Koru in Newcastle upon Tyne

Excellent pizza with friendly staff you can bring your own drinks and the pizza is as good as any you will taste anywhere highly recommend

Lunchtime and found myself around the Gosforth area and so sought out somewhere a little different and came across Koru - the Peaceful Pizzeria. Sounded great. Situated off the beaten track up Salter’s Road and next the Post Office, they’ve done a good job of creating a “garden” to give some ambience to the outside and hide away from the fairly busy road. Inside it’s lovely and cosy and the staff were very welcoming. A great beginning. The menu had a good selection and should ah e something for everyone, and today I opted for the Bruscetta. A staple Italian starter. This one with “fresh chorizo, black pudding, mozzarella and a sweet chilli and tomato dressing”. Sounded delicious. Unfortunately it was a bit of a let-down. Well quite a lot actually. The “freshly baked” bruschetta was soggy. Not good. Toast it before and plate up after! The “fresh chorizo” was big thin slices and tasted just like the packets of cheap sliced meat you get from supermarkets. The bread was smeared in tomato purée. I think they were aiming for ‘pan con tomate’, but having returned from Catalonia recently - it was well wide of the mark. The mozzarella was also not fresh mozzarella, but some over baked cheap pizza mozzarella which didn’t work. To be fair to them - the black pudding was excellent and cooked really well with just the right amount of crispness. The dish was nicely presented, but let down in the composition. Toast the bread first. For bruschetta add diced tomatoes. For ‘pan con tomate’ grate them. Then a little garlic to the bread before tomatoes and seasoning. And use “real” chorizo not pre-sliced. A much deeper and better flavour. You can. Even toast the bread in the oils. Anyway , apologies but I love to cook, and to me the mark of a good Italian is that they do it better than me and this was way off. Onto the main - Melanzane. One of my favourite dishes. Takes ages to prepare properly but is so worth it. This took a long time to come. Made me worry that they hadn’t prep’d it properly. But hopefully the wait would be worth it. Again - unfortunately it wasn’t. Huge chunks of aubergine (why? Use a mandolin if you don’t have the time or skills to finely slice). And well undercooked. The aubergine was still very firm and slightly crunchy where is should be soft and silky. I also think they didn’t prep the aubergine with salt to draw out the moisture as the sauce was very watery and quite bland. There wasn’t enough layering. It looked like just some aubergine thrown in, covered in tomato sauce then bechemel on top followed by pizza mozzarella. Honestly a let down. Total price was under £20 so good value. But as I’ve said before - good food is worth paying for and cheap isn’t better. Quality of the food: 5/10 Service: 8/10 Value for money: 8/10

Called in today for lunch with a friend. The two girls serving were so nice and helpful. The mackeral pate was delicious my friend had the mozzarella salad which was a very small portion. The girl behind the bar made me a fantastic iced latte. Many thanks

There really are no words to describe KORU! I think we all have very individual tastes and likes, but for me and my family KORU is our solid favorite. And for a combination of things from entering the door a very calm and chilled vibe, to the exceptional welcoming, friendly and attentive service to the main star of the show the food and there really is no where in Newcastle that comes close! Personal favourite is the Chicken Caesar pizza. Extensive menu and lots to choose from. Keep forgetting its name lol but try the something sunset dessert which is a lemon sundae and you can thank me later.

Focaccia with olive oil dip was delicious, we shared as a starter. It comes lightly toasted so has wonderful crispy edges. We both had pizzas, quite a choice and both very tasty. You'd be hard pressed to beat them even in an Italian restaurant. I concur with some other reviews about the "Peaceful" malarkey, it's meaningless, peaceful pizzas, peaceful coffee etc etc. It's theme is confusing to say the least, as is the 'fluffy' write up on the last page of the menu about 'peacefulness'. Staff are lovely and service is nice and relaxed.

Visited for lunch and once again we were not disappointed. The flatbread is delicious and the panini was plentiful. Great coffee, super service and delicious food as always. Never had a bad meal!

Great place for lunch, food was excellent and staff very friendly. This is a small restaurant so very relaxed and peaceful with rustic furniture and plenty of choice on the menu

What a great place, got to book but that’s because the food is so good, and it’s more of an intimate setting so not like a chain! Great range, bring your own wine and lovely atmosphere

This is lovely restaurant with a calm buzz off the main streets. There is a very good variety of food, starters, mains and desserts, and a BYOB policy with a minimal charge - £2. Staff very attentive without being imposing. Excellent value for money and well worth a visit.

