10 Restaurants in Sunderland

Some of Sunderland's best restaurants serve up a slice of Italian gastronomic culture by the North Sea, creating a magical dining experience in the process. If you're working in the centre of town, there are al fresco trattorias with garden terraces and sought-after chefs, who create rustic-style pizzas and put their own stamp on familiar pasta dishes. Other places feature firebrick pizza ovens, while there are family-run spots that specialise in rich, meaty Bolognese sauces. Then there are intimate places that lay out candlelit place settings and make every bite something to savour. If you are in the mood for an Italian banquet, Sunderland's restaurants are superb places to be.

Kebabs are a staple of the North East diet, especially when you're coming home from a football match or an evening out with friends. But have you tried Sunderland's gourmet kebab restaurants? If you haven’t, you're really missing out, but we've got the solution. Quandoo's database features some fabulous Turkish and Arabic restaurants in Sunderland, where succulent lamb kebabs compete with healthy Egyptian stews and couscous dishes. Try some slow-cooked kleftiko, go for veggie alternatives featuring grilled halloumi cheese or find out how the unique herb marinade makes Adana kebabs so delicious. You won't want to go back to late night doners ever again.