Everything you need to know ahead of Restaurant Week as 50 top Sunderland eateries already signed up
There’s some great deals to be had
Sunderland’s second restaurant week of the year is just around the corner and some of the city’s best-loved eateries have signed up to offer great deals for diners.
From September 5 to 13 diners from across the region can take advantage of discounted deals at dozens of top eateries.
Around 50 top Sunderland spots have already signed up to participate in the event – where diners can enjoy £10, £15, £20 and £25 offers – with more poised to take part.
The excitement around Sunderland Restaurant Week reflects the city’s fast-growing food and drink scene, which is the number one contributor in sales to the local economy.
Roberta Redecke, Head of Business Services at Sunderland’s Business Improvement Disticts (BIDs) which organises the event, said: “It’s gearing up to be one of our best events ever. Sunderland has such an exciting and fast-moving food and drink scene and that is reflected in the number and variety of restaurants taking part.”
The event is now spread across both the City Centre BID and the Seafront BID, giving food lovers even more choice than ever before.
A number of the city’s newest food outlets are taking part for the first time including No 32, Wild Fire City at Mackie’s Corner, Miso House and Boca Chica.
Delicious desserts, American favourites and the best of international cuisine is on offer – meaning there is something for everyone at every time of day.
Italian lovers will be well catered for at eateries including Angelo’s Ristorante, Marina Vista and Slice, with Mediterranean favourites Acropolis and Enfes on board.
A wide variety of the city’s popular Asian restaurants are also part of the line-up, such as Asiana, House of Zen, and Korean Spoon, alongside much-loved Indians such as Babaji, Goa and My Delhi.
Coffee shops and cafes are well represented, such as Café Floriana and Yard Nine, while pubs like Port of Call and Tin of Sardines are geared up with a range of deals.
The city’s hotels – Holiday Inn, Grand Hotel and 1842 at the Roker Hotel – are supporting the week and favourites such as Ember, Rio Steakhouse and SIX Pier Point have also devised their own special offers.
The city’s Healthy Plates scheme –a joint project between Sunderland City Council and Sunderland’s BIDs –will also be reflected at some of the participating outlets.
Restaurants like Boba Cat Kitchen, 1842 Café and Bistro, Rio Brazilian Steakhouse and SIX Pier Point are part of the scheme and their restaurant week offerings will include a range of healthy options.
Roberta added: “You could literally eat somewhere different every day and night of restaurant week and still not try everywhere. It’s a fantastic time to visit that place that’s been on your radar but you’ve never got round to – Sunderland Restaurant Week offers the perfect excuse.”
Restaurant Week is being supported by transport provider Nexus with regular bus and Metro services in and out of the city.
NEXUS marketing manager David Turton said: “The event is a brilliant showcase for the city’s vibrant and growing restaurant scene, and with many participating venues easily reached by Metro, it makes it easy for people to explore all that Sunderland has to offer.”
You can find out more and download your vouchers via the link on the Sunderland BIDs website.