TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"The food and staff were amazing. We had been told beforehand not to over eat. Well, we came out absolutely stuffed. It was lovely . Salad bar to die..."

Lee Ternent

Gillian Stephenson

Sambucca 2

84/100 (1336 ratings)

Strawberry Cheesecake

Four Cheese Pizza

Roast Potatoes

Fillet Surf and Turf

Garlic Bread with Tomato

Risotto

Potato Skins and Dips

Vegetarian Penne Pasta

"I went here tonight with my family. we had a lovely time the food was really nice and the staff were very friendly and helpful. I recommend this..."

Chris

"We have driven two hours to Newcastle and were starving for some good food. Had a walk around and found this restaurant. Had ordered a grilled steak..."

Lam Annie

"Like this place. They have a good offer for lunch. One of my favourites is creamy vegetable soup 🍲 😋. You can also enjoy Sunday dinner. For..."

Lolla Borys

"Excellent value for money and the staff were superb. Potato skins for the starter and carvery for main. On a Sunday. ..."

Rufus Cool (RufusCool86)

"Had the 3 course set menu for £24.95 which included Rib eye steak and Salmon fillet. Beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Highly..."

Johnny Solar

"We came in here on the reopening and it was absolutely fabulous. Caley served us and she was absolutely amazing we couldn't not recommend her enough...."

Shaun Cornish

"Food was delicious, me and my friends had half pizza and half pasta which is a great idea if you cannot decide between the two. It was a Monday..."

Scarlett Devlin

"I rarely think about going to Sambuca's and to be honest this was my second time but it has always surprised me with how good it is. While some of..."

dean t

"Absolutely outstanding service !! We were a group of 16 people and you know how stressful it must be for people who work in hospitality because of..."

Juan Antonio Ruiz Garcel

"the food was lovely & staff super friendly. Only thing i have to say is they never checked back to see if the food was alright. Also they tried to..."

sophie cooper

"Lovely Italian restaurant, on the quayside. First time I have been there. Saw it when we visited Gino D`Acmpos restaurant which is just a little..."

Hugh Nicholson

"Easy 5 stars lovely food and great attentive service especially keeping our granddaughter..."

Canny Comps Ltd

"Food wasn't like it was r years ago but nice food nice place nice chips and what..."

Paul Gallagher

"Food lovely and good value. Staff exemplary. Nice bottle of wine. Unparalleled..."

Aidan Reynolds

"We've been coming to Newcastle from Coventry for a few yards now. Each time, we make sure to visit Sambuca. Always great food and great service. ..."

patrick youssef

"Visited on 03/01/22.. Thought we'd try this place on the Quayside for my wife's birthday. It wasn't particularly busy so we got settled in pretty..."

Alan

"Luckily enough to have a table in the balcony. Really nice view, comfortable seating, yummy foods & friendly..."

Ellen chan

"We ventured out for a nice meal, the first time since lockdown and headed here for our occasional special treat, surf and turf. We added a side of..."

Barry Stoker

"An excellent range of dishes and superb..."

Neil H

Francesca's

84/100 (5869 ratings)

King Prawns with Garlic

Smoked Haddock Risotto

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quite far from the city of newcastle, this restaurant serves you with a smile. The pasta was quite nice but need a little bir more pepper and salt ,..."

Gaby

"Best Italian restaurant I have ever known. The food and the staff were amazing. Overall atmosphere just make you to come back there again and..."

Leo Mazurek

"Old school family vibe Italian restaurant. The service is great. They make you feel very welcome. You get bread and can ask for balsamic vinegar..."

Dollar Reviews

"Amazing italian restaurant with an original decoration and a great variety of meals. You can also enjoy a half pizza + half pasta at a good price...."

Antonio Caballero

"Lovely Italian restaurant with quality food and service. We’ll be coming back for sure. Strogonoff and sea food pasta were amazing. And don’t..."

Mariano Latorre

"Nice little restaurant about 5 mins walk from west Jesmond metro station. Lovely deco inside. Most staff polite and friendly, some🙄 Meal was quite..."

Nicola King

"Great Restaurant, reasonably priced and quick service with great food. Atmosphere for a Wednesday night in January was really..."

Lili Bizarre

"Fantastic food. Great atmosphere, superb and friendly service. Honestly, the best pizza I've ever tasted (Francesca Pizza) and my Mrs said the same..."

steve wales

"It’s been a while since we have been here as we don’t live close but we will definitely be back. We had a fantastic meal and the service was..."

Anthony

"Pizzeria Francesca in Newcastle is an absolute gem of an Italian restaurant. From the moment you step through the door, you're greeted with warmth..."

