Take a hearty serving of contemporary cuisine, stir in a range of exotic eateries, add a liberal sprinkling of home-cooked goodness and season with a pinch of pavement cafés. With so many superb restaurant options on the NewcastleGateshead menu, it’s difficult to know where to start.
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Some of our finest food can be found at
Jesmond Dene House and
Café 21. To dine with the in-crowd, make a trip to
Secco, where you can enjoy an innovative meal followed by a creative cocktail. Another outstanding restaurant is
Black Door, located in the heart of the city. This dining room has a fine wine cellar and an emphasis on using local produce and has recently won ‘Best New UK Restaurant’ in the 2005 Restaurant Remy Awards.
When it comes to restaurants in memorable settings, we have more than our fair share.
Blackfriars, in a Medieval monastery, is one of our best-loved restaurants. Its food has won an AA rosette and honorable mentions in both the Good Food and Michelin guides. Pavement cafés are also in plentiful supply.
For authentic Italian dishes using the finest seasonal produce available try
Strada in Old Eldon Square, a contemporary Italian restaurant split over two floors with superb views over the green.
You’re spoilt for choice at
The Gate. This entertainment complex is located in the heart of NewcastleGateshead and offers a wide selection of bars and restaurants to choose from.
For more exotic fare, head to the Stowell Street area where you’ll find superb Chinese and Indian restaurants. Also look out for
Fujiyama and
Hana Hana, Japanese teppan-yaki restaurants situated on Bath Lane.
A perfect bistro hidden away in the heart of the city is the
Comfort Food Co which combines an intimate and relaxed atmosphere with critically acclaimed food and an outstanding selection of wines.
