The 27 best restaurants in Sheffield

Why go? For its eight-course tasting menu.

With its hyper-local produce and ample tasting menu, modern British restaurant Joro is one of the swishest eating establishments in Sheffield, even though it’s in the Krynkl shipping container development. At this award-winning joint, seasonal small plates are beautifully presented and fashioned from local ingredients. Wear stretchy pants. Blowout. 

Why go? To experience the largest food hall in the north of England. 

Cutlery Works is a converted cutlery factory, where you can sample a whole host of different cuisines from the 14 different vendors.  Konjo offers up a Scandi-Japanese mashup all cooked over open fires, while China Red makes authentic Szechuan cuisine. Plus, there's Nashville-style chicken, sushi, pizza, Mexican, Thai and burgers. The chocolate counter Bullion is incredible and stocked nationwide, while local coffee roasters Foundry serve up some of the best brews in the city. Mid-range. 

Why go? To sample the delights of Sheffield's oldest Indian restaurant.

'Inspired by India, made in Sheffield' is the tagline for this amazing restaurant that has been serving up the people of Sheffield since 1967. The menu at Ashoka is stripped back yet innovative and tasty. Quite simply: some of the best curry you’ll taste in all of Yorkshire. Mid-range. 

Why go? To sample the ever-changing menu. 

No Name is a small modern bistro with a minimal, but continually, changing menu. All the dishes are centered around seasonal and locally-sourced products. Located in the heart of Crookes, slightly outside of the city centre, this is one of the city’s best tucked away restaurants. Their sample menu should be enough to suck you in. Mid-range. 

Why go? To experience a taste of Yorkshire.  

Silversmiths offers up fine modern British cuisine but peppered with a strong Yorkshire influence. Over a decade ago it was a struggling establishment before appearing on Gordon Ramsey’s Kitchen Nightmares, after which it rebranded and became a regular in the Good Food Guide, as well as winning several awards. High-end. 

Why go? To experience amazing food and drinks in a former public toilet. 

You could easily walk past Public given its underground location: a former public toilet. However, once inside you’re greeted with pristine decor, incredible cocktails, a range of natural wines and a small plates menu that offers up some of the best food in the city. There’s no wonder the Observer named it as one of the best spots in the UK. Mid-range-to-pricey. 

Why go? To get a taste of Sardinian soul food. 

This family-run Sardinian restaurant, bar and deli is one of the city’s finest places to eat. Domo means “home” and here you’ll find a mix of fresh produce from local, independent Sheffield retailers along with specialities direct from Sardinia, specifically their home town of Castelsardo. Mid-range. 

Why go? To try some of the best vegan and veggie food in the city. 

V or V (vegetarian or vegan) is a real jewel in the crown of Sheffield’s food scene. The menu is innovative, exciting, and always changing with the results consistent. It’s a coffee place with a brunch menu by day and a seriously excellent small plates menu in the evening. Mid-range. 

Why go? For an extensive natural wine menu and tasty small plates.

Located outside of the city centre in the cosy residential area of Nether Edge, Bench is a local deli, bakery, bar and small plates eatery. Natural wine is their game and they do it exceptionally well, with an ever-changing variety available by the glass and the bottle. Eat in or chill out on the terrace, this neighbourhood hangout is one of the finest recent additions to Sheffield’s food and drink scene. Mid-range-to-pricey. 

Why go? For excellent small plates and top wine.  

Tonco is a small restaurant centred round an open kitchen, specialising in eclectic yet simple small plates, along with some knockout wine. The menu is ever-changing, reflecting seasonality, meaning your taste buds are always in for a surprise. Mid-range. 

Why go? To tuck into British favourites and comfort food classics. 

Run by a brother and sister partnership, Turnip & Thyme is a bistro serving up tasty British grub with an emphasis on using seasonal ingredients that are locally-sourced. Mid-range. 

Why go? For the best pizza in Sheffield. 

Pizza is a simple food but so many get it wrong. Not at Napoli Centro. They knock out authentic Neapolitan pizza to perfection. Top it off with a Negroni and you’re in pizza heaven. Mid-range.  

Why go? To sample some innovative modern British dining

A recipient of a AA Rosette Award for culinary excellence within their first year of operation, Juke and Loe serve up some amazing modern British cuisine, along an expertly picked wine list. Expect fresh local produce to inform their stripped back but dazzling menu. High-end. 

Why go? For the best tacos and margaritas in Sheffield.  

This Mexican bar and taqueria is a haven for mezcal, tacos and tequila. You won’t be getting stodgy, greasy burritos here, instead piña offers up zesty, fresh, traditional Mexican food. Their frozen margaritas help take the edge of the spice too. Mid-range. 

Why go? For the finest brunch and coffee to ever pass your lips.

