Italian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Whitley Bay
10 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Superb food was just stunning. Had one of the best Sunday dinners I have ever had. The pork was slow roasted to perfection, Yorkshire puddings were..."
Lucy Parish
"Decent Italian.
Manager (older bloke with a pony tail) very welcoming.
Pretty standard pizza & pasta offerings, no real surprises on the menu but..."
Peter Vine
"Lovely looking restaurant with a large menu. Had to wait for a drink but when we did get the food ordered it came pretty quickly.
Plates took away..."
Lesley Elding
"Visited twice this week, once in the evening and once at lunchtime. Food excellent quality and love the bread and spreads that come when you have..."
Georgina Briggs
"Very busy and a little wait for service. Once ordered food arrived swiftly and was of good quality and a sufficient portion. Eve of the Great North..."
Linda Wilding
"Went about 6pm - during happy hour. Had 20% off the bill. Menu has recently changed to an Italian tapas which run thought out the night and is the..."
James
"Continually, the best Italian restaurant on the coast. The ownership has changed over the years, but they've had the sense on each occasion to retain..."
Karl Ward
"Originally we drove 7 miles to have food in Hinnies , however, they turned us away as they stopped serving food. And lucky for us , because this..."
Martina Hollisova
"Homey service and great food! The tapas idea is brilliant as there’s so many mouth watering options to try. The decor is elegant and watching the..."
Aisha Tailford
"Very good food - we were given complementary bread (home made) and tapinade. Particularly recomend the arancini starter and the vegetarian lasagne...."
Sheila Hazel
"Superbly friendly staff, and a starter of black pudding in a peppercorn source of glorious quality. The dough of the pizza was rather heavy, but for..."
Adam Bell
"We booked a table here at short notice on a Saturday night and the food and service were fabulous. I had 3 courses and the food was beautiful, I..."
afckev
"Cracking food, wish there was on of these is Preston! I had the Pate to start with, which was divine.....never had a pate as creamy, smooth and not..."
Carole Adair
"Excellent and authentic italian cuisine at a very reasonable price! Happy hour menu is virtually giving it away! Not a fan of italian restaraunts in..."
andy carling
"Food very nice. Service was good. They had just changed over to tapas style food and the menu was difficult to understand until it was..."
john herron
"Relaxed, no rush and friendly atmosphere. Food excellent especially the sirloin steak and fillet which come with sauce in separate container so you..."
"Feel like we were so lucky to have stumbled across this amazing place whilst staying in Whitley Bay! Couldn’t recommend it enough. I just wish I..."
Flora and Daniel Shaw
"Second visit to Pranzo, great service and welcome from Molly and owner Pablo, must try and learn some more Italian. We were the last into the..."
Michael Oakes
"Such a nice find on station road near metro station. Easy free parking after 530. Lovely friendly staff. Manager so nice and knows menu off by heart..."
T Lewis
"Loud and bustling with a cramped but homey atmosphere, food is excellent and the service was funny. Glad I overbooked my car in the parking outside..."
Terry Mc.guffins
"First time at Pranzo. Very authentic , very tasty food. Great value as had lunchtime deal. Staff very friendly and take out available so I took my..."
julie howes
"Amazing experience at Pranzo. The food was the best authentic Italian quality. Great value wine and the very best service from Molly. Everyone up..."
Vicky Dee
"Just love this place! Had the best night at their wine tasting event. Great food, superb wines so well organised. It was a lovely atmosphere. Would..."
Jann Ross
"Very warm and cozy environment, all the staff are very polite and welcoming.
A memorable mention was the pistachio cannoli, one of the nicest sweet..."
lily hunter
"Service was amazing, Molly was really knowledgeable and friendly. The pasta dish I had (can’t remember the name) was lush, as was the wine. Will be..."
Freya Patterson
"This place is my all time favourite Italian I've ever been to. The quality of food, service and atmosphere is outstanding. I've been here 3 times and..."
"Lovely meal this evening. They squeezed us in without a reservation & with 10 minutes to spare, they were happy to serve us from the happy hour menu...."
Kath Henderson
"Visited here for dinner at the weekend whilst on a trip here. Staff were all so friendly and although it was busy the food was great and you can’t..."
lottie Hall
"Outstanding food, lovely staff, quick service and a lovely family dinner. Perfect for families who like Italian..."
The Boys Clarke
"Friday night meal here was really good. Food was cooked to your liking and perfect. Good atmosphere and very reasonable prices too. Some very good..."
