Where to Find the Best Food in Ponteland
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The Station House
18 Bell Villas, Portland NE20 9BE
07554 001527
stationhouseponteland.co.uk
A new neighbourhood bar and kitchen serving great cocktails, craft beer, breakfast and brunch alongside small plates and mains such as herb-crusted rack of lamb and slow-cooked beef shoulder until 8pm. Keep an eye on their socials for regular food-themed events.
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.
Mambos
3 Brewery Lane, Ponteland, Newcastle NE20 9NZ
01661 822951
mambosponteland.co.uk
Family-owned Mambos is a busy spot where you’ll find good Mediterranean-style dishes and great cocktails. The menu is extensive and eclectic, and their cocktail menu is not to be missed.
Haveli
3–5 Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland NE20 9PW
01661 872727
haveliponteland.com
Haveli takes Indian food to a whole new level. The menu features a ‘curry house classics’ section, but you can also try authentic signature dishes which draw inspiration from all over India – and make sure you add a portion of Dal Makhani (24-hour-cooked black lentils) to your order.
Elkwater
33–35 Broadway, Darras Hall NE20 9PW
01661 679600
elkwater.co.uk
Open seven days a week (and Thursday to Saturday evenings) this new informal bar, bistro and lifestyle store is already a huge hit with locals. You can build your own breakfast, or choose from the small and larger sharing plates menu, all accompanied by signature cocktails, beers and a handpicked wine list – plus live music at the weekends.
Ateesh
4–6 Main Street, Ponteland
NE20 9SS
01661 823945
ateesh.co.uk
Ateesh is a stylish restaurant packed with Instagram-worthy interiors, from the design-led lighting to the cherry blossom trees which hang above the velvet booths. Ateesh’s carefully-crafted Middle Eastern dishes are made with the best British produce and bottomless brunch is popular here.
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.
