Raval Indian Brasserie & Bar in Gateshead

We came for a meal prior to a Lulu concert. The restaurant is very handy for the Glasshouse. We were greated and had a champagne while ordering our excellent meal. Great service, friendly staff and an excellent meal I'm sure we'll be back

The food is seriously good here. Lahore fish bites, tandoori prawns, chicken jalfrezi, dal, gulab jamun, all on point, great layers of flavour. Service good. If only they'd turn the lights on!

Excellent food although a mistake was made when one of our party was given an incorrect dish. Staff were very apologetic though. Would definitely go again.

We booked at short notice for an early evening meal, prior to a (marvellous) concert at the nearby Glasshouse concert hall. My husband's allergy to garlic is a major problem in all too many restaurants, but not here. How come? Because they really do cook to order here, so he thoroughly enjoyed two excellent, specially prepared dishes. What a treat! We'll certainly be visiting Raval again...

Visited on a Wednesday evening and the service was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was very pleasant in a very nice setting just off the Tyne Bridge. There is plenty of parking close by, walking distance to Gateshead Metro Station. Walking distance to other good bars such as mircrobus and central for a drink before or after. Food wise, thick curry’s packed with flavour. Food is piping hot and glass window allows a peak into kitchen to see chefs preparing food. Manager added personal touch during visit which was nice whilst taking parents out.

Customer service second to none, well played Alam. Very rarely do i feel refreshed by a warm welcoming gentleman to be made to feel in safe hands, not forced hospitality it was in his nature and rolled of the tongue. All food was delicious and freshly made I could taste the flavours bursting out of the food, wait time wasn't bad either. Had a lovely evening with the Mrs and left with full bellies, will return in the near future. Thanks again, James and jade.

Food was absolutely delicious and the staff are so friendly. Five star professional service but very chilled and welcoming. If I lived in Newcastle I’d be here every week!

Situated half way between the car park we use and The Glasshouse, this place is a real find. It's a little above your usual Indian restaurant cuisine standard and we were made to feel very welcome by the friendly staff. The food was excellent and the atmosphere equally so. Next time we are in the area for a concert, this is where we will go - again. Highly recommended.

A great brasserie and bar, close to the Glasshouse International Centre for Music (better known by its previous name, Sage Gateshead), and the Hilton Gateshead. Food is good, as is the service. In terms of atmosphere, the brasserie would benefit from a more Indian vibe. The current interior style, along with the background music, suggests more of an English eatery that serves Indian food.

Our first visit to the Glasshouse to see Rob Brydon. Searched online for restaurants and found a little gem called Raval Indian Brasserie. We were warmly greeted on arrival and shown to the lounge area for a drink whilst our table was being prepared. The food was excellent and the staff were very professional and helpful. Good value for money and we will definitely recommend this to our friends and we will return very soon. Thank you.

The food was amazing the staff where so nice I would come again

Not only great food but the service and the location are also superb.

Had an amazing meal in here before going to the glasshouse. Food lovely. Staff really excellent. Would definitely recommend.

Great views and location overlooking the stunning Tyne bridge , excellent food, friendly staff , easy to book on the phone and plenty of slots available .

Last minute booking on New Year’s Eve! Couldn’t have went to a better restaurant. The set menu and the way we were treated was 10/10. Friendly staff and felt special! Will definitely return. :)

Found a nail and hair in my takeaway food. Wouldn’t reccomend and the meat was uncooked. It was disgusting not only a hair but A NAIL AS WELL

Outstanding food, service and great atmosphere. Raval is my go to Indian in Newcastle and has never disappointed. I will be back again soon!

Food was amazing, the staff were professional and kind. thanks a lot

I attended here on a Friday evening with another friend. The decor of the restaurant was nice. The serving staff were extremely friendly and professional. I ordered the lamb kebab starter which was really tasty. My friend had a paneer as a starter which was also nice. The chicken biryani man was also really tasty. All of the food was well presented and I think overall fairly reasonably priced. Overall, I would certainly return.

We had booked a table for Boxing day evening for my birthday, we arrived 30mins early to find the restaurant in darkness ,closed ,a guy came to the door to tell us the restaurant was closed due to sickness, Sadly they hadn't informed us 😢 we were very disappointed. I did phone and speak to the manager a day later and he was very apologetic But it didn't help as we were very ,very disappointed 😔

An amazing evening at Raval! The service was outstanding. All of our food was delicious, best Indian we have been to. Definitely recommend.

Most recently went for takeaway. Service was great. Had a drink while we waited. Friendly staff, great atmosphere. Excellent food!

Had a lovely hour here before scooting over to the glasshouse for a concert! All staff very friendly and hospitable. Delicious food (just note that when they say something is hot they really mean it!). Very happy thank you ☺️

We came here before going to the Glasshouse and had a lovely meal. The staff were very friendly and the food was great. I will definitely come back here.

