Business Details
22 Years
experience
Authentic Spanish Dining Experience in Newcastle
El Coto Newcastle has been serving authentic Spanish cuisine since April 2004, located just minutes from Eldon Square behind St James Park. Our restaurant combines traditional Spanish dishes with locally sourced ingredients, offering a diverse menu featuring hot and cold tapas, cured meats, salads, and paellas. The venue's rustic decor, dark wood floors, and wooden ceiling beams create a cosy atmosphere for both casual dining and special occasions.We provide a spacious bar area, a first-floor private dining space, and a heated courtyard for al fresco dining. With expertise in accommodating large parties and special dietary requirements, our team ensures a memorable dining experience rooted in Spanish culinary traditions.
Services
Tapas
Paellas
Private Dining
Dietary Options
Al Fresco Dining
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- Established in Newcastle since 2004 with proven Spanish culinary expertise
- Extensive menu featuring over 30 traditional tapas dishes and paellas
- Dedicated private dining space for events and large groups
- Clear dietary options including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free menus
- Historic venue with unique architectural features and heated courtyard
Services
Tapas
Our extensive tapas menu features traditional Spanish small dishes perfect for sharing. Sourced from Southern Spain and prepared using authentic methods, these portions allow diners to sample multiple flavors. Vegetarian, vegan, and allergen-friendly options ensure inclusive dining experiences for all customers.
Paellas
Authentic Spanish paellas prepared with saffron-infused rice and fresh ingredients. Available in seafood, meat, and vegetable varieties, these signature dishes showcase our commitment to traditional Valencian cooking techniques while maintaining local ingredient availability and seasonal variations.
Private Dining
Dedicated first-floor restaurant space for exclusive events and large groups. Accommodates special occasions with tailored menus and seating arrangements. Ideal for corporate functions, family celebrations, and themed gatherings while maintaining the venue's distinctive Spanish ambiance.
Dietary Options
Comprehensive dietary accommodations including clearly marked vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Allergen information available upon request. Our staff receives regular training to ensure safe preparation and service of special dietary requirements.
Al Fresco Dining
Heated, covered courtyard for summer dining experiences. Designed to maintain comfort while preserving the traditional Spanish 'comida al aire libre' concept. Available during operating hours with seasonal menu adaptations for outdoor enjoyment.
Questions
What Spanish dishes do you specialise in?
We focus on traditional Spanish tapas, paellas, and cured meats using authentic recipes and ingredients sourced from Southern Spain.
Do you cater for dietary restrictions?
Yes, we offer clearly marked vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options with allergen information available upon request.
What are your opening hours?
Open daily from 12:00 noon. Kitchen closes at 21:30 Sunday-Thursday and 22:30 Friday-Saturday.
Is there private event space available?
Our first-floor restaurant accommodates private functions with tailored menus for groups and special occasions.
What makes your restaurant unique?
Our historic building combines rustic Spanish decor with original architectural features, including a courtyard and wooden beams dating to the 19th century.
Reviews (4)
Christine Anderson
Jan 09, 2022
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Absolutely loved this tapas restaurant the food was really good and the lunch special really good value. The waitress was first class will definitely return
Stuart Forster
Jan 03, 2022
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Was allocated an extremely wonky table for two in the back corner of the restaurant. That made a negative first impression. After moving to a stable table, the Valencian style seafood paella proved an enjoyable dish.
Rob Rowell
Dec 16, 2021
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First visit. Only had one drink in the bar area pre match. Really impressed by the lone bar person who kept the queue at the bar moving nicely, serving customers quickly and calmly. Will have to return to sample the food.
Gemma Richardson
Dec 11, 2021
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One of our favourite places to eat in the whole of Newcastle. If you want amazing tapas this is the place to come, none of the chain tapas places even hold a candle to el coto.
