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21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

21

4.8
4.8
5287 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.

A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.

Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00–17:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:00 Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Phone number
    0191 222 0755
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Dobson
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is a restaurant-within-a-restaurant: spacious, comfortable, stylish and discreetly separated from the main dining area, it’s the ideal venue for both corporate and private events. Visit: 21newcastle.com for more information.
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Experiences

  • Bang In Season, Five Course Seasonal Menu

    £70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Five course seasonal menu, showcasing the very best of what the month has to offer. To be taken by the whole table. Visit 21newcastle.com to view the latest menu.
  • 2 or 3 Course Sunday Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Classic Sunday Lunch Menu Enjoy 2 Courses £44.00 or 3 Courses for £49.00 View the menu here: 21newcastle.com/sunday-lunch/
  • Burns Night

    £105.00 per person

    24 Jan 2025 only
    Gather yer clan and join us for a menu that takes inspiration from our Scottish friends in celebration of Burns Night. With a live bagpiper to set the scene and address the haggis, it promises to be an evening fit for the Bard himself. Slàinte Mhath! To view the menu, please visit: 21newcastle.co.uk

What 5,287 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Innovative

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Most Booked

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Best Food

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Best Service

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Newcastle upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
21 is a celebrated dining gem in Newcastle, renowned for its "excellent food" and "outstanding" service. Guests rave about the "fabulous atmosphere" and the attentive, friendly staff who ensure a memorable experience. With a diverse menu offering delightful flavors, 21 consistently delivers on quality, making it a top choice for special occasions.
5,287 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always 21 was a superb place to spend an evening. Drinks at the bar followed by superb food with friendly, knowledgeable and efficient service In the 30 odd years I’ve been dining at a cafe 21 it’s always proved to be my favourite and the one place we get dressed up and arrive early to enjoy the atmosphere and ambience. My thanks go to Richard who always makes the evening go so smoothly with his friendly efficient style

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  2. richard

    VIP

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had all round excellent experience, the tasting menu was fantastic, service attentive, friendly but not OTT, great wine list (££££ perhaps) but the whoever selects it clearly does an amazing job, some lesser known great bottles on there. Thanks to all the staff - we will definitely be back….hopefully Newcastle win next time…!

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  3. Emma

    Yorkshire

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    First visit to 21, certainly not our last. We loved the food. It was absolutely delicious. Would highly recommend the cheese souffle and lemon meringue choux bun. Service was excellent throughout and staff were very attentive.

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  4. Stephen

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding in every aspect as always. The manager and his team are outstanding in every way, efficient, polite, friendly and knowledgeable. The decor is modern and attractive (It’s great that they use linen napkins) and the menu is superb. We enjoyed every course and each were cooked to perfection. The cheese soufle is to die for. This must be one of the best if not the best restaurants in Newcastle.utstanding.

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  5. Matt

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Felt quite ill after the meal so that's why I marked down the food in particular. Everything else v good. Staff, restaurant, ambience etc

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  6. Peter

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and good service. Restaurant week is well worth it.

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  7. Penny

    Berkshire

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A really enjoyable evening. Excellent food and service. Could not fault it. Very good value as it was a restaurant week menu. We will definitely be going again.

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  8. karen

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent flavour combinations, staff amazing, overall a great experience thoroughly recommended

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  9. Georgina

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was top notch- as ever There is no need to say more

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  10. Nigel

    London

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Friday lunch during restaurant week with my father. Starters of double cheese souffle and game terrine with an excellent chutney, mains of chicken in tarragon sauce was polished off by dad and I had a very rich belly pork with black pudding and apple sauce, which was delicious, earthy and unctuous. Had an excellent cheese plate off the al a carte menu followed by rhubarb and ginger sorbet for us both. Coffee with delicious truffles rounded off the meal An excellent and competitive wine list, we had a bottle of Californian merlot which was very fruity, mellow which complimented the starters, followed by an Italian pinot nero which was a little lighter but delicious, for my money the merlot just had the edge. A plum sake with dessert really complimented the tastes of the sorbet. A very relaxing 3 hr lunch, restaurant was full and quite buzzy during the entire time, service was quick, polite and unobtrusive. An excellent lunch.

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21 is rated 4.8 stars by 5287 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 21

Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2HH

Additional information

  • Area
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00–17:00 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:30–21:00 Sat 17:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Secure off street car park 50 meters away.
  • Public transit
    Manors
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Dobson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    0191 222 0755
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is a restaurant-within-a-restaurant: spacious, comfortable, stylish and discreetly separated from the main dining area, it’s the ideal venue for both corporate and private events. Visit: 21newcastle.com for more information.
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