The French Quarter in Newcastle upon Tyne

Lovely service, superb food and wine across the whole range (from sides to mains, wines to desserts) and a beautiful cozy ambiance. We always stop by when visiting Newcastle :)

Small plate French cuisine. Friendly and helpful staff. Great atmosphere. Absolute find on our weekend in Newcastle.

My partner and I had a wonderful time at the French Quarter. We sampled a great selection of the menu and 3 of their wine flights. Terina was our host and we found her incredibly knowledgeable and elevated our experience hugely! The dauphinoise potatoes and trio of desserts were sensational.

Visited in the evening with two friends on a ‘reunion trip’ to Newcastle. Two of us studied French, so very appropriate! It’s a fantastic place….decor is modern rustic, cosy and French themed. The service was fantastic. Staff are knowledgeable, very friendly and accommodating so it was a relaxing experience. The food is superb! We had a sharing board of French charcuterie to start, followed by Confit de Canard for two of us - one of the best confit duck legs I have eaten - and Crevettes Pil Pil for the third which was full of flavour. We shared a bottle of Picpoul de Pinet which was perfect. It was a great find and a hugely enjoyable experience. Wish I lived closer as I would visit again very soon!

Elegant and comfortable at the same time, this is a little oasis. The haricots verts were crisp and seasoned to enhance the flavor. The special salmon in dill cream sauce was delicate and delicious. My family had a medley of beets and veg that was subtly flavoured and cooked to perfection. Top with a superb wine and you have at 10 out of 10!

Superb. As always. We return often. With friends or just two of us. Team are always as 100% as the food. Have recommended to a ton of people and they all agree!

We love this restaurant! We came for our third visit for our wedding anniversary and it was as good as ever. Excellent food, excellent service, excellent wine, perfect

Despite being in a railway arch this restaurant has an original and authentic lay out on two levels. The menu was very much like a tapas which the waiter guided us through. The dishes were full of flavour and succulent, so much so that we had to have a dessert. This restaurant is an authentic and classy little gem which must not be missed if you’re in Newcastle. Sheer quality. One of the best experiences I have had.

Le confit de canard par excellence!!! Quite frankly probably the best restaurant in Newcastle, and I've been to most. An unpretentious homely vibe acts as the perfect 'accoutrement' to the delicious food. A place apart, book well in advance, it's supremely popular. Le Quartier Francais. C'est tellement extra!!

Fantastic place, food was amazing and service was very good.

Visited the place yesterday. Food was delicious. Customer service was great, staff were knowledgeable about the food and gave excellent recommendations. 😊

The service was perfect, food was divine. Server from Wolverhampton was incredibly lovely and chatty, giving us recommendations for a good night out and made us feel incredibly welcome to the city. Even tempted to come back here tomorrow night. The meat and cheese charcuterie board was delicious, and extremely well explained by the servers. 10/10 restaurant and bar

Came here for my partner’s birthday - we were served by El who was absolutely lovely and created a warm, friendly atmosphere with her great sense of humour and fab service. The mushroom bourguignon was genuinely the best thing I have ever eaten… So glad local independent restaurants like this exist! Keep up the amazing work guys

Absolutely no complaints to be made about The French Quarter. Food here is delicious! I love that its 'tapas style' so you can try multiple dishes. We went for a late lunch to celebrate my upcoming wedding and everything was perfect. Our server was lovely and knowledgable and recommended a twist to my drink which was really tasty. The decor and atmosphere are also really nice. There is nothing that wasn't spot on and I can't wait to visit again.

It was amazing. Would be a regular if I could.

We enjoyed the set menu plus some dishes from the lunch menu. Particularly enjoyed the mackerel and the chocolate mousse. Great seasoning too throughout. Would recommend.

We arrived early and without a reservation. They provided a table and we had a drink while we waited for the kitchen to open. Callum was a great server and the food was delicious.

