Best Authentic Restaurants in Sunderland

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Vito's Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(38)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sunderland

Booked 13 times today

Vito's Osteria, the restaurant of authentic Italian cuisine, serves food prepared with traditional recipes and fine Italian wine in a relaxed atmosphere. It is located in a charming converted barn that has been transformed into a dining and entertainment center in the city of Sunderland.

2. The Engine Room

4.4

Awesome(785)

Price: Moderate

• British • Sunderland

Booked 16 times today

Welcome to the Engine RoomGreat quality food, produced from fresh and locally sourced produce, is teamed with a fantastic range of drinks – from soft drinks, and beers to cocktails. Sitting inside the lovingly restored Old Fire Station, within the heart of Sunderland’s cultural quarter the Engine Room is the perfect place to enjoy a meal before visiting the theatre, mark a special occasion or simply meet with friends for a fun night in the city.

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3. Marcellos Ristorante

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Price: Moderate

• Italian • Durham

Welcome to MarcellosMarcellos Restaurant serves a wide range of authentic Italian dishes with a contemporary flair, with many awards and nominations over the last 20 years, showcases the gastronomic heritage of Italy with critically acclaimed pizza, pasta and meat or fish dishes. We offer a relaxed dining experience at our restaurant, situated in the heart of Sunderland. Expect at Marcellos Restaurant delicious food, excellent wine, and a relaxing atmosphere. Marcello’s team are always on hand to give a taste of little Italy to make your dining experience one that you will be sharing with your friends, keeping you returning time and time again. From romantic meals to family outings, working lunches or big parties, Marcellos offers something for everyone.Buon Appetito!

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4. The French Quarter

4.8

Exceptional(2450)

Price: Expensive

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 39 times today

The French Quarter is a relaxed neighbourhood restaurant & wine Bar in a community of unique and quirky businesses in Newcastle city Centre. We are a friendly and approachable team of people, with a passion for the good things in life. Born from nostalgia for a traditional style of commerce and a desire to challenge perceptions that French dining is formal or fussy, we work with independent suppliers to offer a regularly changing wine list & tapas style menu. We have created a casual and sociable environment where customers are invited to experience our food, try our wines, shop from our deli and share our love of all things French!

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5. Côte Brasserie - Newcastle

4.6

Exceptional(114)

Price: Moderate

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 54 times today

Cote is inspired by the brasseries of Paris, serving authentic French dishes all day in our classically designed restaurants. We are committed to producing authentic French classics, freshly cooked to order, from the highest quality sourced ingredients.

6. Gaucho Newcastle

4.3

Awesome(504)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 45 times today

Join us this December at Gaucho, where we’ll be serving up festive dishes and drinks with an Argentinian twist, perfect for corporate celebrations, Christmas parties and family gatherings!Join us at the best steak restaurant in Newcastle, offering a taste of Argentinian cuisine, alongside premium cocktails, in a spectacular setting.The engine room behind Britain’s Industrial Revolution, Newcastle is the birthplace of the Golden Age of coal, iron and steam. Home to the locomotive, ship building, electric lighting, turbine power and once the largest glass-producing centre in the world, Newcastle laid the foundation for the UK’s prosperity, forging intercontinental relationships and helping to affirm global strength.Gaucho is now the custodian of a painstakingly restored Grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending a sophisticated elegance with industrial elements, reflecting the city’s legacy for impeccable craftsmanship.

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7. Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

4.2

Awesome(647)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 62 times today

If your preferred date or time not available, please call us on 0191 933 6994 or email us on Newcastle@ginorestaurants.com and one of our team will try everything possible to accommodate your preferred date and time.Gino D'Acampo Newcastle is a beautiful light, open plan restaurant with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood it – it’s a real mood booster. That’s not all, we also have a huge contemporary terrace overlooking the iconic River Tyne, I can’t wait for you to see it.Serving real Italian food as it should be, the menu really does have something for everyone. Check out my new lounge bar as well, it serves one of the biggest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the UK, with over 30 varieties for you to choose from. Pop by for a drink after work or enjoy one or two while you dine, the choice is yours.Buon Appetito.

8. Star of Siam at the Highfield Hotel

4.6

Exceptional(124)

Price: Moderate

• Thai • Durham

From Bangkok to Tyne and Wear, East Rainton restaurant The Star of Siam brings a real flavour of South East Asia to North East England. Set within the Highfield Hotel, a modern, well-appointed stop off within reach of Durham, Sunderland and the North Pennines, The Star of Siam is the longest established Thai restaurant in the region, providing hotel residents and local guests with delicious Eastern food for many years. Praised by press and recipient of a number of awards and accolades, including the prestigious Thai Select Award, The Star of Siam specialises in extremely authentic food, cooked by a team of talented cooks led by a head chef who perfected his trade in the world famous Bangkok Mandarin Oriental on the banks of the Chao Praya river.

9. Aveika

4.1

Excellent(822)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 1 time today

Aveika Restaurant & Late Bar is a modern, creative Asian Inspired & Grill that takes its inspiration from the Japanese concept of an ‘Izakaya’. Aveika is a sophisticated establishment where the atmosphere is both stylish and vibrant.The Robata grill serves a wide range of locally sourced meats and poultry, organic vegetables and seafood, prepared and served with in-house sauces and marinades. Our style of food is ‘authentic yet not traditional’, a modern interpretation of traditional Asian inspired cuisine, where the emphasis is centred on creating a harmony of flavours. Our sushi bar offers wide variety of fresh fish for use as sashimi, nigiri, maki and speciality rolls.

10. Fiume

4.2

Awesome(1569)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Washington

Booked 41 times today

Having earned a remarkable reputation for mouth-watering Italian food and outstanding customer service over the last 15 years, Ristorante Fiume and River Bar continue to please visitors of all ages. We're a family focused restaurant serving an array of authentic homemade Italian dishes 7 days a week, whilst downstairs River Bar offers a great place to relax and socialise while enjoying stunning views across the River Wear.

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Mick
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Fantastic and when some restaurants absolutely rip you off on wine mark up lovely French red below £30
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Côte Brasserie - NewcastlePrice: Moderate• French• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.6
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Jess
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Amazing food and staff a must try if you haven’t already 🙌
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Vito's OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sunderland
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4.8
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Jenny
Newcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A really nice restaurant. Lovely inside. It was very busy which was good to see. Obviously popular. First time visit and I’d love to go back. The food was really good. Great choice. The prices were great. HUGE wine choice. The staff were good. Can’t fault anything. Definitely worth a visit.
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The French QuarterPrice: Expensive• French• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.8
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maggie
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 20, 2024
Great venue - a little noisy but to be expected on the last Fri before Christmas Helpful and friendly staff Not rushed at all despite it being so busy Will definitely visit again
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The Engine RoomPrice: Moderate• British• Sunderland
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4.4

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Vito's Osteria

2. The Engine Room

3. Marcellos Ristorante

4. The French Quarter

5. Côte Brasserie - Newcastle

6. Gaucho Newcastle

7. Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

8. Star of Siam at the Highfield Hotel

9. Aveika

10. Fiume

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