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8 High Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 1EN
0191 447 4464
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[*Oh dear! Never go back should be my motto. But I do revisit favourite places - this time (in early November) it was a mistake, and I've downgraded Kaltur's food and service ratings from 4 stars to 2. Where previously everything was punchy and vibrant, now it tasted greasy, bland and uncared for. Everything was either under or unseasoned. Service was really poor: water was asked for a couple of times before turning up and one dish never materialised, although that was OK as we didn't want any more food by that point anyhow. If I'd been reviewing for the first time today I'm not sure it would even have been 2*. I don't know if it was an off night, they changed chef or whatever, but I thought I'd let you know. In case it was a one-off, here's the original 4* review. If you visit, let me know which you think is correct (see Andy McQuillen's comment below - he had a much better experience)*.]
Let’s do this the other way round for a change, and talk first about the wine. Or, to be specific, the sherry. I knew I was going to enjoy my evening the moment I clocked the list. Seven were listed, all available by the glass. I tried three, and I’ll be back for the others shortly because they were, like almost everything about this diminutive newcomer on High Bridge, life-affirmingly first-rate.
