
Gino D'Acampo
Quick info
About Gino D'Acampo
On the Quayside inside the INNSiDE by Melia Hotel, Gino D'Acampo is an Italian restaurant with a terrace overlooking the water alongside a lounge bar and a lower level dining room with tables set through the middle of the space. Arancini arrive as a recurring starter, served as balls with olives offered on arrival. Mains lean on seafood pasta and seafood risotto, plus a lasagne layered with tomato sauce and basil pesto, and truffle fries are ordered alongside as a side. The Fantastico menu offers two courses for a set price with an optional dessert add-on. Dogs are welcome in the restaurant. Diners can eat inside on the lower level or take a table outside on the terrace looking over the river.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention arancini balls, truffle fries, seafood risotto and seafood pasta.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention arancini balls, truffle fries, seafood risotto and seafood pasta.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for the pasta and seafood dishes, with the seafood pasta and arancini balls drawing repeated praise, close behind the lasagne, scaloppine di pollo, and truffle fries, all described as full of flavour and cooked perfectly. Cocktails come up often too, from the Pineapple Express and mango passion fruit spritz to spicy margaritas, alongside starters like the arancine al ragù and mussels in garlic sauce. The riverside Quayside setting and outdoor seating are noted as relaxing, and several diners mention food arriving quickly even during busier sittings like Restaurant Week. Service is repeatedly singled out as attentive and friendly, with individual servers thanked by name across multiple reviews, and one guest highlights a manager sterilising a baby's dummies unprompted. Desserts, including a Ferrero Rocher chocolate cheesecake, are mentioned favourably when ordered. One reviewer notes the lobster pasta was unavailable that evening, requiring a substitution, but otherwise the reviews describe consistently full, well-presented plates and prompt, attentive courses throughout.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently return for the pasta and seafood dishes, with the seafood pasta and arancini balls drawing repeated praise, close behind the lasagne, scaloppine di pollo, and truffle fries, all described as full of flavour and cooked perfectly. Cocktails come up often too, from the Pineapple Express and mango passion fruit spritz to spicy margaritas, alongside starters like the arancine al ragù and mussels in garlic sauce. The riverside Quayside setting and outdoor seating are noted as relaxing, and several diners mention food arriving quickly even during busier sittings like Restaurant Week. Service is repeatedly singled out as attentive and friendly, with individual servers thanked by name across multiple reviews, and one guest highlights a manager sterilising a baby's dummies unprompted. Desserts, including a Ferrero Rocher chocolate cheesecake, are mentioned favourably when ordered. One reviewer notes the lobster pasta was unavailable that evening, requiring a substitution, but otherwise the reviews describe consistently full, well-presented plates and prompt, attentive courses throughout.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We stayed in Innside by Melìa hotel and this restaurant is attached to it. We ordered olives on our arrival and few drinks. The olives is so delicious and unlike other places that you can tatste it's from a jar, this one is just juicy so we ordered another one. Unfortunately we missed out on our breakfast however we made sure we have lunch here prior leaving. I ordered the seafood pasta and my partner is arancini balls. We also had coffee whilst waiting for our lunch to arrive. The food is very delicious, especially my seafood. Everything is cooked perfectly and served on time. We did not get any dessert as we're pretty much full on what we've ordered. This restaurant also provided seats outside looking on the water and is very relaxing. I highly recommend this place if you wnated a good italian food.”
- Google user
“When to Gino's for the very first time, and the food was amazing the places really good and we went for the paint and sip evening. Highly recommend it. Melly who waited on us was brilliant, she was polite, friendly and funny. She was one of the great staff who just want to make you have a great evening. Thank you Melly and the paint and sip hosts who were also brilliant.”
- Google user
“Staff were very welcoming and friendly. We were served promptly and time between courses was perfect. Chloe, our server provided an excellent service. We will happily return.”
- Google user
“Visited for NE1 Restaurant Week and had such a lovely experience. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was fantastic from start to finish. Everything came out really quickly despite it being Restaurant Week, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout. Unfortunately I didn’t catch our server’s name, but she was absolutely lovely and really added to the experience. Really enjoyed our meal and will definitely be returning!”
- Google user
“Our first time visiting a Gino’s restaurant and we were not disappointed. The whole experience from start to finish was amazing! We couldn’t have asked for a more relaxed and enjoyable evening. The atmosphere was light , relaxed and nothing was rushed. The food was delicious and being gluten intolerant the choice was just as extensive as the main menu. Every course was full of flavour and perfectly put together. Our service from Gabi and Sarah was second to none. Nothing was too much trouble they were knowledgeable, extremely polite, respectful and made our experience fantastic. Thank you Gino’s Newcastle and especially Gabi and Sarah. We will definitely return if we are back in Newcastle.”
Highlights
“Roomy hangout with a riverside terrace & a lounge bar offering classic Italian mains, pasta & pizza.”
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 6
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 4
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 6
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Family-friendly· 4
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Italian Restaurants near Gino D'Acampo
- Sambuca UK4.41,6370.1 mi£20–30
vegan and gluten-free options, large group accommodations, sunday roast with peas
- Marco Polo4.49480.2 mi
pre-theatre set menu, wood-fired pizzas, beef ragu pasta
- Sambuca Pavilion4.26981.6 mi
potato skins, lunch deal value, tiramisu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gino D'Acampo | 4.42,119 | — | £20–70 | arancini balls, truffle fries, seafood risotto |
| Sambuca UK | 4.41,637 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | vegan and gluten-free options, large group accommodations, sunday roast with peas |
| Marco Polo | 4.4948 | 0.2 mi | — | pre-theatre set menu, wood-fired pizzas, beef ragu pasta |
| Sambuca Pavilion | 4.2698 | 1.6 mi | — | potato skins, lunch deal value, tiramisu |
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