NE1 Reviews: Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill
Newcastle’s Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill is a real treat when it comes to city centre dining. Good food, done good!
If you’re looking for something a little fancy, but in a relaxed environment, then this one is a foodie bucket list must! The white table cloth approach to dining here makes it something of an occasion restaurant - but it doesn’t have to be that way, we’re in for a casual Monday munch.
The space is ultra stylish with splashes of colour injecting a bit of fun into the interiors. And the same goes for the food and the vibe. Fine dining in a chilled out atmosphere - and quality food served by nice people.
We swoop straight inside and we’re seated in a cosy booth - feeling worlds away from the drizzly Monday we’ve escaped for the afternoon. A midday lunch date means sparkling water is our sip of choice, filled up every time we slurp below the line thanks to our bubbly waiter.
We bypass the bread and olives, and go straight in for the starters. It’s the potted duck (£8.50) for myself, served with green peppercorns and cornichons. Every last flavoursome bite is scooped up with chunks of toasted sourdough. My lunch date goes for the classic French onion soup, served with croutons and Gruyère cheese (£6.95) - a comforting classic that does just the trick on a chilly afternoon.
As the place fills up with lunch buddies and tribes of afternoon tea peeps, we move on to the main course. I opt for the roast chicken à la forestiére (£16.50). A fricassée of wild mushrooms, tender chicken and mouthwatering Madeira roasting juices. My pal picks the grilled 35 day aged sirloin (£27.95), served with irresistible fries and peppercorn sauce (£3.50).
Mr Coulson’s sticky toffee pudding (£6.50) drenched in butterscotch sauce seals the deal. A sweet feast and a must-visit if you fancy trying something dapper and utterly delicious this month!
