PINAKI - A Classic Indian Restaurant & Bar

You walk into Pinaki and it feels like a proper neighbourhood spot—the kind of place where regulars know their table and the staff remember what you drank last time. It's located on Shields Road in Byker, away from the city centre hustle, which means you get that relaxed vibe without sacrificing quality. The kitchen takes their North Indian repertoire seriously, whether it's the tandoori or the curries, and they're not messing about with gimmicks. With a 4.8 rating across nearly 400 reviews, people keep coming back because the food's genuinely good and the service feels unhurried.