Had a lovely experience at the Dabbawal where I felt like family. From the attentive waiters to the…read morewarm environment the overall experience was one of being nourished. I chose the Chef's choice and was not disappointed with the generous portions and selections made. There were things I might not have tried otherwise and was glad to have been offered. It's a great way to sample the menu at a great price. The drink menu was also fairly extensive and they had some fun gin pairings. Go, eat heartily, and enjoy.

Yet again I find myself re-visiting the Dabbawal pre-theatre for a quick meal before going into…read morefestive mode to see the Nutcracker ballet! We had booked a table for 6pm however arrived slightly late due to the bad weather (I believe Hurricane Kate is the culprit!) However, we were sat quickly and when telling our server we had limited time due to our cultural theatre trip it was recommended that we keep away from the signature curries as they take time to cook through. We started with a bottle of prosecco (this is getting predictable now?) and opted to share the bombay bombs and hara chicken parchey to start. The bombay bombs were delicious filled with mashed potatoes and a homemade sauce they were incredibly flavoured! The chicken arrived looked a cool shade of green with a yogurt dip it was also delicious. Next I opted for the burgh tikka makhani masala which was a butter based rich tomato curry with plenty of succulent chicken. With a side of mushroom pilau (one portion is enough for two really!) and a side of tandoori roti I mopped up every last bit of the rich sauce! Competing the meal was the standard cosmo which I ALWAYS get when I go here as it has a nice twist on the original. I must say the lamb railway curry is still my favourite however I am yet to try their signature Korma so watch this space!

OKAY, being the only "official" vegan friendly restaurant in the city centre, Scrumpy Willow also…read moreprizes itself of being the one with the worst service. Honestly? They have ONE person working the cash register and the tables upstairs and downstairs. That person is never hospitable or nice, but hey, I would be crabby and rude too, if i had to serve the whole cafe myself. They really should stop being cheap and hire a second person, or at least hire staff that can actually hack it. In general, I find vegans and vegan establishments really nice, down-to-earth, and always good to their patrons. Probably because us vegans/ vegetarians are a rare breed and we feel the need to look after one another. Scrumpy feels differently though, to be fair, they're not entirely vegan, but from what I have been told, they are the "vegan" place to eat in town. I would never come back here again. They give vegans/ vegetarians a bad name. Also, my hard earned cash should not be spent on establishments that don't appreciate my business and are super rude to me. I also know of other places in town that serves vegan friendly dishes, albeit they're not officially vegan.

This is a lovely cafe to go to when the weather is cold and miserable, it's got a very cosy homey…read morefeel to it. The staff were friendly and very chilled and we all really enjoyed our food: my omlette was so tasty and filling, and my sister's hummus and fallafal plate went down a storm! I really liked this place as a whole but the reason I docked two stars was because of the really really bad quality of their drinks; I had the house wine which was nothing short of vinegar-esque, my sister had the "smoothie" which was nothing more than a half-filled glass of watery fruit juice with a thick layer of foam at the top, and our friend went for the milkshake which literally looked like a glass of milk that had been jiggled around for a bit (no trace of any ice cream in the mix) My advice with this place is go here when in search of good value, filling food, but don't waste your money on the beverages!..

Fine pints, fine atmosphere, a fine location, and topped off with a great little rooftop terrace…read morebeer garden. I will write more, but that there is just about a perfect review in one sentence. On the far side of town from where I normally go, I just followed the herd of us that suggested this little place. Glad I did, because I dug it. It's a good old fashioned local pub. A few local beers, a few taps of things I didn't recognise (but tried anyway) and a welcoming atmosphere. Oh, and a pool table to boot! Pretty much the perfect midweek haunt for anyone, I'd say. Get on in and try it!

Just moved to this area and stopped in here for Sunday lunch. WOW the sides were amazing and huge…read moreportions! I had roasted potatoes that were amazing with parsnip chips, honey root vegtables, and autumn greens with pine nuts. All this at a little corner pub with a big screen TV. I will be back! They have live music also many nights...great vibe and local!

