Best Takeaways in Ponteland
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Best Takeaways in Ponteland

Fish and chips, Chinese, Indian and pizza: a guide to the best takeaways in Ponteland, most of them within a short walk of Merton Way.

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Some nights nothing beats a takeaway, and Ponteland has a good spread of options to choose from, most of them clustered around the Merton Way and Merton Road parade at the centre of the village. Whether you want traditional fish and chips, a Chinese, a curry or a pizza, here is our guide to the best takeaways in Ponteland.

Gills Fish & Chips

Gills Fish & Chips on Merton Way is a family-run takeaway that has been serving the North East since 1977, so it has had plenty of time to get the classics right. Alongside proper fish and chips, the menu stretches to pizzas, kebabs, burgers and wraps, which makes it a handy choice when everyone in the house fancies something different.

Fully refurbished in 2023, it remains the village's go-to chippy and a reliable Friday-night fixture.

Best for: Best for: traditional fish and chips, with plenty of choice for fussier eaters.

Merton Way Chinese Takeaway

Merton Way Chinese Takeaway on Merton Road is a long-standing Chinese takeaway serving traditional dishes for collection and delivery. Regulars rate the salt and chilli dishes and the aromatic duck, and it is a dependable local option for a midweek or weekend Chinese.

Its central location on the Merton Road parade makes it convenient for households across the village and Darras Hall.

Best for: Best for: a classic Chinese takeaway close to home.

Haveli

Haveli brings Indian cooking to the village, offering a full range of curries and accompaniments for those nights when only a proper curry will do. It is a popular choice for a takeaway feast, whether you stick to the familiar favourites or try something new from the menu.

Best for: Best for: a curry night in, from mild to fiery.

Lorenzos

Lorenzos on Merton Road is Ponteland's dedicated pizza takeaway, specialising in a wide range of freshly made, Italian-inspired pizzas for collection and delivery. It is a firm favourite for a relaxed night in and an easy crowd-pleaser for families and groups.

Best for: Best for: freshly made pizza and an easy family night in.

Ordering tips

Most of Ponteland's takeaways are within a short walk of Merton Way, so collection is easy if you are in the village, and several offer delivery across the town and Darras Hall. Weekend evenings get busy, so it is worth calling ahead or ordering online in good time. For a sit-down meal instead, see our guide to the best restaurants in Ponteland.

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