Sambuca
Italian restaurant on Union Quay at the Fish Quay, serving pizza, pasta, risotto and grills with views over the River Tyne.
About Sambuca
Sambuca sits on Union Quay right on North Shields Fish Quay, pairing a broad Italian menu with views out over the River Tyne. The kitchen covers the crowd-pleasing range, from stone-baked pizzas and pasta to risotto, steaks and seafood, which makes it a versatile choice for a group and a popular spot for a relaxed lunch or dinner by the water.
As part of the lively Fish Quay dining scene, it benefits from a genuinely scenic setting alongside the bars, breweries and seafood spots that have made the quayside a destination. It is worth booking a riverside table at busy weekend times.
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