Bellinis

Head down to Seaburn and you'll find yourself in a room that feels like someone's taken a slice of Italy and plonked it on the Sunderland coast. The kind of place where regulars know their table, families come for birthdays, and couples don't feel out of place sitting quietly in the corner. What sets Bellinis apart isn't some pretentious attempt at Michelin-star theatrics—it's straightforward Italian done properly. The kitchen respects its ingredients, the staff genuinely seem to know their menu, and there's an ease about the whole operation that comes from actually caring about what lands on your plate.