What is the best Italian in the Sheffield area?

Any suggestions?

BTW can be any budget as it is for a works do and its on them!

BB's on Devonshire Street is Amazing and not over priced.
ASK if very nice, but service can be slow.
La Scala at Millhouses is amazing, but pricey.

Trattoria Sorrento on Crookes is good and byo and there's a back room for parties seating up to 20.

I totally agree with Maxt its great in there, been there many times and love the food

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Vito's in Walkley is good.

http://www.sheffield-on-the-net.com/vito/index.html

Been to La Scala a few times coz it's local - it's good but not great imho - a lot of things taste quite samey.

Agree that Milano is very good indeed.

La Gondola in City Centre - Fantastico !! ( and veree resonable ! )

Nonna's - eccie road.

Yep, Nonna's are good but a bit overpriced imho.

Vitos is good, nice food, good service.

My favourite has to be BB's on Division Street. Food is gorgeous and not over priced at all. It's quite intimate and romantic.

BTW there is a new italian that's just opened or opening in this west one development place. I hope to try that one and also Las Iguanas, a latin american place also in west one development. i have got a voucher for a 10% discount so I will try that one soon aswell.

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I've tried quite a few and I have to say that Trattoria Romana on Ecclesall Road always pleases me and the missus. They always have a fantastic specials board (so you can go again and again and never have the same thing) and the staff are warm and friendly (they don't attempt any dodgy italian accents - they just stick to their Sheffield ones)!

Here's some of the other's I've been to, roughly in order of preference:

1. Trattoria Romana (Ecclesall Road)
2. La Scala (Abbeydale Road)
3. La Gondola (Carver St)
4. Vittoria's (both Ecclesall Road)
5. BB's (Devonshire St)
6. Flying Pizza (Glossop Road)
7. Mama's & Leonies (Norfolk St)
8. K Pasa (Glossop Road)
9. Santino's (Ecclesall Road)

I have heard that the new one at West one is meant to be terrific, what is BB on division street?

Which, if any, are non-smoking?

My favourite is probably Rossi's.

Love Rossis.

Surprised to see Trattoria Romano on the list as had worst meal there ever!

Trouble with restaurants, unless you visit on a regular basis, is your view can change depending on the meal you had, the night you went, the waiter that served you.

In my opinion Rossis and BBs thge best.

Barberellas
London Road
Fantstic prawns
Great atmosphere
Nice choice of wine too

Trattoria Romana on Eccy has pleased every single time - fantastic saltimbocca and the house wine is as good as i've had anywhere.

I also have a soft spot for La Luna further up Eccy (nearly opposite the casino). The site of myself and Miss FE's first date ;)

Pizza Volante has many fans amongst my friends, but i haven't been there on account of the various gangland-style killings over the years :D

I've mentioned this one before but Cerrones in Ecclesfield has yummy food. As far as I can remember I think it's non smoking throughout.

ok vittorias on eccy road - whats it like. anyone care to write a review on it? i shall be going soon and have never been so i would like to know what its like.

i'll have to agree with hewj in saying that milanos on archer dirive is the best,the food is out of this world,but you do pay for the privalage. i woulds say BB's comes a very,very close second,great service and good food at a very good price,plus you can take your own wine,always a bonus!!:)

craig

Save your money.Buy a tin of Spaghetti Hoops or Alphabetti Spaghetti,stick a candle in a milk bottle.Prance around with a
big pepperpot while your radiogram plays Mario Lanza and you could believe you were in Italy.

Las Iguanas is fab - great atmos, music and cocktails and v.generous portions, too much for me to eat!

Antibo got a really, really bad review in metro this week so i guess next time i'm around there i'll go for the noodle bar.

As for italians restaurants there is alot of average ones.. those that stand out have been mentioned already...

Chris and I love BB's.... We've been there three times now!!! (We'll probably be on first name terms with the staff soon!)

BB's is reasonably priced, good service, wide variety of dishes to choose from and generous servings! Oh yes and its take your own wine.... they don't even charge a corkage fee as some places do.

Moved this thread here because, er, well it's about going out.:)

someone say Antibo`s got a bad review? its wonderful! gorge food, and very atmospheric!!
BB`s is on my doorstep, but you cannot get in there for love nor money, have to book well in advance, is supposed to be the crème de la crème!
gondola is nice, good food but didn`t really lie the place.
Dont thnk you can beat La Mancha or K pasa! (not Què tal! was horrendous!)

(not Què tal! was horrendous!)

Been twice, loved it! However on the second time there was a group of rowdy women there which lowered the tone lol!!! The first time I went was valentines....was nice then :)

What didnt you like princess?

Well i went there with the boyf, it wasnt too busy, but there was one large party in, we waited 25 mins for a starter, and then the main course was rubbish. we got free drinks cos they knew that the service was bad. the sangria was horrid and a rip off. much prefer La Mancha.

Yeah they do have a tendancy to have large parties. There is a much better atmosphere at BB's and you don't have to wait too long either, despite large parties being booked.

i only live two mins away from there, but have never been. i must book and go. we always decide on the spur of the moment that we wanna eat out, thats the problem!

>>someone say Antibo`s got a bad review? its wonderful! gorge food, and very atmospheric!!>>

Atmospheric? I've seen more atmosphere in an empty aircraft hangar!

The food was okay-ish (if uninspiring), the prices were high (presumably to pay for the over-the-top decor) and the service was awful.

They should have paid more attention to the menu and the service and less to the ostentatious interior. How do people enjoy eating in such soul-less and insipid places? (And I went in the hope that the reviews would be proved wrong - they weren't!)

:sad:

guess we all have our individual tastes, each to their own!
but you can very easily tell about the prices before you go in by simply looking at the menu, and it is so obviously apparent that its an ostentatious kind of place too, if thats not what you wanted then you were going to the wrong place from the start!

I also like Tratoria Sorento on Crookes, and BB's on Devonshire St, both take your own, good food and cheap.

On Saturday we went to Picollos (possibly spelt wrong) on West Street and I have to say it was very good, and as there was 15 of us we got the private room upstairs. The food was good, the service good the price reasonable, but not take your own and they were very good at making things how people wanted, e.g. veggie fajitas instead of chicken. Was impressed.

Originally posted by fuzzy purple
On Saturday we went to Picollos (possibly spelt wrong) on West Street and I have to say it was very good...I agree. We went with a few friends a couple of weekends ago and it was excellent all-round.

(BTW, it's spelt Piccolos ;) .)

Can anyone suggest a good Italian restaurant please? GF's birthday next week and she loves Italian food :)

Originally posted by fnkysknky
Can anyone suggest a good Italian restaurant please? GF's birthday next week and she loves Italian food :)

Quite a few around town etc.. What area do you want one in?

