Cook House in Newcastle upon Tyne

We had a family meal at cook house yesterday and the service was lovely and friendly, what food we had was nice. But the price was ridiculous for the serving size. An £12 chicken salad was a plate of lettuce with about four shreds of chicken (not even half a breast) and a drizzle of dressing. The small plates are hugely overpriced for the size. £12 for a slice of focaccia and a few mushrooms, £9 for a small slice of bitter cheesecake. While staff were lovely and there’s a nice atmosphere it’s definitely more about being a bit pretentious than value for money!

What a splendid dinner and some amazing memories made that night.

Myself and my husband decided to have a evening out. The food and service was excellent,we will come back again. Prices are reasonable and good choices for vegetarian options. Plus the selection of dessert is out of this world.. Thank you very much to Andy and all his staff members for a lovely service. From Dan & Anita Long

I have never been to a restaurant where the staff seemed more unhappy and unwelcoming. I was not greeted with a smile once and after waiting 35mins for a drinks order to be taken I was asked and I quite “what do you want”. Deadpan and monotone with not a pleasant expression to be found. The food was not too bad. The dishes I fear lots of them were lacking general quality checks and balance of flavours aswell as general presentation and coherence with one another. The atmosphere was nice, a nice decor and a lovely building and location. And to top it all off a big sigh upon us leaving the restaurant. We were not the last table to leave, nor the largest group. I have been in the service industry for over 5 years and no matter how hard of a shift I have had you never let it show to the customer, not atleast without batting it off and rolling a joke in there. The drinks were pretty good as a highlight ! Thanks anyways guys :)

Outstanding experience with my fiancée. Decided to treat ourselves to a nice breakfast before a nearby wedding fair and were pleasantly surprised by the quality, service, and atmosphere in this restaurant. Highly recommend to anyone.

Tucked away on the edge of Ouseburn, this stop made for a great weekend brunch spot. Wide range of food and drink (kombucha being made behind the bar) with open galley kitchen to see, hear and smell all the dishes being prepared fresh. Worth visiting anytime of day for a bite to eat

Had a fantastic meal here for our Son's wedding breakfast. There was about 14 of us and we had the whole of the downstairs to ourselves. The food was excellent and service was quick and efficient. The drinks were well priced and the Ouseburn area is vibrant.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday with family (the roast chicken was sold out by 1:30 when we arrived). Everything was delicious, especially the pork belly main and the both the hispi cabbage and potato sides. The mains are a decent size but probably need a side to make them filling! Staff were lovely. Very interesting selection of drinks including lots of good cocktails and soft drink options.

We were charged 12.5% of the service charge when the service we were offered was way below expectation. I was utterly disappointed with the service and attitude, if I knew that was happening, I would have taken off on Saturday night. Unfortunately the bill was all paid by my fiancé who was actually quite drunk without reading too much into it. There were few reasons why we were disappointed with the service and I'm actually gutted that we had to pay so much service charge for it. First of all, a full glass of my sparkling wine was spilled everywhere when one of the waiters was collecting all the plates and cutlery in. He dropped the cutlery, broke my wine glass and got the wine all over my friend and my outfit. No apology was given and the napkins that we've used to clean it up for him weren't replaced either. Soon after that, we had to order more wine ourselves and request for an extra glass to replace my broken one. Nothing was offered by him to replace the full wine that he spilled everywhere. Secondly, when we asked them to help us take some group photos, they rolled their eyes at us before taking them and everyone saw it. I couldn't help but wonder if this is the typical service standard that you offer on a daily basis. We have actually feedback these to the owner, however we only received tons of excuses and no apology. Will not come back even the food was amazing. Your customer deserves better.

The potential is there but the execution is poor. This place is overpriced and overhyped and I simply don't understand all the great reviews at all. Everything was bland with the exception of the hispi cabbage side - although at 7 quid for a bit of cabbage, it is wildly priced. Really wanted to enjoy it but didn't. Everything was a bit cold and the obsession with bland whipped cheese (?) wasn't good. Price wise, it's playing in the premier league but the food doesn't match up.

