The Best Places to Eat in Sheffield
The independent food scene in Sheffield is one of our favourites
Jöro
Oughtibridge Mill, Main Road, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield S35 0LB
jororestaurant.co.uk
The new and improved Jöro at Oughtibridge Mill has an open-plan kitchen at the heart of the restaurant. Moody and atmospheric, the menu is a fascinating blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences. At 19 dishes, the tasting menu is truly an undertaking, but certainly not to be missed.
The Orange Bird
78 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HA
0114 234 9330
theorangebird.co.uk
A warm and inviting neighbourhood restaurant influenced by the flavours of South Africa, the menu here is packed full of goodies (like smoked jollof rice with crispy seaweed, peri peri chicken with charred cabbage, and curry butter chips with lime pickle mayonnaise).
Native
167–169 Gibraltar Street, Sheffield S3 8UA
0114 272 5719
nativejhmann.co.uk
Fresh and delicious seafood served on adorable vintage crockery, we recommend ordering from the ever-changing specials board which showcases the best of the day’s catch. From crab crumpets with samphire and tandoori cod, to cuttlefish croquettes and braised octopus stew, this seafood restaurant is a cut above the rest.
Antler
206–210 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 1TD
0114 249 0443
theantler.uk
A journey through Iranian cuisine, Antler promises an authentic and diverse experience. Our favourite are the mezze-style small plates, with familiar options like hummus (their version also incorporates walnuts, sumac, green sultanas and lemon zest) and stuffed vine leaves sitting alongside kashk o bademjan (pan-fried aubergine mashed with dried mint and whey yoghurt, topped with walnuts).
Silversmiths
111 Arundel Street, Sheffield S1 2NT
0114 270 6160
silversmithsrestaurant.co.uk
This sleek and contemporary restaurant is in an up and coming area of the city, and serves up vibrant dishes with a local focus. Try their à la carte menu on Fridays and Saturdays for elevated classics like duck sausage rolls, steak and ale pie, and bubble and squeak with poached eggs and chive oil.
Domo
Eagle Works, 34–36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham, Sheffield S3 8DH
0114 322 1020
domorestaurant.co.uk
Good food, good cocktails and good times are all on the menu at this authentic Sardinian restaurant, bar and deli. Stop by for their aperitivo hour or book a table for dinner and enjoy a variety of interesting antipasti, pastas and pizzas (we can’t get enough of the mushroom arancini) followed by the best Italian patisserie and desserts.
The Glass Strawberry
48–50 Printing Office Street, Doncaster DN1 1TR
01302 365027
theglassstrawberry.co.uk
Famous for their fabulous, themed afternoon teas, brunch is also great here. This coffee house serves fluffy pancakes, big breakfasts, shakes, coffee and cake, buddha bowls and platters as well as beers, wine and cocktails.
Rafters
220 Oakbrook Road S11 7ED
0114 230 4819
raftersrestaurant.co.uk
Named after its beautiful exposed wooden beams, Rafters sits in a quiet Sheffield suburb and serves smart, contemporary food using the best seasonal and local ingredients. A tasting menu-only restaurant, tuck into everything from venison loin and pumpkin to Bramley apple rice pudding. For a front row seat to the action, try the Kitchen Bench which puts guests right beside the open-plan kitchen, where the chefs are happy to answer any and all questions.
The Pearl at Park Hill
8 Pat Midgley Lane, Park Hill, Sheffield S2 5DY
pearlatparkhill.co.uk
The focus here is on carefully-curated small plates designed for sharing, accompanied by drinks that are out-of-this-world good. Order marinated mushrooms with cured egg yolk, red wine chorizo, aubergine dumplings and white anchovies with red peppers – delicious.
Bench
7B Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU
benchsheffield.co.uk
A light and airy neighbourhood restaurant and bar (with a small outdoor space for drinks in the sun), the menu here comprises of simple ingredients creatively reimagined – think smoked cod’s roe with Granny Smith apple and elderflower vinegar, blue cheese and sticky date cake, and chicken with n’duja and caper sauce.
53 Degrees Norse
294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8UL 53degreesnorse.co.uk Previously Restaurant Norse, this new concept combines the fine-dining qualities of its previous incarnation with thumping dance music, strobe lights and a fresh new look, injecting fun into the traditional fine-dining experience. Their tasting menus are experimental, blending Asian influence with Scandinavian technique.
No Name
253 Crookes, Sheffield S10 1TF
0114 266 1520
nonamesheffield.com
A small bistro with a streamlined menu that is always changing, No Name is something of a cult favourite around Sheffield. Past dishes have included beef cheek with caramelised cauliflower, and croissant pudding with blue cheese and honey, but guests can expect something new every time they visit.
