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Find the best restaurants and cafes in Sunderland, where you can indulge your taste buds, soak up the culture and unwind after a long day.  

Sunderland is home to some of the best places to eat in the region, and the variety of cuisines on offer means that there's a little something for everyone. 

Plan a perfect dining experience at Sunderland's top restaurants, where you can grab a bite to eat before a night at the theatre, or tuck into a family meal that the kids will love. Or, take a working lunch in Sunderland city centre, while Sunderland's most popular brunch spots serve the best breakfasts, snacks and sandwiches to keep you nourished all day. 

If you're searching for a more relaxed meal, or food-to-go, Sunderland's cafes - which range from quaint to quirky - provide perfect spots to take a coffee break, whether its pastries or a slice of cake you prefer. Meanwhile,  STACK Seaburn serves up delicious street food alongside entertainment and a bustling social scene. 

With so many good places to eat in Sunderland, it's hard to choose just one. You can even follow up with a cocktail or two at Sunderland's bars and pubs, or bring along your canine companions to the top pet-friendly cafes in the region.

Discover the best places to eat in Sunderland below...

Grosvenor Casino Restaurant

Located in the Grosvenor Casino at Sunniside in the city centre and opposite the cinema, this restaurant offers tasty food most of the night through. Membership to the casino is required, but is free and takes but moments to join, but once inside you can enjoy the restaurant and bar, including delicious cocktails, at your leisure.

Halo Bar & Kitchen

Halo Bar & Kitchen is the latest addition to the vibrant Sunderland nightlife scene.

Hastings Hill

The Hastings Hill Pub and Restaurant has recently been transformed from a typical public house into a contemporary 200-seat family-run bar and bistro.

House of Zen

House of Zen Seaburn is the latest addition to the group of contemporary Asian restaurants owned by renowned Northern Ireland entrepreneur, Eddie Fung, serving a wide range of quality and authentic meals.

I Scream for Pizza

I Scream for Pizza is a family run business with a passion for pizza at its core, bringing Italian cooking traditions and modern techniques to Sunderland, with their unique twist to pizza-making and fantastic 'gelato' ice creams!

Keel Tavern

The perfect setting to enjoy the very best in craft beer and wholesome, honest food. The bar boasts a handpicked lineup of rotational cask, keg and bottled beer from the northeast and beyond. The food menu served daily has been carefully curated by their Head Chef to showcase local & seasonal pub grub at its best.

Koji

Japanese and Asian cuisine offering a delicious selection of Ramen, noodles, bao buns, fried chicken and delicious cocktails

Kylin Oriental Fine Chinese

Enjoy fine Chinese food in a relaxed atmosphere, with friendly staff. Menus include Chinese favourites such as Chop Suey, Cantonese and vegetarian and non- vegetarian dishes. The restaurant is open for lunches, special banquet dinners, make your own dishes and takeaways.

Let There Be Crumbs

Located in the Roker Hotel, Let There Be Crumbs has a wide ranging menu of pattiseries, cakes, breakfasts, elevenses, lunches, teas and coffees as well as a fantastic afternoon tea by the sea.

Liberty Browns

Liberty Brown's is a pizza house and grill as well as a bar selling cocktails, champagne and beers. Cocktail lessons are also on offer including a make and shake session. Live music adds to the lively atmosphere at Liberty Brown's which is located about 10 minutes by car from the city centre.

Life of Riley

Life of Riley is a favourite spot among locals with its array of delicious food served daily.

Love Lily Tearoom & Bakery

Love Lily Tea Room and Bakery is a delightful tea room and bakery located along the scenic Roker seafront. Serving everything from sandwiches and brunch to cakes and pastries, it's a great spot to grab a bite to eat.

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