Search results found This (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2218&highlight=italian) thread.

:)

La Dolce Vita - Abbeydale Road I think... mmmmm Delish :heyhey:

BBs on Division Street (just down from the Forum). Lovely food, not too expensive, and you can take your own wine. You'll probably need to book though, they get busy!
Cheers!

Believe it or not I did actually use the search function and somehow missed that thread :loopy:

Don't mind where abouts it is - as long as it's Italian, lol

Originally posted by fnkysknky
Believe it or not I did actually use the search function and somehow missed that thread :loopy:

Don't mind where abouts it is - as long as it's Italian, lol

The only proper Italian resturant I've been to is the one in Ecclesfield (can't remember the name). Gorgeous little place with amazing food and massive portions.. That can be boxed up and taken away if you don't eat :)

It's on that thread somewhere.

I'll have a peek, cheers :)

Originally posted by GazB
The only proper Italian resturant I've been to is the one in Ecclesfield (can't remember the name). Gorgeous little place with amazing food and massive portions.. That can be boxed up and taken away if you don't eat :)

It's on that thread somewhere.

Its Cerrones, never been but wouldnt mind trying it!

Go to Marco at Milano's and she'll love you forever.

Marco at Milano
Park Lodge
Archer Road
Sheffield S8

0114 235 3080

It got rave reviews in the Observer Food Monthly earlier this year.

Originally posted by Emilychee
Its Cerrones, never been but wouldnt mind trying it!

Yeah that's the one, about 2 mins from my house it is.

Was quality food, would love to go again :)

La Scala -

Fantastic traditional food, superb service, excellent wine, very romantic.

One to avoid like the plague is Maria's in Crookes.

I arranged a meet there back in the Summer and it was a complete farce.

Asked for disabled access for 2 wheelchair users in the party, they put us downstairs... In the end they had to move chairs around to accommodate the 2 wheelchairs, which they didn't do very successfully....

Come to time for the meal itself, the service was slow and dawdling, I asked for no green stuff sprinkled on my Pizza, Pizza came back full of green stuff, WTF?!

Next thing poor old Plain_Talker got Flanned, meaning she got ice cream spilt down her back due to the lack of room in the aisle cos of the wheelchairs and the waitress falling over the wheels.

How stupid can people get?

Originally posted by tinajones
Go to Marco at Milano's and she'll love you forever.

Marco at Milano
Park Lodge
Archer Road
Sheffield S8

0114 235 3080

It got rave reviews in the Observer Food Monthly earlier this year.

I just thought it was very overpriced and pretentious (probably something to do with the prices), pasta is one fo the cheapest foods in the world afterall. However there is another Italian on the corner of Archer/Addeydale Road that is much better.

I agree with Nick. I found Marco at Milano to be very disappointing, over priced, uncomfortable, pretentious and snotty. Average food, intrusive service, over priced, and not nearly as good as I was expecting.

BB's gets my vote if you want a fab fillet steak in pepper sauce. But they allow smoking, which I hate in restaurants

what used to be the flying pizza end of west st is good

BB's is very good, although I am still scarred from burning my forearm on a dish that I wasn't warned was that hot - perhaps not the most romantic moment! The food is very nice there though and I have been back since the burning!! There is a place called Mamma's and Leonis near to the winter gardens and that was also impressive food wise - the only problem was that when we went it was almost empty so our main course was waiting on the bar before we had even finished our starter and the staff were hovering to take our plates - I hate that!!! When I worked as a waitress we would have got a written warning for serving a main course before the starter was cleared!!

Mamas & leonies has a limited menu, but the kitchen is very small and there is a limit to what they cook, but what they do, they do very well.

Originally posted by Speedy_Jim
I agree with Nick. I found Marco at Milano to be very disappointing, over priced, uncomfortable, pretentious and snotty. Average food, intrusive service, over priced, and not nearly as good as I was expecting.

BB's gets my vote if you want a fab fillet steak in pepper sauce. But they allow smoking, which I hate in restaurants

TBH I've not actually been, its just on my hit list as I rate the Observers reviews and they rarley write about Sheffield - I went to the Supperclub in Amsterdam last month (also reviewed in their food monthly) and it was the most unique dining experience I've ever had.

Originally posted by tinajones
TBH I've not actually been, its just on my hit list as I rate the Observers reviews and they rarley write about Sheffield - I went to the Supperclub in Amsterdam last month (also reviewed in their food monthly) and it was the most unique dining experience I've ever had.

The problem with the Observer reviews (what few I have read) is that they go to the most expensive places in each city, not everyone can afford £120 a head for dinner, if they could find somewhere a mere mortal could afford to go to I would be more impressed. The last one I read was for The Old Vicarage, which aparantly is "good value for money", yeah, right.

Originally posted by nick2
The problem with the Observer reviews (what few I have read) is that they go to the most expensive places in each city, not everyone can afford £120 a head for dinner, if they could find somewhere a mere mortal could afford to go to I would be more impressed. The last one I read was for The Old Vicarage, which aparantly is "good value for money", yeah, right.

The Observer did send someone to Thyme once, which isn't too pricey. I suppose it depends what type of dining experience you're after. Personally, I'm happy to pay top whack for a wonderful meal - but there are far too many restaurants in Sheffield serving up very mediocre stuff and charging the earth for it (like Slammers used to do).

What Sheffield really needs is a real top-quality restaurant in the city centre...

Originally posted by Greenback
The Observer did send someone to Thyme once, which isn't too pricey. I suppose it depends what type of dining experience you're after. Personally, I'm happy to pay top whack for a wonderful meal - but there are far too many restaurants in Sheffield serving up very mediocre stuff and charging the earth for it (like Slammers used to do).

What Sheffield really needs is a real top-quality restaurant in the city centre...

Yeah, Thyme is good, so is the cafe thing they have opened, and the prices are reasonable. I don't mind paying a lot for good food, but there is a point where you start to think they are taking the p***.
Have you ever been to Carriages near Dore train station ? that would be in your high-price-mediocre-food category.

Me too. I mean, I would rather pay good money just to dine out like once a year or something in a really nice rated restaurant. Which in a way, makes the occassion more special. Then again, I am a real foodie, quite picky on how my food is cooked, esp if I have to pay an arm and leg for it. I mean, I can cook mediocre food at home otherwise.

Has anyone dined outside of Sheffield ? Or down South ? For the same price in London, you can get top notch quality Ramsey-esque level than in a non-rated place in Sheffield. Sometimes I cringe when I think about that. Oh, I can go on about it...but anyway...


Answering the thread:

Milano's - Very modern, really snotty looking place. But the food is brilliant. I loved their dessert menu. Maybe a little pricey for Sheffield's overall dining range.

BB's on West St - Yet to try, but booked it for Xmas meal. I like the look of the menu. Nice choices, away from the typical spag bol.