Keith Martin
"Lovely place, just a shame i didnt leave enough room for the..."
Tom
"Just been for a family meal for my Birthday, absolutely gorgeous. Staff are very friendly and standards are always high never had any complaints..."
Brenda Johnstone
"Ventured out of our local area to La Casetta and we're not disappointed, staff were friendly, helpful and the service was excellent. Tasteful food..."
Chris West
"Amazing food, really nice atmosphere and great..."
Barrie Lucas
"Had a lunch at la casetta yesterday and wow I can actually say the food was the nicest I've ever eating I had surf and turf the steak was melt in..."
Wayne Micallef
"Probably the best folded Calzone Pizza I've ever had. All the various Portions were fantastic and we all struggled after our fab starters of Potato..."
"Absolutely fabulous food. Starters and mains all delicious 😋 staff were really great too. Would definitely recommend a visit here and if we came..."
Gary Terzza
"What a wonderful atmosphere, waitress was so friendly and helpful food was delicious I would recommend..."
Kevin Kelly
"Amazing food , excellent service..."
Lee Quinn
"The waitress who looked after us was amazing, went above and beyond! She was so lovely, see that the children were cold and so shut the side doors so..."
Nikki S
"Great place with great food. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. ..."
Agnieszka Walkiewicz
"Second time here, both visits were the same, very good. Staff are great, food fantastic, I'll be..."
David Robson
"come all here .... it's very tasty 😋 I've never eaten such a delicious pizza. The steak is amazing. Service at the highest level. Thanks for a..."
Olesya Vasilencko
"Really good pizza in a nice, clean restaurant. The girl who served us was super friendly and attentive. Also, it was very fairly priced. Will visit..."
Kevin Moffat
"Just called in without a booking at 6,30 on Friday. No problem. Lovely goats cheese, beetroot and walnut starter followed by the best calzone ever!..."
Mike Whitehouse
"Wow! First time visiting this Italian restaurant & won't be th last!!
Food was absolutely beautiful!
Cheese garlic bread was just amazing the pizza..."
Zios Mrs
"Our favourite go to restaurant. Been going to Valentinos for best part of 10 years (from when it was on Park View) Great food & lovely..."
Sue Roberts
"Called in by chance and it was amazing! The food was delicious and the staff and atmosphere were..."
Julie Spink
"Best italian restaurant in whitley bay great atmosphere staff do friendly very cheap also defo recommended A1..."
Gary Mason
"First time visiting on Saturday night 12/8 23 ordered mussels, pizza and pasta everything hot and full of flavour thanks service very efficient ,..."
Michael Jones
"Tonight we were served by jimmy, he was so polite and had an amazing customer service and had a laugh with us aswel will defo be coming back thank..."
Sophie Davison
"Fine place for an Italian meal. One for the best blue cheese sauces I've ever..."
Allan Hoyle
"Party of ten had different food it was absolutely beautiful we were there from work would recommend it we will be going back again lovely food and..."
"Small cafe / bistro in Italian style decor, with a warm atmosphere. The pizzas are unreal. You cannot get better, it's as simple as that. Cooked in..."
Col G
"Always have plenty of options for ice cream and it never disappoints with the flavors or you could enjoy on the fine selections of pizzas. You can..."
Alex “Oz” Young
"The best ice cream shop in Whitley Bay.
Some fantastic flavours from traditional mint choc chip to snickers, malteasers etc.
There’s always a big..."
Connor Alderson
"Too many superlatives for this place. The ice cream has won awards. It's thick, rich and creamy. Flavours abound. Battenberg is a personal favourite...."
Felix Wowk
"It is one of the best ice cream shops in the northeast. Always a great selection of ice cream flavours, pleasant staff, catering for everyone with..."
Richard Thomas
"Really nice pizza and incredible gelato. Would thoroughly..."
Mary Mullan
"Having seen a queue here for ice creams a few days in a row, we decided to give it a go - was not disappointed, the ice cream was great! We used the..."
Andrew Cartwright
"Recommended by a friend who used to live in Whitley bay as the best place for pizza or ice cream so I popped in today after my walk from Tynemouth...."
Iranicus (Iranicus)
"Been here a few times and the pizzas are just amazing. Full of flavour and the atmosphere is always great. Today there were short staffed I heard one..."
