Sambuca | Sunderland
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About Sambuca | Sunderland
On Low St in Sunderland, Sambuca is an Italian restaurant with window seating that looks out over the river. The kitchen runs a menu of 76 dishes, including a Margherita and a Lasagne alongside starters such as Garlic Mushrooms and Prawn Cocktail. Chicken Kiev appears as a recurring item, served with garlic butter and thick cut fried chips, and mussels are offered as a starter alongside a Salmon Thermidor on the main menu. Belly pork turns up as a special. The restaurant operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. The tables by the window remain the main draw for diners wanting a view of the river while they eat.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet · Does not have assistive hearing loop
Menu & Prices
76 dishes · mains £3–31- Garlic Bread£4.00
- Margherita£7.00
- Lasagne£8.95
- Garlic Mushrooms£5.95
- Garlic Bread With Tomato£4.50
- Prawn Cocktail£7.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken kiev, river views, salmon thermidor and mussels starter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken kiev, river views, salmon thermidor and mussels starter.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the chicken Kiev, described as generous, juicy and packed with garlic butter, served with thick cut chips. Close behind, the mussels and a prawn starter draw praise as fresh, tasty openers, alongside a well-liked salmon dish. Nearly every review highlights the riverside view, and service is called warm, friendly and quick throughout.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers repeatedly single out the chicken Kiev, described as generous, juicy and packed with garlic butter, served with thick cut chips. Close behind, the mussels and a prawn starter draw praise as fresh, tasty openers, alongside a well-liked salmon dish. Nearly every review highlights the riverside view, and service is called warm, friendly and quick throughout.
Featured reviews
- Jonny Wilson
“Loved it here. I got a Kiev. It arrived and it was the size of my face... and it was delicious, with load of fresh garlic butter, thick cut fried chips and a cold coke! And a full view of the river as you eat.”
- Andrew Richardson
“Love this place. The view out to the river is stunning, the food and the service is exceptional. I really can't fault it. Amazing for all. Thank You 😍”
- james D
“Stunning little Italian, great views over the river! All the food was lovely, belly pork special was amazing. The Kiev was juicy and full of garlic, will definitely return.”
- Scape Caution
“Beautiful food, the salmon Thermidor was so tasteful and fresh. The mussels to start were to die for and the price is so reasonable it’s almost stealing. The views are stunning thanks to the lovely riverside and the staff were so friendly …”
- Christopher Hedley
“Visited here on Saturday night. Very warm welcome and quickly seated to a window seat to enjoy a lovely view. Spoke to Alina and she recommended the Prawn starter which was delicious. The food came out super quick and steaming hot. Couldn’t …”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Does not have assistive hearing loop
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- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Italian Restaurants near Sambuca | Sunderland
- Tosca4.62910.7 mi£10–40
chicken pepe / imperial, fresh seafood from fish market, bolognese pizza
- 1 mi
italian food, pizza, pasta
- Mamma Italia4.67031.6 mi£10–40
happy hour pricing, starter billing error, slow waiter attention
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sambuca | Sunderland | 4.4760 | — | — | chicken kiev, river views, salmon thermidor |
| Tosca | 4.6291 | 0.7 mi | £10–40 | chicken pepe / imperial, fresh seafood from fish market, bolognese pizza |
| Antico Restaurant | Roker | 4.5212 | 1 mi | — | italian food, pizza, pasta |
| Mamma Italia | 4.6703 | 1.6 mi | £10–40 | happy hour pricing, starter billing error, slow waiter attention |
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