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1. Kiln
4.7
Exceptional(1311)
££££
• Middle Eastern • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 32 times today
Kiln is a small restaurant in the heart of the Ouseburn. We make everything from scratch ourselves to ensure freshness and quality in everything we do.We serve Breakfast every morning from 10am to 2pm, and our Lunch Menu runs between 12pm and 4pm.Our Mediterranean & Middle Eastern inspired tapas style menu is served from 4pm to 9:30pm.Our great coffee, homemade cakes and cocktails are served all day - and we’re dog friendly!Please inform the staff of any allergies when booking & due to the nature of our menu please note we cannot accommodate anyone with a sesame allergy.Thank you!
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2. 21
4.9
Exceptional(5656)
££££
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 43 times today
21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings. Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.
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3. Ember
4.8
Exceptional(503)
££££
• Modern European • Sunderland
Booked 34 times today
Culinary Excellence in SunderlandSet within the historic Sheepfolds in Riverside Sunderland, Ember offers a unique dining experience in the most stunning setting.
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4. The Engine Room
4.6
Exceptional(1093)
££££
• British • Sunderland
Booked 21 times today
Welcome to the Engine RoomGreat quality food, produced from fresh and locally sourced produce, is teamed with a fantastic range of drinks – from soft drinks, and beers to cocktails. Sitting inside the lovingly restored Old Fire Station, within the heart of Sunderland’s cultural quarter the Engine Room is the perfect place to enjoy a meal before visiting the theatre, mark a special occasion or simply meet with friends for a fun night in the city.
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5. Vito's Osteria
4.9
Exceptional(589)
££££
• Italian • Sunderland
Booked 25 times today
Vito's Osteria, the restaurant of authentic Italian cuisine, serves food prepared with traditional recipes and fine Italian wine in a relaxed atmosphere. It is located in a charming converted barn that has been transformed into a dining and entertainment center in the city of Sunderland.
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6. The French Quarter
4.9
Exceptional(3075)
££££
• French • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 31 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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7. The Broad Chare
4.8
Exceptional(3405)
££££
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 31 times today
We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.
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8. Turkish Kitchen Durham
4.8
Exceptional(878)
££££
• Turkish • Durham
Booked 13 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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9. Star of Siam at the Highfield Hotel
4.6
Exceptional(99)
££££
• Thai • Durham
Booked 1 time today
From Bangkok to Tyne and Wear, East Rainton restaurant The Star of Siam brings a real flavour of South East Asia to North East England. Set within the Highfield Hotel, a modern, well-appointed stop off within reach of Durham, Sunderland and the North Pennines, The Star of Siam is the longest established Thai restaurant in the region, providing hotel residents and local guests with delicious Eastern food for many years. Praised by press and recipient of a number of awards and accolades, including the prestigious Thai Select Award, The Star of Siam specialises in extremely authentic food, cooked by a team of talented cooks led by a head chef who perfected his trade in the world famous Bangkok Mandarin Oriental on the banks of the Chao Praya river.
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10. Blackfriars Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6646)
££££
• British • Newcastle upon Tyne
Booked 38 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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