Best Restaurants in Newcastle – Top Places to Eat Across the City

A firm fixture in Newcastle offering a welcoming ambiance and delicious culinary options. Specializes in heartwarming dishes perfect for get-togethers and special occasions. Features online ordering with 20% discount and focuses on making dinner parties and gatherings special for customers.

Low-key, quick-serve operation offering Mexican grub such as tacos with creative toppings & beer.

Blends tradition with innovation to bring authentic flavors of Indian cuisine prepared with the highest quality and hygiene standards. Features a unique approach that redefines dining while maintaining authentic taste and quality. Highly praised for upmarket, high-level food at incredible value prices, with standout dishes including lamb chops and mixed grill.

Once a much-loved Japanese-inspired North East pop-up, now a fixture in Ouseburn's foodie offering. Soulful Japanese small plate restaurant and bar inspired by Japan's Izakaya bars. Menu offers limited but confident selection of ramen options and seasonal small plates, with expertise in Kushiyaki and Hibachi. Known for passionate service from Paul & Pete who expertly guide guests through the menu. Features craft cocktails like the Yubari Sour and Family Secret (mezcal & tequila based). Open Wed-Thurs 5pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 12pm-midnight, Sun 12pm-11pm, closed Tuesdays. Cannot cater for sesame allergies or coeliac disease.

Independent restaurant in Heaton area focusing on contemporary cuisine. Limited operating schedule suggests a focus on quality over quantity, operating only four days per week to maintain high standards.

Mediterranean restaurant and café offering traditional dishes from the Mediterranean region. Focuses on fresh ingredients and authentic flavors typical of Greek, Turkish, and Middle Eastern cuisine.

Award-winning craft brewery established in 2019 with 3000-litre brewery, glass-fronted taproom overlooking entire brewing process, and wedding/events venue. Serves up to 20 different cask and keg products including core range (Looper, Repeater, Rotator, Hoop), seasonals, and collaborations. Features Neapolitan-style wood fire pizza alongside 16 keg & 4 cask beer options. Food trucks on Wednesday evenings, resident food Thursday-Sunday. Open Thursday 4-10pm, Friday-Saturday 12-11pm, Sunday 12-8pm. International success story exporting worldwide.

Authentic Malaysian restaurant introducing local Malaysian delicacies to Newcastle. Offers sit-in, takeaway and delivery service and is rated 4.7 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #218 of 1,116 restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne. One of three Malaysian restaurants in Newcastle, highly regarded for authentic flavors and quality. Wide selection of Malaysian dishes available for delivery through multiple platforms.

The Merchants Tavern is a restaurant in Ouseburn. Address: 1 St Peter's Wharf, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1TW. More info: merchantstavernpub.co.uk.

Indian restaurant and pizzeria offering both cuisines for delivery and takeaway. Mixed customer reviews with some praising the food quality and generous portions, while others note occasional inconsistencies. Open seven days a week for evening service only, with both delivery and collection options available.

The Lockup is a american spot in Ouseburn. Address: 8 Maling St, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 1LP. More info: instagram.com/lockupouseburn.

Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers & fries.