Me and my partner dined here for a belated birthday gift and could not have been more impressed by the staff and the restaurant in general! Tom our server had the perfect level of attentiveness making sure we were having a great time whilst also leaving us to enjoy the restaurants atmosphere. Tarina (I believe that’s her name) the general manager was just as classy. Very funny, welcoming and made us feel as if we had been there 100 times before! The food was way beyond our expectations and every single bite was incredible. We left Tom to decide our main meat dish and he gave us the confit duck leg in orange sauce which blew our minds! From first sip of water to last spoonful of chocolate mousse and espresso we could not fault a single thing. Whenever we are back down in Newcastle it will be non negotiable that we will be phoning to make a reservation. 11/10

Lovely restaurant and wonderful service. Highly recommended 👌

The best restaurant me and my partner have ever been too, staff are attentive throughout the booking. Always welcoming and actively encourage you to try new aspects of their menu.

Very good food but the portions are small. Easy to run up a large bill for 2.

Nice place main course was abit underwhelming but staff were very friendly would go there again

Fabulous! The brochettes de poissons were excellent! Nice touch with the merguez ! Also loved the confit de canard. I picked the ratatouille and it was almost as nice as me mam's back in France! :o) It was just really nice! Finished it with the crème brûlée and an île flottante.... Soooooo yummy. I guess I'll have to come back to try more. Thank you for the nice evening.

Outstanding food, drinks & service.

The French Quarter offers a fantastic dining experience with delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and outstanding service. From the moment we arrived, the staff were exceptionally welcoming and knowledgeable about the menu, offering great recommendations and insight into the dishes. The quality of the food was excellent, with rich flavors and beautifully presented plates that truly captured the essence of French cuisine. The ambiance was cozy yet vibrant, making it a great spot for both intimate dinners and group gatherings. The attention to detail in both the décor and the service added to the overall experience. The only downside was that I had requested a small birthday acknowledgment for my partner, which unfortunately did not happen. It was a little disappointing, especially on a special occasion. However, aside from that, everything else was impeccable. Overall, I would highly recommend The French Quarter. If you're looking for great food, a lovely setting, and attentive staff, it's definitely worth a visit!

Called off in here for dinner a few days before New Year’s Eve on a bustling Sunday evening. Had a bit of a wait before staff took our order, but I can cope with that as they were so busy. Drinks: Opted for the house wine, and wasn’t disappointed. Exceptionally good quality. Food: Loved the steak! Full of flavour. The dauphinoise potatoes didn’t disappoint. One minor criticism is that the frog legs seemed a little lacking something, with the parsley and garlic sauce a little too thin to cling or offer much flavour. Lived in France for a few years, so have had a fair few of them and think they should probably review that particular dish. The rest of the meal was absolutely lovely though, so wouldn’t let this put me off recommending the place. Finished off with a wonderful Café Gourmand with one of the best dessert wine pairing selections I’ve had in a long time. Loved the way they placed the tasting notes around the glasses. All-in-all: I’d definitely return and recommend.

Absolutely fabulous best French restaurant I’ve been to French tapas style genius you must try. Ella shows front of house, Elouise superb and staff too many to mention. Chef fantastic defo 5 star a must in a beautiful arch quarter ❤️❤️

Been here a few times. Always enjoyable. The staff are helpful and friendly and the food very tasty. Prices are fair.

Fantastic once again. Food , atmosphere and service all exceptional. The waitress for the evening, El, was great

One of the best meals I’ve eaten! Food was cooked to perfection with so much flavour. Highly recommend!

Excellent food, well informed staff, well chosen wines. A bit crowded and noisy but not overwhelmingly so. Cost quality ratio very reasonable for a visitor from the South at least!

Had a lovely meal with my partner on Monday. Dined on the restaurant week deal except for adding an off set off menu dessert. Everything was very nice along with the wine too!

Dined out for restaurant week. Lovely warm welcome and excellent service. Food was lovely and they quickly rectified an issue with my dessert.

Cosy restaurant serving a good variety of food. We both had steak, Bavette à l’échalote from the standard menu which was pieces of beef, unfortunately rather small pieces and overcooked, and one 'special' which was perfect. French beans and dauphinoise sides were very nice as was the crème brûlée à la vanille. Wine flight gave the opportunity to experience different wines. Service was very professional but could have been more helpful but overall a nice evening with a relaxed atmosphere.

Adore this restaurant. We have been 3 times now, we live down in London, or else it would be so much more regular. Ted, one of the servers, remembered us (it’s been almost a year) and was so wonderful throughout the evening. Super attentive, positive and professional. So was T with our bookings. In fact all the staff are lovely and have been there since we first started coming, says a lot about the management. Food is divine, quintessentially French and tastes delicious. The Duck and Beef Bourguignon are my favorite! The music is French, which makes a huge boost to the ambiance and authenticity. If you asked me to name a negative….all it would be is that it is located too far from us to be able to be regulars. Highly recommend The French Quarter any day of the week!

