once had a bad meal here. Owner is a gentleman and a very good host. Music in background so relaxing and menu is amazing so hard to pick as so much amazing food! Cocktails are amazing and the deals...

Went here a few weeks ago, food was excellent nicest chips I'd had in a very long time. Went back tonight with my family and it was terrible! Wouldn't think it was same place at all! Very disappointing.....

WOW! The Best Restaurant in Newcastle County Down! Percy French's "Where The Mountains of Mourne Sweep Down To The Sea" Pacha is located at the far end of Newcastle, The views are just like the song! This is not a large high capacity restaurant,in fact...

Beautiful meal in Pacha, we were a party of 7 plus a baby in high chair. Beautiful views of the sea matched the perfect meal. We had sizzling chicken fajitas, steak sandwich, chicken sandwich, chicken wings, halumi fries..... Oh and cocktails . All gorgeous, and...

Great food, great service and great price. Chicken burrito was full of flavour. Waitress was very attentive. Will definitely be back

Great location, good food, fabulous, friendly staff Good menu selection + they have steak/fajita/burger nights

We had a really enjoyable dinner here last week & are going back tomorrow. The food and service were both excellent as was the ambience, Trev

The restaurant is lovely, food is superb, staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Will definitely be back. Had most of the food scoffed before taking picture 🤤🤣

Meant to write a review before! This is a lovely Contemporary Mediterranean restaurant! The décor and atmosphere is tasteful, relaxing and chilled! Set at the Upper end of Newcastle,its views are truly beautiful,The beach is right in front and The Mountains of Mourne really do...

Me wife brought me and my 2 young children here for my birthday and I have to say I couldn't fault a thing. The food was amazgin with a great range of food and the steak was perfect. They catered for the kids really well...

Would not recommend at all. Nothing was good about this place. Food was lousy, service wasn't good. Won't be going back!

We were welcomed on entering the restaurant and immediately felt the warmth of both the temperature and the atmosphere. The menu is quite Mediterranean with good choice for vegetarians. We were delighted with our meal both the quality and quantity. We will definitely be back!

We had an amazing time in Pacha's for a birthday treat. Served by the brilliant Philip, who really knew his stuff, we were served quickly and efficiently so the cooking staff really did a great job too. Excellent quality food, especially the steaks which were...

First of all we ordered a chorizo starter, they had fried a frankfurter sausage and tried to pass it off as chorizo. Sent it back and no explanation. Mains came out with frozen veg, over cooked salmon, frozen shellfish, the paella was like uncle bens...

Beautiful food. Amazing staff, so friendly and nothing is a bother to them. Our server, Gintace was really lovely. Will definitely visit again ❤️

My wife and I had dinner here in September 22, A very warm and friendly welcome from all staff. My wife and I had halloumi and brie to start both were delicious. For mains, my wife had ribs and chicken and I had steak and...

Great place great food and great service definitely will be back! Had the steak and chicken with some coffe

We tried to get to another restaurant but it was fully booked on Wednesday, so found this place at the end of strip in Newcastle. We were both glad we did. The waiter who may have been the owner also, was very nice and made...

So as other people have said this restaurant really is a hidden Gem. Real good value for money. So glad we tried it out. We had a lovely bottle of wine. Chicken wings to die for followed by Ribeye steak and hubby had a chicken...

Great food and great host…a little gem in Newcastle. We got fajitas & paella excellent. Looking forward to next opportunity to visit.

I went here with my husband for a meal. The food was amazing! I had halloumi fries for starters, paella and the roulade. Husband had garlic bread, a burger and the roulade. We both really enjoyed our meals. So flavourful and delicious. We will be...

Perfect restaurant for a great meal with the family. Friendly service and good value as well. Highly recommend.

Just home from a lovely evening out. Beautiful food and great service. There's a really nice vibe from the restaurant and the interior design and music were good too. Thanks Halet.

Ate here as a family, staff were really friendly and nothing was a problem. Food was delicious nachos to start and the chicken fajitas where amazing and a must try if you are coming here! Will be back.

My partner and I popped in for the Wednesday burger meal deal and the vibe was nice, cozy and welcoming. And the food was outstanding. Definitely coming again !!!

Ordered two kids meals, one was a burger- it was the size of a small meatball which would only feed a 3 year old (not my 8 year old who was devastated to be given such a tiny burger) and a pasta for my 4...

Have been here on a few occasions recently for Sunday lunch, I find it very good, no problem with the food at all, the only issue is it has mostly no customers. Don't know why as food is good and fairly priced. Maybe owner needs to promote the restaurant more.

Excellent food and service. Arrived at 7pm for Dinner, great view of the sea on a lovely evening. We ordered fillet steak and chicken burritos. The fillet steak was cooked perfectly as ordered, came with pepper whiskey sauce which was delightful. The Chicken Burrito was...

Great food. Immaculately clean. Reasonably priced. Friendly staff. Can't wait to go back. The pork chops were fantastic!

Great food, friendly staff. I had a delicious Sirloin steak with pepper sauce and hand cut chips. Will definitely go back.

