Budget
Al Basha
Bigg market 0191 222 1303 good lebanese food including great kebabs. all you can eat buffet available if you have a bottomless pit of a stomach. no booze though!
Francesca's
Manor house road, +44 0191 2816586. m-sa 12pm-11pm. fantastic and cheap italian in jesmond.
Pani's Cafe
+44 0191 2324366 (http://www.paniscafe.co.uk/). m-sa 10am-10pm. another great italian joint on high bridge that offers free italian lessons.
Uno's Restaurant
18 sandhill, +44 0191 2615264. yet another italian offering, this one in quayside.
El Coto
21 leazes park rd, +44 0191 2610555 (http://www.elcoto.co.uk/). spanish restaurant serving up tapas, paellas, vinos and of course, sangria. sometimes features flamenco nights; check website for scheduled events.
Mamma Mia
Pudding chare, bigg market 0191 232 7193 offers cheap and cheerful cuisine. happy hours every week night and weekend lunchtimes, great pizzas and pasta
Lau's Buffet King
44-50 stowell street, +44 0191 2618868 (http://www.lausbuffetking...). su-sa 11:45am-10:30pm. chinese all-you-can-eat buffet, offering a choice of over 60 dishes.
Bangkok Cafe
39-41 low friar street (http://www.atbangkokcafe....). authentic thai restaurant, reasonable prices. claims to use only the freshest ingredients, and no msg.
Stowell Street
In the city centre you can find newcastle's chinatown which contains many chinese, korean and japanese restaurants.
Koh I Noor
26 cloth market, +44 0191 2325379. old-fashioned indian curry house with specials that include a starter, curry, rice and a cup of coffee for under â£10.
There are lots of cheap and cheerful restaurants around the Bigg Market, most doing happy hours for around £6.50 for a three course meal. Mostly Italian and Indian cuisine, but also Greek, Vietnamese and Lebanese options available.
La Toscana Ristorante
22 leazes park rd, +44 0191 2325871 (http://www.latoscana.co.uk/). reasonably priced italian fare; set menus are available.
Newcastle has plenty of restaurants to suit those with a tighter budget. Look in the Quayside or near Central Station for a good deal. There are also many takeaways in Newcastle upon Tyne (http://www.foodagogo.com/...) which will offer a meal for even less money, usually of the same quality standards. Expect to pay around £8-£15.
Midrange
Pizza Express
For well-priced, freshly prepared pizza and a simple Italian menu and wine list.
Cafe Royal
A casual yet elegant eatery that serves up European fare with an emphasis on organic and seasonal ingredients.
Zizzi
Italian food served in a charming environment.
Blue Coyote
Tex-Mex and fresh ingredients along with a festive environment and full bar.
Marco Polo
The Italian food at this eclectically decorate and very popular restaurant often commands a line out the door. Book in advance.
Top end
Blackfriar's Restaurant
Housed in a 13th century monk's refectory, this restaurant features a menu that focuses on locally sourced ingredients and traditional recipes with a twist.
Rasa
Authenic South Indian food inspired by the well-spiced home-cooking in Kerala.
Landmark
High-class Chinese restaurant and bar in Newcastle's Chinatown.
Jesmond Dene House
Seasonal, organic, and locally grown foods appear on the menu of this fine dining restaurant. Serves up English cuisine for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Secco Ristorante Salentino
A three-story restaurant that serves up authentic Italian food and great cocktails that are inspired by Italy's Salentino region.
Café 21
Café 21's chef, Terry Laybourne makes bistro style food with by fresh and seasonal ingredients. The menu is British and French inspired.
Newcastle is home to a thriving and creative dining scene that has something to offer to just about any budget.