Gino D'Acampo

You're walking along the Tyne, the quayside's doing its thing, and you duck into this bright, approachable Italian spot inside the INNSiDE hotel. It's not trying to be fancy or intimidating — there's a real warmth to it. The kitchen keeps things honest: handmade pasta, quality ingredients, no messing about with pretentious twists. Whether you're after a proper carbonara or one of those wood-fired pizzas they're known for, there's a sense that someone's actually thought about what they're cooking. It's the kind of place locals bring mates to, not the sort that feels like you need to dress up or book three months ahead.