Zula Restaurant Newcastle
Quick info
About Zula Restaurant Newcastle
On Scotswood Rd, Zula Restaurant Newcastle serves Eritrean and Ethiopian dishes alongside a bar. The menu, spanning 37 dishes, includes okra and enjera, the sour bread served alongside other plates. A buffet option covers a range of meat and vegetable dishes, and sharing platters are offered, including a vegan version for those wanting a plant-based spread. Vegan and vegetarian dishes appear on the menu beyond the platter as well. The restaurant opens daily.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityDoes not have assistive hearing loop
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family friendly
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
37 dishes · mains £3–35- HAMILI£9.00
- SHIRO£9.00
- OKRA£11.00
- Beetroot£9.00
- ALICHA£9.00
- RED LENTIL£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan sharing platter, enjera bread, awaze tibse spicy lamb and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention vegan sharing platter, enjera bread, awaze tibse spicy lamb and generous portions.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the sharing and vegan platters as the highlight, with the okra stew and a spicy lamb dish called Awaze Tibse also singled out for their generous portions and flavor, all served with the sour, pancake-like enjera bread. Several first-timers to Eritrean and Ethiopian food describe the buffet as varied and nutritious, and diners repeatedly note that staff, including a recently arrived owner, take time to explain the dishes in a welcoming setting. Vegetarians and vegans mention having far more choice than expected, and a few call out the honey wine and Ethiopian beer as good pairings. One reviewer found some dishes could have used more flavor, but still said they would return. Value comes up again and again, with diners calling the prices excellent for the portion sizes. Multiple reviewers say they plan to come back or already return often.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers consistently point to the sharing and vegan platters as the highlight, with the okra stew and a spicy lamb dish called Awaze Tibse also singled out for their generous portions and flavor, all served with the sour, pancake-like enjera bread. Several first-timers to Eritrean and Ethiopian food describe the buffet as varied and nutritious, and diners repeatedly note that staff, including a recently arrived owner, take time to explain the dishes in a welcoming setting. Vegetarians and vegans mention having far more choice than expected, and a few call out the honey wine and Ethiopian beer as good pairings. One reviewer found some dishes could have used more flavor, but still said they would return. Value comes up again and again, with diners calling the prices excellent for the portion sizes. Multiple reviewers say they plan to come back or already return often.
Featured reviews
- Tim Shirt
“First time eating Ethiopian food. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Had stuffed peppers for starters, and a wonderful spicy lamb dish for main course. Washed down with two Ethiopian beers. Would definitely recommend and return.”
- Chris Mitchell
“What a random little restaurant, very deceptive from the outside as it's just a door followed by stairs. But once inside it's a very nice place, very friendly owners and excellent food at an excellent price. I've marked down slightly on …”
- Sarah Wilding
“Delicious food, outstanding value. Staff were so kind and welcoming. We had the buffet - fantastic range of meat and veg. Varied and nutritious. Seriously impressed, will definitely be back. Thank you so much.”
- Emily James
“The vegan sharing platter was all incredible, and the enjera (bread) naturally gluten free and delicious too. Really enjoyed the honey wine. Beautiful artwork and inexpensive. A hidden gem!”
- habesha good vibes only
“Absolutely incredible dining experience at this Eritrean restaurant in Newcastle! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Eritrean & Ethiopian recipes & drinks dished up in a warm location that has a bar.”
- Serves great coffee
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Serves vegan dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Offerings· 9
- Serves alcohol
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Serves late-night food
- Serves organic dishes
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
- Parking· 1
- Plenty of parking
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Popular for· 4
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
Location
Restaurants near Zula Restaurant Newcastle
- Ngon Cafe4.63700.3 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
special pho, vietnamese coffee, ultimate pork banh mi
- 0.3 miGood for kidsReservations
persian dishes and curry, full english breakfast, reasonable prices, large portions
- Hen & Hops4.83900.5 mi
chicken wings, friday wing deal, tenders and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zula Restaurant NewcastleGood for kids · Reservations | 4.8235 | — | vegan sharing platter, enjera bread, awaze tibse spicy lamb |
| Ngon CafeVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.6370 | 0.3 mi | special pho, vietnamese coffee, ultimate pork banh mi |
| Moulin Rouge Cafe & GrillGood for kids · Reservations | 4.5398 | 0.3 mi | persian dishes and curry, full english breakfast, reasonable prices, large portions |
| Hen & Hops | 4.8390 | 0.5 mi | chicken wings, friday wing deal, tenders and chips |
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