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Liosi's Sicilian Cafe

➤ Swordfish House, NE4 7YD, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Menu • Cafe • Meat • Pasta • Coffee

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"I recently visited Liosis Cafe Bar for breakfast with my grandparents, hoping for a delightful morning of catching up. Unfortunately, our experience left much to be desired. The main issues centered around the quality of the full English breakfast. The plate arrived cold, and the bacon was notably anaemic. The sausages were of poor quality, and the poached eggs were disappointingly hard and overcooked. At a price point of £10 per breakfast, the overall quality fell short of expectations, leaving me feeling quite upset. While the coffee and juice were acceptable, the lack of attention to detail in the preparation of the main course overshadowed any positives. Additionally, our table wasn't checked on throughout the meal, denying us the opportunity to address our concerns with the staff and give them a chance to rectify the issues. In summary, my visit to Liosis Cafe Bar for breakfast was marred by subpar food quality and a lack of attentive service. For the price paid, I expected a more enjoyable experience. I hope that these points can serve as constructive feedback for improvement."

The One Eyed Stag

➤ 5 The Square, Gateshead, United Kingdom, NE16 4JB

Menu • Pizza • Cafés • Seafood • European

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"As I had firstly visited this Micro Bar earlier in the week, and enjoyed the visit. Plenty of different real ales, from different breweries to be had, and a very good pint. I decided to catch the bus up to Wickham again to give it another go. When I arrived the One Eyed Stag, was exceptionally busy, so was everywhere else, in the vicinity. Anyway when I made it to the bar I was asked was I part of the party. To which I replied no. “Sorry Sir, we have a private party here”. I left very disappointed to say the least, after all it had took me best part of an hour, to get there on public transport. So if you are traveling to this Micro pub, be careful as there is a chance you may be refused service. As it happens, just further along the road there are another four pubs that all sell real ale, served with a good standard, so please be wary of the One Eyed Stag, refusing you service."

La Famiglia

➤ 257 Whickham View, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE15 7HS, Newcastle upon Tyne

Menu • Pizza • Pasta • Steak • Italian

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"I had been looking forward to trying this restaurant for a while since the reviews were great and we live nearby. Unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. We had to send back a pizza because it was undercooked in the middle and soggy. My Chicken Kiev had visible pink tendon and I was unsure if it was cooked properly. The manager was kind enough to remove both dishes from our bill, but overall it was a letdown. My youngest son only ate two slices of his pizza and later complained of feeling sick. We left most of our meals uneaten, did not receive them in to-go boxes, and the manager did not bring it up. This was a poor experience and we will not be returning."

Jashn

➤ Hillside Whickham Bank, Swalwell I-NE16 3BP, United Kingdom

Menu • Asian • Balti • Vegan • Indian

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"The food was excellent, and the staff were incredibly friendly. They even surprised me with a dessert and a complimentary shot of sambuca for my birthday! The decor is lovely as well. I would highly recommend this place!"

The Maven

➤ The Vermont Hotel Castle GarthTyne and Wear NE1 1RQ, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Menu • Beer • Wine • Bars • Steak

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"This restaurant should be so much busier! It is great value compared to the chain restaurants in town. The decor is stylish, the staff are very friendly, the menu is great. I had duck breast with duck scotch egg and fondant potato, with side dishes of red cabbage (deliciously sweet and tart at the same time) and carrots with savoy cabbage, beans and broccoli. The scotch egg was so good, perfectly seasoned, runny vivid yolk. The duck breast wasn’t too rare or over cooked, so good. Then chocolate fudge cake with black cherries and ice cream, good combination! The fudge cake could have been a bit richer, gooey-er, but the cherries, sauce and ice cream made it 9/10. Generous cheese board too, no stingy slithers of cheese. Good plum chutney. About £90 for 2 courses for 2 with 2 drinks each."