Harden's survey result
Summary
“Queues seem to be longer than ever” at this “well-established, great-value Italian institution” in Jesmond – “a testament to the popularity” of its generous servings of pizza, pasta and much else on a long menu that “continues to provide VFM”.
Summary
This Jesmond institution has long attracted queues before opening time for its extensive but uncomplicated menu of pizza, pasta and other Italian classics. It’s the welcoming buzz, the generous portions and very reasonable prices that keep them coming back.
Summary
A “brilliant traditional Italian”, in Jesmond, whose “fabulous” ambience, “cheap but great quality food” and “consistently good service” ensure that, even decades on, it’s usually packed to the gills.
Summary
A “brilliant traditional Italian”, in Jesmond, whose “fabulous” ambience, “cheap but great quality food” and “consistently good service” ensure that, even decades on, it’s usually packed to the gills.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £17.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £2.40 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
134 Manor House Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 2NE
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑2:30 pm, 5 pm‑9:30 pm |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
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