This is why Sheffield's Italian restaurants will be busiest when they re-open

Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh has analysed search demand and uncovered the favourite cuisine in cities such as London, Manchester and Glasgow - revealing the restaurants that will be most popular as lockdown restrictions are eased further on Saturday.

And it is good news for Sheffield’s Italian eateries, with data suggesting that Italian restaurants will be busiest in the city when doors re-open.

Chinese food is the overall favourite in the UK, most popular in four cities - Glasgow, Newcastle, Belfast and Plymouth.

During lockdown, Chinese food was the most sought-after cuisine to cook at home, with 239,000 more people searching for Chinese food recipes to satisfy their cravings. With lockdown easing, many are expected to head out this Saturday and indulge in the foods they have been craving for months.

Italian food is the favourite cuisine in Leeds, Liverpool and Sheffield, securing second place in the overall rankings.

Lasagne is Britain’s best loved Italian dish, with 70,000 people searching for a recipe each month. Other classic Italian dishes followed in second and third place, with 54,000 searches for pizza dough recipes and 31,000 searches for spaghetti bolognese recipes.

Mexican, Indian and Japanese food were tied in third place, with each a favourite in two UK cities. Edinburgh and Bristol residents like Mexican food best, while Cardiff and Portsmouth prefer Indian cuisine. People in London and Manchester were found to favour Japanese food.