Sheffield’s best Italian restaurants have gained an enthusiastic following for their pizza and pasta dishes, with some receiving more than 800 positive reviews online.
The following nine restaurants have not only earned a reputation for their quality dishes, but for atmosphere, service, and value for money.
All of the below are reliably good dining experiences, each with a minimum of 75 reviews. A special mention should still be given to Risto-Deli 2 Terre, which has 22 reviews averaging at a 5-star Google rating.
Rosmarino and Dino’s also deserve an honorary mention, with their respective 43 and 16 reviews earning them each an average rating of 4.9.
Whether you like a classic Margherita, creamy carbonara or a hearty osso buco, the following popular Sheffield restaurants are sure to satisfy your cravings.
1. Butta la Pasta
The London Road Italian restaurant has a 4.8 rating overall on Google, based on 84 reviews. Only four reviews give it less than four stars, and three of those are from 2020 or earlier, which bodes well for new diners. Delicious, fresh pasta and cosy decor have garnered positive reviews from customers.
2. 2nd Girlfriend Mediterranean Restaurant
The family-run Hillsborough restaurant specialises in authentic Italian, Mediterranean and Albanian cuisine and has received a 4.8 average on Google, based on 121 reviews. Staff are consistently described as friendly and attentive.
3. La Scala
The restaurant on Abbeydale Road received the 2022 Tripadvisor 'Traveller's Choice' award. With a range of options including vegan and vegetarian dishes, the authentic Italian has achieved a 4.8 Google rating from 186 customer reviews.
4. Urban-Ita
Another Abbeydale Road establishment in the top nine, the Urban-Ita Italian Cafe has 209 Google reviews and an average rating of 4.8. Customers describe themselves as "blown away" by the staff, food and atmosphere at the family-run restaurant.