Oli Joes Gosforth - Newcastle upon Tyne

Extortionate for a blackcurrant and soda... £3.20. Steak wasn't cooked as asked, and was full of fatty bits. Restaurant was cold, could feel the draft from outside. Not as nice as the one in westerhope. Wouldn't go again, better places for similar price. Bruchetta was lovely though

We had really high hopes for the place after reading reviews but sadly this turned out to be the worst Italians we’ve ever had. So starters I had a prawn cocktail and it was very spicy? I don’t mind spicy food but I don’t think a prawn salad should be spicy. Chilli powder used maybe?. My dad had the ‘minestrone’ and said it didn’t taste anything like minestrone it was just a watery tomato with a little kick. My sister had the garlic mushrooms on toast however it came as just garlic butter mushroom soup and the mushrooms were… well unappetising. So mains I got the spaghetti Joe or Oli maybe which was actually really nice. My sister got the spaghetti meatballs and she says they were the worst tasting meatballs ever, they were also very soft and gooey and just were balls of mush. My dad had the spaghetti amatricano I think it was called and I understand it’s meant to be spicy however it was inedible it was that spicy. He even gave most of the chillis to me and couldn’t eat it (he usually orders a Madras or Phal at the Indians and doesn’t even flinch), so for a pasta dish to be that spicy it must of been very hot! My mam said her calzone filling was okay but the outside was absolutely rock hard and thick. Garlic bread was nice though! The cocktails (sex on the beach) were pretty awful for me however my dad enjoyed them. Shout-out to Gabrielle he was amazing the whole time, very attentive and kept on top of everything even though he seemed rushed off his feet being the only one on the floor bless him. Also my poor dad has been up all through the night and this morning very ill. It’s a 2/10 for me (my pasta was nice) and sadly won’t be returning. Pics to follow.

We went there last Saturday. The food was nice but we waited 1 hour for it. During that hour we didn't really feel anybody was looking after ourselves, just had to keep trying to constantly get their attention for more drinks etc... My kids were getting really hungry...when we finished the food and we were about to leave we realised the waitress had accidentally spilled an oily sauce in the back of my sons puffer coat and all over the floor...we mentioned it to the staff and I couldn't believe how passive they were about it as if there was nothing to do with them...I washed the coat at home but it was so oily that will have to go to the dry cleaners...I will definitely not go back, mainly for the staff attitude.

We had a lovely meal at a reasonable price. The service was great and so was the food. This was our first visit, will definitely be back.

Very welcoming staff, food was amazing. We all ordered something different and were all delighted. Food was served quickly and was fab. Very tasty and plentiful. Extremely great value for money and we’ll be back !