North-East England
Vadah
Vadah is an award-winning Indian fine dining restaurant located by the Riverside in Stockton-on-Tees, featuring breathtaking riverside views and authentic Indian cuisine with a twenty-first century twist. Led by multi-award-winning Head Chef Kaysar Ahmed, who has worked alongside Michelin-starred chefs Dominic Chapman and Atul Kochhar, the restaurant elevates Indian cuisine to fine dining standards while remaining accessible and affordable. The restaurant is ideal for romantic dinners, corporate events, and celebrations, praised for excellent food quality, outstanding service, and piping hot dishes in an elegant riverside setting.
- Castlegate Mill, Riverside, Stockton-on-Tees TS18 1BZ
- 01642 675660
- http://vadah.co.uk
My Delhi
My Delhi is an award-winning Indian restaurant group specializing in authentic Delhi street food inspired by roadside stalls of Delhi. The fun, vibrant, and eclectic restaurants feature Delhi-born chefs who skillfully prepare authentic Indian flavors with pride and culinary expertise. My Delhi offers innovative cocktails crafted by in-house mixologists to complement their street food offerings.
- 87A Clayton St, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 5PY
- 0191 230 2302
- mydelhistreetfood.com
Babul's
Babul’s is an award-winning Indian restaurant group with locations in Barnard Castle and Darlington, paying homage to vibrant dishes from across the Indian subcontinent. Babul’s features in-house mixologists with years of experience who create unique and exciting cocktails using the finest spirits and ingredients. The successful Barnard Castle location has won multiple awards, with the newer Darlington restaurant following suit, spreading Babul’s distinct style and authentic tastes throughout the region.
- 9 Market Pl, Barnard Castle DL12 8NF
- 01833 630575
- https://babuls.co.uk
Shampan Restaurant
The Shampan is a prestigious Indian restaurant located on Whitley Road in Whitley Bay, combining finest food with superlative service to create the ultimate dining experience. The Shampan features an upstairs Gin and Cocktail Lounge situated directly above the main restaurant. The establishment has gained recognition through celebrity visits from snooker stars like Dennis Taylor MBE, Gary Wilson, and Steve Davis OBE, and has been featured on The Chef TV Reality Show.
- 185 Whitley Rd, Whitley Bay NE26 2DN
- 0191 251 8375
- https://www.theshampan.com
Dhamaka
Dhamaka is Cramlington’s premier Indian restaurant offering elegant cuisine in a rustic dining atmosphere, positioned as the number one destination for exciting food and service in the area. Drawing from over 60 years of combined knowledge running successful Indian restaurants across the North East, Dhamaka provides a unique dining experience with an outstanding menu. The newly refurbished establishment caters comprehensively to all allergies, intolerances, and dietary preferences, notably being one of the few Indian restaurants offering dedicated vegan options.
- 4, Brockwell Centre, Dhamaka, Northumbrian Rd, Cramlington NE23 1XZ
- 01670 736070
- dhamakacramlington.co.uk
Babaji
Babaji specializes in what they call “unfiltered” Indian cuisine, offering authentic flavors with a modern twist. Their menu features signature curry dishes like 70s Chicken Madras, Governor’s Jalfrezi, Babaji’s Lamb Bhuna, and vegan Bengali Aloo Posto.
The restaurant’s décor features warm burnt orange and saffron hues with splashes of green, family pictures, and spices displayed on the walls. A Murano glass chandelier made for Fendi serves as a stunning focal point. Babaji is known for excellent service, with the restaurant’s philosophy being to “treat your guests as though they were guests in your home.”
- 9 Mary St, Sunderland SR1 3NH
- 0191 567 8395
- babajirestaurants.co.uk