Lovage, at St George’s Terrace in Jesmond, has been awarded its first AA Rosette for culinary excellence.
The accolade adds to a string of awards since the restaurant was launched by chef and co-owner Kleo Tabaku less than two years ago, including a listing in the Michelin Guide.
“It’s a genuine honour,” said Kleo. “I am absolutely delighted that we will now be able to display a plaque with the famous rosette – it’s wonderful news.”
Lovage’s Mediterranean-style bistro food has proved a big hit with customers and critics alike – with The Telegraph’s William Sitwell awarding it five out of five stars for its “neat, delicate, good and honest cooking.”
Stuart Young, co-owner of Lovage and its sister restaurant Osters, said the AA Rosette was testament “not only to Kleo and his wife Lisa, who does a superb job front of house, but to the skill and commitment of the entire team. They have achieved, in a very short time, what takes most restaurants years to achieve, and this recognition is richly deserved.”
