With Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025 back for another year, I’m rounding up some of the best deals and must-try menus…
Casual meals out, a lunch time bite or even a breakfast snack can become an exciting experience – thanks to the first Sunderland Restaurant Week of 2025.
The popular dining event is returning from 15 to 23 March, where foodies from across the city and beyond can enjoy special £10, £15 and £20 deals as an incentive to return to an old favourite or try out somewhere new.
Having done all the necessary foodie research, I’ve rounded up my top picks for the best menus and deals this Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025.
Angelo’s Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Two courses for £15
This one is a fan favourite, so a visit here will not disappoint. Angelo’s Ristorante, located in Sunderland’s historic Sunniside, prides itself on serving classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. This beloved spot is a must-visit for lovers of Italian cuisine (much like me!).
As a proud participant in Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025, Angelo’s is offering an exclusive set menu featuring some of its most popular dishes at unbeatable prices. Expect starters like fresh bruschetta, homemade soup, and deep-fried mini pastries filled with tomato and cheese. For mains, you can choose from comforting pasta dishes, a crispy breaded chicken breast, or a beautifully baked seabass fillet. Whatever you go for, you’re in for a proper Italian treat!
See the full menu here.
Asiana
Three courses for £20
Asiana is a stunning glass-fronted restaurant that’s been serving up bold Southeast Asian flavours in Sunderland for over 15 years. While rooted in Chinese cuisine, its menu takes inspiration from across the region.
For Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025, they’re offering a special set menu featuring classic starters, flavourful mains served with egg-fried rice, and a choice of dessert or coffee to finish. With options like crispy spring rolls, salt and pepper chicken, and sweet and sour favourites, it’s the perfect chance to enjoy a taste of the East at a great price.
See the full menu here.
Spent Grain
Two courses and a drink for £20
Spent Grain is the perfect place to eat, drink, and just relax in the heart of Sunderland City Centre. For Sunderland Restaurant Week, their two-course menu is packed with tasty options. Start with something like mussels in a chorizo cream sauce, creamy garlic mushrooms on toast, or a fresh beetroot and goat’s cheese salad. Then, dive into mains like their famous chicken parmo, a juicy French onion burger, or slow-roasted pork belly.
And for dessert? You can’t go wrong with sticky toffee pudding, banoffee apple crumble, or a rich chocolate brownie. Yum!
See the full menu here.
The Engine Room
Two courses for £15 or three for £20
The Engine Room offers great food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a fantastic drink selection. Set in the restored Old Fire Station in Sunderland’s cultural quarter, it’s perfect for a meal before the theatre, celebrating something special, or just hanging out with friends.
For Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025, enjoy starters like smoked haddock brandade or crispy ham croquettes. Mains include grilled seabass, roasted cauliflower shawarma, and pancetta tagliatelle. Finish with sticky toffee pudding, citrus posset, or a rich chocolate tart – it’s all delicious!
See the full menu here.
The Botanist
Two courses for £20
The Botanist is the perfect spot for a laid-back date night, catching up with friends, or celebrating something special.
For Sunderland Restaurant Week, kick things off with salt & pepper calamari or Korean fried chicken with a punchy BBQ sauce. For mains, you can’t go wrong with the classic Botanist burger, a vegan cheeseburger, or a tasty katsu curry. If you’re in the mood for something a little different, try one of their hanging kebabs – chicken, halloumi, or kofta.
And don’t skip dessert! The sticky toffee pudding or classic cookie dough with ice cream are insanely good.
See the full menu here.
ENFES
Three courses for £20
ENFES is a Turkish gem in the heart of Sunderland, serving up delicious Turkish and Mediterranean dishes.
For starters, you can enjoy cold options like hummus, spicy acili ezme, or yogurt-based cacik, or go for something hot like fried Cyprus cheese (hellim) or crispy sigara boregi with feta.
When it comes to mains, there’s something for everyone – from flavorful Izmir kofte with lamb meatballs in tomato sauce to marinated chicken shish and spicy Adana kebabs. If you’re after something lighter, try their crispy falafel or veggie-packed guvec dishes.
See the full menu here.
Mexico 70
Any three tacos and a classic Margarita for £20
Mexico 70 is all about world-inspired tacos, cocktails, and small plates with a fun twist.
Their tacos are packed with bold flavours – from Mezcal steak with bacon jam and crispy onions to harissa lamb with herb couscous and apricot hot sauce. If you’re a fan of spice, try the jerk chicken with sweetcorn salsa or the Korean pork with red cabbage and apple. You can also get creative with tacos like crispy squid with kimchi mayo, Baja cod with lemon crema, or even whole softshell crab with sriracha and guac.
Each taco brings something unique, so there’s definitely a flavour combo for everyone!
See the full menu here.
Deep North
Any four doughnuts for £10
Deep North is your go-to spot for amazing artisan doughnuts and speciality coffee. Located right at the Sheepfold Stables, everything is made from scratch at their base in Wallsend – dough, jams, fillings, glazes – all fresh every day.
For Sunderland Restaurant Week 2025, they’ve got a sweet deal: any four doughnuts for just £10. It’s the perfect excuse to try a few different flavours – you won’t regret it!
To take advantage of the offers, people need to go to sunderlandbid.co.uk/restaurant-week and download the discount vouchers.