Una Volta
A much-loved Italian restaurant on Watt Street in central Newcastle, rated 4.8 across more than 220 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Una Volta sits on Watt Street in the heart of central Newcastle, near the harbour and the historic east end. A much-loved Italian restaurant, it's earned an outstanding reputation for its quality Italian cooking and good drinks — the kind of accomplished, characterful spot whose authentic, flavour-packed food has won a devoted following in the city.
The appeal is that combination of quality, authentic Italian food, a good drinks offering and a warm, characterful atmosphere in a great central Newcastle location, ideal for a special dinner, a meal with friends, a date or a sociable night out. Quality Italian done well always draws a loyal crowd, and the outstanding feedback speaks to a spot that's genuinely delighting its diners.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 220 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a sought-after restaurant books out over weekends, so it's worth checking current details and reserving a table directly well ahead — particularly for a weekend, a group or a table at a peak time in central Newcastle.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Saturday
- 17:00 – 21:30
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 71
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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