The best restaurants serving Italian food in North East

Phoneline was constantly engaged when trying to book a table, took a chance and turned up Friday evening, was initially told there was no room, but they were able to find a table for us, thank you for this. Steaks all around plus surf and turf, food was beautiful, this is about my 5th visit, its just keeps on getting better and better, lobster and prawns were out of this world. Has to be the best meal I have ever had anywhere. Many thanks to David and your staff, excellent, excellent, excellent. Can't wait for our next night out.

Just had lunch with my mum and sister . The food was absolutely delicious. Everyone was faultless but there were 2 standouts- the arancini- best I’ve ever had and the homemade seafood ravioli was outstanding

Couldn’t fault anything, amazing with all tables, patient and professional, highly recommend. Food was outstanding and the bill even better!! For a busy Saturday night the 2 lasses working were amazing, even handled a rather tipsy customer with nothing but respect without disturbing any other diners. We will be back.

Lovely food. Great service. Friendly locals. Lovely decor. Great deli food for sale. Opened early.

What a fantastic find this place is. On a few days away, we were wandering around, looking for a dog-friendly place to eat and stumbled upon this place. The atmosphere is relaxed, the beer is good (and local), the food is delicious and they welcomed the dog too. We had the vegetarian mezze. It is absolutely the best meal out we have had in a long, long time. Can’t wait to be back in Marske so we can visit again.

Amazing food always lovely staff always so happy Love trying new foods aswell from here it’s stunning as I love all foods

Arrived a little earlier than expected after an almost 200 mile motorbike ride. We were shown to our room in an annex to the pub. A very nice room with absolutely everything we could have needed.There are only 3 rooms in the annex, each with a very pleasant outside seating area (there were even throws and an electronic fly zapper). We had opted for twin beds which were comfortable but a little narrow for my large husband. After settling in we went for a beer in the pub - everyone was very friendly, staff and local customers and their dogs. After a shower, big cubicle, big showerhead and plenty of hot water, we had our evening meal at the pub as there was nowhere else nearby and thoroughly enjoyed everything Italian style. They even have a Doggie Menu! Not Italian. Breakfast was fantastic - help yourself to cereal, fruit, yogurt, croissants, tea/cafeteire coffee/juice, hubby had the full English and I had the continental which was unbelievable - selection of proper continental meats, 3 different cheeses, tomatoes, olives and toasted ciabatta. Our compliments went to the chef. An exceptional stay, definitely recommended.

Great restaurant. The best I’ve ever been with my family. Great food and great service. The fillet was amazing and the wine was real Italian wine.

Love the support I get at this place!!

Staff are lovely , so helpful, so polite. Purchased a lasagne and frittata plus salad to take away...both absolutely perfect. Thank you!

Beautiful food, great service and a very cosy atmosphere. I think this is one of the best Italian restaurants in the area and would highly recommend to anyone!

My husband and I were staying at the travelodge, station road, Durham and decided we would walk into Durham for something to eat. We spotted the Little Sicily Italian restaurant just in front of the hotel and decided to grab a pizza. I can recommend the food, the pizza was lovely and staff very pleasant. If you're staying at the travelodge go no further, try the Little Sicily Italian restaurant.

Great little spot with lovely food and great service, would recommend as one of the best eats i've tried so far in north shields. Will be back with a bottle of wine next time since it's BYOB

Food amazing, far too much to eat, atmosphere so inviting and relaxed, the young man on the bar knew his stuff, very attentive and informative and will definitely be returning, well recommended