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Sunderland’s second restaurant week takes place from Saturday 11th March until Sunday 19th March 2017.

Restaurants from across Sunderland will be showcasing their unique flavours, offering special two and three course menus for £10 or £15 as part of Eat Drink Sunderland Restaurant Week.

Daytime cafés are offering special £5 deals.

The full list of all the restaurants and cafés taking part is below and you can download all the restaurant week menus from participating cafés and restaurants here…

Angelo’s Ristorante, 48 West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR1 1BA.
With an award-winning Italian chef under its belt, whipping up meals that could make all of Italy jealous, there is no wonder this Sunniside joint has been voted one of the top 10 Italian restaurants in England.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £15

Arabesque, 144 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 1UN.
Enjoy a true taste and feel of Egypt at the North East’s first authentic Egyptian restaurant, complete with furnishings and decor imported from the land of the pharaohs itself.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10; three courses for £15.

Asiana Fusion, Unit 2, Echo 24 Building, West Wear Street, Sunderland, SR1 1XD.
With a jam-packed menu of palate-pleasers and an unrivalled view of the Wearmouth Bridge and Sunderland docks, this well-situated pan Asian restaurant explores the flavours of Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and China.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15.

Barnett’s Restaurant, 24 Frederick Street, Sunderland, SR1 1LT.
Tucked away in a basement on Frederick St, Barnett’s Restaurant serves everything from a la carte dishes to proper home-cooked Sunday lunch, and remains a firm favourite for contemporary British cuisine in the city.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15.

Bavaria, 24 Vine Place, Sunderland, SR1 3NE.
This authentic Munich Bierkeller on Vine Place is full of the best Bavarian beers, German schnapps and home-cooked German food.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: main course for £5.

Bion Sunderland, 1 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JG.
Believe It Or Not, you can’t miss BION Sunderland. Located at the top of Holmeside street, the bar and eatery offer a great range of hearty dishes and bargain breakfasts.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £10.

Biscops @ The Minster, The Minster, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3ET.
With a selection of English dishes, including panackelty and pies, this small café brasserie at the Minster is a great find in a unique, local setting.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: main course, soup or a dessert and small soft drink for £5.

Café Purple, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3HY.
Cross the Atlantic without leaving Sunderland, with a menu packed with wings, dogs, ribs, and burgers at this Park Lane haunt. Or, if you’re up for it, take a journey further South with the café’s crispy Texan and Tennessee chicken and pulled meat mounds.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10.

Casa Italia, 15-16 Green Terrace, Sunderland, SR1 3PZ.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two course meal for £5.99 (12pm – 4pm); two course meal for £9.99 (4pm – 7pm excluding Saturday).

City Bistro, Sunderland College – City Campus, Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1.
Providing a showcase for the next generation of chefs, the training restaurant based at Sunderland College’s City Campus serves up quality, creative cuisine, at a price few can match.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15, including glass of wine.

Crumb On In, 8-10 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE.
Located inside the Home Interiors shop at Holmeside, Crumb On In is a fab place to meet up with friends for a light lunch or a slice of something nice.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any panini or toastie, cake and beverage for £5.

D’Acqua, 28 John Street, Sunderland, SR1 1JG.
Passionate local chef and owner Jimmy serves up a mix of quality French, Italian and English cuisine in the romantic cellar restaurant at John Street, using fresh produce sourced from local vendors.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10, three courses for £15.

Divino Pizzeria, 1-2 Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR1 1QB.
With pizzas to rival the size of the slices in New York City, Divino’s makes freshly made mains and home-made cakes daily, with portions that guarantee no one will leave the restaurant hungry.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10 (main course and dessert), three courses for £15.

EFES, 3 Derwent Street, Sunderland, SR1 3NT.
Drawing from their heritage and named after the popular Turkish tipple, EFES is a melting pot of cultures, fusing flavours from the Med, the Middle East and more. With meats cooked traditionally over wood charcoal, slabs of halloumi and falafel aplenty, this Turkish joint is a sure treat for the taste buds.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two starters and a main course for £10.

Elephant Tea Rooms, 72-74 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3DW.
Enjoy a warm welcome and a fantastic range of teas and coffees – and of course cake, too – in this well-loved haunt at High Street West.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: £5 – pancakes and a cup of tea, hot chocolate or coffee; £10 – Signature Yorkshire Pudding, with creamed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and rich gravy, and a drink; £15 – choose two sharing boards and a side order to enjoy as a pair.

Elizabeth’s Restaurant, 30 Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TQ.
With meals made from scratch and a quirky vintage interior, this Bridge Street restaurant has been loved by locals for years.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £10.

Fat Buddha, Whitburn Road, Seaburn, Sunderland, SR6 8AA.
Located in Seaburn, Sunderland’s lovely seaside resort, Fat Buddha Asian Bar & Kitchen offer something refreshingly different. Whether sitting enjoying the sunshine on their balcony or through their large windows, viewing the crowds on the beach through the spring & summer, or watching a storm tossed sea from the warm comfort of the Buddha – the view is always interesting, and their award winning food, cocktails and range of Asian beers are available all day every day.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three course Lunch for £10. Available 12pm – 5pm, every day; two course dinner for £15. Available 7pm – close, excludes Saturdays.

