The Best Places to Eat in Sheffield
The independent food scene in Sheffield is one of our favourites
The Orange Bird
78 Middlewood Road, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HA
0114 234 9330
theorangebird.co.uk
A warm and inviting neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of Hillsborough, the menu here is modern South African with dishes cooked over a braai. Open Wednesday to Saturday the menu features delicious dishes such as braai pork presa with onion ash, smoked geelrys with fig sambal and curry butter chips with lime pickle mayonnaise, alongside a good selection of South African wines.
Aux Bon Vivant
27a Campo Lane, Sheffield S1 2EG
auxbonvivant.com
With a monthly changing menu of delightful bistro dishes, this is a relatively new addition to Sheffield’s foodie scene but is certainly a welcome one. The French influence is obvious throughout, and from the menu enjoy asparagus tonnato, fresh oysters and baked conchiglioni.
West 10 Bar & Kitchen
376 Fulwood Road, Sheffield S19 3GD
0114 230 9190
west10sheffield.co.uk
In the heart of Sheffield’s S10 area, West 10 offers a unique dining experience that combines the best of modern British cuisine with exceptional service. The bespoke tasting menus are carefully crafted by chef Scott Philliskirk to showcase the finest seasonal produce and expertly selected meats from the restaurant’s own butchery, with the intention of challenging diner’s tastes and perceptions with an experience that is both innovative and intimate.
Jöro
Oughtibridge Mill, Main Road, Wharncliffe Side, Sheffield S35 0LB
jororestaurant.co.uk
In its new home at Oughtibridge Mill, and with an informal, open-plan dining room, Michelin-starred Jöro has just 11 tables where guests can share in the buzz of the kitchen at the very heart of the restaurant. The menu is a fascinating blend of Japanese and Scandinavian influences and at 17 dishes, the signature tasting menu is truly an undertaking, but certainly not to be missed, and there are express and midweek tasting menus to try too. At the bar and outdoor terrace, you can enjoy coffee and pastries, bar snacks or more casual dining from the BBQ kitchen.
Native
167–169 Gibraltar Street, Sheffield S3 8UA
0114 272 5719
nativejhmann.co.uk
Serving fresh fish and delicious seafood, order from the ever-changing specials menu which showcases the best of the day’s catch. From crab crumpets with samphire and roast turbot with lobster sauce cod, to brown shrimp burrata and butterfly bream with whipped ricotta, and a small batch wine list to accompany (next door is their Stag & Eel cocktail bar) this is Sheffield’s number one for seafood.
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. Serving simple, seasonal dishes the focus is very much on food that speaks for itself. Intentionally small and intimate, the popular dining room is open Wednesday to Saturday.
Domo
Eagle Works, 34–36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham, Sheffield S3 8DH
0114 322 1020
domorestaurant.co.uk
This authentic, award-winning Sardinian restaurant, bar and deli sits in an old red-brick mill in the iconic Eagle Works in Kelham Island. The large outdoor terrace and Kelu sky lounge are both perfect for aperitivo hour, or book a table in the vibey, industrial-style dining room and enjoy everything from antipasti and pizzas to their famous fish stew. Owner Raffaele will prepare a feast of traditional Sardinian suckling pig if you give him 48 hours notice.
Maria
4 Wellington Street, Sheffield S1 4HD
mariarestaurants.co.uk
From the same duo behind Bench and The Pearl at Park Hill, Maria is a family-forward Italian trattoria inspired by the founder’s heritage. The menu is simple and classic, changing regularly with a separate menu dedicated to their Sunday service served family-style.
Antler Grill & Wine
206–210 Middlewood Road, Sheffield S6 1TD
0114 249 0443
theantler.uk
Promising a journey through Iranian cuisine, Antler offers an authentic and diverse experience through its 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).
Tom Lawson at The Psalter
178-180 Psalter Lane, Sheffield S11 8US
0114 349 6956
psaltersheffield.co.uk
The flagship restaurant of chef-owner Tom Lawson, and with Michelin recognition for its refined, confident and ingredient-led cooking, this intimate dining space with just 32 covers is where you’ll find an immersive five-course tasting menu, the Tom Lawson three-course dinner menu and a refined three-course Sunday lunch.
Bench
7b Nether Edge Road, Sheffield S7 1RU
benchsheffield.co.uk
This unpretentious neighbourhood bistro and bar champions local ingredients, cooking with fire with a touch of Italian thrown in, thanks to chef Ronnie’s Italian heritage. The seasonal menu from the open kitchen is accompanied by carefully-crafted cocktails and natural wines, and there’s a small outdoor terrace for al fresco dining too.
Rafters
220 Oakbrook Road, Sheffield S11 7ED
0114 230 4819
raftersrestaurant.co.uk
Named after its beautiful exposed wooden beams, Rafters sits in a quiet Sheffield suburb and serves contemporary food using the best seasonal and local ingredients. A tasting menu-only restaurant, with three AA Rosettes and a Michelin Guide recommendation, it’s known for its intelligent pairing of ingredients and if you pick a seat at the Kitchen Bench, which has its own menu, you can watch the chefs in action.
