Ayla @ Grey Street in Newcastle upon Tyne

Had a lush dinner here. Would recommend the Chaat samosa and lamb biryani. For the desi people, you can ask them to make it indian level spice for some actual spicy food. Staffs were friendly and attentive

Excellent food, they have a range of different special dishes but also the usual favourites. We ended up chatting with the owner who is very passionate and knowledgeable. Highly recommend a visit if you are in the area.

So pleased we chose to dine here last night. What a fabulous place. Upon walking in you can see the place is spotlessly clean, the young man who welcomed us was excellent... polite, prompt, attentive and very helpful. The food is simply divine! My wife had the Tikka Masala and I had the Dansak... both by far the best we have ever had. The young man serving us is a credit to the owners of this restaurant (as is the chef)... would score 6/5 if I could!

Sam and his wife do Ayla’s name proud. Stunning fresh food, quality ingredients, beautiful stylish contemporary decor. Lovely atmosphere and if you want to know immaculately clean rest room.

Great, freshly cooked food and friendly service.

This Restaurant didn’t disappoint such a relaxing vibe . Second visit so we tried a few new things from the menu . Firstly we opted for Hyderabadi Lamb Shank main course, this was huge and so tender enough for two people really . Keema Rice and a Keema Nan bread , the best I’ve ever tasted . Also a main course of Malabar Chicken Curry which was so flavoursome with juicy tender meat and a nice kick . Lovely clean restaurant with friendly staff . If you haven’t been please try . Don’t go if you are in a hurry , just sit and relax as they don’t rush serving as they want you to enjoy the culinary delights.

Fantastic food, great staff and lovely surroundings. Definitely recommend, 1st class. Tandoori grilled king prawns were the best I’ve ever had. A gem of a place!!

We visited during restaurant week. £20 for 2 courses, very good value. Food was really lovely, portion size great and the service was fab. We have visited a few times previously and always been impressed, a great family run restaurant. Our first choice for great Indian food.

Fantastic restaurant. Great find. The staff were really friendly with good knowledge about the menu. We both had the tastiest bhuna we’ve ever eaten. So much more flavour than others we’ve eaten. Would definitely recommend.

Dined tonight for a table of three. We had poppadoms, lamb starter and we had a curry each for mains. The food was all delicious and the service was great. Will be back soon. Thanks guys 👍

Fast becoming a regular haunt for us! We often call in here for a meal either before or after going to the cinema or theatre as it's just a short stroll down the road. They do an excellent pre-theatre menu at a very reasonable price and we've had quite a few dishes off the a la carte menu as well and never been disappointed. The food always looks appealing and fresh and tastes great. Good choice and variety. I especially like the seafood and vegetable options. Staff are always helpful and friendly and just a nice relaxed atmosphere generally. Looking forward to going back next week.

Worst curry I've ever had. Had to ask if it was a chicken tika masala as colour was nothing like & taste definitely wasn't like any curry. Was told yes, just no colour additions!! I guess no flavour additions. Explains why nobody else was in there when we went. X4 of us left 90% of food. Chicken was chewy (frozen previous probs) curry very very bland. Should be severely embarrassed to serve this. Hate to leave negatives on this, but that's how bad! Someone else went & paid. I would have argued paying fully. They lost Sunday custom from many more of us as a group.

Fantastic food,lovely ambience and fabulous staff. We went for pre theatre meal and the choices were good. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Would certainly recommend this restaurant. We'll be back !

From start to finish a wonderful experience. Staff helpful and kind The menu was vast with plenty choice. The food was exceptionally good. So tasty. A lovely night and cannot wait to go back. Thankyou team AYLA. X

Amazing food..Amazing staff.friendly and very attentive Food beyond gorgeous. Will definitely be back ASAP.