This restaurant is beautiful heard i heard excellent reviews so had to try for myself and wasnt dissapointed , the food was amazing and the staff were lovely and so helpful when choosing our dishes . Would highly recommend we definitely will be returning 5 star for this restaurant .

We decided on a delivery from this establishment and registered and ordered from there web site at 5.30pm. Unfortunately we are asked to call at 7pm if it had not arrived which we did. We were told that our food was ready but no drivers to drop it off. Eventually the owner dropped it off 2hrs later. The food was of good quality and I must say it was excellent. They had included a chutney & poppadom tray free of charge. I think overall it was good value for money at £45 for two people

Visited on a Saturday night after booking on Friday. The only down part was that you are sat the lounge area whilst they take your orders,this was quite cold. Us and a number of other customers kept our coats on. Once we were taken through to sit down,everything was great. The food was very good and the service was excellent.

Amazing food, great service, loved every meal I've had at this place. I'll be back again, thank you

Great food and service was quiet for a Friday night though

We had a lovely meal here at Raval. Delicious food & great service. Thank you everyone : )

Dined as a family whilst visiting our daughter at university. She had previously dined here and loved it and how right she was. We ordered four different curries and all were genuinely delicious. The staff are very courteous and want you to enjoy both the food and experience. We will definitely make this our restaurant of choice when we next visit and recommend to all .

We were at Raval on Thursday evening before a gig at the Sage Food was amazing Staff were so friendly & accommodating Highly recommend

Called in before a concert and didn't have much time. The staff were all really helpful and the service was excellent. The food was even better, with the Lamb Rogan Josh the highlight. Absolutely top notch, will definitely return.

Our first time dining here we popped in on the way to the Glasshouse for a gig and what a gem of a place the restaurant is stunning and the food was incredible and not to mention the amazing service we had nothing was to much trouble We will most definitely be returning soon when we aren’t in such a rush Thank you for a fantastic experience

Wow without doubt this has to be the best Indian restaurant ever the food is incredible amazing potion sizes and so tasty we chose from the early bird menu and my word it was beautiful the restaurant itself is immaculate and we could not fault the service one bit everyone was so polite and made the dining experience relaxed and nothing was to much trouble Thank you for an amazing evening Allison and Maurice

Quality Indian food, in house or takeaway

We booked this restaurant last minute and made our reservation the last one on a Saturday evening which was 10:30pm. Due to the concert at nearby Sage running late, we were late as a result! The restaurant called me just to check we were still...

Had a gorgeous meal last night for my Birthday with my wife and daughter From entering the restaurant we were warmly greeted by the waiter Allum and his colleague whose name I can’t remember The food was excellent from our starter to our main meal...

Had a fabulous meal tonight for my dad’s birthday atRaval Indian Brasserie & Bar I can't recommend it enough. By far the best Indian food I have ever tasted and all the staff were amazing allum was faultless. Definitely worth another visit. Fantastic evening Thank...

The best indian restaurant we've ever been to with authentic food that is lovingly prepared,the passion and knowledge of the staff is evident as soon as you walk through the door,we visited on a Friday night and it was practically empty, which is a sin...

By far the best Indian restaurant we have eaten at, incredible food and the service was absolutely fantastic! Avi (Front of House) is a gem with some wonderfully interesting stories ! The most exceptional customer service I have ever experienced.

Just minutes away from the Hilton Newcastle Gateshead this restaurant is easy to find. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. The menu caters for everyone. Really enjoyed a selection of vegetarian curries, pilau rice and the coconut naan. Would definitely recommend

Loved the food, service, ambience of this award winning place.

Whole experience was brilliant, food lush, staff at-tentative conditions were beautiful too, very relaxing, highly recommend, car parking excellent also. Amil went over and above to look after us last night. Properly nice friendly lad. We will go again

Yet again Raval does not fail to impress. We had a super meal there last night the food is great and the staff so attentive. We will continue to go there as long as we can. Do not miss this restaurant

Lovely restaurant and excellent customer service, food was good and reasonably priced but the drinks are quite overpriced.

Our favourite restaurant, we used to live in Gateshead and were regulars, however even though we moved to Redcar 6 years ago, we still come up a few times a year because it is so good. We are always looked after by the fantastic staff,...

Perfect for a pre-show meal at Sage Gateshead. The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff are friendly and the food is superb. The pre theatre set menu is really good value.

Great food and service Reasonably priced Good selection of vegetarian options too Really quiet for a Saturday night .. not sure why as would recommend

Visited Raval last night and had a fantastic meal. Staff are so friendly and can’t do enough for you. Always made to feel welcome. Alum was our waiting staff and was fab. Food was tremendous. No lamb available but alternatives were offered and what a...

