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.
13. Sambuca, Boldon Colliery
Sambuca, on Abingdon Way, in Boldon Colliery, has a 4.3* rating from 255 Google reviews. | Google Maps
14. Mambos Express, South Shields
Mambos Express, St Hilda Street, in South Shields, has a 4.3* rating from 204 Google reviews. | Google Maps
15. Sambuca, South Shields
Sambuca, on Sea Road, in South Shields, has a 4.2* rating from 998 Google reviews. | Google Maps
16. Olivetto, South Shields
Olivetto, on Sunderland Road, in South Shields, has a 4.1* rating from 146 Google reviews. | Google Maps