Tosca in Sunderland

Fantastic meal with partner. Waitress and chef were very accommodating and honestly the best goats cheese pasta dish I’ve had. Partners peppercorn sauce and Diane sauce was a little unique, however the steak was cooked to perfection - so perhaps the sauce was just unique to tosca’s.

We spent a lovely afternoon in Tosca for my Mam and Dad's 50th Wedding Anniversary. The food was presented beautifully and was out of this world! Tosca is an old favourite as we know the food is always going to be outstanding and the service is down to earth friendly. The new dishes on the menu are fabulous, and the 4 of us left full, happy, and in need of a lie down!

Great Italian food in a relaxed setting. Staff are really welcoming and friendly and happy to help with suggestions from the menu.

Excellent lunch & Excellent service Fantastic repertoire between customers and staff Couldnt fault anything See you again soon

We've been visiting Tosca for years, service is out of this world! Especially the little waitress called Diane! Her and the team are fab. Food is beautiful, even my fussy children love it. Never had a bad meal yet. This time we had a Roast Dinner..the meat just melted in your mouth.

Don't get me wrong, I adore Tosca & the food. I have been dining here since the 80s, so know what I'm talking about. Recently, the noise in the restaurant has been unbearable. Last night was the worst yet. A table of 2 couples spoiled the whole visit for myself & my partner. I truly felt sorry for other diners sitting on tables nearer. I don't know whether I will be able to persuade my partner to visit again. This was the final nail, unfortunately 😕

Visited for Sunday lunch. Staff very attentive and the food was delicious. Won’t hesitate to return. Thank you very much!

We decided to pop in for dinner last night and what a lovely night we had. We ordered tomato garlic bread ( plenty topping and perfect base),pasta with olives which my daughter said was the best she had, pizza from the special board goats cheese,caramelised onion and salami 10/10,deserts and a bottle of house wine which was perfect. Diane served us and what a wonderful asset she is to tosca, very friendly,attentive and nothing was a bother. Thank you Tosca for such a fantastic night, see you soon as we can't wait to sample your fabulous Sunday lunches.

The service was very poor not sure if they were under staffed. Main meals came with the wrong pasta they admitted they did it wrong as they served us. Everybody getting there main so just said OK we will keep it. Then no dessert menu given. We were massively over charged by £30 on final bill. They put 7 drinks on our bill we didn't get so had to have the bill changed. We asked for the bill and waited 40 minutes for it. I have been here loads of times and don't get why a good place to eat is now so bad. My advice is check your bill and maybe go somewhere else I will be in the future.

Table of four on a Saturday evening. All went for starters and a main washed down with two bottles of red wine. Service was okay, not much interaction, very business like. Starters served promptly, but only three of the main courses two pasta dishes and a pizza arrived together the final pizza being served as the others in our party finished theirs. The final pizza was of a poor standard, looked like it had been rushed out. The bill came to just under £80, all in all just okay.

Booked our table for 7 30 tonight my birthday spolit as we felt so rushed 8.45 pm asked to see sweet menu or il see what's left the waitress said.The staff were then cleanig & sweeping up around us .Made us feel really uncomfortable so we never had a sweet we felt we needed to go 9.15 paid our bill we wont be coming back in hurry Then at .8pm 3 people came to the restaurant there were empty tables they were turned away. We all couldn't believe they turned customers away.

My Husband and I often dine at Tosca, always great. Visited today for a birthday, ordered the fillet steak, very particular about the way I like it cooked, It was exactly cooked as my request, beautiful, Tosca never fails to please, plus lovely pleasant staff, great day.

I was a 'chance' as in I had not booked! The girls were very accommodating, in finding me a table and setting it up. The menu was good and there were plenty of options. I had a mini seafood starter, peppered steak and chips, and trio of puddings. All of them were well cooked and tasty/good value for money. The wine was nice, fair-priced for what I was drinking. The restaurant was busy and the staff were rushing around, a fourth person turned up and that helped, but generally, you had to wait a little bit. The waitresses were charming, helpful and friendly.