Nonnas on Ecclesall Rd - Good atmosphere. Nice food in decent price range. Nice services. Good authentic Italian sourced ingredients. Not a quantity place, but quality though. I love this place. http://www.nonnas.co.uk/

Rossi's nr London Rd - Tried this years ago, nice pasta. Okay price. Not sure whether it's changed.

Mamma & Leonies Nr Winter Garden - This place is nice for a quick intimate meal. Not extensive menu choices, but very cosy, and friendly services.

Cafe Uno on Ecclesall Rd - This is a chain. I don't normally rate chains.. but I went in once to have this salmon pasta dish, and it was amazing ! Whoever the chef is, he's really good. been to one in Manc, and it wasn't the same. Definitely worth a visit. A very relaxed setting, nice service too.

Originally posted by nick2
Yeah, Thyme is good, so is the cafe thing they have opened, and the prices are reasonable. I don't mind paying a lot for good food, but there is a point where you start to think they are taking the p***.
Have you ever been to Carriages near Dore train station ? that would be in your high-price-mediocre-food category.

I've never tried Carriages, though I believe it's the same guy running it who used to own Slammers - so I don't think I'll bother!

It's good to see that there seems to be a shift towards reasonably-priced, simple, home-cooked food in restaurants right now. The Mashouse (www.themashouse.co.uk) looks like it should be good, and Lion's Lair has had lots of praise.

No one has mentioned my favourite
La Romantica on London Road.
It has been in business for at least 20 years I went when I was just 20.
I have not had a bad meal in there and the owner is or definately was the last time I went, Italian.
A great meal at a reasonable price and good service too.
Suggest booking unless you are eating early

Originally posted by fnkysknky
Can anyone suggest a good Italian restaurant please? GF's birthday next week and she loves Italian food :)
So just out of interest.. where did you take her?

Luna Rossa, Abbeydale Rd is very nice.

Friendly staff, good food, reasonable price, small and intimate and cosy, you can bring your own wine and that free yellow drink they give you afterwards is very tasty whatever it is - and you get a free tomato garlicy thingumy appetiser as well

I would heartily recommend it.

Also Al Carettos jn of Chesterfield Rd and Broadfield Rd is good ...
and Portofino on Chesterfield Rd.

where is marco at milanos? my parents and grandma are coming up from london on sunday for lunch and I still haven't booked anywhere :(

Originally posted by espadrille
No one has mentioned my favourite
La Romantica on London Road.
It has been in business for at least 20 years I went when I was just 20.
I have not had a bad meal in there and the owner is or definately was the last time I went, Italian.
A great meal at a reasonable price and good service too.
Suggest booking unless you are eating early

I was just reading the replies before adding my suggestion but you seem to have taken the words right out of my mouth.

spot on.

'Martini's Ristorante Italiano' on London Road, near highfields library is an excellent italian restaurant.

it's a small, intimate restaurant, and there's wheelchair access.

The atmosphere is friendly and the food is reasonably priced:- they do vegetarian food. the chef is genuine italian, and his food is very good.

I love their *proper* thin -crust, authentic Italian pizzas. (i like thin-crust pizzas, I really dislike the thick, "Chicago-style Pizzas, they are too stodgy and dough-ey)

they do funghi, (mushrooms) in a Dolcelatte sauce, as a starter, which is to die-for. it is heavenly. They do Gnocci, too, which are delicious (gnocci are little potato and pasta dumplings, usually served in a creamy or dolcelatte sauce)

Martinis also have a "daily specials" board, from which you can choose. There are seafood dishes, and steak, chicken etc...

I have to agree totally with rich, about marias in Crookes being a huge, huge disappointment.

We went as a group of friends from the forum, and we were quite badly let down by them.

Yes, I ended up wearing Duffman's desssert. the service was not what I would have expected.

The food was okay-ish, but, again, as rich says, if you ask for it prepared without "green stuff" scattered all over it, , you do tend to expect it to come served.... without the "green stuff".

There were many flaws in the evening we had there, not least of which was them scheduling our table for the other dining room they had downstairs, despite the fact that, when rich booked, he had specifically mentioned that there would be two of us attending who were wheelchair users. (me and my bestie-mate) and that we would therefore need access.

The waitress (who, I think was also the manager- the ame one who doused me in pudding) was not very helpful, and was giving it large about supposedly not being told that there were wheelchair-users in the party... she made it obvious that she was really narked about having us there.

The welcome was not at all good...

There was no "compensation"such as a reduction on the bill or a free drink for the incident. which I thought would be the very least of what they might offer... but no..

The disabled- loo left much to be desired, not least of which was the broken light fitting hanging off the ceiling, just by thin wires, and the handrail (that you use to transfer off the chair, onto the loo and back with,) was hanging off the wall, and unuseable. (I went to go to the loo, and nearly came a cropper with it. The handrail was pointing down at about a 45 degree angle, held in by only one or two screws... most dangerous!)

As you can imagine, Marias is a place which will not be getting our custom again.

PT

what used to be the flying pizza end of west st is good

really? i would say that is the worst restaurant in the city centre.

Originally posted by ultracynic
really? i would say that is the worst restaurant in the city centre.

Have to agree, Pizza Hut is better (it's that bad).

BTW, another Thai place (Wild Rice), a takeaway, has opened on London Road, looks very clean and modern but the menu is a bit small. Might be worth a try though.
Thai seems to to be the flavour of the month in Sheffield.

Pizza express near Devonshire green - is very good - nice relaxed surroundings and the pizzas are tasty !

thinking of going there for my 40th just wondering if its any good been on the website and some of the food looks pricey:help: :help: :help:

Do you mean Mommas & Leonies in town near the town hall ?
I go there a lot because I think it's cheap and the food is always good.
The menu is not huge, but what they do they do well.
The garlic & pesto bread is fantastic.

Is that the one opposite Yates on Division Street? If so/not, then I can recommend that one - very nice food. The reason I ask is because they also do amazing garlic/chilli pizza bread things for starters :D

Well if it is Mamas & Leonies on Norfolk St, it's very nice and not at all expensive. Go quite a lot!

Yep, I'll add my voice to any praise for Mamas & Leonies on Norfolk St. Every time I've been I've been more than satisfied with the food/service.

Originally posted by Lickszz
Yep, I'll add my voice to any praise for Mamas & Leonies on Norfolk St. Every time I've been I've been more than satisfied with the food/service.
Not been yet,plan to go soon, always looks ands smells good!

Not been for an Italian meal for about 3 years now :suspect:

If you wanna go to a good italian restauant go to pizza volante on glossop road (end of west st) my dad used to own the place and i worked there, great food then, great food now

dont forget ka pasa on the top of west street but mommas is bloody gorgous!!! X

Hi all....we always go to 'Nonnas' on Ecclesall road or 'Maso' in town for Italian, but can anyone suggest other alternatives for a change? Looking for good "authentic" Italian food...not just pizza and pasta! Thanks.

