Where are the Best Restaurants in Newcastle?

Nov 3
14:51

2007

Jenny Simpson

Jenny Simpson

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One of the things that always attracts me to a restaurant is if someone has been there before and recommended it to me – that ultimately means they’ve been there and been happy with the service and more importantly the food.

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I came across a new website recently which takes this concept and gets people submitting reviews on restaurants in their local area which means it’s from a perspective of people like yourself and not a food critic who dines out every night.

There is nothing like a restaurant which has a good local feel to it.

Some place where you can go in and be greeted by someone as though you go there every day.

It is often said that in the North east that they are friendliest people in Britain; therefore all our restaurants in Newcastle and the North East should be friendly! I will outline some of my favourite independent restaurants which I have been to and repeatedly go back to.

I have been a frequent visitor to Belle & Herbs over the last couple of years and it’s my pleasure to write this feature on what in my opinion is one of the best coffee shops/cafes in the Newcastle area.

The café is not just style over substance though.

The coffee is excellent and there are a range of tea’s,Where are the Best Restaurants in Newcastle? Articles hot chocolate, and cold drinks available including their excellent fresh smoothies. Food wise there is an extensive breakfast menu and impressive list of sandwiches, my favourite being the Christmas sandwich available all year round.

Another of my first choice restaurants in Newcastleis El Castano which was voted the North East’s number one Tapas bar in Lifestyle magazine and after being presented with a range of their fayre it wasn’t too difficult to see why.

Customer service is obviously important to this establishment, and customer comment slips are provided at the end of the meal which is a nice touch.

One big boost for dining in Newcastleis El Castano source as much of their food locally for freshness, and the rest tends to be specially imported directly from Spain. I would whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant for a really enjoyable evening.

If you’re looking for food on the go, then Sketches are a good choice. Inspired by travels to Africa, the Caribbean, Italy, France and Spain this Newcastle deli certainly breaks the lunchtime monotony of tuna savouries or chicken salads.

Delights such as the range of sandwiches, wraps and toasted Panini to name but a few are locally sourced with the breads being hand pulled and produced just up the road. Overall Sketches provides fantastic value for money and is one of the best places to eat in Newcastle.

So, if your looking for somewhere to eat in Newcastle go to www.independentrestaurantsnewcastle.co.uk