A long-standing Sunderland staple restaurant has revealed its impending closing date to its loyal customers.
Luciano's Ristorante has stood on High Street West for decades, however, they are being forced to leave their home of 31 years to make way for a brand new Culture House. And it has been revealed this week that Sunderland City Council have given their tenant their evacuation notice, meaning that Luciano's will close in just over a week's time.
The eatery announced that their last day of service will be on Saturday April 2 - as they must leave the premises on April 4. A statement released on Luciano's official Facebook page read: "It is with deep sadness that we have to announce the closure of our much-loved restaurant.