Run by two New Zealanders with a passion for a proper brew, Tamper makes for a great place to while away an afternoon. Their coffee is award-winning and the grub’s top notch. The Big Kiwi Breakfast is sure to stifle any hangover, while Friday nights offer an opportunity to prepare for said hangover with a late, boozy opening. Mid-range. 

Why go? For Michelin-approved grub. 

Tucked away in a quiet and largely residential part of town, this place has received two AA Rosettes and is Michelin guide-listed. Rafters offer amazing tasting menus, including vegetarian ones, that position them as one of the tastiest places to eat in the city if you fancy treating yourself. Blowout. 

Why go? To eat locally sourced modern European dishes in a Victorian country house. 

10 minutes from Sheffield city centre, The Old Vicarage is located within a country house that dates back to 1846. It has appeared in The Good Food Guide’s Top Restaurants list for 27 years running, as well as in the Michelin guide, so if you’re looking for an extra special meal then look no further. Blowout. 

Why go? To eat at a Michelin guide-listed Sheffield restaurant. 

Located in a hotel looking over the greenery of nearby Endcliffe Park, Brocco focuses on modern British seasonal food with a nod to Nordic flavours. Especially good for vegetarian and vegan options. Mid-range-to-high-end. 

Why go? For fresh bread and a creative brunch menu.

Forge began as a humble bakery, then it branched out with a café, and now that café has monthly supper clubs, cocktails, burgers and shakes. But the star of the show will always be the bread, baked fresh every day, right next to the café. Order the Mexican-style huevos rancheros for brunch, but don’t leave without a loaf of sourdough or another treat to take home. Budget. 

Why go? To get your fill of fish 

Ran by J H Mann Fishmongers, and with its roots going all the way back to 1921, Native knows fish more than most. The menu changes, but you can expect to find everything from an oyster bloody mary to drink, or tuck into some hand dived scallops or roasted octopus. Everything is fresh and seasonal with fresh fish served daily. Mid-range. 

Why go? For an bargain plate of nonna’s best pasta.

The first Nonnas opened in Sheffield in 1996. Since then the Italian restaurant has become a favourite throughout the city, serving homey Italian food at reasonable prices. From Monday to Thursday, 12 - 4pm, Nonnas offers £12.50 bowls of pasta (the eight-hour slow-cooked Italian sausage with tagliatelle is a real highlight), so head here if you’re on a budget but you don’t want to compromise on quality. Mid-range. 

Why go? To try one of several food vendors located in one place. 

This city centre food hall is home to a wide variety of food vendors. Along with craft beer and cocktails, Kommune is also home to La Biblioteka, a specialist book and magazine shop, meaning you can read about lots of weird and wonderful things while chowing down on some Vietnamese, Greek Indian, Korean or a burger.

Why go? For a pre-theatre meal.  

Ego’s proximity to the Crucible makes it a stellar spot for dinner before a show. It’s a light and airy Mediterranean spot that has mezze boards, stone-baked pizzas, steaks and kebabs. It’s great at catering for dietary requirements (there’s a whole vegan menu) and it’s right next to the city’s Winter Garden – an urban glasshouse filled with more than 2,000 plant species. Mid-range. 

Why go? For a hearty pub meal among locals.

This dog-friendly gastropub is right by one of Sheffield’s most popular parks, so it attracts those who are looking for a hearty meal after a bout of exercise or lengthy stroll with Fido. Chefs at The Cricket Inn use a massive charcoal oven to cook the likes of lamb rump and beef short rib (so big you have to share), but there’s also a buttermilk fried chicken burger and a beef-shin and pea pie for those not in it for a big feast. Mid-range. 

Why go? To eat all the seafood. 

Tucked away in a quieter part of Sheffield, overlooking Millhouses Park, Neon Fish is a one-stop shop for seafood. So whether it’s oysters and champagne, fish and chips with a beer or Fruit de Me, you’re very well covered here. High-end. 

Why go? If you’re a coffee snob or are a sucker for cakes and sandwiches. 

Steam Yard has spectacular coffee, a glorious courtyard and lots of colourful, baked goods, including gluten-free options. It’s a casual spot that makes up for its lack of a sit-down menu with stacks upon stacks of doughnuts, cakes and amazing sandwiches. Grab a coffee and a treat, then take them out into the courtyard. Budget. 

Why go? To eat farm-fresh produce at the farm itself. 

A working farm that is a fun location for kids to visit is also home to an excellent restaurant with an ever changing menu. Making the most of all the farm-fresh produce that is produced right on its doorstep, you can expect super fresh and seasonal dishes. The Barn at Whirlow also has an on site butchers, meaning you can even take home some of the farm-bred meat. Mid-range.