WIN a tasting menu and wine flight for two at Lovage Jesmond worth £300
| Competition Sponsor: | Lovage |
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| Closing Date: | NOW CLOSED |
Tucked away just off St George’s Terrace, Lovage Jesmond is one of Newcastle’s best-kept secrets — the kind of restaurant people recommend in hushed tones, then can’t believe you haven’t visited yet. Now, one lucky HLN’er has the chance to experience it at its very best.
We’ve teamed up with Lovage to offer a truly special prize: dinner for two with the full A Taste of Lovage tasting menu, plus the expertly paired wine flight. Whether it’s a date night or catching up with a friend, this evening promises bold flavours, beautiful cooking and warm hospitality.
Lovage has proudly held its place in the MICHELIN Guide for three consecutive years, but what makes it so loved is its relaxed, welcoming feel. Inside, the light-filled dining room hums with the happy buzz of locals and food lovers alike — stylish yet never stuffy, refined without losing its warmth.
At the heart of the kitchen is Head Chef and co-owner Kleo Tabaku, whose Albanian heritage, years spent cooking in Italy and passion for North East produce come together in dishes that feel both comforting and exciting. His tasting menu is a carefully paced journey through seasonal ingredients and confident flavours — from delicate seafood courses to indulgent, deeply savoury mains and beautifully balanced desserts.
And then there’s the wine flight. Thoughtfully curated to complement each dish, it elevates the entire experience — enhancing textures, lifting flavours and adding a little extra magic to every course. It’s relaxed, generous and guided with genuine enthusiasm, making it just as enjoyable for wine lovers as it is for curious newcomers.
Completing the experience is Lisa Hide, co-owner and the warm face of Lovage, whose easy-going hospitality makes you feel instantly at home. Together, Lisa and Kleo have created a restaurant that feels less like dining out and more like being truly looked after.
If you’ve been looking for the perfect excuse to finally visit Lovage — or to return and experience it at its finest — this is it.
Want to know more about Lovage? Read our full feature here.
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