We came here on the 30th June, just ny husband and I. It was Sunday evening and just after the England match so it was very quiet. We were greeted promptly and sat down. Our orders were taken very promptly and food arrived in good time, hot and fresh. I had the sampler to start which was absolutely delicious. My husband enjoyed his starter and then the mains came and we had ordered rice each as well. I had a masala dish which was beautiful but after tasting my husbands, I had serious food envy. Unfortunately I can't remember what it was called but it was a chicken dish infused with chilli garlic and Coriander. Its not a typical dish and when asked, the owner said it was their own creation so we wouldn't find it anywhere else. It was absolutely amazing! The owner was lovely and friendly and willing to chat. 2 mains, 2 starters, 2 sides and 2 beers came to £61! Would absolutely recommend 👌

A great find with amazing food, including a deconstructed samosa, fluffy light naan bread and tasty mains. Will be back!

We have just had a meal here. Food was so nice - fresh, aromatic and set the taste buds alive…. We preferred it to other well known restaurants in the area. The service was attentive but not too over baring, pleasant background music and a nice atmosphere. The only reason we gave this a 3 star rating for atmosphere was that we arrived as soon as it opened on a Sunday,Grey Street was closed and limited access, also the Hopping was on. I expect this to get busier as the evening progresses. I would highly recommend a visit!

Having discovered this restaurant by chance six months ago this was our second visit. On both occasions the food was excellent, cooked to perfection and very tasty. The staff were friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

This is one of the best if not the best Indian restaurants we’ve ever eaten in and we love Indian food. It tasted so fresh and with great depth of flavour. Truly delicious. We’re going back tomorrow! It is also great value for money for authentic fresh original Indian dishes. Also has no nuts in restaurants which is fantastic for those with allergies. Superb

Just excellent food. Clear South Indian influence, a world away away from the usual offerings in the uk. Friendly staff: great service.

Brilliant food, great service and presentation 😊

Very friendly and helpful staff. Food is freshly prepared and innovative. Definitely try the Samosa Chana Chat - I've never had anything like it - fantastic!

The food was horribly bad .Nothing tastes like Indian food. The service was good .

Went here on a Saturday evening and it was busy but we were seated and served quickly, the food was very good

Very nice food,loved it all, can't wait to go back.😋😋👍

What a lovely pre theatre menu, food and service wonderful

My wife and I had dinner on Friday evening. There were not many other dinners and all were at the front visible to passers by. The food was acceptable but not inspiring- curries were bland. Service was efficient but with so few dinners that is what you would expect. The waiters need to cheer up a bit.

Well worth a visit. We just dropped in, on Easter Monday. Nothing too much trouble. Food was wonderful, portion size ideal. Not many indian meals, that I have consumed in 1 sitting, without feeling like a burst couch

Service is quick. Food quality is good but the taste does not align with truly Indian dishes.

Driver was unavailable so food was stone cold when he eventually turned up only 4 prawns tough as old boots eating in is really good but I couldn’t recommend getting a delivery portion size is terrible for the price

We first visited this restaurant on our last trip to Newcastle. As it was such lovely food on our visit 12 months ago, we decided to eat there again on our first night in the city. We shared a chicken dish and a lamb dish and they were both as delicious as we’d remembered. Quite often curries can be oily but both dishes were just so flavoursome. Pilau rice, Keema naan and garlic naan were our accompaniments. Both naans were very light and not heavy or stodgy. Despite us having a huge number of restaurants to choose from for our third night, we went back to Ayla and again chose two different lamb and chicken dishes all washed down with reasonably priced merlot and draught Kingfisher. I definitely recommend trying Ayla and we’ll definitely be visiting again on our next trip to Newcastle.

Tasty food and helpful staff. Thanks!

Decent, went on restraunt week, curry was mediocre, if prices were full price i don't think I'd go again, but it was a good experience and I'm glad we went to try it!

Popped in early evening and took advantage of the Pre theatre menu. It was nice and warm inside, and there was a good choice of a variety of dishes to suit most pallets and even vegans 😀 Staff were great.. service great... I loved my meal and am looking forward to going back.