We found this on the Michelin app and what a find - excellent really innovative menu - I'm not a vegetarian but I selected both a vegetarian starter and main course. Great service, reasonable cost and lovely ambience. We liked it so much we went back for brunch two days later and again not disappointed. Highly recommended

Enjoyed dining here and food was terrific. Service, ambience in and around the restaurant in Ouseburn great too. It was our first time and probably slightly pricey for what it is and a 12.5% service charge is added on. Feta Crumble was amazing.

Enjoyed dining here and food was terrific. Service, ambience in and around the restaurant in Ouseburn great too. It was our first time and probably slightly pricey for what it is and a 12.5% service charge is added on. Feta Crumble was amazing.

Dishes were quite hit and miss (maybe had higher expectations given the price) but the overall atmosphere was lovely and it’s a great location in Ouseburn.

Lovely food but not cheap for the size of the dishes. £10 - £12 for small plates. Pastrami was unreal but could have eaten double the quantity

Lovely food but not cheap for the size of the dishes. £10 - £12 for small plates. Pastrami was unreal but could have eaten double the quantity

First time eating at this restaurant, unfortunately it will probably be my last, food combinations were interesting but completely over priced for the ingredients used. I had the pork belly strips with curried beans and some new potatoes while my partner had a small mackerel with some assorted pickles, we also ordered half a bottle of house wine. The bill came to an eye watering £84 with an automatically added service charge of 15%. Conclusion would be that the food was okay but nothing special and it was completely overpriced for what it was and for the venue itself, also automatically adding a service charge to the bill is very pretentious and does tend to leave a bad taste in the mouth as all gratuities should be discretionary and not obligatory, Management take note! 3/10

First time eating at this restaurant, unfortunately it will probably be my last, food combinations were interesting but completely over priced for the ingredients used. I had the pork belly strips with curried beans and some new potatoes while my partner had a small mackerel with some assorted pickles, we also ordered half a bottle of house wine. The bill came to an eye watering £84 with an automatically added service charge of 15%. Conclusion would be that the food was okay but nothing special and it was completely overpriced for what it was and for the venue itself, also automatically adding a service charge to the bill is very pretentious and does tend to leave a bad taste in the mouth as all gratuities should be discretionary and not obligatory, Management take note! 3/10

Delicious food and great service. My tempura cauliflower with a curry sauce was shared with my friends and loved by everyone. Others found the salads delicious and my sole main course was also great. If there were more restaurants like this then the world would be a better place. A relaxed low key approach to providing great food.

First time at the Cook House. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was fantastic. Will definitely be back next time we're in town.

Excellent all round. Very relaxed atmosphere and unusual delicious food.

Delighted. I had the opportunity to go here for the second time. The food was delicious and great variety to choose from.

Came here with my parents to celebrate my graduation and had the nicest time! The food and drinks were both interesting and delicious, my favourites were the tempura cauliflower starter and the clarified Bloody Mary which was completly clear in colour! Would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a great quality while pretty casual dinner.

One of the best dining experiences in Newcastle.

We enjoyed an early dinner after a friendly welcome to the restaurant. The menu and drinks list had an excellent selection to choose from. All the food was different, considered and very tempting. As the puddings seemed so good we missed the started and went straight into the mains. We had the Hake and the lamb with a couple of sides and they were both so good. For pudding we had the trifle and the carrot cake….again very memorable puddings. There was no rush and our server was attentive all the time we were there. First Class, we will do it again soon!

All the food was really good, as good as some of the mains were they were poor value as it was small portions. Unfortunately, got their homemade "cola" and couldn't even drink it, all of us at the table tried it and no one would drink it. Also, the wait time we felt like was a bit too long. If you are after big portions and good value, this is not for you. If you want somewhere nice, have plenty of time and are not a big eater I would recommend.

Brunch that beats many . Simple tasty and precise . Eggs baked with the lightest curried leeks on a cream bath, Rich and Delicious. Great bread, lovely crust and Simple coffee without the clouds.

Visited for my birthday meal with my partner, it was my second visit to Cook House and it did not disappoint. The shawarma spiced cauliflower was so flavourful. The date baklava with tahini ice-cream was the absolute highlight & I’d return for the ice-cream alone! Portion sizes don’t look to be very large but are surprisingly filling and we were both left very satisfied. Staff were wonderful & the atmosphere was really relaxed in the best possible way.

