Mascalzone in Newcastle upon Tyne

The best pasta in Newcastle. We’ve been three times to Mascalzone now and it’s been perfect every time. Great food & great service. Can recommend the ravioli!

Absolutely delicious,great service we will definitely be back soon

The most authentic Italian restaurant outside of Italy that I've ever known, amazing food, fantastic service, all round perfect experience

Great service from the moment we entered until we left. Perfect pizza - thin and crispy and amazing garlic bread. We only had lasagne but these were all awesome. Proper Italian lasagne made with fresh pasta and lots of layers. To quote an Italian chef on lasagne; “It’s a celebration of pasta, not sauce” this was just that, I only have praise. We were in Newcastle for the weekend and went here on a Saturday evening, if it was open in the Sunday we’d be going again.

Excellent lunchtime meal with friends. Will certainly be back.

Great Food at amazing prices. Attentive staff and very nice environment.

Love it. Classic food with a great menu. Not your 10 a penny pizza pasta joint. The waiting staff don't always appear to know how to pronounce a lot of Italian dishes but were lovely all the same.

A proper hidden gem! Delicious food, served very quickly. A lovely atmosphere, all round a great place to visit for dinner

Amazing place, every dish was quality!

We celebrated our fifth anniversary with family every thing 10 out of 10 we recommend it to everyone thank you food amazing atmosphere great service excellent

Has been my favorite restaurant for 10 years and never disappoints. Love that they still change up the specials so I always have something new to try. But thankfully they keep the classics.

After reading reviews I thought this is too good to be true .. so I went and tried it myself .. outstanding tastes ..flavours jump around your mouth from the starter to the main.. now my fave go to place

Excellent Italian bistro! Lots of choice, generous portions, great food.

A very cute and picturesque restaurant in the Sandyford/Jesmond area. Excellent service and excellent food. Arrive early as this restaurant is very popular and it gets very crowded as a result. It also seems to have a loyal clientele. Very recommended!

Delicious food. Service very good. Reasonable prices.

Excellent food, friendly service reasonably priced, very much recommended.

Visited here with family and friends to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. The service was brilliant with really friendly staff and the food was delicious. Looking forward to our next visit.

Fabulous venue and as always friendly and professional staff. It was our anniversary and we have always alway treated Mascelzone as our go to Italian restaurant. The prices are good and the food excellent. We will be back hopefully soon.

We were recommended this place and having visited can see why. The food is all freshly prepared and is great value. We had a garlic bread with cheese and roasted aubergine as starters; both were lovely. For mains we had penne con pollo, pollo mare and spigola - all were delightful. We had the house white and that is very drinkable and good value. Booking is recommended as there are two sittings and it is a popular place.

A brilliant little place, would absolutely recommend to everyone and I would come here again. The pizza was delicious, the service good but not too much, and the restaurant itself was in a lovely understated area of town. Perfect!

They squeezed us in without reservation (thanks!). Good pizza’s and very quick service…

We visited on 10/8/2024 after making a booking online a few weeks ago. This used to be one of our go to places before I was struck down with some serious health issues, I am now getting these under control so I was eager to get back for the wonderful food, we were sat in the older part of the restaurant which is just where we like to be, after saying our hello's to the wonderful owners it was down to the ordering off the menu, we decided to skip the starter and went straight for the mains, my wife had the trio of fish with a portion of chip (which she is still raving about) and a garlic & cheese bread, I had the Seafood Linguine which simply blows my mind, the tastes are off the scale, this was all washed down with a nice bottle of Primitivo, I also felt I just had enough space for the Chocolate orange cake which is a must if you visit this place, all in all an absolute wonderful night. Thanks to Ian, Alan and the rest of the staff for a wonderful evening. Still serving the best food around for miles, we will be back soon. David & Barbara

Simple Italian restaurant. Really good food. Best steak in Newcastle.

