British & Cosmopolitan


Barn Again Bistro
Not many places manage to echo the cuisine via the decor so successfuly as Barn Agai. You'll find both to be exciting, diverse and sometimes even a little wild. The likes of Dali, Picasso and Margritte adorn the walls, which are lit by fairly lights, and the food is equally vibrant in color and presentation. Global and eastern flavours mingle with modern British cuisine and fresh local fish. Food is served Mon-Fri 12pm-1.45 and Mon-Sat 6.30-9.45pm.
 

21a Leazes Road. 0191 230 3338
 


Blackfriars Cafe
Situated in the same bilding as Electric, Blackfriars Cafe Bar is a marked improvement on its predecessor. Although the decor has not been changed the tatty jumble of onrnaments - toy robots, Barbie dolls, ill-advised artwork - has been dumped to reveal the restaurant's airy, split-level and open-plan potential. More importantly, the food is streets ahead with a globally-varied menu taking in everything from Moroccan lamb patties (with toasted pockets no less) to Welsh rarebit. With a wine list to match the choice and quality of the food, this is a welcome addition to the city, either for lunchtime light-bites or a post-work pig out.
 

Monk Street. 0191 261 5945
 


Brandling Restaurant

Part of the luxurious Gosforth Park Hotel, a meal here is a real treat. Although they officially offer 'International' cuisine, the menu features some great British classics, such as turnip and parsnip soup, roast beef and breat & butter pudding.
Open Mon-Sat 7pm-9.45pm, Sun 12.30pm-2.15pm; a lovely, leafy location for a satisfying Sunday Roast.

High Gosforth Park. 0191 236 4111
 


Cafe Royal
Cafe Royal is a welcoming combination of cafe, restaurant and delicatessen, which offers lasagna, bread and cakes, all freshly made in the kitchens downstairs. The restaurant area upstairs is tastefully and subtly decorated, in a no fuss combination of pine, chocolate suede and twinkling fairy lights. The food ranges from simple, wholesome Italian soups and focaccia to more experimental, oriental flavoured dishes.
They are open Mon/Tues 8am-6.30pm, Wed-Sat 8am-10.30pm and Sun 10.30am-4.30pm, and offer 10 percent student discpunt between 5.30pm-7pm.

8 Nelson Street. 0191 321 3000
 



Cafe 21

This popular French restaurant boasts a professionally informal service, and since its birth in 1988, it has attracted acclaim in the form of a Michelin star and an award (along with its sister restaurants in Ponteland, Durham and Scumberland) for best restaurant group from the Observer. Recently given a more relaxing makeover in the style of a French bistro, Cafe 21 is a haunt for business people, families and Quayside revellers who enjoy succulent food in stress-free surroundings.
Open 12pm-2.30pm and 6pm-10.30pm.

21 Queen Street. 0191 222 0755
 



18 Dean Street
As a part of the Surtees Hotel, this restaurant is modern and classy in its design almost to the point of being clinically minimalist. The a la carte menu is distinctly influenced by Mediterranean cuisine, and there are plenty of spicy vegetarian options.
Food is served Mon-Son 12pm-2.30pm and 6.30pm-10.30pm.

18 Dean Street. 0191 261 4371
 



Malmaison
This place has subtle confidence that comes only to the finest resturants. The Malmaison breif is somewhere between brasserie and fine dining; i.e high quality food and presentaion, but with decent portions which ensure you go home feeling really well fed. The predominently French brasserie-style menu, and the sophisticated but warm atmosphere only adds to the experience. The interior is chic with art nouveau influences, and they boast excellent views of the Gateshead Millenium Bridge. At the heart of this brasserie is adventurous, electric and affectionately prepared food.
The restaurant is open Mon-Sun 7pm-10.30pm, 12pm-2.30pm and 6pm-10.30pm.

Quayside. 0191 245 5000