Whether you are looking forward to a post-lockdown meal around Wearside or up in Northumberland, there are plenty of top quality places to eat at. All of these restaurants have been included in the guide and some have even been awarded the coveted Michelin star.
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Nineteen restaurants in our area have been featured in the prestigious Michelin guidebook/ Photo: Google Photo: Google
. Finbarr's
Michelin say: "Finbarr’s sits in an attractively converted farm building on the edge of the city and comes with a contented buzz. Menus offer plenty of choice and the hearty brasserie cooking suits the area well. If the weather’s good, start with a drink in the lovely inner courtyard." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. Träkol, Newcastle upon Tyne
Michelin say: "An assortment of shipping containers in an enviable waterside location make up this on-trend eatery which comes complete with its own microbrewery. Its name is Swedish for ‘charcoal’ and cooking takes place over an open fire. Bold, hearty dishes range from small plates to feasting options for two to share." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. House of Tides, Newcastle
Michelin say: "This characterful Grade I listed merchant’s house sits on the historic quayside. It’s a vast place, with a rustic ground floor bar featuring flagged floors, cast iron pillars and exposed brickwork, and an upstairs restaurant characterised by sloping floors, wonky ceilings and carved beams." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. Route, Newcastle upon Tyne
Michelin say: "This simple bistro sits on a steep city centre street that once formed the route from the castle to the quayside. It has a concrete floor, a breeze block wall and an open kitchen to the rear. Regularly changing menus offer well-priced, gutsy small plates with punchy flavours and a British heart." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. Broad Chare, Newcastle upon Tyne
Michelin say: "Sit in the snug ground floor bar or more comfortable upstairs dining room of this quayside pub. Choose from a snack menu of ‘Geordie Tapas’, an appealing ‘on toast’ selection, hearty daily specials and tasty nursery puddings. They also offer over 40 ales, including some which are custom-made for the pub." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. 21, Newcastle upon Tyne
Michelin say: "Start with a gin from the large selection behind the zinc-topped counter then head through to the smart red and black brasserie. Menus offer a comprehensive array of confidently cooked classics; the ‘menu du jour’ is good value." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. COOK HOUSE, Ouseburn
Michelin say: "After opening a shipping container café and writing a cookery book, local food blogger Anna Hedworth crowdfunded this relaxed, stripped-back restaurant with an industrial feel. Dinner is the main event, with many of the vibrant, fiercely seasonal dishes cooked on the hibachi barbeque." Photo: Google Photo: Google
. The Patricia, Jesmond
Michelin say: "This simply furnished bistro sits in the vibrant suburb of Jesmond and is named after the owner’s grandmother. Tasty cooking displays Mediterranean influences and the wine list is good value. They also open at the weekend for lunch – Saturday sees a selection of well-priced small plates." Photo: Google Photo: Google
1. Finbarr's
Michelin say: "Finbarr’s sits in an attractively converted farm building on the edge of the city and comes with a contented buzz. Menus offer plenty of choice and the hearty brasserie cooking suits the area well. If the weather’s good, start with a drink in the lovely inner courtyard." Photo: Google Photo: Google
2. Träkol, Newcastle upon Tyne
Michelin say: "An assortment of shipping containers in an enviable waterside location make up this on-trend eatery which comes complete with its own microbrewery. Its name is Swedish for ‘charcoal’ and cooking takes place over an open fire. Bold, hearty dishes range from small plates to feasting options for two to share." Photo: Google Photo: Google
3. House of Tides, Newcastle
Michelin say: "This characterful Grade I listed merchant’s house sits on the historic quayside. It’s a vast place, with a rustic ground floor bar featuring flagged floors, cast iron pillars and exposed brickwork, and an upstairs restaurant characterised by sloping floors, wonky ceilings and carved beams." Photo: Google Photo: Google
4. Route, Newcastle upon Tyne
Michelin say: "This simple bistro sits on a steep city centre street that once formed the route from the castle to the quayside. It has a concrete floor, a breeze block wall and an open kitchen to the rear. Regularly changing menus offer well-priced, gutsy small plates with punchy flavours and a British heart." Photo: Google Photo: Google