Group of 6 of us finally got to use our Christmas gift . We certainly were not disappointed, our food was absolutely gorgeous, and the staff so friendly. Many thanks for a lovely evening.

As always a brilliant meal and service

Not only the bread was old, and the food is was very poor, but we actually got food poisoning from the scallops and prawn tortellini from the specials menu. We know it was this dish as we were a group of 4 guest and only the 2 who ate this tortellini got sick. We rang the restaurant to inform about this and the guy on the phone said that after speaking to the owner, he said that the way go forward with this, would be to go to a doctor and get blood samples to prove it was from their restaurant. And that was their response to our call. After knowing that we had dinner on Saturday and the restaurant closes on Sundays and Mondays, so couldn't speak to them until Tuesday. Also by accident (bless the girl who was lovely) they dropped a glass of wine over one of us, and management didn't even take that glass of wine off the bill.

We did an early evening walk-in. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was plentiful, well presented and delicious. Recommended

Me and my friends have gone to this place many times. The first time I went to this place, I loved the pasta but the last few times since I've been here the food has been a huge hit or miss for me. My partner really likes the sausage pasta, but I feel the pasta dish that I like to have is not worth it here at all and my partner can make a better dish than that at home.

Well done restaurant, the taste is just right, recommended

First time at this restaurant but will definitely return. Delicious food,great service & reasonable price for the quality of the food.

A fabulous place to eat. Food is amazing. Would highly recommend the garlic prawns. Lovely atmosphere and spot on service 👌

Lovely little restaurant. We had lovely pizza, pasta and garlic bread. With a nice glass of wine and a large Peroni. Food was delicious and service was great. Nice quite outdoor seating too. Very little passing traffic and noise. Lovely, Thanks!

This restaurant has been a go-to location when we have found outselves in Newcastle. My son went to Uni and has stayed and married there, hence our visits. The restaurant style is interesting, matching the isles of Lewis and Sardinia - both are beautiful but very different islands. Their success has been well earned and the tasteful expansion shows how good they are. The service is exemplerary. It really does put top level London restaurants to shame. I would have loved lemon sorbet to be on the pudding menu - it was not there - but the pudding menu is great. I couldn't have felt more at home!

Very welcoming location. Excellent and well presented dishes. Professional and friendly staff.

Excellent Italian restaurant serving brilliant pizzas, pasta and fish dishes. We had a great evening with friends and we all enjoyed the food and drinks. Great value for money.

Welcoming people, good coffee, good cannoli. Recommended.

Absolutely beautiful food. This is a must go to if you are in Newcastle. 10/10

The Pizza dish with pasta and clams is one of the best italian combo dishes I have ever eaten!

Okay, so Mascalzone will not win you over with authentic music (instead 80's power ballads & greatest hits of the 70's predominate); its decor (particularly the pictures on the wall which have no apparent connection to the cuisine or even each other); or even its service (which favours the brisk & efficient over the warm & personal). But despite this, I have no hesitation in making this a five star review. Why? Because the food, lovingly & attentively prepared in the ground floor open kitchen adjacent to our table, was absolutely superb. Flavours that leapt out of the lovely plates generously conveying the pizza, risotto & pasta dishes that we demolished. Drinks (including a reasonably priced wine list) & desserts were on point too but it's those starters & mains that I'll be thinking of most right up until I next have the pleasure of visiting which will be very soon. I have highly-rated Italian restaurants on my doorstep but will happily make the journey from Tynemouth to Sandyford to experience the hardworking delights of Mascalzone. Three VERY happy diners who truly appreciated the team's efforts to give us a wonderful night to celebrate my daughter's first professional contract. Thank you & see you soon.

This place is a hidden gem! The food is amazing: fresh, tasty, full of flavour and good sized portions. Staff are very friendly and always smiling. Nothing seems too much for them to do. It's a cozy little place but has the most homely atmosphere.

