Our restaurant is in the Michelin guide - it's the gold standard for us
Leading Newcastle restaurants are celebrating after retaining their listings in the acclaimed Michelin Guide, which was published this week.
Lovage, at Jesmond and Gosforth fish and seafood restaurant Osters each received listings within months of opening in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
And now the venues - under the leadership of head chef Kleo Tabaku and his partner Lisa Hide - have once again passed the notoriously rigorous selection process to be included in the Michelin Guide 2026.
It was a positive announcement for further North East sites, as Tyneside sites Solstice and House of Tides both retain their Michelin star ratings.
The announcement was made at the Michelin Guide Ceremony in Dublin on Monday, February 9.
During the ceremony, a total of 20 new Michelin One-Star awards were announced, alongside 7 new Michelin Green Stars, 2 new Two-Star awards.
Kenny Atkinson, chef-owner of Solstice and House of Tides, said: “To see House of Tides retain its Michelin Star for a twelfth consecutive year is something I’m enormously proud of.
“That level of consistency only comes from relentless attention to detail and the commitment of a team that really cares about what they do. Equally, for Solstice to retain its star for a fourth year is hugely rewarding and reflects how confidently the restaurant has found its stride under Scott’s leadership.
“Both teams should be incredibly proud of what they’ve achieved; these awards belong to them. To see Newcastle represented so strongly on the Michelin map is something I’m genuinely grateful for.”
Elsewhere, Kleo and Lisa who manage the front of house teams at both Lovage and Osters said the continued inclusion in the Guide is “high praise indeed.
“We never rest on our laurels,” said Kleo, “and we work very hard to ensure that every single customer at each restaurant has the finest food, service and experience possible.
“Michelin Guide is the gold standard in our industry and for both our restaurants to retain their listings – especially in such challenging times - is a great vote of confidence, in us and in our customers.”
Elsewhere in the region, Restaurant Pine in Northumberland also retained its Michelin Star and Green Star.