While all the staple Italian places, such as Angelo’s, The Ivy House, Italian Kitchen, San Marino, Martino’s, Bellini, Luciano’s. Roma, Marcello’s and many more are still serving slices of the classic dish, the past couple of years has seen a wave of new pizza businesses set up shop in the city who’ve got creative with their offerings, from restaurants to pop-up ventures.
To mark National Pizza Day 2022, on February 9, here’s some of the best new kids on the block to tuck into in Sunderland and Seaham, from Detroit-style pizza to slices served from a converted horse trailer with an in-built oven.
9. Zza pizzeria, Stack Seaburn
For more al fresco pizza, head to Stack Seaburn where Zza Pizzeria is one of 10 street food traders from which to choose. The shipping container village has proved a huge success since it opened, attracting 700,000 visitors in its first year. Now restrictions have lifted, it's for walk-ins only, unless you've booked an event night. Photo: submitted
10. Fyre Pizza, pop up
Fyre Pizza is another pop up which launched in Lockdown. Owner Michael Smith prepares his pizzas in his specialist Ooni oven at various locations. He's one of many pop ups to look out for at the Vaux Taproom in Roker. You can also book him for private parties at the taproom. Photo: JPI Media