I went there last night the food was amazing and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I would recommend this place if you like Italian food and fine dining.i will definitely be going back.

As good as ever. Used to go a few weekends a month and it’s still up there. Reasonably priced great value, good portions and decent, with lovely service

As good as ever. Used to go a few weekends a month years ago - and it’s still up there. Reasonably priced, good portions and decent, with lovely service

Epic 👌 Absolutely superb experience.

I love this restaurant so much that I could live on their food and nothing else. The atmosphere is absolutely wonderful, the food quality is amazing and the plating is stunning. I have to recommend this place as one of the best Italian restaurants in Newcastle 100%.

We are so lucky to have this delightful restaurant within walking distance. Food is freshly cooked and delicious authentic Italian and staff so efficient and pleasant. Great value

Called in on spur of the moment for early evening dinner. Very friendly staff, seated straight away near kitchen area. Great to see the chefs at work! Food was really tasty - I had penne con pollo. Dessert was even better - homemade Tiramisu absolutely delicious. Great service and great value! Will definitely be back!

Brilliant little corner shop bistro no airs or graces just great food and a welcome the staff were very professional. We were treated properly with respect and were given the menus the watchful staff very courteous and unobtrusive. The food was very Italian but not pretentious just proper good food. We were sat next to kitchen as the food was prepared, I found that to be a bonus I like to see chefs at work and they occasionally smiled to see if we were enjoying our meals. This has been a breath of fresh air compared to recent food outings! Well done to the manager and staff.

We were a party of 3 and all of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Everything was beautifully cooked. Service was fast, friendly and efficient- without feeling rushed in any way.The tiramisu was the equal of anywhere. As other people mention, the parking is difficult - but this place is worth a bit of a walk. I'd recommend reserving. The pricing makes this place excellent value for money.

I cannot remember a better Italian meal I’ve had. All at a very reasonable price. Including the wine. The penne pollo - ooooo

Mascalzone is my favourite Italian restaurant ever, it truly is a neighbourhood gem! All the food is incredible and great value considering the amazing quality, I cannot speak highly enough of the lobster & crab ravioli which is one of the best raviolis I've ever had in my life. Service is great and staff go above and beyond, special thanks to Sabina & co for making my mum's belated birthday so special - really such a great restaurant. Also, considering they are a seafood restaurant, the seafood is always SO fresh regardless of what time of year it is, which is fantastic. Thank you :)

Fabulous meal. Really tasty, everything freshly cooked. Our favourite Italian meal in Newcastle. Really lovely service too.

The food was good and the service was friendly and efficient.

Came here with my family for my brother's 50th. I can only echo the sentiments shared about the wonderful food and service but we also loved the great tunes! Appreciate that shouldn't affect ratings but it certainly gets a thumbs up from this old 80's kid. Back to the food though - had the meatball starter which was beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. For a main, I had a Piccante pizza which was equally wonderful. Service achieved that perfect blend of being swift yet laid back and everyone said a cheery goodbye to us when we left. Whole-heartedly recommend this wonderful restaurant and will definitely be back!

I had my 60th birthday celebrations with 14 friends and we all had the most wonderful evening.The food was delicious as always and the atmosphere was very celebratory.Extremely helpful staff and very good value.Many thanks to the whole team!!!

Popped in for an afternoon of lunch with some good friends, and we enjoyed some splendid food, particularly the steak and chips and the monk fish Housewives very good and the puddings are excellent, particularly when accompanied by a glass of desert wine I very much look forward to my next visit. Am I particular thanks to Henry and Sabrina.

My spicy pizza was lovely, and all the better for a decent Primitivo to wash it down with, though I did have some FOMO when my wife's spicy prawns arrived, as they looked delicious.

This is the best Italian cuisine I had in Newcastle, authentic and delicious. Ordered seafood linguine and really enjoyed. The flavour was spot on, the only downside for me was one or two clams tasted a bit sand, it was really difficult to fully clean the sand though. Compared the ones I had in the past, it was really good. The garlic bread was top notch too with great size. Family had lasagnas and they said it was lovely as well.

