The Cavalier, Sunderland, England

Food was truly awful, no atmosphere in the restaurant section and very sparse. Staff were nice and friendly and service was prompt but could not make up for terrible food. Won’t be returning and would not recommend.

Visited The Cavalier yesterday for a drink in the beer garden, wanted something small to eat to not spoil our tea. Opted for the mixed meat platter starter to share with my partner, was very disappointed when it arrived, personally felt for £8.95 wasn’t worth the price.

We went on Christmas day 2018. We booked in August and chose from the menu well in advance. My mother uses a wheelchair and the staff were very friendly and helpful explaining that there is a ramp at the back and we would get access through the back door. We did this on Christmas day and our table was conveniently placed near to the door. Our table was booked for 2pm and the starters arrived at 2pm. We did order two childrens portions and four adults, but six adult portions arrived no problem from our point of view. Starters were hot and fresh, same for the main course, probably too much food per portion, the desserts were lovely. Very friendly service, the room was large, but not overcrowded with tables to cram in as may people as they could (as other restaurant do) the staff were very busy but had the time to make sure things were ok with us.

Food was beautiful. Went for the 4 course menu had prawn cocktail for starter and chicken in peppercorn sauce and chips for main then Chocolate Fudge Cake for afters. As normal was beautiful my favourite lunch time place to go. They even have a Winter Warmer menu on at the minute which is pub grub but I love a bit Italian to break up the week. Staff were great and really helpful. We had a late arrival to our table and they still had all the food come out together fabulous service xx

Called in on the off chance hoping for a decent meal and we were not disappointed, last time we were here it was ran by junipers pantry but now it is Italian and would definitely return .