Best Sunday Lunch Restaurants in Sunderland

21 restaurants available nearby

1. The Engine Room

4.4

Price: Moderate

• British • Sunderland

Booked 24 times today

Welcome to the Engine RoomGreat quality food, produced from fresh and locally sourced produce, is teamed with a fantastic range of drinks – from soft drinks, and beers to cocktails. Sitting inside the lovingly restored Old Fire Station, within the heart of Sunderland’s cultural quarter the Engine Room is the perfect place to enjoy a meal before visiting the theatre, mark a special occasion or simply meet with friends for a fun night in the city.

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2. House of Zen Seaburn

4.2

Awesome(334)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Sunderland

Located in Seaburn, Sunderland's lovely seaside resort, House of Zen Seaburn Restaurant and Bar88 offers something refreshingly different. Whether sitting enjoying the sunshine on our balcony or through our large windows, viewing the crowds on the beach through the spring & summer or watching a storm tossed sea from the warm comfort of the panoramic view is always interesting, and our award winning food, cocktails and range of Asian beers are available all day every day.

3. The Broad Chare

4.8

Exceptional(3170)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 34 times today

We’re big on warmth, low on fussiness: stripped wood floors, high bar stools, painted brickwork and comfy leather banquettes. Sup your pint beside our polished-oak bar or tuck yourself away in the Snug behind the frosted glass partition. You can hear yourself talk, concentrate on the crossword or nod off quietly in the corner.To help keep everyone safe, our teams will continue to wear face masks and we'd love you to do the same when nentering and moving around the pub and dining room.Thank you for your continued support and understanding and we look forward to seeing you.

4. 21

4.8

Exceptional(5201)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 33 times today

21’s cooking is big on flavour and short on fuss. We’re talking about a style which embraces the seasons and where the ingredients are king. Expect to find stylish, imaginative dishes – which don’t pander to fads or fashion…………and still have room for pudding. Expect a warm welcome, generous hospitality and service that is both friendly and correct.A city centre restaurant with a city centre buzz. In the heart of Newcastle's Quayside, 21 has an excitement and warmth all of its own. Smart but not stuffy, sleek but not pretentious, fun but not gimmicky - It's about eating good food in comfortably stylish surroundings. Menus include Lunch and Early Evening Fixed Price, Five Course Seasonal and à la Carte.

5. Six Baltic

4.7

Exceptional(1046)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 11 times today

Refined modern British cuisine meets unparalleled panoramic views of the Newcastle cityscape in BALTIC’s stylish quayside rooftop restaurant.Menus are inspired by the very best seasonal, local artisan ingredients, whilst a carefully curated wine list draws from both new and old worlds.The sleek, elegant dining room, complete with a chef’s table, offers an indulgent six course tasting experience. More casual small plates and sharing dishes are served in the opulent viewing box.SIX’s stunning centrepiece bar serves innovative cocktails and both draught and bottled beers, with an emphasis on local breweries and distilleries.

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6. Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

4.3

Awesome(601)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 39 times today

I’m so excited to announce the second restaurant in partnership with hotel giant Melia, is Gino D’Acampo Quayside.It’s a beautiful light, open plan restaurant with floor to ceiling windows that lets the natural light flood it – it’s a real mood booster. That’s not all, we also have a huge contemporary terrace overlooking the iconic River Tyne, I can’t wait for you to see it.Serving real Italian food as it should be, the menu really does have something for everyone. Check out my new lounge bar as well, it serves one of the biggest selections of Prosecco, sparkling wine and Franciacorta in the UK, with over 30 varieties for you to choose from. Pop by for a drink after work or enjoy one or two while you dine, the choice is yours.Buon Appetito.Gino

7. Hibou Blanc

4.7

Exceptional(1271)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 29 times today

This magical Edwardian building has been transformed to a beautiful bar, restaurant and private room where we hope to deliver to our customers an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Newcastle. Join us to dine in our elegant brasserie which aims to serve classic dishes, including a generous Sunday lunch, using the very best ingredients with plenty of flavor but no fuss or in the bar for some light bites and fantastic drinks curated by a team of some of Newcastle best mixologists.Above all we want you to relax, enjoy the music and feel at home here at Hibou Blanc.Please note our bar operates on a walk-in only basis, and you can book our main restaurant to enjoy both our lunch and our a la carte menu. When joining for Afternoon Tea please state this in your booking notes.

