Authentic italian food for happy hour prices (Sabatini Ristorante (Newcastle))

Member Name: Dinah93

Product:	Sabatini Ristorante (Newcastle)
Date:	19/12/08 (337 review reads)
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Advantages: Inexpensive, delicious, relaxed, unique

Disadvantages: Not good for the waistline!

Sabatini's is tucked away down a side street on Newcastle quayside and is not immediately noticeable. They usually put a blackboard on the main pedestrian thoroughfare announcing their early bird meals, which are fantastic value. The value might lead many to think this is a basic fare student joint, but it is very high quality food with a lovely traditional restaurant interior.

The menu is traditional Italian fare, lots of pizza and pasta, but there is also a fish and meat menu. Desserts are very thick, leaning towards the panna cota and tirimasu vein as opposed to sticky toffee pudding or apple pie. All the food is well made but very rich, I dread to think of how much cream they get through each day!

The atmosphere is smart but relaxed, the walls are painted like a roman villa with columns and draping vines. There are several rooms, some of which can be hired for private functions. The prices are inexpensive, and the menu is varied, with full meals as opposed to the lighter pizza and pastas if preferred. Serving staff are friendly and attentive. As this is not a chain restaurant everything tastes fresh and is never the same twice.

Summary: Gorgeous food, a real hidden gem of the quayside