We’ve rounded up the top-rated Italian sit-in restaurants in the city according to Google reviews, with those featured rating 4.6 or above.
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1. Wild Fire, Deptford, 4.9
Famed for their Neapolitan-style pizza and inventive sides, Wild Fire take the top spot for Italian restaurants in the city with a rating of 4.9. One recent diner said: "We've been meaning to come here for ages and boy, did it not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere and the pizza's were incredible. Best Pizza in Sunderland and one of the best restaurants in the city 5*." | Sunderland Echo
2. Vito's, Sheepfolds Stables, 4.8
Recently making it into OpenTable's UK Top 100, Vito's has also impressed Google reviewers with a score of 4.8. One diner from the past month said: "Fabulous lunch at Vito’s! Beautifully prepared and cooked authentic Italian dishes. The fresh pasta and slow cooked ragu Bolognese was wonderful. Great wine paring at a decent price. Highly recommended." | Sunderland Echo
3. Italian Kitchen, Thompson Road, 4.7
A local restaurant favourite, The Italian Kitchen is regularly top-rated in the city. One impressed diner said: "Booked a table for 2 the day before on just what we read on the reviews. And we weren't disappointed, the food was outstanding. Italian cuisine is my favourite and the crab ravioli was to die for, I also tried my wife's dish which was spaghetti carbonara which again was delicious ( very rich). Had the dishes with a side order of garlic bread with caramel onions." | Google maps
4. Bellini, Seaburn Dene, 4.7
Another Italian restaurant that's dishing up popular food is Bellini in Seaburn Dene with a rating of 4.7. One diner wrote on the review platform in the past month said: "Went with friends today. Food was fantastic, portions very generous. Good value for money. Staff attentive and friendly. Gelato was amazing! Would definitely recommend and will definitely be returning." | Sunderland Echo