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Prima Nova

Italian • Newcastle City Centre
Sugarvine
4.4/5
(0191) 233 1011 40-46 The Side, Newcastle City Centre, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3JA (0191)23…Show
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Atmospheric Italian restaurant underneath the arches on Newcastle Quayside. A great choice for a celebration.
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About Prima Nova

Housed in a railway arch under the old high-level bridge, Prima Nova has been a fixture on Newcastle’s Quayside for two decades and is one of the city’s largest and most popular Italian restaurants. It can seat up to 300 diners with tables on two floors, an outside dining space and a new third floor lounge bar. You can choose from a wide range of pizza and pasta dishes as well as chicken and steaks from the grill with a choice of sauces and meat and fish mains. In addition to the main menu there are plenty of special deals and offers running throughout the week including an all-day Bottomless Brunch. The wine list is largely Italian and they do a mean cocktail too. It’s a lively and atmospheric venue and a great choice for a celebration.

Sugarvine
4.4
Food 4.5/5
Service 4.3/5
Atmosphere 4.6/5
Value for Money 4.3/5
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Mon 11:30 - 22:00 —
Tue 11:30 - 22:00 —
Wed 11:30 - 22:00 —
Thu 11:30 - 22:00 —
Fri 11:30 - 23:00 —
Sat 11:30 - 23:00 —
Sun 11:30 - 22:00 —
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Adam
We booked this place for a party of 9 , the food was really good and at a decent price however the service was far to slow . Our main waitress was very friendly and tried her best but it took far to long to get anything. Over an hour before our starters arrived , the 2nd drinks round came in stages over 20 mins . All in all it took over 2 hours to get served and eat 2 courses . We planned to watch the football at 8 after booking the place for 6pm ... Needless to say we missed a good part of the first half
Patsy Collin
We were a little disappointed on our last visit. The service was not so great and we waited 45 mins for drinks, after we were seated and our order taken. The food however was served in good time and was definitely up to the usual standard. It was a busy night, and staff seemed uncoordinated and if there was a system in place for processing orders it wasn’t clear what it was. The bar staff in particular struggled that night. Our meal was delicious; portion sizes were generous and food exquisitely prepared. I would recommend Prima. I just hope their service improves
5.0
Debbie Gunner
Been here many times when visiting Newcastle.. the best Italian around .. Lovely food Friendly, attentive staff
4.8
Daniel Spraggon
Will be going back. Food was amazing and so were the cocktails. Only thing was the cocktails were a bit pricey at £10 each .
5.0
Dave
Great to be back out eating again. Food was brilliant, staff all friendly. Couldn't complain about a thing.
3.5
Dave
Sorry to disappoint but having been here a few times before “lockdown” I booked a table for my Wife’s birthday, started off well nice starter and drinks etc., then from there it went downhill having waited 20-25 minutes the waitress came to inform us due to a mixup our main courses had been missed but that we should have them shortly, we ordered drinks and waited about 5-10 minutes the meals arrived, my wife cut into her lasagne it was hot on the outside and cold underneath. It was decided then we would pay for what we had eaten and drunk and asked for the bill, which when received was incorrect , so after another dispute the correct bill was given. Could I say a sincere apology would have been appreciated. On a positive note the waitress was very pleasant and professional in her manner. The 3 for food is the food we had which was enjoyable but could not go higher due to the main course. The 5 for service reflects the professional of the waitresses.
5.0
Alan Hawkins
good food, excellent service in a quirky environment under the arches and reasonable prices. would recommend .
5.0
Sarah
One of my favourite Italians and restaurants in Newcastle. Love the food here and great value for money.
4.8
Helen
First time here, staff attentive but not overly so. Food was excellent. I would definitely return again. I can recommend this restaurant!
5.0
Debs
I was here on Wednesday 9th. I was a lone diner, the staff are absolutely wonderful here. So attentive but not too much. The food is incredible i had the duck which was cooked to perfection. Highly recommended this restaurant!!
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Fact File

Main dining room capacity 300
Booking policy Reservations preferred
Best seat Window seats, tables 3, 4 or 5
Max group booking size 50
Function rooms available Yes
Function rooms details 2 rooms, 76 downstairs and 150.
Outside dining space Yes
Outside dining spaces 30
Average 3 course lunch price (excluding drinks) £22.50
Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) £22.50
House wine price £18.80
Wines available 24
Alcohol license Fully licensed

Special Dietary Requirements

Vegetarian catering Extensive vegetarian main course options
Vegan catering Vegan Food cooked by request only
Halal catering Halal options on Menu
Wheat/Gluten catering Wheat / Gluten Free options on menu

Family Friendly

Children's menu Yes
Baby changing Yes
High chairs Yes

Disabled Facilities

Wheelchair access throughout facility Yes
Dedicated disabled toilets Yes

Additional Information

Wifi Free
Payment by credit card Yes
Payment by debit card Yes
Air conditioning Yes
Drink without food Yes
Separate bar with seating Yes
Takeaway services Yes
Delivery service Yes