NORTHUMBERLAND'S Michelin Star restaurants have again been named among the best in the UK and London.
Pine and Restaurant Hjem have been recognised in the top 100 best restaurants by SquareMeal.
Dining guide SquareMeal takes in-house critic reviews and combines them with readers' votes to compile a list reflective of real-life experiences and professional opinion.
Pine at Vallum Farm in East Wallhouses placed at number six, with the listing describing its tasting menus as among the best in the country.
Pine chef patron Cal Byerly and front-of-house manager and co-owner Sian Buchan said: ''So far this year has been totally ridiculous, and that’s saying something considering the rollercoaster year we had in 2022.
"Being listed alongside the likes of Ynyshir in Powys, L’Enclume in Cartmel and Opheem in Birmingham is out of this world.
"The entire team is over the moon and this ranking is a reflection of their sheer hard work in ensuring that we look after our guests to the best of our ability. But we certainly won’t sit back as there’s plenty for us to do to make things even better, so we’ll keep pushing and see where it takes us.’’
Wall's Restaurant Hjem took position 20 and was praised for its fusion of Northumberland produce and Scandindivan technqiues.
The recognition comes after both made it into the Harden Guide's top 100 UK restaurants where Pine placed 10th and Hjem 15th.
SquareMeal’s head of content, Caroline Hendry, said: "This year marks the first full year we’ve all been able to go out and about to eat again without covid restrictions.
"With our restored freedom, we’ve rediscovered the pure joy of a phenomenal meal and we couldn’t be happier to celebrate those moments through our awards.
"We’d like to thank the incredible hospitality professionals that create such seamless experiences across the whole of the UK, as well as all our readers who voted in their thousands to help us make our final decision."
In London, the top spot went to Da Terra in Bethnal Green, while the West Midlands' Grace & Savour took first in the UK.
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