Spago (Jesmond, Newcastle uopn Tyne)

This is a nice little restaurant in the lively and 'student' area of Jesmond, Newcastle. It serves Italian food and most of the staff appear to be Italian, not like some supposed speciality restaurants. The staff are usually very friendly and service is good. The food is also tasty with a few quirks. For instance, I often order chicken or steak with peppercorn or Diane Sauce. Oddly, this is served with salad and not vegetables. As I know what to expect, I now ask for vegetables - sometimes this is a bit of an issue but they always produce the goods in the end. I mean who in their right mind would eat salad with hot peppercorn sauce!! Not me that's for sure. I ...  Read the complete review

Location On Osbourne Road, slightly further down than the majority of bars. On the main road, visible as you drive up Osbourne Road. The restaurant itself isn't massive, however still feels light and airy as the tables aren't cramped together. I have been about 5 times now and what is nice is that the The staff are very efficient, without rushing you through the meal. The food is served quite quickly if you go on a lunch time as many people go during their lunch hour so it is possible to have 3 courses in just over an hour. If you go on an evening the service is still quick but not so quick! The food is very nice and the foot ...  Read the complete review

We sometimes visit this restaurant for Sunday lunch as it's nice and handy if we want to jump on the Metro and go somewhere afterwards and little lady enjoys it. WHERE IS IT? The restaurant is on Osborne Road, a busy road in Jesmond, so to get to the restaurant, you have to find somewhere on one of the side streets to park (find a place which isn't residents only). **THE RESTAURANT** I always think the outide of the restaurant is a bit "tired" looking- outside it looks as though it needs some tlc. No matter, though, it's usually busy so who am I to say anything? There is a small garden with a little path ...  Read the complete review