3 Best Restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne, The Northeast

This upmarket yet great value Indian restaurant has been a Newcastle favorite for the best part of four decades, and it's easy to see why. Head chef Kulmeet Arora, better known as Bob, serves up freshly prepared Punjabi cuisine using the finest ground herbs and spices. Meat eaters will savor delicious dishes like garlic chili king prawns, medium-spicy murgh makhani (butter chicken), and delicious machi Kashmiri (monkfish and cashew curry), while vegetarians will enjoy the selection of channa (chickpea), daal (lentil) and paneer (cheese) based dishes.

A Newcastle classic, this sleek, modern bistro is a local favorite for romantic dinners as the crisp white table linens and mix-and-matched light fixtures lend it an upmarket but quirky look. The menu focuses on contemporary, flavorful versions of classic British food using local ingredients, from Lindisfarne oysters (served natural with shallot vinegar and lemon as sashimi or as crispy tempura) to Northumbrian roe deer venison (served as medallions with cherries, walnuts, and pistachios).

Aside from the punny name, this fine restaurant, in the upscale suburb of Jesmond, hits all the right notes, with chef Dave Coulson serving up delicious, flavor-packed, and beautifully presented dishes. Choose from a selection of seasonal tasting menus that make the most of fresh local produce; the eight-course tasting menu is the best value option. The interior is colorful and airy, and the waitstaff is friendly and attentive—in fact, you might struggle to catch your breath between servings of bread, drinks, endless amuse bouches, and regular courses.