Thanks to good old Yelp I did not have to worry or fret about where to eat whilst visiting the…read morelovely Newcastle Upon Tyne. Thank you fellow Yelpers! You rock. I probably would have actually passed this place by had I not had the Yelp-knowledge I now have (Muhahaha!) as it does not look particularly 'stunning' from the outside and it's situated in a part of town surrounded by lots of kebab shops and other such take-away joints, but i TRUSTED the Yelpers not to do me wrong so in we went... Must admit we got a wee shock upon entering - it's rather teeny downstairs and we did not realise there WAS an upstairs *gulp* Wishing we'd booked a table now we approached the waitress; 'Table for 2? Have you booked?' 'No...' 'No problem, follow me' and upstairs we went, cue huge sigh of relief (I didn't have a safe back-up plan had they been fully booked) We were seated and given menus. Having never eaten Persian food before I didn't know quite what to expect, but again I trusted the good Yelpers! For starters we chose the Dolmeh (stuffed vine leaves) to share and for main I opted for the Joojeh, which is chargrilled & marinated chicken breast chunks, with rice and a nan bread. The Boy chose the Fesenjan - a chicken breast stew with a pomegranate & walnut sauce and rice also. Service was swift but not rushed and the Dolmeh were delicious. The main courses we had were both very very tasty ~ my chicken was melt-in-the-mouth and the Boy's stew was so tasty. The rice & nan were both also very good and the surroundings were pleasant indeed. Staff were friendly and efficient and it was very reasonably priced. All in all we had a great meal. Deffo be back if I'm in the Newcastle again. Just wish they had this restaurant in Glasgow.

I was so, so impressed with a taste of Persia...and I would never have thought to try Persian food…read morewithout yelp guiding me here, so thank you Newcastle yelpers!! We tried: - Humus (sooo creamy and gorgeous) - Mirza ghasemi, which was a dip with aubergine, garlic and tomato - Dolmeh (stuffed vine leaves) - and some olives and Nan bread For mains we shared: - Three skewers, chicken, lamb and "koobideh" which was minced lamb. All the meat was juicy and delicious! - Stew of lamb, spinach and prunes - The lamb was really tender and went well with the stew. - Stew of chicken, crushed walnuts and pomegranate - this was sweet, and a new flavour for me, but really tasty. The deserts were all amazing too... although I can't remember which three we tried! The night we ate here was Persian new year, so the staff had all their party food and drinks laid out ready for their celebration after the customers went home. I hope they had a good party as they really deserve it!

Loved this Restaurant in York, and Newcastle,. Food is lush, staff are spot on, naans are H U G E,…read moreand price reasonable. Only problem is, I don't know if they are still open, as both times we've been, since plague started, it's been closed. :(

I was so excited to try this place out. It was my first experience in the UK and my first time…read morehaving Indian food here. Had the Chicken Tikki Masala, and the chicken was D R Y. Had to pay extra for the naan and rice; the naan was good (not great) - I loved how this huge piece the piece of naan was though. The rice was...well...rice. It wasn't that great either. Service was terrible; we sat around waiting for our bill for the longest time, but hardly any person came around to check on us. Overall, I would not come back again, and I think I would prefer a place that didn't play Chainsmokers in a really awesome, high-ceilinged dining room. Bold naan. Bland chicken. Bad service.

Looking for a healthy place to eat, then this persian restaurant is a must.. The grilled meat is…read morenot dry and overdone.. And the grilled aubergine even though it may not look appealing it taste amazing.. I would definitely recommend coming back here.. Decor is a little dated.. Service is slow but it was a Tuesday night and only one server. Oh they only take cash so do remember to bring cash!! I managed to have a main a starter and a tea for £13.00 so that is a bargain in my eyes.

If you fancy a change from the usual Italian, Chinese and Indian carousel I heartily recommend a…read morevisit to Reza to sample the delights of Persian cuisine. Situated on Westgate Road near the O2 Academy, Reza is a small family restaurant run by a husband and wife team. The food is delicious, reasonably priced and plentiful. The dish of choice for most Iranians is kebab bargh - barbecued lamb served with rice and wonderful charred tomatoes. Chicken kebab runs a close second. Forget greasy corner shop donner kebabs, this is delicious elegant food served simply. Start your meal with grilled aubergine dip and their home cooked thin bread and you'll be planning your next visit. Iranians don't do much on the way of desserts and so choice is limited but that's no big deal.

Lovely Persian restaurant with a wide variety of menu choices and friendly staff. I've been too…read moremany times to count and the food has always been nothing but delicious, aswell as this their Persian tea is also worth a try! I would recommend the Lamb Kabsa for sure I have it every time I go without fail with naan bread and it is beautiful. The only downfall would be that it's a cash only business but as long as you remember this you'll enjoy.

Food was ok. Kozi surving is good. Avrage prices. Free good lentence soup. No card paymen!!!read more

The Bigg Market is known as the place to grab a quick kebab on the way home after a night out…read more Little do clubbers know that from the same street they can get a kebab that is good enough to eat before the shots of sambucca. Ali Baba serves excellent Persian food that centres around rice, aromatic stews and quality chargrilled meat. You can try authentic Persian dishes such as 'fesenjan' - chicken cooked in a walnut and pomegranate sauce served with rice, and 'bakhtiari' - skewers of chicken and lamb kebab. The 2/3 course lunch menu is great value and quite substantial. A cup of Persian tea finishes it off nicely.

