Puccini in Newcastle upon Tyne

Everything great, including the prices.

Op aanraden van een lokale "doorman" beland bij Puccini, onze eerste matige indruk werd ruimschoots overtroffen door een heerlijke pasta en pizza. We werden op een prettige Italiaanse wijze bediend. Komen hier vast nog eens terug!

Great service and knowledgeable staff. Food was prompt and lovely. No issues or faults. Definitely visit again.

Brilliant staff really friendly food was excellent great service and value for money

Six of us had lunchtime special and it was excellent. Great value for money and very friendly staff ver Will return very soon!

Myself and my wife had the absolute pleasure of using this restaurant as our after wedding venue. It’s is a very beautiful cosy place that hold a good 60 people comfortable. The staff are amazing and all made our wedding guests feel welcome and were really attentive. We opted for a sit down three course meal. All three courses were served fast efficient with no one having to wait long to get there meals on each table the staff were amazing. We used the bottom half of the restaurant and were given access to our choice of music. They made our whole wedding so special and I can’t put in to wordS how much I would like to thank them. And a special thank you to fab and Leanne for making us feel so special on our wedding day. I would highly recommend this venue and all our guest are going to be regular customer after tasting the fantastic food and the amazing staff

TERRIBLE. Only gave 1 star for cheese garlic bread which was great. The rest of the meal was greasy and burnt. I returned the meal and advised that it was the worst Italian meal I had ever had No apologies just handed me the bill Definitely would not go by or recommend

Really lovely place! The staff were lovely and made us feel welcomed. Food was really good and the lunch deal was very affordable. Would go back!

Our place to go to with the lads before the match. Quality food at great prices and the service is second to none. Always made to feel very welcome The little touches like the free shot etc are really appreciated

Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere! Great value for money!

Went in today for lunch. Got the £8 3 course lunch deal, wow portions are big, food is lovely. So full didn't actually have room for coffee or ice cream. Very friendly staff.

Food fantastic, staff brilliant espat inter acting with children, nothing a bother, always pleasant.

Fabulous night here . Food was absolutely delicious and staff are very friendly and welcoming . Great place

Food and staff were amazing . Food was delicious excellent service . Definitely be back again . Very reasonable prices . We were there for a special occasion and the staff were brilliant helped made our night very special

Our family organised a party there last night as it was our Pearl wedding anniversary. It was amazing. Owner and staff the best went above and beyond. Food portions huge and perfect. Prices very reasonable in current climate. It was perfect. Highly recommended for any occasion. We will be back soon. Thankyou

I recently visited this charming little restaurant with my boyfriend to celebrate our anniversary, and it truly is a hidden gem! Tucked away, it offers a cozy and romantic atmosphere that made our evening special. The food was absolutely delicious and served piping hot. The table service was fantastic, and our waitress was incredibly friendly and helpful, though I regret not remembering her name. Our small, intimate table added to the romantic ambiance. I can’t fault this place at all and highly recommend it. We will definitely be back!

More authentic Italian restaurant, delicious Pizzas and the profiteroles were the best I've ever had, I'd definitely recommend them. Really good value.

Best Italians in town by a mile, great food, thriving atmosphere and the service is awesome! Weekly visitor from now on!

One of the best Italians in the city centre - food, service & atmosphere is 5 star. Exceptional hospitality.

The seafood pasta was excellent as was the pizza .reasonably priced food and drink very friendly helpful staff.would definitely recommend it .

Straight to table, fast service. Lovely Sunday lunch at a very reasonable price. Lots of fresh veg and meat all covered in masses of gravy.

We called in on spec on a Saturday tea time, we were lucky to get a table. Food was served hot and very nice. Drinks were reasonably priced too. It is down a side street so not easy to find. But a hidden gem if you do. Everyone enjoyed their meal and would return.

Visited here for the first time this evening, as me and my partner were craving Italian food and it was close by, and what an excellent decision that was. For starters, we shared a single portion of potato skins with dip, which was definitely big enough for two, nevermind one. For mains, we had the maramantti with penne, and the di mare with tagliatelle, and both were excellent. Usually, we choose to not have dessert and go elsewhere, but today we just couldn't resist after seeing the menu, as we opted for the chocolate orange cake and brownie sundae, which both hit the spot. Overall, this was a more than pleasant visit to an excellent Italian restaurant with a very friendly, family vibe, as well as excellent service to top it off. (A special mention must go to whoever was in charge of the music too, as both me and my partner thoroughly enjoyed.) We will both be visiting again in the future.

Excellent food and really friendly staff.

Dissatisfied, my sirloin steak was worst sirloin I’ve ever had. About half of it was fat.I’ve took a picture of it and I will be putting the picture on facebook.