David Sharp
"Me and a friend went for ice creams a few weeks ago and sat inside. When inside we didn’t realise the pizza and hot food options. So on Sunday..."
"Came to davantis tonight as we won the burger and beer competition on facebook... i must say the restaurant was lovely as were the staff...meal was..."
Amy Daly
"Fabulous staff !friendly atmosphere . We went for my sons 15 th birthday this evening. 1 member of the party was held up at working late - staff..."
Kathryn Bella Tinker
"Had an amazing meal tonight for my 7 year olds birthday (treat tea with 2 of her oldest friends) 10 people in total - 4 noisy children and nothing..."
Carol Turner
"Best Sunday Dinner I have ever had �� plus quick and friendly service. Would highly recommend and I will be going on regular basis... Amazing..."
Jina Maria Johnstone
"Lovely sunny day and decided to get our lunch on route for a walk along the coast triple meats for me chicken for mam and small chicken for the..."
Anthony Mcandrew
"Celebrating a Grandma and Granddaughter birthday we arrived at 5pm, greeted warmly by the staff who made a big fuss of the 3 very young people in the..."
Joan Bolton
"Once again I can not fault this place. Amazing food and friendly staff. Well worth a visit......."
Kay Hildreth
"Delicious authentic Italian family food and their Sunday roast is one of my favourites. Staff are really friendly. Brilliant service! I can't..."
Jasmine Davidge
"As always sensational food! The chicken and steak were amazing! I didn't order either but stole both off my husbands plate �. Staff make you feel..."
Kailey Smith
"Came here first time with a friend for lunch today and must say it was amazing from food to the service !! Excellent value for money I will be back..."
Nichola Lant
"Great Sunday dinner, huge portions and the best Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
We always have a wonderful meal and the staff are all very..."
Rachel
"Meal out with visiting family on Saturday, no problem booking. Excellent food as..."
Helento Robson
"Great selection of food, speedy service and friendly atmosphere. Good kids options. Plenty of desserts to choose from. Not too pricey. We always like..."
Alan Anderson
"Visited here for the first time for Sunday lunch with my partner and two young kids. What a find, a fantastic restaurant, great service and amazing..."
Jenny Glover
"Lovely hidden gem.
Food was 5*
Cooked very well. Arrived nice and hot.
All meals were delicious.
Lovely service from the waiters too.
Would..."
Amanda Cranmer
"Amazing food great service. Im editing reviews this as we've been back 4 more times since. If i could give it a higher rating i would! The food is..."
laura richardson
"Me and my husband went for a meal here for our 12th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely amazing!!! I would highly recommend this place!!! The..."
Hayley Staton
"This evening was our first time at Davanti, but definitely won't be our last. Service, great. I like the fact that things were anticipated before..."
MARGARET CHAMBERLAIN
"Our first time here and it won't be our last! Lovely food, excellent service from friendly staff, great value for money. Overall a fantastic night..."
Carolyn Smoult
"Arrived early for the cheaper 2 course option for lunch . The muscles starter was amazing and plenty of it . Pizza main was just as good and was a..."
Steve Hindmarsh
"Pleasant atmosphere, offering a good variety of options. Sensible portions of well cooked..."
K R
"Well my god what an absolute hidden gem! If I could give 6 stars I would
Didn't know what to expect but was blown away by the friendly and..."
Andrew Davison
"Another impromptu but wonderfully tremendous dinner..."
Fiona Mackenzie
"We had a lovely group meal here, with excellent food (especially the seafood) and drinks. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We did have to wait..."
J T
"Haven't been for a few years although got delivery during COVID. Even better then remembered. Food excellent and lunchtime special so good value for..."
Lynda Gannaway
"Great quality food and fast delivery, portions are pretty big too so it’s good value for..."
Robbie Mitchell
"Always fast service, large portions and delicious food. Amazing value for money. Best pizzas in Whitley Bay. I refuse to eat Italian anywhere..."
Lucy W
"First time eater but my family are regulars and I can understand why. The staff are very attentive, nice and make you feel welcomed from the moment..."
M M (Menza)
"What a fantastic gem!
Let’s start with the interior: Well finished with comfy seats, great lighting and some great decoration. It’s really sets..."
"Absolutely amazing place. We visited for ours and my parents anniversary. Great atmosphere. The owner was lovely & he even brought out dishes for us..."
Danielle Peters
"By far the best and most authentic Italian restaurant in the North East. Simple but incredibly delicious food, and a cosy atmosphere reminiscent of..."
