Best Risotto in Sunderland

4 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Bistro Romano
Bistro Romano
96/100 (3674 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Salad
Turkish Delight Ice Cream
Pork
Crab
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Butterscotch Sauce
Sea Bass
Scallops
French Fries
Risotto
Risotto
Scallops
Asparagus with Bacon and Egg
Prawn & Salmon
Prawns
Fantastic Wines
Creamed Pork Chop
Goats Cheese and Fig Salad
Puddings
Cake
Sea Bass
Haggis
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pasta
Sit down
European
Italian
Mediterranean
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Had my 70th birthday meal in Romano’s last night. The food, service and surroundings as always excellent. Thank you to all staff concerned. Highly..."
Joan Alexander
"Romanos is the best restaurant in the north east, the staff are friendly and the food is beautiful. I thoroughly recommend..."
Jo Gray
"Love this place. Paulo, Romano and their team make an extremely warm welcoming environment and will bend over backwards to ensure you leave happy...."
Helen Allan
"Visited Christmas Eve and our experience was as enjoyable as ever. Lovely food, attentive staff and cosy atmosphere. Best place to eat in the local..."
Katie Lee
"We went to Romano's for my Granddaughter's 21st Birthday. There were 12 of us and I have to say the service and friendlies of staff was excellent. ..."
Lorraine Butler
"First time trying here. Would highly recommend! There food and service was 10/10 ! We will certainly be returning..."
Nic Wheatley
"Known Paulo for many years mine/our favourite place as is Paulo our favourite host lovely staff great food..."
Paul Bage Cavanagh
"Short of time today but my wife and I have just had super tasty lunch from the Small Plates Menu. As always very high quality food from our..."
Peter Cranshaw
"Been here lots of time and Thursday nite did not disappoint. We were at a private Birthday party. The food, service and attention to detail was..."
Tina Rea
"Fab restaurant, always feels like a special evening!! My favourite place, staff and owners are always friendly and obliging. The food is always..."
Kathleen Hudson
"Absolutely beautiful! By far the best food and restaurant in Sunderland! My favourite place!..."
Caroline Faye Blakie
"The food was fabulous, the staff are lovely and, Bistro Romano has a good atmosphere. Thank you for a perfect..."
Alison Mather-Clough
"Beautiful meal very nice staff, cooked my 10 year old something different as there was nothing on the menu she liked .. mine and the husbands food..."
Katie Fairbairn
"First time for me and my husband to eat here. Absolutely gorgeous food and service would definitely recommend this..."
Claire Cresswell
"First class everytime ! Fantastic food and a great..."
Phil N Mandy Hartley
"Lovely food and a great atmosphere, would definitely..."
Claire Douglas
"Went last night , food lovely as always , staff very warm and friendly..."
Louise Meade
"Love Romanos, excellent food, lovely friendly staff and great atmosphere. We always enjoy it!..."
Eileen Walton
"Our favourite restaurant in Sunderland ! Amazing owners and staff that will do anything for you! Amazing food, Amazing atmosphere we just LOVE it!..."
Charlotte Paxton
"My most favourite local restaurant, the food is always delicious and the staff are attentive and..."
Janet Walton
"Excellent food and service, worth every..."
Ashley Laidler
"The only place I feel totally chilled. Service is first class and food is amazing..."
Vicki Jennings Cavanagh
"Absolutely fantastic meal, and brilliant service to go with it. Very reasonable Sunday set menu. Can’t wait to come..."
Kathy Dent
"Fantastic place Delicious food and lovely staff So good we came back the night..."
Kathryn Chambers
"Great food, service and atmosphere. Always look forward to a meal here when I'm home from my..."
mel caldwell
"Gary Rhodes goes Italian. I first described Romano’s as this in 2009 after a disastrous meal the evening before at the Baltic when we went for..."
Michael F. Bone
"Lovely staff and beautiful food. The restaurant had a very welcoming atmosphere and we felt well taken care of from start to finish. We'll definitely..."
Lyndsey Magee
"Great experience, food and wine. The service is attentive, they know their grappa, I had a great pasta. Parking is just at the..."
Michael L Bone
"Had a fabulous family meal great atmosphere great service and fabulous food thank you for a great..."
jane gillies
"One of the best restaurants in Sunderland to dine in. Friendly staff. Delicious food that are well presented. I had steak fillet and vegetables with..."