We had a fabulous evening at Koru. It’s a great spot, not in the highest street but only a short walk from it, making it a perfect local restaurant. Dinner, drinks, desserts were all great - the cannelloni was superb. The staff were friendly and fun too. Tiramisu cheesecake to finish off with. Well worth the calories !

Always exceptional. Fantastic food, service is always attentive but not fussy. So friendly , welcoming and polite. The food is reasonable and always delicious. Really well cooked. And the best garlic bread we’ve ever had!

If you come to koru in south gosforth make sure you order the focaccia with balsamic vinegar; it arrives lights toasted and is absolutely delicious. We also had two pizzas, which were chosen from a unique and experimental menu - although lasagne etc is also available too. The option to bring your own alcohol is tempting too, with corkage being at £2 I believe. To finish, we shared a toffee apple blondie which was rich and flavourful. The choice and variety the menu offers is what makes koru worth visiting. Friendly staff and ambience of the venue were also particularly inviting. Will come again.

Really do not know what this place's connection is with being peaceful. I asked and i was told that the owners like to meditate. Found this slightly odd. Its not peaceful at all and why would a pizza place be anyway.

Visited over the weekend and what a fanatic hidden gem. A group of friends together sat outside with fantastic food and incredible service. Really had the best time and would highly recommend

Koru is a great local restaurant. The food is very good, and the service is friendly, helpful, and usually very quick. I love the BYOB policy. The reason it drops a star (and only half a star if I could) is that everywhere you look and everything you read on the menus and boards promises peace, calm and relaxation, but when full it's one of the noisiest places there is. It's all hard surfaces, so the noise of chat & a busy restaurant doesn't get absorbed. It would help to have calm music, but that too is often loud and bassy. Why not at least have mellow sound tracks in keeping with the promise of 'peaceful pizza'? Maybe some Jack Johnson, or Katie Melua, or Eva Cassidy... in fact anything that doesn't thump as much! It won't stop us coming, we love it, but we'd love it more if it was actually a little more in keeping with the peaceful environment it claims to be.

Absolutely gorgeous food, I had a veggie salad and my partner haf a chicken tikka pizza, the ingredients were fresh and excellently seasoned. I would give 5 stars but unfortunately we had to sit outside, because, good for the restaurant, it was booked out on Saturday evening. The service was friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Great restaurant - good atmosphere and comfortable seating. Food was very good. So much to choose from with lengthy list of pizzas. I liked the internal decoration with several dining spaces created with plants giving natural barriers in between tables. Waiting staff were also friendly.

Lovely restaurant in Gosforth, all starters, mains and desserts delicious. There were 6 of us, and we each really enjoyed our meals. Great Pizzas and pasta and deserts were numerous and all very moreish!!!

We rang the evening before and were told that they could only take us at 3pm and we would have to vacate our table at 4:30. There was only one table along with ours for the whole time we were there. Food was okay I am allergic to cheese but the original menu showed salmon this was not available. We both had gluten free pizza base and the toppings were minimal and very dry. Staff are absolutely lovely but mediocre food first time there not sure we will return it’s a shame but no atmosphere and could not understand why we couldn’t have a later time

I come to koru often with my family and I am never disappointed. Every time I come we our treated so nicely even the dog is praised and offered a free pup cup and water. the staff couldn’t be kinder they are so lovely and always up for a chat. The food is just incredible and there is so much choice if u want something new or just a classic there is a perfectly cooked pizza or other dish waiting for u. And the deserts are just at good. I have no complaints and will be going back very soon.

Went with my grandma who has wanted to take me here for awhile as she loves it.. I can see why! ..As someone who struggles with restaurants and eating out because of loud sounds and bright lights.. I found it very relaxing here, the wall art and the lighting were soothing and the ambience was calm even during a busy lunch rush. I can't have caffeine due to medication / health reasons and we were unsure on which latee was caffeinated and which one wasn't ..and unfortunately I just can't take the risk. Although I felt like an inconvenience it was purely because my nana had soy milk and they looked the exact same (Which is an awesome barista skill.. they even tasted similar).. immediately the staff noticed the anxiety around the coffee, came over to help and made me feel really relaxed about something that they probably had right anyways ! It takes a lot for my anxiety not to accumulate in situations like this but I felt so relaxed, the staff were great and I will definitely be coming back to this peaceful haven. Pizza was amazing too... Andalucia I think it was, didn't even have any leftovers to bring home. Thank you for a lovely lunch 🙏 A peaceful pizza indeed 🙏

As sceptical as I was about the promise of "Hygge vibes", we found this lovely little spot to be exactly as advertised. Peaceful, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff, lovely coffee and cake. A 'puppocino' for Meg, and an all round pleasant visit. I think we'll make this a regular haunt.

