Where to Find the Best Food in and Around Ponteland
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The Blackbird
North Road, Ponteland NE20 9UH
01661 822684
theblackbirdponteland.co.uk
This popular pub’s menu features all the favourites you’d expect (think burgers, beer-battered haddock and pie of the day) and some more unusual dishes too (our go-to is the Asian crispy beef salad with crispy noodles and a soy dressing). There are light bites on offer during the day, and this is a great spot for a proper Sunday lunch.
Fratelli
2 Bell Villas, Ponteland NE20 9BE
01661 872195
fratelliponteland.co.uk
A staple in Ponteland, Fratelli is a friendly neighbourhood Italian where you can expect good quality dishes of pasta, crispy-based pizzas and a wide choice of meat and fish dishes. The terrace is a nice place to enjoy an al fresco lunch (or just a glass of something cold) in the sun, while their recently refurbished bar area is a great place for a pre-dinner drink with friends.
Haveli
3–5 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland NE20 9PW
01661 872727
haveliponteland.com
Awarded a Michelin BIB Gourmand for 2024, Haveli takes Indian food to a whole new level. The menu features a 'curry house classics' section, but you can try authentic signature dishes which draw inspiration from all over India. Make sure you add a portion of Dal Makhani (24-hour-cooked black lentils) to your order too.
Elkwater
33–35 Broadway, Darras Hall NE20 9PW
01661 679600
elkwater.co.uk
A new destination in Darras Hall, the food here is loosely inspired by French-Canadian cuisine, with a good range of small plates, sandwiches and salads served at lunch, and in the evening dishes include pan-seared trout and lamb tagine. Make sure to try a cocktail when you visit – we can never say no to a negroni.
Mambos
3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland, Newcastle NE20 9NZ
01661 822951
mambosponteland.co.uk
The Ponteland outpost of family-owned Mambos (originally South Shields-based) is a busy spot where you’ll find Mediterranean cuisine and great cocktails. The menu is extensive and eclectic with plenty of variety, and their cocktail menu is not to be missed.
Bawn
11 Main Street, Ponteland
NE20 0ES
01661 598054
bawnrestaurant.co.uk
In the heart of Ponteland, Bawn offers brilliant New York-style sourdough pizza alongside a selection of carefully-thought-out seasonal small plates. The perfect place for a relaxed dinner– don’t miss the chance to sample their excellent wine list.
Ateesh
4–6 Main Street, Ponteland
NE20 9SS
01661 823945
ateesh.co.uk
The former Barclays bank in the centre of Ponteland has undergone a massive refurbishment to become Ateesh, a stylish restaurant packed with Instagram-worthy interiors, from the design-led lighting to the cherry blossom trees which hover above the blue velvet booths and marble-topped tables. The menu here matches the aesthetics and Ateesh’s carefully-crafted Middle Eastern dishes are really good. Start with a selection of mezze (served with freshly-baked flatbread), and don’t miss the Aleppo king prawns.
New Rendezvous Restaurant
3–5 Bell Villas, Ponteland NE20 9BD
01661 821775
newrendezvous.co.uk
Ponteland’s much–loved Chinese restaurant, New Rendezvous has long been a favourite with the locals, serving freshly prepared dishes in a relaxed atmosphere (their salt and pepper chilli king prawns can’t be beaten). Takeaway is also available.