Humphrey Okuonghae
"rate LUISA , great service v friendly..."
Liz Laffey
"Fantastic meal, wonderful friendly service, cant wait till our next..."
Billy
Mamma Italia
Mamma Italia
90/100 (8683 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Tapas
Aperol
Mushroom Sauce
Prawns
Cold Heineken
Lobster Raviolli
Steak dishes
Chicken Wings
Patatas Bravas
Risotto
Pesto
Churrasco
Fish
Profiteroles
Chicken dishes
Pollo Gorgonzola
Birthday Cake of the Day
Picada
Chicken Cava
Beer
Pasta
Sit down
Italian
Bar
Pizza
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Takeout
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Went for lunch yesterday. I had the chicken Sunday lunch and it was lovely. I was a bit awkward with pregancy food demands and for some reason wanted..."
Gemma Cleghorn
"Had a fantastic night thanks to Mama Italia. We were a group of 13, I dropped the menu in a few days before so this helps as everyone got served at..."
Carol Dobson
"Very friendly, good service every time and considering I am not easy pleased by restaurant food , Mamma Italia ticks every box, been going there..."
Paula Claire
"Lovely food, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff - would highly recommend visiting Mamma-Italia Ashbrooke - thank you Chris..."
Chris Blake
", the food they put on under the circumstances was absolutely lovely, the staff welcoming and professional, It was my first visit and certainly not..."
Patricia Clark
"I Love Mama Italia, staff are so friendly and cant do enough for you, food is gorgeous and the atmosphere amazing. Feel privileged to have this..."
Lisa Jayne Whitham
"Had a fabulous birthday meal with family and friends on saturday although extremely busy the staff were great as Im a regular diner I knew it would..."
Ann Cheal
"Had numerous family meals here over the last few years, mainly birthday celebrations & the Staff are so friendly and welcoming, the food, service,..."
Lynne Wayman
"Had our evening wedding reception here. Really lovely staff, so helpful and friendly, and the food was lovely too. Thanks to all involved for making..."
Rachel Stephens
"Family tea on friday night the place was buzzing .This restaurant gets better every time we go.The service and food were excellent and there us a..."
Julie-ann Marshall
"Went for a family birthday meal tonight. Food was delicious nothing left from 8 of us. Service was excellent, staff were friendly and helpful. Will..."
Kath Lawther
"My first ever visit, I went with my husband and two year old son. The atmosphere was warm and friendly, the food was fantastic and very friendly..."
Kay Elizabeth Elliott
"Came here for our frirnds Anniversary, first timers and it was lush, ambiance, service, food awesome, would recommend and will return..."
Sandra MacDonald
"Great place, great food, great drink, excellent..."
Colin Burdon
"Went for Sunday lunch and service and food was excellent with full menu being available as well as roast dinner. Only slight complaint was it was..."
Alan Le Marinel
"Lovely food,great atmosphere and very pleasant staff. Would 100%..."
Alyson Rodda
"Excellent T-Bone steak a lot bigger than the..."
John Hewitt
"Whenever we fancy an Italian we don't stray from anywhere else but Mamma Italia. Always welcomed and waited on hand and foot. Great food, drink and..."
David Walton
"Had my 80th with my family staff food and service was excellent great atmosphere would..."
kenneth raitt
"Just walking in to collect takeaway makes you wish you had booked to eat in. Such a friendly, vivacious place. The staff are warm and welcoming, as..."
Jenni B
"First time here amd can’t wait to be back ! Food was perfect and so was the service . Nice relaxed atmosphere with the Mediterranean feel and the..."
Glenn Atkinson
"The company you are in always helps a night go well. Loved the bar area, service, seating areas. Food was fab, my first time in Mamma Italia, won't..."
Loraine McCready
"Very nice food and not too..."
Derek Parton
"Food very tasty, friendly..."
mick themac
"The food was amazing, I had Beef Stroganoff & it certainly didn't..."
Ian Walton
"Great Gluten free pizza. Service was spot on as..."
Paul Moat
"Amazing staff very hard working and courteous food well presented, hot and..."
Ann Smith
"Delicious food & fabulous friendly service from Marcello and the team. Sunderland's best Italian..."
Angie Shatford
"I have eaten there since it opened and have always had great..."
Malcolm Dixon
"Lovely meal great..."