Raval is the best Indian restaurant in Newcastle! The food is amazing, make sure to try the Lamb Madras, and the staff are great. Big thanks to Alum who always makes us so welcome!

Lovely evening here with truly delicious food. Everything we ate was obviously prepared with great care and attention to detail, from the dips to the main meal. The onion bhajia were crisp and subtlety spiced while the chicken pakora came with a lovely sweet and...

Visited here a number of times a few years ago when going to the Sage and decided to go again. The restaurant opens at 5.30 and they have an early bird menu for around the first hour of opening. On this occasion, we ate from...

Came couple of days ago. Quality of food was poor to say the least. Very pricey for what it is. Service was slow and the owner was stuck up when we complained.

Food super as usual, staff great and atmosphere excellent. Have nothing to complain about this restaurant, will keep going as long as we can and would recommend to anyone.

Had dinner tonight with my son and daughter in law, the food was absolutely phenomenal. Everything we ordered was first class, and the service was impeccable. Cannot recommend this place enough.

food was delicious and the staff was kind and humble in serving us. The bar was also eager to make great drinks.

What a lovely restaurant all the staff were very friendly, fast service and the food was spot on couldn’t have asked for a better experience, lovely calming atmosphere and very nicely decorated. A high end place to eat out and reasonably priced. Will definitely be...

Really good food and ambience. One of the best restaurants for authentic Indian cuisine in Newcastle.

We are big lovers of Indian food and we went here for date night for the first time. The food was incredible, we are vegetarians and there were lots of delicious options. Highly recommend the paneer butter masala and the lentil dhal was also amazing!...

Booked a table for 5 people on a Wednesday night. Turn up and the doors were locked, with a note on the door saying sorry we are closed. No phone call. Waited till Saturday to see if they would contact me. But no, I phoned...

The food here is very fresh and so tasty. You can see your meal being cooked fresh in the kitchen as you dine in the restaurant. The restaurant itself feels luxurious and the service is outstanding.

I visited the restaurant with a friend at 5.30 pm and a lovely welcome….. lovely decor and nice and warm. We had poppadoms and shared. I ordered the chicken tikka mossalla and oh my goodness it was delicious . I didn’t even know the place...

We went for a late meal after a concert, from the moment we walked in to the moment we left the service was excellent. The young man (sorry I didn't get your name but with blonde hair) was especially welcoming and certainly knows his gin!...

I’ve been coming to this fine establishment for 10 years for my takeouts and it’s the consistency that keeps me returning monthly even though I now live in Hexham as it’s simply head & shoulders above the rest

We were greeted with a very warm welcome and quickly seated. The menu was very varied and interesting and our order was taken quickly. The food was just delicious, and presented beautifully. All the waiting staff were very friendly and jolly! Raval will be on...

A long day, late finish... Luckily Raval is there ! Awaiting your order. Fantastically prepared, brilliantly served. The whole experience is mouth watering, not just the delicious, spicy ( in my case) dish. Brilliant in every way, better than all the rest - Simply The...

A very unassuming restaurant on the surface, reminiscent of eating out in an Indian restaurant back in the 80s, but this is part of the charm. The food in this restaurant is outstanding. There’s no other word for it. Head and shoulders above any of...

Best Indian Restaurant in The North East. Fabulous food with authentic spices . Really enjoyable Evening. From the manager & staff so welcoming. Lorraine & Steve

I don't often use the word outstanding, but it is totally justified in this case. The food was a clear head and shoulders above the typical Indian restaurant. Spices were subtle. The dishes weren't oily. And the rice was done perfectly. Can't wait to go...

I can’t speak highly enough of the restaurant or the staff. On the night we visited everything was perfect. The staff went out of their way to ensure we got what we wanted and to make sure we enjoyed our evening. The manager even left...

Food was absolutely gorgeous and authentic, really lovely staff who made sure we had everything we needed, great value and in a fab location short walk from the sage. perfect for a pre-show bite to eat!

The food was delicious and the dining experience was excellent. The staff were very welcoming and attentive. I would highly recomend this place and will definitely be back again. Thank you for the lovely dinner and for making our anniversary meal extra special.

We had an 8pm reservation and got took in at 820, because they had had a lot of people earlier in, i couldnt understand that logic. Anyway we thought the food was just ok, lots of better restaurants around. The place was empty for a Saturday evening and despite this, the food took ages to come, the service was poor, our plates from the popodoms and pickles did not taken away for ages and only after who i presumed was the manager nodded to a waiter to tend to us. They forgot about our naan bread and it arrived cold after we reminded them. They said they would knock it off the bill and when bill arrived it was on, when i challenged it they said they had taken the discretionery service charge off instead. When i challenged that service charge that i dont need to pay, the naan and service charge got taken off. I would not go back there, as i say better Indian restaurants by far nearby.

