14 Favourite Family Restaurants in Newcastle
A round-up of restaurants perfect for a family meal out
There's nothing better than a family meal in a great restaurant with tasty food, but finding somewhere to suit everyone from pint-sized picky eaters to choosy teenagers can be quite a task.
Luckily, there's a wealth of family-friendly restaurants to choose from in Newcastle whether you fancy some crowd-pleasing pizza, a hearty burger or introducing your little ones to some brand-new flavours. Check out the list below to get some inspiration on where to treat your family with some tasty food.
Fat Hippo, Shakespeare Street
This hidden gem of a restaurant is found underground smack in the city centre just off Grey Street. The quirky interior and relaxed vibe makes it a great central location - just minutes from Grey’s Monument - and an ideal pit-stop for the best burgers around. Vegetarian and vegan options of their traditional loaded meat options are packed with flavour and are a firm favourite with customers. There’s also some serisouly tempting desserts if you still have room after your main meal!
Bella Italia, Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square
This bustling Italian restaurant located in Grey's Quarter in Eldon Square is the perfect place to dine after a day of shopping or a trip to the cinema. It’s open daily and serves delicious dishes made with fresh, top-quality ingredients - from mouth-watering bowls of pasta to pizzas and luscious desserts. Their kids menu is great too, offering a starter/main/dessert drink deal at an affordable price with the option to choose a smaller or larger main so that appetites of all sizes are catered for.
Kafeneon, Bigg Market
Escape the wintry days outside and instead dream about tastes of the Mediterranean - specifically the mouth-wateringly authentic flavours of the Greek islands. Be transported as a family to sun kissed beaches, eating the freshest dishes, all lovingly prepared in this cosy Greek townhouse. The staff are hugely knowledgeable, helpful, attentive and great with kids too and though there isn't a specific children's menu, Kafeneon is fantastic for introducing little ones to new flavours. Greece is definitely the word!
Pizza Punks, Grey Street
Pizza Punks, the anarchists of the pizza world, are a great choice if you're dining out with a mix of teens and younger children. The older kids can opt for a number of classic pizzas or shake things up by creating their own from a range of tasty toppings, while parents can take advanatage of a great deal offering a pizza, drink and dessert for their pint-sized pizza fans. Everyone wins!
Meat:Stack, Groat Market
The team here are extremely passionate about their food, especially the meat in their name! Everything is cooked to order and served fast-food style with no bookings taken, so you can turn up and take a seat. Their bespoke rubs, sauces and seasonings add even more punch to the best quality beef available. Watching them smash, grill and stack their famous patties to steam on the raging stove is pure theatre, so you get incredible flavour and a bit of entertainment for the family too!
Zucchini Pasta Bar, 55 Degrees North, Pilgrim Street
With their signature pasta made daily on-site, Zucchini’s couldn’t get any fresher – they even let the pasta dough rest overnight, so it’s rolled, cut and cooked before your very eyes. They like to keep things simple with a concise menu, and that means they’re able to provide the freshest plates of pasta in Newcastle! There's also a great wallet-friendly kids menu with lots of tasty Italian treats too.
Wagamama, Eldon Square
With a laidback vibe and menu that offers everything from ramen and hot pots to donburi, curry and teppanyaki, Wagamama is ideal for family dining and has something to suit everyone. Its kids menu features plenty of smaller portions of its classic dishes that won't break the bank and are great for introducing little ones to authentic Asian flavours.
Pitcher & Piano, Quayside
There are always a few corners to relax and take in the views, away from the bustle of city life and Pitcher & Piano offers that in spades. Let the whole family enjoy the iconic landscape of Newcastle’s Quayside, whether you’re having lunch or dinner. Chill out and catch your breath, together.
I Scream For Pizza, Quayside
We’ve heard some people don’t want a whole pizza and instead prefer it by the slice, but we know this tactic just means trying lots of different toppings! Enjoy I Scream For Pizza’s relaxed surroundings, with the aroma of cooking dough everywhere, as you happily take your time tasting your way through a menu of pizza choices, milkshakes, sundaes and classic cones all with a personal I Scream touch.
Las Iguanas, Grey Street
Latin life moves to a different beat, and this is perfectly expressed at Las Iguanas with all of its sizzling Latin American food favourites and more! Their restaurant is the ideal place to enjoy lunch, a family-friendly meal out and a cosy corner, while their skilled chefs take over. It’s a celebration of family, rhythmic music, boldly spiced flavours and a laid-back lifestyle.
Frankie & Benny's, Grey's Quarter, Eldon Square
Frankie & Benny's range of kid-friendly burgers, pizza and pasta make it a firm favourite for family dining, and its Eldon Square location makes it a perfect stop-off during a family shopping trip. With dishes designed for small eaters and big eaters, it's ideal no matter how old your kids are.
Lane7, St. James’ Boulevard
When you want a family bite to eat with a difference you can combine your food with a host of entertaining activities at Lane7. Alongside their signature ten pin bowling they also offer arcades, karaoke, ping pong and pool. The great tasting fast food meal options gives this diner experience the best of both worlds when it comes to enjoying a family meal out.
Chiquito, Grey’s Quarter, Eldon Square
Chiquito has long been a crowd pleaser in the city and it's famous for bringing its Mexican classics and all-round good vibes to a family meal. Taco night takes on another dimension when you relax in welcoming surrounding and dive in to their epic selection of fillings, spices and sauces. Of course, there also the tortillas, fajitas and tamales to entice the taste buds – mild or wild depending on your heat preferences…and don’t even get us started on the desserts!
Gino D'Acampo Restaurant, INNSiDE by Melia Newcastle, River View
With gorgeous Quayside views and delicious Italian food, Gino D'Acampo Restaurant is a fine choice if you really want to treat the family. Its crowd-pleasing menu is packed with Italian classics - from pizza to pasta and everything in between - and its Bambino menu is great for little ones.
We know sometimes pleasing everyone can be difficult, but with the vast array of restaurants on offer in Newcastle there really is something for everybody in your family. The question is, where are you taking your family for your next meal out in Newcastle?
Main image: I Scream For Pizza
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