In Sheffield, we have almost two dozen restaurants that have an incredible five-out-of-five rating on TripAdvisor - and they cover a wide range of cuisines. From fine-dining to sushi, there’s plenty to choose from in our city.
If you’re not sure where to go for your next meal out, or you’re looking for some new inspiration, just scroll down to see all the 23 ‘best’ restaurants and cafes in Sheffield. These restaurants have a minimum of 150 reviews, and are listed in ascending order of number of reviews.
If you’re thinking about spending a full day out in our wonderful city, but you’re not sure what else to do after eating, then click here to find the top-rated things to do in Sheffield. TripAdvisor users have been busy sharing their favourite activities, including tours and attractions.
Without further ado, here are the crème de la crème of restaurants in Sheffield, according to TripAdvisor.
If you’re thinking about spending a full day out in our wonderful city, but you’re not sure what else to do after eating, then click here to find the top-rated things to do in Sheffield. TripAdvisor users have been busy sharing their favourite activities, including tours and attractions.
![Trippets Lounge Bar, on Trippet Lane, in Sheffield City Centre, is a bar serving a small-plate dining experience of British and European cuisine. It has 342 reviews on Tripadvisor, with one customer dubbing its food as 'unforgettable'. They said: "The taste texture, temperature, presentation of the food was very good. The drinks were good too. The waitress was friendly. I'm from out of town so can't go back every time I want a great dining out, but if I lived near it would be an obvious first choice."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/01/05/14/12/onecms_24dcb2a3-c0e4-4771-8d54-f03075457ba8.JPG.jpg?trim=0,490,0,0&crop=&width=800)
13. Trippets Lounge Bar
Trippets Lounge Bar, on Trippet Lane, in Sheffield City Centre, is a bar serving a small-plate dining experience of British and European cuisine. It has 342 reviews on Tripadvisor, with one customer dubbing its food as 'unforgettable'. They said: "The taste texture, temperature, presentation of the food was very good. The drinks were good too. The waitress was friendly. I'm from out of town so can't go back every time I want a great dining out, but if I lived near it would be an obvious first choice." | National WorldPhoto: Marie Caley
![The Treehouse Board Game Cafe on Boston Street, near St Mary's Gate, is exactly as the name states. It serves bar and cafe-style food until late in the evening, and it has 800 board games for unique days out with the family, meet-ups with friends, and dates. It also has a licenced bar. On Tripadvisor is has 344 five-star reviews, one of which says: "The venue is immaculate and the staff is engaged and all too happy to help. The array of games available and recommendations are vast. Nice chill afternoons with good food and nice drinks - my favourite place in Sheffield."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ4MTI0NzVjLTZjNDEtNDk5NS04NjBiLWFlYmI5MDIzZjQ4NDpkYWQ5OWExYS0wNWEzLTQ2ODQtYmViYi03ZDY4NDk5MjY4YTY=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
14. The Treehouse Board Game Cafe
The Treehouse Board Game Cafe on Boston Street, near St Mary's Gate, is exactly as the name states. It serves bar and cafe-style food until late in the evening, and it has 800 board games for unique days out with the family, meet-ups with friends, and dates. It also has a licenced bar. On Tripadvisor is has 344 five-star reviews, one of which says: "The venue is immaculate and the staff is engaged and all too happy to help. The array of games available and recommendations are vast. Nice chill afternoons with good food and nice drinks - my favourite place in Sheffield." | National WorldPhoto: Scott Merrylees
![Turnip & Thyme, at 740 Ecclesall Road, by Hunter's Bar Roundabout, is one of Sheffield's top-rated restaurants - and one of the narrowest. It serves modern British food, and has been awarded Travellers' Choice 2023. On Tripadvisor is has 375 five-star reviews. One customer said: "The best Sunday roast in the area! We're repeat customers both during the week and Sundays. The menu changes periodically and is always top notch. Quality ingredients and excellent service all round."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/02/11/20/12/Turnip%20%26%20Thyme.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
15. Turnip & Thyme
Turnip & Thyme, at 740 Ecclesall Road, by Hunter's Bar Roundabout, is one of Sheffield's top-rated restaurants - and one of the narrowest. It serves modern British food, and has been awarded Travellers' Choice 2023. On Tripadvisor is has 375 five-star reviews. One customer said: "The best Sunday roast in the area! We're repeat customers both during the week and Sundays. The menu changes periodically and is always top notch. Quality ingredients and excellent service all round." | National World
![Olive Restaurant, at 760-762 Ecclesall Road, serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine each evening, and has a 5-star reviews from 425 people on Tripadvisor. It has recently undergone a refurbishment too. One customer said: "We arrived on a busy Friday night a bit early for our booking so we had a drink in the new bar before! The new decor is stunning. There is also a new cocktail menu with lots of options - I throughly enjoyed my french martini! We decided to make the most of the new small plates option on the menu by sharing 7 of these between 2 of us with some of the appetisers. Everything was absolutely amazing."](https://www.thestar.co.uk/jpim-static/image/2024/05/13/13/55/olive.png?crop=3:2&trim=&width=631)
16. Olive Restaurant
Olive Restaurant, at 760-762 Ecclesall Road, serves Italian and Mediterranean cuisine each evening, and has a 5-star reviews from 425 people on Tripadvisor. It has recently undergone a refurbishment too. One customer said: "We arrived on a busy Friday night a bit early for our booking so we had a drink in the new bar before! The new decor is stunning. There is also a new cocktail menu with lots of options - I throughly enjoyed my french martini! We decided to make the most of the new small plates option on the menu by sharing 7 of these between 2 of us with some of the appetisers. Everything was absolutely amazing." | Google