Bianco owner Edison Demiraj said: ““We opened two weeks before Christmas and we thought it might take a while to pick up, but we had loads of bookings,” said Edison. “Word of mouth travels fast here.
“I think people like that it’s a full sit-down experience and not another takeaway.”
Speaking about expanding the brand, which is named after a white lily, the national flower of Italy, Edison said: “After seeing how well the first Bianco was doing, I wanted to open another one in Sunderland but no suitable unit became available.
“Then I saw this unit and saw it had loads of potential. There’s also not another Italian restaurant in the immediate area, so I felt we could fill that gap.”
Here’s a look at the menu and prices:
1. New addition to local high street
The new Bianco has opened in the former Roma site in Front Street, Concord. | Sunderland Echo
2. Classic Italian
There's a range of classic pasta, risotto and pizza on the menu, as well as antipasti, skewers, burgers and more. Starters start from £4 for potato skins, with pastas starting from £7. The restaurant also offers Sunday roasts for £11. | Sunderland Echo
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3. Family friendly
There's a kids menu featuring cheese burger, chicken burger, chicken nuggets, any pizza and any pasta. All are priced £7 and include fries, as well as ice cream for dessert. | Sunderland Echo
4. Jobs boost
Bianco has created five new jobs in the town. Pictured is front of house staff Angelina Tsamati. | Sunderland Echo