It’s often said that local restaurants are the backbone of a city, and that’s certainly a statement that can be applied to Sheffield which is a hotbed for independents both in the city centre and beyond.
Local eateries pride themselves on good service, tasty food - and more often than not offer a very unique experience which differs greatly to what you’d get in a chain, which tend to offer something similar regardless of where you are.
With that in mind, we decided to ask Sheffield residents to name some of their favourite local restaurants. These were some of the most popular choices.
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1. Saffron Lounge - 1 Wortley Rd, High Green, Sheffield S35 4LQ
Abigail Ridgway recommends Saffron Lounge. The High-Green based Indian boasts impressive 4.7 star reviews on Google and is highly-rated by our readers. | Google Maps
2. Chez Lahlou - 10 Commonside, Sheffield S10 1GB
Chez Lahlou, on Commonside, is a French restaurant serving a number of traditional meals. If you're looking for beef, there are a number of steak options. | National World / stock.adobe.com
3. The Orange Bird - 78 Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HA
The Orange Bird, which is a much-loved street food restaurant serving South African and international cuisine. It's recently been named as one of the best in the UK in the Good Food Guide. | National World
4. Nonnas - 537-541 Ecclesall Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8PR
Iconic resturant Nonnas, which recently celebrated its 30th anniversary, is rated very highly by locals. | Nonnas