Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Newcastle

My filet was cooked perfectly. The halibut starter plus a vegetable was a great lighter meal for my wife. Service was impeccable! Our server went above and beyond, making sure there wasn't butter on any of my food. Food was served timely but never rushed. Great by the glass wine selection.

We love your restaurant. That said it was not a “wow” last night. The last few times it was an A++. Last night an A at best. The server was good and anticipated many of our needs, but he was so very soft spoken, my husband and our guest has a very difficult time hearing him and the food instructions. And it was not even close to a full house at our 5:15 seating. Several of the pieces of sashimi were also a bit fishy, which has never happened before. We will come back, but we may try the other items instead of our typical omakase .

Delicious food and a great time. Would recommend for a special occasion as it’s quite pricey.

Superb, as usual. The carrot sformato was an unusual find and quite delicious. The addition of olives to the blood orange and fennel salad hit just the right acid note, Mama’s meatballs were pure beef with a strong dash of anise seed, and the accompanying marinara had been simmering for ages to pick up that deep complexity of flavors and great balance between sweet and slightly acid.

Carmine’s is one of the best food experiences we have had in awhile! Service was exceptional, the lobster pasta special was a dream, the fillet with gnocchi was lovely. And the bread pudding was amazing. Thank you for a great evening. We will be back!