From grand pianos and glittering chandeliers, to a converted shipping container bedecked in Scandi decor, Sheffield City Region has no shortage of eye-catching venues for foodies to choose from.
With autumn nights on the way, we take a look at the fine dining restaurants putting the Steel City on the culinary map.
Jöro
Address: 294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8US
Website: www.jororestaurant.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 299 1539
Opening hours: Thursday – Saturday Lunch: 12pm – 3pm & Wednesday – Saturday Dinner: 5.30pm – 10pm
Social media: Facebook: @JOROrestaurant Twitter:@JoroResaurant
About: Located close to up-and-coming Kelham Island, Jöro is an urban restaurant influenced by nature, and focusing on using the very best quality ‘hyper seasonal’ and sustainable ingredients which are locally sourced when possible.
With a tag-line of a ‘meal built of many small plates’, this unique restaurant does just that – forward-thinking small plates and tasting menus featuring the likes of barbecued Moss Valley pork neck, Goosnargh duck breast in Sheffield Heather Honey and spices, or a plate of Ken Holland vegetables – an ‘urban cultivator’ AKA the King of Crops.
A relative new-comer, Jöro is already the proud owner of 3 AA Rosette awards, Michelin Bib Gourmand and a score of 4 in The Good Food Guide. With only about ten per cent of restaurants nationwide worthy of the AA Rosette award, Jöro is the place to try for that modern, fine dining experience in Sheffield.
Rafters Restaurant
Address: 220 Oakbrook Road, Sheffield, S11 7ED
Website: www.raftersrestaurant.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 230 4819
Opening hours: Tuesday – Friday: 7pm – 11.30pm, Saturday 12pm-1.30pm & 7pm-11.30pm
Social media: Facebook: @raftersrestaurantsheffield Twitter: @rafterss11
About: Opened in 2013, Rafters main focus is to provide the ultimate dining experience by delivering excellent food and drink with an outstanding service. Rafters was awarded the AA Rosette twice within its first five years and aims to provide the ‘ultimate dining package’.
Try the Classic Rafters three-course menu ‘designed to give you the quality you expect’ and billed as ‘perfect for a mid-week treat’ or opt for the Classic Dinner Menu with sumptuous Sheffield starters like Thornbridge Stout and black treacle bread with Henderson’s Relish butter.
The Milestone
Address: 84 Green Lane at Ball Street, Kelham Island, Sheffield, S3 8SE
Website: www.the-milestone.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 272 8327
Opening hours: Monday – Saturday: 11am – 11:30pm, Sunday: 11am – 10:30pm
Social media: Facebook: @TheMilestoneSheffield Twitter: @TheMilestone
About: Situated in Kelham Island, this Premier Gastro pub features in this year’s 2018 Michelin Guide for providing truly great food with an excellent dining experience.
Blending heritage with modernity is the driving force at The Milestone with dishes designed to stir up memories and excite your taste buds. When visiting, don’t forget to snap and share #themilestonesheffield.
Marco at Milano
Address: The Old Park Lodge Archer Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, S8 0LA
Website: www.marcoatmilano.com
Contact number: 0114 235 3080
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 6pm – 11.30pm
Social media: Facebook: Marco at Milano Sheffield
About: Located in the suburb of Millhouses, Marco at Milano is a family-run Italian infused restaurant, which stands out for the gastronomic quality of food.
This refurbished old police station, which overlooks Millhouses Park, provides a contemporary twist to mirror the minimalist and stylish décor with an alfresco dining area, to really soak up those Mediterranean vibes while in the Steel City.
Juke and Loe
Address: 617 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield S11 8PT
Website: www.jukeandloe.com
Contact number: 0114 268 0271
Opening hours: Tuesday: 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Wednesday – Saturday: 9.30am – 11.30am (Saturday only), 12pm – 2.30pm & 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Social media: Facebook: @jukeandloesheffield Twitter: @jukeandloe
About: This new independent restaurant is situated on the always-lively Ecclesall Road.
By day Juke and Loe is a welcoming neighbourhood café, by night it becomes a distinctive contemporary fine dining restaurant, with menus full of the best and freshest local ingredients to celebrate traditional British cooking with a modern twist.
Run by two brothers who cleverly switched the first letters of their name to give the restaurant its quirky title, the duo aim to deliver dynamic tastes and texture combinations with an outstanding service.
VeroGusto
Address: 12 Norfolk Row, Sheffield, S1 2PA
Website: www.verogusto.com
Contact number: 0114 276 0004
Opening hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 11pm
Social media: Facebook: @verogusto Twitter: @Vero_Gusto
About: This five-star restaurant is situated right in the heart of Sheffield city centre, and enjoys a reputation for providing truly authentic Italian cuisine. Vero Gusto is just a stone’s throw from the Peace Gardens and has a classy and elegant décor, while its experienced and professional employees provide their knowledge and expertise in selecting some of the finest food and wines they have to offer.
Van Dyk: The Bowden & Southgate Brasserie
Address: Worksop Road, Clowne, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 4TD
Website: www.vandykcountryhotel.co.uk/food-and-dining
Contact number: 01246 387 386
Opening hours: The Bowden: Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6.30pm – 9.30pm, Sunday 12pm – 4pm Southgate Brasserie: Monday to Saturday from 12pm – 9.30pm, Sunday: 12pm – 8pm
Social media: Facebook: @hotelvandyk Twitter: @HotelVanDyk
About: In the stunning surroundings of Derbyshire, Van Dyk is a 4-star hotel with award winning food. There is lots of history and heritage to the building which is surrounded by beautiful greenery from the gardens, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy the incredible creations made within this family-run business. A contemporary atmosphere created by sophisticated table settings, grand piano, illuminating lights and grand chandeliers, gives a unique touch.