Grand Didyma, 18A John Street, Sunderland, SR1 1HT.
Enjoy the taste of Turkey in the heart of Sunderland at Grand Didyma. Located at John Street, the recently opened restaurant offers mouth-watering Turkish cuisine, traditional Meze dishes and meat served fresh from its charcoal grill.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15.

Grosvenor Casino, 6 Lambton Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TP.
This hidden treasure inside Grosvenor Casino serves up everything from salmon to steaks with a pocket-friendly price tag. And with the Eat Sunderland Restaurant Week, the prices are just getting lower.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two course set menu, plus drink and a lucky number bet for £10.

Holmeside Coffee, 27-28 Holmeside, Sunderland, SR1 3JE.
Located underneath Sunderland’s most popular music venue, Holmeside Coffee has been serving up fine cups of coffee (and cake) since 2013. More recently, it has introduced a range of tempting breakfasts and lunches, which in the past have included sky-high pastrami sandwiches and salmon and cream cheese bagels.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any artisan toast & any hot or cold drink for £5.

Italian Farmhouse Sunderland, Best Western, Roker Terrace, Sunderland, SR6 9ND.
Italian Farmhouse Sunderland’s menu takes top quality Italian ingredients together with the finest locally-sourced meat, fish and vegetable for an unrivalled dining experience. Their pizzas are made from scratch on-site and baked in our spectacular wood fired pizza oven for a truly authentic taste.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15.

Karbon Grill, Hilton Garden Inn, Vaux Brewery Way, Sunderland, SR5 1SN.
Karbon Grill is a Pan American restaurant where food is cooked on a Josper Grill, using the North East’s proud industrial heritage to inspire its name.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: coffee and Cake for £5; two courses for £10; three courses for £15.

Let There Be Crumbs, Best Western Roker Hotel, Roker Terrace, Sunderland, SR6 9ND.
A relaxing stop-off from a coastal wander, a place for catch-ups, an eatery to enjoy light bites or a spot to sit and watch the world go by with a good brew and a guilty pleasure.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: selected sandwiches for £5

Liberty Brown, 10 Hylton Retail Park, Sunderland, SR5 3XG.
Liberty Brown offer fabulous food, cracking cocktails, amazing atmosphere and a menu boasting freshly cooked & local produce – there’s something fror everyone.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10.

Sunderland Marriott Hotel, Queens Parade, Sunderland, SR6 8DB.
Visit the Seaburn Bar & Grill for delicious dining and breathtaking views of the Sunderland seafront. They offer a light bar menu and afternoon tea as well. The conservatory at the front of the restaurant is excellent for breakfast.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: cake or Danish pastry with tea or coffee for £5 all week; two course Sunday Lunch for £10; three course Sunday Lunch for £15.

No 2 Church Lane, 2 Church Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3ET.
Simple and straight to the point, No 2 Church Lane is all about beers and burgers. However, you would be fooled to think that its menus are limited, as it has an extensive list of meat, vegetarian and vegan burgers to choose from, as well as more than 70 beers.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any burger, side and selected beer or wine for £15.

Papas Tapas, Upstairs At The Isis, 26 Silksworth Row, Sunderland, SR1 3QJ.
Ever had tapas and thought it was lovely but it still left you feeling hungry? Well that won’t be a problem at Papa’s Tapas, based above The Ship Isis. With all you can eat Spanish and English tapas, freshly cooked to order, it is the only restaurant of its kind in the city centre.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any three tapas, chips and a glass of house wine or soft drink for £10.

Port Of Call, 1-3 Park Lane, Sunderland, SR1 3NX.
Delve into Sunderland’s shipbuilding past at this modern Park Lane venue, with three floors serving up a selection of real ales, cocktails and hearty meals complete with delicious home-cooked chips.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: coffee and cake for £5; two courses for £10; three courses for £15. Upgrade to all you can eat for £15.

Revolution, Victoria Building, 1-6 Low Row, Sunderland, SR1 3QD.
Situated a hop, skip and jump away from the Sunderland Empire and the Bridges, Revolution is a great place to meet friends for a catch-up over quality cocktails and tasty fodder. Plus, if the sun’s out, there’s a lovely roof terrace upstairs.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £9.95.

Royale Thai, 9 Mary Street, Sunderland, SR1.
Just two minutes away from Park Lane, this traditional Thai restaurant at Mary Street is a welcome addition to Sunderland’s restaurant scene. With exotic dishes and inviting staff, it is a brilliant place to pop for lunch, dinner or even just drinks.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10.

San Marino, 141 Chester Road, Sunderland, SR4 7HD.
San Marino is a classic Italian restaurant suitable for all occasions offering a excellent choice of dishes.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15.

Saucy Burger, 10 Hylton Retail Park, Sunderland, SR5 3XG.
Saucy Burger boasts a beefy line-up of mouth-watering burgers, topped with anything and everything you could want, from fried eggs and hash browns to honey nut cheerios and Monster Munch.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10.