We loved this restaurant Great service, atmosphere,prices and food !! Will definitely be back

Really great find. Excellent service, warm and cosy restaurant plus the food was hot and flavoursome

Great service, explained the menu well, beautiful decor and really tasty food. Highly recommend 👌

Wonderful experience. Great food and staff.. The meat is halal too which was a welcome surprise. Would definitely recommend it to you to try.

Really lovely food and excellent service only Lost a mark on the chips a little overcooked for my taste

Amazing restaurant, food to die for & wonderful service by lovely people. Thank you again. WE WILL BE BACK XXX

The French Quarter is easily one of my top five restaurants in Newcastle and an absolute must visit if you're looking for a high quality meal paired with outstanding service. The restaurant itself is beautiful, tucked away in a charming archway near Newcastle’s historic castle. The ambience is warm and inviting, setting the perfect tone for an exceptional dining experience. We began with a charcuterie board, which was perfectly portioned for three people to share and was a great way to start the meal. For the mains, I chose the duck, and it was absolutely incredible ... Tender and just melted in your mouth, bursting with flavour. We also shared a few sides, and the dauphinoise potatoes were rich, creamy, and unforgettable. The service was excellent. Attentive, friendly, and professional, which really elevated the experience. While the prices might seem a bit steep at first glance, the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere makes it more than worth it.

Fantastic restaurant. The food was great, I really enjoyed the wine/cheese selection and the staff were very knowledgeable and nice Highly recommended!

Just had a fabulous lunch with four friends. Will definitely bring going back.

An absolute gem of a restaurant. Food was delicious and there was an extensive wine list. I particularly liked the choice of very affordable wine flights which gave me the opportunity to sample different ones. They were all very good. The staff were friendly and very knowledgeable. All in all an exceptional lunch and good value too. First visit and will definitely return.

Amazing dinner with lush staff who really knew what they were selling. The pudding/wine flight is something else

superb food. Service was very good, look forward to returning again

I chose the French Quarter based on my previous enjoyable experience with a group of friends. On this occasion a friend and I were celebrating and we were looking forward to special food on a special occasion as the price dictates. However, I am sorry to say I was disappointed yesterday, Friday 12th October. We chose the fixed price lunch Menu which as an avid Francophile is often very good value in France and seemed to be the best value option. My starter had great flavour, prawns (x3) in a delicious sauce with nice tasting bread was enjoyable. The main course was presented as a salad with fondu style cheese, potatoes and ham. It was a rich dish, however, even taking this into consideration, it was a small portion with very little ham content and large off-putting lumps of potato, albeit with a tasty cheese sauce accompanied by a very averagely dressed green salad. It was the dessert which really fell flat in my opinion. Bearing in mind this course was priced at £10, yes, not 'a la Carte' but still pricey consisted of wafer thin shards of meringue, tasty strawberries topped with green foliage and minuscule dots of white chocolate which could barely be seen or tasted. This desert was dry and unappetising. The lovely glass of sparkling wine was good value as was the coffee. But, I'm sorry to say French Quarter, despite the warm, friendly welcoming staff, whoever oversees the food quality I have to say on this occasion it was poor value and lacked that certain 'je ne sais quoi'. I'm not usually the sort of person who complains either.

A nice little restaurant, under the arches of the main railway line into Newcastle Central Station. Not crowded, room between tables. The menu was a little difficult to navigate for a first-timer. However, the staff were efficient in explaining how it worked. I was with my daughter and her fiance. We had a mixed platter to start. A really nice selection and quite generous too. Mains, mussels, beautifully cooked, chips were superb! Advertised as moules mariniere, but were really ala creme. Nice though. Bouef bourginion was tasty. We ordered the bread basket, we needed to order a second one. Nice for a treat, too expensive (for me at least) to a regular haunt. Overall, a very pleasant experience.

Absolutely wonderful evening celebrating my wife's birthday. Food, drink and attentiveness of staff was first class. 3rd time I've visted and will keep going back.