On holiday from Belfast for the day and we had a really nice meal tonight for a family of four. A fair vegetarian/vegan selection - so no worries there. The staff were very welcoming. Place was spotless. Slight view of the sea across the busy road. We shall return.

A wee bit of foil in my found and poor seasonong

My family and I love this restaurant. The food is top class but it's really the staff who make it. The lady who served us is so friendly and professional. She treated our youngest daughter like a princess. The lamb cutlets were so tasty. Definitely...

Welcome so friendly. Staff so nice and chatty. So clean and comfortable. A very different menu to most places in Newcastle. Portions so perfect and tasty tasty tasty . Nothing g to much trouble as I am very fussy . Can’t wait to go back...

Great staff, lovely food. The ribeye is Absolutely amazing, kids menu is great and the ice cream is nice. Good menu, Would reccomend and would come back

Really nice family run restaurant - friendly staff and really good food. Lots of options for veggies and vegans as well as choice for meat eaters. I recommend the veggie fajitas - sizeable portions and lots of fresh veg - and my partner loved the salmon and mashed potato. Lovely setting with views of the sea and reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

Nice wee restaurant , staff are fantastic and food was good but portion way too small from the kids menu and I really meant small 😅, but overall nice wee restaurant

Another fabulous meal at Pacha, steak as always cooked to perfection and the Salmon is first class

Great service, amazing steak. Will deff be back.

My partner and I just had the most incredible meal. Prawns to die for. Steak and chicken incredibly cooked. Juicy and melt in the mouth. My favourite restaurant by far.

Fillet Steak was world class, Five times better than another restaurant in the town, on both occasions. Fajitas were superb, service pleasant and very fast. Sets a new standard for Newcastle, in every way. Will be back soon!.

Great place to go for a meal. Hospitality is great :-)

Great ambience, attentive staff and really marvellous food. A real pleasure to visit.

Had a lovely meal in Pacha last night and every one of us was super impressed. The food was delicious and great value too. The desserts were yummy. We will definitely be back.

Food was incredible, staff were friendly and the atmosphere made for a perfect evening! Would 100% recommend to anyone! I can’t remember the last time I had a steak as nice eating anywhere and dessert was just as good!

For a start food was very tasty. Owner being Very judgmental based on our Nationality he claimed that we are Aircraft factory Staff in Kilkeel. Nothing wrong with that but it did not feel right.

Food good quality and lovely atmosphere

Amazing!!!. Good food, friendly staff. Nice view, good atmosphere. Perfect place to get a food and relax.

Lovely staff, great food and cocktails, would highly recommend a visit. Steak was great, Carbonara was excellent. Cocktails were made to perfection

Had a lovely family meal in this restaurant, staff were very welcoming and friendly to families. The lamb cutlets were v good and the chicken fajitas were excellent. Will definitely return.

Good start but then got the fattiest piece of chicken I have ever encountered, spat it out, management etc weren't too bothered

Been here once, food is nice not overly big in potions I can't remember what I had as it was 2 years ago lol I was the only customer I this place the only real issue I have about this place was the service at times what appeared to be the owner kelpt trying to offer me to spend more money what made it worse was one off the younger male waiter staff saying that he always has his back covered to the the owner,, I have never been back since then I think the staff members need to be careful what they say in front off customers I'm certainly not going spend money for a biscuness if a staff is going to to cover the bosses back by coming off with remarks plenty of other nicer options of places in town

I just had the most delicious and nutritious soup and friendliest service imagineable at this restaurant. A thousand stars to them and now can't wait until after the lock down to return with friends.

Great food. Good service and atmosphere. Partner's steak was overcooked but they were very nice about it and brought him a new one without charging us extra.

Great staff , fantastic food ,good choice of drinks really nice restaurant ,what else can you want

Brilliant food. Warm and welcoming atmosphere. Great owners!

Grt food,price and service..will def b back..

I visited here with my boyfriend during a two night stay in Newcastle. It is a hidden gem, we have been to newcastle before and have never came across it. They have a great selection of gluten free food such as burgers & chips, fajitas...

Tasty, good quality food and nice service. Huge plus for outdoor sitting with sea view. On a sunny day you feel almost like in Spain :)

Visited this restaurant for a friends birthday expecting it to live up to it's good reputation...big mistake!The staff were rude and not helpful at all. The waiting time was atrocious and the food was barely edible.Two of my friends were ill the morning after the...

Stopped here after climbing Slieve Donard. Such great staff, so friendly and excellent service. The food was fabulous, recommended the nachos and fajitas.

This is a hidden gem! We had walked past here and liked the menu and decided to book for that evening. The staff seem to be a family and are so friendly. Food was brilliant quality and great portions. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. The...

Very tasty food and very friendly service. Prices were very reasonable, and plenty of food and drink options. 10/10 would come again.

Amazing food, steak and burgers are fantastic. Staff are really friendly and service was quick. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back!

Delicious food but service was a bit slow considering not many customers

Not much South America food here.

Really enjoyed this good. My partner thought it was a little bland (seabass) but overall good place. Nice view as well.

The owner takes really good care of his guests. The food is refreshingly different from the other typical Irish restaurants. One of my favorite places to go for dinner.

I love it, friendly stuff and lovely food^^