Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne

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Updated November 05, 2026

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Solstice

5.0

5 (90)

£41 and over

Global, International

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of the historical Newcastle Quayside and hidden behind an unassuming facade,
Solstice by Kenny Atkinson offers a very distinctive dining experience.

As a guest at Solstice, you will not be presented with a menu on arrival.

Your menu has been carefully created by Kenny Atkinson and Head Chef Scott John Hodgson, through a procession of courses which is inspired and led by the British seasons and the very best produce available.

From our open plan kitchen our team of chefs will serve every course and we also finish a lot of our dishes in front of the diner, explaining the produce and passion behind our dishes.

In March 2023, Solstice was awarded a Michelin Star after only 8 months of opening. Solstice is currently rated number 26th at The UK Top 100 National Restaurant Awards 2024.

Please be aware if you would like to contact us then do so via email on admin@solsticencl.com as our phone line in not monitored. Many thanks.

Top review

JACK

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent experience. Amazing food and great service.

Saltwater Fish Company

4.9

4.9 (1707)

£25 and under

Seafood

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Designed for seafood lovers – Saltwater Fish Company, situated in Fenwick Foodhall, operates as both a Fish Bar and Fishmonger with a ‘we cook what we sell, we sell what we cook’ philosophy. There’s no fuss – just a passion for seafood, simple yet creative cooking and friendly service.

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Kevan

Dined 2 days ago

Great for people watching. Seafood is very good, cooked within view. Best to reserve a seat as it does get very well used which speaks volumes. The food is great and the staff even better.

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Experience

Oyster Sunday – £2 Lindisfarne Oysters (All Day)

Experience

BEAUJOLAIS NOUVEAU DAY 🍷

St Vincent

4.8

4.8 (1199)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Part wine bar, part restaurant, a city centre venue with a city centre buzz. St. Vincent is an after-work drinks spot, supper-with-friends place and general 'snack-with-a-glass-or-two' hang out with a big-hearted 'everybody welcome' attitude.

Inspired by the neighbourhood bars we've found on our travels through France and Italy, we offer interesting wines, charcuterie and crowd pleasing plates full of punchy flavours. We're a place where an hour spins into several without anyone noticing.

Open evenings Tuesday to Friday, all day Saturday and close late.

Enough said. Come and find out.

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Simon

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, great service……we’ll definitely be revisiting at the earliest opportunity

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Experience

Pedro Lopes Vieira x St. Vincent

Experience

Beaujolais Nouveau Menu

Experience

Whole Suckling Pig for the Table

The Broad Chare

4.8

4.8 (3485)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

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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Anne

Dined 2 days ago

Great menu choices. Food arrived piping hot. Nothing too much trouble for wait staff. Good ambience. Returning diners would definitely eat there again

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Experience

Worker's Lunch

The French Quarter

4.9

4.9 (3259)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

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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Tim

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic food and wine flights for a memorable birthday lunch. Great service and ambiance, high quality bistro food and great value for money. Will definitely be back.

4.8

4.8 (5770)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

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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Karen

Dined 2 days ago

Fabulous food, friendly staff, great ambience definitely recommend a visit, once wont be enough

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Popular dish

Cheddar Cheese and Spinach Soufflé

Mantra Thai Dining Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (243)

£26 to £40

Thai

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

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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Christine

Dined 5 days ago

Another excellent evening at Mantra Thai. It was warm, cosy and we were well looked after by the delightful staff. Food was delicious and served nice and hot. Lovely furnishings and ambience with no loud music blasting out. A great place to eat. Highly recommend. Thank you to staff for a lovely birthday meal!

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.8

4.8 (3209)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.

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Catherine

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful evening meal out for Halloween with adult children! Food was sensational. The lamb was cooked to perfection and so flavoursome. The ribeye steaks tender and delicious. Also thoroughly enjoyed the Halloween 🎃 wear by staff on the night. Thank you Bouchon! 😍

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4.8

4.8 (363)

£41 and over

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Branches is a multi award winning restaurant
which 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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Dawn

Dined 5 days ago

Always the best Sunday lunch we’ve tasted . Definitely be back .

House of Tides

4.8

4.8 (149)

£41 and over

Contemporary British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Opened in February 2014 by Kenny & Abbie Atkinson, House of Tides is located on the historical Newcastle Quayside and set within the beautifully restored Grade 1 listed 16th Century former merchant’s town house.

House of Tides is a casual, informal restaurant which is set over two floors. The rustic ground floor entrance level with its original 16th century flagstones and exposed beams, provides an excellent venue whether you're settling-in for a drink, pre-dinner aperitif or a leisurely nightcap. The first floor which houses the main restaurant seating area also with exposed beams, big open fireplace as well as views over the River Tyne.

Kenny and Abbie’s vision for House of Tides was to create a casual and informal space where everybody should feel comfortable and relaxed with no compromise on quality.

House of Tides is a One Star Michelin & 3 AA Rosette award restaurant.

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Chris

Dined 5 days ago

Food and drinks very good value for money from a Michelin star restaurant. If you love steak you need to go here

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Experience

After Hours @ House of Tides

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