St Vincent in Newcastle upon Tyne

Came at 5.45pm before seeing St Maud at live theatre next door (excellent btw) and it was heaving. They say they welcome walk ins but we saw people being turned away so best to book at popular times. Very very loud and close to other guests. The server explained specials to our table and one next to us and good job I already knew what I wanted as I only heard about 1 word in 10!! He chose hake with chorizo piperade and I had monkfish with caponata and shared some garlic and rosemary roasties. Good sized portions and delicious. Plenty of different wines and some beers/lagers.

One of the finest restaurants in Newcastle. This comes from a fussy foodie. Cannot fault it: food served freshly made, hot and menu is interesting and varies. Extensive black board menu too. The stuff is very knowledgeable on a deeper level compare to the most restaurants in town. Chic, night life vibes buzzing with laughter and good music.

The food was really unique. Had the scallops which were huge and beautifully meaty and cooked in tasty butter. The guinea fowl was quite amazing. Tasty jus and large portion of the fowl. This type of cooking is unique to this kitchen. The fondant was also superb. The service team were great and efficient. The manager was very accommodating even though on a Saturday evening packed restaurant without booking he went out of his way to accommodate. Broad char next door had my booking but refused to take me earlier even though they had empty tables. It was fortuitous we had been recommended St Vincent’s as a better place and was next door.

Tables are on top of each other - like cattle. Extremely cramped, never seen anything like it in terms of table covers. Struggled to have a conversation without others listening/talking. Food was soaked in oil dripping down the plates. Paid £50 for a bottle of white and it tasted awful. Barely any service and when we interacted with the staff, they were clueless about the specials. Restaurant was also pitch black inside on the night we visited - designed to probably avoid you seeing the oil soaked dishes. Starters were overcooked - we sent back. Wouldn’t waste your time going.

Exceptional in every sense. The staff are so passionate about hospitality and their produce, which makes for an amazing experience. The decor/ambience is perfect and the wine and food are second to none. My partner and I shared baked oysters, monkfish tail with zucchini frites and spinach florentine. I'd go so far to say that it was nothing short of exceptional. They have raised the bar for restaurants in Newcastle.

Staggeringly good. Thank you! Wonderful service, incredible food. Can’t quite believe we haven’t been until today.

One of my favourite restaurants. Went the other night and had a few side plates. The taste of everything was incredible. My daughter had the best martini ever. Run very well by the manager who clearly takes a pride in his work.

Excellent restaurant with delicious food & wine. The scallops were to die for. Would highly recommend the steak also. The atmosphere is lovely and very romantic. A good wine selection with a delicious Grüner Veltliner on the menu!

Everything was fantastic, the team, the atmosphere and especially the food!!! Don't miss it if you come to Newcasttle!!!! But come to Spain more often.

Incredible. If I die tonight it’s ok. Those scallops and potatoes were worth it.

Booked for dinner on Friday. A last minute change of plan meant we had to ask if we could bring the time forward. Matt was very helpful and had us sorted and confirmed electronically within minutes. There’s a really good feeling about this place, good atmosphere, stylish without being pretentious and considering that it is busy, very good service, particularly from Anna, with a real smile. There’s a modern style menu allowing you to go for different combinations that suit your appetite. We wanted to go for all fish so scallops, baked crab, hake and monkfish. Now here is a chef who really knows what they are doing! The flavours! Wow! Good portions too. We finished with the chocolate fondant and limoncello sorbet. The wine list is cracking, some excellent choices and prices to suit all budgets. If this place isn’t on your list, it should be!

I am so impressed with this place. Their use of local fresh ingredients is commendable. You will not find a better oyster than Lindisfarne fresh, served here with a delicious shallot dressing. I had 6 but could have devoured 12+ , simply delicious. The monkfish tail main was so good, cooked to perfection. The chocolate fondant desert was perfect. Someone here knows what they are doing. The wine list was superb and very reasonably priced, as was the whole meal. The service matched the food to make this an excellent dining experience. I cannot believe how reasonable the bill was. Delightful, professional and thoroughly enjoyable.

Fabulous place. Food is flavour flavour flavour. Lovely staff. Great wines. Amazing atmosphere. Amazing value. Can’t recommend highly enough.

