If you’re tired of visiting the local pub at the bottom of your road, or ordering takeaways on a Friday night then why not venture out and try something a bit different.
From fine dining to kebabs, from street food to an immersive ‘rude’ dining experience at Karen’s Diner, there’s something for everyone at these recently opened eateries.
. Karens Diner, 4 Suffolk Rd, S2 4AF
Here are just some of the restaurants that have opened their doors to Sheffield diners so far this year. Photo: Dean Atkins
. Raffina by Reece Elliott, Ground Floor, 837 Ecclesall Rd, S11 8TH
Offering modern Italian-inspired lunch and dinner, this venue was opened by former Masterchef The Professionals contestant Reece Elliott. It's rated 4.8 stars on Google. One Google reviewer said: "Went here for a couples outing and it was just absolutely amazing!! We never anticipated how brilliant it actually would be. Absolutely every single bit of our night was fantastic. From the second we walked through the door. The service, the professionalism, the staff, the atmosphere and not to mention the food that was just sensational. It really was brilliant. We will certainly be back and telling EVERYONE about it. The food was so good, we will be back to try everything on the menu." Photo: Scott Merrylees
5. German Doner Kebab, Telegraph House, 11-15 High St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2GA
With a second site in Meadowhall, the city centre location of the high-end kebab chain has 3.9 stars on Google. One reviewer said: "Decided to come here after hearing extremely mixed things about it. I ordered a boss box which consisted of a large kebab, cheese fries , doner spring rolls and the 3 signature sauces. The service was very friendly and the food came very quickly. Both doners were very nice and not too salty which can be a problem with doner meat but this was not the case. The cheese sauce was flavoursome and noot sickly, the doner spring rolls were tasty and fresh. Overall the meal was very nice. tasty and i will definitely will come back again and i enjoyed it a lot." Photo: Scott Merrylees
6. Mavi Ruya, 593 Abbeydale Rd, Nether Edge, S7 1TA
South Yorkshire's 'biggest Turkish restaurant' is located inside a former Morrisons and is rated 4.3 stars on Google. One Google reviewer said: "Gorgeous interior and lovely outside area...I don't believe there are better staff in many others restaurants..food is plentiful and authentic." Photo: Dean Atkins
7. Antler, 206-210 Middlewood Rd, S6 1TD
The Mediterranean and Persian restaurant promises food 'found nowhere else in Sheffield'. It has an impressive 4.9 stars on Google reviews. One reviewer said: "Absolutely amazing service! All staff made us feel so welcome and we had a great chat before we left. The food was delicious and all made with such care you can tell the staff are out to impress! Every course hit perfectly I definitely recommend the olive starter the sauce was delicious and pomegranates are a great choice." Photo: Scott Merrylees