Moulin Rouge Cafe & Grill
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About Moulin Rouge Cafe & Grill
Set amidst motorcycle sales and repair shops on Westgate Road, Moulin Rouge Cafe & Grill is a small Persian cafe and grill in Newcastle Upon Tyne, well off the tourist trail. The kitchen pairs Persian cooking with cafe standards, so a Persian chicken curry and a salmon and rice dish offered on Wednesdays sit alongside a full English breakfast. Halal food is available. Meals are served at the table or packed up for takeaway to eat off site, and the doors open daily. Booking ahead is recommended. Dogs are welcome in the cafe, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. The business has since passed from its previous Persian owners to new ownership.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs
Menu & Prices
15 dishes- Get collection or delivery
- Full Turbo English Breakfast
- Kebab
- Lamb Kofteh Meal Koobideh
- Persian Chicken Curry
- Chicken Tikka Wrap
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention persian dishes and curry, full english breakfast, reasonable prices, large portions and salmon and rice special.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention persian dishes and curry, full english breakfast, reasonable prices, large portions and salmon and rice special.
Customer Review Summary
The Persian side of the menu is what reviewers push hardest, with the Persian chicken curry singled out as especially flavourful and one visitor urging others to skip the English breakfast in favour of the specials and Persian offerings. That breakfast still has its champions, though, described as an immense plate with black pudding tucked under the beans, and repeatedly praised as one of the better bargains in the area. Value comes up in nearly every account, with several calling the portions large and the prices reasonable. Staff draw steady warmth: described as friendly and polite at the point of ordering, informative, and content to leave diners alone during the meal, with one party travelling a long distance for halal food and being looked after by the manager. Reviewers mention food arriving freshly prepared within a few minutes, and one returning visitor, noting the place has changed hands, left a fond note for the previous Persian owners and their Wednesday salmon and rice dish.
Customer Review Summary
The Persian side of the menu is what reviewers push hardest, with the Persian chicken curry singled out as especially flavourful and one visitor urging others to skip the English breakfast in favour of the specials and Persian offerings. That breakfast still has its champions, though, described as an immense plate with black pudding tucked under the beans, and repeatedly praised as one of the better bargains in the area. Value comes up in nearly every account, with several calling the portions large and the prices reasonable. Staff draw steady warmth: described as friendly and polite at the point of ordering, informative, and content to leave diners alone during the meal, with one party travelling a long distance for halal food and being looked after by the manager. Reviewers mention food arriving freshly prepared within a few minutes, and one returning visitor, noting the place has changed hands, left a fond note for the previous Persian owners and their Wednesday salmon and rice dish.
Featured reviews
- Gilbert Corrales
“Just passed by Moulin Rouge after a while of not being in the region and learnt it has changed owners. Just thought of leaving a homage review for the old Persian lads, lovely food, lovely service and lovely salmon and rice dish on the Wednesdays. You will be missed.”
- James
“Very nice Persian cafe serving dine in and take away meals at a reasonable price. the food is tasty and value for money, I recommend trying it.”
- Rimshah Taswar
“The food here is exceptional, I wspecially recommend the persian chicken curry as it is very flavourful. The servers are friendly when you order, and don't disturb you during your meal. Lastly, the prices are very reasonable. If you visit, you won't be disappointed! 😀”
- abbas11 abbas11
“Traveled 5 hours and wanted to eat Halal food, restoration was welcoming and warm atmosphere, served by the manager Chris. Food was really, really nice. I definitely will recommend, price was reasonable for the large portion of food,”
- De_Velfar Elvy
“Lovely atmosphere. The staff is very polite and welcoming. Food is freshly prepared within a few minutes.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed outside
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Casual
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs
Location
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- Lubber Kitchen5.0540.2 mi£40–50Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsReservations
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulin Rouge Cafe & GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5398 | — | £1–15 | persian dishes and curry, full english breakfast, reasonable prices, large portions |
| 3SIXTY Restaurant & Sky BarVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.01,990 | 0.2 mi | £20–70 | panoramic city views, signature cocktails, shredded lamb Sunday roast |
| Lubber KitchenVegan options · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 5.054 | 0.2 mi | £40–50 | set dinner menu, plum and earl grey sorbet, cherry martini |
| Amaysia RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.4865 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | kimchi seafood fried rice, stewed lamb ribs, prawn crackers |
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