This restaurant was great! Visited on a Wednesday evening and it was quite busy and buzzing. Top notch service and the food was very special indeed. We only ended up in there by accident and didn't have loads to eat but it was by no means a disappointment. Every meal was well presented and generous in portion size. The wine was also very pleasant and good quality. All in all I would highly recommend.

First time at St Vincent on Saturday evening. Lovely restaurant with wonderful vibe. Food delicious, and a great selection of wine. Excellent service. Staff professional and friendly. We will be back !

After having a bad experience in another restaurant called in just for a drink was bliwn away by the staff so we booked our table for the next night is was packed out great vibe wine experience was amazing food amazing service amazing wish i lived here you saved my mini break away don’t change anything

Fantastic. Such a great experience. The food is outstanding, every dish was perfect. Brilliant cocktails and wines - thanks to the bartender who talked us through options. Super helpful. Special mention about Emma the supervisor who was a gem. Will be coming back for sure.

Fabulous food in a relaxed atmosphere. The staff are very friendly and welcoming. We would highly recommend it.

I am not a person who is writing reviews My review is that I come back here weekly. The food is amazing but what makes the food even more great is the services provide by all people that work here. When you serve a good meal and the service is bad, the food is bad. In this case, the food is great and with the service provided is is even better, the food is even better. So when you ever want to go to a nice place with the most friendly people with the best service, go to St Vincent in Newcastle upon Tyne. The best!!!

High quality food and drinks, good service

Down on the quayside, a classy, glass fronted eatery. Casual but classy vibe, perfect for large groups on a catch up. Staff were really accommodating and patient with a large group. Food was beautifully presented and deliciously tasty. A winner, if you have the money. Enjoy!

Wonderful place, I went as a single diner as I’m on a business trip, just wanted to read and eat good food and this restaurant didn’t disappoint, atmosphere was brilliant for a Thursday evening, a lot of places tend to ignor you slightly as a single diner but this place did not at all. Lovely attentive polite staff and great food with a large selection of wine and champagne to pair with even on the open wine list. Service was quick even on a busy evening of large tables and staff are friendly and warm throughout the evening even though they were very busy, they never lacked in comfort. Had a starter main and dessert, with a white, red and a champagne, tartare that’s avocado whip stole the show, chops cooked pink to perfection and lemon sorbet matched with limoncello and Prosecco, what was crisp refreshing and one of the best I’ve had. all truly wonderful. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back when I’m back in town x

St Vincent is a cosy and charming wine bar that offers a variety of delicious dishes and drinks. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, and the service is attentive and professional. Whether you are looking for a quick bite, a romantic dinner, or a fun night out with friends, St Vincent has something for everyone. The menu features a selection of charcuterie, cheese, salads, and small plates that are perfect for sharing. The food is fresh, flavourful, and well-presented. Some of the highlights include the truffled macaroni cheese, the grilled monkfish tail, and the chocolate mousse. The portions are generous and satisfying, and the prices are reasonable. The wine list is impressive and diverse, with options from small, independent producers as well as classic regions. You can find wines by the glass, bottle, or carafe, and the staff are happy to help you choose the best pairings for your food. The cocktails are also well-made and inventive, and the vermouths and amaros are a nice touch. St Vincent is a hidden gem in Newcastle that deserves more recognition. It is a place where you can enjoy quality food and wine in a warm and welcoming setting. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves good food and good vibes.

Four of us had a leisurely pre-Live-Theatre lunch here. I hadn’t visited since it reopened post-Covid. Wow - we had an outstanding meal. The gentleman (manager?) who mainly served us was knowledgeable, personable and enhanced our experience. The sea bass carpaccio, monkfish Venetian style and blood orange/campari panacotta were all utterly delicious and perfectly judged. Wines were excellent. This is not a place for a quick dinner (unless you’re fairly wealthy) as the prices are on the steeper side, but like many of Terry Laybourne’s excellent restaurants, you’re paying for exceptional ingredients, treated with respect. Having said that, the fixed price menu was excellent value (but we were sadly tempted by the a la carte 😊). My only tiny grumble is that when we were served by others (a teenager), the service was mediocre at best. No interaction or pleasantries. I expect a little more when spending almost £100 a head. Happily it didn’t detract too much from what was a simply brilliant lunch. We will be back - thank you.

