Best Takeaways in Gosforth

Everyone needs a reliable takeaway — and Gosforth has more options than you might think. The High Street and surrounding streets are home to long-established Indian and Chinese takeaways, a proper chip shop, New York-style pizza, Lebanese mezze, and more. Most offer delivery through their own websites, Just Eat, or Uber Eats. Here's the local knowledge on what to order and where.

Indian

Days of the Raj

Days of the Raj at 49 Great North Road has been serving Gosforth since 1984 — over four decades of authentic Indian cooking. The menu is extensive, covering traditional favourites alongside regional specialities, and the quality is consistently good. Takeaway and delivery available. One of those places where regulars have been ordering the same dish for 20 years. Call 0191 284 9555.

Best for: Traditional Indian, consistency, a Gosforth institution.

New New Bengal

New New Bengal at 232 High Street is the refurbished reincarnation of the original New Bengal, which had been on the High Street for over 40 years before a devastating arson attack in 2014. It reopened in 2016 and the kitchen has picked up where it left off — Bangladeshi and Indian dishes with real depth of flavour. Takeaway and delivery available, plus an extensive cocktail and wine list if you eat in. Call 0191 285 6706.

Best for: Bangladeshi and Indian, a restaurant with takeaway, late-night options.

Chinese

South Gosforth Chinese

South Gosforth Chinese at 46 Station Road is a family-run takeaway with a head chef who has over 20 years of experience. Locals who've tried most Chinese takeaways in the area consistently come back to this one — the food is always hot, portions are generous, and prices are fair. Open 5pm–11pm. A genuine neighbourhood favourite.

Best for: Reliable Chinese, generous portions, good value.

Wai Ho

Wai Ho at 222 High Street is the other long-standing Chinese takeaway option on the High Street. Open daily from 5pm–11pm, it's a handy alternative if South Gosforth Chinese is busy. Order by phone or through delivery apps.

Best for: High Street convenience, a solid second option.

Fish and Chips

Gosforth Chippy

Gosforth Chippy at 216 High Street is the go-to for a proper chippy supper. Fish and chips, pies, sausages, and all the classics done well. You can order online for collection or delivery through their own website. It's a no-frills operation — exactly what you want from a chip shop.

Best for: Traditional fish and chips, online ordering, a Friday night staple.

Great North Road Chippy

Further up on the Great North Road, Great North Road Chippy has a loyal following. Reviewers praise it as friendly, good value, and one of the best in Gosforth. Worth knowing about if you're at the northern end of the area.

Best for: Good value, friendly service, northern Gosforth.

Pizza

Pizza Dough Co

Pizza Dough Co at the Three Mile on Great North Road serves New York-style pizza — big, foldable slices with proper dough. Available for eat-in, collection, and delivery. The Feed the Family deal (two regular pizzas, two kids' pizzas, four drinks for £25, Mon–Wed from 3pm) is excellent value. They also have a soft play area for kids.

Best for: New York-style pizza, family deals, collection from the Three Mile.

Corsaro and San Lorenzo

Both Corsaro at 197-199 High Street and San Lorenzo at 123 High Street offer Italian takeaway including pizza. Corsaro's Sardinian and Sicilian specialities and San Lorenzo's classic Mediterranean dishes are both available for collection.

Best for: Italian pizza and pasta to take home.

Lebanese

The Bake One

The Bake One on the High Street offers Lebanese and Middle Eastern takeaway — generous mezze platters, grilled meats, hummus, tabbouleh, and fresh pittas. A welcome alternative to the usual takeaway options and great for sharing.

Best for: Mezze sharing platters, something different, generous portions.

Kebabs

Doner G

Doner G at 233 High Street is a newer arrival offering doner kebabs, traditional pide, smash burgers, pizzas, and baklava. Available on delivery apps.

Best for: Doner kebabs, late-night options, delivery.

Delivery Apps

Most Gosforth takeaways are available on Just Eat and Uber Eats, though ordering directly (by phone or through the restaurant's own website) usually means lower prices and more of your money going to the business. Many offer their own delivery — it's always worth checking.

Know a Gosforth takeaway we've missed? Get in touch via our contact page.