Italian Restaurants in Gosforth (2026)

Italian restaurants outnumber every other cuisine on Gosforth High Street, and the quality is genuinely strong. From a family-run trattoria that's been booked solid since 1998 to Sardinian specialities, contemporary Italian-with-a-twist, and a Michelin Guide-adjacent seafood restaurant from the Lovage team, there's far more variety than you'd expect from a suburban high street.

Francesca's

Francesca's at 134 High Street has been a Gosforth institution since 1998. Run by the same family for over 25 years, it has earned a devoted local following for handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, fresh seafood, and classic Italian desserts. Booking is strongly recommended, especially at weekends. It's one of the most consistently busy restaurants in Gosforth for good reason. The lunch menu offers excellent value.

Best for: The established favourite, family celebrations, consistently excellent.

Corsaro

Corsaro at 197-199 High Street brings something genuinely different, Sardinian and Sicilian cuisine rooted in centuries of island tradition. The dough, the recipes, and the flavours have a depth that sets it apart from standard Italian. Look for the guttiau bread alongside the main menu. The deli counter at the front sells imported Italian goods, olive oils, cured meats, cheeses, so you can take a piece home.

Best for: Sardinian specialities, something different, deli shopping.

Basilico Ristorante

Basilico at 47 High Street has been serving classic Italian since 1990, over 35 years. This is a family-run trattoria with a rustic interior where the staff know the regulars by name. The menu doesn't chase trends: classic pasta, pizza, and Italian mains done reliably well, year after year. The kind of neighbourhood restaurant that cities twice Gosforth's size would envy.

Best for: Classic Italian, a neighbourhood trattoria, reliability.

Florence Gosforth

Florence Gosforth at 123 High Street is the Gosforth branch of the Florence restaurant group (also in Jesmond). The menu offers Italian favourites with a contemporary twist, pizza, pasta, and sharing plates alongside a wide selection of beers, gins, and cocktails. The atmosphere is relaxed and family-friendly, with a modern interior. A good mid-range option for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch.

Best for: Contemporary Italian, cocktails, family-friendly.

Osters by Lovage

Osters by Lovage at 125 High Street isn't strictly an Italian restaurant, but it comes from the same team behind Lovage in Jesmond (Michelin Guide listed, 2 AA Rosettes), and the Mediterranean-leaning seafood menu makes it a natural fit here. Fresh, seasonal oysters, ceviche, and beautifully prepared fish alongside a curated wine list. This is Gosforth's most refined dining option, and it happens to sit on the High Street between two traditional Italians.

Best for: Seafood, refined dining, the Lovage team's quality.

Raffaello

Raffaello at 149 High Street is a newer arrival opposite Central Park. Pizza, pasta, and Italian classics available to eat in or take away, with delivery through Just Eat. The interior is modern and smartly designed. A practical option for both eating in and ordering at home.

Best for: Delivery via Just Eat, eat-in or takeaway, central location.

See also our Best Pizza in Gosforth guide for a pizza-specific deep dive.