There's a saying in the customer service ore that nobody serving tonight will be familiar with, or care about and it's this: "Your brand is your reputation". Well, our last visit was a 5 star event (read previous review).We've told many of our friends and business associates. Tonight ,four of us, all senior directors of different Newcastle companies, chose what we thought was a favourite venue for an overdue catch up meal, during which we spent on excess of £400, all told. Here's what happened: We were rushed to our seats. While setttling in were rushed through the specials board. We were asked about eight times whether we were ready to order, when it was clear we were catching up and chatting. The just about post-teen waiting staff mumbled through the menu highlights, couldn't describe half the food. Our aperitif was a cloudy Prosecco, which was inadequately described by the server and tasted like soda water. It seemed that every moment we were mid-conversation the various bare-midriffed, bored waittresses would appear trying to chivvy us on. We ordered the £30 steak which was fatty and barely adequate. The fish was fine but needed the supplementary and expensive carbs and salads and the waitress forgot them. She never brought the bread we requested either. Throughout the meal we were being rushed and it became clear that the restaurant had booked our table out for a further sitting(frankly shouldn't have impacted us). The cheeseboard, at £19 was an absolute joke, a portion the French would have mocked, the cheesecake was shopbought and pitiful, with no sauce or cream and there was an audible groan when we asked for coffee. Last time we ate here the service was a differentiator. Tonight, they got the tone absolutely wrong. We all have post teens of our own. We spent very much of our hard-earned to have an experience and a relaxing evening, not to be insulted and made to feel like an inconvenience by a pack of kids younger than our own. Let's put some perspective on this. We spent over £100 a head to be insulted, rushed and served up sub-standard food by bored and charmless children. Is that your brand? Because, St Vincent, that is what you've become in our eyes. And we have many professional contacts. One of us is a writer and a service delivery specialists. A lot of people are going to hear about tonight...and not in a good way...and that's a real shame. PS - we would have complained tonight. But we know the staff would have cried "victim". Perhaps they will listen if it's in the only medium their generation seems to understand. Managers: get a grip and train your people properly. They're screwing up your business. We're pretty angry about tonight. You should be livid. From 5 stars to 1 in the space of a year. Ouch!

Wow. Amazing food and service. We had lovely service at the bar from Jack and Daniel on Saturday evening (3/2/24). We will 100% be back. Is this our one of our new favourite restaurants in Newcastle?! We think so!

Absolutely loved our first experience here. Gorgeous atmosphere, brilliant staff, great wine and cocktails, and such good food. Food wasn’t rushed so we enjoyed a great couple of hours there. Can’t wait to visit again. Highly recommend.

Popped in for dessert but service went a bit off. Handsome place, with vaguely Italian feel. We were sat beside the cold front door, my delish chocolate and ice cream pud arrived, then eventually the Afogaro but he brought 2 by mistake. Handsome bar and booth seating.

Absolutely incredible. Dined here last night with my 4 friends, sat at the bar - service and food was impeccable. Such a vibe too. I had the oysters, beets, souffle with ragu (insane) and scallops with hunks of foccacia to dip in the sauce. Margheritas to wash it down. One of my top all-time meals, will be back very soon!

Another faultless visit to a 21 group restaurant. We never leave any of these establishments disappointed, and St Vincent is no exception. Even simple dishes like minestrone soup are elevated to something really special. Long may it continue.

Visited this place for the first time during Restaurant Week and we didn't know what to expect. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! I got the minestrone and the pasta with spinach and ricotta cheese. Some would say that they are both plain but they were actually so flavourful! I can't praise the soup enough, I simply loved it! The Portugese wine we tried was also exceptional and was happy with the service as well. The ambiance was lovely and fitting for a wine bar. Not sure about the normal prices but what we got was certainly worth it. Highly recommended and can't wait to visit again!