Don't sack the chef Been a good few times during the summer. Food is of good quslity and quantity. The measure of a good Italian is how to make a pollo rosemarino. It was good :no artifical browning demi glace sauce; just the simplest basics; flattenedchicken breast,olive oil,rosemary and a slight touch of lemon at the end; king prawns aliglio fantastic;will try fillet steak next time. Very popular early on so book or be diasappointed.

Fantastic food great atmosphere. The six of us really enjoyed our meals .Everybody made very welcome at the restaurant. The king prawns were amazing.

Visited here a few times lately and each occasion, we’ve been served by the wonderful Claire. What an absolute delight she is, nothing’s a problem, so friendly, professional and works well under pressure. Because this is a busy restaurant a lot of the time. And...

Went back for a quick meal before the match and the standards haven't changed at all. Great portions, great quality of food and the staff cannot be more helpful. The portion size are very generous so don't over do it on the cheese garlic bread...

Not sure if taken over or new work force in charge of things post-Covid19 but this used to be one of our favourite restaurants in the North East. Clumsy server spilling food off plates as placing on table. Can be a busy restaurant still by...

Food was amazing , had the spaghetti bolognese and the tomato garlic bread to start , so tasty . Service was great and very prompt . 10/10 would recommend .

I went for a meal to tosca with my grandma and it was amazing, best service making everyone welcome with gorgeous food, the desserts were the highlight of the experience my gran said the best sticky toffee pudding she’s ever had !! Would highly recommend!!

It is such a shame this once lovely restaurant changed ownership. I know things change and move on. I have been visiting for over 25 years. Never again. Rubbish food. Didn't feel like a treat at all especially with cost of living crisis. Didn't even...

Like many others have said, I've been coming here since the late 80's. It was always a great place, friendly staff and lush food. Visited last night to celebrate my birthday with family, it will be my last. The food was awful, tasted cheap but...

Last night I enjoyed a meal in Tosca along with my friend I had the two course special and my friend enjoyed two starters Food was delicious Service was brilliant and the atmosphere was very relaxed I will be back with my family

Birthday treat with friends, both had the potatoes skins which wasn’t many on my plate, both had the chicken Kiev pizza which was nice. Visited on Thursday wasn’t busy but had to keep asking for my drinks .

We always come to tosca for special occasions with family and friends( been frequent visitors for 20 years) and this time did not disappoint! It was my step daughters birthday so took a load of her friends. Everyone loved the food and the staff were...

Beautiful food, great atmosphere, perfect service. Had a garlic bread with tomato which was delicious, followed by some king prawns in a garlic butter accompanied with lush, fat homemade chips. The whole meal was amazing. The place is cosy and warm and the service is...

I don’t say this lightly when this was genuinely the worst Italian meal we’ve ever had. Bland, tasteless and the man who took our plates away didn’t even ask us how the meal was which says it all. Do not order pizza or lasagne! We...

Had been wanting to try this place for a while. From the outside it looks great and like a really authentic Italian ristorante. So on Thursday night I took my partner, daughter and her boyfriend. The decor and atmosphere inside was just what I was...

Like a couple of reviews that stated it’s now under new ownership and food is completely different, doesn’t feel authentic anymore, steak wasn’t bad but nothing special, the worst thing which should be the easiest was the pizza, the base was obviously store bought which...

The food here was absolutely beautiful the best pasta I’ve had before. There was great, friendly service and amazing atmosphere I would highly recommend, perfect for a cute catch up meal !!

Wow what an amazing meal we all enjoyed .Mussels & Lobster ravioli then triamu trio of sweets , bottle of wine.All our meals were so tasty Congratulations to all staff very welcoming. Chef brilliant.

Chicken kiev was very nice as was my wife's lasagne but wasn't keen on the bright decor and felt the food was missing the wow factor it had when Rino owned it. Very average now but worth a visit

Visited with friends last night for the first time since hospitality reopened. A warm welcome awaited us & the food was superb as ever. There’s a lways a lovely atmosphere at Toscas & last night Emma’s no exception. Keep up the good work Paul & all your staff.

Me and my husband went here for his birthday and we couldn't fault a thing. Food was delivered hot and we didn't have to wait to long. It was reasonably priced and the quality was fantastic. The waitress was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. The highlight for me was the sticky toffee pudding oh my days unreal. We will definitely be back soon.

