The best restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne North East

This place is wonderful. We found it during a Google search and decided to risk it. I couldn't be more pleased with our decision. The staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. My son and I had the brunch bowl and my husband had the dhal. Then we each had a different vegan dessert. How often it is that you get a choice of vegan dessert? Often there's nothing at all. We visited at lunchtime and it was not busy. Don't miss this restaurant. It really is worth it.

Absolutely fantastic! High quality, well presented food and drinks which are reasonably priced. Brilliant atmosphere, with super friendly staff who go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. Gluten-free customers also catered for (very well)! Also worth a mention is their wonderful selection of fresh cakes - always spoilt for choice when we drop by!

Food amazing, far too much to eat, atmosphere so inviting and relaxed, the young man on the bar knew his stuff, very attentive and informative and will definitely be returning, well recommended

I've been going to the Big River Bakery for a long time and I can thoroughly recommend their stottie cakes (sorry Greggs - must do better). When you buy stotties in good old fashioned style when they are warm the staff ask if you want them in individual brown bags as it keeps them fresher when hot. The shop is nearly always busy and the staff are always cheerful and helpful. The community support offered by the Bakery is second to none and every purchase made helps but the prices remain very reasonable. Stotties can be frozen easily and defrost well. My next challenge is to try to get a chilli cheese baguette but they fly off the shelves faster than that overpriced drink beginning with a P did 12 months ago. A HUGE WELL DONE to everyone at Big River Bakery - you deserve it.

We sailed the Panama itinerary on our recent cruise and enjoyed every minute of it despite my nearly losing my left hand middle finger due to the heat swelling it so much my titanium ring had to be cut off with a diamond rotary cutter. My wife and I loved the slides, go carts, virtual gaming experience, spa, and most of the excursions. The entertainment shows were fab and the resident Temperature Band was top class with a fab singer. The dining options were very good and we used 5 of the specialty dining options with only one disappointment at the Italian Onda by Scarpatti restaurant where we both chose veal that was inedible, tough and sinewy, it let the ship down completely! We have booked for the new Viva next year in July around the Med, hope it's Italian is much better! Of the excursions, the best were in the more civilised areas of Mexico and the United States, the others took too long to reach by either coach, boat or truck and then we had no time left to enjoy the place we were going to before we had to get back on the transport to get back to the ship! We would suggest the cruise directors make sure better information is given out in future giving distance and times to reach the destination points. Our stateroom attendant was excellent and our stateroom was very comfortable with an adequate balcony. I got stuck in the middle of the fast slide due to wearing a rash vest and had to get out through an escape hatch, but went on it again without the vest and all went well. Sun loungers and sun umbrellas were plenty on the decks, and waiter Services were good. Overall a great hiday cruise, loved San Francisco stay at the end of the cruise too.

Unreal pints, even more unreal staff. A must visit if you are in the Newcastle area. Truly something spectacular, I’m doubtful I’ll ever see such a place while I’m still alive!

I'm writing this food review on behalf of our four year old: "5 golden stars for the bread and for the flavours. And 5 golden stars for this little bit of hash brown. Mmm." (She gave the review while eating) So there you go, need I say more 😂🙌

Hidden gem just off the coast road! The pizzas, pastas, paninis and frittis are exceptional, the quality of the ingredients is amazing! Definitely the freshest, most delicious and authentic Italian food you will find in the North East (and probably that I’ve had in all of the U.K.). The owners are so welcoming and always make such an effort to ensure you have everything you could need. It truly is the best experience going to Caffe Rustico!

Good food, great atmosphere, owner is very friendly and accommodating would recommend.

Just had a large fish and chips,5 minute wait but it was worth it, lovely moist perfectly cooked piece of cod and fluffy chips 10 out of 10.

I have always enjoyed the food I have had from Hugo's and it was the same on this visit. My panini was excellent and all food is freshly made by the charming owner who is always so friendly.

We visited the new store located inside a barber’s shops within Jesmond. The shop is unique but would benefit from some further seating area. The coffee was nice and fresh. Nicely roasted coffee beans with a good dark flavour.

This is the very best place for breakfast or a quick snack or an afternoon meal. Very reasonable in price, very friendly, I go out of my way to come to this place its really worth it!