Rani Indian Restaurant, Newcastle Upon Tyne — Restaurant in Newcastle upon Tyne

I actually can't rate highly enough! Firstly we went out for our anniversary dinner 17 years! We thought we'd see if we could be accommodated without a reservation..not only were we but we were giving a wonderful location that was rather romantic , pretty decor, flowers and even a mix of ambient lighting and a colour changing bar 🥰. Now before I tell you about our meals I would like to give a big shout out to Ronnie and ayesha you treated us lovely and were polite and kind 🥰 we appreciated you both greatly! 😁😁🥰🥰 Okay so now I'll tell you about our meals! 🤤🤤 we shared starters was onion bhaji and lamb kebabs which were divine! As said I Don't normally like onion bhaji but they were amazing! So light, crisp and flavoursome! The kebabs were delightfully spicy and both dips were delicious although I preferred the spicy chutney 🥰 Chicken tikka massala was like candy and bright red the colour you want for a massala, King prawn madras that had lots of prawns, a good amount of heat, cumin, coriander and either lemon grass or lime leaves in (not sure which but was amazing! Sometimes a madras can just be hot not this one was delightfull!) We got our rice upgraded to vegetable which was delicious 😋. Our whole meal was exquisite and can't fault a thing! Also Ronnie dessert you got us was amazing (not tried anything like that before I was just so full!) We don't actually normally eat as much as we did tonight but was just to nice we couldn't waste any except a little masala sauce. Nicest Indian restaurant we've ever been in and will be looking forward to our next visit. Best wishes and kindest...

Me and my husband had a fantastic experience at this restaurant. We went after Arsenal's not so good game at Newcastle, so left at halftime. We were booked in with a party of about 12 of us for a later time but it was just us but it was no problem getting a table. The staff were lovely. We ordered our food and we didn't have to wait long and it was piping hot and delicious. It wasn't even a problem for them to put it in containers for us to take back as we were struggling to finish it. The portions were more than ample. Nothing to complain about. Our party turned up as we ready for leaving but the staff put 3 tables all together so we could stay in our group. Again not a problem for the staff. And we stayed a bit longer. So when me and my husband got back to our hotel he realised he had left his phone at the restaurant!! I kept ringing the restaurant as it had closed by then as it was gone 12 am. I eventually got through and spoke to one of the lovely waiters. Explained the situation and asked if we could pop in before we got our train. He said unfortunately they don't open until teatime, but bless his heart he asked where we were staying and he said he would get ready and fetch his phone to our hotel which he did!!! Honestly can't thank him enough for that, it was so kind. Overall our experience was second to none. Would definitely recommend and we will be...

I had dinner at Rani Restaurant the other day, and the first thing that caught my eye was the interior—it’s just beautiful. The wallpaper, the gold accents, and the little details like the fresh roses on the tables made it feel so elegant without being over the top.

The soft lighting gave it a cozy and relaxing vibe, almost like you’ve stepped into a completely different world. It just felt really comfortable to sit there and enjoy the evening.

I started with the papdi chaat, and it was absolutely bursting with Indian flavors. The tanginess, the crunch, and the perfectly balanced spices made it such a standout dish. For the main course, I had the chicken biryani, which was spot on. The spices were just right—not too overpowering—and the portion was perfect for me.

What made the experience even better were the people working there. They’re so kind and welcoming, and I was pleasantly surprised to find staff speaking Hindi too, which isn’t that common in most restaurants around here, as many are either Pakistani or Bangladeshi-run. It made me feel even more connected to the 🇮🇳 experience.

If you’re looking for delicious food that feels like home, paired with great service and a beautiful ambiance, Rani Restaurant is definitely worth...