Renton 17771 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 El coto probably my favourite restaurant at the moment. Just been for a family pub lunch at the Church Mouse near Chester le Street. Appalling. Awful value, food obviously not fresh - or hot -, wrong orders, don't serve decent coffee (filter coffee only, wtf, this place is supposed to specialise in food), oh, and they charge extra for 'deluxe' chips, whatever they are (presumably better than the rank ones I got). There were 8 of us and they took over 2 1/2 hours to serve mains and dessert. It wasn't busy either. Unacceptable. This is the same chain as the Badger near Ponteland, which I thought was half decent. Won't go back to either again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I must be the only person that doesn't like el coto. Mind there's never been a tapas place I have particularly enjoyed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I must be the only person that doesn't like el coto. Mind there's never been a tapas place I have particularly enjoyed. Hit and miss for me... For every amazing meal I've had in there they've completely fucked up another. Including my wife's birthday! Always given us a free meal as an apology so fair play to them. Shame because when its good its very good, but they can't cope with large groups or if its really busy it seems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26824 Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 I enjoyed El Coto and so did the Missus. Went to that Soho bar before and after too which was canny enough. Was a bit pissed in the taxi on the way home and somehow the conversation with Wife and Taxi driver turned to Whitney Houston/Michael Jackson. We all know what taxi drivers are like for patter, (cough, CT, cough), so when the taxi driver said he was 'touched' by Michael Jacksons death I straightaway had enough, leaned forward and touched his leg whilst shouting out "HEE HEE!" in the Jackson/Bo selecta style. He took it as a joke to be fair but unfortunately wor lass laughed from me doing it to us getting home which thinked was starting to irk him a bit. Never mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Going for a Ruby at Solomons in Denton Burn tonight. I've never been there before but heard many people say that it's the best curry joint in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 What's the word with restaurant week in Newcastle? Also any ideas where you can get a nice rack of lamb in town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34460 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Going for a Ruby at Solomons in Denton Burn tonight. I've never been there before but heard many people say that it's the best curry joint in town. http://www.toontastic.net/board/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/up.gif Tooj what was this place like? Could do with a decent Indian near mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Paradiso? Any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Tooj what was this place like? Could do with a decent Indian near mine. I thought you lived at Northumberland Park? I'd still recommend it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34460 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nah I live at Greenside. The bit of great park that's just over the A1 near Kingston Park. So this place isn't exactly on my doorstep but is handy enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Paradiso? Any good? Superb CT mate, simply superb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not strictly restaurants but where's good for a Sunday Dinner? I know Tilleys is canny (and cheap) but just wondering if there's anywhere I'm not thinking of that does good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not strictly restaurants but where's good for a Sunday Dinner? I know Tilleys is canny (and cheap) but just wondering if there's anywhere I'm not thinking of that does good ones. The town wall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieLamped 0 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 There used to be a Thai place just off St. James' boulevard called Utong, maybe it's food nostalgia but I remember it was bloody good. As someone who has just come back to Newcastle, are there any decent Thai places about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34460 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Old Siam down on the quayside is good. Think that's what it's called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 What's the word with restaurant week in Newcastle? Also any ideas where you can get a nice rack of lamb in town? Went to Cafe Salsa the other night on the restaurant week deal. Tenner for three courses and a bottle of Peroni. Was really good. Going to Sachins tonight. Not been to Paradiso for years but it was really nice when I've been before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34460 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 What's the word with restaurant week in Newcastle? Also any ideas where you can get a nice rack of lamb in town? Hey chunk, get 4 people together and go to the Broad Chare. Ring them in advance and order the lamb that they cook all day. I've never had it but its meant to be class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Went to Cafe Salsa the other night on the restaurant week deal. Tenner for three courses and a bottle of Peroni. Was really good. Going to Sachins tonight. Not been to Paradiso for years but it was really nice when I've been before. Must admit I was blown away by Paradiso last night. The food was simply incredible. They had the £10 deal on but I really fancied other stuff that wasn't on the reduced £10 menu. Antipasto Caldo: Fish cake, homemade tart, tomato & mozzarella salad,goats cheese wontons, chicken skewer & lamb skewer To Share for two. Followed by Mix Grilled Meats: Best end of lamb, chicken breast, minute steak & Italian sausage, served with salad & hand cut chips. Truly the best food Ive ever eaten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Hey chunk, get 4 people together and go to the Broad Chare. Ring them in advance and order the lamb that they cook all day. I've never had it but its meant to be class. Aye, I'd forgotten about that. I've always enjoyed the bar snacks there but being a bit disappointed with the restaurant meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34460 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 It's no Lakeside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajax_andy 0 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 There used to be a Thai place just off St. James' boulevard called Utong, maybe it's food nostalgia but I remember it was bloody good. As someone who has just come back to Newcastle, are there any decent Thai places about? Avoid 'Love's Thai' I did not love's their Thai! Horrible food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12767 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Must admit I was blown away by Paradiso last night. The food was simply incredible. Truly the best food Ive ever eaten. Hyperbole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieLamped 0 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Old Siam down on the quayside is good. Think that's what it's called. Cheers, sounds like that's my best shot at some decent Red curry... Avoid 'Love's Thai' I did not love's their Thai! Horrible food! I will avoid, I actually went past it when last in town and it just looked naff for some reason. Maybe the lack of gaudy wallpaper and pictures of the Thai royal family, which usually indicates a fairly decent Thai restaurant IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26824 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Went to 'love thais' about a year ago. Thought it was ok but a little pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1117 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Must admit I was blown away by Paradiso last night. The food was simply incredible. They had the £10 deal on but I really fancied other stuff that wasn't on the reduced £10 menu. Antipasto Caldo: Fish cake, homemade tart, tomato & mozzarella salad,goats cheese wontons, chicken skewer & lamb skewer To Share for two. Followed by Mix Grilled Meats: Best end of lamb, chicken breast, minute steak & Italian sausage, served with salad & hand cut chips. Truly the best food Ive ever eaten. Glad to hear it's still doing well. I'll have to give it another bash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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