Leila Lily’s restaurant in Newcastle has been awarded an AA rosette after less than six months in operation. The restaurant, part of Grey Street Hotel, covers two floors comprising bar, restaurant and basement club lounge. Following a meal of North Sea octopus, Gloucester Old Spot pork T-bone, and a dark chocolate pavé dessert, the AA inspector praised the restaurant’s “imaginative dishes and… quality produce used to good effect.” Leila Lily’s, Grey Street Newcastle, NE1 6AE, tel 0191 230 6700, www.leilalilys.co.uk