An amazing restraint with a beautiful setting, great staff and the food is absolutely gorgeous! We have been here several times and is always great

I'm not a massive fan of Indian food but this time was for girlfriend who is a big fan of Indian cuisine. The waiting staff were incredibly friendly and knew the menu very well. I overheard them mentioning where the Mussels were sourced/variety (this wasn't for me), they were incredibly engaging with other customers as well as ourselves. The food we great and tasted wonderful. I ordered things I've never had before, a Malabar curry and paneer chat tikka. Both were delicious and I would have them again! We had a peshwari naan which was one of the nicest I have had. My only criticism is the portion size, but I am a big eater so the majority of people it wont be an issue.

I'm not a massive fan of Indian food but this time was for girlfriend who is a big fan of Indian cuisine. The waiting staff were incredibly friendly and knew the menu very well. I overheard them mentioning where the Mussels were sourced/variety (this wasn't for me), they were incredibly engaging with other customers as well as ourselves. The food we great and tasted wonderful. I ordered things I've never had before, a Malabar curry and paneer chat tikka. Both were delicious and I would have them again! We had a peshwari naan which was one of the nicest I have had. My only criticism is the portion size, but I am a big eater so the majority of people it wont be an issue.

Really enjoyed the Indian food served at Ayla. Went here based on reviews by others and was not disappointed. Ordered the Mangalorean Ghoost with a side of Palak Paneer and a Peshari Nan. All was very delicious, with the Lamb spicy but not overpowering.

Disappointed. Madras was just hot, no flavour. Chicken tikka starter nice but portion sizes are tiny. Expected a lot better for location and reputation of restaurant.

Average food, a nice environment but a really cold restaurant but the staff and the service were superb so a very mixed bag.

We have been regular customers to Ayla for a year and a half now, there’s a reason we keep coming back. Outstanding customer service from every member of staff, always greeted and served with a smile, very attentive and always willing to help. The food is always 10/10, so delicious! My family had never tried this type of cuisine before and they were pleasantly surprised. The taste is absolutely amazing and the presentation of the food is always top notch. We will continue to return to Ayla, it’s our favourite.

It's a nice place it's quit small but it is cozy even thou the seat next to the window was a little cold it is nice place enjoyed the meal the serve alcohol it's a fairly priced

Booked online for a table for 3 on a winter evening in late December. Warm welcome by the staff and shown to our table. Very attentive staff and drinks were ordered. Their Bombay bicycle IPA is a nice drop, as is their Peacock Indian Cider (mango and lime flavour) . We ordered starters of the smashed samosa and the paneer...both were excellent (and thanks to the waiter for advising on the best dishes to try). For main I had the prawn biryani...which was so hearty that I couldn't finish it. The jackfruit dish was reported on as incredibly tasty too while the Murgh dish was also very good!. Finished off with a cup of Masala tea and 3 very happy eaters. Bill with drinks came in at just under £100 so great value too.

Visited as a group of 5 and everyone had a great experience and loved the food. The owner was clearly very proud and passionate about the food and took time to talk to us about the dishes. We had the pre-theatre specials and the starters and mains were very generous for the pricing. Ghoost shimla mirch was properly spicy compared to other indian places I’ve been to in the UK, word of warning to the unaware, but still really delicious. Waiter verbally confirmed halal

The food was exquisite and the service was unimaginable. Harsh, who served us, was really nice and helpful.

The food was tasty but small portions to what we have been use to in a Indian restaurant. The pickle tray was very small for 3 people and the 3 little poppadoms were like crisps. The main concern was, it was not welcoming at all. The restaurant was freezing. We were put near the window and then changed tables as was so cold. It didn't make any difference as it was still so cold. Our booking was 8.30 so I would have expected it to be warm by then if they only put heating on when opens. The waiter kept going to the front door where the heater blew hot air out when it sensed someone was there but it didn't make any difference. Wouldn't recommend as couldn't get out quick enough to go and get warm.