Sunderland Greyhound Stadium, Newcastle Road, Sunderland, SR5 1RP.
Enjoy high quality food at unbelievable prices with a trip to the Sunderland Greyhound Stadium.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: Wednesday evening three courses for £10; Friday and Saturday evening three courses for £15.

Sweet Tooth Delivery, 211 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 1UA.
Sweet Tooth Delivery on High Street West is a cake emporium which can only be described as a dessert-lover’s heaven. With its oh-so popular Skittles Rainbow Cake and a whole host of other delectable goodies, it is a firm favourite for fans of sweet treats in the North East.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: £5 daytime offer; £10 evening offer; £15 evening offer.

Thai Bay, 34 West Sunniside, Sunderland, SR2 1BU.
Take your taste buds on a journey to the Far East with Thai Bay’s exotic dishes, with quirky names such as Drunken Duck and The Original Saucy Dirty Cow.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: lunch – two course platter with a soft drink for £9.99; evening – two courses for £15, plus tea or coffee.

The Chop House, 9 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1.
Sitting above The Dun Cow, new kid on the block – The Chop House, is the place to go for quality meat and comfort food, washed down with fine wine, spirits and good ales.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £15.

The Coffin Club Bar and Grill, 1st Floor, 15-17 Derwent Street, Sunderland, SR1 3NU.
This Derwent Street bar and grill offers an alternative experience for diners including quirky menu options such as Wing and a Prayer Chicken Wings and The Coffin Dodger ultimate parmo. Go on, join the dark side.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses and a soft drink for £10.

The Cooper Rose, 2-4 Albion Place, Sunderland, SR1 3NG.
Serving up good old pub grub that won’t break the bank, The Cooper Rose is ideal for popping in for a light lunch while out shopping, or a hearty breakfast the morning after the night before.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any gourmet burger, club drink and dessert for £10. Club drinks include a selected range of lagers, ciders, spirits, wine, soft drinks and hot drinks.

The Dead Rabbit Bar Bistro, 1-3 High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3EX.
Enjoy craft beers, gastro pub food and Handmade Burgers set in the beautiful Dead Rabbit Bar with “The Parlour” on the mezzanine with access to a huge roof terrace.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10 after 3pm.

The Funky Indian, Mowbray Park Centre, 39 Borough Road, Sunderland, SR1.
Tuck in to aromatic dishes while surrounded by authentic Indian décor at Sunderland’s first Indian tapas restaurant. Plus, if you are making it a late one, The Prosecco Bar is upstairs.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three course meal for £15 – one dish for starter; two dishes for main course; one side dish of basmati rice; one dessert.

The Ivy House, Worcester Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7AW.
The Ivy House don’t have a microwave. Not one. They don’t do frozen. They cook from scratch. Their own dough. Their own buns. Their pizzas and burgers are as fresh as it gets and all made right in front of you. Come in and see for yourself.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any half pizza or sandwich served with salad, triple cooked wedges & soft drink for £5.

The Stumble Inn, 88 Chester Road, Sunderland, SR2 7PR.
The Stumble Inn pub & restaurant offers a great selection of drinks & food with regular offers, live sports and live music.

The Tipsy Cow, 32 Bridge Street, Sunderland, SR1 1TQ.
Based at Bridge Street where historic Sunderland pub City Tavern once was, The Tipsy Cow was re-opened in 2016 with a fresh new look. The bar’s ale farm theme was what influenced the name and the food which includes burgers.mixed grills and full English breakfasts, is ideal to pair with a pint of the bar’s very own real ale.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10.

The Wolsey, 40 Millum Terrace, Sunderland, SR6 0ES.
Close to the Marina, Seafront and the University, and boasting a bar full of beers including guest ales – The Wolsey is the traditional pub of choice for students, locals, visitors to the city and more.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses for £10; three courses for £15.

Thyme Restaurant, 1-3 Hind Street, Sunderland, SR1 3QD.
The Thyme bar and grill at Sunderland’s city centre Premier Inn is a modern dining venue with a contemporary British menu. With everything freshly prepared with quality ingredients from hand-picked suppliers, it is an ideal venue for an evening meal and it is only a short walk away from the Sunderland Empire.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: two courses plus a drink for £15.

Toby Carvery Barnes Park, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR2 7RB.
When it comes to roast dinners, Toby Carvery Barnes Park really know their stuff. Every day their chefs lay on a feast of tender, hand-carved meats with all the trimmings – Yorkshire puds, golden roasties with all those lovely little crunchy bits and plenty of freshly prepared veg, all crowned with proper gravy. So it is no wonder they are Tyne and Wear’s favourite carvery restaurant.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: three courses for £10 – soup, carvery meal & ice cream.

The William Jameson, 30-32 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, SR1 1RU.
Directly across from Sunderland’s Winter Gardens, The William Jameson pub is just one of the city’s Wetherspoon venues and has a whole host of regulars, real ales and bargain bites.
Sunderland Restaurant Week offer: any gourmet burger, club drink and dessert for £10. Club drinks include a selected range of lagers, ciders, spirits, wine, soft drinks and hot drinks.

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