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Dobson & Parnell, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Dobson & Parnell

4.5
4.5
2535 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
A photo of Dobson & Parnell restaurant

Dobson & Parnell

4.5
£26 to £40
British
Newcastle upon Tyne

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Dobson & Parnell is a bustling, smart, reliable and grown-up restaurant on Newcastle’s vibrant quayside. Its understated elegant dining room adds a touch of Victorian glamour and comfort.

Specialising in perfectly-executed, refined European cuisine, using ethically-sourced local seasonal produce direct from nearby farms and markets, the sustainable kitchen specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting, brining and fermenting.

We are listed in the Michelin Guide, voted in the top 10 list of restaurants in Newcastle by NGI and listed in the Good Food Guide & Hardens Guide

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, English
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
    0191 221 0904
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Troy Terrington
  • Catering
    Troy’s menus change daily depending on the freshest produce he can find &amp; he uses ethically-sourced local, seasonal produce direct from nearby farms &amp; markets. There is a strong focus on sustainability &amp; the kitchen team specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting &amp; fermenting. 3 course set menu &amp; a la carte menu.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated private event or 100 guests standing.For smaller parties we also have the option of our stylish bar area which can seat up to 24 guests.

Experiences

  • New Years Eve 7 Course Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Celebrate the end of the year with a culinary adventure and indulge in a very special seven-course gastronomic journey around the fine-dining menu at Dobson & Parnell for £79.50pp. Troy Terrington, chef patron has carefully devised a creative seasonal tasting menu, together with the option of matching wines, showcasing the very best of refined British and European cuisine. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements when booking. To view the menu please visit our website.
    New Years Eve 7 Course Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit photo
  • Valentine's Evening Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit

    £10.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Celebrate Valentine's evening with a culinary adventure and indulge in a very special seven-course gastronomic journey around the fine-dining menu at Dobson & Parnell for £79.50pp. The chef's have carefully devised a creative seasonal tasting menu, together with the option of matching wines, showcasing the very best of refined British and European cuisine. Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietary requirements when booking.
    Valentine's Evening Tasting Menu-£10pp deposit photo

What 2,535 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Gluten-free-friendly

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Romantic

  • Newcastle and Northumberland

    Good for special occasions

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for business meals

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Innovative

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Healthy

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Great for fine wines

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Romantic

  • Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dobson & Parnell offers an inviting atmosphere with "fantastic food" and "lovely staff." Ideal for both casual dining and special events, the restaurant boasts a "sensible menu" and "excellent service." While some reviews mention room for improvement, the overall experience is "highly recommended" for its ambiance and culinary delights.

2,535 Reviews
  1. Janice

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab restaurant, beautifully and tastefully decorated for Christmas & even Santa hats touch for each diner. Soft background music, great ambiance. Staff all lovely and the food was exceptional & excellent value for money

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  2. Martin

    Newcastle

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service and atmosphere. I highly recommend a trip to Dobson and Parnell.

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  3. Jill

    Manchester

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, unfortunately poor service. We waited 20 minutes for our arrival drink then another 10 minutes for our order to be taken. Once they had our order the speed was much faster and service a lot better. Due to the delays at the start of the service, we were asked to leave our table for the next customers while we still had drinks. We weren't offered tea or coffee at the end due to time restrictions. Disappointing, thankfully the food was great.

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  4. GRAEME

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Another super night at D&P. Service and food outstanding. Drinks and cocktails are the best!! Looking forward to returning:
    Dobson & ParnellResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your fantastic review! We're delighted to hear you had another wonderful evening with us and enjoyed the outstanding service, food, and our drinks and cocktails. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience soon!

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  5. Suzie

    County Durham

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Arrived early, they said fine waited 15minutes & no one asked me if I required a drink. Loads of front of house just poor attention to detail for the prices. Our first empty water bottle was never removed. Food not as good as last visit. My friends tea arrived cold sent it back.
    Dobson & ParnellResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, and I’m truly sorry to hear that your visit didn’t meet expectations. The delays in service and the lack of attention to detail you described are disappointing and not reflective of the standard we strive to provide. We will address these concerns with our front-of-house team to ensure retraining where necessary and to reinforce the importance of attentive and efficient service.It’s also disappointing to hear that the food didn’t meet the standard you remember from your previous visit. We will review this with our kitchen team to ensure consistency in quality. We deeply value your feedback as it helps us improve, and I hope you will consider giving us another chance to provide the memorable experience you deserve.

