Bianco - Sunderland

You're walking past the Victorian terraces of Green Terrace in the city centre, and Bianco's the kind of place that makes you actually want to stop in. It's got that warm Italian neighbourhood feel — nothing pretentious, just good food done properly. The pasta's made with real care, the pizzas come out with proper char, and there's a wine list that doesn't try to show off. It's become a proper go-to for Sunderland locals who know their way around a menu, and you can see why from the moment you walk in.