Rory Mowbray

"We had a tasty lunch here, loved the half pasta, half pizza meal! Good quality Italian cooking that’s value for money. We went at 2pm on a Saturday..."

Gabe Fender

Mantra Thai Dining

84/100 (6808 ratings)

Fried Soft Shell Crab

Choo Chee Cuary Salmon

Signature Chicken Spring Rolls

Battered Squid Salad Dressing

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"First time visit. Nice decor, lighting nice and mellow, not feeling like you are being interrogated in some places. Staff are very attentive, polite..."

BROON BREED

"Chose this place on recommendation and location close to the arena. Lovely food let down by poor service on this occasion. Had to request cutlery,..."

Peter Richmond

"Combining the two friendliest people in the world (Geordies & Thais) with the best Thai food makes this place a MUST go for anyone visiting NCL. The..."

Callum Hopkirk

"If you know. You know. Incredible Thai restaurant hidden away from the crowds of the city and quayside. Easily the best ‘fine’ Thai dining..."

Ali Graham

"Always love coming here the food is always amazing and the staff are probably the best I've seen in any restaurant who will go out of their way for..."

Ryan

"Me and my partner went for a meal here for Valentine’s Day. We were accompanied by Sean, who made both of us feel very welcomed from the start...."

Jen Arbiol

"The key call out for this restaurant is the service which is excellent. The staff were pleasant, polite and professional. The food was good and the..."

Fabio Cordeiro

"Discovered this restaurant as it was one of the few places open near our hotel when we got in from a 5 hour drive. The staff were lovely enough to..."

Joy Victor

"Booked a table for 2, food was amazing, service top class. When it is your birthday they even sing for you, the whole staff wish you happy birthday...."

Amanda Fokem

"Beautiful space, beautiful food and extremely nice and attentive serivice. Felt like an authentic Thai experience. Had gyozas for starter and..."

A. Molinari

"Very nice place to have some good Thai food. Excellent service. Good option for conversation and business and dating. A bit..."

Qiaoyu Ma

"Our recent dining experience at Mantra Thai was nothing short of exceptional. The restaurant's recent renovation has truly elevated the ambiance,..."

jaydoraemon

"Beautiful food and a quality service in a lovely..."

Dave Donnison

"One of my favorite Thai restaurant that I will definitely go back again. I ordered pork skewer, which was the best one I ever had. Would love to go..."

Bad Booo

"Honestly, I will be thinking about that meal for years to come, and would like to thank the chefs for such an amazing meal. This place offers great..."

Bob JOE

"Absolutely stunning food. Me and my daughter went for dinner we had a buggy and they could not be any more helpful the 2 men carried the buggy up and..."

Tracy Watson

"Absolutely delicious food - well worth the trip. I visited here for dinner on a Monday night with a few colleagues. The venue was busy but we could..."

Emily Hunsley

"Service was excellent. Cocktails were good. Some of the food was good but some weren’t great considering the price. Overall, I would definitely..."

Oli Gray

Puccini Restaurant

83/100 (5352 ratings)

Half a Bolognaise Pizza and a Side of Chips

Spicy Meat Wraps with Herby Rice and Peppercorn Sauce

Cheese Cake

Camembert Fried with Bread and Salad

Apple Pie and Custard

Carbonara

Pasta

Sticky Toffee Pudding with Caramel Sauce and Cream

Roulade with Ice Cream

"A friend and I went to this restaurant on a bit of a whim and didn't regret it! We were enticed by the steak night menu and so in we went! This..."

Harry Hamlin

"Superb dinner for my daughter graduation celebration. Starter for potatoes skin and mussels was very nice. The main also taste good. Highly recommend..."

Chia Cedric

"Party of 4, visited on Friday afternoon. We all had the happy hour deal. Starter ( soup, potato skins, garlic bread), pizza or pasta and either ice..."

Ray Gibson

"Not only our favourite Italian restaurant in town but our favourite restaurant in town full stop. The food is amazing & the quantity is of such a..."

Michelle Lewis - Hillary

"Very lovely decorated and authentic Italian restaurant (Italian music included) with one of the loveliest, friendly and caring staff members who went..."

Aleksandar

"Really nice little Italian, food was lovely,staff very friendly,recommend..."

Joan Hogg

"We had a lovely meal here yesterday. The food was fantastic! we all said we felt like we were in Italy! The service and staff were so welcoming thank..."

Kirstie Torn

"Love this restaurant! Very friendly & welcoming staff. Gorgeous food, all reasonably priced. Becoming regulars at a lunchtime as the food is fresh &..."

