Our favourite Italian restaurants in Sheffield

There are some fantastic Italian restaurants in Sheffield, located in foodie hotspots like Ecclesall and Sharrow Vale Road, and in the lively city centre come Friday night.

Whether you’re craving a creamy pasta and a bottle of wine, a crisp Neapolitan pizza or fresh seafood and antipasti, we’ve got you covered.

This guide showcases our must-visit Italian restaurants in Sheffield, so get yourself booked in and enjoy!

Grazie

Grazie is a pasta lover’s dream. Offering a fresh interpretation of Puglian cuisine, this Italian restaurant in Sheffield has become a firm favourite with those visiting the steel city.

With a stylish, elegant interior, Grazie is an ideal date night spot.

There are three shapes of orrechiette, cavatelli and long pasta to pick from, with a smaller menu but fantastic quality dishes.

Where? 9 Leopold St, Sheffield City Centre, S1 2GY

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Domo

Up next is Sardinian-inspired Domo restaurant – with dusty pink interiors and hints of Sheffield’s industrial roots.

Their menu is varied and exciting, with something to please everyone. Handcrafted cocktails and sharing boards to start, before delving into fresh pastas or perfectly cooked meats.

Their menu features Pacch’e Pistoccu, a creamy pistachio pasta, crisp arancini and seafood sharing platters.  We’d go here for a celebratory occasion, and make sure you leave room for one of their decadent desserts.

Where? Eagle Works, 34-36 Cotton Mill Walk, Little Kelham St, Sheffield S3 8DH

Kelu

Kelu is a slice of Sardinian sunshine amongst the trendy neighbourhood of Kelham Island. This cosy rooftop bar serves classic cocktails, nibbles and charcuterie sharing boards.

Perfect as a post-work gathering with friends, or a date night spot – it’s a real hidden gem located in Krynkl shipping containers. Ideal as a pre-dinner drink if you’re heading on to Kelham’s popular restaurants, make sure you give Kelu a visit.

You can even save up to 38% off with our exclusive vouchers.

Where? Unit 3.1, Krynkl, 294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield, S3 8UL

Proove

With two sites, one in the student suburb of Broomhill, and one in Sheffield city centre, Proove guarantees delicious pizzas, fresh salads and fantastic cocktails.

With lunch time deals bound to satisfy your appetite, and a great selection of wines, Proove is one of our favourite Italian restaurants in the Steel City.

Where? 261 Fulwood Road, Broomhill, Sheffield S10 3BD

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Nonna’s

Up next is Nonna’s, a classic family run Italian restaurant on the bustling street of Ecclesall Road, with twinkling fairy lights inviting you in to sample fantastic dishes.

There’s sharing menus, and an a la carte menu showcasing authentic antipasti, buratta, gnocchi and creamy gelato.

This spot has been a firm favourite with locals since 1996, and you’ll have to try it for yourself to see why!

Where? 537-541 Ecclesall Rd, Sharrow, Sheffield S11 8PR

Grappa

Nestled close to the busy West Street, Grappa houses Sheffield’s only Gianni Acunto oven from Naples.

Pasta dishes include a beef and wild boar ragu, a creamy carbonara and fresh seafood spaghetti. There’s fresh Neapolitan style pizzas to pair with spritzes and fantastic cocktails.

With midweek deals and one of the best bottomless brunches in Sheffield, you’ll love this spot. You can even save with our bottomless brunch voucher and our pizza and drinks exclusive voucher.

Where? 266 Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2HS

Porta Pizza

Porta Pizza is a cosy restaurant on Sharrow Vale road, with great pizzas and a true community feel.  There’s a bustling, but friendly and informal atmosphere in this little pizzeria.

With a focus on sustainability too, Porta Pizza have near-zero food waste. They don’t take table bookings, so just turn up

Where? 394-396 Sharrow Vale Road, Hunters Bar, Sheffield, S118ZP 

Forbici

A new addition to Sheffield’s vibrant foodie scene, Forbici has taken Manchester by storm, and is soon to become a popular spot for fresh pizza and creamy tiramisu.

Located conveniently in Millennium Square, this spot is ideal if you’re heading to Sheffield for the theatre or to watch a game of snooker.

Using their infamous three Biga dough, Forbici serves pizza the proper Neapolitan way – cut into four with scissors. Go for fresh and airy pizzas with classic and innovative choices of toppings.

Where? 3 Millennium Sq, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JJ

@yorkshirefoodguide FIRST LOOK: FORBICI OPENS ON FRIDAY AND IS GIVING AWAY 1,000 FREE PIZZAS  🍕 In celebration of the new opening, they’re giving away 1,000 FREE pizzas from 12–2pm on 27th March. It’s landing in Millennium Square as their second site, bringing a slice of Napoli to Sheffield 🇮🇹 The first 1,000 people in line will receive a tasty full-sized takeaway pizza on the house, accompanied by a bottle of mini @Henderson’s Relish 🙌 Meaning “scissors” in Italian, @forbicirestaurants is known for serving pizza the traditional Neapolitan way, think pizzas made with their signature three-generation Biga dough. Inside the restaurant, expect stripped-back interiors and a bold mural by Gavin Renshaw inspired by Sheffield’s energy and Naples street art 🎨 SHEFFIELD’S SPECIALS INCLUDE: 🐖 Yorchetta-  classic fior di latte Agerola, sage & onion stuffing, roasted Italian porchetta Ariccia IGP, burnt apple puree, crispy pork crackling, Henderson’s relish and parsley. 🍨 Parkin Pizza with toffee sauce, parkin crumble & stracciatella ice cream Get there early… once they’re gone, they’re gone 👀 #YorkshireFoodGuide  #AD ♬ Aperture – Harry Styles

Napoli Centro

Napoli Centro is a must visit in Sheffield, popular with locals and hungry students in Broomhall. A small site, Napoli Centro serves up great quality pizza quickly – the Neapolitan way.

With classics we all know and love, like the fungi and salame piccante, they also offer seasonal specials you won’t be able to resist.

You’ll have to book in advance, as this Italian restaurant in Sheffield is a busy spot.

Where? 343 Glossop Rd, Broomhall, Sheffield S10 2HP

Vero Gusto

Finally, we had to include Vero Gusto. This family run, award winning Italian cafe and restaurant has seen celebs through it’s doors, as well as their loyal regulars who go for authentic Italian cuisine.

They have an extensive wine cellar to explore, with a fantastic range of fine wines to pair with your dishes. Nestled on a cobbled street, right in the centre of Sheffield, this intimate restaurant is ideal for a cosy catch up over excellent food.

It has to be one of the top Italian restaurants in Sheffield.

Where? 12 Norfolk Row, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2PA

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