The best restaurants serving Italian food in Sunderland North East

What an amazing Christmas lunch we had yesterday at Angelo's Restaurant & Cocktails Bar Sunderland . I'm a very fussy eater but everything was catered for to perfection. I always say this year was better than last but they really outdo themselves year upon year. Plus the staff are so professional but still manage to treat us like family every time and the restaurant looked beautiful with the table decorations an added extra. Can't recommend this place enough ❤️

We've eaten here before but rocked up on spec tonight prepared to be turned away if they were busy but we were accommodated quickly despite them having a big party coming in. We had to wait less than 10 minutes and we're given a complimentary glass of prosecco, very thoughtful and great customer service, we really felt valued. Food was fantastic as usual but it's the service that makes the difference. Relaxed, valued and well fed, what more do you want? Especially with all the new restaurants in Sunderland who are charging ridiculous money for boring food Thank you Marcello's you are a Sunderland success!

Went to Sambucca on Sunday night with four friends. We were seated and told we must be out by 9pm meaning we had an hour. We were fine with tat but we’re not fine with all but one of the staff standing guard over our table making sure we would be out! And I mean standing over our shoulders glaring at us. It was very unpleasant. The food was very mediocre, in fact Philippa had ordered beef stroganoff and when it arrived it was nothing resembling stroganoff. On a brighter not there is a very lovely waitress from Romania, she really was quite charming.

We called in here after we had been for a walk. Sat outside has we had our dog with us. Dogs are allowed in the bar area. Next time we go I think we may have food.

Ordered for a family takeaway on Bank holiday Monday. Ordered arabiata, pollo Ricco, Bolognese and risotto. Everything was absolutely beautiful apart from the pizza, it was burnt and hard like cardboard. amazing apart from that

Absolutely shocking! Farah wants to look at his staffing! What an amazing cook but brought down by his front of house team!

Ordered and paid for, that not was delivered, rang and asked why, " that is what you ordered" No it was not, lady on end of phone hung up.

Ordered delivery for a birthday treat, asked for a pizza without any chili's as it was for a young child. Looked OK when it arrived but then found it was covered in chili flakes. I only realised after they'd started eating it. Quite distressing, won't be ordering again FYI for any customers, try Fabio's instead (also in Houghton) it's much nicer

Teléfono al 22: 23 que tiene menos de una hora Vivo 2 Calles arriba 50 puertas Eso no tomaría más de una hora para hacer y entregar una hora esperada y luego la tienda estaba cerrada cuando llamo para ver dónde está mi pedido Terminé de trabajar no tenía comida ni nada en mi y dis obtener respuesta bCk ellos donde cerrado no van allí

Tuve una risa con el camarero cuando me di cuenta de sándwich de dedos fijos y patatas fritas en el menú indicando que me llevó de vuelta a mi infancia cuando me di cuenta. . . el camarero lo recomendó encarecidamente diciéndome los dedos fijos que somos enormes así sucesivamente es recomendación que lo pedí. . . . básicamente eran dos rayas de pescado rebozado no dedos de pescado desafortunadamente la masa estaba empapada en aceite y no comestible, el camarero vino preguntando sobre el medio al que dije gran chip butty ya que había quitado el pescado y me hice un sándwich de patatas fritas. Se ofreció a hacerme otra, pero no lo siento, ya había decidido no la comida para mí ... en la caja, ninguna oferta de un precio reducido ni nada tbh ... me pagó la cuenta y se fue para nunca volver ...

There's been a few times now where we've ordered food, it's been marked as delivered, but never turned up. They don't answer phone or texts either. Had to get a refund through Just Eat. Won't be ordering from you ever again.

Desayuno reservado con Santa para mi hijo de 4 años y sus amigos. Lo pasaron genial y les encantó la artesanía y las actividades y especialmente conocer a Santa. El lugar está muy bien decorado y un ambiente encantador. Todo el mundo, incluidos los padres, tenía un desayuno cocinado y la comida era perfecta. El personal es encantador, muy amable y atento. Sin duda recomendaría aquí y sin duda volveremos.

Used to order at least once a week as loved the food but the last 3/4 times we’ve tried to order we have rang none stop for over half an hour but call fails and comes up “caller busy” as if phone has been taken of the hook. At first we just put it down to them being busy as it often took a while to get through but became ridiculous after a few times. Tried to order tonight and started ringing at 8:05 and rang over 200 times and didn’t manage to get through before they shut. When I messaged last week to ask if they were having issues with their phone they never even bothered to reply. Such a shame as like I say we love the food but don’t think we will bother trying anymore, how they make money to stay open or surprising when they can’t even answer the phone.

I ordered the Chicken Teriyaki for myself, And on its arrival could not believe how bad quality the meat was, full of grissle and fat, This is without doubt the worst thing that has been put in front of me ever. My Partner ordered a chicken wrap and this was no better, with oil coming from the wrap when she squeezed it ! when waitress came over she asked if everything was alright ? I said no, I dont like the look of the meat, She then took the plate away, Saying she would speak to the Chef, She then came back, and said the Chef would recook it with Chicken Breast, I Politely declined and asked for the bill, I certainly wont be going back.

Disgusted ordered 3 meals for delivery at 4 only to find out has been cancelled no phone call no message come on Mill you can do better than this