Came here on the recommendation of a customer and was really impressed with my meal. Smart renditions of European mainstays. I had already eaten a bit earlier in the night so I stuck to appetizers. I had the wild garlic and leek soup(creamy and rich without weighing you down) and the Oeuf Bourgignon(cracklings are spot-on; you can’t go wrong with duck). Will definitely try to come back the next time that I’m in Newcastle. Hopefully with a bigger appetite because the mains sounded and smelled really great.
Tori U.
Classificação do local: 5 San Diego County, CA
Went here for a Saturday lunch and it is REALLY deserving of 5 stars. Great classically Continental food which is high-end(more so for dinner) but just delicious and so worth it if you can treat yourself. Great for lunch and I highly recommend the set menu with an appetizer and entrée or entrée and dessert for £16.95. Or you could splurge and get all three for £20. The portions aren’t huge but you will leave satisfied. I recommend Mediterranean-anything here as well as the lamb and spiced couscous. The steak was lovely and the desserts are normally cream-based delights. They aren’t as nice as the appetizers and mains, though. If you are really wanting to hear a negative… that’s it! It’s not like other places which serve you pretentiousness and mediocrity. The food is deliciously epicurean and the place is posh. In fact, there was an intimate bridal lunch at the table next to us. The wait staff is really friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable about the cuisine. Hat’s off! Basically, a stylish modern bistro leaving you with a gourmet gastronomic experience. Sets the bar high for competing Newcastle restaurants!
Eustace P.
Classificação do local: 4 London, United Kingdom
Great for a special evening. Lovely food, although they need to be careful. More attention to your seafood please. Great desserts. Fantastic service.
Dave S.
Classificação do local: 4 Melbourne, Australia
Café 21 is a nice option for higher-end European food in Newcastle’s Quayside. The menu is extensive and offers a nice range of locally inspired Continental dishes. For my main I ordered the roast of Northumbrian venison which was served with sour cherries, grapes, bacon & walnuts in a juniper sauce & accompanied by a side of Spätzle(German style egg gnocchi) — see photo:) While the dish sounds too unnecessarily complex, the unique flavours of the dish actually worked well together. Great attentive service — the wait staff know the menu well and were quick to offer suggestions. While there was a mix up with my drink order and it was resolved unbelievably quick with no attitude whatsoever. The also kindly offered to order a taxi. Prices are high by Newcastle standards-but you definitely get what you pay for!
Lukeap
Classificação do local: 5 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Ate at restaurant week(basically early evening menu) and thought it was brilliant. large portions(for the outstanding quality and compared to similar restautants. Great décor and air con too made for a lively relaxed experience. Now one of our favourite restaurants.
Martin
Classificação do local: 5 Jarrow, United Kingdom
A shrine to outstanding food steered by the senior statesman of northern cuisine Terry Laybourne. Look out for his other properties
Tdste
Classificação do local: 4 Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
4 stars might seem harsh for what is in my opinion thebest restaurant in Newcastle. The 5th star will coe when the ewer waiting staff ick up the excellent habits of the staff who worked a the previous Café 21(21 Queen street). Food is seasonal, high quality with clear provenance. It is a moderatley expnsive restaurant with best value at a lunchtime(£17 for 3 courses without wine). The old café 21 was perhaps less sleek but perhaps more cosy. The new restaurant has at lunchtime more suited Lawyers/business types. Final verdict; very good-likely to be excellent soon