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

Kenny Atkinson's flagship Michelin-starred restaurant represents the pinnacle of fine dining in Newcastle, housed in a stunning 16th-century merchant's house overlooking the Tyne. This internationally acclaimed establishment showcases Kenny's innovative approach to modern British cuisine, using the finest local ingredients to create dishes that are both technically brilliant and deeply rooted in the region's culinary heritage. House of Tides offers an unforgettable fine dining experience that has put Newcastle firmly on the global gastronomic map.

Housed in a stunning 13th-century Dominican friary, this historic restaurant offers one of Newcastle's most atmospheric dining experiences. Blackfriars combines medieval architecture with contemporary British cuisine, creating a unique setting where history and modern gastronomy meet. The ancient stone walls and vaulted ceilings provide an unforgettable backdrop for seasonal menus that celebrate local ingredients and traditional cooking techniques with contemporary flair.

This sophisticated Quayside gem represents everything elegant about contemporary dining. From Terry Laybourne's acclaimed hospitality group, 21 offers polished floorboards, leather banquettes, and that perfect balance of chic and comfortable. The weekly changing menu showcases seasonal ingredients with skillful cooking that never tries too hard, while the private dining room makes it ideal for special occasions. It's refined without being stuffy - exactly what you want from a proper city center restaurant.

Casual pizza spot serving authentic Detroit style pizza, available by the slice or as full pies. Open daily with walk-ins welcome, they also offer catering services for events from festivals to weddings. Located in the heart of Newcastle with a focus on authentic Detroit pizza traditions.

This award-winning Quayside restaurant has earned its 'Taste of the North East' recognition by pushing the boundaries of British and European cuisine. Set in one of Newcastle's most stunning dining rooms that combines modern elegance with old school glamour, Dobson & Parnell offers seasonal menus and sensational Sunday roasts. The restaurant's commitment to excellence and its beautiful setting make every meal feel like a special occasion.

A unique dining experience housed within the remarkable Sunlight Chambers, a Grade II listed building from 1902 with stunning mosaic friezes and curious coloring. This restaurant and cocktail bar focuses on locally driven, flavor-led cuisine with the best British seafood served simply alongside classic dishes. The bar showcases classic cocktails with modern twists using bespoke spirits from global distilleries. With separate restaurant and bar hours, Hibou Blanc offers everything from intimate lunches to late-night cocktails in one of Newcastle's most architecturally striking venues.

A proper pub that shouldn't exist anymore, but thankfully does. This Michelin Bib Gourmand winner (every year since 2011!) perfectly captures everything we've lost and found again - well-kept ales, honest food, genuine warmth, and that increasingly rare feeling of being somewhere that actually cares. Born from a partnership between Terry Laybourne's 21 Hospitality and Live Theatre, it's where outstanding gastropub food meets authentic pub atmosphere, creating something both timeless and special.

Newcastle's oldest and most iconic pub venue where every pint tells a story. This genuine melting pot attracts people from all walks of life - locals and tourists, young and old - all seeking an authentic pub experience. Dog-friendly with a large outdoor area and early opening on match days for pre-game analysis, Redhouse embodies everything great about Newcastle's pub culture. If these historic walls could talk, they'd have amazing stories to tell about the generations of characters who've called this place home.