Rose Restaurant, Newcastle – where to find Persian food in Newcastle

By Ania Askwith

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Rose Restaurant, 4 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6UH

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Best for: Persian food, grilled dishes, authentic Persian cuisine, mixed grills, generous portions

Recently we popped in to Rose Restaurant to try their Persian cuisine. I am a fan of Persian dishes; I love the use of spices, grilled dishes, rose flavour desserts, and you always get huge portions – always a plus!

Our menu highlights at Rose Restaurant

We started with a trio of light starters – Salad Olvieh, Hummus, and Grilled Aubergine. The aubergine was smoky and soft, a perfect contrast to the creamy hummus and the rich, herby potato salad.

For mains, I went for the Cupra (Sea Bream) – grilled whole and marinated in lemon, olive oil, and herbs. This might just be one of the best fish dishes I’ve had. Soft, flaky, sweet and citrusy – it completely melted in my mouth. Served with rice and fresh salad, it was clean, fresh, and really delicious. The kind of food I really enjoy – it isn’t just tasty, it makes you feel good afterwards too.

The Mixed Grill for One was little other choice: juicy lamb chops, tender chicken fillet, and a skewer of minced lamb, served with warm naan bread and fluffy rice. Perfectly seasoned and grilled. And another great portion.

And just when we thought we were done, a plate of Persian rose cookies arrived. By that point I was super full, but I had to have a little taste – and once I tasted it, I HAD TO finish the whole cookie. It was super unexpected – the flavour of rose was just gorgeous. One of my most favourite flavours. A delightful way to end the meal.

If you’re looking for some fresh Persian cuisine, give Rose Restaurant a try.

Location

You’ll find Rose Restaurant at 4 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE4 6UH; it’s a large building with a front courtyard – you can’t miss it.

Tips for visiting

• Make sure you try the chilli sauce that is disguised as tomato sauce. It’s delicious.

• Come hungry. The portions are huge!

• Keep an eye out for their daily specials which are great value for money.

• Opening hours are: Monday – Saturday 11am – 10pm; Sunday 11am – 9:30pm

• You receive a complimentary tea when you arrive which is such a nice touch.

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