A fine dining restaurant in the North East has been named among the best in the UK to visit for “a meal you’ll remember for years”.

Restaurant Pine in Northumberland owned by Cal Byerley was praised by Olive Magazine for its “exceptional dishes” made from a combination of “foraged and local ingredients” along with those grown in the “organically managed kitchen garden and orchard”.

Commenting on its latest guide, the food and drink publisher said: “Whether you’re looking to book a table for a special occasion or want to plan ahead for something to look forward to later in the year, the following restaurants offer the last word in food thrills and luxury."

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What did Olive Magazine say about Restaurant Pine?

The publisher wrote: “Housed in a handsome barn by Hadrian’s Wall in an area where chef-owner Cal Byerley’s family has farmed for generations, Pine is firmly rooted in rural Northumberland.

“Foraged and local ingredients complement those grown in Pine’s no-dig, organically managed kitchen garden and orchard, feeding into exceptional dishes of garum-cured beef or plaice, smoked scallop roe, horseradish and magnolia.”

Olive Magazine adds: “Cal creates Pine’s tasting menu with fellow head chef Ian Waller, while their respective partners, Siân Buchan and sommelier Vanessa Stoltz, handle front of house.

“‘We’ve all got different skills and it just gels,’ says Cal of this collaboration.

“Sustainability is key and is visible in Pine’s preservation of abundant ingredients and whole-animal butchery.

Restaurant Pine is located near Hadrian's WallRestaurant Pine is located near Hadrian's Wall (Image: Tripadvisor)

“‘Trim is used for charcuterie, animal bones to make stocks,’ says Cal. ‘Someone’s taken time to produce the ingredient, why waste any?’”

Over on Tripadvisor, a recent customer said their visit to Restaurant Pine was “just outstanding”.

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Their review added: “Everything was so good today it is hard to know where to start.

“The space is lovely, the staff are fantastic and the food beyond amazing. Every dish was executed with such precision and care.

“The chefs would explain their dish and their processes and glowed with enthusiasm and love, the sommeliers were passionate about the wines that were paired with the food.

“This is what makes the place great. Love. Thank you so much for an amazing experience.”