14 Feb 2023
You can’t go wrong with a romantic meal. Whether it’s your first date or an anniversary, a candlelit dinner in a unique setting is guaranteed to send sparks flying.
In Sheffield, daters are blessed with an exploding dining scene. Innovative chefs are descending upon Sheffield to revive industrial spaces and create distinctive, independent eateries that draw inspiration from across the world.
For your next romantic dinner in Sheffield, draw some inspiration from our top five list.
Why you’ll love it: a delicious escape from city life.
A trip to the pub might not be your first thought when organising a romantic date night, but hear us out.
The Devonshire Arms is a country pub surrounded by rolling hills that gives you and your partner some much-needed respite from hectic city life.
Only nine miles from Sheffield centre, in the village of Middle Handley, you’ll find this gorgeous, family-owned pub.
On the menu is classic pub food cooked to an exceptional standard using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. The sharing plates are also a great option to enjoy with your date.
Devonshire Arms, Lightwood Lane, Middle Handley, Sheffield, S21 5R
Why you’ll love it: the ultimate experience for real foodies.
Located in Ranmoor, one of Sheffield’s most affluent suburbs, Rafters is a tasting-menu-only restaurant that has shaken up Sheffield’s dining scene. The restaurant sits at the top of the city’s culinary delights, showcasing the best seasonal produce in an exclusive setting.
The six-course tasting menu offers the ultimate dining experience and is available Wednesday to Saturday.
If you and your date are full-fledged foodies, you might consider the Kitchen Bench seats (£120 pp). These seats are next to the open kitchen, so you can talk to the Head Chef and get close to the action.
Dinner tables fill up early, so be sure to book a couple of weeks ahead.
220 Oakbrook Rd, Sheffield, S11 7ED
Why you’ll love it: exceptional Japanese tastes with an all-you-can-eat concept.
If you and your date have a mutual love for sushi, all-you-can-eat sushi has to be a strong contender for a romantic date night.
At Tsuki, the indulgent two-hour experience gives you access to over 150 different dishes!
Dedicated to Japanese dining, Tsuki’s authentic dishes span everything from ramen bowls to gyozas and, of course, sushi and sashimi!
For £38.95 (Friday-Sunday), you certainly get your money’s worth. Not only is this restaurant straight-up elegant, but you also get the best sushi in the city!
58-60 West St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 4EP
Why you’ll love it: Italian food like you’ve never experienced before.
Italian food is much more than bolognese and pizza. Each of Italy’s 20 regions has its own cuisine and delicacies, and Grazie, a little gem of a restaurant, brings the tastes of the owner’s home region, Puglia.
The family-run, southern Italian restaurant specialises in fresh pasta, which, you guessed it, is made from scratch every single day.
The menu isn’t extensive, but that means a commitment to quality dishes. All in all, you can expect reasonable prices for the quality and ingredients.
1-3 Leopold St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2GY
Why you’ll love it: seasonal plant-based menu with exciting flavours.
V |OR| V, which stands for Vegetarian, Organic, Vegan, is a plant-based restaurant — Sheffield’s first, in fact.
The menu is a welcome change from the meat-free junk food craze. Instead, V |OR| V puts seasonal vegetables centre stage on the plate. From Karaage Fried Celeriac to Barbecued Yorkshire Asparagus and Green Bean Fritters, every dish has fresh and exciting flavours.
Inside, V |OR| V is a wonderful space. The building has been transformed in keeping with Kelham Island’s industrial roots, boasting wood beams and open brick in a light and airy environment.
If you’re looking for a high-quality vegan date night spot, this is it.
Wharncliffe Works, Green Ln, Sheffield, S6 3FB
Sheffield is a phenomenal city for dining. Finding a place to eat is the easy part. The tricky part is getting around Sheffield’s notoriously hilly streets.
Once you’ve picked a date location for you and your partner, use Bolt’s convenient service to ride to and from your restaurant of choice.
Save yourself the legwork with our multiple-stop feature that lets you pick up your lucky date en route to dinner.
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