Silversmith’s
Address: 111 Arundel Street, Sheffield, S1 2NT
Website: www.silversmiths-restaurant.com
Contact number: 0114 270 6160
Opening hours: Monday: 5pm – 9.30pm, Tuesday – Saturday:12pm – 9.30pm Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
Social media: Facebook: @silversmithsrestaurant Twitter: @Silversmiths
About: Silversmith’s offer signature dishes and regional classics which are filled with fresh seasonal ingredients.
They pride themselves on their relaxed Yorkshire hospitality by providing local grown produce where possible. Close to many local amenities such as The Crucible, Silversmith’s provide a range of different menus specifically tailored pre-show to theatre-goers.
The Old Vicarage
Address: Ridgeway Moor, Ridgeway Village, Sheffield, S12 3XW
Website: www.theoldvicarage.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 247 5814
Opening hours: Monday: 5pm – 9.30pm, Tuesday – Saturday:12pm – 9.30pm Sunday: 12pm – 4pm
About: This restaurant is located just ten minutes out of Sheffield in a Victorian country house with picturesque views.
The Old Vicarage restaurant has received countless awards and accolades from leading national food critics, with the aim of providing a high standard of professionalism and inspirational cooking to suit every occasion.
Whitley Hall Hotel- Restaurant 1584
Address: Elliott Lane, Grenoside, Sheffield, S35 8NR
Website: www.whitleyhall.com/restaurant1584
Contact number: 0114 245 4444
Opening hours: Dinner- Monday – Sunday: 7pm – 9pm
Social media: Facebook: @WhitleyHallHotel
About: Whitley Hall Hotel is the home of Restaurant 1584, a popular venue offering high quality cuisines. Their wide variety of exotic, vegetarian and traditional food, makes sure there’s something that appeals to everyone’s taste buds.
Ego Mediterranean
Address: 88 Surrey Street, Sheffield, S1 2LH
Website: www.egorestaurants.co.uk/restaurant-sheffield
Contact number: 0114 278 2004
Opening hours: Monday – Sunday: 12pm – 10.30pm
Social media: Facebook: @EgoSheffield Twitter: @egosurreystreet
About: Located in the heart of Sheffield city centre, next to the beautiful setting of the Winter Garden, this Mediterranean-inspired restaurant provides freshly cooked food with an excellent service. Situated in a great location, it is the perfect place to celebrate anniversary, birthdays and graduations with a nice glass of prosecco or two.
Bistrot Pierre
Address: 835b-837 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TH
Website: www.bistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/sheffield
Contact number: 0114 267 8687
Opening hours: Dinner- Monday to Wednesday 4pm – 9.30pm, Thursday to Saturday 4pm – 10pm, Sunday 4pm – 9pm
Social media: Facebook: @LeBistrotPierre Twitter: @BistrotPierre Instagram: @bistrotpierre
About: Situated on Ecclesall Road, Bistrot Pierre offers a seasonal menu, combining French bistrot classics such as steak-frites, boeuf bourguignon and crème brûlée with the restaurant’s own take on regional favourites like tarte flambée, confit de canard and pâté de campagne. Returning from regular trips across the channel, the chefs are always experimenting, honing new recipes and creating new dishes.
Gigi’s Cucina
Address: 139-141 Oakbrook Road, Sheffield, S11 7EB
Website: www.gigiscucina.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 327 4600
Opening hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 11.30am – 2pm, Saturday: 5pm-10pm, Sunday: 11.30 – 10pm
Social media: Facebook: @gigiscucinasheffield
Twitter: @gigiscucina
About: Gigi’s Cucina is an authentic yet contemporary Italian restaurant situated just a stone’s throw from Ecclesall Road. This family-run restaurant excels in providing an excellent dining experience by bringing personality to the restaurant with an open kitchen to allow customer to witness the cooking and really whet the appetite.
Trippets Lounge Bar
Address: 89, Tripplets Lane, Sheffield, S1 4EL
Website: www.trippetsloungebar.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 276 2930
Opening hours: Wednesday – Thursday: 12pm – 10.30pm, Friday- Saturday: 12pm – 12am, Sunday 12pm – 4pm
Social media: Facebook: @TrippetsBar Twitter: @TrippetsBar Instagram: @trippetsloungebar
About: A short walk from Sheffield Cathedral, this award-winning independent bar is renowned for their fizz, gin and dining.
Trippets Lounge Bar offers a relaxing take on the fine dining experience, allowing you to enjoy the company and conversation as well as the cuisine.
The Wortley Arms
Address: Halifax Road, Wortley, S35 7DB
Website: www.wortley-arms.co.uk
Contact number: 0114 288 8749
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday: 12pm – 11pm, Friday: 12pm – 11.30pm, Saturday: 12pm – 12am, Sunday: 12pm – 8pm.
Social media: Facebook: @thewortleyarms
Twitter: @worthleyarms
Instagram: @wortleyarms
About: The Wortley Arms offers excellent fresh food, with locally brewed cask ales. Never mind that summer’s on its way out – book ahead for winter instead when they offer a dining experience in front of the cosy wood fire for those ‘hygge’ vibes Sheffield City Region style.
