Best restaurants in Sheffield

Cosy, family-run Italian joint Maranello’s boasts a menu of crowd pleasing trattoria classics that feels like a warm hug, all at reasonable prices too. Plentiful vegetarian options and an extensive wine list are further draws.

Glamorous as this Japanese haunt may be, it’s backed up by a no-nonsense menu of sushi, tempura and yakitori. Order some of everything and sip on Asian-style cocktails while posing for the inevitable Instagram pictures.

First opened in 1994, Rafters is as popular as ever. Choose from five- or seven-course tasting menus which champion local, seasonal ingredients at a price point that’s far from unreasonable for a fine dining restaurant.

Doing exactly what it says on the tin, this lively joint serves British seafood and Yorkshire steaks and meats in a convivial setting. The early bird lunch deal is also a steal at under £20.

First opened in 1967, Ashoka has long been one of Sheffield’s favourite Indians. Head here and tuck into curries, biryanis and dishes cooked on a charcoal grill, all best washed down with bottles of beer.

This long-standing Italian serves an extensive menu which blends trattoria classics with more modern propositions, as well as a few less well known dishes. Whichever road you travel down, a satisfyingly full stomach is guaranteed.

This long-standing Sheffield Italian is as traditional as they come and includes a few regional specialities on the menu. The all-Italian wine list is a triumph, while 12-inch pizzas will thrill both young and old.

Undoubtedly Sheffield’s most opulent Italian, Rossi’s pairs a grand over the top dining room with a menu of comforting Italian trattoria staples, all at very reasonable prices. Regular live music is a nice touch, too.

This family-run joint serves a modern British menu which takes sourcing seriously, using high quality and seasonal ingredients. The luxury touch even extends to bottomless brunch, where Wagyu bacon and lobster rolls complete the menu.

Artisan pizzas are the stars of the show here, where fresh dough is made on site daily. Choose from either classic or contemporary toppings, while numerous vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options mean everyone is welcome.

One of Sheffield’s most unique restaurants comprises an afternoon tea lounge, cocktail bar and vast dining room. Expect a menu of pan-Asian cuisines which the dishes of every featured country prepared with skill and finesse.

A cheap, cheerful and no-thrills menu are not typically the criteria for a ‘best restaurants’ list, but this proper old-school boozer has won a place in our hearts with its signature pies and homemade sausages.

An all-day cafe inside Sheffield’s largest museum, Ambulo serves up straight-forward seasonal dishes which will thrill everyone from little ones to their grandparents. A great idea for a family day out in the Steel City.

Just eight miles from the bustling city centre, The Old Vicarage is a thing of beauty (especially in the summer months), with its beauty matched only by a menu of hyper-seasonal and locally sourced produce.

Found in one of Sheffield’s oldest industrial estates, this gastropub serves up the classic likes of sticky toffee pudding and bangers and mash, alongside more sophisticated modern dishes. Don’t miss the cracking Sunday lunch menu.