Top Eldon Square Picks for NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week
We round up the top Eldon Square picks for NE1 Restaurant Week
If you’re shopping ‘til you drop at Eldon Square this January and start feeling hungry, then you’re in luck!
Not only are there loads of venues to keep you fuelled up, but plenty of them are taking part in this January's Restaurant Week too.
Bag a bargain at one of these eateries, and you’ll still have change leftover to spend at your favourite shops, it’s a win-win!
Chaophraya, Grey’s Quarter
If you’re after the perfect people-watching spot this Restaurant Week, it doesn’t get much better than Thai spot Chaophraya! This Grey’s Quarter favourite features a stunning covered rooftop terrace, where you can dine on dishes like sweetcorn cakes, Thai red curry and chocolate delice with a two courses for £20 or three for £25 offer while you watch the world go by. Not that we’re jealous, or anything…
Frankie & Benny’s, Grey’s Quarter
If you’re headed out to enjoy Restaurant Week with the kids, then Frankie & Benny’s is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for you all to enjoy! Think everything from southern fried chicken tenders and classic meatballs, to roasted vegetable calzone and the meat medley pizza, available as part of their two courses for £20 or three for £25 offer.
Maki & Ramen, Eldon Square
Back for their second Restaurant Week this January, Maki & Ramen have some great £20 and £25 deals for guests to enjoy. Get a starter, main and soft drink or mocktail for £20 or level up to a cocktail, house wine or beer for £25 and tuck into dishes like tempura squid and spicy chicken teriyaki before digging into main courses such as pumpkin katsu curry and laksa. Fancy spicing things up a notch? You can even order their “Hell Ramen” for a bit of a challenge!
Chiquito, Grey’s Quarter
Mexican favourite Chiquito is spicing things up this Restaurant Week with two courses for £20 or three for £25. Expect a fiesta with flavour, with everything from jalapeno poppers and patatas bravas to build-your-own burritos and burgers on their menu! And who could resist some classic churros to finish?
The Alchemist, Grey’s Quarter
Theatrical dining is The Alchemist’s bread and butter, and you can get a front seat to the show with two courses for £20 or three for £25 this Restaurant Week. Prepare to be stunned by their salt and shake potatoes, floored by their tempura fish and chips, and gobsmacked by their "Next Level" chocolate brownie!
ASK Italian, Grey’s Quarter
Eldon Square staple ASK Italian also makes a welcome return to Restaurant Week this January, offering diners the chance to feast on two courses for £20 or three for £25. They’ll be bringing a taste of sunny Italy to the Toon, thanks to the likes of burrata tricolore, mushroom and truffle calzone and Sicilian lemon tart.
Umai Mi, Grey’s Quarter
Meanwhile, Umai Mi blends traditional and modern pan-Asian cooking this Restaurant Week, where you can grab two courses for £15 or three for £20. Grab yourself some Vietnamese spring rolls or dim sum trio to start, before feasting on mains like spicy Szechuan beef or sweet and sour chicken and desserts including fried mantou and Thai caramelised bananas – you’ll be in for a delicious time regardless.
And there you have it - the top picks inside Eldon Square to enjoy this NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week. The only question left is where to book first…
NE1 Newcastle Restaurant Week, in association with Tyne and Wear Metro, takes place from Monday 12th January to Sunday 18th January 2026. For more information visit: www.getintonewcastle.co.uk/ne1-events/restaurant-week.
Main image: Chaophraya
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