Louise Allison
"Fantastico! Pascal and team are great and provide s lovely family/friendly service and atmosphere. Food is superb ( you can peek in to the kitchen..."
Caroline Cuming
"Great atmosphere, staff are friendly but not over the top, food is amazing, been here a couple of times, and will be here..."
Sharon Howarth
"Nice experience , very friendly staff , no complaints about the food , reasonably..."
David High
"Great food, excellent service, amazing atmosphere as..."
Carol Sinclair
Rustica Trattoria & Inn
Rustica Trattoria & Inn
88/100 (4689 ratings)
Restaurants
Gastropub
European
European
Italian
Gastropub
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Pasta
corona
Roast Beef
Roast Beef
Brownie
Scallops
Fish & chips
Tiramisu
Puddings
Risotto
Soup
Mussels
Cheesecakes
Pâté
Salmon
Sunday Roast with Chicken
Carbonara
Malteser Cheesecake
Ice Cream
Pizza Caprino
Tagliatelle
Sausage
Cheesecake
Mussels with Garlic and Chilli
Kabobs
Yorkshire Pudding
Fish & Chips
Panna Cotta and Berries Coulis
Sirloin Steak
Brisket
Tagliatelle Alla Contadina
Pesto
Potato Skins
Ribs
Cappuccino and Tiramisu
Burger
Garlic mushrooms
Fish
Curry
Passion Fruit and Prosecco
Scotch egg
Pork
Prawns
French Toast
Espresso
Sirloin Steak
Beef
Beer
Risotto
French Toast
Scallops
Sit down
European
Italian
Gastropub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Validated Parking
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"What can I say from arriving to leaving the Staff were polite, attentive, efficiant and professional. The atmosphire was good and food excellent. We..."
Lynne Harrison
"Had a takeaway this afternoon was absolutely beautiful 10 out of 10 will definitely have another soon Are you dog..."
Julian Elwes
"We go here a lot. Great service, friendly staff, very accommodating. Very good menu and reasonable prices. Would highly..."
Craig Wood
"Thank you for making our daughter's 40th birthday so special tonight. The food was as excellent as ever and the service outstanding. Look forward..."
Valerie Holt
"Fantastic food, very friendly staff, would definitely recommend and will be..."
Railwork F4nTaZ
"Nice atmosphere, very nice food and beer. Fair prices. Good outdoorsand big..."
V. Augusto Valentini
"Nice place Good staff Amazing..."
Mario Lostumbo
"Nice place to relax and have something to eat and drink, good food and..."
Joel Figueira
"A little hidden gem, lovely restaurant and bar, plenty of outdoor seating. The risotto was beautiful, so was the lasagne and..."
christine whittle
"Been twice now and can't fault anything. So much choice and meals are really..."
Janice graham
"Excellent food great..."
Sven Freeman
"Best food we have had in the UK. Loved it & great service, highly recommend. Very reasonably priced and beautiful..."
Pete
"The food is traditional Italian and absolutely beautiful! The staff are friendly and attentive. The decor and atmosphere are elegant and cosy. We..."
michelle oreilly
"What the hell!!! In the middle of nowhere. Really great Italian food, well cooked and beautifully presented. Lasagne was amazing as was the pizza...."
KEYSTONETHERAPIES
"First visit. Lovely clean place. Staff were very..."
lisa Richardson
"Hidden gem, great food, superb friendly staff but not too invasive. Nice decor and value for money. What's not to..."
Steve Bell
"Been there a few times now with different family members. Can't recommend any desserts as I was always too full to have any! Food is sooo tasty,..."
Cleverclogs Gibson
Italian Kitchen
Italian Kitchen
85/100 (4436 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
British
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Deli
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Lasagne
Risotto
Tagliatelle
Crab
Carbonara
Penne
Risotto
Arancini
Calzone
Mussels
Tagliatelle
Puddings
Salmon
Potato Skins
Cakes
Lamb
Peppercorn Sauce
Bruschette
Garlic Cheese Bread
Pesto
Cake
Cheesecake
Crab Ravioli
Fish
Soup
White Chocolate and Coconut Cheesecake
Pork
Potato Skins
Pizza Carnivo Chicken Italian Sausage Ham Pepperoni Bolognese Tomato Mozzarella
Pollo
Prawns
Sunday Lunch Carvery
Calzone
Garlic Break
Wine
Chicken Liver Mousse
Beef
Beer
Garlic Mushrooms Starter
Meatballs
Lasagne
Minestrone soup
Cheesecakes
Arancini
Pasta
Sit down
Pizza
Italian
British
Deli
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Best Italian I have been too, such good value 3 course for 13.95. Staff are very friendly amazing menu choice!! Very busy even on a weekday food is..."
