Open 7 days a week, ARLO bistro and cafe is a well-established part of Jesmond life, offering a fantastic menu of food and drink to take you through from morning till night.
About us
ARLO is a quirky foodie haven in Jesmond catering for your every eating-out need.
Our informal eatery, filled with Alpine memorabilia and retro knick-knacks, creates a warm and homely feel, and is the perfect place to while away the hours. While we’re a popular daytime local haunt, our evening bistro is not to be missed.
The emphasis here is on locally sourced, seasonal and home-cooked food prepared by talented chefs. If gourmet cooking, great service with a laid-back vibe is what you’re after, then look no further than ARLO.
Our menus
From your morning coffee with a delicious slice of cake, through delicious lunches to evening meals with family and friends, ARLO provides a range of options to suit all tastes and budgets.
All our ingredients are locally sourced and cooked fresh on the premises by our team of experienced chefs.
Click on the menus to find out more!
Outside catering
We are fortunate to have a team of extremely talented and experienced chefs.
Our head chef, Brian James, has a wide range of culinary expertise to be able to cater for your event whether it is a birthday, christening, wedding or whatever your special occasion may be.
We offer a bespoke service and can tailor-make a menu to suit your theme and budget. So whether you would like an Asian themed buffet, a selection of luxury canapés for a dinner party, or wish to entertain guests in your home with a personal chef for the night, contact us to see how we can make your event one to remember!
Take Away Bakery
No time to bake? We have the best bakers in town! All our products are baked on-site from fresh ingredients, daily.
We have a magnificent selection of indulgent, decorated cakes for any celebration including weddings, birthdays and christenings.
If you simply fancy a treat for the kids or the office then why not try our selection boxes of scones or chocolate treats.
Our people
Lucas Morrison
Lucas has been working as a chef for nearly thirty years and his experiences of working in New Zealand, Italy and South Africa are clearly evident throughout the restaurant.
Lucas began life at ARLO in the kitchen but has since ventured into the restaurant to enable him to meet and greet his customers and ensure that everyone is receiving the optimal experience in both food and service.
Brian James
Brian has spent most of his career working in Newcastle’s most iconic restaurants including 21 Queen Street and Barn Again Bistro.
Brian has been in charge of the kitchen and menus for over two years now and has brought his own style of fusion cookery to ARLO. Brian’s menus blend traditional ingredients with Asian, Middle Eastern and South American flavours to create exciting and innovative dishes whilst also maintaining a well-balanced all day eating style. Brian’s passion for Asian flavours developed whilst living in Australia and his love of global cuisine has evolved from his love of travel around the world.
The ARLO team
If you’d like to become a member of the ARLO team, we’d love to hear from you!
Just send your CV to us at info@arlojesmond.com and we’ll be in touch.
News and offers
Our new bar opens in May!
Jesmond, get ready for some evening razzle-dazzle – our new bar is opening soon… From May 2019 you can enjoy a brand new range of artisan gin… Read more “Our new bar opens in May!”
Fancy a quick one Brenda?
Your favourite neighbourhood bistro is getting an evening facelift. We’re building a spanking new bar area and launching a delicious small plates menu – perfect for soaking… Read more “Fancy a quick one Brenda?”
FREE FOOD AT ARLO
We are giving away any starter or dessert for each person ordering a main course after 6pm Tuesday to Saturday. This offer is valid throughout January and… Read more “FREE FOOD AT ARLO”