8. Gaucho Newcastle

4.3

Awesome(499)

Price: Expensive

• Steak • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 40 times today

Join us at the best steak restaurant in Newcastle, offering a taste of Argentinian cuisine, alongside premium cocktails, in a spectacular setting.The engine room behind Britain’s Industrial Revolution, Newcastle is the birthplace of the Golden Age of coal, iron and steam. Home to the locomotive, ship building, electric lighting, turbine power and once the largest glass-producing centre in the world, Newcastle laid the foundation for the UK’s prosperity, forging intercontinental relationships and helping to affirm global strength.Gaucho is now the custodian of a painstakingly restored Grade II-listed building on Pilgrim Street, blending a sophisticated elegance with industrial elements, reflecting the city’s legacy for impeccable craftsmanship. With a sweeping centerpiece bar that’s perfect for early evening drinks and a wide-plan restaurant with an open kitchen, it will become the restaurant to see and be seen in this great city.

9. Dobson & Parnell

4.5

Awesome(2523)

Price: Expensive

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 10 times today

Dobson & Parnell is a bustling, smart, reliable and grown-up restaurant on Newcastle’s vibrant quayside. Its understated elegant dining room adds a touch of Victorian glamour and comfort.Specialising in perfectly-executed, refined European cuisine, using ethically-sourced local seasonal produce direct from nearby farms and markets, the sustainable kitchen specialises in preserving techniques such as curing, smoking, salting, brining and fermenting.We are listed in the Michelin Guide, voted in the top 10 list of restaurants in Newcastle by NGI and listed in the Good Food Guide & Hardens Guide

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10. Hinnies Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(2771)

Price: Moderate

• British • Newcastle upon Tyne

Booked 11 times today

Hinnies is a relaxed, warm and friendly neighbourhood restaurant serving the comfort food we all like to eat - rustic and hearty Geordie-influenced classics made properly from scratch using local and seasonal produce to give a real taste of our beloved North East. We’re open for lunch and dinner Tue-Sat and Brunch and lunch Sat-Sun (closed Mon and Sun evening).

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Linda
Edinburgh/Midlothian •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Absolutely outstanding our waitress Millie was wonderful. The food was outstanding the chef came over and had a conversation with us. All the stay were amazing lots of banter and laughs Restaurant was lovely especially with the Xmas tree up aswell We had a window seat so the views were brilliant Even down to the ladies toilets Fantastic evening
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Six BalticPrice: Expensive• Contemporary British• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.7
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Janet
London •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food, service & atmosphere, perfectly placed for Fire Station & theatre
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The Engine RoomPrice: Moderate• British• Sunderland
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4.4
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Ian
Newcastle and Northumberland •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful service from start to finish. Three course fixed price menu for lunch was ideal. Our waiter, Oliver was exemplary! Good dining and service is what makes a five star review. We will - and have - made 21 our favourite. PLEASE! Do not change what you are good at! Hats off to Oliver!
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21Price: Expensive• British• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.8
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Phil
London •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
This is some of the best food in Newcastle. My Dover sole was slightly over but the other dishes were on point. Great service and the ambience is always lively which I love, can’t wait to go back.
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The Broad CharePrice: Expensive• British• Newcastle upon Tyne
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4.8
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RossB
Newcastle and Northumberland •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 30, 2023
Great service and food is always of a high standard.
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House of Zen SeaburnPrice: Moderate• Asian• Sunderland
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4.2

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21 restaurants available nearby

1. The Engine Room

2. House of Zen Seaburn

3. The Broad Chare

4. 21

5. Six Baltic

6. Gino D’Acampo Newcastle

7. Hibou Blanc

8. Gaucho Newcastle

9. Dobson & Parnell

10. Hinnies Restaurant

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