Friday, October 17, marks National Pasta Day 2025 and we have plenty of places to get involved in the celebrations here in South Tyneside.
As a way of enjoying the day, we’ve put together a list of the borough’s top Italian restaurants, based on their Google reviews.
Everyone has their favourite pasta day so whether you’re after a carbonara or a lasagne, there is something on this list.
Take a look below.

9. Tino’s Italian Restaurant, Jarrow
Tino’s Italian Restaurant, on Fellgate Avenue, in Jarrow, has a 4.6* rating from 221 Google reviews. | Google Maps

10. Mambo II, Hebburn
Mambo II, on Prince Consort Road, in Hebburn, has a 4.5* rating from 443 Google reviews. | Google Maps

11. Da Vinci's, South Shields
Da Vinci's, on Ocean Road, in South Shields, has a 4.4* rating from 515 Google reviews. | Google Maps

12. Vespa Italian Bar & Steakhouse, Jarrow
Vespa Italian Bar & Steakhouse, on Primrose Hill, in Jarrow, has a 4.3* rating from 666 Google reviews. | Google Maps

