Roberto's Pizza House

You'll walk past this unassuming spot on Piccadilly dozens of times before realising what you've been missing. Step inside and you're transported to a proper Italian family restaurant, complete with checkered tablecloths and the kind of warm service that makes you feel like a regular from day one. The pizza bases are thin-crust perfection – crispy edges with just enough chew in the middle to hold those generous toppings. This isn't trendy sourdough nonsense or Instagram-friendly Neapolitan fare. It's honest, no-frills Italian cooking that's been winning over Hanley locals for years. The pasta portions are enormous, the prices are fair, and they actually know how to make a proper tiramisu. Book ahead at weekends – half of Stoke seems to have cottoned on.