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17 Starbeck Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1RH

The Small Canteen Restaurant Diner Reviews

Reviews of The Small Canteen Restaurant in NE2, Newcastle upon Tyne by users of Hardens.com. Also see the editors review of The Small Canteen restaurant.
Jackie P
This is honestly one of the best restaurant...
Reviewed 2 months,

"This is honestly one of the best restaurants in Newcastle. My husband and I had starters (potted crab and mushroom arancini) and mains (gruyere gratin and monkfish with mussels) and he had a dessert (pear polenta cake with honey and pistachio ice cream). Each course tasted beautiful. We also started with breads and three sauces which were lovely. The restaurant is intimate with a calm and relaxed atmosphere. The waiter was great, everything was served fast and the drinks were very nice. I will definitely go back and 100% recommend."

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Steven M
We were really lucky to get a spot at this ...
Reviewed 3 months, 5 days ago

"We were really lucky to get a spot at this very small eatery. We shared the three starters on offer, had a main each and then shared some desserts. Everything was absolutely delicious and coupled with a beautiful wine that you could order by the litre. I couldn't believe how reasonable the price was also. I think they're doing fantastic work here and I won't leave it long to return."

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Alex E
This place is a wonderful hidden gem. The f...
Reviewed 3 months, 30 days ago

"This place is a wonderful hidden gem. The food is delicious and incredibly generous. The wine is reasonably priced and delightful. I cannot recommend this place enough!"

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Jamie M
This place is the most understated place in...
Reviewed 7 months, 4 days ago

"This place is the most understated place in Newcastle, which is unpretentious and delivers the most generous and delicious food with care and passion. I’ve been here more times than I care to remember now and the owner Sam is always lovely and welcoming, as are his staff. A special place, well deserving of anyone’s attention. Feels like you’re in a proper home cooks restaurant on the continent, but with brilliant British food."

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Prices

Traditional European menu

Starter Main Pudding
£8.00 £18.50 £8.00
Drinks  
Filter Coffee £0.00
Extras  
Service 10.00%
17 Starbeck Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1RH
Opening hours
MondayCLOSED
Tuesday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Wednesday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Thursday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Friday4 pm‑10:30 pm
Saturday4 pm‑10:30 pm
SundayCLOSED

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