Great service from friendly staff. The food is gorgeous, my favourite is their Chicken Imperial. Love the variety and taste of the vegetables served with the mains. They have Italian lager on draught - what more can you ask for?

I’ve been to this restaurant once before and loved it so naturally we went back for this government eat out to help out scheme. I’m not one to complain so I didn’t at the time but the seafood in my linguine was disgusting and chewy, my boyfriend said his was mediocre, I get that they were busy so left it. It was al I ate yesterday and now I have severe stomach cramps and vomiting, and to make it worse, we were deffo over charged but you couldn’t tell as their bill was written on. £35 when mine and my partners food was £15 each, both should be half price so £15 all together plus a small wine, morretti, a lime and soda and a coke (shouldn’t be £20). As it’s made me sick I wouldn’t go back, the younger ladies out front however were lovely.

It had been a long time since I'd last visited Tosca and I have to say I was pleasantly pleased. Good food, good service will definitely revisit with the wife.

First time at the restaurant amazing food and great environment, would definitely be returning again in the future!

Best restaurant in the town, great staff amazing food and great environment, would 100% recommend!!!

We have been frequent visitors to Tosca for over twenty years, and this is my second review of the restaurant.This occasion was to celebrate my son's birthday, which both kids consider an unmissable part of their celebrations. In fact, we have spent every 'birthday tea' at Tosca's since they were born.The staff were wonderfully warm and friendly, and made my son really feel special. Their rendition of 'Happy Birthday ' was lovely and his face was a picture.But enough of the staff, you want to hear about the food, I know.We had a range of meals, from garlic bread and pizzas, to chicken and lasagne, all of which were cooked to perfection. (We have never had a poor meal here)The orders were brought to the table promptly and piping hot.The parmesan cheese as left on the table for us to use as we wished, rather than a meagre spoonful being scattered over our food and whisked away like some other restaurants we have visited.My chicken dish was cooked beautifully and melted in the mouth. No chewy or gristly pieces, and the peppercorn sauce was not too 'spicy hot'.My husband's lasagne was piping hot and delicious as always, and a generous sized portion.The pizzas are all hand made to order and cooked perfectly. The kids scoffed the lot!Free coffee refills after our meal and a complimentary 'birthday ice cream' were a very kind, and much appreciated extra.The prices of the food are very reasonable too.This venue is perfect for a whole host of evenings out, from a birthday tea to a night out before the theatre. It ticks every box on the our list!

Love Tosca’s we have been coming to this restaurant for many years, the food is always excellent and reasonably priced staff very friendly and attentive. Can’t wait to return

I have been coming here for about 20 years and yet again I have had a another lovely meal. The service was friendly, the food delicious and the price reasonable.. Definitely worth a visit

We have visited Tosca for many years and also owner Rinos first restaurant in Fawcett Street. The quality of food and service is always first class.

I have been going to this restaurant for many years and the food and service is always consistently good.

It is a while since we went to Toscana but I will certainly go again soon. Staff attentive and helpful. Food superb, best calzone I have ever had. Also my king prawn starter was very nice and spicy. Overall a excellent evening.

Been going to this restraunt for many many years. The staff are very friendly and greet you as if your family. The food is outstanding. There's a good choice on the happy hour menu, hot n cold starters and garlic breads, pastas, pizza, chicken there's something for everyone. The Al acarte menu includes fillet steak, prawns and daily specials. Definitely worth a visit.

A regular eating place for us, the atmosphere is relaxed and warm. Staff very friendly and welcoming, and food is good and inexpensive

Mid-week family visit when on holiday. Rustic environment, nothing that a lick of paint wouldn't cure. However staff not generally not interested in what I was ordering. Menu was basic UK adapted Italian. We ordered Muscles (wine/garlic) - very bland. Also the chicken Milanese didn't come with any napoli sauce (so basically dried deep fried chicken in breadcrumbs) - had to order the sauce seperatly (at cost). The restaurant would also not swap out chips with spaghetti - how unaccommodating. Only saving thing was the home double cooked (I presume) chips were nice to accompany my chicken/white wine main.

