Best Restaurants in North East and Yorkshire?

With the doors to hospitality opening on May 17th, here’s our round-up of some of the best restaurants in the North East and Yorkshire to return to.

Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene House in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne is set to open a new restaurant and dining concept launched by executive chef Danny Parker.

Described as an “upmarket neighbourhood dining room and bar”, Fern will serve up a “non-fussy” menu created by the MasterChef: The Professionals finalist.

“Fern will present a seasonally changing à la carte dinner menu, showcasing the team’s relationship with suppliers and the incredible British larder, drawing on inspiration from memories, and of course, embracing the classics. Serving breakfasts, afternoon teas, Sunday lunches, cocktails and evening dinners, the intention is to offer a relaxed area to enjoy for both guests and locals alike,” said Danny, who joined Jesmond Dene House as executive chef in 2018, after working at Kenny Atkinson’s House of Tides as head chef. 

Danny  plans to celebrate the launch with an exclusive dining experience for guests on May 30, where he will serve the same menu he cooked when he returned to MasterChef for its festive competition in December 2020.

Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2EY

To book, visit www.jesmonddenehouse.co.uk or call 0191 2123 000

 3SIXTY, Newcastle

3SIXTY at Hadrian’s Tower says it’s Newcastle’s answer to fine dining and enjoying a drink or two with stunning views across the city.

With its luxurious and decadent interior and one-of-a-kind experience where you can take in stunning panoramic views of Newcastle’s view from its tallest building – 3SIXTY is expected to be the place to be and be seen. 

Discover fusion cuisine at new heights and treat your tastebuds – and your eyes – to an experience to remember.

Rutherford St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DT

To book, visit www.3sixtynewastle.co.uk or call 0191 9338591

House of Tides, Newcastle

As Newcastle’s only michelin-starred and four AA Rosette awarded restaurant – it’s no surprise that House of Tides is on our list of the best restaurants to visit in the North East and Yorkshire.

“It’s such a wonderful feeling seeing the team being back at work again ready for the reopening,” said   chef patron Kenny Atkinson on Twitter. 

His menu is “seasonal, sustainable, relaxed fine dining,” and we can’t wait to see what creativity the team will unleash when the doors open. 

28-30 The Close, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 3RF

To book, visit www.houseoftides.co.uk or call 0191 230 320

Undisclosed, Sunderland

Sunderland favourite D’Acqua has been taken over by the owner of Emily’s Table to reopen the restaurant as a gastronomic dining experience.

Christopher Spence, owner of Emily’s Table in Sunderland, has taken over D’Acqua, transforming it into an ‘upscale dining experience’, Undisclosed. 

The chef patron was inspired by the hidden bars he visited during his time in Australia. He wanted to bring the speakeasy influence to Undisclosed and says: ‘there is no other restaurant in the North-East like Undisclosed, and we are excited to bring this unique experience to Sunderland and welcome old and new clients alike.”

28 John St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1JG

To book, visit www.restaurant-undisclosed.com or call 0191 565 1988

The Fox Hole, Piercebridge

It was one of our fave places to visit before former owners Eleanor Richmond and Jack Bowles decided to sell up – and unfortunately, we didn’t get the chance to try it out before lockdown when one of its regular customers, Tom Park, purchased it. 

Tom, who’s local to Piercebridge and who also owns other leisure businesses, said he build on the venue’s reputation for quality. 

Expect dishes inspired by locally-sourced, seasonal, fresh ingredients, locally brewed, hand-pulled beers, organic wines, and a large section of spirits plus an extensive gin selection.

Piercebridge, Darlington, DL2 3SJ. 

To book, visit the-foxhole.co.uk or call 01325 374286

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Coach House, Middleton Lodge, Richmond

It’s a firm favourite at Savour HQ as Coach House at Middleton Lodge is just one of those places that you always leave with a smile on your face. 

