Award-Winning Indian Dining in Newcastle & Gateshead
Refined flavours, elegant interiors, and a dedication to craft — Raval is a multi award-winning Indian restaurant, recognised as a national champion by the British Indian Good Food Guide.
A journey through India’s regional and coastal cuisine, crafted over fire.
Located on the iconic Newcastle Tyne Bridge, beside the Hilton Hotel, The Glasshouse and Newcastle Quayside.
Opening Hours :
Monday to Saturday 5pm - 10.30pm
A Refined Take on Indian Dining
In the historic Snowball & Son building — once a luxury department store known as the “Harrods of the North.”
At Raval, we blend heritage with a thoughtful, modern approach — offering dishes that respect Indian traditions while embracing seasonality and refinement.
Located at the edge of the iconic Newcastle Tyne Bridge, we welcome locals, travellers, and connoisseurs seeking more than the typical curry house.
Whether for business, an early evening, or a special celebration, Raval offers a personal, relaxed, and quietly confident experience.
Menus Crafted with Intent
From early evening dining to tasting menus, every dish reflects our focus on clarity, balance, and seasonal ingredients.
Early Evening
A La Carte
Group Banquet
Chef's Tasting Experience
The Setting
Lounge Bar — relaxed elegance for pre-dinner drinks or informal gatherings.
Main Dining Room — warm, intimate, and designed to let the food speak for itself.
Floor-to-ceiling windows stretch across our glass-fronted exterior, offering natural light by day and glowing views of the city by night — bringing Newcastle’s iconic skyline right to your table.
Ideally Situated for Locals and Visitors
Raval sits just off the Tyne Bridge — steps from both city centres and the Quayside.
Nearby hotels include The Hilton, INNSiDE, Malmaison, Dakota, and The Vermont.
Perfect for hotel guests, concertgoers, matchday dining, and after-work occasions.
Recognition from Critics & Guests
Raval has been recognised by:
Asian Curry Awards
TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice
British Indian Good Food Guide
Our presence among the UK’s leading Indian restaurants reflects a quiet, consistent dedication to quality.
Led by Experience, Grounded in Craft
Our chefs have trained in some of the world’s most respected kitchens — from five-star hotels in Delhi and Dubai to refined restaurants in London and New York.
What they bring to Raval is not just experience, but restraint — an ability to do more by doing less. Their food respects tradition, but isn’t locked in it. Every technique is deliberate. Every spice, balanced with purpose.
We use fresh, locally sourced British ingredients wherever possible, paired with hand-selected spices from across India — ensuring the finest balance of freshness and authenticity.
"We’re not in the food business. We’re in the people business."
— The Raval Family
“For us, Raval has never just been a restaurant. It’s a reflection of who we are — thoughtful, consistent, and quietly proud of our roots. We’ve built this place with care, and we’re honoured to welcome guests from Newcastle and around the world.”
What Our Guests Say
“Raval is a standout. The balance of flavour and finesse is something you rarely find — and the service is just as thoughtful as the food.”
— Sarah J., Newcastle
“Elegant but never intimidating. Every dish was precise, beautifully spiced, and quietly confident — much like the place itself.”
— David M., Gateshead
“The experience felt crafted, not just cooked. The attention to detail, from the bar to the last course, made us feel like guests, not just diners.”
— Aisha K., Jesmond
From Harrods of the North to Raval
Before it became home to Raval, this landmark on the Tyne Bridge was the famous Snowball & Son department store — once known as the “Harrods of the North”.
Today, we honour that history through award-winning Indian dining and dishes that connect Newcastle–Gateshead to culinary moments stretching back centuries — from Britain’s first printed curry recipe to the Newcastle Brown Ale curry.