Stacey Seddon
"Authentic taste of Italy, fabulous food and a charming host/chef. Be prepared to wait for your food but delicious complimentary dishes filled in the..."
Sheila Collier
"Visited Sorrento's with family for the first time in a long time. Food was beautiful and the service could not have been better in this small..."
Jennifer Lythe
"Lovely intimate little one-man-band restaurant. Authentic food and great service. Very reasonably priced and we even got a few extra dishes free of..."
ponsaelius
"Lovely and interesting bespoke interior, very personal service. Lovely freshly made food. Chef brought out his soup for us to try along with a..."
Carl Marshall
"Thank you for a wonderful evening Romolo. It was my sons first visit. We loved all of the food we ordered ( lasagne and spaghetti bolognese) and the..."
Beverley Ferguson
"Lovely and relaxed restaurant with delicious meals served by the lovely chef. He went above and beyond, with complimentary dishes, including a..."
Jemima Taylor
"We had a lovely meal here in this bijou restaurant. Ordered two dishes and was also provided with a complimentary dish! Lovely surprise. The..."
P B
"Lovely to find this restaurant open again! We have dined here regularly for some time as we enjoy Romolo's authentic Italian cooking. A quirky place..."
Jane Capot
"Best Italian Restaurant in North East! Owner is so friendly and the food is..."
Rachel Brown
"This is a new favourite, the food is amazing and although it’s not the most posh place I’ve been to, you’ve got to look past this and enjoy the..."
gareth nichol
"Service slow, but worth the wait. Food..."
Gerry Beldon
"Very nice authentic Italian meal and good service, highly..."
A B
"The best Italian restaurant in Whitley Bay. Ignore any negative reviewers, they just don’t have the capacity to fully appreciate this..."
Dan Bailey
"Sorrento's is different. Tiny restaurant serving home cooked Italian style food. Very simple but authentic. Proprietor friendly but a one man band,..."
Andrew Walker
"Amazing restaurant. Best Italian I’ve ever been- I travel the uk! So..."
Rob Harrison
"We thought we'd give this place a try. What an incredible surprise! The food was authentic and the quality was way above the usual standard of local..."
B
"Service was amazing, great little Italian food was beautiful, for authentic Italian this can not be beat! Had some really nice drinks! Sambuca if..."
"Lovely little cafe and art gallery. The pistachio cake was the best ever cake I've had 😋😋. Nice to look at all the paintings for sale. Will..."
Marian Nicholson
"Lovely place in lush surroundings. Even though its just off the main road you feel nicely isolated from the sounds of the traffic.
The food is..."
Goo Gillybear
"Lovely coffees and cannolis, dog friendly which is nice to see. Didn't get food on this occasion but have in the past and it was very tasty. Nice to..."
Gem
"A favourite of mine. Lovely place, pity the music has changed, a bit too loud now for chatting, I loved the Andrea Bocelli tunes in the background,..."
JACQUELINE HALL
"Good sandwiches, nice desserts, great coffee.
Usually able to sit inside or out, but why would you when you have the sea views a short 30 second..."
David McClinton
"Popped into the Links Gallery for a couple of cappuccinos and their amazing..."
Alex Watson
"Great cafe on the prom behind the rendezvous cafe. Lovely selection of cakes and hot drinks. Can be a bit cramped when..."
Emily oates
"Lovely little gallery with really nice food.
Staff were very pleasant and there were some beautiful paintings hung on the..."
jayne woodbridge
"Great place to stop for refreshments. Food looked lovely. We didn't eat because we had breakfast at..."
William Brumby
"Excellent place to visit for a coffee or a snack.... well worth the..."
Brian Mckie
"The staff in here know their way around a coffee machine. Thick, creamy and intense coffee made, in my opinion, just perfect. Have only tried a few..."
Felix Wowk
"Staff so friendly & professional. Love going here for sit-in breakfast. We usually have the sausage ciabatta washed down with decaffeinated vanilla..."
Alison Targar
"Superb cafe and dog friendly, coffee is the best in the area, lovely food ranging from cakes and scones to amazing toasties and pasta. We are..."
Steve Rawlings
"Very friendly place, dog friendly on the patio. Great food and delicious..."
Carol Johnsen
"Good atmosphere ,busy, friendly staff. They are dog friendly and that's a big bonus as we are well known for dog ownership in the area. There is a..."
