Dabbawal Jesmond

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  Izzy M

  ·2 weeks ago

  “I’ve visited 3 times now and it just gets better every time !!!!! Amazing food Lovely vibe Great ambience! I was worried the roof would make it echoy but it doesn’t at all! Good place to take parents who don’t like noisy restaurants but still want a busy atmosphere. Kind and attentive staff Comfortable seating So!!!! Well priced 10/10 everytime !!”

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  Zoe

  ·3 months ago

  “Came for a 21st birthday celebration. We brought our labrador and the accommodated him beautifully with a water bowl lots of pets and dog treats. We sat in their outdoor-indoor area which had heated lamps and felt super cosy. The food was delicious and came very quickly and the staff were so polite attentive and kind. Well Absolutely would come again.”

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  Carolyn Brocklesby

  ·4 months ago

  “Our first visit here and we were very impressed.The interior is lovely and very clean and tidy. The staff are great very polite and helpful, as for the Sunday roast dinner, it was amazing all the different Indian flavours complimenting each other. The Apple crumble with cinnamon and vanilla custard was perfect, along with a glass of spring breeze cocktail that finished the meal off nicely. We will definitely be returning soon to try out their other food options what a hidden gem!”

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  Sadi A

  ·5 months ago

  “Hidden place, great atmosphere. Meat was cooked well. Cocktails were far too sweet.”

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  Two Tickets and a Table

  ·6 months ago

  “Dabbawal in Jesmond has been a staple in (one of) our lives for well over a decade - bringing Mumbai’s vibrant street food culture to Geordie Suburbia. As regulars, we took a chance while with friends to veer away from our ‘standard’ dishes, and we weren’t disappointed. We ordered from across the spectrum, with a Coconut Lamb Pepper Fry, a Chicken Madras, a Rogan Josh and even a portion of the Paneer Makhani Masala (as a carnivore who still sees himself as a ‘growing lad’, I would normally steer clear of non-meat dishes when out!). Portions are healthy, enough to feed your Average Joe comfortably - splitting a couple of pilau rices and a couple of naans between 4 alongside our main dishes covered our appetites well! The atmosphere and the serving dishes almost encourage the sharing of dishes, and when you’re somewhere with the breadth of flavours as Dabbawal, you’d be mad not to. We love it here, and can’t wait to make an excuse to find ourselves back dining at Dabbawal in Jesmond again very soon; our only regret was not realising that their limited time Bengali menu only runs Monday - Thursday… maybe we’ll be back sooner than we thought!”

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  Carmen Weatherburn (Carms)

  ·6 months ago

  “Its lovely. Food fantastic. Dine indoors or out. Seats and tables are set out with full back of seats from one end to the other. Tabke or tables set out to suit part size. Opposite chairs are set out on party/Tabke size. It's lovely but I felt there were many groups too close and couldn't hear my husbands voice above the din.”

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  Dr. Ameya Moghe

  ·6 months ago

  “Excellent place. Good ambience. The food was great as well. Mr. Nitin was prompt in taking orders and made sure the food arrived on time. He made us feel extremely comfortable. Thank you for that, we had an amazing time.”

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  Gregory Van Hinsbergh

  ·7 months ago

  “Outstanding, in every respect. First visit and first time we have had a family meal in Newcastle without having to avoid the oil which normally accompaines the curry, naan and poppadoms. Everything and I mean everything was cooked to perfection. The signature salad was a great surprise with a wonderful balance of heat, flavours and spice. Two of us had the main meals and two had three small plates and a side. The servings were generous and all tasted as they should. We highly recommend and will be back. From the location and first impressions down the back street you would never stumble across this place by accident. Go check it out the interior and staff are top drawer. Thank you for a wonderful night.”

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  Carole Hendriks

  ·1 year ago

  “We went to Dabbawal for Sunday lunch and another time for dinner through the week. On both occasions the food was excellent and the service impeccable. The Sunday lunch compares to no other, with a creative Indian style revisited roast. I also loved the mango salad as a starter. The early dinner offers quality affordable food. Special mention to the smoked broccoli and the Malabari prawns. You don't leave here starving 😄 Special thanks to Malavika for taking care of us ❤️”

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  Aamir Khan

  ·1 year ago

  “The restaurant is tucked away right by West Jesmond Metro. There is limited free parking with a permit obtained when you arrive. The décor and atmosphere are lovely, and the service was very quick. The starters we had were all really tasty, but the portion sizes were a touch on the small side here. For the mains, the portion sizes were what I would expect, although the flavours were disappointing. The chicken Parsi Dhansak looked like it would be full of spice and flavour when it arrived, but I’m afraid to say it was quite bland. The chicken was cooked to perfection, though. The pilau rice was also lacking in flavour. The peshwari naan, however, was delightfully sweet. Others in the party ordered the lamb Rogan Josh, which I tried, and again, the lamb was cooked to perfection, but the flavours were lacking. The drink prices were quite reasonable! As I said, the service and atmosphere are lovely, but the food itself was disappointing, and I likely wouldn’t return.”

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