Elegant and opulent, the interior of Secco is designed to induce a sense of supreme well-being. It glows with rich colour, striking patterns and textured materials full of subtle detail.

Secco is a three storey venue which specialises in good quality Italian drinking and dining inspired by the De Giorgi family’s home region, Salentino in Southern Italy.

On the second floor, the restaurant specialises in a superb interpretation of authentic, yet simple Italian food, using the finest, seasonal ingredients from Northumberland and the best of Southern Italian staples which is complemented by a wine list befitting the finest Italian enoteca. The restaurant received a Hardens Remy Award for best New Restaurant Opening in 2005, one of only 10 restaurants in the UK to achieve such anaccolade.

Secco can be hired out for private functions for up to 120 people and can perform Wedding and Civil Ceremonys. it is the perfect venue for special occasions.

“The top place is currently Secco Ristorante Salentino. Inspired by the food of Salento in Puglia… expect superb dishes such as crisp parcels of smoked aubergine with Salentine tapenade and scarmoza and tiger prawns baked in sea salt with lemon and rosemary infused oil.”
The Guardian

86 Pilgrim Street,
Newcastle upon Tyne,
NE1 6SG

Restaurant: 0191 230 0444
Caffè Bar: 0191 230 0777
Email: info@thegustogroup.com

Opening times

Monday - Friday 12.00 - 2.30pm; 5.30pm - 10.30pm

Saturday 12.00 - 10.30pm

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