It was stunning! Food was delicious, service excellent and cocktails really good too. Top quality food, in a relaxed setting, with great tunes on in the background! Perfect! We’ll definitely be returning.

Wanted to go here in our former home of Newcastle for ages. So NOT DISAPPOINTED!!!! Had high expectations which were surpassed. Went for brunch on a sunny Toon morning. Food, ambience, setting, design and service all absolutely wonderful. Defo return next time we are back.

Lovely experience and excellent food. The staff were very attentive. Quite pricey for what you get but good for a one off celebration.

Great restaurant in the ouseburn valley

The meal started off strong with reasonably priced drink options, sensational sourdough and kimchi. Unfortunately ended disappointed with main courses. The bavette was the most expensive yet the most bland main meal I’ve had for a while and subsequently I’ve now seen via social media that it was not served with everything as listed on the menu (see photos). The meat was also chewy which is disappointing for a Michelin guide restaurant. I’d also have to agree with other reviews - adding a service charge automatically never leaves the customer feeling happy! Maybe it was a one off bad plate but we sadly won’t be returning as the quality and cost do not match up.

Deliscious food and wonderful service. I had Ox cheek which fell apart and was coupled with rhubarb, greens and surprise flavours. Hubby had roast pork which also had bursts of unexpected but Deliscious flavours. Desert we shared, a rhubarb and honey queen of pudding and chocolate mousse cake-wow Add home made ginger ale and rosemary drink and wonderful coffee. Worth funding again as we ate in the original Cook House building 6 years ago

far from cheap eats but great food and reasonable value with staff that genuinely give a hoot. Mackerel delicious, tempura califlower game changing :)

Excellent food (especially the cheese doughnuts - so light), fab atmosphere and exceptional cocktails. What more could you ask for. Oh yes lovely location too. We’ll be back.

First time there and it won't be the last! Lots of choice for vegetarian dishes, food was absolutely delicious. Nice relaxing atmosphere and very friendly staff. 👌

Schlicht und modern eingerichtet, nicht zu viele Gerichte auf der Karte, aber die tragen eine eigene "Handschrift". Vieles für Vegetarier dabei. Die Weinkarte auch nicht zu groß, aber aus jeder Weltgegend, auch die Weine mit Verstand ausgesucht. Wior hatten zu Beginn den Chacuterieteller, italienische Blutwurst, Gin-Tonic Salami (lecker, hätt das doppelte sein können) und hausgereiften Schinken. Das Ochsenbäckchen mit roter Bete ein Gedicht an Geschmack, ebenso der gewürzte Blumenkohl mit Kreuzkümmel- und Zwiebel- Couscous. Sehr aufmerksame Bedienung. Liegt ein bisschen abseits, ist auf jeden Fall einen besuch wert.

Great place great food … staff friendly and professional definitely recommend !

A really great drink selection with some top sours and IPA'S. The food was beyond incredible! And to top it off, the service was exemplary! I recommend Cook House to anyone asking where to eat in Newcastle. You won't be disappointed.

Arrived without a booking. Server was polite and courteous, said we can have a table for 45 mins. No problem we thought Ordered 1 starter and 2 mains. After 20 mins asked where our starter was. Server went to check and brought our kipper pate starter with our 2 mains !!! Ok , no worries will just go with it. Started to eat mains and they were cold. Very cold. And yes it may be an awarding winning restaurant but portion sizes were for kids at best. Shocked at how poor the food was. Pretentious and over priced. Yes it’s in the Ouseburn the new place to be, but daylight robbery springs to mind. Chefs who think there unbelievable, unfortunately you need to self reflect on your poor food. Crackling ! Chef it was soggy and unpalatable . And yes. That pork is a main course for £25

Immaculate service, considered decor, exquisite food. Little pricier but every bite pays its way.