Barbara Winter

"I went to Puccini tonight with my boyfriend and honestly had such an amazing experience. Atmosphere is great, but the food was absolutely 11/10. I..."

simone harnett

"Very good Restaurant with absolutely fair prices. I had calamari as a starter and a Pizza diablo as main. They serve fresh bread with butter. Lovely..."

Stephan Marschall

"Went for the great deal of 3 courses for £8. Food wasn't the best, but good enough for the price. Staff were lovely and very friendly. They were..."

Lewis A

"What a hidden gem of a restaurant! Had a two night stay in Newcastle and saw the reviews of Puccini so thought we'd take a look. Great food, great..."

Rob Horsefield

"Took our grandson here this afternoon he is two years old we were met with a smile and shown to a nice table. Pizza was lovely and our grandson..."

Debra Prudhoe

"Food is very nice, lovely staff good..."

Samantha Read

"Lovely ambience at this fantastic Italian Restaurant, just off Bigg Market in Newcastle. The starters were divine- garlic bread with tomato and..."

Shane Donnelly

"Another fantastic visit to Puccini on Friday evening after a few beers in Newcastle, as always a very warm welcome from all the staff, and superb..."

Alan Bell

The Real Greek - Newcastle

Souvlaki Chicken Gyro with Tzatziki

Hot Meze Halloumi Fries

"We tried their set menu. Went in without much expectation. But really the starters just wowed us. Their pita bread with the spreads were worth every..."

Ammu Hoby

"Had a really great dinner here, had the set menu and they had some fantastic veggie options. All the food was tasty, didn't take long at all, very..."

Zac Baker

"Very impressed with the food, excellent value on their set menu with 4 dishes for £17. It was just a shame we were 1 of only 2 tables in there on a..."

matthew watkins

"Me and my friend came here as we fancied a change from our usual restaurants and we loved the Greek restaurants when we were on holiday, there’s..."

Emily

"Amazing place the food is lovely, very authentic. I have a nut allergy and they were very accommodating. Great service would definitely come..."

Laura Davis

"This place is truly awesome. Food amazing, staff are fantastic and the atmosphere very relaxing! It's also accessible which I..."

Andie Christou

"Great service from the staff at The Real Greek and beautiful food, we had flat bread with Tzatziki, hummus and spicy feta dip, Chicken skewers and..."

Hayley Rosse

"Make sure you're very hungry as the fabulous food comes in really big portions. We had fava and spicy feta dip as starters which came with flatbread..."

Julie Beck

"Really lovely attentive staff, nice atmosphere throughout the restaurant. The food was amazing, which came to our table in no time at all, it was..."

Victoria McAdam

Liam Foy

Silk Room Restaurant & Champagne Bar

80/100 (3085 ratings)

Braised Shank of Lamb

Steamed Fillet of Sea Bass

Lamb

Salad

Chicken Clementine Pate

Fish

Scallops

Fruit White Chocolate Raspberry Cheese Cake Crushed Amoreti

Accepts American Express

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Located in the heart of Newcastle's legal district & close to the vibrant Quayside. Very nice restaurant with attentive service & pleasant..."

Richard Hannam

"Having previously enjoyed a faultless meal and service at the Silk Room, myself and my partner visited the restaurant again recently before a show at..."

Andrew Fenwick

"Have been here several times over the years for the Xmas menu. Always been a treat and I don't recall any of our large group having any complaints...."

Barry Stoker

"Wonderful food, that steak was just incredible! strongly advised for who is searching for a nice, posh location where to take a girlfriend for dinner..."

Alessia Califano

"Intimate and cosy, fabulous food but lighting very dim - thank goodness for the torch on your mobile phone! Kangaroo Steak was delicious..."

David Birkett

"A lovely atmosphere for drinks and food with the other half. Staff are very friendly and the food..."

Ben Cove

"Food and experience were splendid. Very attentive..."

Sara Bella

"A great place with great vibe.The food was amazing , definitely would recommend the lamb and the steak. They also have a wide range of champagne as..."

Binny George

"Excellent food lam speech less the kangaroo was a amazing top 👌 food recommended to everyone many thanks..."

Brian Thompson

"The food and service were first class but the restaurant was chilly. When the door opened it was positively freezing. The screen they'd put up at our..."

Tina Bradshaw

"Delicious food. The service is excellent. My partner and I had dinner at the Silk Room for a birthday celebration. We'd hoped for a nice night out,..."