Been here many times. The quality never changes just brilliant. Excellent service, excellent value, excellent food - what more can you ask for. Been tonight with my wife. Both of us had the special of trio of fish. Absolutely superb.

Excellent food and service at very good value. All five of us were very happy with our food - exceptionally good.

Really delicious Italian restaurant. Service was very efficient and friendly and the food was amazing. Classic Italian dishes and so well priced - 2 starters, 2 mains 2 drinks for £43!

Visited in person a week before to reserve a table for two in the front area. Whilst this was not guaranteed we did not expect on arrival to be shown to two high chairs on a window ledge. We explained this was not acceptable and eventually the manager offered us a table next to the kitchen area. We have been to Mascalzone many times in the past but this was the first time since they extended their premises. Compared to previous occasions, overall we were disappointed.

Lovely food , such friendly and accommodating staff . Love it !! We left my sons story book there that he’d working on for months and they went above and beyond to find it and let me know ….. saved a lot of tears . Def recommend

Brilliant restaurant and delicious meals. Service was amazing and staff extremely friendly. Would definitely visit again.

Went for a meal with neighbours several weeks ago, had a fantastic meal & was seated towards the back of the restaurant beyond the kitchen area. Went tonight with family & had excellent food but our table could not have been in a worse location. We were seated next to the kitchen area which was busy & noisy with a constant stream of staff coming to place & collect orders. Although it is August it was a cool evening. There was an open door beyond the kitchen area & I asked if the door could be closed because it was quite drafty. Staff did close the door which led out to the rear yard. However staff were going out into the rear yard to fetch supplies & keeping the door closed was clearly impractical.

Mascalzone is a neighbourhood restaurant tucked away in Sandyford. It is well worth a visit. The service is very attentive and warm. The cooking is excellent and has a Sardinian twist. A bit different from a standard Italian. We had a very pleasdant and relaxing evening.

What a find! Hidden among terraced streets Mascalzone was found by accident - a very happy accident. It’s vibe and decor are amazing as is the food. We shared a garlic bread which was crisp, thin and oozing cheese. Both had fish based dishes off...

Visited mid week to celebrate our daughter's graduation. The food was absolutely outstanding, authentic and delicious, could not be faulted. However we were sat right next to the open kitchen, sort of under the stairs and with a speaker - the combination of which made...

Fantastic food every time we visit it just seems to get better and better Absolutely superb 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Love the choices and the service is brilliant

The food and staff here always top, we can never fault the quality or experience I highly recommend for a lovely meal out

Ciao bella. It's how you get there ... strolling with your lover after work, or up the steep bank from the Bluebell. Tonight we were in a party of 10. Excellent service. I tasted 3 meals from chums, all of them, with mine, totally distinctive...

Our first visit and it will not be our last. Fantastic food served by lovely staff in a cosy atmosphere. A genuine gem.

I had been to Mascalzone a few times before each time was excellent. I am visiting my nephew and have been for the last two nights. Everything was so good- staff, the food, value for money, drinks. It is probably my favourite restaurant ever. Fried...

Hadn’t been here for awhile, but my goodness it is well worth a visit. The black pudding starters were fantastic. For the main course we both had the lamb polpettine spaghetti. Fantastic ! Excellent value for money and lovely standard of service. We sat outside...

Lovely service and tasty seafood. The experience would have been perfect if my partner’s food choice (pasta with pesto) was a little bit less greasy. We will come back

Just had tagliatelle with smoked trout and asparagus, I don’t often bother with fish but I saw someone order this. It was absolutely delicious. We both had it, and couldn’t believe how much we enjoyed it. Ian the chef has created something lovely.