Richard Nattress
"Great place to stop off at for a coffee, cake or light..."
Susan Robson
"Great stop off place for quick bite to eat. Gallery good if you like pictures and..."
"I've been before and not been majorly impressed but went for a friend's birthday over Sunday Lunch. Roast dinner was actually pretty good, well..."
Caroline L
"An absolutely amazing restaurant, the food is delicious, and really reasonably priced. There's a really nice, cosy, and friendly atmosphere inside..."
Jessie Brown
"Great food, lovely staff.
We came here to celebrate my husband’s birthday. The staff pulled out all the stops to ensure we had a fantastic time...."
Ann Kelly
"Came here for a birthday meal and honestly don’t have a bad word to say at all food was lush staff were lovely and friendly. Will be back..."
Katie Galbraith
"The food here is wonderful, with a varied menu. A lovely atmosphere which suits all ages, thanks to their attentive and friendly staff. Our favourite..."
Keith Lowe
"Never visited a sambuca before and I would say for the price it was decent value. Had the potato skins and cheesy garlic bread for a starter and..."
Adam Miller
"Id call this place a banker - great value for money, quick service and good food. Destination for all our family birthday..."
Rob Leonard
"Just had Sunday lunch. The restaurant was very comfortable and the team very friendly. We both had the roast beef dinner and profiteroles for..."
Karen Jeeves
"Food was amazing as always, staff were very..."
Marie Rand
"I didnt have high expectations as but the food was really, very nice staff anf friendly and food was very good and price very very..."
Wayne Richardson
"Really nice food for a great price, staff are..."
Henry
"Could not have been better, absolutely brilliant. Staff were a credit, food was..."
Paul Oliver
"Fantastic food great service very friendly staff overall a fantastic night and great value for..."
"Great Sunday dinner, huge portions and the best Yorkshire puddings and gravy.
We always have a wonderful meal and the staff are all very..."
Rachel
"Meal out with visiting family on Saturday, no problem booking. Excellent food as..."
Helento Robson
"Great selection of food, speedy service and friendly atmosphere. Good kids options. Plenty of desserts to choose from. Not too pricey. We always like..."
Alan Anderson
"Visited here for the first time for Sunday lunch with my partner and two young kids. What a find, a fantastic restaurant, great service and amazing..."
Jenny Glover
"Lovely hidden gem.
Food was 5*
Cooked very well. Arrived nice and hot.
All meals were delicious.
Lovely service from the waiters too.
Would..."
Amanda Cranmer
"Amazing food great service. Im editing reviews this as we've been back 4 more times since. If i could give it a higher rating i would! The food is..."
laura richardson
"Me and my husband went for a meal here for our 12th wedding anniversary and it was absolutely amazing!!! I would highly recommend this place!!! The..."
Hayley Staton
"This evening was our first time at Davanti, but definitely won't be our last. Service, great. I like the fact that things were anticipated before..."
MARGARET CHAMBERLAIN
"Our first time here and it won't be our last! Lovely food, excellent service from friendly staff, great value for money. Overall a fantastic night..."
Carolyn Smoult
"Arrived early for the cheaper 2 course option for lunch . The muscles starter was amazing and plenty of it . Pizza main was just as good and was a..."
Steve Hindmarsh
"Pleasant atmosphere, offering a good variety of options. Sensible portions of well cooked..."
K R
"Well my god what an absolute hidden gem! If I could give 6 stars I would
Didn't know what to expect but was blown away by the friendly and..."
Andrew Davison
"Another impromptu but wonderfully tremendous dinner..."
Fiona Mackenzie
"We had a lovely group meal here, with excellent food (especially the seafood) and drinks. Staff were very friendly and attentive. We did have to wait..."
J T
"Haven't been for a few years although got delivery during COVID. Even better then remembered. Food excellent and lunchtime special so good value for..."
Lynda Gannaway
"Great quality food and fast delivery, portions are pretty big too so it’s good value for..."
Robbie Mitchell
"Always fast service, large portions and delicious food. Amazing value for money. Best pizzas in Whitley Bay. I refuse to eat Italian anywhere..."
Lucy W
"First time eater but my family are regulars and I can understand why. The staff are very attentive, nice and make you feel welcomed from the moment..."
M M (Menza)
"What a fantastic gem!
Let’s start with the interior: Well finished with comfy seats, great lighting and some great decoration. It’s really sets..."
Daniel Bellfield
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