Very good food. Limited vegan options however, and lots of meat-based dishes for a place that claims to be all about peaceful rest. Also, the playlist consisted of only 3 songs on loop. The loop played through 9 times during our visit. No idea how the staff (who are absolutely lovely) maintain their sanity.

What a lovely place for a coffee and a treat - the brownies are just wonderful - we have also had lunch and the pizzas are also amazing. The atmosphere is very hard to put your finger on but it just feels you could sit...

this place is extremely atmospheric, it makes you want to stay as long as possible and come back when you can but coffee here is awful, don’t know about the kitchen but flat white wasn’t really good. anyway, i guess this place is worth for...

We were staying in Gosforth for a few days and happened across this place. A lovely ambience and good range of starters and pizzas, as well some oven baked dishes. You can bring your own drinks and pay £1 corkage and the staff are only...

This was not our first visit to Koru; in fact I think we would consider ourselves regulars. We had a table for 4 on a Saturday night; and all I can say is we had a fantastic evening. The staff are so chilled and friendly,...

I've been to koru several times and the food is usually great, with a fantastic variety, along with a positive, chilled atmosphere and the staff are typically attentive. Unfortunately on most of the occasions I've visited I've been seated at a two seater table in...

I had heard several good reviews from friends and wanted to try Koru. I ordered 2 pizzas for takeaway, however the chicken caesar pizza was quite sparse of chicken and tasted rather salty. The pizzas themselves were 11 inches and for the price we were...

From recommendations, we called in for lunch. What a great place!! Warm welcome from all staff, excellent selection of pizzas. Food arrived quickly, best quality pizza I've had in a long time!! You can BYO, although they have a good selection of wines and beers...

First visit after recommendation from a friend. Lovely decor friendly staff waited quite a while for food as it was busy. If I was rating on the pizza I would have said very good however we had desserts and they were dry and bland and...

Visited several times and the food is always great, great mix of classic and more unusual pizzas. Lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.

I visited Koru last Friday with my sister and brother in law, it was my first time though they had been before,the staff are so helpful and professional the surroundings are comfortable and welcoming and the food was absolutely delicious.It will certainly not be my...

Delicious and different pizzas in wonderful, relaxed cafe/restaurant with just the most lovely and friendly staff. The icing on the cake is the price. Really can’t recommend enough!

Fabulous atmosphere - great food - excellent value - Peter knows how to deliver a great restaurant experience. We enjoyed our meal and will return

We have tried many restaurants around and can confidently say this one is the best! Kindest waitress who gave us amazing recommendations, gorgeous scenery with brill plant decorations. Genuinely best pizza i’ve had in a long time, I had half carbonara and half chicken caesar...

This was a fantastic lunch for a family with awkward dietary requirements. The owner couldn’t have been more sympathetic and supportive, and went out of her way to make us feel welcome. Needless to say, the food was amazing, the service brilliant. Koru is an...

The staff are so lovely and accommodating , beautiful restaurant , food is lovely . Nicest restaurant in Gosforth by a country Mile

Koru is the most peaceful and calm vibes cafe restaurant we have ever visited. The staff are so lush and welcoming! Positivity and wonderful service is their game, we are always so looked after! We have been visiting ever since they opened and it keeps...

My partner and I have been to Koru several times, on occasion with family and friends. We always receive a warm welcome from the staff who are all lovely and work hard. The place is modern with a relaxing yet vibrant atmosphere. The service is...

The room looks very trendy. The food was very well prepared and tasty. An ideal place to meet friends for lunch, dinner or just a cuppa. And if you need anything stronger you can bring your own alcoholic beverage.

I don’t often write reviews, which is not good as I often rely on other peoples efforts. Shame on me! I just feel compelled to write after a thoroughly enjoyable evening at Koru. Excellent service; wonderful ambience - real sense of warmth and calm; delicious...

Came here with a friend last weekend for some pizza and a catch up. Lovely little place with beautiful decor and simple, delicious food. Also able to bring your own booze which is always great. Will be back soon!

I loved this restaurant, I suppose you could call it a neighborhood restaurant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. My bruschetta with black pudding and other goodies was good. I really enjoyed the pepperoni pizza, I asked for it extra crispy and that is...

Amazing food and service. The garlic bread is amazing! Great pizzas and the desserts are pretty good too. Attentive service without being overly fussy. Cannot fault it!

Really lovely little place with a good atmosphere. Love all the plants and the wish tree is so cute. Went for pizza for dinner one evening and really liked it, quite limited menu but overall good. Would like to return for coffee and cake through...