We booked a table for 14 to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary with friends and family. We were offered the opportunity to consider ordering meals in advance, but decided not to. You'd think that would slow down service on the night, but it didn't at all. Despite being a staff member down, the Tosca team didn't miss a beat. Starters, main courses, sharing garlic breads and after dinner coffees all arrived piping hot, quickly and with a smile. Dinner washed down with their delicious house red and white. As usual, the atmosphere was lively and friendly. Many of our party hadn't been here before, and without exception, they were full of praise for the food and the service. Even though we were a large table, and even though they were short of people and they were working their socks off with a full restaurant, when two of our party asked for the Linguini Mama (vegetarian dish) to be served vegan (without cream sauce), this was done without any hesitation. THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is service!

It's been a while...too long! but we were not disappointed everything 'Tosca' was perfect, the welcome, service and seating, our order came in good time and presented well, the staff were attentive and this all makes a good eating experience, I'm sure we will not leave it so long for our next visit.

My friend recommended here for a catch up meal. The restaurant isn't huge inside but it didn't feel like everyone was sitting on top of each other which can happen in other restaurant. I noticed there was an extra charge for Gluten Free pasta which I personally don't like but many restaurants now charge especially as it is a dietary requirement. The potato skins to start were nice but not a huge portion. I had gluten free pasta bolognese which was nice but slightly too salty but that is personally taste. We ordered dessert and I asked which they could make gluten free and he asked the kitchen and came back and gave me a definite answer which was great. Dessert was creme brulee which was nice.

Went here for lunch Friday Food excellent as always staff very friendly nothing too much trouble Always good friendly banter

This is our favourite Italian restaurant. Been coming here for years with family and friends. The food is delicious, the atomosphere is fun, and the staff are so friendly and welcoming.

Been visiting this restaurant for years now and food and service always been first class. Visited last night for pre theatre meal and got to say staff were very attentive, always make you feel welcome and food was beautiful, had 3 courses each and we both thoroughly enjoyed every dish. You must try the desserts, always a good selection and are all delicious.

This is my favourite Italian restaurant by far!! Food amazing, staff friendly and attentive, service always fab. But what I love the most is that on things like valentine's day they don't hike prices and put posh unappealing menus on they stick with what they do best which is the finest authentic Italian food at great prices. Always gona be my first choice!!

My husband and myself met with my sister and brother in law for lunch at Tosca. We choose the restaurant as there are so few genuine Italian family run restaurants in the City. The atmosphere was warm and cosy trattatoria in modern style, the service excellent. We chose either gamberoni or fish dishes all were perfect . However the highlight of the meal was the desserts, all home made. My husband jokingly asked for Zabaglione which was not on the menue. The owner obligingly offered to make the dish for us which we jumped at, it is rarely offered in Italy now let alone in the Northeast.

Been going to Tosca’s for 30+ years. Always been excellent. Can not speak highly enough of the staff from the owners Rino and Marie to Nora, Michelle, Jamie , Terry and everyone else who works there. The food is always high class. My daughter does not eat cheese or cream and theywill adapt any meal on the menu to suit her, above and beyond. We eat here at least 3 times a month and have never had a problem. Absolutely fabulous.

My husband and I are regular patrons of this lovely family owned restaurant. We absolutely love coming here as the staff are so welcoming and the home made food always delicious. We have sampled most of the food on the extensive menus and a favourite of mine is steak Bellini from the special menu list. My husband has many favourites and penne romano, another from the specials, is one of his favourite meals. We love the hospitality provided by the owners and their tentative staff, who are second to none. We look forward to coming here at least every 2 weeks. Many thanks to you all. We look forward to seeing you soon. Same now as it was the very first time we visited.

