French cuisine restaurant in Newcastle

“Fantastic service. Was able to bring my service dog in without question. Was quiet and service was on point. My Steak was cooked perfectly and didn’t feel rushed. Gluten free and vegetarian selection was top notch and, according to my wife and daughter, was very tasty. Would recommend”

“This is the best cafe in Newcastle! Food is delicious, in all the years I've been visiting I've never had a bad meal. I can especially recommend the French Toast Stack or the Full Fry. Their sandwiches and toasties are really fantastic and they do an excellent Cappuccino too. It's always busy, which is a great sign for how popular it is!! Worth waiting for a table!”

“It was a special family lunch in the NEW restaurant, as we stepped into the welcoming atmosphere where Bronagh greeted us warmly... I made sure to catch Alex before leaving to express our gratitude for the unforgettable lunch experience. Throughout the meal, we were treated to a delightful culinary journey, punctuated by moments of pure enjoyment with each dish. From the delicate fish cake to the succulent lamb main, every bite was a revelation. And that Brownie? A sweet finale to a perfect midday meal. The impeccable service only enhanced our dining experience, leaving us already planning our next visit. We've even booked a table for the whole family in the next few weeks, eager to share this culinary gem with them. It was truly a pleasure to chat with Alex and thank him for such a memorable dining experience.”

“Great pizza, bought their Four cheese(Quattro Formaggi) pizza and asked for extra sauce. It was delicious. Chips are bang on!”

“I’ve not had better tacos outside of Mexico and San Diego. These are proper - no Tex Mex nonsense. Delicious. And everything on the menu is gluten-free. I don’t understand the complaints about the size. For tacos, these are pretty big. They’re not starter size. I had beef tacos and half a portion of the nachos and that did me - and I’m a bit of a pig. Sure, they’re not cheap, but they are value for money because you’re getting quality. Lovely bunch of people too. The one downside is it’s only open four days a week.”

“Went here for my birthday and the food was very tasty and the staff were also very nice and pleasant.”

“I dined at the Homeland on 2 October 2024. I was greeted with a smiling face. I had the Slimmer and it was delicious. I'm so glad I stopped. Do yourself a favor and dine here.”

“First time visiting harrys bar this weekend. Food was excellent. Atmosphere was lively and extremely busy. Staff despite being extremely busy were very friendly and attention to detail was impeccable.”

“Incredible place! A lot of options of food and drinks, reasonable price, staff extremely attentive and friendly! Inside decoration super nice! Will definitely come back”

“If you're in close proximity, I'd definitely suggest stopping here. The river next to the restaurant enhances the atmosphere. I also like the contrast between the brick and rusty looking iron that really brings that steampunky vibe. The only problem I have is that the music doesn't fit the theme too well, but that's not too bad . The waiters are kind and the service is great! And then to the most important part:"the food" I really enjoyed the dishes here. I took the Korean fried chicken burger, which was absolutely amazing, but the taste can be a bit overwhelming (in a good way), so if you're a bit sensitive to flavour, I'd suggest to take the gnocchi wich was also extremely good. And the cajun chicken salade was also really, really good. So all in all this place is amazing and I truly recommend it!!”

“Good service and food except for the chips, dry bland taste which no amount of salt could save. They were good enough to take them off the bill. Social distance and cleanup good. Pricing reasonable. Good atmosphere.”

“We've been visiting L'Experience for around 20 years. Food is always excellent, great service and a good atmosphere. French onion soup and fillet steak never disappoint! A favourite with our group, highly recommended.”

“Great food freshly made chicken fillets which are actual fillets not some processed meat, chips which are crispy but not burned, really recommend as I'm really picky on food with my kids”

“Best chips I think I’ve ever had. I was out for the whole day and we stopped by at McCann’s for food. I’m glad I did”

“Went here Saturday evening , they took us in on short notice when booked up and went out of their way to make us enjoy this so much , food was absolutely beautiful, goats cheese beetroot salad was fine dining good , coctails to absolutely die for , cannot stress enough how good our experience here was 5stars”

“Just happened upon this place and popped in for lunch around 2.30pm on a Saturday. Lots of history and a quirky beer garden. Very quiet but soon livened up with plenty of locals and visitors just like us. Staff very friendly and helpful. The chowder was really tasty, creamy, full of fish and only a few mussels, little potato, just the way I like it. We shared dessert, chocolate cake with cream - so good. Definitely worth a visit.”

“Everything is fresh, high quality and tastes amazing. Everything is cooked perfectly, and the attention to detail is superb. Even the sauces are perfect. 5* 10/10 I'd recommend this as the place to go in Kilkeel if you want Chinese food. You'll be back for more =3”

“A group of 5 of us had food from here last night. Two pizza’s and 3 kebabs and have to say it was all beautiful. No complaints by any of us. Really good fresh food cooked there in front of you. Would definitely recommend.”

“Popped in and got the last available table as they were fully booked for the rest of the evening. The service was good, the food arrived quickly. We had chow mein, crispy chicken Peking and beef in garlic with chilli chips. All fresh, good balance of veg, sauce and meat and all very tasty. Would recommend.”

“The quality of food is outstanding! Duck pancakes were excellent, the mussamun beef outstanding. Looked like we were the only customers on a thursday night. Such a shame! Too good for Downpatrick I’m afraid! It’s not cheap and times are hard, but a re location to Newcastle looks on the cards! Shame!”

“We had to leave because we didn’t have cash, but we’ve really felt bad because the workers were very nice.”

“We had a family gathering of 25 today. The location, food and service was fantastic. No hesitation to recommend.”