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1. Bistro Italiano
4.7
Exceptional(42)
$$$$
• Italian • Durham
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Bistro Italiano, we look forward to serving you soon. Our excellent chefs only use fresh ingredients to prepare our delicious traditional Italian dishes.
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2. 21
4.9
Exceptional(5676)
$$$$
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 63 times today
21 is a romantic restaurant because of its warm ambiance, attentive service, and delectable food. As one reviewer put it, 'The ambience and decor of the restaurant was also lovely.' Another reviewer noted the restaurant's 'calm, cool, restful atmosphere,' which is perfect for a relaxed Sunday lunch or a special occasion. The reviews consistently praise the 'beautiful food' and 'excellent service', making 21 a top choice for a romantic meal in Newcastle.
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3. Gaucho Newcastle
4.5
Awesome(605)
$$$$
• Steak • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 47 times today
Gaucho is now the custodian of a painstakingly restored Grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending a sophisticated elegance with industrial elements, reflecting the city’s legacy for impeccable craftsmanship. With a sweeping centerpiece bar that’s perfect for early evening drinks and a wide-plan restaurant with an open kitchen, it will become the restaurant to see and be seen in this great city.
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4. Turkish Kitchen Durham
4.8
Exceptional(888)
$$$$
• Turkish • Durham
Booked 10 times today
Welcome to Turkish Kitchen, you will enter the world of tastes and aromas of Turkish cuisine with a modern twist and focus on sensational seasonal ingredients from diverse Turkish regions. We also have a good selection of vegetarian & vegan options along with a great list of wines and cocktails.
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5. The French Quarter
4.9
Exceptional(3113)
$$$$
• French • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 46 times today
The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!
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6. The Ivy Harrogate Brasserie and Garden
4.4
Awesome(9874)
$$$$
• British • Harrogate
Booked 59 times today
The Ivy Harrogate is an all-day restaurant with an all-encompassing menu serving modern British and international Ivy-inspired classics, seven days a week.
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7. Blackfriars Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6675)
$$$$
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 73 times today
Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.
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8. Branches Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(327)
$$$$
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 5 times today
Branches is a multi award winning restaurantwhich aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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9. Mantra Thai Dining Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(201)
$$$$
• Thai • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 20 times today
At Mantra, we take pride in serving top-quality, fresh Thai cuisine to our customers because we genuinely care. Our skilled chefs from Thailand collectively boast over 30 years of experience and are dedicated to crafting authentic, flavorful dishes from various regions. We aim to create a memorable dining experience by infusing our food and service with heartfelt Thai hospitality, always striving to elicit a smile from our guests as a measure of our success.
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10. Hibou Blanc
4.7
Exceptional(1550)
$$$$
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 16 times today
This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle. Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.
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  • Dani
    Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    I booked a table for our anniversary and the whole thing was a breeze. The restaurant and staff are outstanding, it was a busy day due to a lot of graduation meals but at no point did we feel rushed or forgotten about. The staff were phenomenal, friendly and knowledgeable. The food was out of this world (who knew pea soup could taste that amazing?!) The wine pairing and knowledge was fab just the right amount of info for us wine novices. Such a lovely meal from start to finish. We will be back
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    Blackfriars Restaurant££££• British• Newcastle upon Tyne
    •
    4.7
  • Paul
    Glasgow/Lanarkshire •15 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Efficient and friendly service. The food choice is wide and authentic along with being quite large in portion size. But the quality is not lost!
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    Turkish Kitchen Durham££££• Turkish• Durham
    •
    4.8
  • Jan
    London •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Everything was perfect and Jake was superb as our server. Thank you
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    Hibou Blanc££££• British• Newcastle upon Tyne
    •
    4.7
  • Robert
    South Carolina •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 20, 2026
    Wonderful food, but no air conditioning meant a hot evening. Table intimate, but had trouble getting plates (salad, entrees, and vegetables) for four of us on the table. We ordered bottle of barolo and waiter opened the bottle but never showed it to us so we never knew what vintage and vineyard the wine was from. Pastas were fabulous!
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    Bistro Italiano££££• Italian• Durham
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    4.7
  • Amanda
    Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 6, 2026
    Amazing food served by gorgeous people! They made us so welcome and all of the food was perfect.
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    Valley Junction Jesmond Old Station££££• Indian• Newcastle upon Tyne
    •
    4.7

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