Cafe Andaluz, Newcastle

This will be my second review as I did as promised and retuned to try the tapas menu. Part of a large group of 20 people out for a Xmas meal. We were seated upstairs which was just perfect, beautifully decorated and much less frantic than the downstairs restaurant and bar. We all had the £29.99 Xmas menu (3 tapas dishes and a desert plus bread and olives). The food was amazing. So tasty and surprisingly filling. There are plenty of gluten free and vegetarian options which kept everyone in our party happy. The waiting staff were excellent, very friendly and kept us right on what we had ordered. They really made the night. Our table was booked for 19:30 and I left at 10’ with some of our party still chatting away. We never felt rushed or on a conveyor belt despite it being a busy Saturday night. Other places could learn from this. Highly recommend and I can’t wait to go back.

all paella were not gluten-free. No gf toast for starters.

My ex colleagues and I meet here regularly. The food is excellent and the staff are brilliant with those of us with special dietary requirements ( eg coeliac and egg intolerance). The staff are so friendly. Today was above and beyond. One of our party became unwell and required an ambulance. The staff were amazing. Helping us to deal with the situation and making sure we had everything we needed for our friend until the ambulance arrived. A special shout out to Evie and Lyn ( I’m sorry if the name Lyn is incorrect as there were so many names to remember but she’ll know who she is) they were just amazing, so helpful and supportive ( got a hug from Evie when it got a bit emotional) so lovely. Also to the amazing customers with medical expertise in the restaurant. These guys are out for lunch with their families but dropped everything to help. Susie the midwife, a lady doctor and a physio ( she might be Lyn) you all went above and beyond to help us. We haven’t had a recent update on our friend but ambulance staff thought it wasn’t as serious as it looked at the time. All the same can I just say a massive Thankyou to you all. You were amazing and credit to your profession. We’ll be back soon hopefully with less drama next time.