When I finally paid my first visit to the Herb Garden on recommendation by a friend it was well…read moreworth it! The staff impressed me the most.....very attentive and genuinely polite and friendly. Immediately from first walking in I was confident this would be a good experience from the way I was greeted. The menu predominantly consists of pizzas and salads but they also have daily specials and lunch time snacks/sandwiches. I opted for the Pulled Pork which was lovely...just the right amount too. The pizzas (their speciality) looked amazing although I wasn't fortunate enough to have sampled any on this occasion. A few little quirks like old school milk bottles for water and the herb garden where you can see them grow. Never before have I seen such a huge collection of lamp shades hanging from the ceiling...completely random but it works!

So whilst working in Newcastle, I'd walked past this place a few times and noticed the massive…read moremodel of a horse in the doorway which naturally caught my eye and thought I MUST try it and I have to admit, it did not disappoint! We arrived and we were told that for a table for two we had to wait for 45 mins which was annoying as we were both starving. However it was fairly busy and there seemed to be only 3 members of waiting staff available so that was understanding I suppose! And the staff were extremely apologetic and friendly throughout the whole service. I opted for the 'Happy Ham, Wild Mushrooms, Mozzarella, Creamy Ricotta and thyme' pizza and my partner opted for the meat Calzone. To share we chose the cheesy garlic bread - always a winner in my opinion! When the food came it was piping hot but delicious! And massive! I loved the ricotta on my pizza as it added that extra creamyness. And the pizza didn't have a soggy bottom! Winning! The garlic bread in my opinion could have done with a little bit more cheese but it was still tasty! After all of that bread we were stuffed so we didn't get to try the puddings! Sad times! The decor in Herb Garden is shabby chic with the chandelier being made out of wine glasses, which in my opinion looked incredible! And a good use of upcycling! Overall a lovely place for a bit of munch!

Oh this cafe is a lovely peaceful haven in what looks to be quite a posh bit of Newcastle.We…read morestopped off here for some cakey sustenance before a long drive home. They have a great selection of vegan cakes - there were are least 4 to choose from, as well as other non-vegan ones, and I went for the Victoria Sponge. I've not had Victoria Sponge for years! If I'm honest it's because I thought a vegan version would be heavy and stodgy, but this one was beautifully light and airy, and the delicate tastes of vanilla and strawberries were just perfect. My other half had lemon poppyseed - I had a cheeky wee bite and it was also delicious. There was a lovely relaxed atmosphere in the cafe, it's light and airy feeling, and the woman working there was really friendly. So it was nice to chill out and watch the world go by in the street outside. And eat delicious cake. If I'm in Newcastle again, I'll definitely be back at Sky Apple Cafe. And not just for cake. It's a vegetarian cafe, and they look to be able to customise a lot of the dishes for vegans. It's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and I could probably eat there quite happily all day - from a full fry up breakfast, complete with 'fakin' bacon' (haha!) through to a hummus burrito for dinner - that just sounds delicious!

Sky apple cafe is a great place for vegetarians with a mixture of dishes to suit all tastes ranging…read morefrom indian to mexican and more. Although the menu is limited I am confident nosy people would easily find something they liked. The dessert was just fabulous and definately would make me wanna go back there! The staff were nice and it is reasonably priced. The reason I'm not giving it a 5 * is because I thought it was a bit too claustrophobic in there and the service was slightly too slow. (But only slightly!!)

This place is about four months old. It's a vegan junk food bar: order at the counter and they…read morebring it to your table. The Southern Fried Kebab is delicious. I wish I had gotten a second one of those but i got a veggie dog instead. I just don't like veggie dogs in general. I mean it was fine but the fricken (their vegan southern fried chicken) is delicious. They also have beer, wine and cocktails. Music oriented decor (with pix of Donna Summer, Annie Lennox, Johnny Cash, Hendrix, etc.) and good, eclectic selection of tunes while you eat.