I have been to this lovely restaurant twice and so my photos were from both of the visits. First time I came was back in 2021 and the second time was last Saturday. Both times we came for dinner so can't comment on their daytime menu. I was visiting my friend in Newcastle for the weekend and she recommended this place for us to try together as she had already been multiple times and had thought the food and overall experience was great. I know they were on the Michelin guide a few years in a roll so I was really looking forward to trying it out. My first time there was absolutely fantastic, great experience all the way from greeting at the reception to sitting down, ordering and paying. Staff members were very friendly and nice, took the time to explain the menu to us. On the first visit, we had the shrimp salad as a starter and then for mains we ordered the lamb chop with cous cous and mussels with a side of potatoes. The salad was refreshing and a great way to stimulate our appetites. The lamb was absolutely fantastic, so savoury and not gamey at all. Second visit we had the brown shrimp salad with blood orange which was once again super refreshing and stimulating. Mains we went with roast pork shoulder and braised is cheeks. The pork shoulder was absolutely delightful, crunchy crackling and tender meat. The apple sauce and potatoes were such a great complement to the meat and really pleasant. The ox cheeks were also soft and tender, particularly enjoyed the beetroot on the side with their dill pesto, so savoury. We enjoyed both but we agreed the pork was the highlight. For dessert we ordered the earl grey poached pear with chocolate and walnut ganache which was lovely. Such an interesting combination of flavours yet they somehow worked. That tea flavour coming through in your month balancing with the rich dark chocolate ganache made it so moreish and easy to eat. Absolutely not too sweet and it's just a light dessert to nicely wrap up our dinner. On both times we thoroughly enjoyed our visits there and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good restaurants in Newcastle. They change menus regularly so you can always get excited for what they will cook on the day. I am already looking forward to coming back one day!

We were on a city break to Newcastle, and friends recommended the Cook House. Incredible meal! We tried booking online but it said unavailable, but we phoned to see if there was any wriggle room and the staff were so helpful and got us in early. We were amazed at the quality of the dishes, the creativity of the food and the taste was faultless. Plenty of vegetarian options, as well as hearty meat dishes. The mushroom ragu was off the scale! Not the cheapest of meals, but when the quality and taste is so high it was well worth it. The staff and restaurant location are also worth a big shout out. Great service, and the location, in the heart of fascinating part of the former old industrial part of the city by the river adds to the experience. So many good, unspoilt, old traditional pubs near by - The Ship and The Cumberland Arms.

Have been back and equally good the second time. Very interesting and tasty dishes and knowledgable staff.

Love this place for brunch, lunch or dinner. Really delicious and well thought out menu and the staff are so lovely and attentive (helping with the pram, giving us plenty of space and being so welcoming towards my toddler). Thank you for a lovely experience every time!

We had family visiting from London this weekend. It was a big party, there were 12 of us including two vegetarians. The cookhouse offered a set menu with a variety of small plates, large plates and sides for a set price and every single thing was perfect. Our family loved it, the food was delicious and well presented, the staff were excellent as always. It can’t be easy on a Saturday evening to handle a large party like that, but everything went off smoothly. I would definitely recommend the cookhouse to anyone. Thanks so much everybody. We had a wonderful evening.

What a great place with fabulous tasty food. Pickles and kimchi were a different starter! Beef cheek was so tender it fell apart and the homemade pop was fab. Definitely worth a visit.

Really fantastic food everything cooked to perfection. the flavours of all our food were amazing served with fresh bread and a glass of delicious wine. staff so very friendly and we loved dining upstairs. wonderful experience

Really enjoyed the food and I was also pleasantly surprised by the varied drink options! As constructive criticism I would have appreciated a higher attention to detail with the tableware. Off the peg John Lewis plates and fairly standard quality cutlery let the food down. You guys are surrounded by at least 3 potteries within a 5min walk, it would be wonderful to celebrate local craft! All in all great experience.

Having come to celebrate a friend's 50th I can easily say that we had the best meal in a long time! Lovely chilled atmosphere and the food was worthy of a Michelin Star! Staff were fabulous and the portions are far larger than I expected. Save some space for the Baked Alaska! One of the best places in Newcastle.

It was my first visit. A quiet lunchtime. The place has a lovely feel. The staff are very friendly and on the ball. I wasn’t very impressed with the food. The menu promised a lot but one of BBC the two dishes I ordered didn’t deliver. A slow-cooked ragu was more like shredded beef bolognese on toast. Maybe that’s what it was supposed to be but it was quite disappointing for £11. I gave it 4/5 because I have a feeling that this place could have a lot to offer.

Just really good food without the pretence, nothing to hide behind cooked and served by people who really care.

