Best Authentic Restaurants in North Shields

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Vito's Osteria

4.9

Exceptional(92)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sunderland

Booked 17 times today

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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2. The French Quarter

4.8

Exceptional(2549)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 35 times today

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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3. Côte Brasserie - Newcastle

4.7

Exceptional(136)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 41 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

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4. Blackfriars Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(6453)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 24 times today

Blackfriars is located in a 13th century medieval friary where it once served as the refectory for the Dominican friars, making it one of the oldest purpose-built dining rooms in the UK.The restaurant serves a classic, gutsy British menu sourcing seasonal produce from local farms and markets accompanied by a large award-winning wine list. It also has an adjoining 50-seat Banquet Hall for private parties and weddings and above the restaurant is a Cookery School and Wine/Beer/Whisky Tasting Room. See their website for a full list of what’s on.Blackfriars has won a host of awards including The Taste of the North East winner in the North East Tourism Awards, Best Sunday Lunch in Newcastle by readers of the Independent, Best restaurant in the North East/Newcastle’ by readers of The Observer and Metro Newspaper. It has an AA rosette, inclusion in the Which? Good Food Guide, Hardens and Michelin Guides.

A photo of Gino D’Acampo Newcastle restaurant

5. Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

4.2

Awesome(725)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 23 times today

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 0191 933 6994 or email us on Newcastle@ginorestaurants.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.Gino D'Acampo Newcastle is a beautiful light, open plan restaurant with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood it – it’s a real mood booster. That’s not all, we also have a huge contemporary terrace overlooking the iconic River Tyne, I can’t wait for you to see it.Serving real Italian food as it should be, the menu really does have something for everyone. Check out my new lounge bar as well, it serves one of the biggest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the UK, with over 30 varieties for you to choose from. Pop by for a drink after work or enjoy one or two while you dine, the choice is yours.Buon Appetito.

6. Pho - Newcastle

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4.6

Exceptional(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Vietnamese • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 34 times today

Pho Newcastle is a healthy Vietnamese restaurant with loads of vegan and gluten free options. We specialise in pho, the Vietnamese noodle soup, and also serve delicious curries, rice dishes, wok-fried noodles and healthy salads, too. We also have loads of starters that are perfect for sharing with friends and family. Over a third of our menu is vegan, and nearly all of it is gluten-free, so we are a great destination for people who follow those particular diets. We are accredited by Coeliac UK. Aside from our lovely food we offer a brilliant range of healthy juices, as well as delicious wine and beer, and a fantastic cocktail menu too. If you’re unable to dine-in, you can click & collect your order, or find us on Deliveroo. We look forward to welcoming you!

7. Aveika

4.3

Awesome(823)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Newcastle upon Tyne

Aveika Restaurant & Late Bar is a modern, creative Asian Inspired & Grill that takes its inspiration from the Japanese concept of an ‘Izakaya’. Aveika is a sophisticated establishment where the atmosphere is both stylish and vibrant.The Robata grill serves a wide range of locally sourced meats and poultry, organic vegetables and seafood, prepared and served with in-house sauces and marinades. Our style of food is ‘authentic yet not traditional’, a modern interpretation of traditional Asian inspired cuisine, where the emphasis is centred on creating a harmony of flavours. Our sushi bar offers wide variety of fresh fish for use as sashimi, nigiri, maki and speciality rolls.

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8. Soho Korean & Japanese Street Food

4.7

Exceptional(430)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Japanese • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 3 times today

At Soho we are a restaurant located just opposite St james park football ground. We specialise in Korean & Japanese Food. Our concept focuses on a range of small plates including Robata Grill, Sushi & Seafood with a number of large plates available. Our chefs focus on a combination of big flavours and presentation. As well as a restaurant we are also a bar serving asian inspired cocktails, wines and beers from around the world.

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9. Fratello's Jesmond Newcastle

3.8

Excellent(278)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newcastle upon Tyne

We're excited to welcome you for both indoor and outdoor dining! To ensure your spot, tables are reserved in two-hour intervals, and a deposit might be necessary to secure your booking. Nestled in the vibrant Jesmond area and a mere five-minute stroll from the heart of Newcastle city centre, Fratello’s stands as an ideal launching pad for your evening. With its modern, stylish yet cozy ambiance, this restaurant offers a refreshing alternative to city outings, inviting you to relax and enjoy in the serene suburbs.

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10. Candelabra - Italian Restaurant - Sutherlands

5.0

Exceptional(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Newcastle upon Tyne

At The Candelabra Italian Restaurant we pride ourselves with the ability to offer our customers delicious and authentic Italian food, created at the highest standards. Every single meal we make is unique. We guarantee that you won’t get disappointed.The key to our success is simple: providing exquisite meals, made out of only the purest and freshest of ingredients that taste great every single time.Our goal is to help you enjoy the little things in life that matter. So eat delicious food. Grab a drink. But most of all, relax! We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.

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OpenTable Diner
Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great evening. Service top rate. Good and good value food. Fantastic ambiance
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Côte Brasserie - NewcastlePrice: Moderate• French• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.7
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Paul
Yorkshire •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food quality and service were very good. We were disappointed however, after ordering a bottle of still water we received a bottle of tap water which in which you could taste the chlorine. For this we were charged £3.50 + 10% which rather took the shine of the lunch experience.
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Blackfriars RestaurantPrice: Expensive• British• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.7
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Marie
London •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Lovely atmosphere, friendly helpful staff and superbly tasty food
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The French QuarterPrice: Expensive• French• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.8
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Dominic
Newcastle and Northumberland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First class every time we have been. Definitely our go to place. I would thoroughly recommend it.
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Vito's OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sunderland
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4.9
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chris
Edinburgh/Midlothian •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent service from friendly staff and food was superb.
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Gino D’Acampo NewcastlePrice: Expensive• Italian• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.2

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