Restaurants in Newcastle upon Tyne

The Geordie stronghold of Newcastle is riding high as one of the most exciting and high-decibel cities in the UK. It's still defined by the River Tyne and its emblematic bridge, but there is gastronomic action right across the city.

The regenerated Quayside is a hotbed of restaurants, cafés and clubs, and there is much more to savour in suburban neighbourhoods like Jesmond.

Newcastle's bullish mood is also spilling over into areas such as Gateshead, and new restaurants are springing up in its wake.

Black Door A polished black door marks out this seriously good restaurant close to the cathedral. Chef David Kennedy is well known to Newcastle aficionados and has quickly made a name for himself at this new star in the Tyneside firmament

Jesmond Dene House Hotel & Restaurant The setting is a grand pre-Victorian house overlooking the wooded enclaves of Jesmond Dene, five-minutes' drive from the city centre... assured, unfussy cooking with oodles of craftsmanship

Spice Cube Cool, chic, ultra smart but style is just the beginning: the Spice Cube also delivers spot-on food, thanks to chef Dinesh Rawat who trained with Vivek Singh (currently top man at the high-ranking Cinnamon Club in London)