Italian Restaurants in Sunderland

“Always nice here, the staff are all lovely and friendly. Food is good. But I really wish they would increase their vegan options. There's only one on the menu, and no vegan dessert either ?”

“We’ve had a fantastic night out with all the family. The food and service were just AMAZING and they even have a fantastic cocktail bar where all is made with passion. Thanks to all staff of knowledge restaurant. See you again.”

“Whenever we fancy an Italian we don't stray from anywhere else but Mamma Italia. Always welcomed and waited on hand and foot.\\n\\nGreat food, drink and service and even great value for money.\\n\\nCan't wait to visit again (as its been a while if I'm honest)”

“Went here for the first time on recommendations from friends. What a fantastic restaurant, with a good range on the menu, lunch and happy hoir specials and a great a le carte menu. We booked on the day and were quickly taken to our seats upon arrival. We both got the fillet steak, and they were cooked perfectly to our requested rarity.The service was fantastic, and watching how diligent they were around the whole place showed that they had a great level of understanding on how to wait a table without hounding guests. The young people working here were a genuone credit to the place. They were happy, chatty, and great at their jobs. Will definitely be going back.”

“Part of the hotel but a standalone restaurant, nice selection decent value and nice decor. A mix of basics like pizza and pasta and various meat dishes. Seemed perfect for large groups/parties.... I had the steak which was really very good. Only slight criticism is overuse of sweet balsamic as a dressing......”

“We love this restaurant and always feel really safe eating there. I have coeliac disease, and I have always found the staff to be very knowledgeable about what I can and can't eat. There's loads of choice and a specific GF menu, which is great. My daughter has a couple of allergies too, but the staff are always very good at checking everything for us. We would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone, the food is amazing, there's always a good atmosphere and the staff couldn't be more helpful.”

“We visited here for my daughters 16th birthday, food was ok, a little rushed, mains came out far too soon after starters. Owner was lovley and accommodating. Another guy working there was shutting up the restaurant (closing the outside shutters as we were sitting at the table) so we felt inclined to leave. He was also standing close by just watching us which was uncomfortable. 13 of us were in, fed and out within 1.5 hours. It was a Monday night and quiet, so maybe I would try another time, im not sure”

“Came on the night of Beyonce at the stadium of light, was very busy but we booked so got our table quickly. The staff seemed extremely overwhelmed, way too many tables for the level of staff they had. Luckily, for us, we didn't wait very long for our food. The poor lad who looked after us was a bit frantic and didn't fill me with much confidence that he'd put our order through correctly. Unsurprisingly, he forgot the dirty fries on my flatbread upgrade and he put through the BBQ chicken burger instead of the BBQ chicken pizza. However, everything was delicious and everyone we encountered were friendly and handled what was a difficult shift for them, including the young lad that took our order, he was lovely, he just needs more training/experience. Will definitely return, had a great time and the prices are extremely reasonable.”

“Bit cold when we first went entered but it soon warmed up once we were seated. Staff were very attentive. Good selection of food at a reasonable price. Portions hearty enough to take home as treat for the pooch. Service was quick and as we were hungry we were grateful for it.I was disappointed with the dessert (lack of banana in my bannoffee pie, and fresh cream would have been better) but overall the food and atmosphere was worth the money.”

“I went along as part of a date with my GF and both of us were impressed. The staff were super friendly and helpful, the portions were larger than assumed (for surprisingly lower prices than expected), and the atmosphere was cosy.”