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Beirut Lounge Newcastle

➤ 5 Heaton Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne I-NE6 1SA, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

Carte • Vegan • Lebanese • Vegetarian • Mediterranean

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"I had the lamb and hummus, both of which were cooked to perfection—juicy and delicate. The fresh juices were also great; I highly recommend the mango juice, and the lemon mint drink was just right. Typically, I find hummus to be too bitter for my liking, but here it was creamy and flavorful. I also recommend trying the mixed cold mezze and the meat dishes. Overall, a fantastic experience!"

The Meeting Place Cafe

➤ 110 High Street West, NE28 6RX, North Tyneside, United Kingdom

Carte • Pizza • Grill • Italian • British

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"I decided to go here at a friend's request, I just had coffee, but my mate had a breakfast and what I found was this place is cheap, (not many places like this left) breakfast and two drinks cost less than 5.00.There is a vast array on offer and I'm sure if you have any food requirements such as pigs breakfast then I'm a very sure they accept your request, if you have food allergies then just ask them ! There is plenty of seating with easy wipe table cloths (reminded me of the 60/70's cafe commonly known as a greasy spoon but these places are a diamond and I love them, smoking area out back if you feel the need, definitely worth a visit I know I will."

Gingerino's Kitchen

➤ The Tower, Stepney Road, NE2 1AP, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Carte • Pizza • Lunch • Italian • Kitchen

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"The place seems unprofessionally run. The staff all look like they could do with a bath. No overalls are worn and their clothes are all of the type that many would wear to lounge around the house in . Several have longer hair and beards but don’t wear any kitchen p.p.e. The decor is shabby and I wondered what kind of hygiene rating they would have. Although not busy, the staff seemed to be disorganised, falling over eachother and lacking in training. They seemed to handle the food in an inexperienced, clumsy fashion. The only tool I saw being used was a pizza peel for taking the pizza in and out of the oven. On all other occasions the food was handled. I didn’t notice any hand washing or alcohol gel in evidence. The menu is quite limited and uninspiring. 2 of the 6 pizza choices include chicken which Italians would argue is definite no no! All pizzas are reheated to order which eliminates the possibility of customisation. I don’t believe the restaurant would stand out in many European countries, as pizza in general is of a much higher standard than that in the UK. In spite of the above, The basic pizza is excellent in taste (even though it is all re-heated). And for this reason it is worth a visit. Compared to other uk pizza restaurants which are typically serving absolute garbage, the food is way out in front. If you can tolerate the negatives I’m sure you won’t be disappointed with the pizza. However with a bit of effort, this place could be transformed into something truly amazing."

Six

➤ South Shore Road, Gateshead, United Kingdom, NE8 3BA

Carte • Steak • British • European • Contemporary

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"I have eaten here on a number of occasions, and the fact that I have gone back probably tells you all you need to know, but I shall, nevertheless, add a few thoughts.This restaurant is situated on the top floor of the Baltic Art Gallery so, if you like artistic installations (I don 't) you can combine culinary and cultural pleasures. The food is good value for money and always of a high standard; you would pay much more for these sorts of dishes in London. The menu is slightly limited but, having said that, offers a good choice. The staff are friendly and helpful to an extraordinary degree The views from the dining area on a long summer 's evening over the Tyne and one of Britain 's finest cities is unforgettable. So, do I entertain any reservations? Well, yes, but it 's not one by any means restricted to the Baltic 6, and it is the general level of noise that diners now generate. Have we forgotten how to conduct ourselves in public? Now although, let me be clear, this problem is not unique to the Baltic 6 it is one not helped by the abundance of 'hard ' surfaces that act as something of an echo chamber. A few soft furnishings, drapes or similar might help. Just a thought if the management read this."

Sale Pepe Jesmond

➤ 113 St. George's Terrace, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 2DN, United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne

Carte • Cafés • Sushi • Pizza • Asiatic

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"The next day, my husband and I returned to the restaurant and enjoyed sitting outside with a coffee in the sunshine after our meal. The indoor seating was a welcome relief from the heat and was refreshing. I look forward to returning to this restaurant. Although I didn't catch their names, I interacted with 5 employees who were nothing like what some negative reviews have described. I traveled 15 miles to dine here when asked where I wanted to go for my birthday, which speaks volumes about the quality of this establishment. Thank you to all the staff for a wonderful experience."