10 Tasty Tapas Restaurants in Newcastle
Enjoy a smorgasbord of small plates with our round up of the city's best tapas spots
Looking to tuck into some seriously tasty tapas in Newcastle? You're in luck, because the Toon has plenty of tapas spots to satisfy that craving.
Read on and discover some of the city's top tapas restaurants and get ready to indulge in a tapestry of small plates that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Spain right in the heart of the city.
Café Andaluz, Grey Street
Café Andaluz has fast become a popular destination for food lovers since setting up shop on Grey Street in 2021. A gorgeous escape from the northern breeze, the restaurant offers Geordies an authentic taste of Spain with classic dishes and perennial favourites like patatas bravas, chorizo and albondigas. They offer a great lunch and pre-theatre deal and serve breakfast with a Spanish twist too.
El Coto, Leazes Park Road
The rustic feel at El Coto sets a perfect scene to enjoy the southern Spanish dishes cooked up by its talented chefs. Take a seat in its cosy dining two-floor dining space or head to its lovely courtyard on warmer days and enjoy a mouthwatering array of dishes - hot and cold tapas, cured meats and paella included.
Las Iguanas, Grey Street
For tasty tapas with a Latin American bent, look no further than vibrant Grey Street eatery Las Iguanas. Gather up your foodie friends and share delicious dishes like popcorn squid, cheese and mango empanadas and Brazilian fried chicken. You can't go wrong with their Chica's Cocktail Club deal either which offers four cocktails and two tapas dishes for just £27.50 per person.
La Casa Delicatessen, Grainger Market
Fancy knocking up your own tapas selection at home? Pay the friendly team at La Casa Delicatessen in the Grainger Market a visit. Shop from their Spanish deli and tapas range and pick up the likes of olives, spreads, nuts and seafood among other bits and pieces to cook up a storm in the kitchen for your tapas loving pals.
Kaltur, Dean Street & High Bridge
A Spanish restaurant so locally loved that it boasts not one but two city centre locations, Kaltur is a bona fide foodie favourite and rightfully so. You'll find everything from classic tapas, deli boards and desserts on its menu alongside Kaltur's own modern takes on Spanish cuisine like bluefin tuna tartar with wasabi guacamole and Iberico pork cheek with celeriac puree. They've got a fantastic range of wines too and their hampers make for a great gift idea.
El Torero, Side
Nestled on the Side, El Torero is the sister restaurant to El Coto and has been serving delicious Spanish fare since the early 2000s. With Spanish-sourced ingredients, a wide range of tapas and speciality dishes like cochinillo al horno (slow-cooked suckling pig), an authentic dining experience is guaranteed. That extends to El Torero's drinks menu too - think Spanish wines, Manzanilla sherry and homemade sangria.
Fuego, Fenwick
Fenwick foodie hotspot Fuego offers a world of authentic Mediterranean-inspired tapas. From charcuterie and cheese to tortillas and sumptuous seafood dishes, its mouthwatering menu is hard to resist. If you're dining out with a big group, Fuego's sharing menus are a must with an array of delicious dishes to share and feast on.
Revolucion de Cuba, Cloth Market
Pay our pals at Revolucion de Cuba a visit and tuck into some seriously vibrant and flavoursome tapas with a Havana-inspired twist. Choose from dishes like beef ropa tacos, black bean and feta empanadas and chimichurri sweetcorn or opt for their boozy Cuban afternoon tea and enjoy a selection of tapas with cocktails or prosecco.
Lui's, King Street
Yes, we know tapas is primarily Spanish but why limit your palate when you could be eating at Italian restaurant Lui's? Several mall plates with a Sardinian slant are served with options including a classic bruschetta, meatballs in Napoli sauce and chicken Milanese. They do a great bottomless brunch too, teaming those tasty plates with free-flowing prosecco and lager (or cocktails for a little extra).
St Vincent, Broad Chare
Inspired by European neighbourhood bars, St Vincent is warm and welcoming with a tempting menu of mouthwatering fare perfect for sharing with pals - think cheese platters and charcuterie boards teamed with snacks and small plates like sausage-stuffed fried olives and Basque-style baked crab. It's heaven for oenophiles too and boasts one of the best wine lists in town with plenty of carefully selected options that compliment its cuisine.
Whether you're in the mood for some classic Spanish fare or some tapas with a Latin American or Italian twist, there's plenty to tantalise your taste buds in Newcastle so gather your amigos, get those tables booked and enjoy some tasty tapas in the Toon.
