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21, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

21

4.8
4.8
5369 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2HH

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.

A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings.

Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0191 222 0755
  • Website
    http://www.21newcastle.co.uk/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Dobson
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is a restaurant-within-a-restaurant: spacious, comfortable, stylish and discreetly separated from the main dining area, it’s the ideal venue for both corporate and private events. Visit: 21newcastle.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Jen Burnett: 0191 222 0755
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Experiences

  • Bang In Season, Five Course Seasonal Menu

    £70.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Five course seasonal menu, showcasing the very best of what the month has to offer. To be taken by the whole table. Visit 21newcastle.com to view the latest menu.

  • Fixed Price Menu

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for our weekly changing menu of house-favourites and seasonal delights without breaking the bank. Available Tuesday through Friday at both lunch and dinner and on Saturday at lunch and early evening. Lunch: 2 Courses 30.00 / 3 Courses 36.00 
Dinner: 2 Courses 31.00 / 3 Courses 37.00 Visit 21newcastle.com for this week's menu.

  • 2 or 3 Course Sunday Lunch

    Multiple dates available
    Classic Sunday Lunch Menu Enjoy 2 Courses £39.50 or 3 Courses for £46.00 View the menu here: 21newcastle.com/sunday-lunch/

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What 5,369 people are saying

21 reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Innovative

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    British

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Overall

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Food

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Service

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Ambiance

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Best Value

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for groups

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    British

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
21 in Newcastle stands out for its consistently "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "wonderful dining experience," describing it as the "best restaurant in Newcastle." The menu impresses with dishes like cheese souffle and lemon sole, and the ambience is often praised as "relaxed and special."

5,369 Reviews

  1. Haydon

    Warwickshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all round again. Thank you. A great find to brighten up a short break.

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  2. Haydon

    Warwickshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent all round. Great value. Service was very good too. Thank you.

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  3. Julie

    Newcastle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food well presented The service was great and very friendly. Lively experience

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  4. Chris

    Newcastle1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The staff were very attentive and the food was excellent

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  5. Ann

    London20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb Easter Sunday lunch. The halibut was particularly delicious. Overall, a very pleasing meal.

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  6. Susan

    Edinburgh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m sure our server name was Sarah who has only been with you around 1month , from London. She was wonderful.. food was delicious At a difficult time for both myself and my husband it was a very welcome break.. thank you

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  7. Alison VIP

    Yorkshire4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all round Fabulous food Service excellent

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  8. Rob

    Newcastle3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best in town. Great service. Wine was a little disappointing. “Full bodied” but 13%!

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  9. Alan

    Newcastle4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the five course menu 'catch of the day' as opposed to a tasting menu. It gives you an opportunity to understand the food and the chef's intention. And 21 lived up to our high expectations. The food was wonderful. Complement to the Chefs. The best of the wine complementing the food was the Italian Red with the wonderful Beef course. The rest of the wine, for me, was too French influenced and could be better. Try and English White or a new world wine. Anyway this did not spoil a fabulous five course menu.

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  10. Jane

    Newcastle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening. We will return but it will be our special occasion restaurant

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FAQs

21 is rated 4.8 stars by 5369 OpenTable diners.

21 does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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 19 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for 21

Trinity Gardens, Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 2HH

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Secure off street car park 50 meters away.
  • Public transit
    Manors
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chris Dobson
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.21newcastle.co.uk/
  • Phone number
    0191 222 0755
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is a restaurant-within-a-restaurant: spacious, comfortable, stylish and discreetly separated from the main dining area, it’s the ideal venue for both corporate and private events. Visit: 21newcastle.com for more information.
  • Private party contact
    Jen Burnett: 0191 222 0755
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