Signatures Italian
A family-friendly Italian restaurant and bar in Silksworth, voted Sunderland's best Italian and best Mediterranean restaurant by Sunderland Echo readers.
About Signatures Italian
Signatures Italian is a neighbourhood Italian restaurant and bar on Wynyard Street in Silksworth, on the south-west side of the city. It was named Sunderland's best Italian and best Mediterranean restaurant by readers of the Sunderland Echo. The venue describes itself as family-friendly, has a dog-friendly bar area, good disabled access and on-street parking, and shows Sky and TNT Sport.
It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesday and Thursday it opens from 4pm, on Friday from 4pm until midnight, on Saturday from midday until midnight and on Sunday from 11.30am. Food is served until 9pm, or 8.30pm on Sundays. Signatures took part in Sunderland Restaurant Week in September 2026 and has a Christmas 2026 menu on its website. Its suburban location makes it a practical option for residents of Silksworth, Doxford and the surrounding estates who want an Italian meal without heading into the city centre.
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