Food was amazing, I will definitely be back and would recommend it to anyone. I would advise booking a table rather than trying to walk-in

Amazing wine backed up by friendly and incredibly knowledgeable staff. Didn't eat but the food did look good

Such an amazing place with amazing wine and food.. I recommend the small plates, we had a selection of cheeses, oysters, meats, beets and then the ultimate dessert of spiced cranberries and amaretto… the service was absolutely brilliant, atmosphere fantastic.. honestly a sensation for the taste buds.. my sis is gluten free and they even offered to go to another restaurant for a creme brulee for her.. a bloody magical experience!!

Outstanding. Keeps getting better and better. Brilliant food and excellent service. Wonderful restaurant.

First, a word of warning: don't get the cheese board. It's the worst and saddest cheeseboard I've ever seen. Other than that, this place is fantastic. The food is so, so good. The staff are really lovely, and the vibe is excellent. Portions are small, but that's what we all need. Quality over quantity, and this place delivers on quality. Except for the cheese board.

Came here for my partners birthday, amazing experience ! Staff were very attentive and happy to explain in great detail about the wines they serve, as I don’t usually drink wine it was lovely to gain some knowledge and try quite a few ! The food was excellent and we were stuffed by the end ! Oyster each to start, a main and a dessert ! The cocktails were also fantastic and excellently done ! I’d booked this table under the occasion of birthday and no requirements and we were brought out a little dessert with a candle in to our surprise ! It was a wonderful experience, though not one we can afford often (we went off early evening menu which is great value !) we can’t wait for our next trip back, highly recommended especially if you love cocktails, wines and unique selection of food !

For some reason never chose St Vincent for dinner , what a mistake. Absolutely fantastic meal tonight. Started amazing

Wow, this place is an amazing in every aspect - the most delicious food, amazing drinks, great staff, and overall good vibe. We attended as a group of 6 for lunch, we started with cocktails, all of which were delicious. We ordered some off menu too eg margaritas which they were more than happy to do for us. There’s a massive selection of wine, which I initially found quite intimidating! But Matt was great, it helping us find a wine to suits our groups taste and budget, this was done in a really friendly and unpretentious way. We had the white Rioja which was delicious and pleased the whole group. For food we ordered a selection of plates to share, EVERYTHING we had was amazing and so tasty. I especially enjoyed the crispy oysters (cooked perfectly) , seabass crudo (so fresh) and ray wing (loved it with the brown butter) butternut squash pasta (it just melt in your mouth), and the burnt cheesecake (wow). Hats off to the chef! The service was great, every member of staff we came across was polite, helpful, friendly, and ensured we were well looked after. Overall, a great restaurant in every aspect!

Perfect evening. Great vibe, food and service. Couldn't ask for more!

Great wine, atmosphere, and service!! Good knowledge on amaro also!

Got taken here by a local friend - sat at the bar and had dinner. Good broadly Mediterranean menu backed up by a really excellent wine list. Scallops starter perfect, shared t bone to follow again - beautifully cooked with good side dish options. Front of house team outstanding. Matt and Dan are both passionate interested and informed, given one is only 22. Enlightened mentoring by the owner it would seem. I would love to transport the whole operation down south into my hotel....

Great dining experience. Serving staff were great. The food choice is excellent and very well priced for the quality. The scallops are amazing. Well worth a visit.

Came here for the first time for my birthday as a couple for date night and we loved every second. The service was great, we felt well looked after all night and the food was superb! Highlight was the steak with garlic and rosemary potatoes. Cocktails were lovely too and a great wine selection. We have recommended this place to everyone 🤩

Second visit and still highly recommended. Food, wine and service all excellent. The basque crab was particularly good. Serves everything from small plates up to sharing meat and fish platters.

Currently the best restaurant in Newcastle, based on menu, quality of food preparation and front of house team, their knowledge of not only the wine we drank but its specific process was impressive - well done to everyone at St Vins Btw you have to try the Basque crab nice one Martin 👌🏼

Booked for my wife’s birthday evening meal and was not disappointed. We had visited 2 weeks earlier and it was still as fantastic as ever. Friendly staff, great lighting and atmosphere, and most importantly it serves really tasty food! Excellent!

Great to be back at St Vincent. Wine, food and service all brilliant - will definitely be back again.

