La Casetta
Authentic Italian and Mediterranean restaurant on the Esplanade, known for its warm, family-friendly atmosphere and generous portions. Popular happy hour pizza and pasta deal available Tuesday to Saturday.
About La Casetta
La Casetta is an Italian and Mediterranean restaurant at 33 Esplanade, Whitley Bay, describing itself as a recent addition to the town's dining scene. It has a warm, family-friendly atmosphere and uses fresh, locally sourced ingredients across a menu of pizza, pasta and Mediterranean dishes. The restaurant opens for evening service from Tuesday to Saturday and runs an early-evening happy hour offer on selected pizza and pasta from Tuesday to Saturday. Its Esplanade setting sits close to the seafront and promenade.
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