We couldn't help but smile upon entering Settle Down. This is the place you want to have lunch, it…read morereally is. It's strikingly cosy, the food looked delicious and fresh, and the staff were bright and cheery. Not to mention, the swinging jazz music which welcomed us, which was a quirky addition. We knew we were on to something good when we entered to the most pleasant of aromas. 'What is that smell?!' - We just had to ask. It could have been a mixture of numerous delicious tasty concoctions but the overwhelming warm scent of 'the tangy Thai soup' oozing from the kitchen teased our hungry lunchtime bellies. With quite the selection of herbal tea, including some interesting loose leaf options, it's the perfect spot for tea in the toon. There's also fresh milkshakes too! I opted for a pot of apple and mint tea based on the waitress's recommendation and I wasn't disappointed. Mmm! We took a seat and awaited lunch whilst admiring the homely and bright interior. It wasn't long till I was in Thai soup heaven with a delicious bowl of thick, creamy, just-the-right-amount-of-spice tasty tang! Accompanied by a delicious tuna, cheese, olives and caramelised onion sandwich, it made for a fine lunch. Seriously yummy stuff and a mega bargain at just £4.50! This was a definite highlight of our time in Newcastle, for sure. And if Newcastle is on the cards again, I've no doubt that it'll be Settle Down that calls me back for lunch. Settle down and enjoy!

The Settle Down is a cafe which shares space with a great independent record shop (alt vinyl) and a…read morecutting edge contemporary gallery (satellite) in the centre of newcastle upon tyne. the cafe serves toasted ciabatta sandwiches, great salads, homemade cakes, hearty soups, simple breakfasts and great coffee and tea. eat in or take out- great service from friendly staff. this tiny place is a beautifully styled cafe- old school chairs, battered wooden floor, nice bits of original art on the walls, nick-nacks spread about the place, a toy kitchen for kids to play with, cool lighting, a couple of stylish old macs providing free internet access. also great (and usually pretty obscure) music provided by the record shop. the opening hours are 8am-7pm, so it's one of the few places in newcastle where you can actually get a decent coffee and a lovely bite after 5pm. breakfasts are simple and cheap. everything's pretty cheap, in fact. set on a pedestrianised square, it's just a couple of minutes from central station, so the whole city is within easy reach and transport links are excellent. also nearby: premier apartments hotel, dance city, carling academy / o2 academy, journal tyne theatre, the centre for life / the life centre, tilleys, the forth, newcastle arts centre, black swan yard, hair mechanics, discovery museum, the salsa club, china town / stowell street, the gate, blackfriars, newcastle arena, st james park, westgate road, fenham.

This rating is for breakfast only, but they have a huge menu including main meals, sandwiches and…read morepanini. I remember coming here many years ago, and I can't tell if the interior has changed, but the exterior hasn't. It could do with a shake up if I'm honest, but there were plenty of people in, and coming in and out. The bacon, sausage, egg, beans, tomato and thick white toast with butter, plus a tardis teapot with seemingly endless proportions, the "Full English" was generous to say the least, and was a pleasing £4.20! Also, found this link to a story about Norman Wisdom being a regular visitor over a 30 year period! http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/tyne/hi/front_page/newsid_9063000/9063367.stm Awesome!

As little cafes go, this one is GORGEOUS. It's really pleasant and the people are lovely. Food…read morefirst time round was great, not so much the second time though. Had a lovely looking selection of cakes on show too.

Delicious breakfast and pastries. The staff are friendly and the food was so tasty. Great place for…read moreany day of the week breakfast or lunch

The interior is super cute! Very simple menu, but a bit of a…read morevariety - I know, it kind of negates itself, but if you see the menu, you know what I mean. Enough to not be upset but not enough to have your choice of anything. There's no flavors so I chose the cold brew with whole milk. I was not disappointed. It mixed well enough that it wasn't an overly coffee flavor. I'd be back.

A great little local cafe. My friends & I eat there regularly, and I have used the place for years…read more The staff are very friendly & considerate, the surroundings welcoming, and the food is great quality and value for money. Example Home made chicken & leek pie, chips, choice of veg, gravy and a mug of tea, £4.70. Similar price for full English breakfast and mug of tea. Good selection of hot meals, snacks and hot & cold drinks. The cafe has recently been refurbished and now has a small area with comfy chairs for a coffee bar style surround. Frankie, the owner also plays in a band, aptly named 'Frankie's Cafe'. Well worth going to see if you can. All in All, I would recommend this cafe to anyone who is going to be in the area.

What a little treasure. Is no idea it was here until I fell over it on the way to a paint and sip…read moreparty at the Shipley gallery. It's just up from the metro interchange in Gateshead and is styled on an American diner except all vegan! So yum too. Great decor, caters for groups, has a licence. I'm coming back as soon as I can to try more off the menu.