The contest is really hotting up – now choose from our Top Ten shortlist

The votes have been cast and counted, and we can now reveal the top Mediterranean Restaurants that have made it through to our final

You’ve given us the best Mediterranean restaurants the area has to offer.

Whether it’s because of the fantastic food they serve, the first class service and the warm welcome you receive or simply the surroundings that evoke holiday memories.

Whatever the reason, we now need you to tell us which of our finalists really deserves to be crowned Mediterranean Restaurant of the Year 2019. Voting couldn’t be easier. To vote for the winner, simply pick your favourite from the list of finalists and fill in the voting form on this page. Make sure you state the full name and number of your choice and post it in to us. Please note that photocopies of voting forms will not be accepted.

Hand-delivered votes and those delivered after the closing date will also not be counted. The closing date for votes is December 20, 2019.

SEC001 Angelos West Sunniside Ltd 48 West Sunniside, Sunderland SEC004 Tosca 25 Derwent Street, Sunderland SEC006 The Italian Kitchen Thompson Road, Sunderland SEC008 Gabrieles 4 Queen Parade, Sunderland SEC011 San Marinos 141 Chester Road, Sunderland SEC014 Luciano's 278 High Street West, Sunderland SEC018 Mamma Mia Ristorante 1 East Street, Sunderland SEC019 Marina Vista Restaurant Marine Activity Centre, North Dock, Sunderland SEC020 Signatures 28 Wynard Street, Sunderland SEC021 Liberty Brown Timber Beach Road, Sunderland