Sambuca Consett
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About Sambuca Consett
Sambuca Consett occupies the old courthouse, an Italian restaurant serving the town from a building with a former civic use. The kitchen runs a 3-course set menu alongside an a la carte selection, and steaks, including rib eye, appear as a recurring choice for those wanting something simpler than the pasta and pizza staples of the cuisine. The set menu offers a fixed-price route through starter, main and dessert for diners who want a complete meal without building it dish by dish. The dining room retains the footprint of the old courthouse, giving the space a layout distinct from a purpose-built restaurant. Sambuca Consett brings Italian cooking to a converted setting rather than a standard high street unit.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention three-course special, rib eye steak, sunday carvery and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention three-course special, rib eye steak, sunday carvery and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
The 3 course special draws consistent praise, with the rib eye and other steaks singled out as well cooked and diners repeatedly returning for Sunday carvery. Cocktails and a wider dessert selection get called out by name too, with one server praised for helping guests choose a dessert and being patient while they decided. Service is described again and again as friendly and welcoming, with staff coming to sing happy birthday for one diner's 18th and going out of their way to entertain a young child during a family meal. The atmosphere is called cosy, and multiple reviewers say the food arrived quickly and hot. No recurring complaints appear across these accounts, with reviewers instead describing feeling looked after "from the moment you walk in" and treated "as if one of the family."
Customer Review Summary
The 3 course special draws consistent praise, with the rib eye and other steaks singled out as well cooked and diners repeatedly returning for Sunday carvery. Cocktails and a wider dessert selection get called out by name too, with one server praised for helping guests choose a dessert and being patient while they decided. Service is described again and again as friendly and welcoming, with staff coming to sing happy birthday for one diner's 18th and going out of their way to entertain a young child during a family meal. The atmosphere is called cosy, and multiple reviewers say the food arrived quickly and hot. No recurring complaints appear across these accounts, with reviewers instead describing feeling looked after "from the moment you walk in" and treated "as if one of the family."
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Did the 3 course for £23. Rib eye was actually great! Shout out to our red haired waitress but also Pete. The rest of the comments shout his praises and same!”
- Google user
“Fantastic food. Great atmosphere and service. Steaks are amazing and always well cooked. Pete our server was his usual amusing and friendly self, a guy who truly loves his job.”
- Google user
“I love the cosy atmosphere! The staff were all very polite and friendly! The food, wow, amazing! Couldn't fault it one bit! Will definitely visit again!”
- Google user
“Sambucas is one of those places that instantly makes you feel welcome. Pete and Poppy are absolutely amazing hosts — friendly, attentive, and genuinely passionate about making sure every guest has a great time. The food is really tasty, full of flavour, and always served piping hot. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they do. The staff are the best: upbeat, helpful, and always on the ball. It’s the kind of restaurant you look forward to returning to because you know you’ll be looked after from the moment you walk in.”
- Google user
“Fantastic restaurant top quality menu friendly staff great atmosphere service impeccable a properly run restaurant I love eating here always made welcome as if I'm one of the family”
Highlights
- Great cocktails
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Free street parking
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Italian Restaurants near Sambuca Consett
- il Cancello4.86627.6 mi away£20–30
prawn starter, sunday lunch roast, calzone polpette di carne
- The Moorings4.47358.2 mi away
hunters chicken, 2 for £18 menu, parmo and chips
- Sorella Sorella4.71,3168.4 mi away
sunday roast/lunch, cheesy garlic bread, cocktails
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca Consett | 4.5647 | — | £10–30 | three-course special, rib eye steak, sunday carvery |
| il Cancello | 4.8662 | 7.6 mi away | £20–30 | prawn starter, sunday lunch roast, calzone polpette di carne |
| The Moorings | 4.4735 | 8.2 mi away | — | hunters chicken, 2 for £18 menu, parmo and chips |
| Sorella Sorella | 4.71,316 | 8.4 mi away | — | sunday roast/lunch, cheesy garlic bread, cocktails |
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