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14/20

All the combos at this Italian-inspired panino shop are ‘killers with delicious fillers’

More than 50 sandwich options have been created for tiny regional paninoteca and wine bar Arno Deli.

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Beetroot with amaranth and buffalo curd at Jana Restaurant & Bar in Newcastle.
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Jana Restaurant & Bar

One to book, with or without the stay.

Assorted dishes at Humbug.
Good Food hat15.5/20

Humbug

A new-school pasta bar that cleverly updates the classics.

King prawns with sauce au safran are the highlight of the mains.
Good Food hat15/20

Bistro Penny

Equally suited for date nights or a long family lunch.

Grilled lobster thermidor.

Thermidor Oyster Bar & Brasserie

Breezy harbourside bistro with seafood to the fore.

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Arno Deli makes its sandwiches on Tuscan-style schiacciata.

Arno Deli

Stop by Arno for panini, cocktails and wines just metres from the water.

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Bistro Penny owner-chef Joel Humphreys.

How Newcastle became one of our hottest food destinations (and nine places you must try)

With big-city talent at the helm, Newcastle’s new Bistro Penny joins several other venues making the Steel City a cracking place to eat and drink this summer.

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Milk bar vibes at Larrie’s at The Beach Hotel.

These are the best places to eat, drink (and dine barefoot) in Newcastle

All you need to know for a weekend of long lunches, cold beer and cocktails in the Steel City.

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Anchovy and parmesan custard Danish pastry.
14.5/20

Humbug represents the best of Newcastle dining right now

Engaged service and flavour-first cooking that treats produce with respect? Now that is worth driving two hours for, reviews Callan Boys.

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Sprout Dining
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Sprout Dining

Sprout Dining has sprouted a new offshoot, Sprout Canteen, just a hop, step and jump away in the ...