Right around the corner from the Hilton where we were staying and the reviews were awesome so we…read morewalked over We got some Pappad Bow/ & Chutney to snack on. Perfectly crisp pappads paired with a vibrant selection of homemade chutneys. Really good. Nice way to ease into a good meal. We started with Nadia Chicken Pakora (gae) Tantalizing chicken morsels in a spicy batter, complemented by mint yogurt. Pretty tasty. A little heat but just right. Bihari Chicken Jalfrezi, Spiced chicken tikka with onions and caosicums. infused with ginger, cumin and coriander. So good! Incredible smells and flavors. Such good food and incredibly reasonable prices. I can see why this place gets such good reviews. Only knock was we felt a little rushed to put in our order and order traditionally with a started and main each. We don't do that much anymore. Outstanding food and value. A few songs but so worth it.

Man this place has top tier Indian food. From the lamb to the chicken everything is delicious. Not…read moreto mention, the service is outstanding. The owner and all the workers greet and treat you like family once you enter. I'll be back anytime I'm in Newcastle

We went to Butterfly Cabinet on a Saturday morning. An interesting breakfast place with a large…read morevariety in options. The three of us the decided on one porridge, one wrap and one build your own breakfast. The good: the breakfasts were great. The little bit less: the portions are too big and the coffee average.

At the weekend make sure you are at the door before opening to ensure that you get a seat. Place…read morewas full by 0915! English breakfast was very good and a quaint little location where the staff were super attentive and defiantly deserve a good tip.

Lovely Middle Eastern food with friendly service and a small parking lot. It was a nice place to…read moreget a quiet, delicious lunch on a Sunday for something a little unusual. I do really wish that they had a mixed mezze platter as we usually like to share one of those and a mixed grill. But instead, we got The Bake Mixed Grill (really nice, juicy meats. Chicken especially well-cooked.) with lamb kofta, chicken cubes, and lamb shish. Doesn't come with rice, you have to order that alongside. Loved the warm bread. They forgot to bring our green beans but we filled up on the meat and the Bake Salad, with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, parsley, mint, onion, radish, and dressed with sumac, lemon juice, and olive oil. Really nice and fresh, great for making impromptu sandwiches of pita, meat, and crunchy salad. They're BYOB and they deliver, so I'm sure we'll be enjoying their food again soon.

This is my favourite place to eat in Newcastle. And it's BYOBB which is always good :D…read more The food is fantastic, great for vegetarians too. It's very busy and you may have to sit on the long tables with other parties. I usually hate that, but at Al Baik (its original name) it doesn't bother me at all. It's all part of the atmosphere. It's more casual dining than romantic meal, but great for couples, groups of friends, whatever. We usually order a million mezze style plates rather than mains. Yum yum YUM!!

In town from the U.S. to catch Sunderland play and stopped in for dinner. Our server Macy was fab…read more Two different bruschetta apps hit the spot; the mussels were plump and flavorful; 8oz filet was cooked spot on and the chips were piping hot. Mushroom risotto was delicious as well. Margherita pizza for the table to share also hit the spot. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Would definitely return.

I've visited Prima on several occasions as a party of 2 and party of 35, during happy hour and for…read moresunday lunch so its safe to say I continue going back to this restaurant for the great value, friendly staff and most importantly the excellent quality food. Can't fault the location on Newcastle Quayside and unusually this restaurant has rooms within the stone arch leg of the old high level bridge so you feel like you're outside except for the fact that you're toasty and warm from the flowing food and drink! If you miss out on these rooms and are seated at the front of the restaurant you can at least see the kitchen in front of you which is a nice touch. Happy hour means you can afford to eat out on a budget with some pizzas and pastas priced at £6. Headed here for sunday lunch once too....reluctantly as surely this would be better at a British pub over an Italian restaurant?? Well I was surprised at how amazing this was...the meat was cooked perfectly although overall the portion was a bit on the small side.