Went for Sunday lunch, I had beef, my hubby pork, both were delicious, served with a generous helping of mashed pot, roasties & veg, and a giant Yorkshire pud. £9 for lunch, service with a smile, what's not to like, can't wait to go back. Three course lunch menu good too £8

Brilliant restaurant with excellent staff. Me and a couple of friends go once a month. Done it for years.

Good value honest food. Mussels were cooked on point. Carbonara, whilst not the Italian egg yolk style, was just what I needed. Hard working team of waiters.

Given me an upset stomach after this

This restaurant is a hidden gem , us an friends found this place tucked away near to Newcastle Cathedral. We were welcomed at the door by Fab, what a great guy has we're all the staff , we had the £8 each set meal with 3 courses. The starters were potato wedges with dips or soup. A choice of pasta or pizza , I had Carbonara which was exceptional . The pizza's were great as well .Choice of ice cream or coffee. This is one of the best meals I've had in an Italian restaurant. You will be struggling to beat this place.

WONDERFUL!! Everything is delicious and very well served, cheap. We ordered the deal lunch for 8 pounds and it was a lot of food, all fresh and delicious. Very good service, cozy atmosphere and lots of options

Just the greatest restaurant in Newcastle! They have one of the best pizzas (the one with beef and blue cheese). The waiters are amazing and I love the whole atmosphere with everyone singing italian songs!

A very value-for-money daily lunch. Three courses only cost 8 pounds. The portion was so big that we almost didn’t finish it. The taste was quite good, even better than some restaurants we ate in Italy last month 😂

Food very average, quite greasy. Portions are huge. Very loud, distrupting music coming from speakers. The only positive is that's authentic Italian music. Avoid any soft drinks

Really fresh home made food and cocktails to die for..17 of my family went, the service was EXELLENT, prices for food and drinks are unbelievable. We all agreed we are definitely going back. Thankyou for a lovely day Puccini's !!!

A nice enough venue for a great lunchtime meal deal - £8 for a three course meal, restrictions apply. The lead waiter was very friendly and helpful, although the younger chap was a little less experienced in customer service. Still a lovely spot. The soup and potato skin starters were tasty and the pizzas were fresh and delcious in our experience. We would recommend for a quick bite at great prices.

Very lovely decorated and authentic Italian restaurant (Italian music included) with one of the loveliest, friendly and caring staff members who went above and beyond for us! Food was super tasty, with many interesting options/offers, and the service and atmosphere we received was one of a kind! Highly recommend a visit here ASAP!

Lovely food, friendly staff. Had the lunchtime special plenty of choice and it was delicious

Food is very nice, lovely staff good atmosphere.

Party of 4, visited on Friday afternoon. We all had the happy hour deal. Starter ( soup, potato skins, garlic bread), pizza or pasta and either ice cream or coffee. All the portions were very generous and tasty. The dining experience was lovely and the atmosphere in the restaurant is relaxed, complimented by the friendly staff on duty. A special mention to Fabrizio....a really nice helpful gentleman. £65 for a three course meal for four and a bottle of wine and three pints of lager.....not bad at all. We will be back!

Excellent service, very good food and that all while it's cheap. A very good Italian restaurant. A recommendation for a nice evening of dining.

Just go. It’s a proper authentic Italians with the best staff .

A friend and I went to this restaurant on a bit of a whim and didn't regret it! We were enticed by the steak night menu and so in we went! This hidden little Italian restaurant is packed with character and music to go with, a very upbeat and vibrant atmosphere! We really enjoyed ourselves! The food was great and we'd definitely go back! Staff were great and very friendly! The food was very nicely cooked! Overall, value for money, quality food and service - Highly recommended!

Booked a table for 6 pm- was so crowded when we arrived we had to stand outside. No waiters to greet us despite many staff walking past with dirty dishes . Eventually caught someone’s attention and explained we had theatre tickets . They sorted out a table for us and we managed a quick pizza and soft drink. The pizza was not cooked properly , raw onions on and soggy base. Not badly priced but overall terrible and won’t be returning . Overbooked and spoiled themselves

Really nice little Italian, food was lovely,staff very friendly,recommend it

Food and service were 👍😊 happy belly happy face

Waited too long to be served and in between courses, not enough staff

Perfect little one talian restaurant for evening dining. The pasta Alfredo was great.

Went for the great deal of 3 courses for £8. Food wasn't the best, but good enough for the price. Staff were lovely and very friendly. They were quick to take orders, and allowed us to visit even though I was a bit late, and also allowed us to stay later too. Good atmosphere; though decor is slightly dated, it was still fairly busy when I visited. Overall, a good place to have a relaxing evening, but not the best place if you're looking for high quality, extremely tasty food.

Another fantastic visit to Puccini on Friday evening after a few beers in Newcastle, as always a very warm welcome from all the staff, and superb food. The best in the business. See you next month !

