Loved the atmosphere in this place, it did feel like I was in Spain! The the best road I've had in…read morethe north east and certainly the best value I've had in the country. This are definitely made fresh to order. I liked the fact they had morcilla on the menu, it was delicious and I can also recommend crocettas. The tortilla de patatas could have been better, I found it to be like the ones you find in the supermarket in Spain, not the home made ones and it was clear it had been heated in the microwave, however it was still good. Will definitely be going back when I'm up here........... And so I went back and it was awful! The food was gross and stingy on the portions and my husband and I ended up sick after ordering the shrimp. Not sure what happened but avoid this place!

Went here for dinner with a co-worker on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was uncrowded, atmosphere…read morewas very cool... Spanish style. They have a great wine selection. We ordered from the tapas menu (not sure if they have a full dinner menu?) and shared 5 tapas, which was plenty for the two of us. The tapas selection had a great variety, lots of choices. Our server was very helpful when we had questions about the portions and preparation of the food. The cost of the meal and bottle of wine was very reasonable and as expected for a tapas restaurant. I would certainly recommend this place!

A must for everyone who visits Newcastle. The food is amazing and the restaurant interiors make you…read morefeel like you are part of the Pinocchio story. Great service and excellent food for a very little price.

Found this place using Qype Radar on a recent trip to Newcastle…read more This place is officially awesome. I love it. Rocked up and was immediately seated by friendly, attentive staff. The restaurant itself was nicely laid out and decorated. I was given two menus, one was the standard menu and the other was their "before 7:30pm" menu. I ordered a green salad, garlic bread and the carbonara. Interesting note on the pasta dishes, I could pick the type of pasta I wanted (fettucine, spaghetti, fusili, etc.) Nice touch. About 45 seconds after I ordered, my food arrived. Massive portions of pasta, a garlic bread the size of a dinner plate, and a solid green salad. The carbonara was outstanding, the garlic bread was just right. The only criticism I have is the asparagus in the salad was soggy. But other than that, outstanding. And check this out, this is the best part....so salad, huge bowl of pasta, massive garlic bread, and a soda.......£15. I know, right?! Unbelievable.

We had an excellent post-Christmas dinner at Blackfriars when visiting Newcastle. It is in an…read morehistoric medieval building which had supposedly been used for centuries as a refectory/dining hall for the friary which used to be here, hence the name, and as a result is one of the places which lays claim to being the oldest operational dining space in the country. It is a lovely stone building with lots of character and is nicely appointed and converted into a restaurant, so has excellent ambience. Food was outstanding. We had the multi-course Christmas menu. My starter was home -made fried black pudding and my main course was outstanding Beef Wellington (both 5 stars). The Wellington was perfectly prepared, tender, with excellent ingredients while the black pudding was flavourful and crispy outside with tender inside. Everything else was excellent but I can't remember all of the details because I forgot to take pictures of the menu and other dishes. We all received complementary house-brewed ale. Service was outstanding, friendly and attentive.

Absolutely stunning building. Very clean and organized. This is easily an ideal location for any…read moreoccasion. The food was truly exceptional. I almost forgot to take a picture because my dad ordered the same dish and immediately started gushing over how good it was so I got stuck in before I remembered to take a pic. Would love to make another trip here before we leave. I cannot stress how good the food was. Worth every penny! You will need to plan ahead for Sunday dinner though, this place was very busy.

I can't fault: The…read morefood The Peroni Gran Riserva - Spelt differently on the bill (first time I've seen this) - Really nice, but worth £4.95 per bottle? The Staff - The say "prego" a lot.... :-) The décor Just a bit overpriced. My bill (for just me) came to £45.30. 2 x Peroni Gran Res - £9.90 6 oz Fillet Steak with french Fries, and a whole tomato - £21.95 (£27.95 for a 10 oz - better value) Tiramisu - £5.95 (8 out of 10) 75 ml PASSITO CARLO PELLEGRINO - Dessert wine - £6.50. I pointed out that there was cork in the glass. The waiter said, yes, it came off the cork. Strange that.... They also placed £1 contribution to a charity. I don't like this, as I prefer to choose my own charities, but left it as it was.... Would I return, unfortunately, YES, as I love my food.... and wine... Food Standards' Agency Rating = 5. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In Italian.... Sì, i camerieri .... hai fatto non si rendono conto ... Non posso criticare: Il cibo Il Peroni Gran Riserva - farro in modo diverso sul disegno di legge (prima volta che ho visto questo) - davvero bello, ma vale la pena £ 4,95 a bottiglia? Il personale - Il dire "prego" un sacco .... :-) l'arredamento Solo un po 'troppo caro. Il mio disegno di legge (solo per me) è venuto a £ 45.30. 2 x Peroni Gran Res - £ 9.90 6 oz filetto di manzo con patatine fritte e un pomodoro intero - £ 21.95 (£ 27.95 per 10 Oz - un miglior rapporto) Tiramisu - £ 5.95 (8 su 10) 75 ml PASSITO Carlo Pellegrino - Vino da dessert - £ 6.50. Ho fatto notare che c'era il sughero nel vetro. Il cameriere ha detto, sì, è venuto fuori il tappo. Strano che .... Essi hanno inoltre posizionati £ 1 contributo ad un ente di beneficenza. Non mi piace questo, come io preferisco scegliere i miei beneficenza, ma lasciato come era .... Ci tornerei, purtroppo, sì, come mi piace il mio cibo .... e vino ...

