Aperitif restaurant
Quick info
About Aperitif restaurant
On High St W in Sunderland, Aperitif restaurant runs a walk-in menu of 59 dishes across starters, pasta, and pizza. Zuppa Del Giorno and Bruschetta Di Fungi open the meal, alongside Garlic Bread- Rosemary and Buccie Di Patate. Tre-Colori Caprese and Gamberoni Fritti round out the starter list. Pasta options include carbonara and a spicy pasta with chicken, while the pizza side runs to Frutti di Mare and a spicy pizza. The restaurant opens daily and seats walk-ins rather than taking reservations.
Menu & Prices
59 dishes · mains £2–33- Zuppa Del Giorno£4.50
- Garlic Bread- Rosemary£6.00
- Buccie Di Patate£4.20
- Tre-Colori Caprese£5.00
- Bruschetta Di Fungi£5.00
- Gamberoni Fritti£7.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention frutti di mare pizza, carbonara pasta, lobster and steak cooked perfectly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention frutti di mare pizza, carbonara pasta, lobster and steak cooked perfectly.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently praise the Frutti de Mare pizza and pasta options, with the lobster and steak also singled out as standouts. Friendly staff and a lively atmosphere run through several reviews, including a graduation celebration with extra touches. Potato skins and carbonara pasta please a pre-theatre couple ordering collection. One visit before a show notes service felt rushed, with repeated check-ins despite a quick, hour-long turnaround.
Customer Review Summary
Diners consistently praise the Frutti de Mare pizza and pasta options, with the lobster and steak also singled out as standouts. Friendly staff and a lively atmosphere run through several reviews, including a graduation celebration with extra touches. Potato skins and carbonara pasta please a pre-theatre couple ordering collection. One visit before a show notes service felt rushed, with repeated check-ins despite a quick, hour-long turnaround.
Featured reviews
- Caroline Davison
“We celebrated my daughter's graduation here and we had such a great time. The staff were so friendly and the service was excellent. The food was absolutely beautiful, too! Thank you so much for the extra touches that made our night that extra bit special. We will certainly be back.”
- Abigail Dryden
“Me and my partner had food here on Saturday and it was absolutely delicious. We had a spicy pizza, carbonara pasta and spicy pasta with chicken! And also a side of potato skins. We ordered to collect and everything was ready to go when we …”
- Kaiz
“We were visiting Sunderland for a work event, and opted to try Aperitif. Absolutely fantastic service with such a lovely atmosphere. The food was exquisite, from their Frutti de Mare pizza, and their sublime Pasta options. The entire wait staff and even the owner himself were so friendly and helped nurture a wonderful setting for such a nice evening out. Recommend this to anyone that is looking for a place to eat in Sunderland. Can’t wait to visit again on my return back to the north east. Thank you Aperitif for your high level of excellence. Keep raising the bar!”
- Shannon R
“We went before the theatre and the service was quick. We were in and out within 1 hour. Service felt a bit rushed to begin with as we were asked multiple times if we were ready to order even though we had only been at the table a couple of …”
- Alex Foodie
“You couldn't fault this place. Absolutely amazing food with friendly staff all round. The best lobster I have had for a long time. Steak was cooked perfectly and lamb was beautiful too 😁. One of those places where you're dancing in your seat because the food it's so good 👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near Aperitif restaurant
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aperitif restaurant | 4.6620 | — | — | frutti di mare pizza, carbonara pasta, lobster |
| Mexico 70 | 4.6329 | 0 mi | — | black garlic mushrooms, gringo tacos, cod and nduja |
| Miso House Japanese RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.8184 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | sushi, ramen, katsu |
| EmberVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.8545 | 0.4 mi | £20–70 | french onion soup, sirloin, apple strudel |
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