The food was Absolutely Amazing

In my opinion the best restaurant in Newcastle. The menu is so good you'll want to keep coming back just to try everything, the figs with goats cheese is almost addictively delicious. Pairing with the great food is a drinks menu that can satisfy any palate, if you like wine it's got a fantastic selection (as you'd expect from any self respecting French restaurant of course), if you like cocktails it's got you covered there with classics and contemporaries, if you like beer it's got options to go perfectly with the food. I really can't recommend this place enough and even though it's on the higher end price wise I've never felt like I didn't get good value.

Ted our server was absolutely fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable about food allergies and made sure everything was gluten free for me. It has been a very long time since I have had such fantastic service. The food is very rich and flavourful and although it is a little pricey it is worth every penny Highly recommend

Great food and attention to detail. Staff is super helpful and friendly and the food is delicious 😋

Excellent and seemingly authentic French. Best dauphinoise I can remember after a dodgy looking but really nice baked Camembert. Bougignon was very good though bavette was a bit on the tough side. Noted it would. Ll have been better served on hot plates….personal preference

Little Saturday lunch date with my niece, wonderful service, delicious food and amazing Cafe Gourmand with wine pairings, just a truly wonderful experience every time we go 😊 thank you 9

I’ve been here a few time now and always leave feeling impressed by both the service and the food. The staff are all incredibly friendly and helpful whilst the food is cooked to perfection. The mixed charcuterie and cheese board is a great starter to any meal and the bavette is my favourite dish. Loads of great wine to try, too! And in a really quirky building with a great atmosphere. Book well in advance as it is v popular. Thank you :)

We had an evening by the bar having some lovely drinks and tapas. Ted behind the bar is enthusiastic and friendly and has a lot of knowledge about the drinks and food. The staff in general very friendly and welcoming. A happy place to visit for some super tasty food and wine. It seemed fully booked so worth reserving a table if you can.

The staff were wonderfully helpful, the vibe was gorgeous and the food was absolutely perfect. Celebrated our anniversary here this Saturday gone and will 100% be coming again!

Really impressive experience. Vibe is lovely, classy without being stuffy or overly formal. Incredible food and quick, friendly service. Portions were generous and worth the money. Recommend the potatoes dauphinois, beef bourginon, bavette steak.

Great restaurant, staff were welcoming and we felt at ease. Really relaxed atmosphere. The menu and the format may put people off, but the staff do a superb job explaining the process. Food and wine knowledge excellent. Food quality and taste was exceptional. Elle was our waitress and she was top class.

One of my favourite restaurants in the town!

Amazing food and great wine selection. Great service and they were able to fit us in without a reservation

Delicious food and wine. The customer service was excellent.

One of the best restaurants in Newcastle. Affordable, great value for money with excellent customer service.

Nice place, been here several times. Good food, but unfortunately, nothing wowed us last time. Our last visit was during a restaurant week, and I have to say it was very disappointing, not a strong menu and presentation, food cooked well,but as I said nothing excited us. In total, I would give this place a solid 3.5 out of 5.

Amazing service and wonderful options of wine, cheese board was also tasteful 🧀 We were not really impressed with the food though and quantity of it, as we had higher expectations based on the hype around the place. We would definitely revisit for wine and cheese options

There two of us and we had 3 small plates for lunch and they were miniscule. There simply wasn’t enough to eat and the servings have got smaller. I like this place but I will seriously consider not coming back. Very disappointing. Pudding was good though.

Great food, ambience and service

Fantastic evening after graduation. French tapas is a great idea and a nice change from 'fine dining' when you select a taster menu - you're able to choose what you want and have plenty of variety. Eaten at SIX recently and enjoyed this as much.

Nice Restaurant We tested the menu at noon and were satisfied. Friendly servants, meals ok, but we had to wait very long for our dishes.

Outstanding service, food and drinks. Will most definitely be back

Great place which we booked for my daughter’s graduation. Restaurant were very understanding about moving the booking time and were very accommodating. Food and service were excellent. Would highly recommend.

Food was lovely but the evening menu was small and not much choice. Waitress recommended their beer on draft but wasn’t great at all.

First time here, great food, even better service. Will be coming back! Unfortunately I didn't get any food pics.

For two people, a small charcuterie board and one or two extra dishes (highly recommend the baked camembert and the aubergine caviar) will have you full. The chocolate mousse is beautiful, if you have room for dessert.

