Brunel's - Newcastle

The vegan menu at this restaurant is thoughtfully put together with locally sourced ingredients, resulting in incredibly well-presented dishes. The food was delicious and the service was excellent.

My experience at this restaurant on a Monday lunchtime was for a special occasion. The vegan menu was unusual and interesting. We started with the beetroot starter, which was delicious and very light. The fermented barley starter had a peculiar taste, but it was a more substantial and warm option. For my main, I had the stuffed leek, which was artistic, tasty, and very light. The pudding was not as described but was still very tasty - sorbet on crunchy crumbs. We also shared a side order of vegetables, as sides were recommended for more of a tasting menu experience. However, the side orders were not listed on the menu, so we were unsure of the extra cost. The menu could benefit from being more clear about this and possibly offering bread at the start or including vegetables and potatoes with the main course. We found ourselves feeling hungry throughout the meal, and the expensive glass of wine made us hesitant to order multiple side dishes. While we appreciate the craftsmanship and effort put into the menu and dishes, we suggest ordering a few side dishes and not considering less than three courses if you dine here. Although we had to go elsewhere for coffee and a vegan sweet to feel satisfied, we did appreciate that the dishes were plant-based rather than just vegan. Overall, we would revisit this restaurant to support their venture, but we advise being prepared with side dishes and not arriving too hungry.

I was impressed that Brunels offered a separate menu for vegans with a good variety of options. However, I found the portion sizes to be small, especially compared to the non-vegan options. The servers were knowledgeable and helpful. Unfortunately, only one out of the four listed vegan desserts was available, which was disappointing. I would consider giving it another try in the hope of receiving more food next time.

The personal was absolutely amazing. so knowledgeable and helpful. obviously trained and perfect. they seemed happy in their work, which is a beautiful rareness. the food was fresh and full of taste and beautifully presented. highly recommended

We had great dinner in this beautiful restaurant! super tasty eating and cocktails are the best I ever had! definitely would try everything from the menu! friendly and attentive staff, simple but cozy design, very pleasant place!