Sambuca Pavilion
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About Sambuca Pavilion
Sambuca Pavilion is an Italian restaurant on Jesmond Vale Ln in Newcastle Upon Tyne, set in an old brick pavilion within a public park. The building is part of a small chain, and it takes walk-ins, with tables requested on arrival and a wait for seating at busier times. The menu runs through Italian staples such as potato skins as a starter, lasagne in marinara sauce, and Chicken Kiev among the mains, with tiramisu to finish. A Monday to Saturday lunch deal covers three courses. Seating extends outdoors, and it fills on sunny days given the park setting. Street parking runs alongside a car park down the bank from the restaurant as an alternative.
Good to know
“Traditional Italian restaurant set in an old brick pavilion in a public park, part of a small chain.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention potato skins, lunch deal value, tiramisu and chicken kiev.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention potato skins, lunch deal value, tiramisu and chicken kiev.
Customer Review Summary
Potato skins draw repeat mention as a starter favorite, with the chicken Kiev and tiramisu also singled out as standouts, and the three course lunch deal (5.95 Monday to Saturday) praised repeatedly for value. Reviewers consistently describe outdoor seating being arranged even without a booking, along with friendly, quick service and food delivered hot and well seasoned. A few practical snags surface: one diner's Just Eat order wasn't ready at pickup despite the app saying so, and another notes the entrance and street parking on Heaton Road are confusing, suggesting the car park down the bank instead. One reviewer describes a distinctly negative encounter, saying a manager was dismissive and unwilling to seat them or her elderly mother for a drink while other tables sat empty. Most others, though, describe returning repeatedly, recommending the place to others, and being looked after well, with one recalling being sat within thirty minutes on a walk-in Valentine's Day visit.
Customer Review Summary
Potato skins draw repeat mention as a starter favorite, with the chicken Kiev and tiramisu also singled out as standouts, and the three course lunch deal (5.95 Monday to Saturday) praised repeatedly for value. Reviewers consistently describe outdoor seating being arranged even without a booking, along with friendly, quick service and food delivered hot and well seasoned. A few practical snags surface: one diner's Just Eat order wasn't ready at pickup despite the app saying so, and another notes the entrance and street parking on Heaton Road are confusing, suggesting the car park down the bank instead. One reviewer describes a distinctly negative encounter, saying a manager was dismissive and unwilling to seat them or her elderly mother for a drink while other tables sat empty. Most others, though, describe returning repeatedly, recommending the place to others, and being looked after well, with one recalling being sat within thirty minutes on a walk-in Valentine's Day visit.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I live 10 mins from Sambuca and have done for 5 years...first visit today...will definitely return! Gorgeous desserts! especially the Tiramisu😉 and very friendly and attentive staff!”
- Google user
“Strange experience. Seen a couple situated on a table that had been put there for them to have a drink and also a number of plastic tables that could've been utilised. Walked in and sat down after waiting for around ten minutes. God given a dirty look by I'm assuming the manager because he had clearly offered to give a young couple a table despite them just entering the premises, long after this. Then asked if we could just grab a drink, my mother is 69 and she needed a rest. Think i had asked to commit a crime by the attitude. So rude and dismissive "you'll have to be quick". Didn’t bother and honestly this is a chav establishment, don’t treat respectable people like dirt. Own a restaurant and will be broadcasting this across the Industry. Would never talk to customers in this vile way. Chavs”
- Google user
“A very clean,tidy presentable restaurant.....Faultess in every regards both to the staff and delicious food. Many thanks. Graham.”
- Google user
“This is excellent value for money - the food is lovely. Nice outdoor seating. Just to inform people/visitors if you are travelling here, best to park in the car park down bank towards resraurant as the street parking on Heaton Road isn't the best - too many bollards/narrow parking spots (road narrowed) outside residential properties now - you risk your car being clipped by cyclists due to cycle lanes/wing mirrors clipped maybe by passing by cars. Ill thought out idea. Excellent place though for food - was there at Easter.”
- Google user
“Great service and food today at sabucas. The weather was beautiful so we sat outside. We ordered the special with potato skins and pasta. It was delievered in great time and was hot and very nicely seasoned. Bery good value for money!! Served with a smile and had very nice atmosphere.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Italian Restaurants near Sambuca Pavilion
- Pizzeria Francesca4.71,5040.7 mi
beef & pork ravioli, half pizza half pasta, king prawns in garlic oil
- Marco Polo4.49481.4 mi
pre-theatre set menu, wood-fired pizzas, beef ragu pasta
- Sambuca UK4.41,6371.4 mi
vegan and gluten-free options, large group accommodations, sunday roast with peas
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca Pavilion | 4.2698 | — | potato skins, lunch deal value, tiramisu |
| Pizzeria Francesca | 4.71,504 | 0.7 mi | beef & pork ravioli, half pizza half pasta, king prawns in garlic oil |
| Marco Polo | 4.4948 | 1.4 mi | pre-theatre set menu, wood-fired pizzas, beef ragu pasta |
| Sambuca UK | 4.41,637 | 1.4 mi | vegan and gluten-free options, large group accommodations, sunday roast with peas |
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