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NE1 Reviews: Mr. Petit

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There’s nothing more exciting than finding new foodie hangouts popping up across the city.


A hidden gem, somewhere cool, exclusive and a little bit different. Mr. Petit is all of the above. A dozen or so steps from Old Eldon Square leads you to a candlelit tapas heaven.

Inside, the space is small but intimate, with candles flickering from the tables and lanterns lighting up the windowsills. An array of mix-matched mirrors hang from the walls and an old wrought iron oven sits
on the back wall. The place feels rustic and homely.

The cocktail list is enticing but we are in the sharing mood so opt for a bottle of New Zealand sauvignon blanc (£16) - the taste is as fabulous as the price. The perfect combination of fruity and crisp, and the best way to end a busy day.

We’re excited by pretty much everything on the menu and can't wait to tuck in. Our waitress suggests three to four small dishes each for an evening meal; so we make the very difficult decision to narrow our favourites down to seven.

As regular tapas diners, we're expecting the dishes to come out as they were made (which can sometimes be awkward - nibbling at potatoes without a meaty side to balance them out). But to our delight, all the dishes arrive at exactly the same time and they're each piping hot and cooked to perfection.

Our dish of the day is the deep fried mac and cheese balls (£5) from the North America section of the menu. Mac and cheese yumminess sitting in a bowl of melted garlicy cheese sauce. So tasty we have to fight over the third one.

Another equally delicious highlight is the African-inspired lamb brik (£7) - puff pastry triangles filled with melt in-the-mouth lamb and dipped in fresh, cool yoghurt.

From the same continent we dig into West African spiced squid (£6) - plump and succulent pieces of squid bursting with lime, sea salt and spices. Next we take a trip over to Europe for the coq au vin (£5.50) - tender chicken thigh drenched in a deliciously creamy mushroom sauce. This dish pairs fabulously with the Asian-inspired Bombay potatoes (£4).

Always room for dessert - we share the mandazi with vanilla chocolate dipping sauce (£5) - African inspired, doughnut-like buns sprinkled in cinnamon. Fighting with forks until the last cinnamon-dusted drop.

The mere thought of standing up after our tapas-tastic feast is daunting, but feeling full and content, we make it all the way up the stairs and into town with an excited buzz about this new and exciting eatery. Give it a go!


Mr. Petit, 4 Eldon Square, NE1 7JG, mrpetit.co.uk

It's a great Instagram spot! Tag us in your pics @newcastlene1. Enjoy!

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