Rossi's just off london road is really nice but its costs more than the average italian.

Mama's and Leonies (spelt wrong no doubt) in town is authentic and wonderful. My family went one lunch-time, first time in a long time and thoroughly enjoyed it.

I'm going to stop now because I'm making myself incredibly hungry.

PS Try their medium white wine (house).

Picalo on west street is very good.

I have enjoyed good Italian meals at Marco @ Milanos off Archer Road and La Scala at Millhouses. Milanos is definitely at the more expensive end of the price range.

BB's on Devonshire St. Cheap and gorgeous food.

Casanova's in Crookes is good apparently, next door to the Co-Op.. And it's relatively cheap cos being in Crookes, they get a lot of students through their doors obviously.

Antibo''s for the early bird menu!

Santinos on Eccy road is gorgeous. Also Piccolos which was mentioned earlier is very good, small and romantic.:thumbsup:

Originally posted by crazydoc
not just pizza and pasta! Thanks.

This rules out the majority! Think you're looking at Marco@Milanos and not much else if you want Italian food you couldn't knock up yourself in ten minutes.

Otherwise you may find that your anticipated 'risotto' is just basmati rice in Uncle Ben's sauce...

By the way...the two Italians i suggested don't just do Pizza and Pasta. They dp meat dishes, and I think Piccolos even does fish dishes aswell.

alcarrettos at heeley bridge are lovely. its only a small place but thier garlic bread is second to none!!!!!!!

I know it's already been mentioned - but I'd definitely recommend BBs on Division Street. It's not too expensive, good atmosphere and lovely food. Yeah they do pizza and pasta, but also loads of chicken, meat and fish dishes. Melt in your mouth fillet steak, and their chilli mussels are not to be missed.

Vito's in Walkley is by far the best Italian that I've been to in Sheffield. Really great pasta, and although I'm a veggie, the meat and fish looks great (they don't do pizza). Wine is good, although a bit expensive. It's always busy too which is a good sign.

Have heard that Maria's in Crookes is good too.

La Luna on Ecclesall Road (near the Banner Cross) is a really good Italian. Excellent food, superb staff and prices are more than reasonable. (Fillet Steak for around £12) BYO wine and they dont charge corkage. I take my better half there for special occasions and we never leave dissappointed!

I'd second trophymans suggestion of Al Carretto on chesterfield Road near Heeley bridge.

The decor is not that inspiring but the food isout of this world, real italian dishes that taste just like home cooked food. I would recommend the chicken siciliana and tomato garlic bread.

que tal on west st ive heard is really good.
not badly prised eaither :)

Just don't go to K Pasa on West Street.

Service: pervy

Food: terrible

Prices: Unreasonable

Atmosphere: t a c k y

Thanks everybody for all your suggestions...much appreciated. Will try them out. Thanks again.

Surely Milano's at Millhouses is the best in Sheffield.

It's only small (as in, I must have walked past it a million times and not realised it's there) but the Italian place on Division St - across the street from Yates' - is fab.

Many alternatives to pizza & pasta, and reasonably priced.

As for the name of it...don't quote me on this but I think it's called San Remos.

In this humble forumer's opinion, San Remo is definitely not in the least bit fab...

Originally posted by noseyrosie
Just don't go to K Pasa on West Street.

Service: pervy

Food: terrible

Prices: Unreasonable

Atmosphere: t a c k y

I went here for a friends 40th birthday. They made her a penis out of pizza dough and put squirty cream all over it. Al the staff then surrounded her chair made her stand on the chair and eat it.

It wasn't good.

K-pasa is Mexican, IIRC, not Italian........

it's a phoneticisation of the spanish "que pasa?" which means "what's happening?"

For decent Italian food, go to Martini's, on London Road, opposite Highfields Library.

food:- fantastic!

Service:- second to none!

Prices:- very reasonable!

Atmosphere:- welcoming, and homelike, fairly small and intimate

it's a fantastic place, i go regularly.

martin dawes, in his column, in the Sheffield Star, for eating out reviewed another "pizza" place, ("Ask" iirc) and he said that their pizzas weren't up to the standard of those at Martini's....

Martinis do beautiful Pizze..... proper, light, thin, thin crust, a- la italienne which I much prefer to the stodgy,cruddy, doughy deep pan type pizzas.

PT

Hi Everyone,

I'm just new and this is my first post but I promised myself to comment on the La Romantica experience we had.

Recently moved to Sheffield, so trying to explore good restaurants guided by the Forum. There is an article about La Romantica in the Exposed magazine (August) with very good comment. Checking the Forum overall impressions were also good.

So we booked for Saturday night (rang at half 6), no problems for 8.15. Waste of time, because the whole upstairs was empty. Next surprise they don't take cards. So I had to go to Waitrose for some cash. Coming back, I noticed that a downstairs window table is free so we moved down. Staff was a bit upset about it, and left a pile of cutlery on the table. :confused:

The house wine was OK, the starter garlic bread nice, the olives awful, just out of a jar with brine. The main (pizza emiliana (?) and fillet steak) was again nice but nothing special. The best was the dessert (chocolate pancake and copa de la casa), dangerously creamy. Bill £32.

Overall not the best italian we had, 6/10, but is it the best in town? Further research needed.:help:

as i have already said,

the best Italian restaurant in sheffield IMO has to be Martini's on london road.

fabulous.

PT

Unless i've missed it and not entirely Italoian, i'd recommend Viva Tequila at Gleadless Town End

I quite liked El Paso on the bottom of the moor
I know its a mexican place but they do italian and mexican
Nice food, friendly service and great prices

And no one's mentioned the 'Meditarrannean' on Sharrow Vale Road. It may not wholly be an Italian restaurant but it certainly has the flavour of one.

And got to agree with the comments re: not recommending the place opposite Yates'. What next - someone will recommend 'Gondalas'?!?! (if it's still there)

Cannot believe that this is a post about italian restaurants and nobody (unless i missed it when i skimmed thru this thread) has mentioned Vittorias on Eccy Rd.

Vittorias is opposite the bottom of the Sheffield Hallam Collegiate campus, and has to be THE BEST Italian place in town..

been about a dozen or more times in the last couple of years and have NEVER had a bad meal there...

its to die for... and if you like steak - go for their Fillet De La Casa... amazing...

they do a nice lasagne too, and the Ouva Fiorentina starter is fantastic...

id really reccommend it...

plus they've just had a refurb, and its really nice inside...