I went to Puccini tonight with my boyfriend and honestly had such an amazing experience. Atmosphere is great, but the food was absolutely 11/10. I would recommend the cheesy chips side and the pizza, but it was all amazing. Best cheesy chips I’ve ever had. The manager (we didn’t catch his name) was sooo lovely and kind to us and made our experience even better (it’s the Glass House manager, we just don’t know your name!) Seriously recommend this place. Also i’m gluten free and my pizza was still amazing!!

Absolutely wonderful dining experience. The service is superb and the food a dream. You just can't go wrong by visiting this restaurant it is so relaxing with a wonderful atmosphere. Well done to Fabio and his team.

Fun place to eat, a cheerful evening out

Great food , lovely staff . Fab the front of house never fails to make you feel welcomed , Newcastle hidden 💎

Sorry folks, food not so good today! Perhaps because of the busy holiday period. Staff are lovely. We will be back.

Absolutely unreal service as usual, boss is a lovely bloke greeting everyone always cheery. Food is so well priced and absolutely unreal. Would 100% recommend if your in newcastle x

Food is alright, but the service is the worst in Newcastle. No smile no greeting, gave wrong food but no apology, and there’s not too many customers in the restaurant but we waited our desserts around 30 minutes. When we asked to take away our food, they just use foils to cover it, even didn’t give us a proper bag, but the way they help other nation’s customers is totally different(cause they always smile to other customers gave them a proper package to take away food). And charged us more money because the waiter said we paid too late( we ordered the lunch meal(could start from 12-6pm) before 6pm, and we finished after 6pm, we checked with waitress before we ordered but there’s no people told us we need pay more). I think the waiters and waitresses are just racists to Asian people, not recommend.

Good value for lunch special, friendly staff,

Great food for the price. Great patter from the staff

I must have been eating here for about 40 years. Good food, lovely staff and a traditional atmosphere.

All ways enjoy Puccini's, been going for years.

I’ll start by saying how great the staff were but that’s there it ends we ordered garlic bread with cheese and it was raw the risotto I ordered was not what I received and my daughters pasta had raw large pieces of onion - just awful and the waiter new it he took one look and said I’ll sort it - thankfully we were only asked to pay for the drinks such a shame I loved it here but won’t be returning

Lovely atmosphere always and amazing food

Absolutely fantastic meal, we had potato skins for starters and Cajun steak fillet strips with tagliatelle also pasta romana with tagliatelle. Very tasty we will be back..

good food good service good price good environment

Great restaurant lovely Food amazing friendly Staff 5 Stars

Went for dinner after Xmas shopping with family, revisited Puccini and its still a great little place to eat, food is good, prices are very fair and staff are welcoming and friendly, we all had the steak night special which was really good value for money.

We had the lunchtime special menu and it was great food at a very reasonable price.

Took our grandson here this afternoon he is two years old we were met with a smile and shown to a nice table. Pizza was lovely and our grandson thoroughly enjoyed himself and ate well. Very good value and good customer service. Would recommend for all ages and families

Starters were lovely, and the mains were OK. Both pasta dishes were very salty, and the arribiata was quite tasteless. I would return because it's a cheap spot of lunc.

Good food and service. Value for money and good atmosphere.

One of the tastiest Sunday lunches I've had, really enjoyed it, good food and good service 😀

Great little restaurant,good portions at very good prices.

Food great.big portions.great service.always come here when down from edinburgh.

Wonderful food!!!! Generous portions at great prices!! Amazing staff aswell. Couldnt ask for a better place to eat. regular customer !!

I've been going here for about 25 years but my first time under the new ownership. Obviously prices have gone up but the portion sizes have gone down, by quite a bit and it was all too bland. Just so really disappointed!

Eaten at Puccini the last two Fridays after a few beers in the Toon, as always a very friendly welcome, seated straight away, superb food, great atmosphere and tremendous value for money. Will be back soon and it’ll come as no surprise that it’ll be Pizza Boshetto again ! Thanks again for the welcome, great food and service.

A beautiful family ran business. If you are looking for a lovely, warm home from home atmosphere then this is the place to go. Fantastic food, amazing atmosphere, huge portions and the quality of food is great. The staff are warm and welcoming, you have as much time as you want on your table and the owners will do anything to ensure your dining experience is as best as it can be. I will be returning 100%.

Lovely food. Service was a little slow as our group was there for over 3 hours in total. Having said that, the food was lovely with generous portion sizes.

We stumbled across this restaurant whilst staying in the local area and so glad we did! The menu had a lively mix of food and was so reasonably priced! We both had pasta which was lovely and our garlic pizza bread was a great size. Would definitely recommend!

We came here for my daughter's birthday, a group of 15 ranging from a few weeks to 70, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Great service, lovely atmosphere, and amazing food excellent value for money

Great Italians tucked just off the bigg market - highly recommend 👌

I was there with the family, good food and nice atmosphere

Staff are lovely and welcoming, i've only had their pizza but was decent.