Never knew this place even existed, we were actually going to the Broad chare next door but they were fully booked, apparently run by the same people, wow the food was amazing the best I’ve had in a long time portion size not so big enough for me but the husband wanted more. Great wine menu and we had a wonderful lady serving us who was very knowledgeable about everything they served and very helpful her name was Vanessa, great experience and will definitely go back

Our third visit to what is quickly becoming our favourite in the centre of Newcastle. It was a special evening with wine maker Giacometti Boscaini matching his family Masi wines to the wonderful food on the face of it might seem pricey at 95 pounds a head but it was excellent value the food was amazing 5 courses of deliciousness with matching wines and you didn’t just get one glass they just kept coming round and pouring ! We even left with a goodie bag with some of their lovely faccacia and some chorizo, can’t wait for the next one !!

Our first time back since its reopening and glory hallelujah, it was as good as ever. Matt and his team have resurrected this much loved restaurant after all the trials and tribulations of covid. Long may it continue.

What a fabulous night. We reserved dinner here before a night at the theatre and the wine list and cocktails hit the spot. Happened to mention to the waiting staff that the deep red paired very well with Belgian chocolate and, before we knew it, the manageress had popped down the street and bought a serving of handmade truffles for us to enjoy with the wine. The tasting board and tapas-stye dishes were to do for, artisan meats, cheeses and breads of the finest quality. Not cheap ,but then we don't mind paying for excellence. All in all, an exceptional dining experience and now right up there with Newcastle's atmospheric, gastronomic delights and service over and above, as it should be.

Friendly staff service good as was food.

This was recommended by a friend of my daughter so we gave it a try and were not disappointed. Oysters were good, and the mix of small and large plates came out at a nice pace so that we were not overawed by a table of food. The stuffed Courgette flowers were excellent with crispy tempura batter and nice anchovy filling. The other dishes were also good, particularly the Dexter steak and the burrata, and the Tiramisu was probaly in the top 5 of the many I've had. Also had a nice sparkling red. Would recommend this place to anyone.

Nice vibe. Quite expensive. Food wasn’t worth the price. The black pudding and egg dish was not nice and was better suited for a greasy spoon.

This was the first time we have visited and now we are asking ourselves why ? Everything from the welcome to the food and wine way surpassed our expectations! I had possibly the best cocktail I have aver drunk and the panacotta was a revelation already booked to return !

We went for lunch and tried the set menu. The food was lovely and the wine selection is beyond compare. The staff were friendly and efficient, will try again one evening as there was so much left to try. Loved the decor and the ambience.

What’s not to love about this place?! Food, drinks, atmosphere & service outstanding Scallops absolutely to die for, the sweetest lamb cutlets you could ever imagine and a Basque Burnt Cheesecake like nothing you’ve ever tasted this side of San Sebastián; great wine list and amazing cocktails - you’ll be hard pressed to find a better place in Newcastle!!!

Our first visit here and we were greeted with warmth as though they knew us. Amazing well curated menu that gives you the chance to build your meal and share with others at the table.my anchovies were meaty and piquantly salty and the King scallops were the largish and tastiest I have ever had cooked to perfection. Another member had the delicious cod and some else had the monkfish which was a generous meaty portion. Service was efficient and very friendly with great attention to detail. The restaurant has a great buzz to it. Highly recommend

Great vibe as soon as we walked into this upmarket wine bar and restaurant. We were able to sample three wines before we choose the right bottle for us. The staff are knowledgable and friendly and the food was “amazing”. The best we’ve had in a very long time. Including a holiday to Italy and recent stays in London. We cannot recommend St Vincent’s enough.

I’m baffled by the low rating amongst other restaurants in Newcastle for St Vincent, because it is quite superb. I’ve travelled a fair amount this year - South Africa, USA, France, Israel - and St Vincent provided us with the best meal we’ve had all year. Firstly, the room - it is trendy, comfortable and well laid out. There was a fantastic atmosphere on the Saturday night we went. Great welcome and they offered us an alternative table with no hesitation (our allotted table was right next to the front door - no thanks). Service by the three people we spoke to was faultless and good fun (the 20 minute wait for a drink was the only mild downer). But the food, oh my goodness, the food was exquisite. I have never had such incredible scallops. Three enormous king size from the Orkneys I think. Perfectly cooked and just amazing. I would go back just to have those again. Main was a wonderful monk fish, again perfectly cooked. Interesting wine list - a bit light on rose options but all reasonably priced. All in all, £85 a head including tip. An absolute bargain for the quality of everything. Our new favourite restaurant. Go!