A late posting of a Saturday lunch from September. Have been previously for dinner and the lunch time service and quality was just as good. Informal and unpretentious in the most stylish way... Absolutely recommend if you are looking to eat in the ouseburn.

Been on a few occasions, and left full & delighted each time.

My brother and I got an early dinner here before a gig in the Cluny (2 minutes walk via the footbridge). Food was superb, excellent menu with lots of choice. And we had 2 great wines. It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it.

Best service I've experienced 10/10. Food exceptional sooo delicious. The portion size was perfect for us, not too little that you felt like you hadn't had enough but at the same time we had 3 excellent courses and left without feeling we needed to roll out of the door.

After the Toon got knocked out of the Champions League I needed cheering up. I walked around Ouseburn and found this wonderful restaurant. Loved the food and the spicy Kimchi was out of this world.

The service was really excellent, with very enjoyable family atmosphere. An interesting brunch menu but for me my view of the food is prejudiced by a dislike of the over-crisp bread/toast that it was served on, perhaps a personal taste.

Friendly, welcoming, relaxed. very interesting menu with lots of veggie choices. Great for sharing. Fairly expensive but for suitable fir that more special occasion.

I’ve always loved the cookhouse and visited many a time- always loved the unusual but brilliant food combinations and it’s always a nice place to go to try something a little bit different. I visited at the weekend and ordered oyster mushrooms on toast with smoked garlic - it tasted amazing butttt the portion size was tiny. I understand it’s classed as a ‘small plate’ but for nearly a tenner I expected to get at least a full slice of sourdough bread. I couldn’t help feel a bit ripped off and everything else I was with said the same. I will visit again but rather than visit regularly, it’ll be a special occasion type of place where you don’t mind spending a Bob or two.

Fabulous food top class service. Can't recommend high enough.will definitely be back

Had a lovely lunch before walking round the corner to do the Victorian tunnels tour. The food was amazing especially the smoked trout. I have dietary issues and that wasn't a problem at all. Will be back for more .

Tutto molto buono servizio perfetto attenti ma mai invadenti bravi bravissimi ‘ complimenti prezzo giusto super consigliato 🤩

We had a great time food was fantastic will definitely be back

Loved this very friendly, unstuffy restaurant serving less usual food cooked to order in full sight. Wasn't sure what I ordered as hadn't encountered everything before but thoroughly enjoyed it. Maybe an extra explanation on menu would help those like me who are not sure what some items on menu were ...when I asked the waiter what something was they seemed more than happy to explain .....

We were a group of 12 middle aged men on 2 tables (not ideal for them) and we were treated with a really special meal. As always this is delicious. Thanks to all the team!

Great food, very nice staff, definitely worth going

Lovely place, service is great and so is the atmosphere. The food is incredibly extravagant which I'm all for and the menu will both confuse and impress you. My only downsides if I had to be picky was the BBQ brocoli was quite meh and hard - wasn't too keen on the potatoes, boring and bland - I know it's a posh establishment but I'd have killed for some chips or fries with my food. Also the salt and pepper wasn't on the table you had to get up and go find it. Still a must visit in Newcastle ! Just bring your own chips

Superb food , taste sensations and smaller plates for lunch service - excellent place to go great atmosphere and good service

Fantastic meal, great service, wonderful service, excellent drinks, highly recommended!

A lovely relaxed place with great food, a great experience.

Been meaning to visit for a while and we weren’t disappointed, one of the best meals we’ve had, the lamb shoulder to share was delicious. Excellent service in a beautiful restaurant, highly recommended.

Wonderful, fresh innovative food!

Delicious food, great selection of drinks. Loved our lunch here!

Great restaurant with an inovative and fun menu, cooked with skill and love. Will most definatly return to sample more culinary delights.

The brunch here was unreal- incredible cooking and flavours. Great decor and lovely staff!

We were lucky - we ate in the outside area and the weather was just perfect. The food was outstanding and the service was great. We were a party of 7 and the food came with perfect timing and was all seasonal and delicious. Will definitely return 😋

Went for date night with lass, amazing food and excellent service. Recommend the pavlova for dessert!

