
Sambuca Pavilion
Italian restaurantsNewcastle Upon Tyne
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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.
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Menu & Prices
78 dishes · mains £5–36- 2 Course Sunday Lunch£15.70
- Pizza Kiev Pizza£16.90
- Steak Santana£27.80
- 1 Course Kids Sunday Lunch£9.65
- Lucifers Pizza£13.30
- Meat Feast Pizza£19.35
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention potato skins, 3-course lunch deal, outdoor seating and chicken Kiev.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention potato skins, 3-course lunch deal, outdoor seating and chicken Kiev.
Customer Review Summary
Potato skins are the dish reviewers name most, appearing in a lunch deal, a special with pasta and a carers group visit. Close behind are the chicken Kiev, one reviewer's best ever with no extra sauce needed, and the tiramisu, praised among the gorgeous desserts. Seafood and lasagne in marinara sauce also get a nod. Value comes up repeatedly, with a three course weekday lunch deal and good value drinks, and outdoor seating and friendly staff are mentioned often. The main complaint is a single, detailed one: a reviewer says the manager gave a dirty look and was dismissive when they asked to sit for just a drink with an elderly mother, and they left. A takeaway order marked ready on Just Eat was not ready on arrival, and one reviewer found the entrance confusing. Another notes that street parking on Heaton Road is awkward and suggests using the car park down the bank. One diner arriving without a booking on Valentine's Day was given a table and describes the food as lovely.
Customer Review Summary
Potato skins are the dish reviewers name most, appearing in a lunch deal, a special with pasta and a carers group visit. Close behind are the chicken Kiev, one reviewer's best ever with no extra sauce needed, and the tiramisu, praised among the gorgeous desserts. Seafood and lasagne in marinara sauce also get a nod. Value comes up repeatedly, with a three course weekday lunch deal and good value drinks, and outdoor seating and friendly staff are mentioned often. The main complaint is a single, detailed one: a reviewer says the manager gave a dirty look and was dismissive when they asked to sit for just a drink with an elderly mother, and they left. A takeaway order marked ready on Just Eat was not ready on arrival, and one reviewer found the entrance confusing. Another notes that street parking on Heaton Road is awkward and suggests using the car park down the bank. One diner arriving without a booking on Valentine's Day was given a table and describes the food as lovely.
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.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Traditional Italian restaurant set in an old brick pavilion in a public park, part of a small chain.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
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 and pork ravioli, king prawns in garlic oil, half pizza half pasta
- 1.3 mi
sea bass, prawn starter, set lunch menu
- Uno's Trattoria4.61,7011.4 mi
dirty parmo, homemade tiramisu, calzone
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca Pavilion | 4.2698 | — | potato skins, 3-course lunch deal, outdoor seating |
| Pizzeria Francesca | 4.71,504 | 0.7 mi | beef and pork ravioli, king prawns in garlic oil, half pizza half pasta |
| Lui's Bar and Kitchen Newcastle | 4.6182 | 1.3 mi | sea bass, prawn starter, set lunch menu |
| Uno's Trattoria | 4.61,701 | 1.4 mi | dirty parmo, homemade tiramisu, calzone |
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