21

Was great, staff were very helpful as we were celebrating a birthday.

Not great - meat was fatty and not much of it.
Surprised it is so popular - far better alternatives for Sunday lunch eg. Earl of Pitt St which was sadly all booked up.
Would not return to Cafe 21 which is a shame as I used to like it!

Service not as good as usual but was father’s day

Very good overall female server very nice one Male one miserable, food very good only point I'd make is if you order the fillet steak it comes covered in the sauce which is meant to be peppercorn but didn't taste like it would of preferred it in a small gravy boat so I could add it when or if i wanted. There was a lot of managers/staff wondering about yet not one of them went to any of the tables to top up with wine glasses the price you pay this should be done without having to ask.

Our table was reserved for 6.15pm. The restaurant wasn't too busy and our table was by the window. I had a starter of scallops which sat on a mild black bean reduction. The chef had the strength just right and the two complimented each other.
My main course was calf's liver with bacon and mashed potatoes. The liver was presented slightly pink which was my choice. The potatoes were very finely mashed and the the flavours on the plate had a good balance to them.
My meal was finished off with coffee. A nice touch was the cup being pre warmed before the coffee was poured.
Perhaps a complimentary chocolate with the coffee would have been a nice touch.
My wife and daughter both enjoyed their food and I would recommend this restaurant to others

We had an excellent lunch. The scallops to start we're divine.
I can't fault the restaurant or the staff who were very knowledgeable and discreet.
I will definitely eat there again.

food always fantastic, early evening menu tremendous value.

Excellent service and excellent food. We will return,

Really nice food and wine but we were sat in the area which led into the kitchen. That spoiled it slightly. The service was good

Had a fantastic early evening meal at 21 on Saturday night with my Mum and my sister before we went to the theatre. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was amazing. We were well looked after on a very special occasion. Will definitely be back the next time we visit Newcastle. Would highly recommend.

Another excellent lunch at 21. It’s been a while but a special occasion necessitated a special meal and it certainly didn’t disappoint. Staff very attentive and food delicious.

Fantastic food and evening overall. Mushroom ravioli and duck main was so tasty! My only complaint is that there is no lager on draught. Definitely a must in all restaurants!

Fabulous food, great friendly service from all the wonderful staff. A great place to enjoy really good food

We have been going to Cafe 21 since Terry Laybourne created 21 Queen Street. During these decades we have continued to enjoy all his restaurants. Of course there has been an occasional fault in food or service! But overall we love the food creative cooking and buzzy atmosphere and service. Cannot believe you have never been! Enjoy!

An attractive, spacious restaurant, with quality service and great food. We took the early evening option which was outstanding value for a first class meal.

Me and my mum had a fabulous evening here! The food was gorgeous and plentiful! Amazing service too. Thankyou so much x

Excellent atmosphere, service was excellent and the food was great

I have eaten in 21 a few times over the years and have always been delighted at the level of service and the quality of the food on offer. This occasion was special as was daughter's 21st birthday and this was flagged to the restaurant when the booking was made. There was no acknowledgement of my daughter's birthday and service was not as good as I have experienced in the past. It was good but not outstanding.

Lovely meal, the food is still top quality and the service is good too. However, the restaurant is so crowded, with the tables really close together. The waiting staff found it hard to move between the tables without guests moving their chairs. We could literally hear the conversations on the four tables surrounding us. They also only had one choice for a vegetarian option. It was lovely, but a couple of options to select from would have been better.

Mother Of All Souffles

Had lovely starter and main and chose the Salted Caramel and Chocolate Soufflé for dessert

It is the best dessert I can remember at anytime from anywhere

"Delicious" is an understatement!

My first visit , had been recommended. We went to celebrate my wife’s 70th. The staff were all very efficient , and friendly. Had a beautiful glass of Italian Rose Prosecco whilst deciding what to eat. All the food was delicious and washed down with a lovely bottle of Jane Hunter Sauvignon Blanc .
I would thoroughly recommend Cafe 21 .

This is my first visit to 21. Had a 3 course meal on Sunday evening and all 3 courses were absolutely outstanding. I often find in other restaurants that one of the courses is not as good, usually the dessert, but not at 21. Wonderful fresh flavours, every mouthful was a treat. Portion sizes were perfect for me - though my son thought they were a bit small. It means I can enjoy all 3 courses without getting too full!

Always a lovely afternoon as 21 . My food was not as good as usual . Two very small slices of beef and the seafood cocktail was most definitely not worth the price . Others were happy with their meals but we have had better . That said we will always return as the whole experience was good as always

The food was really nice however the service was not good at all. I feel paying £18.50 for a starter of scallops was a touch expensive, however having it dumped in front of me without a word was quite honestly not acceptable. We also order the Chatuerubriand which was excellent....in fact the best we have ever tasted. All in all this rather expensive restaurant was spoilt by lazy staff who offered poor service.

Stunning food, service and ambience. Fantastic location for my wife's birthday and our wedding anniversary celebration. Great way to spend a Saturday lunchtime.

Outstanding food, service and ambience. Great place for a delicious meal with special guests.

Faultless and great value early bird menu , surprisingly very busy given it wAs midweek but staff attentive and efficient non the less.

Wonderful food and service, 21 keeps it extreme highs levels alwayts

Everything you could want in a restaurant can be found at Cafe 21

This was my 3rd time going to 21 and it was poor in comparison to the last 2 times I have been food was poor compared to the other times I have been .I have previously recommended this restaurant to friends but I would be unsure to next time

Booked this place on menu - very appealing - and we were not disappointed. From the greeting and welcome with a perfect martini to our delicious food and wine choices, - terrific. Food delicious and great ambience. Well done 21. Fantastic night

Lovely food and excellent service. It was quite noisy but that was mainly due to groups who were talking with raised voices - they were enjoying themselves.

Great atmosphere, great food, great location... lovely menu with plenty of options..and friendly staff.
Would definitely visit again

Been to 21 on many occasions and never had a bad experience however, they had run out of ribeye steak which was my preference. I had venison as a substitute which was delicious, but is not ribeye! The cheese and spinach soufflé was as usual sublime and compensated for my lack of mains choice.

First time for us and we will definitely be going back loved every minute great staff very helpful and we were not rushed

The restaurant was busy (possibly due to a two-course deal) but the hosts were friendly and attentive. The menu provided good choice. The food was delicious and served with suitable time gaps; we were not rushed between courses nor left waiting too long. All in all, it was a very pleasant dining experience.

Very good restaurant with comfortable bar for pre- and post-meal drinks. Lovely food and attentive service. I recommend it highly.

The staff are so well trained, attentive without being intrusive. The food as always excellent. A lovely lunch,Thank you

Little more pricey than some other set menu lunches, but you get what you pay for. Lovely food in a very nice restaurant. Recommended

The welcome to 21 was very friendly, the food was excellent, beautifully served cooked to perfection, and very tasty! Service was second to none! A very enjoyable evening. Thank you to all.