I'll have to try some of these - I LOVE Italian! I have been to BBs a few times, but have been put off after my last visit. The first two meals I had there were gorgeous, but last time the pasta arrived and it was VERY undercooked - I'm talking crunchy (which was disappointing in itself that they were using dried pasta). The friend I was with tried it and he thought just the same as me so I sent it back. I was then told that I was wrong, it wasn't undercooked, that was how their chef does his pasta - it's al denti (or however you spell it!) - and maybe I shouldn't have pasta if I don't like it! I then ordered a different pasta (the same as my fiend had, cos his was cooked!) and was lectured about how I couldn't send it back again if I didn't like it.

It really annoyed me - the first dish they brought me was inedible, but instead of just letting me order something else they felt the need to tell me it was my taste buds that were wrong!

Cant believe people haven't mentioned some of the best Italian restaurants in Sheffield yet IMO

Luna Rossa, Abbeydale Rd

La Gondola, off West St

Al Caretto, Chetserfield Rd

I could go on ...

Portofino on the bottom of chesterfield road (nr ponsfords) is by far the best italian I have ever been too, great food and service and I have tried many.

this is not just pizza and pasta....they do sell it, but their dishes tend to be meat/fish cooked in exellent sauces and served with chunky vegetables. they have a lot of specials which change weekly.

average price for two is around £55.00 including decent wine (not house), starter, main, Pudding and liqueur coffees. I insist on having every course that we can as it's sooooooo nice.

did you know (or care) that Roberto (big Brother) used to work there!

Cant agree about al carreto, found the atmos dull, food ave, but my very worst is, la stanza roma further up chesterfield road. Really liked sette colli, bradfield road, think is owned, or was so by same as portafino's. also very good.

Ps no need to plug martini's as PT has done that enough already lol:o

Speaking of Italian restaurants..does anyone remember that one called 'The Nameless' that used to be on the road which runs alongside Cole Brothers? ie just down from Chubby's. Man, that place did the best pizza's ever!

Hey

Does anyone know if casanovas in Crookes is bring your own? I'm going tomorrow and no one seems too sure.

Cheers, Leanne

Nonnas...you pay for class, and it's class.

Originally posted by leanne05
Hey

Does anyone know if casanovas in Crookes is bring your own? I'm going tomorrow and no one seems too sure.

Cheers, Leanne

I'm pretty sure it is but give them a ring to make sure.

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Originally posted by TheWatcher
All I can say is

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agree with rossis, if anyone knows one of similar ambience & quality let me know. need one for this saturday.

Originally posted by TheWatcher
All I can say is

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All *I* can say is ...

"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
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"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."
"impossible to get in there with a wheelchair..."

Hmm, I wonder when they are going to become DDA compliant..... after all, it's only been in force since october last year...

Ho hum, never mind, at least the real best Italian restaurant has access, and welcomes mobility impaired patrons... it's Martini's every time for me

Right, where's that Funghi Dolcelatte? MMMMMMM! heaven!!!

PT

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Speedy_Jim
[B]I agree with Nick. I found Marco at Milano to be very disappointing, over priced, uncomfortable, pretentious and snotty. Average food, intrusive service, over priced, and not nearly as good as I was expecting.


I have to agree with speedy jim in every sense, we were also very disappointed, its very misleading, the entrance gives a false impression of the whole place

Should have listenened to the posts on this thread
:o :(

Originally posted by Voise
I have enjoyed good Italian meals at Marco @ Milanos off Archer Road and La Scala at Millhouses. Milanos is definitely at the more expensive end of the price range.

I was distinctly unimpressed with marco @ milanos...

The veggie selection was not great, IMO, and there was no leeway:- when I asked for a starter to be prepared with a slightly different cheese (the cheese was gorgonzola, which is a bit, erm pungent and strong so I asked for an alternative, such as Mozzarella) but no, "no possible" ... why? seems a bit ludicrous to me, to not be able to substitute one cheese for another...?

When we went to try Portofinos, a couple of weeks ago, I asked for a calzone as my main course, but asked that it be vegetarian/ vegetables, no ham or other meat..

"Certainly, no problem! We much prefer that you tell us, if there's any ingredient you don't like ..." came the reply.

If Portofino, and Martinis can do this, and do it inexpensively, why can't Milanos, when one is paying "an arm and both legs" for the food?

PT

Originally posted by Plain Talker
If Portofino, and Martinis can do this, and do it inexpensively, why can't Milanos, when one is paying "an arm and both legs" for the food?

PT

But if you're paying an arm and both legs for a meal, you're paying for the chef to create something a bit special on your plate. Changing a main ingredient will change the balance of the dish, which won't matter much in an inexpensive restuarant - but Marco's has different aspirations.

Having said that, I know someone who was spoken to with derision when he asked for salt for his chips in Thyme Cafe. "The chips are already seasoned", he was snottily told - this in a place with tomato ketchup and brown sauce on each table... :loopy:

That may be true, but if one doesn't like the flavour of certain things, or are allergic to them, perhaps, and one is prepared to accept/request a slight change, what's the problem?

What happened to "the customer is always right"?

and in honesty, i don't think the particular dish was actually "all that", anyway.

PT

anyone been to cerrones eceslfield
is it any good?

which is the best Italian down Eccy rd?
got the parents coming up and need to find nice place for a meal

Trattoria Romana on Eccy Rd is rather lovely.

always quite fancied marco's @ milano's but think I will give it a miss if what you lot have got to say is anything to go by!!!!


Thanks for tha warning:gag: :gag:

Originally posted by bandit
Cannot believe that this is a post about italian restaurants and nobody (unless i missed it when i skimmed thru this thread) has mentioned Vittorias on Eccy Rd.

Hmm, I've heard one particular 'back of house' story regarding vegetables from someone that once worked there that has meant it's the only Ecclesall Road restaurant I've never been in. It's not for me.


Never had a bad one at Milano's though. :confused:

Originally posted by donniedarko
anyone been to cerrones eceslfield
is it any good?

I've been a couple of times and been really impressed.

Lovely food, generous portions and good selection of wine.

Only snag is they don't take card payments (or they didn't last time I went) so I think it's cash or cheque only.

Definitely worth a visit.

Was intending to go to the Peacock at Owler Bar last night for a family celebration, so glad I saw the Peacock thread and cancelled.

In the end we managed to get in at BB's on Devonshire St. Absolutely superb meal and to cap it all the girls at the table next to us were leaving as we sat down and left us a full bottle of decent red:clap:

The service is also superb - they don't waste any time but they don't hover - they also really look after you. (Table of students were getting a bit boisterous with the language and were asked to tone it down due to my 15 year old son - as it happens we didn't even hear what was said:hihi: )

I'm surprised no one has mentioned Buen Cibo in Broomhill.

Last time I was there it was ran by a bloke called Marco, the place, although small, had a great atmosphere and the food was spot on.