The staff were fantastic, as was the food. If in Newcastle, a place not to be missed.

We chose a selection of three aperitifs (2 veg, 1 meat) followed by lemon sole with almonds, boeuf bourguignon and gratin dauphinois. All dishes were delicious. Our drinks were good, house fizz, wine flights (3 glasses of different wines), zero alcohol cider and Pineau des Charentes. Desserts were class and French. Yes 10% is added to the bill and I expected it and not a problem if tipping for quality is your thing. Will I be back - oh yes!

Been there for few drinks , love the place. Wilk definitely go back for the food

Brilliant place, always great food and a marvellous selection of wines and spirits. A total French experience.

Great quality meal and service. Recommended.

Food was really great, loved the the tapas type french food

Great first visit, food superb. Great selection of drinks. You might need to book.

the staff go out there way to tell you what your getting well overpriced though for what you get you even have to buy bread as an extra for some of the starters that should come with bread as standard extra fiver please rip off

Let me say this outright because it's ten stars all around i love eating here or grabbing a take out its a ten star in my book and do give it a try

Lovely food, great service...thanks for a lovely meal

A difficult review this one. The food was actually lovely but the whole experience was spoiled by the guy who served us. Did the hard sell and then 75 minutes into the meal when we asked for a break before ordering dessert said he could 'give us 10 minutes' . I asked him to confirm that we had the table for another 45 minutes as I had been asked to agree on the email confirming our booking. He agreed this was the case with no apology and added 10% service charge to our bill without even pointing it out. I would not have paid it had I known. A lovely evening spoiled

Lovely meal at the French Quarter. Service was relaxed, food was great and the wine list extensive. Definitely worth a visit.

What a lovely restaurant. My son had been there once and knows how much we enjoy good food, nice wine and how much we value a good atmosphere. The French Quarter managed to tick all the boxes for us. We had a nice selection of food to share among us, two wine carrafes and some dessert. Everything was lovely, and the service was superb. We will visit again when we are back in Newcastle again.

After reading others reviews about the Discovery Wine tasting flights I decided to book a wine and cheese date with my fiancé here yesterday and we weren't disappointed in the least. From the moment I picked up the phone to book a table until we walked out the door we were treated like royalty by the lovely staff. Wine selection was incredible and beautiful. We ordered the large meat and cheese selection board and white wine discovery flights. Everything was divine. Great experience. Will definitely be back.

Excellent again, very busy so pleased we booked.

Day out to The Toon and stepped off the train and went to lunch here. Very nice. Good food and drink, and cheerful service. One of the group recommended I have the "Jockey's Whips" (chips) and they were nice chunky crispy ones. Overall a recommendation. Price was a wee bit steep but I didn't order the wine or see the bill so someone may have ordered a couple of bottles at the top end!

I had been French quarter twice. The first time on lunch was quite nice. I found out don’t be too greedy other too much foods. Two starter and two main course share with my friend. The portion is small but it tastes nice. It just bought me back second time for my husband birthday. The lunch service is just so so. 20 to 30 £ each with drink. But it is very very good you found French food at Newcastle which is great. Because it was my husband birthday. We got recommendation from the waiter he did give us good choice. The French quarter portion a bit smaller then normal and also it was birthday. We were keep ordering a lots foods. Still did not feel full 🤤. £ 80each only one drink. I am sure if you enjoy wine then the foods match with it will be excellent and it is the style of this menu created for.😊

Fantastic afternoon at the French Quarter. Food to die for and the wine was delectable.

One of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. Excellent food, every dish was perfect, friendly service that was attentive and professional without being over formal. If it was closer to home I would be a regular.

We had a very pleasant dinner here, last weekend. The food was very good, especially cheese and the gratin dauphinois potatoes. The atmosphere was very relaxed and the service was excellent. Highly recommended for a meal in Newcastle centre

Typically French. Food amazing. Good portions,authentic.

Pork medallions deserve a medallion amirite

They really really looked after us here. Proper Francais style. Take a look at the pictures, they speak for themselves. I didn’t have any wine coz have given up drinking but have included the menu for you all. Highly recommended for good affordable and tasty filling guilt free food.

Nice food and a good atmosphere, the servers were really friendly. I got the fish skewers and green beans, it was nice and light.