Laura Betton-Rodber

"I was at this restaurant last night and proposed to my girlfriend. Take away the emotion of the night, this place is fantastic! The food was..."

John Rogerson

"Lovely atmosphere, calm and relaxed with professional staff who know their job, but also like to have fun with guests. Food and wine offers excellent..."

Steve

"The meal was fantastic, lots of nice drink choices too and the staff were great! Especially with the new social distancing rules, it still didn't..."

Lauren Graham

As You Like It

78/100 (3613 ratings)

Roast Pork Tenderloin

gin

Tempura

Cheesecake

Thai Sweet Potato Soup

Wheelchair Accessible

"13 of us chose to have our Work Xmas Do at As you like it, and we had an absolutely fantastic time. We prebooked our food easily weeks prior and..."

Toon Traveller

"Restaurant week. We had an early booking of 5.30pm on a Monday and it was quiet and so staff were very attentive. Only doing the select menu, items..."

Kim Chard

"I did not have high expectations going into this restaurant but it is amazing!! It serves the best fish and chips I have ever had!! I could not..."

Myth And Legend

"My wife and I got married here 01/10/23. We booked the whole thing in January 2022. From start to finish it was organised perfectly. Every member of..."

Northern Negatives

"Experience was awesome . It’s such a beautiful restaurant in the heart of Jesmond ❤️💜The food was awesome . Loved the Sunday roast . I had..."

niharika chandra

"Went to AYLI yesterday for a date night meal out and was very impressed. The cocktails and food were sooo tasty (the braised beef cheek in particular..."

Chloe Cook

"Trendy restaurant/bar. The food was very good but high priced for the portion. I had what they called 2 seabass fillets but was either fillets from..."

jaden perumena

"Booked in for Sunday dinner, arrived early but were seated straight away. We both had the beef Sunday dinner, tasted great. The usual veg; roasties,..."

Wesley Watson

"Visited during restaurant week - was very busy as a result so service was slightly slow. Food was good although the pork belly was somewhat..."

Dinusha Chandratilleke

"What a fantastic restaurant and bar, so quirky with an absolutely beautiful terrace area. The food and drinks are spit on, good value for money.An..."

Peter Hughes

"We went Saturday early evening. Cocktails were delicious. Food absolutely..."

Laura Andrew

"The staff were superb and the food was delicious. I had a ribeye steak, cooked to perfection, with 'dirty' mashed potato and poached egg - beautiful...."

Philip Belcher

"First time visit for my son's 3rd birthday meal with family. Staff very friendly. Food was lovely. Took a while but worth the wait. Definitely going..."

karl G

"Really nice atmosphere to spend a relaxing evening. Lovely food and a great cocktail list... even better when buying in the happy hour! Staff so..."

Raymond Lockwood (Ray)

"Great food and amazing for live music on Friday and Saturday..."

Silviu Silviu

"Nice bar with a nice feel to it. I haven't been here for a while but will definitely be going..."

David Cullen

Marco Polo Restaurant

75/100 (5270 ratings)

Tuna Carpaccio Pickled Fennel & Cucumber

Crepe with Chocolate and Strawberries

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booked my table over the phone in advance to arrange my plans to propose to my girlfriend. The staff were incredible. They made sure we were at a..."

Steve Scollins

"The Marco Polo restaurant in Newcastle has left a lasting impression on me during my two visits. Situated in a bustling area, the restaurant boasts..."

Steven Brown

"Great service and great food every time we..."

Sharon Greene

"First time here, my daughter's took me for my 70th birthday. We had slow cooked beef Ragu. Have since made it at home. Had Sangiovese wine as it..."

Alan Smurthwaite

"Had a delicious dinner here with colleagues. We had a lovely midweek meal here the other week. We did not book a table and had no problem walking..."

Emily Hunsley

"A lovely atmosphere, cute interior, and good food - the pork belly starter was nicely balanced with a sweet minty base and the veggie lasagna main..."

Sara N

"We went on Saturday evening for a date night, service was very good, I ordered the calamari to start followed by the king prawn and crab risotto. I..."

daniel spoors

"Marco Polo is a traditional Italian restaurant located in the heart of Newcastle city centre. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with..."

Mike Weaver

"Really recommend this place! The pastas were both delicious and the tomato garlic bread we got to share was really good! Servers were all very..."

Jess Johnson

"It was my first time visiting Marco Polo and I was pleasantly surprised, a much better atmosphere than the usual chain pizza restaurants with the..."

Terence Walsh

"Really good food, excellent value for money. The staff were very attentive and extremely pleasant. Make sure you try their own beer - highly..."