Been here before and like before the meal was fresh and superb ... thoroughly recommend this place. Had the shashlik and dopiaza .... Couldn't fault either very friendly staff......ten out of ten ....

We booked this restaurant after reading the good reviews but were disappointed with the experience . Firstly the waiter tried to seat us at a table which in our opinion was unacceptable, but then moved us to one that we chose at that time the restaurant was empty , my husband ordered a starter and when it came it looked like a cheeseburger and he said it tasted like a MacDonalds although it was lamb , I ordered what I thought would be a sizzling chicken tikka but turned out to be tasteless and not at all tasty , so all in all a bad experience that cost us £63

Fantastic place to eat in Newcastle. I had the mixed grill with a side of tarka dhal, it was delicious. The restaurant is so central, very easy to walk to, with lots of bars around. I would say give it a try.

Excellent food, great service. Would thoroughly recommend.

Well this was an unexpectedly lovely surprise. My son and I had struggled to find somewhere open and decent and came upon this place, Staff and owners are really really nice. They make all food in-house - nothing manufactured. Their intention is that the food is made in the same way and as good as they would make at home. I will come again (and I live in London).

Such a lovely meal for 2 in a cosy restaurant with excellent attentive service Thank you all at Ayla @Grey Street Would definitely return when next in Newcastle

The service , food and staff were all excellent, can't recommend highly enough, fresh cooked food. great flavours, the owner took time to speak to us and is a proper gentlemen , first class experience.

Looking at the reviews I was looking forward to dining here, unfortunately I was disappointed. I ordered poppadoms and a pickle tray as normal. The restaurant only serve a basket of small poppadoms. Not really what I like, as I filed them more like crisps than poppadoms. Don't get me wrong. They were nice and light and tasty, but not for me. As my main dish, I ordered a Dhal, well that's what it said on the menu. I have never had a Dhal that you cannot eat with a fork. The dish was that thin and watery the Dhal ran through the fork. I had to eat it with a spoon. All the other Dhal that I have eaten and made have been thick and you can actually see the lentils, not this one. Don't get me wrong, it was tasty, but not a pleasant experience. Would I return 🤔 not sure. If you find my review helpful please follow me as I have plenty more and review on a regular basis.

Feel like Indian restaurant food.

A modern quite small restaurant at the bottom of one of the best streets in the UK. Welcome was fine as were staff throughout. A menu that breaks away from pure traditional dishes. Mains served in large porcelain bowls so you had to add rice into the dish. I’d have preferred a plate. Food was good, though naans a little small.

Great place. All of the dishes have their own unique taste and flavor. Just had a quick chat with the proprietor and he has a wonderful perspective on how to run this place.

Outstanding from start to finish! The manager and service from the team is fantastic. As for the food, how rare to find a restaurant where every dish is made from scrath. No artificial ingredients to be seen. No pre-prepared sauces. All cooked fresh and made to your exact preference. Starters and mains were absolutely delicious. We will be back and will be bringing friends. Ths is one to get behind and ensure it flourishes.

This was my third visit to Ayla, there were 4 family members and we all enjoyed our meal. Heading there again on Saturday. They do a good deal for pre theatre too from 5pm to 7 pm. Welcoming staff and lovely surroundings just 1 min walk from the Theatre Royal on Grey Street.

Great little restaurant. Food well above average and I have eaten at many Indian restaurants in Newcastle. Friendly owner and staff who accommodated all our needs. Well priced wine list, so good we had two bottles! Spotlessly clean and a winner with us.

I found the food and service in this restaurant profoundly disappointing. The decor far outperformed the food. The Tawa Kebab that I ordered as my starter was half the size of others brought to the table and looked like a burger topped with a slice of melted cheese. The side-salad looked well past its use-by date. My main course of Murgh Morich Dhonia was mediocre at best. It lacked flavour and finesse. The peshwari nan was small but arguably the best part of the meal. Staff just didn't seem to care about my views. I can't envisage returning. (As a post-script to my review, after visiting, I learned that Ayla received a food hygiene rating of two, from a possible five, during an inspection on 21 June 2023. Had I known that at the time, I would not have dined at the restaurant.)

