Restaurants Newcastle upon Tyne

Late 13C stone-built monks' refectory; the split-level beamed restaurant overlooking the courtyard. Relaxed atmosphere with medieval feel and friendly service. Interesting, original menu of gutsy dishes that are firmly rooted in the region.

Stylish, open-plan brasserie where subtle greys contrast with bold floral fabrics. Appealing classics display French undertones; best value menus at lunch/early dinner. Efficient service.

Art gallery restaurant set in a 1930s former biscuit factory. Pass through modish lounge to airy dining space with industrial ambience, wall art and recognisable brasserie dishes; grill section features tasty mature steaks.

Extensive menu of authentic Keralan cooking; friendly, knowledgeable staff are happy to explain dishes. Vegetarians particularly well catered for. Very good value lunch menus.

Stylish, modern restaurant situated on the quayside, which appeals to both young and old alike. Mix of regional and British dishes made with locally sourced ingredients; well presented, with precise flavours.

Housed within a quayside warehouse, along with a theatre. Much of the produce is imported from Italy and the Italian chefs ensure authenticity. Cooking is simple and satisfying, with dishes from Abbruzzi featuring heavily.

Owned by Terry Laybourne and next to its sister, Caffé Vivo. Snug ground floor bar offers over 24 beers and a snack menu of 'Geordie Tapas'. Dine upstairs where the dish of the day is often the highlight, like steak and kidney pudding.

Stark furnishings vibrantly decorated with interesting artwork and bright lanterns. Wide-ranging SE Asian menu offers dishes from Vietnamese classics to some Thai and Japanese.

Richly decorated brasserie in a trendy quayside hotel overlooking the Tyne and Millennium Bridge. French-influenced bistro menu is in keeping with the surroundings; local ingredients feature.

Fantastic location on the top floor of the Baltic Centre; floor-to-ceiling windows afford views of the city's skyline, the Tyne and the Millennium Bridge. Modern brasserie, with a menu to match.

Bistro-style restaurant in a stylish wine-themed hotel overlooking the river. Classical brasserie menu name-checks suppliers on the rear. Impressive wine list and glass-fronted tasting room.

Small restaurant in shopping parade with wooden chairs and cloth-laid tables. Blackboard menus offering modern British cooking using local produce.

Traditional stone inn set on a steep hill, offering daily changing menu of hearty British classics, cooked using carefully sourced, regional produce. Relaxed, friendly atmosphere.