Anybody know if he still runs the place?

Don't know if anyone's mentioned it already but Trattoria Romana on Ecclesall road is excellent. The food is delicious and interesting, ie. not just pizza pasta and it's a romantic litttle place too. Try their home made pistachio ice cream if it's on the menu - it's soooooooooo good!

There is going to be a new one opening soon called Picolinho (belive that is how its spelled). I was in the one in Manchester for a work meeting, and the Maitre'd said they are opening one near the winter gardens I belive.

Was as good as anywear we have here, if not better, although I wasn't told how soon 'soon' was.

Originally posted by TheWatcher
All I can say is

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We had a works do there and they added £200 onto the bill for wine we hadn't had, then started an argument when we pointed out that we hadn'ty had that much wine.

Like others, the GF's birthday is looming and wondered whether people thought la Scala was worth a visit? so many posts that I have not been through all of them......I know it isw quite pricey but am prepared to shell out if the food is good.....any thoughts, comments would be much appreciated

:lol: :lol:

Went to BB's last night- absolutly fabulous!!!!!

Where not to go:
La Scala - Very disappointing. Mean little portions. We were all still hungry after. And we had to move table for some unexplained reason by a grumpy head of house. They asked us to move again and get a short sharp NO. And what is that excuse of profiteroles they serve with squirty dirty brown cream?

Rossi's - same issue as Nick2. They charged us for a few drinks that none of us had. Naughty... Is that a common ploy they try??

Never dared go to Martinis but will now after the pizza description by Plain_Talker. Yummmm

I like Thyme cafe as it is family friendly.

Mama and Leonies is just pure comfort food. All cosy and snug. I adore it.

I have had good meals at Marco @ Milanos but is very footballer wives on Fri/Sat

has to be Milano's...more expensive than some, but well worth it, go on treat her!!!

Cheers Folks - will make note!
:hihi:

Piccolos is really nice on Division street!!

Originally posted by kat_1b
has to be Milano's...more expensive than some, but well worth it, go on treat her!!!

When we went there (see our above posts on Marco@milano's) we weren't keen at all.

The food was a mish-mash of different styles, not singularly authentically Italian, it was "neither fish nor fowl" in style.(IOO)

Martini is by far the better place, more intimate,and friendly, welcoming, etc... more of a home-like place, and the food is just to die for.

PT

Has anyone been to La Stanza Romano on Chesterfield Road? I was thinking of checking it out since it's had a facelift.

Milano isn't really an Italian and never has been - it's run by Italians.

There's one at Crookes - I loved it!

:)

Funny how one person's favourite restaurant can be another's worst nightmare!! Guess it depends if you catch them on a good night and what you order (although in theory all dishes should be good all the time)

I live close to LaScala and eat there every now and then, normally last minute. They always seem to manage to find us a table despite being quite busy, and we have always had fairly good food and friendly service. I would not describe the food as amazing, but good for the price.

We also really like Antibo, despite some bad feedback I read. We have always had the best service, great wine, and lots of lovely dishes, particularly the deserts. It also has a bit more class, without the price of Milano's

I ate once at BB's on Devonshire/Division and would never go back. It was full of big groups of students. Pasta sauce was watery & generally yuck, though the pizza's looked OK. However, I have seen lots of good comments on the forum....

I say sometimes you really need to try these places to make your own mind up
:D

A lnice new italian restaurant is Antibo's.

The first time i went to Antibo's my husband took me for valentines day it was lovely no complains but i went once in the day and it wasn't as nice.

Seemed a bit rushed during the day but its more of a night time restaurant.

Went last sunday at lunch to Nonna's. Was really good and the only authentic Italian we tried till now (but didn't try them all, not been yet to La Scala, or Milano's) - my partner is Italian so hard to please in this matter normally.

Really enjoyed the meal and a good glass of wine.
Was very busy therefore slow in serving, but worth waiting.

Recommended the Pasticcini as dessert, if you don't want to spend a lot of money just pop in for a coffee and a plate of Pasticcini, they're really good, authentic and not much more expensive than in Italy :)

I am not entirely bothered about decor but what is the best most authentic Italian food in Sheffield?

Any suggestions gratefullt welcome.

thanks

The most authentic has to be Milano's, tho not cheap...a cheaper alternative...try Braggazzi's on Abbeydale Rd, very good, but only open during the day. Good luck, enjoy!

Originally posted by kat_1b
The most authentic has to be Milano's, tho not cheap...a cheaper alternative...try Braggazzi's on Abbeydale Rd, very good, but only open during the day. Good luck, enjoy!

I really love the little one opposite flares - cant remeber the bloody name though !!

BB's?? Next to the forum? That's a nice little place.

Originally posted by Lindseyw
I really love the little one opposite flares - cant remeber the bloody name though !!

La Gondola's... I never been.

My favourite is Nonna's on Ecclesall road, very authentic

Mod: Threads merged. Please search before posting a new topic. Thanks.

Originally posted by kentboy119
There's one at Crookes - I loved it!

:)

There's 2 at Crookes actually, Maria's next door to the pub, and Casanova's next door to the Co Op.

Maria's sucks, is overpriced and the staff are idiots, search the archives for a post I did in 2004 in the Notices and Events board to find out why...

Julio's restaurant in Oughtibridge is a regular haunt - very handy. Nice friendly service and specials board.

Originally posted by Godzilla
Julio's restaurant in Oughtibridge is a regular haunt - very handy. Nice friendly service and specials board. yep nice there, also good at sette coli in hillsbrough. good value if you have starters, main and house wine, but not if you start on shots and deserts and coffees

my vote goes for Marcos.. strange how everyone has a different experience there.. I've been with family and friends many times and everyone thinks its amazing. Its posh but I never feel anything but welcome there, the service is just right and the food is delicious! Fillet steak to die for!

I've been to a lot of italians and nothing even come close.. its just perfect. Well worth the extra few quid.

I thought the food at Rossis was nice but the gaudy decor put me off.

BBs has gone downhill quite alot.. had a horrible xmas meal there last year.

The medterranean is always good.

Nonnas is nice but overpriced.

Vitos on South Road in Walkley. They will make you a pizza by the way, but you have to ask. Excellent meat and fish, and, unusually for an Italian, a brilliant wine list.

Originally posted by kat_1b
The most authentic has to be Milano's, tho not cheap...a cheaper alternative...try Braggazzi's on Abbeydale Rd, very good, but only open during the day. Good luck, enjoy!

as I said earlier, on this thread...

They are over priced, overrated, and not authentically Italian. Too much of a mish-mash imo. What is "authentically italian about a resturant that serves serves "thai fishcakes" ? garbage!

