Solstice By Kenny Atkinson in Newcastle upon Tyne

¡Solo WOW! Desde que entramos en el restaurante nos recibió una señora encantadora y el propio Kenny. El ambiente del restaurante es muy cálido y amable. Cada plato de comida era delicioso y se veía increíble. Cada plato descrito por los chefs fue una experiencia encantadora. Recomendamos 100% una visita aquí si estás visitando Newcastle. gracias Kenny y su equipo sin duda volveremos.

Hay dos restaurantes con estrellas Michelin en el centro de Newcastle. Ambos se encuentran en el área de Quayside y ambos son propiedad del chef Kenny Atkinson. De los dos, Solstice es el más íntimo y ofrece un menú degustación que solo experimentan los amantes de la comida. Cenamos aquí recientemente un sábado por la noche. Es una habitación pequeña pero de buen gusto. Apenas ocho mesas (creo) y un menú degustación establecido que comprende 12 o más platos pequeños servidos durante toda la noche (por lo que permiten tres horas). El ambiente es relajado. Está lleno de foodie pero no formal. Cada curso es increíblemente hermoso y tan precisamente presentado. Una gran ventaja es que los propios chefs presentan cada plato en su mesa. Para nosotros, esto significó que el propio Kenny presentó varios platos junto a Scott John Hodgson (recientemente en GBM). No se obtiene un menú btw hasta el final, así que echa un vistazo al sitio web de antemano para tener una idea de los platos. Todo lo que teníamos era excelente. La mayoría de los platos tenían una impresionante lista de ingredientes. La anguila era especialmente buena (y normalmente no soy fan). Un par eran muy buenos pero no perfecto, pero no te decepcionará. Toma café al final, incluso si normalmente no lo haces, ya que realmente hace los petit fours. Para las bebidas, teníamos cócteles para empezar, una botella de blanco y solo un vaso de tinto con el plato de carne. Resulta un poco más barato que la cata de vinos, pero por supuesto, es su elección. Los cócteles eran muy buenos. Cuando fuimos, había pocos platos de carne y la mayoría de los platos eran fríos o a temperatura ambiente. Está bien por nosotros, sólo una observación. No es una noche barata. Nuestra factura total para dos llegó a £ 500 + incluyendo servicio, etc. Aún así, la habitación estaba llena cuando visitamos y es típico para este tipo de experiencias en estos días. (Tienes que pagar un depósito al hacer la reserva). Es un gran restaurante. Nos encantó, pero este es su “evento principal”. Es una experiencia no solo una comida. Si te encanta la comida y tienes que gastar unas libras, es una tarea obligada y allí con los mejores del Reino Unido. Ciertamente, como lugareño, es un privilegio tener a Solsticio justo en nuestra puerta.

Maravillosa experiencia. Comida deliciosa, personal amable que es apasionado por lo que hacen. Lugar perfecto para una celebración, pero tal vez ir de todos modos porque la vida es demasiado corta. Almorzamos con maridaje de vinos.

A lo largo de los años, he tenido la suerte de tener buena comida. La más reciente fue una fantástica comida Omakase en Tokio el año pasado que pensé que nunca sería superado. Ayer, Solsticio fue incluso mejor que esa comida de Tokio. Me encantó la mezcla de sabores internacionales y locales. Me encantó la continuidad entre cursos anteriores y posteriores. Me encantó la cubertería:) Mucho se podría decir. Muy vale la pena la visita.

No es frecuente que vayas a un restaurante de estrellas Michelin y te vayas sintiendo que en realidad has conectado con todo el personal

Wow! We literally have no words! Kenny and the team were an absolute delight. We have been to many Michelin and 2 Michelin stars, but this has been the most enjoyable evening. The staff are just wonderful, the knowledge they share amongst them to make you feel at home is incredible and having low level modern music playing makes you feel at home in an extremely relaxed environment. This is a superb Michelin star, food and service worthy but with an amazing personable experience. The food was truly exceptional, we can honestly say we've never tasted food like it. For us it's the "why". Most places tell you what they've done and how they've done it, but the team tell you why the food has been cooked in a certain way and quite honestly the pictures cannot do the level of intricacy justice. This is definately a bucket list restaurant.