We visited on recommendation and thank goodness we did, absolutely faultless from arriving to leaving !! Firstly, beautifully thought out restaurant, comfortable vibes as soon as we walked inside immaculately clean and superbly organised, lots of options for seating really really well thought out !...

Pricey but unique, noisy when full so tinnitus folks might avoid!

Absolutely superb meal. We’d been really looking forward to visiting since the reopening and this didn’t disappoint. Sat at the bar and the bar wasn’t disappointed. Served primarily by the lovely Dan and Lou. Unfortunately missed the name of the Italian GM but she made us feel very welcome. A top spot in Newcastle’s restaurant scene.

Only went for coffee there, but excellent service, so pleasant to be in, a little downside is the music is too loud so not easy to talk. Otherwise I definitely recommend, and would go myself again.

Fabulous food, pre theatre menu super value too. Great relaxed vibe, good music and lovely efficient staff ,

Amazing place for food and wine :)

Excellent cuisine, great relaxed atmosphere, highly recommended

The best restaurant meal I’ve had in a very long time (time is relative, right?) Just a superbly cooked and seasoned sirloin, fabulous monkfish and everything that goes with it (peas,chard - extra, spuds included) The team in here know exactly what they are up...

Incredible meal from start to finish every dish was full of flavour. Cocktail and wine also top notch. One minor downside was the pace, service was very relaxed I'd go as far to say a little slow. So happy this place has reopened and look forward to returning.

Great vibe. Super food. Terrific wine. Incredibly friendly and efficient staff

Fabulous food, fabulous staff, fabulous atmosphere! One of those restaurants that manages to strike the perfect balance….St Vincent is casual, laid back yet, feels very special! The food was fantastic, plenty of choice and the portion sizes we found, were all very generous! Something as...

Absolutely fantastic meal. My husband and I started with the crab bruschetta and the king scallops then a main meal of grilled monkfish and dexter sirloin. Everything was cooked to perfection, so full of flavour. A wonderful meal. All staff were very friendly I can't...

As always, the 21 group excels..... Great food, wine and music..... Great service from Matt and his team. Amazing food from Martin. The Lamb Chops were fab. Zuchinni frites wow.... You could be dining on the Amalfi Coast, or indeed on the King's Road, Chelsea...!!...

The music was way too loud, which made conversation difficult. I had Scallops to start which were OK, but it would have been nice to have some bread to mop up the garlicky butter. Main was Spaghetti with clams, this was way too salty for...

Popped in to share a bottle of wine and some food while staying in Newcastle and loved it. Staff were excellent and very friendly. Good wine list and choice of small or larger plates.

Decided to pop in after the show at Live Theatre. The staff could not have been more friendly or accommodating. We had a couple of cocktails each and a sharing plate. I could have almost drank the olive oil on its own, but with sourdough...

We called in for drinks after hearing that St V had reopened. The wine selection is excellent, as before.. The food we saw coming out looked and smelled delicious. It was busy and buzzy So we look forward to returning on another day

Must admit I'm not too keen on the options on the food menu, but this place is my favourite destination in Newcastle for wine. Brilliant selection of wines by the glass!

Went here for daughters birthday, food was very nice and service excellent, would thoroughly recommend.

Visited as a larger group including children - the restaurant doesn't seem overly set up for children. The food was pretty good though - croque monsieur was good, but a little too mustardy. Macaroni cheese with black truffles and the butternut squash with spicy yoghurt,...

I enjoyed the food and the restaurant has a good atmosphere but thought the the circular, cafe-style table that we were sitting at was too small for the small plates concept (the table was cluttered).

Visited here after hearing it was very good from friends and other people.. and my opinion was that it was very good food and good service too.. We were told to order 3 tapas each as it isn't a huge amount but enough if you...

Delicious food, far better than any tasting menu at an expensive restaurant. Fab atmosphere. Really enjoyed our night.

