Hinnies Restaurant - Piatti

Zamorins

➤ 179-183 Park View, Whitley Bay I-NE26 3RE, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pizza • Mexican • Asiatic • Seafood

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"Upon our arrival, Dad was greeted like an old friend, and we were promptly shown to our table. I noticed a few families speaking Indian dialects, which I took as a great sign that we were in for some authentic cuisine. I was not disappointed! For our starter, we ordered the chicken poppadoms, which were a fantastic light and tasty entrée, featuring a lovely crunch from the poppadom topped with a generous amount of chutney, coriander, and spices that complemented each other beautifully. For our main courses, Dad went for his favorite lamb rogan josh with steamed rice, while I chose the chef's special, chicken tikka pulao rice, accompanied by a few chapatis. Judging by the silence at our table as we enjoyed our meals and the subsequent clean plates, both dishes were a hit! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and mine was a dish I had never tried before but will definitely recommend. Can I recommend this place? Absolutely! If you're in the Northeast, especially near Newcastle upon Tyne and craving Indian cuisine, look no further. While the prices might be slightly higher than at other restaurants, the exceptional service, outstanding food, and overall wonderful experience are well worth it."

La Casetta

➤ 33 Esplanade, NE26 2AL, North Tyneside, United Kingdom

Piatti • Pasta • Pizza • Steak • Italian

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"I am never disappointed by my visits. But yesterday’s lunch broke all records for deliciousness. It must be years since we last had minestrone soup but what a tasty warming choice for the first day of November. And then … great big generous king prawns in cream with a touch of chilli and a life enhancing splash of ouzo. A taste sensation! And absolute bliss."

Square Roots Kitchen

➤ Tynemouth Station, North Tyneside, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafés • Kebab • Seafood • Fast Food

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"This place is a vegan's paradise and my absolute favorite spot for dining out. It's amazing to have such a wide variety of vegetable-based and fresh dishes to choose from. The high quality ingredients and careful thought put into the menu are evident. My family and I visit almost every weekend and have never been disappointed with anything we've tried. The staff always provides a warm welcome and serves excellent coffee. It's unfortunate that the space is limited and they now only offer takeaway service, but this allows them to sell a range of plant-based deli products for home enjoyment. This small family-owned business truly deserves all the success that comes their way, as everything about it is simply perfect in my opinion."

Davanti Classico

➤ Tynemouth Station, Tynemouth, United Kingdom

Piatti • Sushi • Pizza • Cafés • Fast Food

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"We hadn't visited this restaurant in a couple of years and had good memories of it being a special place (we had brought guests here as it was at the top of our list of local restaurants), but our recent experience this week was disappointing. The staff member who greeted us at the door seemed disinterested in being at work, showing no signs of friendliness or engaging in any conversation throughout the evening, including when we paid the bill. First impressions are important. Unfortunately, the food was also lacking. Although the menu descriptions were intriguing with a variety of options, none of our appetizers or main dishes stood out - where were the promised flavors? Bruschetta without garlic or basil? Overall, the food was just "okay" but not worth the price. It seemed like cheap ingredients were used and corners were cut to save money. The restaurant still has a nice ambiance and I'm sure it's lively on weekends, but this historic place deserves better. We will be exploring other dining options in the future. It's a shame, as this restaurant has the potential to be truly special."

Omni Cafe

➤ 12 Front Street, NE25 8DF, North Tyneside, United Kingdom

Piatti • Cafe • Wine • Asian • Curry

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"Once they entered the omni cafe and examined the menu, we could say that we visited something special somewhere. the lunch menu offered 6/10 exciting vegan options and a large selection on the side as well. we ordered the banh mi and a mango, chili, erdnuss and tofu Vietnamese salat with a side of sweet knuckles in a soy and sesame broth. the Vietnamese salate was lively, fresh and aromatic with a series of textures and perfectly cooked and seasoned tofu, while the banh mi was crisp, bursting with taste and well seasoned. again the tofu was absolutely excellent. the dumplings were also delicious and a perfect companion to the net. Overall we spent just over £30, what some can say is expensive, but if the quality of eating is so good, it doesn't matter to them to pay something extra. the owners have a great decor and atmosphere here, with nice staff and I cannot expect to come back."