Great lunchtime special menu. Will return.

Great little Italian with good food and good service. What more can you ask for?

Friday visit around 6pm. Family of 4, hadn't booked. Lovely friendly welcoming staff, nice food and great value for money. £11 for a pasta dish, £5 for garlic pizza, £3.90 for a pint of beer. Cheap! Definitely recommend

This used to be our Go to place for a good value meal when we were in town. No idea what's happened recently but the last 3 times we've went we were turned away. 1st time they hadn't made our reservation and were over booked. 2nd time we would have at least an hour to wait. 3rd time, last Sunday, restaurant was open (5pm) and website advised closed at 8. We were turned away at the door...very rude and very dirty looking waiter claiming that they were getting work done in the kitchen...then why be open, and why have a group of guys sitting around drinking beers? Have totally lost faith and , as a regular, doubt I'll be back in a hurry ,..there's plenty more nice places in Newcastle

All I can say is , the food was okay. There is nothing special that we'd return. Very cold, uncomfortable seating and crammed in.

Nice meal, attentive staff and reasonable price.

Bien mais beaucoup trop bruyant. Service à ameliorer

This has got to be the best value for money restaurant in Newcastle city centre two courses for £8 unbelievable food is lush the man in charge Fabio is the perfect gentleman a credit to Newcastle they are big plates

Not only our favourite Italian restaurant in town but our favourite restaurant in town full stop. The food is amazing & the quantity is of such a high standard, the drinks are great (one of the best Aperol Spritz you will find anywhere) and it is all great value for money. But the thing that stands out more than anything else in this city centre restaurant is the staff, Fabi and his team make your visit to this restaurant unforgettable. The staff are so friendly and welcoming. If your looking for a great restaurant in the city centre, try this little hidden gem and I guarantee you won’t be disappointed 😊

Everything about Puccinis is great! Food drinks service staff and atmosphere!

Visited before the NUFC match, thankfully booked in advance as expected them to be busy and they were. Food quality was really good and the prices were very reasonable. Would've give 5/5 buy I did ask for the bill twice and it didn't arrive so had to end up getting up and paying at the desk - not a major issue though and I will return.

What can I say,….. great food, first class service It was a late booking and they accommodated 12 Riccardo you’re a legend, we will be back !! Steak is amazing !!!

Today we dropped into Puccini as a long time friend who used to own casas in North Tyneside opened his new venture in the heart of Newcastle. Life prevented us from going previously. Well what can I say if you ever visited Casas back in the late 90s and Early 20s you know what a magical Italian restaurant it was. Fab has brought that depth of food, flavour and atmosphere from his previous restaurant that his father used to run back in the day to Puccini. My wife and daughter joined me for a lazy afternoon lunch, you can have a fantastic lunch time special at great value. However we went for other options from the menu. I had the squid which melted in the mouth then a garlic chicken pizza, the crust light as a feather yet crispy and packed with flavour. My wife and daughter were utterly delighted with their choices. It won't be long before we're back thanks fab see you soon.

Today we dropped into Puccini as a long time friend who used to own casas in North Tyneside opened his new venture in the heart of Newcastle. Life prevented us from going previously. Well what can I say if you ever visited Casas back in the late 90s and Early 20s you know what a magical Italian restaurant it was. Fab has brought that depth of food, flavour and atmosphere from his previous restaurant that his father used to run back in the day to Puccini. My wife and daughter joined me for a lazy afternoon lunch, you can have a fantastic lunch time special at great value. However we went for other options from the menu. I had the squid which melted in the mouth then a garlic chicken pizza, the crust light as a feather yet crispy and packed with flavour. My wife and daughter were utterly delighted with their choices. It won't be long before we're back thanks fab see you soon.

Honestly the best Italian restaurant in Newcastle ! Food was unbelievable. Def recommend the steak and chicken 👌🏻 Staff are fantastic it’s just an all round perfect restaurant

We visited here late on Tuesday night as we had been to a family funeral in the day and needed somewhere to eat. We turned up an hour before closing and kindly we we’re welcomed in despite the time. We all only ordered main meals due to the time but what we all had was lovely. My dad had lasagne and he said it’s the best one he’s ever had (sorry mum!). My husband had the Diavola pizza which he really enjoyed and the rest of had pasta dishes. The decor is rustic and the staff were attentive and friendly. We were given a shot of Amaretto just before we left and enjoyed the football banter from Fabrizio (he was winding up my Liverpool supporter husband). It’s the personal touch that makes a difference and this place has it. Thank you to Fabrizio and Jimmy for making our night, after such an emotional day. I would recommend and will return when we are back up in Newcastle. Hidden Gem!