Excellent service and food,staff , friendly,polite,professional will definitely visit when in Newcastle again Gem of a place

This is our favourite restaurant! The owners are welcoming, and greet us at the door. A wide selection of food, including a specials menu, which varies often. The funghi risotto is fabulous, as well as the lobster and scallop ravioli! It's so difficult to chose,...

Go regularly here with my mum The food is excellent. The staff friendly and efficient. Good value .Its hard to decide what to choose as anything we've had is so good 👍

Been a couple of times and all our courses every time have been wonderful. An open kitchen with a constant flurry of activity producing a steady flow of plated masterpieces. And all reasonably priced. Thanks!

First time back since the alterations. Fabulous food and service as usual and the new extension is amazing 👍👍👍👍 They can certainly take larger parties now👍

We hadn’t visited for about 4 months and th restaurant has been extended, however, despite doubling their capacity the food and service have not been compromised. We had a lovely meal and the new member of staff looking after us was friendly and efficient. If...

We visited Mascalzone last week for an early evening meal with family. I had the antipasto sharing platter, followed by the pan fried pork fillets with spring onion mash, black pudding etc all the food was excellent. There is an extensive menu always. The service...

They have 4 setting times They decide when you can dine They state 2 hours maximum They decide how long you can stay Accept all of the above yet.., They still want to flip a table, good food but act like a drive through. Starter...

Great restaurant never fails to please..

First time in this very small very cosy little restaurant.. it was recommended by a good friend who had been saying for ages “ you must go to be Mascalzone “ well 7 of us went today and we all delighted the food was fresh...

We booked on recommendation from a couple of people but the experience did not live up to expectation. There have been, and still are, some family run Italian restaraunts in the NE however in the 40 years I've lived here this is either the poorest...

Nice small atmosphere with very friendly staff. Lovely quality of fresh food and nice vegetarian options. Would return!

Arrived here for an early dinner reservation as this is a busy place Location - quiet location with parking spots for 1 hour Max stay around. Inside - it was ok nothing stand out, was told we sat in the old bit and and newest...

Stopped for lunch on a recent visit to our son in Newcastle not sure we could have found a better place. The food was fabulous. We were lucky to get a table and can understand why

Went for lunch after friends recommended it. Service was great and the food was really nice. We were with two friends and between us for our main courses we had the pancakes, chicken and prawns. So a good variation and everything was very tasty. Service...

We have passed this little corner restaurant on many occasions and thought it was quaint little cafe. How wrong we were. This is a fabulous restaurant and certainly not a little cafe with a few tables. It is a maze of characterful rooms. We visited...

Really enjoyed our visit me and my 2 colleague's. Amazing food. We had lamb dish and a couple of pastas a really nice starter to share. The wine was good too. Staff very friendly and helpful. Alex looked after our table, very helpful and he...

Probably one of the most authentic Italian restaurants in the North ! Food is absolutely delicious and cooked with love, staff are most pleasant and obliging, can not rate this place highly enough !

Fantastic meal and great value.

Visited Mascalzone due to the review’s it had received, However it was a major dissapointment to the wife and I. Was given an option of two tables which one was jammed into a corner with very little space between tables and the other stuck next...

Visited during a trip to Newcastle based on other reviews we found here. The restaurant looks small from the outside but has more seating the to the rear. There was a nice relaxed vibe about the place and it seemed busy for a Thursday night....

We've visited this little gem before and always had a fantastic experience. Visited again tonight with friends who haven't been before - one who is very fussy with her food, and again had 100% service, wonderful food ( thanks Iain), and a lovely relaxed atmosphere....

Brilliant bistro style restaurant, excellent menu and great service. This was our first visit and would recommend the minted meatballs the sauce is amazing , does GF pasta which is a real plus. House red was really good and reasonably priced. Great find for us

Wow!!!! What a find. This has to be the best Italian restaurant I have ever been to. We had sea bass and the cod special, absolutely succulent dishes, full of flavour. It my go to place when visiting Newcastle.