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Dobson & Parnell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Dobson & Parnell

4.5
4.5
2553 Reviews
£26 to £40
British

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Dobson & Parnell is a bustling, smart, reliable and grown-up restaurant on Newcastle’s vibrant quayside. Its understated elegant dining room adds a touch of Victorian glamour and comfort.

Specialising in perfectly-executed, refined European cuisine, using ethically-sourced local seasonal produce direct from nearby farms and markets, the sustainable kitchen specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting, brining and fermenting.

We are listed in the Michelin Guide, voted in the top 10 list of restaurants in Newcastle by NGI and listed in the Good Food Guide & Hardens Guide

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, English
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0191 221 0904
  • Website
    http://dobsonandparnell.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Troy Terrington
  • Catering
    Troy’s menus change daily depending on the freshest produce he can find &amp; he uses ethically-sourced local, seasonal produce direct from nearby farms &amp; markets. There is a strong focus on sustainability &amp; the kitchen team specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting &amp; fermenting. 3 course set menu &amp; a la carte menu.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated private event or 100 guests standing.For smaller parties we also have the option of our stylish bar area which can seat up to 24 guests.

Experiences

  • Valentine's Evening Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's evening with a culinary adventure and indulge in a very special seven-course gastronomic journey around the fine-dining menu at Dobson & Parnell for £79.50pp. The chef's have carefully devised a creative seasonal tasting menu, together with the option of matching wines, showcasing the very best of refined British and European cuisine. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
    Valentine's Evening Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit Photo

Menu

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What 2,553 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Healthy

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Healthy

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dobson & Parnell delights with "excellent food" and "brilliant staff," offering a "gourmet experience" in a "beautiful" venue. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and impeccable service, highlighting attention to dietary needs. With its "great atmosphere" and value for money, it's a top choice for celebrations.

2,553 Reviews

  1. Jean

    Newcastle

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My least favourite elements of a Sunday Roast are Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes because they are so often disappointing...not here! If these two items were always as good as this, they would be lots further up on my list. The rest of the plateful matched up. So far as starter and dessert are concerned, I can't remember a previous Sunday Lunch menu when I even had the option of anything as exciting as Jerusalem artichoke and truffle risotto for the one or dark chocolate mousse with poached pear and hazelnuts for the other. Both were outstanding. It was a minor disappointment that I wasn't able to have apple sauce with my pork... because the chef hadn't finished making it...which seems to me to be an indicator of why I have never had a meal in this restaurant which has been less than excellent.

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  2. Sarah

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and service, as always. Will be back.

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  3. Moira

    Newcastle

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked set menu of £25 for 3 courses as part of Newcastle Restaurant Week. All courses absolutely delicious. Particular highlight was the crème brûlée with homemade shortbread…could have eaten a plateful of the shortbread. Service attentive but not too much which felt comfortable. Really good VFM

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  4. Alan

    Bath

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We booked a table as part of restaurant week. The quality of food, customer service and overall experience was first class. My wife is Coeliac; hence, required Gluten Free options. There was plenty available and they also adapted a desert course to accommodate her request.

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  5. Chris

    Oxford

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a really enjoyable evening, food was nice as always

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  6. Simone

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely meal at lunchtime for Newcastle Restaurant week. Very good value, quality of food and presentation was exceptional for the price

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  7. Susan

    Newcastle

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and ambience was excellent. I have dietary issues and Luke our server was very understanding and diligent about this he went above and beyond making sure I was aware of any items I could not have. The other waiter was very good also and both very friendly, knowledgeable about the food and attentive. We'd highly recommend.

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  8. Archie

    Newcastle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food, friendly and efficient service, no pressure to vacate table.

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  9. Rebecca

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely delicious meal and excellent service. Only slight issue is it was rather cold in the restaurant (granted it was the coldest night of the year so far!). We will be back I'm sure.

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  10. Karen

    Newcastle

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a gourmet experience (bought as a Christmas present for hubby). Wow! Cocktails fab, nibbles amazing, starters and mains incredibly generous. Desert one of the best ever (treacle tart). No room for our cheese course so staff kindly said we could have it next time we visit. Service here is always exemplary and having familiar faces to serve us is a bonus.

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FAQs

Dobson & Parnell is rated 4.5 stars by 2553 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dobson & Parnell

19-21 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3UG

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of metered roadside parking
  • Public transit
    Central Station 8 minute walk. Quaylink bus 1 minute
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Troy Terrington
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Website
    http://dobsonandparnell.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0191 221 0904
  • Catering
    Troy’s menus change daily depending on the freshest produce he can find &amp; he uses ethically-sourced local, seasonal produce direct from nearby farms &amp; markets. There is a strong focus on sustainability &amp; the kitchen team specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting &amp; fermenting. 3 course set menu &amp; a la carte menu.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated private event or 100 guests standing.For smaller parties we also have the option of our stylish bar area which can seat up to 24 guests.
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