Martinos

fab night would go again

visited here recently, like other reviews food was really nice, prices are fair but the service was poor. I ordered pizza which i would always have spicy, however when i asked if they had chillies i was frowned at and told no… offered no alternative, not even asked if i would like to change my mind on the food i was about to order.

Our party of 6 adults & 5 children went to the restaurant on Saturday evening (15÷1÷11) to celebrate a special birthday, quite simply we found the food to be very good and the service to be very poor, main problem was the food order. We asked for the childrens meals to be brought with the adult starters, they arrived with the adult main meals and one childs meal was last to be brought out, when the food eventually arrived we found we had three main courses which were not ordered and had to be returned and the correct meals waited for again. The children had ice cream and we were given three different flavours to what had been ordered, all in all a shambles with the ordering or with the kitchen. On paying we complained and were told «well there is nothing we can do about it other than speak to the chef» Well there is something we can do about it and that is not go back, in addition, should Martinos be mentioned in conversation our experience will be relayed.

Shocked! Me and my mum went there one Friday night, the staff were nice enough but the service was poor and the food was alright.
The real problem I had, was that I didn’t feel like I was in a proper Italian restaurant, like some sort of pub chain, there was no feel about the place, more quantity over quality, substance rather than style.
I can think of far better places to eat in the area, even if it means taking a bus ride into the city centre!

The food is ok, nothing special, the place is great for service unless they are busy, in which case they forget about you and you practically have to stand and wave for service! they take complaints with a pinch of salt and look bored and uninterested when you tell them your opinions

Martinos is very mediocre in my opinion. The food is ok but it’s not fantastic and the atmosphere is not as good as what you would find in a local bistro. The prices seemed a little high for the quality of the food. The bar is good and is well stocked, but unfortunately the service was a little slack and I would not recommend here to dine. There are much better places in Sunderland for piza and pasta than here.

We have ate here many times now and have not yet been disappointed.
It is a very hard place to describe as it seems to be shared with a large bar and american pool place, but don’t let this put you off because there is a fantastic restaurant hidden inside. It is almost like stepping into another world inside the restaurant as it is themed like an old Italian village with little alcoves and private areas that break up the large area. The best thing (apart from the lovely food) is the fact that the tables are spaced in such a way that you get plenty of privacy when dining. The menu is large and starts quite cheap although the steaks seem a bit pricey.
Staff are fantastic and always make us feel more than welcome when we arrive. Can get very busy at weekends so if you don’t like waiting for your food I would recommend booking a midweek night. We visit weekends if with friends and weekdays if just the two of us.
We can’t speak highly enough for this place and would recommend it to anyone. 5 stars from us.

This italian is located on the sea front in sunderland. It is well spaced out and can accomodate big groups and is suitable for couples. The food is lovely and the menu has a wide range of choice. Although alittle pricey i would still pay it as the portions are generous and lovely. There is a nice area where you can have a drink after your meal, the seating is comfortable and it is lovely to look out over the sea. There is good safe parking outside and is central if you wanted to go into sunderland city centre afterwards.

This a surprising restaurant on the sea front at sea burn. Located in the arcades is has a modern look and cosy atmosphere. There is a bar when you walk in which also has a modern feel and is very relaxed. The restaurant is quite big and well spaced out. They can accommodate large groups, but also have cosy corners for small groups. The food is a little more pricing that your average Italian but still not expensive. The food is very nice, although I have had a pasta bake which was a bit over cooked. My only complain would be the bread sticks instead of normal bread, and it can sometimes take a while to get your main meal.

Martino’s is a great italian restauraunt. It is located on the sea front at Seaburn beach, behind Jet amusements.
Rather cheap and with great service, the restauraunt includes 3 pool tables adjacent to a 4 sets of tables and chairs, ideal for taking children for a meal. They also do a ‘happy birthday’ service, if your going out for anyones birthday they will get a cake for the individual and sing happy birthday, which can be very embarrassing!