Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Sunderland

24 restaurants available nearby

1. Ember

new

4.8

Exceptional(23)

Price: Moderate

• Modern European • Sunderland

Booked 27 times today

Culinary Excellence in SunderlandSet within the historic Sheepfolds in Riverside Sunderland, Ember offers a unique dining experience in the most stunning setting.

2. Vito's Osteria

4.8

Exceptional(52)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Sunderland

Booked 7 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.

3. The Engine Room

4.4

Awesome(788)

Price: Moderate

• British • Sunderland

Booked 22 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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4. Seafood & steak co

new

4.5

Awesome(19)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Sunderland

Booked 13 times today

Welcome to Seafood & Steak Co.Sunderland’s Finest Seafood and Steak Restaurant.We look forward to serving you!

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5. House of Zen Seaburn

4.2

Awesome(334)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Sunderland

Located in Seaburn, Sunderland's lovely seaside resort, House of Zen Seaburn Restaurant and Bar88 offers something refreshingly different. Whether sitting enjoying the sunshine on our balcony or through our large windows, viewing the crowds on the beach through the spring & summer or watching a storm tossed sea from the warm comfort of the panoramic view is always interesting, and our award winning food, cocktails and range of Asian beers are available all day every day.

6. Hibou Blanc

4.6

Exceptional(1311)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 22 times today

This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle. Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

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7. The French Quarter

4.8

Exceptional(2471)

Price: Expensive

• French • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 33 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!

8. The Broad Chare

4.8

Exceptional(3200)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 37 times today

We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.

9. Gaucho Newcastle

4.3

Awesome(507)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 91 times today

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.

10. 21

4.8

Exceptional(5252)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 49 times today

21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings. Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

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Caroline
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Lovely restaurant Excellent lunch time menu Conservatory room is beautiful looking over the river and new bridge.
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EmberPrice: Moderate• Modern European• Sunderland
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4.8
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claire
Newcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Couldn't fault anything, food was all delicious , service top notch , slightly on the dearer side but was a lovely night out.
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Vito's OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Sunderland
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4.8
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Meela
Newcastle and Northumberland •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent seafood lunch at a beautiful location by the seafront. All ingredients fresh not frozen and homemade dessert galore! Thank you Anne, we will return!
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Seafood & steak coPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Sunderland
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4.5
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andrew
London •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great lunch before the match on Sunday . The laity of food ( we each had the burger ) and the service was exceptional . Looking forward to our next visit.
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The Engine RoomPrice: Moderate• British• Sunderland
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4.4
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RossB
Newcastle and Northumberland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2023
Great service and food is always of a high standard.
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House of Zen SeaburnPrice: Moderate• Asian• Sunderland
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4.2

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24 restaurants available nearby

1. Ember

2. Vito's Osteria

3. The Engine Room

4. Seafood & steak co

5. House of Zen Seaburn

6. Hibou Blanc

7. The French Quarter

8. The Broad Chare

9. Gaucho Newcastle

10. 21

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