Excellent restaurant with lovely, accommodating staff and tasty food Menu was adjusted to individual taste allowing choice. Very highly recommended

Had a lovely meal tonight. Food was fresh, authentic and delicious. Better than anything we've had in Edinburgh. Service and setting were spot on too. Thank you

Lovely food, good service. Lamb chops were way better than Tayyabs. Go here.

My partner and I visited Ayla during restaurant week. We had the 3 course special menu for £20. We weren’t given the normal menu so I can’t comment on the choice but what we had was very tasty. The portions were quite small but this...

We went here for the £20 Restaurant week offer, which was very good value. Included Poppadoms (with dip), starter, main and side. Quality was very good and the food was very tasty. Cant comment on the normal menu but i'll definitely be going back to...

Visited here during restaurant week. The restaurant was packed but the service was very efficient. Staff were very friendly and the food was fantastic. Will definitely return.

Great food at a good price for a city centre location. Staff are very welcoming and friendly and the lamb chops are amazing.

Absolutely amazing, I'm from Bradford where we have amazing indian restaurants, and only Birmingham can compete with Bradford. Well Ayla you certainly have done a fantastic job, you belong alongside the best

Went to this restaurant with my partner expecting some great dining experience. Food is mediocre at best. We ordered lamb seekh kebab and it is alright but we expect it to have more flavour as Indian food is famous for its spices and kicks. Then we ordered another lamb dish and a chicken dish as our main course. The portion is appalling. In both of our dishes, we only received 5-6 pieces of lamb/chicken each and a bunch of veggies to cover them up. For that price, I was expecting more in terms of portion. They both are very tasteless and dry, using the sauce to cover up the flaws although even the sauce couldn't cover it up because they are tasteless too. I even doubted if the chicken is frozen. Even the ice cream for dessert that I ordered at the end of our 3 course meal was very bad. The taste is a bit off. After the meal, my stomach is upset and I am sure it is because of that meal in the restaurant since I didn't eat anything before that for the whole day. The only plus side is the server is friendly and plates are served hot and that's about it. I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone at all.

Excellent food! Loads of different style curries and so far all delicious! The portion sizes are just right and the naan breads too, not too big. And the spicy IS spicy! People commenting on the prices, you know how much everything is before you order.

Another fab meal at this restaurant . My daughter & I went last night 1/6. We chose off the pre theatre menu & it was delicious . Fab staff - very attentive & helpful. Thanks

Excellent place best indian food in many years

Cosy restaurant serving amazing tasty food. Scrumptious menu and excellent service. Highly recommend.

Amazing, freshly prepared authentic indian food. We loved it! Lovely owner too.

Was introduced to this lovely restaurant by my boss, been a few times now and usually served by the lovely Shahan. Took my husband yesterday who was equally impressed; great service, lovely decor and Grey Street location, fab food in a friendly atmosphere 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

tasteless and dry food didn't eat it was awful sent message to just eat for refund. completely ignored

Food was excellent. Chicken and lamb tender and superbly cooked, no fat on the lamb. We Highly recommend this place. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu. Can't stress how really good this food was. Top quality. Thanks

Me and my partner come here often to enjoy the flavoursome meals. The restaurant has affordable, amazing deals on and the taste of the meals is unmatched. The staff are very polite and attentive and provide accommodating service.

Met up with a friend and then returned to the restaurant a couple of weeks later with ex-work colleagues. On both occasions we had a lovely meal and the service was first class. They also have a pre-theatre menu which is good value. Recommended.