As for marias...

as Rich says, rubbish food rubbish service, And, if you read the thread he refers to, from 2004, you will see that

a) the food we ordered did not necessarily correspond with the food that was served to us, and,

b) to cap it all, the waitress ended up spilling duffman's pudding all blooming -well down me! :S

no refunds, no complementary puds or anything..
great customer relations... NOT!

Martinis, on London Road, is the real deal for me. Small and intimate, more of a bistro/ trattoria feel to the place, wonderful food, wonderful service, absolutely can't be beaten. (And the prices are not exorbitant either)

PT

Never had a bad un at Pappa Ciccios at Crosspool,BYO and prices reasonable.

I'm not much of an Italian goer, but went for a lovely meal at a Restaurant called E'lupo's on Effingham Street in Rotherham the night before Xmas Eve. Some friends have taken it over (although it's still in the same Italian family) and it was absolutely superb. They had a singer/ guitarist on and even one of the waiters got up and belted out a few tunes.

It was an excellent night out with loads of atmosphere - just how I always expected an Italian experience to be.

Liz

Originally posted by Rich
There's 2 at Crookes actually, Maria's next door to the pub, and Casanova's next door to the Co Op.

Maria's sucks, is overpriced and the staff are idiots, search the archives for a post I did in 2004 in the Notices and Events board to find out why...

Ah - I believe it was the one mear Co-Op - I think it was on a corner?

Near the Choices Rental Store?

:)

Originally posted by kentboy119
Ah - I believe it was the one mear Co-Op - I think it was on a corner?

Near the Choices Rental Store?

:)

That's Casanova's, I did actually try and book there for the 2004 Italian meal meet, but they didn't get back to me quick enough and I'd already booked and organised Maria's by the time they did.

The thread about the meet is here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11114&highlight=Italian+meal)

Casanovas on Crookes has just had a revamp, and looks very nice tho i have to say i have not got round to going in recently. It is no longer a take your own as it has a licence now.

Originally posted by Rich
here (http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?s=&threadid=11114&highlight=Italian+meal)

Aye - I've just refreshed my memory by reading that.

:)

Originally posted by fuzzy
Casanovas on Crookes has just had a revamp, and looks very nice tho i have to say i have not got round to going in recently. It is no longer a take your own as it has a licence now.

Hmm, could be time for Italian meet 2006 in a few weeks then... Shame I'm not a student any more though like I was last time, but meh, it's in student land so it won't be THAT expensive I shouldn't think, even without NUS card discounts.

Has anyone mentioned Cafe Buon Cibo in Broomhill? Not an Italian, but a menu that's deffo Italian - best in Sheffield.

or go to Nibbles for a pizza...mmm.....

Dave W

Originally posted by Rich
Hmm, could be time for Italian meet 2006 in a few weeks then... Shame I'm not a student any more though like I was last time, but meh, it's in student land so it won't be THAT expensive I shouldn't think, even without NUS card discounts.

OOH, yeah, I'd be up for an Italian meal meet!

At Martinis? lol

PT

Originally posted by Modculture
Has anyone mentioned Cafe Buon Cibo in Broomhill?Dave W

Marias is moving from Crookes to take this place over.

There is talk that Marias is to become a chinese restaurant, tho nothing seems to be happeneing atm.

Theres a place on langsett just up from morrisons called pepe's it used to be called tony's but he retired, its a nice quiet place.

Originally posted by fuzzy
Marias is moving from Crookes to take this place over.

There is talk that Marias is to become a chinese restaurant, tho nothing seems to be happeneing atm.

Oh, my life!

so if we went there, it'd be chow mein I'd be wearing, then, instead of chocolate fudge cake...?

PT

Best Italian Restaurant in Sheffield has to be Ristorante Martini (290 London Road) ..... food FANTASTIC, ambience BRILLIANT, service EXCELLENT. You have to go there!!

Yaaay susie! you didn't come on the italian meal meet, we held at Martini's, did you?

I could not agree more with you, Martinis is just excellente.


PT

Hm... I'm tempted into trying that place now ! >.<

I'm into my italian food as well. Im my honest opinion, Nonnas *is* authentic as you get, by Sheffield's standards. (Or maybe it's their marketing that makes me believe so...) I've been to Milanos as well. Maybe it's an upmarket Italian restaurant ? It's definitely a 'fine-dining' place, and not the 'home-made authentic' type at all.

Am going on a monday night, 7-10 people, nowhere too expensive, needs to be easy to get to both in cars and on public transport, need decent veggie options. Thinking Vittorias or Santinos? Or are there any better suggestions??

K Pasa at top of West st.... Do you need to book? Was thinking of going on a Friday night, around half 7!

Thank you

The one above the Co Op in Hillsborough's quite good, La Civeta De Roberto iirc, we've been there for meals in the past, and their pizzas are reyt nice.

Martinis is just excellente.

I agree - the duck was to die for!

We like to go to La Vida Loca on Hillsborough corner - always enjoy our meal there and in the week has a quiet and intimate feel. Nadia always makes us welcome! :thumbsup:

K Pasa at top of West st.... Do you need to book? Was thinking of going on a Friday night, around half 7!

Thank you


so you wouldn't book then?

New Italian at West One is called Antibo - looks very nice - will be hopefully trying it out soon.

Ate at Iguanas on Sat night. Had a cracking seafood Paella, staff were very attentive & there was a good atmosphere there, so they come highly recommended!!

Went there on sunday evening for my sisters birthdat...was amazing

Now i'm not usually one for fancy meals (essp italian) because i tend not to like the food and leave most of it. But here it was amazing ate all three cources we had and tasted beautiful. Cooked properly and was quick service, however it was dead so i dont know what its like at busy periods.

Also a family fav is La Scarla at millhouses.

Is that the one opposite Yates on Division Street? If so/not, then I can recommend that one - very nice food. The reason I ask is because they also do amazing garlic/chilli pizza bread things for starters :D
i think you are on about SAN REMO? got to agree the food is supa and the staff so friendly theres also LA GONDOLA (my personal fav!) on carver st its really cosy, outstanding service and food, there "farfalle" is deeelicious...

K Pasa at top of West st.... Do you need to book? Was thinking of going on a Friday night, around half 7!

Thank you

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Why do people keep thinking K Pasa is Italian? - also for that matter at least a 1/3 of the restuarants mentioned in this thread are not italian either, why why why???
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Why do people keep thinking K Pasa is Italian? - also for that matter at least a 1/3 of the restuarants mentioned in this thread are not italian either, why why why???
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I only want to know if I should book :rolleyes:

P.s. If its not italian, what is it?.... Anyway who cares, its nice isn't it!

I agree - the duck was to die for!

We like to go to La Vida Loca on Hillsborough corner - always enjoy our meal there and in the week has a quiet and intimate feel. Nadia always makes us welcome! :thumbsup:

Never been to La Vida Loca but my Mum used to work with the owner's Missus.

