The Small Canteen in Newcastle upon Tyne

Excellent 10/10 for service, food atmosphere loved it best hearty food in Newcastle- the blood orange steamed pud was historic we will be back -Thanks

Small but perfectly formed . The food was absolutely outstanding as were the cocktails . Reasonably priced wine also . Will deffo return and recommend!

You wouldn’t just stumble over this place, you’d go because you know it’s there. It’s literally a one man band with a chef who puts his all into everything. It’s very small and the menu changes frequently. Food portions are very generous so go when hungry! I loved the food and enjoyed every course. Home made black cherry sorbet was wow! In fact all of the food was. A great place to go and eat and simply enjoy great very affordable food. Will definitely be going back

Small, unfussy, relatively inexpensive and bloody marvellous. Warning: it really is tiny. Literally room for four or perhaps five covers. But if you can get a reservation, you won't regret it. The "menu" changes daily, and is simply written on what looks like a DIY blackboard. The night we went, I had duck croquettes to start and a beef shin lasagne. Both were magnificent - and magnificently unfussy. Dessert was an indulgent, dark slice of something chcolate and pistachio -related. Bliss. You want coffee? It's back to the early 1990s and a cafetiere. You want the loo? It's outside and next door. But if you want a fantastic meal at (given the quality of the food) an absurdly reasonable price, this (very).small canteen is for you.

Exceptional food, service and atmosphere. The whole team couldn't have been more welcoming. We loved the food, from the complementary bread and dips to the starter, main (with side included in the price) and pudding. Fresh, exciting, yet simple everything was delicious! We can't wait to come back again!

This is easily one of the best restaurants in Newcastle. The food is all cooked by a single chef who tends to everything with the utmost care. The prices are incredibly reasonable, including the price of wine. The menu changes regularly with everything being cooked expertly with a really personal touch. I had amazing smoked haddock croquettes to start (£8) and confit duck (£19) as a main. Both were five-star dishes. My partner and I shared a bottle of Prosecco which was £22, which is so reasonable for a restaurant of this quality. I've paid a lot more for a lot less! I will definitely be returning.

This is THE spot to eat in Newcastle. I bring all my friends, visitors, and family here. Time and time again, I am/we are served the highest quality food in Newcastle. The attention to flavour profiles and presentation will struggle to be matched. We are consistently left laughing out of shere delight at each mouthful. The cosy and personal setting within a small venue provide an experience that is difficult to find anywhere else. An opportunity to speak to the owner and chef as he prepares each course is a small detail that adds a lot to the value of this establishment. The menu is regularly adapted, I leave one evening hoping to eat the same again the at next opportunity - yet are met with a whole new palate that delivers on par with the last. I am learning about my own appreciation of food alongside a talented chef who is exploring their abilities to deliver it. If you don’t know, get to know.

Banging meals all round no complaints I think the scran was amazing starter main dessert get your fill appreciate the duckin scran

once you manage to open the dodgy entrance door, it’s all good, a warm friendly welcome with a smile and you can already sense that it will be good. on the table already waiting was a glass of water, bread and 3 sauces, tapenade, aioli and a salsa verde. the menu is small but perfectly fine, ideal for the people like myself who struggle to make decisions, they also have reasonably priced, open house wines which is something always like. I presume the menu changes daily or perhaps every other day so it’s all fresh and not microwaved stuff from the freezer. I had the ham and duck terrine which was very tasty, nice with the peppercorns and warm prunes and a little salad. main was mutton, very tender, a fabulous sauce that I’d very happy to make myself and serve it my guests. had to order some more bread as it was so yum, “fare la scarpetta” as they say in Italy. It’s all cooking from the heart, proper soul food which is sadly hard to find. great food, excellent service. 10/10.

Cannot begin to say how lovely this place is! Almost before we sat down we were served iced water, bread, salsa verde and alioli - delicious! The menu is small, which is fine by me. Sadly, the fish dish main was not on tonight, but we all had amazing food. The best bit was the dessert. I had panna cotta with blackberries and the most delicious seeded tuile - sublime… and then a black cherry martini to finish, to die for! Can’t rate this place high enough!

Understandably limited choice but all 4 of us agreed everything we ate and drank was excellent-highly recommend this place

We went for an early meal at this restaurant, one Wednesday evening. I had to try three times to get a booking because it is so popular. When we arrived we were welcomed and asked to sit on stools at the higher table along the window. We ordered some drinks and almost immediately we were served bread, houmous and olive tapenade. The drinks arrived fairly quickly, a Blood Orange Negroni, which was apparently delicious and a “designer” beer which was also very nice. We normally just have one course so we decided to miss out the starters. There was a choice of three mains and my wife ordered the fish dish, and I ordered the meat dish. (the other dish is obviously vegetarian). We ordered half a litre of white wine to go with the main courses and it was delicious and extremely good value at £9. We finished our appetisers, and before the mains came two delicious home-made cheesy biscuits with a creamy cheesy dip arrived. I had chicken supreme on the bed of vegetables with a stuffed boned chicken leg . My wife had sea bream on a bed of samphire with shrimps and new potatoes. Both dishes were absolutely delicious and really quite substantial. The atmosphere was really nice. We were the first in, but by the time we left there were nine or 10 people there and because the place is so small, it was really buzzy. One slight tiny gripe would be that, at the age of 67, I would have preferred to have sat at a table rather than up on the high stools (we were first in so it made it even more difficult to understand). However this will not stop us from definitely coming back.