St Vincent is a relative newcomer to Newcastle's Quayside restaurant scene with its high end tapas style menu and intriguing Italian-influenced dishes. I really wanted to love this place as I was a big fan of its predecessor, Caffe Vivo. Owner Terry Laybourne has a...

Excellent bistro. Classic food, modern concept, fantastic service! Top Wine! Perfect for pre theatre/Sage dining or just for a good meal. Just go and try it.

Brilliant wine & food, excellent service. Mark particularly knowledgable & helpful. Been several times over several weekends always been fantastic.

Visited on restaurant week and the food was incredible. Really great and fantastic value for money! Don’t be underestimated by ‘small plates’ you soon fill up!

Discovered this in restaurant week. Very busy and had to wait but they said that’s not normal. Couldn’t fault service. Food absolutely delicious. Prices what you would expect In a good restaurant. High step to get in although you can get in from live theatre if that is a problem.

Best wine bar in the north east! Phenomenal service attentive and kind staff and amazing small plates ! Matt and all staff are accommodating of any level of wine expertise and will find the right drink for anyone ! Absolute favourite- best ravioli and tiramisu I have had outside of Italy !

Dined here for restaurant week as part of a group and loved it. Staff were lovely, service great, food delicious and wine fine!I opted for the Chablis which was a great choice. If there’s something particular you like and just want a glass the staff are quite helpful to accommodate. My favourite of the dishes was the mussels, butternut squash and the broccoli with pecorino. I’ll definitely be back!4 small plates for £15 was good value.

Great lunch spot complete with Pinot Geordie from Laneberg Urban Winery.

Things probably didn't start well due to a group of smokers right outside the entrance to the restaurant - It would've been good to see a member of staff ask them to move round the corner away from people walking into the restaurant. That kind of put a dampener on things immediately.The food, while some of the dishes were really tasty, some were a bit bland - the mussels in particular didn't really impress and that was probably the dish I was most looking forward to. I don't know whether it was just my ignorance but we ordered 4 small plates each and I ended up with two before my partner had been given one of hers... then both of our chips came out last out of all the dishes. Just seemed a bit messy and unorganised where you'd think a bit of common sense would be applied to which dishes you serve first. For our desert we had tiramisu and we both felt like that probably saved the meal. The service throughout was good - can't really complain about the waiting staff. It was a busy evening and can only imagine how stressful it can be with a busy restaurant.The wine was expensive, but was very nice. I think the cheapest bottle I saw on the menu was £25 and that seemed a bit extortionate.Didn't really feel that it was fair to put a compulsory 10% service charge on the bill. That seems like a bit of a dated practice and when reading through other reviews to find that only a small portion of that goes to the waiting staff, it feels a bit unfair.We've been following the restaurant for a while and been meaning to book for ages but it ended up falling a bit short of our expectations. I don't feel like we'd go back unless it was with a bigger group and with a bit more knowledge of the menu and the best way to order plates suited to who you're dining with - Veggie/Meat eater etc.

Simply perfect! Great meal as part of restaurant week. Food, wine and service were excellent. We’ll be back.

We had a light lunch / brunch on Sunday, very impressed with the standard of the food which came out. Enormous selection of wines by the bottle, plus about 20 bottles open for wine by the glass ( and I think this changes). Nice cocktail selection too. But while we we there we saw people having a cake and coffee - it's that sort of place. Choose what you like, it's very chilled

Wow! What a beauty of a bacon and egg sandwich! Simple done sublime!! Amazing place with fantastic food, service and atmosphere to match!! Keep up the good work

A little on the pricey side but fantastic wine and food. The wine list is sensational and the staff are knowledgeable. Dining is tapas style and is delicious. The service could do with a little improvement as our glasses spent a lot of time empty. They could have sold us 2 more large glasses of wine each if they'd been more on it.

Certainly above average food, a variety of small plates, which is great for sharing. Visited just after new year, so a few favourites were unavailable. Great place for food with friends.

Amazing food. Casual vibe. Great drinks. Knowledgable staff. Deffo recommend

Because a couple of bottles of Malbec is never enough for 4 people on a night out we visited 21s sister establishment after a great meal at 21. Interesting range of wines- see photo , another classy venue like 21- music didn’t drown out conversation and attracts right clientele.