I only want to know if I should book :rolleyes:

P.s. If its not italian, what is it?.... Anyway who cares, its nice isn't it!

Mexican, even though they don't really stick to that either....

What is the best Italian in the Sheffield area?

Any suggestions?

BTW can be any budget as it is for a works do and its on them!

Vito's in Walkley....nicest Italian I've been to in Sheffield

That is all

Antibos is fantastic, if your on a tight budget try K Pasa it's more mexican orientated but its pasta is amazing for the price the service excellent and you've also got a more international variety there if some aren't keen on Italian

Maranello's on Ecclesall Road and Vito's on South Road in Walkley are the best we've tried. My husband is Italian and he keeps going back cos the food is so good.

Mexican, even though they don't really stick to that either....
But would you book for a friday night?

But would you book for a friday night?

I wouldn't book there at all, but with any restuarnt for a friday its usually a good idea...

Antibos is fantastic, if your on a tight budget try K Pasa it's more mexican orientated but its pasta is amazing for the price the service excellent and you've also got a more international variety there if some aren't keen on Italian
by the way - Antibos isn't Italian either, it's Spanish.

I wouldn't book there at all, but with any restuarnt for a friday its usually a good idea...

We didnt book... and got in. But it was rammed. So I would book next time.
Very nice meal, friendly staff. Lovely wine :thumbsup:

P.S. Got free shot and hat sinc eit was my birthday :)

What do you think to La Gondola, thinking of going on Valentine's :love:

What do you think to La Gondola, thinking of going on Valentine's :love:


I havent been... However my best mate has (and she's an eye for detail like me)... and she reckons the food is lovely, but the decor, tables and chairs are all very old and mis-matched...

I like a restaurant that looks stunning... with lovely food to match... But I am a picky so and so, so if you aint that bothered and you'll be too busy drooling over ya fella, then by all means go! :D

Hi Everyone,

I'm just new and this is my first post but I promised myself to comment on the La Romantica experience we had.

Recently moved to Sheffield, so trying to explore good restaurants guided by the Forum. There is an article about La Romantica in the Exposed magazine (August) with very good comment. Checking the Forum overall impressions were also good.

So we booked for Saturday night (rang at half 6), no problems for 8.15. Waste of time, because the whole upstairs was empty. Next surprise they don't take cards. So I had to go to Waitrose for some cash. Coming back, I noticed that a downstairs window table is free so we moved down. Staff was a bit upset about it, and left a pile of cutlery on the table. :confused:

The house wine was OK, the starter garlic bread nice, the olives awful, just out of a jar with brine. The main (pizza emiliana (?) and fillet steak) was again nice but nothing special. The best was the dessert (chocolate pancake and copa de la casa), dangerously creamy. Bill £32.

Overall not the best italian we had, 6/10, but is it the best in town? Further research needed.:help:

Hey, In response to this thread... I'm not sure if you've even eaten here!!!
I have been eating at LA ROMANTICA for many years now...at least 17 out of the 27 years that its been open and I have never had a bad meal...or service for that matter. First of all, the olives are served in a garlic and chilli oil so i'm not sure where you got the brine bit from :confused: The food is far beyond just nice... yeah its not fancily presented, but you do get large portions and it always tastes amazing.

I can't understand why you would have been seated upstairs either because the upstairs room is only used if downstairs is full or you make a particular request. Maybe the restaurant was full at the time when you came, and only later a table became available downstairs.

Yeah...downside they don't accept cards, but with a little planning and preparation before hand its not difficult to take cash, and if not Waitrose is hardly miles away.

I eat at LA ROMANTICA at least once a week and have taken different guests with me on several occasions, all have given me positive feedback. This restaurant has been open 27 years with the same chef for around 20 years. The staff are friendly and helpful and I will continue to eat at LA ROMANTICA for many years to come. LA ROMANTICA gets an all round thumbs up from me :thumbsup: Definitely 10/10 the best Italian in Sheffield.

I would also recommend early booking at weekends to avoid disappointment as it does get VERY busy 78 London Road, Sheffield, S2 4LR 0114 2724641

I am not entirely bothered about decor but what is the best most authentic Italian food in Sheffield?

Any suggestions gratefullt welcome.

thanks


Definitely... LA ROMANTICA, 78 london road, sheffield, S2 4LR
It has been open 27 years and caters for a wide range of people, eg children, veggies. A great all round dining experience. :)

My favourite is probably Rossi's.
nice food.can t stand the owners.are very rude ...and big mouth.

La Luna on Ecclesall Road (near the Banner Cross) is a really good Italian. Excellent food, superb staff and prices are more than reasonable. (Fillet Steak for around £12) BYO wine and they dont charge corkage. I take my better half there for special occasions and we never leave dissappointed!


:thumbsup:

Four of us went to Antibos on Friday night and the food was amazing. Fast service and really friendly staff. Will definetly be going again.

What do you think to La Gondola, thinking of going on Valentine's :love:

Its nice, the waiters were very flirty! but i think that was just because there was a group of slightly drunk females!

I havent been... However my best mate has (and she's an eye for detail like me)... and she reckons the food is lovely, but the decor, tables and chairs are all very old and mis-matched...

I like a restaurant that looks stunning... with lovely food to match... But I am a picky so and so, so if you aint that bothered and you'll be too busy drooling over ya fella, then by all means go! :D


haha cheers... ye its the "company" isn't it hehe.

He's booked it, so all sorted. Should be nice!

And he'll be paying... top night! :clap:

I have to agree with all the comments about Mamas and Leonis. I thought it had a really nice, cosy atmosphere, lovely food, and reasonable prices.
Has anyone tried Santinos on eccy road? I'm thinking of going soon.

Barberellas
London Road
Fantstic prawns
Great atmosphere
Nice choice of wine too

this closed down forever and a day ago!

Vito's in Walkley is by far the best Italian that I've been to in Sheffield. Really great pasta, and although I'm a veggie, the meat and fish looks great (they don't do pizza). Wine is good, although a bit expensive. It's always busy too which is a good sign.
Vitos on South Road in Walkley. They will make you a pizza by the way, but you have to ask. Excellent meat and fish, and, unusually for an Italian, a brilliant wine list.

Vito's in Walkley....nicest Italian I've been to in Sheffield

That is all

I agree. Im really picky about my italian (being from NY and growing up with friends who are the first generation born in the US and their parents & grandparents were born in mainly Sicily) so Im used to really great modernised italian... this place was the closest ive had since moving

I am really beginning to think Vitos is Sheffields best kept secret.

http://www.thebigmenu.co.uk/main.php?page=description&id=1158572211

alcarrettos at heeley bridge are lovely. its only a small place but thier garlic bread is second to none!!!!!!!

Anyone know what prices are like in Al Caretto?