It offers a wonderful sensory overload with it’s charming setting a delight on the eyes, scents of the countryside and herbs growing in the kitchen garden giving the nostrils a good tingle and chef Gareth Raynor’s food leaving the taste buds dazzled every time.

The venue has been open for Al Fresco dining over the last few months but will once again welcome guests back into the stunning Georgian Coach House for a menu lovingly curated  Gareth inspired by ingredients from the estate’s ever-evolving garden.

Kneeton Ln, Middleton Tyas, Richmond, DL10 6NJ

To book, visit www.middletonlodge.co.uk or call 01325 37977

The Fox Hall Inn, Layton

Set in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside and smack bang on the A66 route to the Lake District The Fox Hall Inn gets the blend of traditional country pub with fine-dining just right. 

It was taken over by Eleanor Richmond and Jack Bowles, former owners of The Fox Hole, Piercebridge, in 2019 and the couple got straight to work renovating the place, completely transforming it into a cool country pub. 

The venue will reopen its doors to serve freshly cooked dishes in its stylish dining areas.

East Layton, Richmond DL11 7PW

To book, visit www.foxhallinn.co.uk or call 01325 718303

Restaurant EightyEight Grantley Hall, Ripon

Set inside Grantley Hall Bar & Restaurant EightyEight and expect to be whisked away to far flung corners of the globe. 

Here, East meets West with an energetic city dining vibe in the heart of the picturesque Yorkshire countryside. Bar & Restaurant EightyEight is a visual and experiential treat.
 
Restaurant EightyEight, Grantley Hall, Ripon, HG4 3ET

To book visit www.grantleyhall.co.uk or call 01765 62000

The Black Swan at Oldstead

There’s something pretty special about Tommy Banks’ The Black Swan at Oldstead. 

“Outwardly simple” yet “fresh and delicious”, the venue offers only one menu, which is inspired by ingredients that are grown and foraged in the local area of Oldstead. 

The Michelin-starred restaurant with room is on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors and the perfect destination venue to visit after a long lockdown and definitely one of of the best restaurants to visit in the North East and Yorkshire.

Oldstead, York YO61 4BL

To book, visit www.blackswanoldstead.co.uk or call 01347 868 387

The Old Vicarage, Sheffield

Victorian House turned restaurant, the Old Vicarage is the only Michelin starred venue in Sheffield.

Situated on picturesque grounds and enjoying views over the Ridgeway and Moss Valley, the menu offers up a selection of dishes that are “in-tune” with the local countryside, including produce and game from their own gardens.

Ridgeway, Sheffield S12 3XW

For more information go to www.theoldvicarage.co.uk and to book call 0114 247 5814

The Burlington Restaurant, Bolton

Set inside the Devonshire Arms Hotel and Spa, The Burlington Restaurant has a Michelin star and 4 AA rosettes as well as an award-winning wine list.

Each dish is carefully created using produce grown on the grounds and makes for a spectacular dining experience.

The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa, Bolton Bridge, Skipton BD23 6AJ

To book, visit www.devonshirehotels.co.uk or call 01756 718 100

 Samuels Restaurant, Swinton Park Estate

Serving seasonal menus that emphasise seasonal and local produce, you can expect dishes that are inspired by fruit, vegetables and herbs that are grown in the hotel’s magnificent gardens which can be viewed from the windows of this spacious and stylish restaurant.

Swinton Estate, Swinton, Ripon HG4 4JH

To book, visit www.swintonestate.com or call 01765 680 900

Horto Restaurant, Rudding Park

To round up our list of the best restaurants to visit in the North East and Yorkshire, we simply must include this venue. Winner of 3 AA Rosette Horto Restaurant uses seasonal ingredients from Rudding Park Kitchen Garden. The menu is dictated by nature, the skill of the Gardener and the flair of the Chef.

Rudding Ln, Follifoot, Harrogate HG3 1JH

To book, visit to www.ruddingpark.co.uk or call 01423 844822