Not a huge place with toilets down in the basement. Really enjoyable meal here for our friend's 60th. Quick service by pleasant staff. I had a lovely lamb bindi curry.....and also a bit of Nigel's spicy lamb bhuna as I mistakenly said 'yes that's mine' to the wrong dish 😂 We all cleared our plates and emptied our glasses - we had a delicious bottle of Merlot and there were a lot of pints of Kingfisher drank by the lads. Only surprise was the poppadoms. We asked for 2 each with pickles but they only come in a basket of 6 and aren't big and round but smaller triangle shapes🤨

Wonderful meal, very reasonably priced, staff very attentive.

The food was fine, but nothing special - I was expecting something a bit different because it's a little more expensive than standard with slightly unusual stuff, but very middle of the road. The curry's were super oily, portion size was on the small side and the naan was pretty small too. Also, I couldn't find popadoms on the menu, was hoping they might be included given the higher price than average but alas, no.

Restaurant and atmosphere were fine but the food was a bit bland. Not enough spice for my liking.

This was our 2nd meal here. It is as lovely as the first visit with great food, super friendly staff and a wonderful ambience. We will be back soon!! Ian & Jane :)

Great quality food, really prompt and friendly driver, I’ll definitely be ordering again

What a wonderful place! The food was perfect and everyone enjoyed their meals! So flavoursome and wonderfully cooked. The food was authentic and the flavours were on point! The owner of the restaurant was lovely and really attentive. Definitely five stars!!

Was surprised how this passes as Indian food. Food quantity and quality was not worth the price. Decent vibe though.

We visited Newcastle for a weekend to watch a concert at the arena and wanted to have a curry for grownups with a hint of sophistication and Ayla delivered in spades! The restaurant itself is tastefully decorated and a very relaxed environment. You are greeted...

Me and My Wife Found This Amazing Family Run Restaurant on Sunday 26th March Whilst Walking Around Newcastle on a Weekend Trip Away .What a Lovely Place This is ,Very Nicely decorated and Modern Surroundings , Spotlessly Clean. Staff Are Very Friendly and Offer Great...

Visited on a Friday night, the restaurant is lovely inside with a relaxed atmosphere. The food was absolutely amazing, we had lamp chops and the platter for starter, both were beautifully presented and were a perfect size. For mains we took the recommendations from the...

We came on a busy Saturday night without a booking and the staff generously found space for us. The food was excellent, really delicious. You could tell it was made with very fresh ingredients. The staff were so attentive and really friendly. We will definitely be back! Thank you for a lovely meal.

We came on a Friday night at just the right time for the restaurant to be busy but not overwhelming. The service was absolutely 10/10, the staff gave advice and suggestions on the menu and how much/what food to order. My boyfriend has a peanut allergy and we were reassured straight away that it’s a nut free venue which took the worry out immediately. Everything we tasted was incredible and fresh. I would absolutely recommend Ayla.

Very lucky to have chosen this restaurant. Good atmosphere with friendly and helpful service. Food was exceptional, we thoroughly enjoyed what we ordered. Goan Fish Curry and Lamb Biriayni our main courses did not disappoint. First visit to Newcastle but planning another and will definitely...

Excellent all round, 3 x starters and mains, all superb… fantastic service throughout from Sohail. We’ll definitely be back and would recommend highly 😃👏👏👏

I was in Newcastle for work and fancied an Indian meal, which so I checked the reviews. Ayla @ Grey St had good reviews so I thought I would give it a try. I was not disappointed. The service as soon as I walked through the door was exceptional. Very attentive but kept their distance until you needed them. I had chicken Malabar which was exquisite. Would thoroughly recommend it

Absolutely fantastic food and Sam treated us like Royalty and can’t wait to go back next time we visit Newcastle

Just visited ayla in Newcastle must go best Indian restaurant.Excellent food brilliantly service great people must visit

Ive visited Ayla a few times now and i have to say the food and service get better each time. Front of house: Sam and the team are welcoming and friendly and remembered my name. They bring you into a relaxing, friendly stylish restaurant and...