Best Takeaways in Tynemouth
Beyond fish and chips — the best pizza, curry, Chinese, and more for takeaway and delivery in Tynemouth and North Shields.
Tynemouth is rightly famous for its fish and chips, but sometimes you want a pizza on the sofa, a Friday night curry, or a Chinese to share with the family. The good news is that the takeaway options around Tynemouth and nearby North Shields are stronger than you might expect for a small coastal village.
Here are the best takeaways beyond the chippy.
Crust Social — Pizza
Crust Social on Front Street started life as a pop-up and quickly built a loyal following for its Neapolitan-style pizzas. The dough is properly proved, the toppings are generous without being excessive, and the bases have that satisfying char from a high-temperature oven.
You can eat in at the restaurant, but the takeaway option is popular with locals who grab a box and walk down to the seafront benches overlooking Longsands. On a warm evening, pizza on the prom is hard to beat.
Best for: Neapolitan pizza from a proper dough — grab a takeaway box and eat it on the seafront.
Gulshan — Indian
Gulshan on Front Street is Tynemouth's own Indian restaurant and takeaway, run by the Rahman family with over 45 years of experience in the restaurant trade. The menu covers the full range of curries, grills, and tandoori dishes, with a takeaway collection service.
If you are after something a step up from the average high-street curry house, Gulshan delivers. The kitchen uses quality ingredients and the spicing is well-judged — not everything drowns in the same generic sauce. It is also a popular eat-in restaurant if you fancy sitting down, but the takeaway menu is comprehensive.
Best for: Tynemouth's own Indian kitchen with over four decades of family expertise. Collection from Front Street.
Momins — Indian and Pizza
For sheer popularity, Momins in North Shields is hard to ignore. With thousands of five-star reviews on Just Eat, it is one of the most ordered-from takeaways in the NE30 area. The menu spans Indian curries, kebabs, and pizzas, with delivery typically arriving within 15 to 30 minutes.
Momins is more of a delivery-focused operation than a sit-down restaurant, but the consistency and speed have earned it a massive local following. If you want a reliable curry or a pizza delivered to your door on a Friday night, this is the safe bet.
Best for: Thousands of five-star reviews and fast delivery — the area's most popular takeaway for a reason.
Pizza Amore — Pizza
Pizza Amore on Front Street offers a different style to Crust Social — think generous toppings, deep Detroit-style options alongside classic rounds, and a menu built for takeaway. It is available on Uber Eats and for collection, and the location on Tynemouth's main street makes it a convenient grab on the way home.
If Crust Social is the artisan end of the Tynemouth pizza spectrum, Pizza Amore is the crowd-pleaser — bigger slices, bolder flavours, and the kind of portions that satisfy after a day on the beach.
Best for: Generous pizza with deep-pan options — available for delivery or collection on Front Street.
Passage to India — Indian (North Shields)
A short drive or delivery away in North Shields, Passage to India has been serving the area since the early 1990s. Founded by Mrs K. Begum, the restaurant is now run by her sons, who follow the same family recipes while adding modern dishes to the menu.
Passage to India has won several awards over the years and is a favourite with locals who want a slightly more traditional Indian takeaway experience. The menu is extensive and the cooking is consistent — a solid choice for a North Shields delivery.
Best for: Award-winning family-run Indian with recipes handed down through the generations.
Joy of the Orient — Chinese, Japanese & Malaysian (North Shields)
For Chinese and pan-Asian takeaway, Joy of the Orient in North Shields offers a broad menu spanning Chinese, Japanese, and Malaysian dishes. Free delivery is available on orders over ten pounds within one mile, with delivery reaching up to four miles — comfortably covering Tynemouth.
The menu is large, covering everything from classic Cantonese dishes to udon noodles and Malaysian curries. If you want something beyond the standard Chinese takeaway options, Joy of the Orient is worth a try.
Best for: Chinese, Japanese, and Malaysian all under one roof — free delivery on orders over ten pounds.
Tips for Takeaway in Tynemouth
Delivery apps. Most of the North Shields options deliver to Tynemouth via Just Eat or Uber Eats. Check both platforms as menus and offers sometimes differ.
Collection saves money. If you are in the village, collecting from Front Street takeaways avoids delivery fees and usually means fresher food.
Friday and Saturday nights. Expect longer delivery times on weekend evenings. Ordering slightly earlier — around 6pm rather than 7.30pm — often means faster service.
Beyond this list. We have separate guides to the best fish and chips, restaurants, and cafes in Tynemouth if you are looking for eat-in options.
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