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Ember
££££•Modern European•4.8(500)Culinary Excellence in Sunderland
Set within the historic Sheepfolds in Riverside Sunderland, Ember offers a unique dining experience in the most stunning setting.The Engine Room
££££•British•4.6(1,092)Welcome to the Engine Room
Great 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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- FFionaLondon •1 review5.0Dined 3 days agoFantastic food as always. The menu is so interesting and imaginative. Lovely staff and lovely ambienceMore infoEmber££££• Modern European• Sunderland•4.8
- FFionaEdinburgh/Midlothian •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoAs always, the food, drinks, service & ambience where outstandingMore infoVito's Osteria££££• Italian• Sunderland•4.9
- AAlanNewcastle and Northumberland •1 review4.0Dined 4 days agoThe food was lovely, served promptly and serviced and attentiveness was very good. Thought deserts were a little on the small side but tasted great.More infoThe Engine Room££££• British• Sunderland•4.6
- YYvonneNewcastle and Northumberland •3 reviews5.0Dined on May 17, 2026The Steak in Ale pie was delicious. Good portion nice of of green vegetable and lovely chunky chips. Steak was cooked to perfection. Pulled Pork Burger was huge, good quality meet. Rump steak was cooked as requested, large onion rings cooked to exactly how we like. Kids meal of chicken goujons was a good portion. Only criticism would be they tasted more like southern fried chicken which was off putting to our young diner. Staff were helpful and friendly. Good service. As ever though the venue is always on the cold side.More infoThe 3 Stories - The Storyteller££££• Contemporary British• Sunderland•4.3
- MMarionDurham/County Durham •1 review5.0Dined on May 9, 2026Had a wonderful wine bar experience some lovely wines and ambience with some live music playing . We went on to Vito for a birthday celebration meal and again was wonderful. This is certainly becoming one of our favourite restaurants . We realised we had left our umbrella at the wine bar and went back to see if it had been handed in . Unfortunately it hadn’tMore infoSheepfolds Stables££££• Bistro• Sunderland•4.4
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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Sunderland. Our customers recommend Vito's Osteria, Ember and The Engine Room
As of May 29, 2026 there are 8 restaurants in Sunderland. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.
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