
Just Italy Café
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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.
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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 byob no corkage, seafood pasta, pizzas and pastas and octopus and potato salad.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention byob no corkage, seafood pasta, pizzas and pastas and octopus and potato salad.
Customer Review Summary
Pasta draws the most praise at Just Italy Café, with reviewers calling the seafood pasta some of the best they have had and one naming it the best pasta they have eaten in Britain. Close behind are the calzone, pizzas, and an octopus and potato salad one reviewer cannot stop thinking about, plus a white chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake described as rich but balanced. Others point to the starters, the chips, and the homemade cooking, with several saying the ingredients taste fresh and the dishes feel authentic. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer notes the chef came out to ask how the meal was. The restaurant is BYOB with no corkage, which reviewers call a plus, and one mentions an off licence along the road. The one criticism is limited choice, with a reviewer wanting more pizzas, particularly meaty ones. Several return visits are mentioned, including one family celebrating a birthday.
Customer Review Summary
Pasta draws the most praise at Just Italy Café, with reviewers calling the seafood pasta some of the best they have had and one naming it the best pasta they have eaten in Britain. Close behind are the calzone, pizzas, and an octopus and potato salad one reviewer cannot stop thinking about, plus a white chocolate and hazelnut cheesecake described as rich but balanced. Others point to the starters, the chips, and the homemade cooking, with several saying the ingredients taste fresh and the dishes feel authentic. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and one reviewer notes the chef came out to ask how the meal was. The restaurant is BYOB with no corkage, which reviewers call a plus, and one mentions an off licence along the road. The one criticism is limited choice, with a reviewer wanting more pizzas, particularly meaty ones. Several return visits are mentioned, including one family celebrating a birthday.
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 …”
- Google user
“This Little Italian restaurant is so good. Lovely service. Food is Excellent! And one of the best place's to go to in North Shields.. I will be definitely coming back. Fab Atmosphere 👌”
- Google user
“Best pasta I have had in Britain absolutely incredible. Wish I knew about the corkage policy before hand as that's a real plus.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“Just Italy cafè is a small business born from an idea of their owner Francesco in the city of North Shields, UK. As skilled Chef, he directly operate the business. At Just Italy you can find most of Italian food specialties and a friendly environment from early morning to dinner time. We aim to bring a little taste of Italy in the middle of Tyne and Wear with the best choice of Italian ingredients supplied by our partners. Our Mission is provide a wide range of Italian food served straight inside our cafè or delivered in front of your house. We are sure you will remain satisfied because we love what we doing.”
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Italian restaurants near Just Italy Café
- Cassia Sambuca4.51,0290.4 mi£1–15
three course special, steak, sunday roast
- Davanti Classico4.49841.1 mi£20–30
sunday lunch set menu, garlic mushrooms, generous portions
- Sambuca South Shields4.31,0551.2 mi
lunch deal, minestrone soup, three course menu
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Italy Café | 4.9276 | — | — | byob no corkage, seafood pasta, pizzas and pastas |
| Cassia Sambuca | 4.51,029 | 0.4 mi | £1–15 | three course special, steak, sunday roast |
| Davanti Classico | 4.4984 | 1.1 mi | £20–30 | sunday lunch set menu, garlic mushrooms, generous portions |
| Sambuca South Shields | 4.31,055 | 1.2 mi | — | lunch deal, minestrone soup, three course menu |
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