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It’s officially Autumn/Winter now, and as the dark nights are creeping in earlier and earlier each evening, and the climate is dropping, one of life’s simple pleasures simply becomes enjoying one of your favourite home-cooked comfort meals. But sometimes, when you finish work all you want to do is go home to relax, not get…
It is officially the start of a new term, or indeed a new chapter for University goers; whether you are returning for another year of study (yep, Freshers’ fun can still be had by you too!) or you are about to make the leap from sixth form or college to start your first year of…
Here at Antico, we have two authentic Italian restaurants… One in the heart of Jesmond and the other right on the seafront in Roker, Sunderland. On a day to day basis, we see a variety of people come through our doors of both restaurants; from students to families and we love to see such a…
It is OFFICIALLY the first day of Summer this month, on June 21 and what better way to spend it than with great company and even better food?! If we are granted with plenty of sunshine then it makes for a perfect day out at the coast and stopping by our Sunderland restaurant along Roker…
Father’s Day is fast approaching on 16 June and just when you thought you were going to have a real struggle with buying the perfect gift – Antico are here to save the day! All Dad’s love their food – it’s a fact – so why not save the pennies that you would usually spend…
Ciao, benvenuto! (hello, welcome!) As an authentic Italian restaurant, we would like to give you an authentic welcome into our world here at Antico! And what better way than inviting you to come and join us at our brand new restaurant in Sunderland! We recently expanded the Antico branch from being solely based on…
In Italy, Mother’s Day is a very important day, as it is a time where families all come together and celebrate with one another. However, the difference between English and Italian Mother’s Day is that it falls on the second Sunday in May, where Mother’s Day in England is the fourth Sunday in Lent and…
Take your loved one for a romantic meal at Antico Restaurant in Jesmond! It’s almost that special day again, time to treat your loved one to a delicious meal out this Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking to impress that special someone this February the 14th, then you need to take them to Antico Restaurant in…
The northern regions of Italy tend to get relatively cool compared to the rest of the country, the two coasts of Italy experience different climates in winter time, with the west coast wetter and warmer, while the east colder and drier. In winter, the eastern coast of Italy tends to be harsh with cold,…