The best restaurants in North East

Set in a farmhouse, this brilliant cafe is a must when in Northumberland for breakfast. We were pleased that the cafe was also dog friendly. The owners had a lovely manner with the dogs, and made us feel very welcome.

Just had to write one final review of this excellent restaurant which is now sadly closed. We were lucky enough to have our second (and now, final) chance to try their tasting menu, and every dish was a delight. Looking forward to seeing whether there will be a new place with Michelin stars to try soon!

Visited this restaurant after drinks in Newcastle. It's a lovely place inside 😊 the staff are helpful and the food is great. Had the chicken, which was plentiful , lots of rice too.

OMG what a hidden gem. For starters my son had the mussels and they were delicious; a beautiful creamy sauce with just enough heat. I had the risotto balls and they were to die for, I could have had them again. We both had pizza for our main and the pizza was lovely, a nice crusty base with a lovely delicate flavour and the toppings were superb. We'll definitely be back.

Lovely food, great service. All on time and relaxed. Just above the brilliant Pelaw Inn 👍👍👍👍 Top marks Well worth a visit.

Seriously good scones -such a wide variety spoilt for choice! Chose cherry scones -filled with cherries! Excellent coffee too? Friendly staff and atmosphere!

We read reviews before going to Alnwick and restaurant sounded fab .. sadly Restaurant doing take away at present.so didnt sit in ..however it was honestly OUTSTANDING. NEVER tasted thai food so fresh it was my 50th and quite honestly it made my day....we got a takeaway and it was a meal we will never forget .This is a message to ANYONE who lives in or near Alnwick. If you want fresh... exceptional authentic tasting thai food packed with flavour and like to spend ure meals going..nom..nom..nom....out loud...this is the place for YOU.

Amazing place, amazing food and amazing staff. We highly recommend the fresh cooked delicious food . If you haven’t been you’re missing out

I was recommended the Bari Tea Brewery by a friend and was not disappointed. The range of teas on offer was vast with many interesting flavours! I had the green ginger tea with a scone which was freshly baked and was very tasty! Service was very good and all the staff very friendly.

Fantastic breakfast, excellent catering for gluten free. High standards. Excellent customer service. Thank you. We'll be back.

The Salt House has great cocktails, and great nibbles. We had a taste of Spain board and it was delish, great for sharing. The staff are brilliant and the atmosphere has a buzz. And dog friendly.

Everything about this place is faultless. The breakfasts are second to none; the burgers are amazing; the service is genuine, friendly, and never rushed…..the only fault as far as I can see is that you have to wait til a Friday or Saturday to go there.

I've heard many good things about Rising Cafe and decided to visit the cafe this week. Loved the 1940s and 1950s theme with the old posters, the vintage radiogram and photos of the Queen's Coronation, and how the cafe helps people with issues in their lives. Also most of the meals are under £10, which is really good these days, and there is a large choice from salads to burger based meals. I was impressed and would recommend The Rising Cafe to anyone who wants a pleasant meal in nice surroundings with a theme.

This friendly pub is the second oldest pub in South Shields and has a wonderful view across the river and out to sea. Their Sunday dinners are delicious easily the best roasts in the area, with all the trimmings and generous helpings. Highly recommended to all.

Went on a very cold, wet day in November. Very friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. The sausage sandwich was amazing- plenty of sausage in it! Good coffee too. Would definitely go back