An excellent informal evening with well prepared and executed dishes. Ox cheeks that melted in the mouthwash accompanied by an unctuous gravy and salty spinach for our mains. This was bracketed by a smoked mackerel pate that hit the tastebuds and to finish spiced rhubarb and walnut cake and muscavado ice cream. Great value for money two very happy diners looked after by Vincent serving us he's a super guy thanks.

Excellent, always excellent. Best restaurant in Newcastle by a mile. The fact this place only has 5 star reviews says a lot. It’s small, it’s modest, the service is great, the food is fresh and different every visit, and the pricing is spot on.

I am selfish. I want the place to myself so I can always get a table. This is simple food cooked with love ... and it fills you up....not one of those taster places where you need a bag of chips afterwards. The menu is usually 1 veggie 1 fishy 1 meaty. Don.t whinge ... just eat . And the puds ... yummy yummy my fat tummy. The primitivo was perfect and not a silly price. PLEASE DON'T GO. Date of visit: April 2023

Came for our wedding anniversary on a Tuesday night. This is a tiny but lovely space and the food is fabulous. Our waiter was charming and the chef was v friendly. I think this would be an amazing place to book out for a celebration...

Fantastic food in a cozy atmosphere, one of my favourite spots in Newcastle. Exciting whenever a change to the menu drops!

Been to the Small Canteen twice with friends, and every time the food has been exceptional. Great ambience, well priced and always delicious. Small menu but everything in it has gone down a treat. Looking forward to returning soon!

Went for a 3 course Valentine’s meal here. Would highly recommend. Was very cosy, food is cooked fresh and they have a seasonal menu. Staff were friendly and accommodating. Best to book in advance.

There is a real buzz around the up and coming food culture in Newcastle nowadays, and The Small Canteen really does fit right in I attended on a Friday evening with my partner, and was surprised to find it really is a small canteen! It...

I visited this place with my partner after seeing it on instagram. As soon as we walked in I knew I was going to love it! The place is very cosy and intimate, the staff are kind and wholesome and the food is out of...

I went for a private party at The Small Canteen and it was perfect. All the food was brilliant: everyone attending had nothing but praise to give in the days following the party. The small space is well lit, with a vibrant atmosphere and good...

Great food, tastes so fresh. Generous portions and reasonable prices! Cody ambience, great experience! Staff very nice, excellent service! Highly recommended 😊

The food, superb, the music. Perfect. What a gorgeous atmosphere. If you want incredible food and a wonderfully relaxed evening then I will highly recommend. The wine and the duck was especially delicious Cannot wait to return

We have just had a wonderful meal with family at the Small Canteen. The waiter was wonderful, the atmosphere was incredible and the food was sublime. This is my third trip and I hate cooking, so all family occasions will be here

I cannot recommend The Small Canteen enough, such a beautiful little place with amazing staff and even better food. Such a hidden gem of Newcastle, I would make the trip out of the city centre just to visit this restaurant.

Pork and brandied prunes were stunning. Hake and mussels so fresh they must have just come out of the sea! Service was great, quick, and friendly.

Not a bad word to say about this place, food is of such a high standard and the value for money is incredibly good. A real little gem I can’t wait to visit again and again! Can’t get enough of the soft shell crab starter...

The grub is delicious, the boss is friendly (and doesn't talk football) the wine is unusual (try the orange wine you guys ...white wine made like red wine ... or something!!! And he also does do a brill pecarino) . And the price ain't bad....

The food was phenomenal and very well priced. We had a lovely meal and thoroughly enjoyed the cozy atmos

Small bistro in Newcastle. Excellent food, tapas sharing plate and soft shell crab were superb. Small but great wine and craft beer menu. Very reasonably priced. Sam , the owner and chef, lovely guy and a very talented cook. The waitress was very friendly and...

Lovely small little bistro Food was beautiful Between our party of four we had the soft shell crab starter which was wonderfully tasty. One of us had the celeriac and spinach gratin which tasted rich, creamy and very tasty and came with a roasted pepper.new...

Wow. I've just recommended the Small Canteen to a friend and was very surprised by the lack of Trip Advisor reviews. However, I was definitely not surprised that all reviews were 5 star. Newcastle's little hidden secret. What more could you want? Food, service and...

We went for tea early doors. The food was excellent with a very small menu but really good choices. The wine was excellent value at £14 per litre for house wine. The staff are very friendly and helpful. We had a very relaxed meal which...

Lovely atmosphere. The service was fantastic and the food was delicious. I like the fact that the only things on the menu was on the blackboard, it really gave us confidence in the menu

I have visited the small canteen twice and both times had my expectations exceeded. They aim to change a dish on the menu weekly and so it is ever changing and very exciting. Both times I visited the food and drinks were delicious and the...

Great food, great service, loved the atmosphere. Can’t wait to come back. Would definitely recommend this place.

I brought my mum here after she came to visit me at university. This place was amazing and the quality of food is second to none. An incredibly cosy and intimate atmosphere with extremely nice and genuine staff who served us three outstanding courses and...

Fabulous food - delicious, balanced and memorable. What a fantastic experience. Hugely recommended. You have to book as it’s tiny but worth waiting for

An absolute GEM of a place, the best food in Newcastle bar far! Really reasonably priced. The brisket was melt in the mouth, mustard mash and horseradish cream were to die for. Beautifully cooked and melt in the mouth tasty! This place is superb! My...

Been walking by here on the way to work and have been impressed by the chalkboard, ever changing, seasonal menu and have intended to make visit. Think they have only just opened. What a great place! Small and intimate but well furnished with great music....