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Sambuca South Shields — Italian restaurants in South Shields

Sambuca South Shields

Italian restaurantsSouth Shields

4.3 out of 5 stars4.3(1,055 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 191 456 11 33
The Dunes, Sea Rd, South Shields NE33 2LD, United Kingdom

About Sambuca South Shields

Sambuca South Shields is an Italian restaurant on The Dunes in South Shields, next to the children's amusement park, and it opens daily. Diners are given free amaretto shots. The menu covers pizza, including a complimentary garlic cheese pizza, alongside pasta carbonara and pasta sambuca. Minestrone soup is served as a starter. A lunchtime two-course deal sits next to a three-course menu, and Sunday lunch brings a trio of meats, chicken, lamb and beef, with vegetables. Walk-ins without a booking are accommodated, and the team moves tables around for groups.

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Reviews

4.3/5
1,055 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lunch deal, minestrone soup, three course menu and pizza.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners most often come for the lunchtime deal, with reviewers describing a two or three course meal built around minestrone soup, lasagna, pasta carbonara, pasta sambuca and pizza, and repeatedly calling it good value. Close behind is a Sunday trio of meats, where one reviewer found the chicken still juicy and the lamb and beef delicious. Staff come up often as friendly, and one group arriving without a booking had tables moved so everyone sat together. Portions are called very good, and several mention extras such as a complimentary garlic cheese pizza and free amaretto shots. The sharpest complaint comes from one reviewer who describes cold, greasy potato skins and a minestrone spilled while being set down. That diner also says the manager put a thumb in the garlic sauce and that nobody checked on the food during the meal. Others describe a busy room with quick service, and one reviewer was given a free garlic cheese pizza after finishing a three course menu.

Featured reviews

  • Scott Mcintyre
    “Stunning restaurant, clean. Food was absolutely gorgeous, friendly staff, good price. And even received 3 free amoretto shots. Highly recommend.”
  • Joan Thornely
    “Went to Sambuca in South Shields today for the first time. Lovely welcoming and friendly staff. Made us feel special. Had the three course menu. I had soup starter followed by lasagna then coffee with cream. Absolutely gorgeous. Then to our surprise a complementary garlic cheese pizza. Not hurried at all. Very relaxed atmostphere. Enjoyed so much returning again this sunday and will bring my husband too.”
  • Jessica watson
    “I had trio of meat's for Sunday lunch, all 3 were cooked to perfection,...chicken was still juicy, lamb and beef were absolutely delicious. A very good portion and selection of vegetables. Staff so friendly and I will definitely be going back as the prices were brilliant. All 4 of us really enjoyed our meals”
  • ahmed alhmmadi
    “I had a wonderful experience dining here recently. While the food was delicious and well-prepared, the service was truly next-level. I came in to eat by myself, and Fareed made me feel incredibly welcome from the moment I sat down. His hospitality and attentiveness made the meal memorable. If you're looking for a place where you'll be treated with genuine care, this is it. Ask for Fareed!”
  • Matthew Harman
    “Another absolutely outstanding meal with the Sambuca franchise. This is the first time we visited the South Shields restaurant which is conveniently situated right next to the Children’s amusement park we came in at lunchtime just after opening and the fact that they have a £10 and a £20.03 course meals absolutely astonishing the food as always was absolutely fantastic service and atmosphere impeccable and a portion sizes grow out of this world too exactly what we have come to expect from this reasonably priced local franchise restaurant 🙏🙏🙏”

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Good to know

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
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  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Location

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