Visited tosca in sunderland with the hubby we had been few times before and also found food really good . I had pate which was tasteless an d dry. hubby had prawn cocktail overload on salad then i decided on chicken kiev and chips chicken tasted nice but plate was swimming in oil hubby had pasta carbonara he said wasnt very creamy i did notice that parmesan cheese that waiter put on my husbands meal was used then just left out uncovered on surrounding shelf near us not very hygienic this was used also for other customers thought it mite been better returned kitchen after use. not once were we asked if meal was fine or did we want more drinks we decided to get coffee at end. irish coffee was worst I've seen cream on top was so thick u needed spoon that got sent bck and I got espresso with what only can be described as thick chunck cream on top we were going to try the dessert but by then i think we had decided it probably wouldn't have been good bill was £60 quid i don't think it was value for money service also wasnt to standard big let down as we have been before but we won't return

Just lovely food, backed-up by fab service. I simply can't fault anything about Tosca's. Excellent menu and the genuine home-made desserts are superb.

In Sunderland visiting the De Vinci exhibition and found Tosca on TripAdvisor as we wanted lunch.

Lovely restaurant, staff very friendly The food was very good. Would definitely recommend the lasagne and calzone pizza

First visited this restaurant when it was in Fawcett Street in the 1970s. Still owned by Reno and his family and still my favourite Italian restaurant in Sunderland. Lovely friendly, welcoming atmosphere, attentive staff, and great food. Love all the chicken dishes, and the pasta dishes and the desserts are pretty good too, particularly the trio of desserts. Would highly recommend.

Food was very good. Seafood fresh and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere is busy but staff leave nothing to chance. Very attentative. Price very competitive and generally worth every penny.

I visited prior to attending the final performance of Miss Saigon at the Empire Theatre. It doesn't overlook the theatre, but is only a few minutes walk away and also near my hotel, the local Premier Inn.

Always eat here when up in Sunderland to go to the theatre tonight is Miss Saigon so looking forward to this, food here is always good and a friendly atmosphere great chose

We have visited this restaurant for the last 25 years and the food has always been very nice.

First time here. We walked in on Wednesday night without a reservation. We were given a table straight away. I had steak and chips and my husband had chicken and chips. Cooked beautifully. Chips are homemade and accompanying sauces were lovely. Bottle of house red was nice too. Then we ordered cheesecake with chocolate ganache and hazelnut ice cream. It was all delicious. Staff were lovely too. Had a chat with the owners son. His dad is the head chef. We will definitely be back.

Hadn't been to Tosca for several years. it used to be a regular place to eat back in the day. Very pleased to confirm that standards are still high. Family meal for 3 with starters and mains plus 2 large wines and soft drinks for under £50. The only thing I would change was that my chicken dish had a little too much oil for my personal taste, but this didn't detract from the overall quality and taste of the meal itself. Service was quick and friendly. Hopefully we won't leave it as long until our next visit.

Love going here, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Always good food, the family have always kept the prices reasonable and along with all of the above that’s the reason it’s always busy! It’s nice to see a family business do well! I have been going there for quite a few years now, and whether it’s a date night, catch up with friends or a night out with work. I have always had lovely food. Just booked a xmas night out there with friends!

The food here is incredible! friendly and efficient service, the staff were very helpful and attentive, wonderful ambience, all made this a fantastic dining experience, ideal for intimate dinners or family celebrations, I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!

One of the very few authentic Italian restaurants left. All of the food is wonderful, but my personal favourite is the lasagne. It doesn't taste like any lasagne you'll have ever had and is absolutely gorgeous.

I have been here several times with my friends for special occassions like birthdays and the reason we continue to go back is that we have never had 1 thing to complain about. The food is always very nice and reasonably priced.The staff are friendly, welcoming and efficient

Traditional, cosy, welcoming, friendly with amazing food! Service is fantastic, as a family ran restaurant this makes a big difference!

Consistently class little gaff this. Every time we go everything is always the same quality. The sauce always exactly how we want it, pizza dough always the same. Always consistent and that’s how you become a regular customer. We love it. Can’t wait to go back

Food has a depth Of flavour not usually achieved by other restaurants in the city. This comes from the owners taste and knowledge. This is our go too restaurant for entertaining, Romantic or even family. A real diamond in the rough. Also very consistent and does not try to be something it’s not. Very fairly priced too. Quality quality quality is the name of the game in this wonderful restaurant

Found this restaurant on TripAdvisor when we were planning a trip to the Empire Theatre to see Wicked on Saturday evening. Although it was busy they found us a table but made it clear that they needed it back for seven o'clock. As we arrived at half five that was no problem.

