We are lucky to have some fantastic Italian restaurants in Sunderland, but which ones are considered to be the best by diners who have eaten at the sites themselves?
Using Google reviews, we’ve put together the top places to eat pizza, pasta and more Italian favourites across the city and beyond.
1. Bistro Romano
Bistro Romano in Cleadon has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 208 Google reviews. Photo: Google
2. Knowledge
The new Knowledge restaurant in the old Boar's Head has a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 33 Google reviews. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Italian Kitchen
Italian Kitchen on Thompson Road in Fulwell has a 4.7 out of 5 rating from a staggering 1,438 Google reviews. Photo: Google
4. Bellini
Seaburn's Bellini Italian on Dovedale Road has a 4.7 rating from 977 Google reviews. Photo: Google