Red Mezze

A long-standing Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant near Leazes Park, a short walk from St James' Park. The charcoal grill is central to the menu, with mixed grills and meat skewers drawing consistent praise. Reviewers rate it as authentically Turkish, with generous portions at budget-friendly prices — the two-course lunch at under £8 has its own following. Vegan options include hummus, falafel and saksuka. A fixture of the area for well over a decade.