Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Newcastle and Northumberland

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Newcastle and Northumberland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ardallan Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (126)

£25 and under

Bistro

Gateshead

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ardallan Kitchen, a casual dining bistro set in a converted Victorian Stable in the heart of Felling, Gateshead. We provide a warm and inviting atmosphere with modern décor and a private courtyard with an ornamental cherry tree to enjoy the finer weather.

At Ardallan Kitchen, we take pride in providing delicious and locally sourced food. Our menu is inventive and generous, with something for everyone – from Homity Pie and Whipped Feta on Toast to our scrumptious Blueberry Pancake Stacks and Cinnamon French Toast. Our coffees and desserts are always sensational, and our friendly and attentive team will ensure that your visit is truly memorable.

If you’re looking for a truly delightful breakfast, brunch or lunch near you, you’re definitely in the right place. Enjoy Saturday brunch and our special Afternoon Tea events, lovingly prepared with locally sourced ingredients – book a table now and have the perfect spot for your next meal!

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Alison

Dined on 29 Nov 2024

What a great place … food was yummy, service friendly and the establishment was warm and stylish. Thoroughly enjoyed a birthday treat here, will definitely return to sample other dishes on the menu!

Peace and Loaf Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (2574)

£41 and over

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Headed up by Chef / Owner Dave Coulson, Peace & Loaf is a restaurant unlike any other in the region. Dave has an unrivalled reputation and passion for creating flavoursome and innovative dishes, which shows with the diverse menu and delicately decorated food on offer. Highlighting the importance of using only the freshest, locally sourced produce, Peace & Loaf will offer exciting, seasonal menus that will incorporate Dave’s signature dishes. Heavily inspired by traditional British cuisine with Dave’s own inventive flare, the meticulously crafted dishes will excite and intrigue even the most discerning of palates.

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Jill

Dined 2 days ago

Have wanted to eat here for a long time . Did not disappoint … everything was exceptional. Can’t wait for another special occasion to re visit

Vito's Osteria

4.8

4.8 (36)

£26 to £40

Italian

Sunderland

About the restaurant

Vito's Osteria, the restaurant of authentic Italian cuisine, serves food prepared with traditional recipes and fine Italian wine in a relaxed atmosphere.

It is located in a charming converted barn that has been transformed into a dining and entertainment center in the city of Sunderland.

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David

Dined 3 days ago

First time visiting. Quite quiet given we went at a weekday lunchtime. Firstly, the staff were very friendly and attentive. I couldn’t fault them. Secondly the food. Delicious. My wife and I had different meals. She thoroughly enjoyed hers and I thoroughly enjoyed mine. We will visit again.

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Experience

NYE menu

No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth

4.9

4.9 (828)

£26 to £40

British

Morpeth

About the restaurant

No. 59 Restaurant @ Townhouse Morpeth is ready and waiting to offer a warm greeting as you enter Morpeth’s bustling high street. The original, charismatic three-storey building, which dates back to the mid-1800s, stands proudly just over Telford Bridge on the River Wansbeck – a grand feature of the historic market town.

Open for food from Thursday to Sunday, No. 59 Restaurant is the perfect place for an afternoon tea, a great lunch, or a fine dining experience.

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Eileen

Dined 2 days ago

We visited for their Christmas meal and thoroughly enjoyed it. As usual the service was great and the food was excellent.

St Vincent

4.8

4.8 (819)

£26 to £40

Wine Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Part wine bar, part restaurant, a city centre venue with a city centre buzz. St. Vincent is an after-work drinks spot, supper-with-friends place and general 'snack-with-a-glass-or-two' hang out with a big-hearted 'everybody welcome' attitude.

Inspired by the neighbourhood bars we've found on our travels through France and Italy, we offer interesting wines, charcuterie and crowd pleasing plates full of punchy flavours. We're a place where an hour spins into several without anyone noticing.

Open evenings Tuesday to Friday, all day Saturday and close late.

Enough said. Come and find out.

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Adrian

Dined 4 days ago

Wonderful food, attentive staff. We had the festive menu which was delicious.

The Mad House

4.5

4.5 (73)

£25 and under

Cocktail Bar

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Mad House!
A unique bar experience that's funky, quirky and full of surprises. Come visit us and see why we're the hottest spot in town!

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Abigail

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

The Mad House is one of the most unique bars I’ve ever been to. The layout and design of the bar is so cool. It’s quite chill vibes and the staff are so lovely and attentive. Drinks are amazing and so much choice! Would definitely go back.

Branches Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (111)

£41 and over

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Branches is a multi award winning restaurant
which aims to provide its customers a contemporary dining experience set in a beautifully modern décor surrounding.

Located on the hugely popular Osborne road we pride ourselves on the professional service our staff provides each customer. The intimate stylish dining room caters for individuals and parties to provide the ideal setting for any occasion from romantic to business.

Our chef source the freshest, local, best of British produce direct from nearby suppliers, farms and markets.
All our dishes are created from the highest quality products available. We also offer a wide selection of Wines, Beers, Gins and expertly made Cocktails.

Branches Restaurant has won Tripadvisors Travellers choice award for multiple consecutive years along with appearing consistently in their top 10 restaurants in Newcastle Upon Tyne.

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Catherine

Dined 2 days ago

My favourite place to eat with family and friends. Five star service all round.

Bouchon Bistrot - Hexham

4.9

4.9 (2765)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

Winner of the Best European Restaurant honour at the North East Restaurant Awards and conveniently situated in the centre of Hexham on Gilesgate, Bouchon Bistrot serves straightforward country style French cuisine, including daily specials in the evening. Born in the Loire Valley and having plenty of experience from working in Michelin starred restaurants throughout France, the owner of Bouchon Bistrot is an expert when it comes to traditional country cooking in France.

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

Our favourite restaurant in the Northeast; consistently good in terms of food, service and ambience. Excellent venue to spend our anniversary.

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4.6

4.6 (1299)

£26 to £40

British

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle.
Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.
Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.
Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

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Chris

Dined 6 days ago

Love this place, sat at the bar for a drink first then through to the restaurant for a delicious meal. Soufflé and then turkey. Drinks, food and staff amazing!

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28oz Chateaubriand to Share

4.8

4.8 (2446)

£26 to £40

French

Newcastle upon Tyne

About the restaurant

The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing food & wine. Great atmosphere. The staff were so friendly and great with their recommendations. Will definitely be going back.

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