Excellent food and wine. Great service.

A group of us had a fantastic meal at this great restaurant, a short stroll over one of Newcastle's' beautiful bridges. The service was great, attentive and professional. The food was very tasty. The menu selection is extensive, good portion sizes and prices very reasonable....

Staff were racist and aggressive. Food was average but unsurprising why the place was empty with how the staff act

Rude manager would never go again

Staff was friendly Time taken since ordering to deliver took more time. Appetite have gone down Taste wise it was not impressive to me. Food should be served faster to retain customers back.

Worst food.. no Indian taste in any of the items.. very long time to prepare food.. don't go with reviews..

Wonderful food, both my veggie option of tandoori chilli paneer and my friend's prawn cuury dish, sooo tasty and beautifully presented and surprisingly not expensive!

There aren’t enough stars to award for our lovely evening meal at Raval’s. Our two young howler monkeys have very limited restaurant experience. They normally eat in their enclosure where we throw their meals from a safe distance, carefully avoiding direct eye contact, and when...

This is about our TAKEAWAY experience recently. I had ordered chicken dish for myself and a paneer dish for my vegetarian son. Both the dishes were in a similar pack and looked the same but one was marked paneer and the other as chicken. And...

Last minute pre-concert reservation on a busy Saturday night. We arrived early but were nevertheless given a warm welcome. All staff were so friendly and attentive but not overbearing. The menu offered an imaginative balance between new and more familiar dishes. The quality of the...

Worst experience, manager is rude and obnoxious. Avoid at all costs

Food was poor having been to india several times it tastes the same as their street food very watery not the quality for the price you pay and the deserts were served to you very over priced ever dish was nearly chicken no prawn dishes I've travel the UK and this was the worst ever won't be going back

Thank you again for a wonderful meal. The food is outstanding. And huge thanks to Aaron for always providing a superb service. Great guy. Easily the best Indian restaurant in the city.

Had a Just Eat delivery from here, arrived piping hot in speedy time and with friendly driver. Meal was well packaged and tasted delicious. I got a Garlic Nan which smelled lovely and tasted equally dipped in my Goan Fish Curry, the sauce was amazing and there was plenty of fish in the curry. As for the Manjal Chicken Tikka starter i would say it was really nice, could do with some jazzing up tho, i felt it was just a tasty chicken breast that i would have had with a main meal not a starter. Anyways all in all it was tasty and i would recommend the Goan Fish Curry if you like fish and authentic currys.

Really good food, I have tried the vegetarian options packed full of lentils and chickpeas. Classy looking restaurant and good service. Great for pre show before going to The Sage. Prices are a bit more than other restaurants in the area or it would have been 5 stars. Takeout is a bit cheaper which is good.

This restaurant was OK, food not bad.

Lovely room, nice and spacious with tables well apart (good for social distancing). Prices are a bit above your run of the mill Indian, but worth it for the quality of food. Some interesting and novel dishes alongside old favourites. The kitchen is visible through a glass divider so you can see how spotless it is and watch the chefs create. Wine choice was sadly limited, although there is an interesting and separate gin menu instead! Really enjoyed my meal here.

Loved every moment of the raval experience the staff where efficient and bang on and the food was like nothing else we have tried before, so looking forward to going back, loved it! Thank you so much for a flying while eating experience!

Food was amazing, best service I have ever received, 100% recommended, will definitely be coming again when next in the area! Aaron made our experience even better, so friendly!

We booked this very last minute and from the service on the phone to leaving the restaurant was second to none, the food was incredible and was reasonably priced. Will 100% be visiting again.

I was up in Newcastle for a work meeting and decided to try Raval for dinner. I was instantly impressed by Alam and Aaron with how inviting they were and how they made me feel comfortable. Very kind, humble and accommodating people! The food was...

Great meal - starters in particular were amazing!

Fantastic food and excellent service.

Wow, what a restaurant! From the moment we stepped through the doors we were made to feel incredibly special by Aaron. Super helpful from the outset, recommending some amazing gins whist we browsed the menu. Attentive but not intrusive throughout. The food was exquisite and...

The best Indian meal I have ever eaten,Friendly attentive without being overbearing staff.Food to die for,never had spiced pineapple dip with popadoms before,amazing.Could not find fault with any of our food.Keep up the good work .A must if you are in Gateshead

Service was very friendly. Food beautiful. Great location for pre-show or post-show meal if you are going to the Sage. About 20 mins walk to the Arena. Let staff know on your arrival what time your show is are they will do their best to ensure that you eat and leave in good time. Parking opposite restaurant (Pay by Mobile). Highly recommend Raval.