Initial restaurant visited had a wait for the table so happened to find this place through here... was more than happy with the service as they found us a table in the already busy restaurant busy with birthdays, couples & friends on a Saturday night.

Good menu choices, excellent service, well prepared and presented food served with good quality and reasonably priced wine helped us to celebrate a 60th birthday. £105 for 4 with 3 bottles of wine. Excellent value.👍

Tosca is my favourite Italian restaurant in Sunderland. The staff and service is always fantastic and the food is just amazing(I’ve NEVER been disappointed!). It is a small and cosy restaurant and thats why the atmosphere is always warm and welcoming.

good food but there are too many tables for the size of the place. will visit again, but not in the near future,

Called into Tosca Saturday tea time for early tea. Ordered pizza’s which were very nice and filling. Service good and reasonable cost. Would definitely return

My friend and I enjoyed a lovely tea here Great service from the blonde lady who works there and rinos daughter They're always so friendly and genuine Food always excellent , can never fault this place Look forward to visiting again next week !

Visit here quite often always tasty dishes, good portions. Always a warm welcome with lovely staff, service very good.

We have visited Tosca for over twenty years and can honestly say we have ALWAYS had a fantastic time. The food is amazing and the service is brilliant. The staff are always friendly and very welcoming and very professional.

Myself and 4 friends visited on a Saturday evening Yet again friendly warm service and excellent meals We had a range of starters, the fisgcames I had were very good Then mains ranged from pizzas to salad to steak And all were superb

I’ve been coming here for many years now and the food is amazing! Such lovely staff who were very helpful. I got the chicken & bacon salad on my last visit and it was brilliant. :)

We had our first visit about a year ago which was recommended by friends. Been back again with them and twice on our own, the second time being tonight and we were not disappontened. The food was lovely and staff very attentive (which from what I hear is family run business and possibly makes a difference). I am veggie and love the goats cheese pasta and clear my plate which is rare for me. My husband also enjoyed his three course of calamari, tagleatelle rustica and homemade chocolate torte. Will be back.

In my opinion this is by far the best Italian in Sunderland. We have been visiting for years and never had a bad meal. Beautiful tasty food portions are huge and excellent service.

Having recently been diagnosed with a diary allergy, going out for meals can now be a little stressful. However upon arrival the waitress consulted with the chef and gave me a separate menu which stated which meals had milk in. There wasn’t a lot for me to choose from and a couple of my favourite dishes I can’t have now. However, the staff were very attentive and helpful and I managed to enjoy a delicious chicken dish with vegetables. Celebrating my husband’s birthday was a wonderful night!!

First visit meal was Ok but not worth second visit. I had been told it was best Italian in town! Food seemed to be cooked in cheap cooking oil, our clothes reeked of this

I always either get the Gamberoni with the Aglio sauce for starter or the mussels inferno and they’re always absolutely amazing!! The fillets are delicious and always cooked perfectly. Can not recommend this place enough the foods always spot on. Lovely atmosphere aswell x

The food here is excellent, however the restaurant is a bit over crowded. Perhaps one less table would be better, Good selection on the menu and a very good selection of wines and beers.

Great little place which I’ve meant to review for ages. Perfect for couples, friends and any occasion really. This is a great restaurant. Home made pate and the best Milanese in the North. Always spot on and they don’t quibble if you want it served...

Very impressed with the restaurant having visited time and time again. On this occasion we had a baby with us so we visited earlier on in the evening. They made sure we had space for the pram so it wouldn't get in the way. The...

Been coming here for years. Haven’t been for a while and organised a surprise meal for my mams 60th. There...

We enjoyed a lovely meal here , Friendly service, and nicely prepared reasonably priced starters and mains

This restaurant has great food , reasonably priced and has a nice relaxed cosy atmosphere , the staff are very friendly and efficient , this is my favourite restaurant in sunderland , I never tire of it.

We went for an early evening meal with a young family this week.

went into Tosca for a meal after football with my husband. food is fantastic staff are brilliant very clean and tidy