This restaurant is so beautiful decorated, with such an eye for detail it instantly creates a…read moresophisticated atmosphere. The staff are all so friendly and have a great knowledge of the food and drink they have to offer. This has the Italian seal of approval from both myself and family members - and we all know how hard it is to serve an Italian food from their motherland! I recommend the Grana Padano Risotto, it is to die for! This place is also amazing for cocktails and a quiet natter with friends.

Went for a meal here with my wife recently. It was very…read morequiet which meant our food was served quickly and it wasn't too noisy - just the was I like it. The food was very nice and the staff very pleasant. I would definately recommend this place.

Gorgeous restaurant that promises fantastic views and yet... most of the best views (towards the…read moreriver) are blocked and only available in the little room by the bar? Odd choice. The tasting menu was overall very good but uneven -- for example, the mackerel and sirloin were fantastic but the millefeuille was pretty average. Nothing was bad, however. Service was a bit uneven for a place of this price point and ambition (after all, they do keep mentioning being on the Michelin guide). Our server was confused by my wine bottle order and I had to correct her. Then she mixed up one of the wine pairings for one of our dinner companions, who opten for the pairing for each item on the tasting menu. And at some point throughout the evening, they just stopped collection our empty glasses so our table got cluttered. I still had a good experience overall, and I enjoyed my meal other than the dessert, but I would've expected a bit better service for a place of this caliber.

**June 2022: Friday Dinner**…read more Work treated me and my colleagues to several restaurants, but THIS one was my all around favorite. 1) The view of the river was stunning! The restaurant is at the top of the building with windows from all directions. Even the restroom (the sink area, not the actual WC) had a nice view of the river/city. 2) The food was so elegant and presented as art - yet everything was very tasty. I enjoyed everything and the quantity and quality was perfect for my three course meal. and 3) Service was prompt and refilled our glasses often. For my meal I had the following: Starter: Mushroom Tartare Beverage: Frenchiess (Raspberry, Vanilla, Lime Apple Mocktail) Entree: Pork Dessert: Chocolate Mouse Honestly, this would be a great date location and/or a celebration meal for a graduation, promotion etc or if you're just wanting a good meal with a beautiful view a on regular Wednesday - It's a great spot! Enjoy!

I went here with a large group the other night, and the staff were gracious about letting us add…read moretwo extra people to our booking, even though it meant moving nearly every table in the place. The food was very nice, particularly the seafood dishes. However, we were all a little confused when the lights went out halfway through our meal. A fuse had apparently blown, but the waiters said it happened all the time, and left us to eat the rest of our meal by the light of a single candle. I like a bit of atmosphere as much as the next person, but I do like to be able to at least see my plate, if not exactly what's on it. Bottom line, however, is that this is good food at reasonable prices and I would definitely go back.

I had avoided Bistro Italiano like the plague because of the mass of bad Italian in Durham. I…read morefigured it was just like the rest of them. Had the opportunity to go the other night with a large party and I have to say that it exceeded my expectations. I ordered gnocchi which can sometimes not go too well. They did it perfectly, really very good. Everyone else seemed very happy with their meals and it all looked very good and at a reasonable price for the quality. Service was a bit spotty, but it was a very large group so its understandable. Will return!

Initial Reaction: Being that we were unexpectedly staying for the night due to the weather further…read morenorth, through my Yelp search, I found some cocktail lounges to check out. The Botanist was an excellent find when we stayed the night in downtown Newcastle. Located on Monument Mall, you have to up three flights of stairs or take the lift (elevator) to reach the main bar and lounge that has a strong botanical garden theme that is quite beautiful, especially with the location being under a dome. The dome is gorgeous and really enhances the botanical garden and atrium effect. The cocktails are very good as well. I ordered a buttered coconut old fashioned that was quite rich and creamy, but very satisfying with the toasted coconut and butter-washed Makers Mark bourbon with homemade salted honey syrup. My wife enjoyed her Botanist Ultimate Gin & Tonic as we took a table with these plushy lounge chairs. The bartender was fantastic and friendly in making us the cocktails. Really nice guy who made us feel at home. Additionally, they have a rooftop balcony to enjoy the drinks; however, on this evening, it was windy and cold (at least for us Floridians) to where we decided to stay warmer inside. But we would return in a heartbeat.

Best kabobs eve! The peri peri chicken was moist and had tremendous flavor. Incredible atmosphere…read morein the main atrium. Save room for the shared cookie dough; one of the best desserts I've had!