The best restaurants serving Spanish food in North East

Great coffee and great service, the perfect location to grab and drink and walk along the river tees and visit the tees barrage. Service was good and the price very reasonable.

First visit to the tiny restaurant Sobremesa. What a delight. The wine recommendation was spot on, and the small plates were fabulous. Highly recommend.

had come in with a large group a few weeks ago and shared some of the tapas options between us all and out of what i tried everything that i tried was brilliant and full of flavour ambiance and aesthetic is brilliant and very fitting and the staff were very attentive to us

This is an exceptional restaurant serving great food in a comfortable setting. The knowledge, skills and enthusiasm of the owners and their staff were first class. A hidden gem!

Been coming here for 10+ years now and for most of this time it was 5 star - the occasional 4 star experience - but mainly 5 stars. However, the last two times have been very disappointing. I’m not sure if they’re using a different chef, food supplier or if corners are being cut in other ways - despite prices rising at 35%+ the last few years (all understandable under the current economic climate) - either way, the food is now very below par. I see a lot of recent 4 and 5 star reviews but can’t imagine these people experienced El Coto in its prime (pre-2020) because it simply isn’t that great now. However, what really put the icing on the cake today was the service, which had always previously been very Spanish; patient and inconspicuous with staff not constantly coming to your table asking if you were ready for this or were finished with that, blah, etc. I had never felt so rushed or constantly bother/observed by the waitresses than I did today. I enjoy being left alone to browse a menu, chat with company and chill out with my food and drink and that’s why I liked El Coto. Perhaps service has changed due to demand; we British prefer things quicker, having our a***s kissed and, despite what we think, we don’t really get tapas and Spanish dining. Or maybe it’s more economic pressure to get tables turned around quick, who knows. Sadly after 10+ years, I think this will be my last time. Such a shame.

Lovely place to go for a meal. Food was amazing.

One of our faves.. fab atmosphere , food and service. (The Asian sticky beef.. tremendous as always ) Thanks to Rebecca and staff for being lush as usual.

Went here on the night of reopening… food was amazing, staff were just as amazing and the atmosphere was so relaxing! Just what was needed at the end of a stressful working week. How anyone would want to screw this lovely family over I will never know but please, everyone, get over there & see for yourself why I’m using my evening to leave a review - you won’t be disappointed! Thanks Sol Tapas, we will be returning!!

Lush food, great choice of drinks, great atmosphere, fab music and all with amazing service! Well worth popping in and we will be back!

Fuimos a comer a este lugar con un compañero que reside en Newcastle, ya nos aviso de que no era un magnifico restaurante, ni un lugar muy acogedor ya que esta en un local de un centro comercial que esta desierto Lo regentan un matrimonio que son colombianos, por ello el servicio fue excelente pero lo que mas nos sorprendio ya que nuestro compañero no nos lo dijo fue que ellos habian estado en España y su Tiendita era casi el 50% de productos españoles. Podeis imaginar este dia en que consistio nuesta comida, chorizos riojanos, fabada, pa amb tomaquet i pernil, tortillas, etc etc.todo ello regado con un buen vino del Penedes, en resumen una gran comilona y por ello nos sentimos como en casa Relacion precio - calidad muy razonable. Aparte de este pequeño restaurante tienen la pequeña Tiendita donde puedes comprar los productos españoles. LA LASTIMA fue lo que nos comunico puesto que era muy amigo de nuestro compañero y nos dijo que en Enero o Febrero tenia que dejar el local porque una inmobiliaria habia comprado todo el edificio y tenia que cerrar el negocio al menos durante 2 años, una verdadera lastima ya que este pequeño rincon en plena ciudad era como un remanso de paz. Sin lugar a dudas era un lugar para recomendar por el buen trato y amabilidad y poder recordar un trocito de nuestro pais.

Brilliant food as always! Was so lovely and Tony was great :) definitely recommend

We dined for breakfast here and the food and service was bang on. Good tasting food and nice friendly service. I'd suggest adding a sauce on the breakfast I purchased.

Perfect, pretty close to feeling like I was not in the UK at all.

Regularmente cenamos fuera y nos encanta Tapas. Esto es de lejos lo mejor que hemos tenido en mucho tiempo. Una joya tan escondida y una relación calidad-precio increíble. La comida era excepcional, así como el servicio. Definitivamente volveré

Date night at this bar was Fantastic.Cocktails were amazing and food was delicious with huge portions ,staff were great very friendly eill definitely be back .