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  6. Kate

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely set menu for our Christmas work lunch. We had Santa hats on our table to make sure we all felt festive and the service was outstanding. Lovely food and environment and would highly recommend.
    Dobson & ParnellResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your Christmas work lunch with us. It’s wonderful to know the festive touches, like the Santa hats, added to your experience and helped make it special. We’re also thrilled that you appreciated the food, environment, and outstanding service. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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  7. Karen

    London

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    overall slightly disappointed. food felt like it had been standing before being brought out. coffees were brought about 10 minutes before desserts, which is poor. could have all easily been a lot better
    Dobson & ParnellResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I’m truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations and that you left feeling disappointed. Your comments about the timing of the food and coffees are concerning and not reflective of the standards we aim to deliver. I sincerely apologise for this oversight, as we strive to ensure every dish and drink is served promptly and at its best. We value your feedback and will address these points with our team to ensure improvements are made. I hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future, as we’d love the opportunity to provide you with the high-quality experience you deserve.

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  8. caroline

    Newcastle

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 29, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    good food, difficult to know prices as menu only had 3 courses pricing and we didnt want dessert. 5 people was £380. Only negative 1 of the party didn't want chips with their duck wellington and asked for any other type of potatoes. Was told could only have chips, when my cod dish came with a diferent type of potatoe. A fine dining place should have been able to accomodate this simple request.
    Dobson & ParnellResponded 3 days ago
    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, but we’re truly sorry for the inconvenience you experienced regarding the menu pricing and the specific request for an alternative to chips. We understand how frustrating it must have been to feel limited in choice, especially when other dishes had different accompaniments. Your point is well-taken, and this should have been handled with greater flexibility and attention to detail. Please rest assured that we’ll review this with our team to ensure we’re more accommodating in the future. Thank you for your honest feedback—it’s invaluable in helping us improve our service.

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  9. Hellen

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fab Sunday lunch! Lovely experience- we’ll be back, thank you!
    Dobson & ParnellResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! 😊 We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic Sunday lunch and enjoyed your experience. We can’t wait to welcome you back again soon! 🥂🍴

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  10. Thomas

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have visited D&P a few times now and will keep returning, we enjoyed our meals. A great menu to choose from and always very helpful when catering for my daughter who is gluten, lactose and dairy free. Food was great again and delivered by a great team.
    Dobson & ParnellResponded on November 30, 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind review! 😊 We’re thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed your visits to Dobson & Parnell and that our team has been able to accommodate your daughter’s dietary needs. It’s wonderful to know you appreciate our menu and service—we’ll be sure to pass your compliments on to the team. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great experience! 🥂🍴

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Dobson & Parnell is rated 4.5 stars by 2535 OpenTable diners.

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A photo of Dobson & Parnell restaurant

Dobson & Parnell

4.5
£26 to £40
British
Newcastle upon Tyne

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dobson & Parnell

19-21 Queen Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear NE1 3UG

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Newcastle upon Tyne
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Thu–Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Modern European, English
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of metered roadside parking
  • Public transit
    Central Station 8 minute walk. Quaylink bus 1 minute
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Troy Terrington
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    0191 221 0904
  • Catering
    Troy’s menus change daily depending on the freshest produce he can find &amp; he uses ethically-sourced local, seasonal produce direct from nearby farms &amp; markets. There is a strong focus on sustainability &amp; the kitchen team specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting &amp; fermenting. 3 course set menu &amp; a la carte menu.<br /><br />
  • Private party facilities
    The restaurant can comfortably accommodate up to 65 guests for a seated private event or 100 guests standing.For smaller parties we also have the option of our stylish bar area which can seat up to 24 guests.
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