But where’s the most popular? Each month, booking platform OpenTable looks at its data to list the most booked restaurants in any given area.
And here’s the most booked on that platform for Sunderland and Washington.
1. Vito's Osteria, Sheepfolds Stables
Always a popular choice with OpenTable users, Italian restaurant Vito's Osteria is still the most-booked restaurant in the city on that particular platform. One recent reviewer said: "Absolutely beautiful place! Food was superb the staff were amazing definitely go back." | Sunderland Echo
2. Ember, Sheepfolds Stables
Hot on the heels of Vito's is stablemate Ember in second place, which changes its menu regularly. One reviewer said:"Excellent starters and main courses, accompanied by good wines, attentive but discrete service in a comfortable warm setting bathed in sunshine overlooking the river whilst freezing outside." | Sunderland Echo
3. The Engine Room at The Fire Station.
Particularly popular on match days, The Engine Room comes in at number 3. One reviewer said:"Excellent efficient service, food exceptional, very noisy but it was matchday." | Sunderland Echo
4. The Havelock Arms, Bonemill Lane, Washington
The most booked in Washington on the OpenTable platform is The Havelock Arms. A reviewer from this week said: "Very impressed with Nicola. Opened the door for me. No salmon. We both had the rump steak. Very well cooked. Looking forward to Saturday." | Submitted