This is a really nice place to eat with a gently peaceful ambience. The pizzas are excellent, staff are friendly and it's a bring your own bottle place, which certainly cuts the cost of eating out. We're hoping more salads will be on offer with...

Came across this place almost by accident (next to Post Office on Salters Road, Gosforth). Menu is esoteric mix of Mediterranean food, pizza, coffee and cakes. Instantly relaxing atmosphere and the owners / staff could not be more friendly or helpful. Very highly recommended for...

I am very lucky to have this wonderful, independent restaurant as my local. The food is always spot-on but it is the atmosphere which really makes this place. The owners have created a beautiful space and I love spending time here whether it’s a weekend...

Brilliant pizzas with a thin and crispy base. Pizza toppings are original and very tasty. The restaurant ambiance is beautiful too and the staff are all very pleasant. My mum said her pizza was the best she had ever had!

Went as a walk-in for a lunchtime pizza with my wife. Great ambience - very chilled. Very cool music playlist. Happy & friendly staff providing great service and delicious gluten-free pizzas. I had a pepperoni, my wife had vegan. Ended up staying for a dessert...

Went to Koru for first time on Wednesday 24th November, waited an eternity fo four pizzas to arrive and when they did they were half burnt. The others didn’t want to make a fuss and struggled to slice their food. I summoned the waitress and...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Koru is an absolute gem in Gosforth. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the menu is extensive and the food is delicious and well priced. I can especially recommend the flatbreads and pizza which are freshly made and offer plenty of delicious flavours....

Introduced to this gem of a restaurant recently, great pizzas/ pasta dishes and fantastic gluten free choices, friendly atmosphere, brilliant staff all led to 2 visits in 2 weeks with different parts of family, all were equally impressed. Not licensed so bring your own wine

10/10 would recommend! We went for a family lunch (myself, hubby and 6m old) and fell in love with the charm and ambience of this place! There was a slight hiccup with our order (long story short - something was missed and when it arrived...

Very impressed; the menu offers a range of tasty and unusual pizza, pasta and salad dishes. Plenty of pizza options available and toppings can be modified and added to your liking. The pizzas are cooked perfectly with a crispy base, my family and I each...

We had a wonderful late lunch at Koru; our first visit but definitely not our last! Great choice of starters, main course and dessert. We had a range of dishes and we loved them all, from the dough balls with lashings of garlic butter on...

Brilliant all round. I was really excited to try the restaurant as I’d been following them on social media since they opened. Was not disappointed. Excellent vibes, friendly staff, great eclectic decor, and the food is excellent. Prices very reasonable which means you can go...

Great food and atmosphere. The menu is slightly different to the normal Italian, with some nice options. It's bring your own alcoholic drinks. We'll definitely go again.

Visited with family July 2021. Extensive menu, with lots and lots of gluten free and vegan options. Absolutely delicious food (and the option to take left over pizza home too, so there's room for pudding!). Hugely recommend Koru. It's beautifully decorated, has a wonderful, peaceful...

I’ve passed this place a few times this year, and even bought a takeaway americano from there during the last lockdown. When I was in Gosforth on Saturday afternoon, I decided to dine there, and try the food. My table was in an ideal position...

I just popped in today for the first time and picked up a slice of cake to try. The apple and cinnamon cake was absolutely delicious - I wished I'd bought two slices! However, I did think the slices of the other cakes were generally...

Had a great lunch with family. Relaxed friendly atmosphere with outside seating if preferred. Although the salmon I requested was not available, I opted for a 3 cheese and kimchi focaccia toastie which was delicious. Pizza and chorizo pepper focaccia were also highly recommended by...

We've eaten in once and had take aways four or five times so far. Price is very reasonable, service pleasant and the range, though not large, is more than adequate and with some pizzas a bit outside of the usual pizzeria fayre. Well done guys...

Really cool restaurant . Great ambiance and quirky menu. Had a pizza with fresh ingredients and like all good places they serve bottled Coke. Attentive and friendly service throughout nicely finished off with a quality coffee served in a glass. Loved the place.

We absolutely loved our visit to Koru. The food was delicious, service friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere and surroundings were so relaxing. Basically, it felt like a holiday! We both had scrummy pizzas and the most beautiful chocolate and raspberry tart for dessert ❤️...

We heard from friends about this artisan style pizza restaurant that had recently opened in Gosforth and they highly recommended it. They were not wrong! This may sound strange, but it used to be a dry cleaning shop. The current proprietors have turned it into...