Just Italy Café
Quick info
About Just Italy Café
On Saville St W in North Shields, Just Italy Café serves Italian food across a menu of 58 dishes. Choices include focaccia al rosmarino and bruschetta al pomodoro to start, with grilled caprino and caramelised onions and parmigiana di melanzane among the mains, alongside a Sicilian-style plate. The café operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. It opens Tuesday to Saturday and stays closed on Mondays and Sundays, giving the week a set rhythm around those five service days. The menu's breadth, spanning starters, focaccia and baked dishes, points to a kitchen built for repeat visits rather than a short fixed list.
Menu & Prices
58 dishes · mains £7–17- FOCACCIA AL ROSMARINO£7.50
- BRUSCHETTA AL POMODORO£7.00
- ALLA SICILIANA£13.50
- FOCACCIA AL POMODORO£8.50
- GRILLED CAPRINO & CARAMELISED ONIONS£8.00
- PARMIGIANA DI MELANZANE£10.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention calzone, white chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, homemade pasta and chips.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention calzone, white chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, homemade pasta and chips.
Customer Review Summary
The calzone draws particular praise, described as authentic and unlike any other, with the cheesecake, a white chocolate and hazelnut version, singled out too. Reviewers also mention the pasta, starters, and chips as consistently good, with reasonable prices and friendly staff who look after diners. Several describe returning repeatedly, calling it homemade and full of flavour.
Customer Review Summary
The calzone draws particular praise, described as authentic and unlike any other, with the cheesecake, a white chocolate and hazelnut version, singled out too. Reviewers also mention the pasta, starters, and chips as consistently good, with reasonable prices and friendly staff who look after diners. Several describe returning repeatedly, calling it homemade and full of flavour.
Featured reviews
- Daniel Mayne
“The best Italian Restaurant I have EVER been to!! Been here 3 times now and the food just gets better and better!!”
- S
“Honestly, the food here is absolutely delicious! It was my first time trying it, but definitely not the last. I’ve never tried a better Italian restaurant. The pasta and the starters have a flavor I’ve never tasted before in my life. It truly felt like home!”
- Lydia Harrison-Graham
“Great, homemade italian food Very reasonable prices Staff are always friendly and look after you …”
- Tom Hall
“Over the years, I’ve visited countless Italian restaurants across the UK, but I can honestly say I’ve never had food quite like this. The ingredients were incredibly fresh and of the highest quality, and every dish felt authentic and full of flavour. I’ll include photos of my meal, but even they don’t quite do it justice, it was genuinely one of the best meals I’ve ever had. This place deserves recognition for just how good it is. I had the calzone, and I’ve never experienced one like it before. It was proper, authentic Italian cuisine at its finest. The staff were warm and welcoming, and the chef even came out to ask how our meal was. We told him it was right up there with the best we’ve ever had, and we meant every word. And the cheesecake… something else entirely. White chocolate and hazelnut, rich but perfectly balanced, and it just melted in your mouth. I’ve never had anything quite like it. This place is a real hidden gem. The care and effort that goes into the food is clear in every bite. Outstanding work, I’ll definitely be returning soon.”
- David McClinton
“Reasonable pizza and pasta place. No one else there but we were a bit early. Chips very nice indeed! Service great!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Italian Restaurants near Just Italy Café
- Circo Italian Kitchen4.55335.4 mi away
break bagel, blue coconut matcha, pancakes
- Santino's4.23295.9 mi away£10–20
parmo, pizza, lasagna
- Gabriele's4.64245.9 mi away£10–60
pizza with cheese pull, thin crust pizza, lasagna
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Italy Café | 4.9276 | — | — | calzone, white chocolate hazelnut cheesecake, homemade pasta |
| Circo Italian Kitchen | 4.5533 | 5.4 mi away | — | break bagel, blue coconut matcha, pancakes |
| Santino's | 4.2329 | 5.9 mi away | £10–20 | parmo, pizza, lasagna |
| Gabriele's | 4.6424 | 5.9 mi away | £10–60 | pizza with cheese pull, thin crust pizza, lasagna |
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