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Pani's Cafe Bar

61-65 High Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 6BX, England
+44 (0)191 232 4366
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Price range: $37 - $37
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Large groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Large groups
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
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Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

An awesome restaurant with great food and a great atmosphere. Consider trying the free italian lessons.

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See 3 more reviews by Sojourner92 for Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne England
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33 reviews 33 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The menu in Panis seemed very inviting, but unfortunately the quality of the food did not live up to the promise. House wine was OK and cheap enough, but if this is typical of the food offer, there is better to be had in Newcastle for the price.

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See 3 more reviews by AndyBernadette for Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne & Wear
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We popped into Pani's for a quick meal before going to a show. The manager took us to our table and we explained that we didn't have much time .The place was quite busy but he said 'no problem', We chose our dishes and were served them in about ten minutes. The food was very tasty and served with a... More

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29 restaurant reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

As always read Tripadvisor before choosing where to try next, we booked for Saturday 4th May and its a good job we did as it was extremely busy, the place has a real buzz about it with every type of visitor possible, so whoever you are you will all be welcome, the waiters are incredibly efficient, I have never had... More

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See 9 more reviews by HappySouthYorkshire for Newcastle upon Tyne
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Popped in for lunch, service was extremely fast. Ordered the Pani's sausage salad with black pudding which was delish. Very reasonably priced and a vast selection of food. Looking forward to returning to try other dishes on the menu.

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See 13 more reviews by LixTraveller for Newcastle upon Tyne
Hexham, Northumberland, UK
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

Although I have reviewd Panis Cafe before, I have lunch in Panis probably around 2 or 3 times a week and dinner perhaps once every couple of months. Needless to say I am a fan. Fine dining it is not, but if you want quality on a budget, then Panis is for you. What surprises me are the less favourable... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

This restaurant was a great find. The menu was varied, with lots of unusual but authentic items. Our meals and the wine we chose were delicious and the service was friendly and welcoming. The bill was incredibly reasonable for the quality and amount of food and drink we had. Pani's is extremely popular, so it's advisable to book.

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See 2 more reviews by Sparkysheff for Newcastle upon Tyne
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

There are better Italian restaurants in Newcastle but none have got the buzz of Panis - they do good quality cheap eats, that's served by the maddest crew of authentic italian waiters you're likely to meet outside of Naples. It's always packed which is always a good sign but not so much where you have to wait for a table... More

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See 15 more reviews by Robfromcrammy for Newcastle upon Tyne
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Excellent food-spinach and ricotta crespelle delicious. Good value. Busy, casual, relaxed atmosphere. Friendly and efficient staff who are also good with children.

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gosport
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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

had a lovely meal in there the atmosphere is brilliant and the staff are really attentive. the food was lovely

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