I can't remember exactly when I visited in 2023, but this was a really special experience. Everything was presented immaculately and tasted incredible. The service was super attentive without being intrusive. If only I could afford to come more often!

This is food and service of the highest level. The quality of the food is worthy of a second Michelin star, for sure. The staff are very engaging, knowledgeable and interesting. The wine pairings are well matched to the many courses. I can not wait to return again. This small restaurant deserves great recognition for Chef Kenny and the team.

It is rare that I find myself able to visit such wonderful restaurants and have the opportunity to enjoy food and drink at it's very best. I grew up imagining that my love of food would always be limited by a clear divide of North and South, suits and dinner jackets and the rest of us. The staff at Solstice have managed to create such an amazing offering of incredible personal service, delicious food and drinks that truly represent what the North of England has to offer.  Every dish and accompanying wine or coffee was perfect. There were moments when I literally laughed after trying food so full of flavour that I struggled to maintain composure, that at 35 years old I can still be pleasantly surprised by new flavour combinations was an absolute surprise to me, particularly given that I mostly eat at Newcastle's Malaysian and Indian restaurants, that I could enjoy such flavourful British food was a real joy and a testament to the skill of those who work here. I would recommend Solstice to anyone who has a real love of quality gastronomy. If it's slightly out of your price range, do without for a few months, support this gem of a place and know that every penny is well spent, this restaurant and the staff here offer incredible value and service and absolutely deserves the support of all of us.

Wow - where do I start? I’ve had the opportunity and the privilege to dine in some of the finest restaurants in the UK and overseas. Having already experienced a number of Michelin starred establishments, I had high expectations from Kenny Atkinson’s, Solstice. Not only was I not disappointed, I was actually blown away by the incredible food, the intimate venue and the faultless service. I couldn’t help compare the level of ingenuity of the menu; the number of ingredients used - that complemented each other; the intricate and no doubt complex processes that go into making each dish and of course the most important thing - the incredible taste and quality of the food itself - with other One Michelin star awarded restaurants I’ve been to. This is head and shoulders above - WAY above - it surely has to get a second star! At £175 per person, we counted 14 courses. This includes 9 savoury dishes and 3 desert dishes plus petit fours to finish with. You don’t actually get to see the menu until after you leave, when you’re presented with it in a black envelope to take home. Each course is explained in great detail by the staff, as they present it to you. I have often had the experience with tasting menus, of one or two courses that are sometimes “under par” - not as good as the others. Not here though - every course was outstanding The course entitled “Beetroot” was absolutely fantastic. A taste explosion - like fireworks going off in your mouth. It took you on a journey, experiencing different tastes and textures, the more you chewed. Phenomenal! It was a one bite course and it culminated in experiencing “chewy beetroot” - the numerous processes of which included freeze drying it, had been explained to us by Kenny himself. The tiny dishes always seem to make you think that you’re going to feel hungry afterwards but I couldn’t have eaten anything else. It was just the perfect amount of food. The various dishes were entitled: Eel; Beetroot; Duck; Sashimi; Pea; Scallop; Catch of the Day; Takoyaki; Lamb; Pink lady Apple; Pineapple; Honey. All stars in their own right. Service was impeccable, knowledgeable and intimate. Staff a friendly, respectful and welcoming. Since I visited with someone who is currently abstaining from alcohol, we opted for the two mocktails on offer. This was the only disappointing experience of the evening. The choice was limited and the drink was small and underwhelming. We’d recently been to The Pheasant in Harome where the mocktails were a plenty and interestingly adorned and presented and also really tasty. This is my only negative comment. Everything is was sublimely perfect 👌 I shall be returning!