Great food great atmosphere, great staff.....get the picture.....its great

the food here is absolutely gorgeous - i’ve been following Cookhouse Ana for a really long time on instagram and know they change their menu regularly, but the one I happened to try was amazing. I would definitely love to go back soon, the mains, the sides, the cocktails, everything was fantastic; the atmosphere was also friendly, quiet, and relaxing, perfect for a relaxed dinner with a friend or a partner

We had excellent pickles and bread and a full roast chicken to share between three of us for Sunday lunch. It was absolute perfection, hard to imagine anything better. Wines delicious, service warm and efficient, fabulous value for money – brilliant.

Cracking brekkie! Been wanting to go for ages and had high expectations, it didn’t disappoint. Really tasty and interesting menu with a brilliant bacon sarnie for the less adventurous. Friendly staff and lovely decor. Top coffee too, will deffo be back for dinner one day

This place is amazing. Recommended by a family member, I decided to try this restaurant. Have to say that I wasn’t too inspired by the menu but let me tell you that I was wrong. Every single small plate is absolutely delicious! One of my best meals. Service was amazing too

One of the best meal experiences my wife and I have had. Incredible food, lovely service, stylish but unpretentious interior aesthetic, fair and reasonably priced. We've lived and dined in London for over 20 years and we'd struggle to think of anything better we've experienced. Exquisite.

My second visit to Cook House. Cannot find fault with the experience. Staff friendly and helpful. Staff did seem to be enjoying their work (definitely a good thing - I don't like restaurants where the staff aren't enjoying themselves or look miserable). Wines and beers, interesting and good / very good. The food, excellent or fantastic - Either word works for me. Will definitely be back

Visited here a little while back, food was good, service also good but the portion sizes are smaller as they seem to focus more on quality, which is what they're aiming for and it is nice. There's on street parking nearby

Ordered 2 bacon sandwiches, or should that be grease sandwiches. I was going to ask for more bacon with the grease. As a HGV Driver for the last 30 years I have stopped at many motorway services, truck stops and 'greasy spoons' and I have to rate the cookhouse bacon sandwich as the worst I have ever had, not to mention at £7.00 each the most expensive.

Friendly, professional, attentive, staff served us with great food and drinks in a relaxed atmosphere. Definitely worth a visit and we'll be back! Thanks for a lovely time.

Fantastic meal on their terrace, everything was delicious and the staff were super! Fantastic service!

Wonderful meal here last night for my birthday. It was a glorious evening so sat in garden having aperitif and then went inside for meal. There is also a terrace upstairs at the back.. we wenre made to feel welcome by friendly staff and able to see into open kitchen where it seemed very calm even though meals were constantly going out. 2 slices of their sourdough (on sale downstairs) and butter started meal. My starter of the asparagus with egg was delicious as was his crispy mushrooms with nduja sauce so waitress brought an extra plate so we could share. My roast cauliflower with bean mash rich and tasty and he enjoyed his confit chicken thigh with more asparagus. We shared a cheese board with the most amazing crackers (on sale downstairs) and pannacotta. Also had a nice rosé wine. Bill with service charge came to £164.

Absolutely delicious! First time but won't be the last time.

This was not as I imagined it to be. Due to the Michelin star, my expectations were a little higher than going to other restaurants. I really do appreciate the work that went into sourcing and producing the food, but I was underwhelmed by the price and presentation.

Hipster restaurant. Kambucha etc. But really good. Like most hipster places, no soft furnishings so soubd bounces harshly off all the hard surfaces. But great food and service.

Amazing restaurant. Not to be missed when in Newcastle.

Been here a couple of times now and it's always a great experience. It's on the expensive side but you can always count on eating well.

Lovely experience from start to finish, incredible food with wonderful combinations of flavours, left feeling well looked after and very well fed.

Amazing food and good ambience. Beautiful day so sat outside on the terrace

Nice overall vibe. Perhaps the food doesn't quite match the hype but it's still a great and refreshing dining experience

We went to visit nearby Ouseburn Farm and stumbled on this restaurant. We thouroughly enjoyed our meal! Highlights were the butter bean and hazelnut soup, tempura broccoli with coconut sauce, grapefruit tart with pepper pastry and the cheese platter (lovely local cheeses, chutney, beautifully crisp seeded crackers and who-knew-pickled-celery-could-be-so-good?). We got distracted by the food and forgot to take photos till the end. Service was excellent.