North East Restaurants

ASK - Newcastle upon Tyne

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: Unit F6, The Gate, New Gate Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 5XE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

ASK - Scarborough

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: North Wharf, South Bay Sandside, Scarborough, YO11 1PP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

ASK - Sheffield

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: 8-10 Cambridge Street, Sheffield, S1 4HP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

ASK - Wetherby

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: 1 Market Place, Wetherby, LS22 6LQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

ASK - York

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: The Grand Assembly Rooms, Blake Street, York, YO1 8QG (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

At Bangkok Cafe

In the bustling city of Newcastle upon Tyne, culinary delights are a plenty, but for a taste of the exotic Orient, then At Bangkok Café will do very well indeed. Simple, unfussy and informal décor serves as the perfect foil to fresh and authentic Thai food, while the friendly service adds to their appeal.

• Address: 39-41 Low Friar Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE1 5UE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Seafood, Thai
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £10.00, Dinner: £15.00

Ate O Clock

Kenny Noble, one of York's well known chefs, opened Ate O Clock in September 2005 and in a span of a few years, turned it into a restaurant people love to visit. The refuge can be found nestling down an alley in the heart of York; step in and you'll discover a relaxing atmosphere made lively by eagles, clocks all set to 8 o'clock, and film sets in the toilets! The service is considered to be a special feature - warm and personalised - making customers return to sample more of the Mediterranean cuisine.

• Address: 13a High Ousegate, York, YO1 8RZ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British, Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £34.00

Audrey's Fish & Chips

Amidst all the scintillating culinary delights which it is my pleasure to write about, there is always one that keeps on returning like the old faithful dog or the taste of breakfast kippers. It is, of course that wonderful British institution, fish and chips, a dish that has survived the assaults of the Indian sub continent, to name but one, having long ago established its place in our affections.

• Address: 2 Queen Street, Bridlington, YO15 2SF (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Fish & Chip
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £28.00

Austin's Bar & Bistro

This stylish and enterprising establishment is part of the Durham County cricket ground, and offers a sophisticated and imaginative menu in the evenings with a simpler version for lunches.

• Address: Durham County Cricket Club, County Ground Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Bistro
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £14.00, Dinner: £27.00

Azucar

• Address: 5 Brewery Place, Leeds, LS10 1NE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): South American
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £18.00