Cook House

I have been to this lovely restaurant twice and so my photos were from both of the visits. First time I came was back in 2021 and the second time was last Saturday. Both times we came for dinner so can't comment on their daytime menu. I was visiting my friend in Newcastle for the weekend and she recommended this place for us to try together as she had already been multiple times and had thought the food and overall experience was great. I know they were on the Michelin guide a few years in a roll so I was really looking forward to trying it out. My first time there was absolutely fantastic, great experience all the way from greeting at the reception to sitting down, ordering and paying. Staff members were very friendly and nice, took the time to explain the menu to us. On the first visit, we had the shrimp salad as a starter and then for mains we ordered the lamb chop with cous cous and mussels with a side of potatoes. The salad was refreshing and a great way to stimulate our appetites. The lamb was absolutely fantastic, so savoury and not gamey at all. Second visit we had the brown shrimp salad with blood orange which was once again super refreshing and stimulating. Mains we went with roast pork shoulder and braised is cheeks. The pork shoulder was absolutely delightful, crunchy crackling and tender meat. The apple sauce and potatoes were such a great complement to the meat and really pleasant. The ox cheeks were also soft and tender, particularly enjoyed the beetroot on the side with their dill pesto, so savoury. We enjoyed both but we agreed the pork was the highlight. For dessert we ordered the earl grey poached pear with chocolate and walnut ganache which was lovely. Such an interesting combination of flavours yet they somehow worked. That tea flavour coming through in your month balancing with the rich dark chocolate ganache made it so moreish and easy to eat. Absolutely not too sweet and it's just a light dessert to nicely wrap up our dinner. On both times we thoroughly enjoyed our visits there and I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for good restaurants in Newcastle. They change menus regularly so you can always get excited for what they will cook on the day. I am already looking forward to coming back one day!

All the food was really good, as good as some of the mains were they were poor value as it was small portions. Unfortunately, got their homemade "cola" and couldn't even drink it, all of us at the table tried it and no one would drink it. Also, the wait time we felt like was a bit too long. If you are after big portions and good value, this is not for you. If you want somewhere nice, have plenty of time and are not a big eater I would recommend.

A late posting of a Saturday lunch from September. Have been previously for dinner and the lunch time service and quality was just as good. Informal and unpretentious in the most stylish way... Absolutely recommend if you are looking to eat in the ouseburn.

The meal started off strong with reasonably priced drink options, sensational sourdough and kimchi. Unfortunately ended disappointed with main courses. The bavette was the most expensive yet the most bland main meal I’ve had for a while and subsequently I’ve now seen via social media that it was not served with everything as listed on the menu (see photos). The meat was also chewy which is disappointing for a Michelin guide restaurant. I’d also have to agree with other reviews - adding a service charge automatically never leaves the customer feeling happy! Maybe it was a one off bad plate but we sadly won’t be returning as the quality and cost do not match up.

Best service I've experienced 10/10. Food exceptional sooo delicious. The portion size was perfect for us, not too little that you felt like you hadn't had enough but at the same time we had 3 excellent courses and left without feeling we needed to roll out of the door.

the food here is absolutely gorgeous - i’ve been following Cookhouse Ana for a really long time on instagram and know they change their menu regularly, but the one I happened to try was amazing. I would definitely love to go back soon, the mains, the sides, the cocktails, everything was fantastic; the atmosphere was also friendly, quiet, and relaxing, perfect for a relaxed dinner with a friend or a partner

Just really good food without the pretence, nothing to hide behind cooked and served by people who really care.

We were lucky - we ate in the outside area and the weather was just perfect. The food was outstanding and the service was great. We were a party of 7 and the food came with perfect timing and was all seasonal and delicious. Will definitely return 😋