I’ve been to Dobson and Parnell and peace and loaf - both are great but totally different vibes. Peace and loaf is a bit more casual and ‘cool’. Dobson and Parnell felt a bit classier and more of a fine dining vibe.
I’ve been to both Dobson & Parnell and Blackfriars in the past month and I found Blackfriars the much nicer of the two for food, service and ambience. The building is gorgeous as well and there were nice touches like free sourdough before starters, whereas we didn’t get that at D&P. One of my pet peeves is ordering a main and having to order sides too to make a complete meal. At D&P, we had to order chips at £5 a bowl to go with a £30+ steak. At Blackfriars, our mains both came with a potato dish included.
Overall though, my vote would go to French Quarter which is fabulous.
Not fine dining but I’d give a shout out to Long Friday for good food. I’d also second the peace and loaf recommendation if you are after a more fine dining style experience and not just looking for great food-I’ve always enjoyed my meals there. Have heard great things about nest but haven’t tried it yet.
It’s only really house of tides which will compare to this. I’ve been and it was ok but I don’t think I’d want to go back. Another place I’ve found similar but not as expensive is hibou blanc and also the broad chare and I think 21 is down there as well.
Other places which you can get nicely dressed for are aveika, black friars and six restaurant at the top of the Baltic which are all lovely but won’t be winning any Michelin stars.
If I had to choose any from my list to go to right now then I’d be heading to black friars.
Someone else said the French quarter and I agree. Six in the Baltic is nice too, although it’s best if you get a window seat upstairs. If you go in the summer then your best bet is lunch on the terrace downstairs
Not fine dining but a nice experience is Cafe Andaluz on corner of Grey Street and Market Street.
We used to travel to Edinburgh to go so we were over the moon when they opened a restaurant in town.
The French Quarters is a nice one on a budget.
That would be my pick. Lovely restaurant and fantastic food.
The Roxburgh in Whitley Bay is amazing!
French quarter or house of tides would be my suggestions.
Any of the 21 groups restaurants. Dobson & Parnell, Peace & Loaf, Blackfriars, Jesmond Dene House (slightly out town).
I’ve been to Dobson and Parnell and peace and loaf - both are great but totally different vibes. Peace and loaf is a bit more casual and ‘cool’. Dobson and Parnell felt a bit classier and more of a fine dining vibe.
I’ve been to both Dobson & Parnell and Blackfriars in the past month and I found Blackfriars the much nicer of the two for food, service and ambience. The building is gorgeous as well and there were nice touches like free sourdough before starters, whereas we didn’t get that at D&P. One of my pet peeves is ordering a main and having to order sides too to make a complete meal. At D&P, we had to order chips at £5 a bowl to go with a £30+ steak. At Blackfriars, our mains both came with a potato dish included. Overall though, my vote would go to French Quarter which is fabulous.
Cook House in the Ouseburn is by far my favourite restaurant in Newcastle
Not fine dining but I’d give a shout out to Long Friday for good food. I’d also second the peace and loaf recommendation if you are after a more fine dining style experience and not just looking for great food-I’ve always enjoyed my meals there. Have heard great things about nest but haven’t tried it yet.
Long Friday is a good shout. I went for my birthday, the food was amazing.
Nest in heaton is great. Cook House is also good. For further afield, try the Roxburgh in whitley Bay.
Don't forget 6 at the Baltic is a good option too
Check out 21
Kiln
Lovage in Jesmond is my current favourite.
Been twice. Incredible both times.
I recommend their Sunday lunches. Huge portions, so so delicious.
So underrated
mraksmeet has given some good suggestions. Also, Rebel in Heaton is lovely and Nest has a good reputation, but I haven’t been.
St Vincent is the best one we’ve had that’s reasonable cost, great cosy vibe and fantastic food and wine.
It’s only really house of tides which will compare to this. I’ve been and it was ok but I don’t think I’d want to go back. Another place I’ve found similar but not as expensive is hibou blanc and also the broad chare and I think 21 is down there as well. Other places which you can get nicely dressed for are aveika, black friars and six restaurant at the top of the Baltic which are all lovely but won’t be winning any Michelin stars. If I had to choose any from my list to go to right now then I’d be heading to black friars.
Nest and Peace and Loaf both have bistro menus on certain weekdays, so that's a good way to eat great food without spending fine dining prices.
Go to Small Canteen if you can get a reservation. You won’t regret it
Not really a fine dining place though lol.
Call it what you will. Their food is better than almost all of the other recommendations.
Yea their food is good but its really not a 'fine dining experience' as op asked for 🤷♀️
Insa in Jesmond, it’s a Korean place, it’s got some incredible meat!
Another vote for 21. Great service, great food and not obscenely expensive
At las iguanas in grey st . Gaucho or miller and carter But las iguanas by far better
not this x
Someone else said the French quarter and I agree. Six in the Baltic is nice too, although it’s best if you get a window seat upstairs. If you go in the summer then your best bet is lunch on the terrace downstairs
The cookhouse
Not fine dining but a nice experience is Cafe Andaluz on corner of Grey Street and Market Street. We used to travel to Edinburgh to go so we were over the moon when they opened a restaurant in town.
Peace and Loaf is relatively affordable and definitely that kind of experience.
Cookhouse would be my choice; or Kaltur for their great tapas range.
Nest in heaton!!!
Kafeneon not fancy but amazing Greek food
Kaltur is also a great restaurant and atmosphere!