Olivia Clark
"My young son has coeliac disease and was OVER THE MOON with the enormous gluten free cheesy garlic pizza bread and then the same size gf pollo pizza!..."
Melissa Thirtle
"Friendly place lovely staff absolutely beautiful food would really recommend..."
Mary Riddell
"We ate here yesterday for my Daughters 21st Birthday. Food was delicious & service was 2nd to none, very quick. A very busy restaurant but the..."
Andrea Fulcher
"Got to be the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever eaten at . Every dish was divine..."
Beverly Twin Law
"Absolutely bang on friendly service and staff and was the fullest i have ever been thanks � to the bar staff waiters and chef..."
Mark Brown
"Would like to say a huge thank you to all the staff today during a very busy lunch service to take the time to help us celebrate a special birthday..."
Jade Zara Ann Kentish
"Great food great service and great atmosphere would definately recommend a..."
Sherree Patterson
"My first visit with my family. I had the Sunday roast and it was excellent value for money. Would certainly visit again to try the Italian menu. The..."
Carole Barry
"We couldn’t fault it. The food was fantastic and the staff were so helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back. Ten out of..."
Julie Smith Hedley
"had the pleasure of eating at the Italian kitchen easter Monday, I will certainly be going back, the staff were very welcoming, the food was..."
Joyce Magnus Steabler
"Fantastic as ever , especially as they catered for my gluten free diet. Best Sunday dinner ever. Thank you so..."
Allie J Taylor
"We have been a few times now, my husband and dad who can be quite fussy loved their meals. I am coeliac and have ate there with confidence, no time..."
Michelle Bell
"First ever visit on Friday. There were 13 of us for a post Christmas do. It was very busy and there was a little wait between starter & main but the..."
Linda Richardson
"We came with a very large group and were accommodated very well and given great service given the number in our party. The menu here is extensive and..."
Hunter Lewis
"Came here with my parents for a birthday meal. Superb evening! For starters - mushrooms on crostini, black pudding, and gamberoni with rice. Mains -..."
Russell
"Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Fantastic atmosphere. Really worth a try if you haven't..."
COLLEEN rowell
"Came for a family Birthday Staff very attentive, polite and friendly even though it was very busy. Very welcoming, little things like eye contact..."
Jo WH
"This place never fails. I've been 3 or 4 times now & never once has the service been poor. The food is fresh and tasty, good value for money and the..."
Gary Carruthers
"Restaurant was very busy when we arrived. We hadn't booked but it wasn't a problem we were seated straight away. We had garlic bread pizza base with..."
Lesley Tarves
"Lovely, was very quiet but that was fine. Food was delicious. My friend did have to ask for hers to be reheated as they wernt super hot. I didn't..."
Hannah
"Came here with my daughter pizzas were lovely very quiet as waited to meet my daughter front room was quiet lovely feeling to the place dining was..."
cyaninternetpig
"The food is always absolutely delicious and served beautifully. The staff are always wonderful, especially the tall man, I’m sorry I didn’t catch..."
Ashleigh Newport
"Yet again we were not disappointed, the food was amazing and the portions were good (particularly the porcini..."
Angela Lambton
"Wow! I've heard so many people raving about this place but have never had the chance to visit. Service was very quick and all staff were so..."
Nicola Taylor
"My family and I went for a meal here as a last minute decision to go out. They fit us in no problem. The food was lovely and the staff were friendly..."
Angela Tough
"Spent an afternoon celebrating my Mum’s birthday along with 26 members of the family. Was a lovely afternoon. Food was fabulous, service was..."
Trisha Jameson
"Great food service excellent and staff very friendly and professional. Place was packed out always a sign of a good place to..."
graeme craggs
"Always the best food and the best service me and my partner love dining here , well priced and top quality..."
Lenny
"Brilliant place for a good quality, good sized portion meal. Have been going regularly. Always excellent service and good..."
Mike Cowe
"Lovely food nice atmosphere and service was fast and..."
Lee Davison
"Excellent as always... delicious, authentic and freshly cooked food, reasonably priced and wouldn't go anywhere else!..."
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