From pizza to pasta, Italian cuisine has been popular in the UK for decades with residents across the country desperate for a taste of the Mediterranean.
Wherever there is demand for food, retstaurants are quick to pop up and there are some incredible Italian restaurants acorss Newcastle.
These are the top rated Italian restaurants across Tyneside.
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These are the top rated Italian restaurants across Tyneside.
5. Twenty Twenty
Bar and restaurant Twenty Twenty located in the Bigg Market which is known for its large pizzas and bottomless brunches, has a five star rating from 716 reviews. | Google
6. La Famiglia
La Famiglia near Westerhope has a five star rating from 324 reviews. | Google
7. Mascalzone
Mascalzone in Heaton has a five star rating from 818 reviews. | Google
8. Portofino
Portofino on Dean Street has a 4.5 rating from 1,878 reviews. | Google