Paul Watson

"Food was nice and service was good while waiting for table but then really slow waiting for food to come out to us had to ask each time when the next..."

Paul Archer

"With Restaurant week going, we couldn’t miss out trying these classy restaurants! The Marco Polo restaurant was certainly worth it. Really classy,..."

Docs On Vacay

"Lovely food would go again no hesitation we all really enjoyed..."

john deakin

"Great food and very friendly service. We went with our two children who make a lot of requests for drink changes, extra plates ad nauseum and the..."

Michael Airey

"Date night with my wife, pleasant staff, food was nice enough if not a bit small portion wise, but I'd definitely..."

Jim Cameron

Grey Owl

Turkish Eggs and Toast

Non-smoking restaurants

"Met a good friend here for some drinks before we went elsewhere for food, so cannot comment on the food side of things. On my arrival, I received a..."

Toon Traveller

"Situated close to Theatre royal this is an attractive looking restaurant/bar. Very quick service by professional staff with a good choice of food and..."

julie buckham

"Really surprised to find all the negative reviews. We popped in today just by chance and because it looked nice (and not busy). Everyone enjoyed the..."

Kevin Moor

"Always my motto to walk on the sunny side of the street and this us definitely it. Lovely ice cold tall italian moretti on a baking hot day. They..."

Deniece Wanley

"Very classy cocktail bar with good tunes. Enjoyed the classic martini with Bombay. Shaken and ice cold just the way I enjoy it. Service was..."

Hal Bc

"It was Saturday afternoon and very busy but not overcrowded. Just two of us. Cocktail very nice. Not sure if there was any food available as no..."

Sandy Kleinschmidt

"One of the best hot chocolates I have ever..."

Fay A. Shehata

"Surprised about the negative reviews. Such a lovely place. The decor is so inviting and the staff really nice. Very good drinks selection and decent..."

Tina Smith

"Service ok, feel it could be improved by having more bar staff on a weekend and promoting matum the bar glass collector to a bar tender as he is he..."

Soraya Colquhoun

"Have visited a few times now as really enjoyed our first visit. Good music, nice interior, relaxed vibe. Polite and friendly staff. Good drinks list..."

Lilly Sabua

"Our second visit and just as good as the first time, the staff are excellent very accomodating, smart clean lovely place to have a drink. Also..."

mark wilkes

The Beer House

70/100 (1385 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great service from Lisa. Clean, decent food, and a good bar with loads of room to sit down and relax before your flight. Easily the best bar in..."

Ali Graham

"Super early start for travelling after getting to the airport several hours before. Lisa was fantastic when we got to the bar. Lovely and friendly...."

Rachel Garnett-Brooker

"Great service great staff Lisa and Kyla..."

Oyousef Yousef

"Having a few before our flight in Newcastle Airport. The staff are fantastic and one member of the team Katy was absolutely outstanding. Table..."

Johnny Holliman

"Served by Lisa, very friendly and very quick and efficient. Great customer..."

Jeffrey Martin

"Tayla let me know straight away that they didn’t have my preferred wine and why. Instead of leaving it there, she provided alternatives and I ended..."

Beth Moxon

"Can’t complain about the quality of the products or the friendliness of the staff as they are both on point. Prices though are a bit on the steep..."

slowlygoingbeige

"Service from Stephen was amazing! Scrumptious food and place well kept and tidy. All staff are a credit to the airport experience and made me super..."

Stephanie Yeaman

"Really chill place to have a pre flight pint, super nice staff! Thank you for the amazing service..."

Brandon Shand (Brandon Shand)

"I was in your bar / restaurant today and I had the pleasure of speaking to a young lady called summer. I was watching her doing her job interacting..."

Emma Leonard

"What an amazing little place! The staff are friendly and up for a laugh even at 8am in the morning 🤣 Massive shout out to the manager Steve, who..."

Sharron Taylor

"Travelling alone it's always great to be served by someone friendly and someone who knows how to pour a good Guinness. Summer provided great service..."

Claire Gormley

"Great christmas! what a fantastic end to it thanks to Taylor And Summer on my way back through Newcastle airport Beer House. Hope to be travelling..."

Bob Oleydo

"Steve is an absolute star! You know you're paying more for a drink in an airport but usually find it quite miserable. Not this time! Steve was..."

Kay Milner

"Summer served me and my partner before we went on holiday and she was so sweet, absolutely fantastic and helped us the entire time before our flight..."

Charlie Ions

"Visited today before our Ibiza flight. Steph our bartender was absolutely amazing and served us within seconds! She went above and beyond and even..."

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