Reviews in Jesmond

I have eaten at Francesca's many times over the last ten years and it has never disappointed. Good quality food in a friendly atmosphere. It is a busy venue so you may have to wait for a table, but you can relax with a glass of wine or a beer, so no problem there. Parking can be difficult, so be prepared for a short walk and don't be put off, it will be worth it.

I have now been to the restaurant a few times as i am visiting people in hospital in the area, the food and the service have been first class every time. We went on Saturday night and at 8.30 expected not to get a table but they managed to fit us in. Great atmosphere and the staff are all very pleasant. Would recommend and i am sure we will be back soon.

Possibly the best value restaurant in the north of England if you get the early evening special - £9 for 2 courses (which includes rump steak and excellent fries) or £11 for 3 courses, which includes tremendous ( and massive) deserts!! A la carte is good as well, and great beer selection - over 30 beers, with a few on tap.

Cheap yes, but the food was awful. I had the Carbonara, it was all pasta, very little microwaved bacon and a separating ridiculously fatty sauce My partners pizza was dry and distinctly lacking in chicken. The service was good.

Went to Bruges Restaurant in April 2008 and enjoyed really good food. It's a tiny place, so not suitable for a big party, but really nice for 2 or 4 at a table.The prawn and crayfish salad did have only about 3 crayfish init (!) but was very succulent. Hubby had mussels, which were as good as the Big Mussel in town.

lovely clean and friendly environment. food excellent. 10/10. diane.

With out doubt bruge restaurant in jesmond in newcastle is one of the best value and fantastic little places to eat. We live in Washington about 10miles from this restaurant and we have eat at bruges every 3 weeks it is so so good , When ever we have friends come and visit this is with out doubt our favourite places to take them for food. The restaurant has a great cosy feel but also the buzz of a great place to be , with excellent waiting staff and a great chef it is with out doubt the best value for money for a great meal and great night out . Oh one more thing i have to say is the friends who live locally that we have taken to bruges now take there friends there to what more can be said from colin elrick

Been going to Francesca's for over 15 years now and will be hopefully for another 15+ years! The food is great and portions are very generous to say the least! The staff are friendly and great with kids. Only downside is how busy it is at peak times. Best time to eat without having to wait is bang on 12.00 lunchtime or 5.00pm. Friday and Saturday nights are very very busy and you can expect to wait at least an hour - but with a glass of wine (or a few) and some good chat the time soon flies by! I live 15 miles from the restaurant and still I eat there with my family at least 2 or 3 times a month and can highly recommend the place 100%!!!

A nicely small restaurant, means your food arrives on your table hot, rather than sitting under heat lamps for ages and arriving tepid, as it does so often in big places. We've been twice, it is always booked up, and has a nice atmosphere, they are not trying too hard! We like it here!

Food is not very good, the chef complicates every dish and tends to spoil it. The bar however is modern and relaxed.More student orientated for younger people but still a pleasent atmosphere and great value for drinks.

Have been going to Francescas since francesca was born it is very authentic but Toni is a miss. The food is the best and very good value the staff are great and mostly authentic Italians with style and personality Soprattutto Francesca era squisito/a I Think

Not what i expected really gone downhill!

Good range of beers. Good night out.

went with gf and other couple. food portions were impressive but Id rather pay more money for less food if it has quality. The food was average and thats only because I was in a good mood when I went there. Ive been to worse Italian restaurants for sure, but Ive also been to much better ones in the Newcastle area

Six of us went on a Saturday night. We began with a drink at the welcoming bar, before being shown to our large table by the maitre d. The atmosphere was superb, with a jazz group fronted by an attractive female singer entertaining us throughout the evening. This restaurant is new, but feels warm and inviting. Our food was good especially the mezze starter, but the atmosphere, service and jazz would have made the visit worthwhile anyway. Our attentive Polish waitress was tireless and patient, which we remembered when the tips were calculated! Considering how many bottles of wine we consumed the bill wasn't bad. We'll definitely visit again - we were told by another party that the Sunday lunch was worth the trip.

I was in Newcastle for just one night and ate at Scalinis with a mate. If I didn't live 250 miles away I would be eating there every week! Excellent in every respect.

IT WAS GOOD FOOD BUT POOR PORTION SIZES

We had our wedding reception here and our guests said it was the best wedding meal they'd had! Service was fab and we were made to feel very welcome/ special. Well worth a visit.