From Italian lunches and intimate dining experiences to Mediterranean dining and great-value pub food, these are the Sheffield restaurant offers worth booking this October.
Sheffield has quietly become one of Yorkshire’s most exciting food cities, with independent restaurants bringing flavours from around the world alongside neighbourhood pubs and long-established local favourites.
This October, there are plenty of ways to eat well for less, from weekday lunch deals and after-work burgers to family-friendly offers and special menus showcasing local produce.
Looking for breakfast options? Here’s our guide to where to get the breakfasts in Sheffield.
Quick picks: restaurant offers in Sheffield
Best lunch deals in Sheffield
Lunch menu from £15 at Nonna’s
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A Sheffield institution since 1996, Nonna’s continues to offer one of the city’s best-value lunches. Choose from handmade pasta, creamy risotto, fresh salads or Italian panini, with lunch available from £15 including a soft drink or coffee, £17.50 with a glass of house wine or pint, or £20.50 with wine and dessert. Expect dishes such as eight-hour slow-cooked Italian sausage tagliatelle, linguine with black truffle and porcini mushrooms, rich lamb ragù, king prawn spaghetti and the restaurant’s long-standing lasagne recipe.
Why it’s worth it: Authentic Italian cooking with generous portions and flexible pricing.
Best for: Relaxed lunches, catch-ups and family meals.
Insider’s tip: The sausage tagliatelle has been on the menu for decades for good reason.
When to get the deal: Available at lunchtime daily.
Domo’s lunchtime set menu
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Domo’s Sardinian-inspired lunch menu offers starter and main for £24, main and dessert for £22.50, or three courses for £29.50, with dishes ranging from crispy truffle arancini and creamy burrata to homemade spaghetti in silky carbonara font, oven-baked seabream and plant-based options.
Why it’s worth it: A generous choice of Italian dishes at set-menu prices.
Best for: A leisurely weekday lunch.
Insider’s tip: Save room for the tiramisù della Mamma.
When to get the deal: 12pm–5:30pm, Monday to Friday.
£10 lunch deal at Unit Sheffield
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UNIT’s weekday lunch deal is hard to beat on price, with a burger, fries, starter and drink for £10. Choose from options including buttermilk chicken, cheeseburger and falafel burgers, with halloumi fries or chicken wings among the starter choices. It’s the sort of filling, straightforward meal deal that works particularly well for a quick lunch in the city centre.
Why it’s worth it: A full lunch meal deal for £10 is increasingly hard to find.
Best for: Quick work lunches, student budgets or casual weekday meet-ups.
Insider’s tip: If your budget can stretch to it, save room for dessert – if you love sweet stuff then you can’t go wrong with the cookie dough and waffle.
When to get the deal: From 10am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Best weekend deals in Sheffield
Small plates feast at Rafters
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If you’re looking for the perfect setting for a special occasion, without having to worry about the price of the bill at the end of the meal, Rafters offers a £55 per head Small Plates Feast on Saturday lunchtimes. The Nethergreen restaurant is a 26-seater focused on seasonal, local and sustainable cooking, with head chef Dan Conlon putting the emphasis on quality British ingredients and thoughtful cooking.
Why it’s worth it: A more special dining experience centred around seasonal produce.
Best for: Food lovers and special occasions.
Insider’s tip: It’s a small restaurant, so make sure you book ahead.
When to get the deal: 12:30pm–4pm, Saturdays.
Best early evening deals in Sheffield
Pre-theatre menu at Silversmiths
Silversmiths’ pre-theatre menu offers two courses for £28 or three for £35, with a seasonal menu built around Yorkshire and British ingredients. Dishes include local beef rib, Ashover sausage Scotch egg, Sheffield-grown mushrooms, Orkney scallops, Stone Bass and handmade ravioli, while desserts include pumpkin pie made with pumpkins from Wurzels in Ecclesfield and a toffee apple creation.
Why it’s worth it: A chance to enjoy Silversmiths’ more elaborate cooking at a set-menu price.
Best for: Pre-theatre dinners and special occasions.
Insider’s tip: Look out for the local ingredients woven through the menu.
When to get the deal: 5pm–5:30pm, Friday and Saturday.
Happy hour at Twisted Burger Company
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Need something satisfying after work? Twisted Burger Company’s Happy Hour includes a burger, fries and a tank pint from just £13. The menu includes classic smashed cheeseburgers, bacon cheeseburgers, chicken burgers and vegan options, all served with fries and the option to upgrade with Cajun or salt and pepper seasoning.
Why it’s worth it: A complete burger meal and pint for little more than the price of a burger elsewhere.
Best for: Casual dinners, post-work drinks and burger lovers.
Insider’s tip: Upgrade your fries with Cajun seasoning for an extra kick.
When to get the deal: 4pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday.
Best deals for October half term
Kids eat free at Cutlery Works
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If you’re eating out with the family during the October half term holidays, Cutlery Works offers one free children’s meal for every adult dish purchased from the same food partner, for children aged 10 and under. The deal is available on weekdays from 12pm to 5pm and means you can combine lunch with the venue’s children’s play area, which includes a sandpit, sensory wall, basketball hoop, ping-pong table and arcade.
Why it’s worth it: A family meal can be considerably cheaper during the holidays.
Best for: Families with younger children.
Insider’s tip: Allow time for the kids to make use of the play area.
When to get the deal: 12pm–5pm, weekdays during school holidays.
Best anytime deals in Sheffield
Margherita pizza and drink for £10 at Paesani Deli & Pizzeria
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Sometimes the simplest offers are the best ones. At Paesani Deli & Pizzeria, diners can enjoy a wood-fired margherita pizza and soft drink for just £10. Using quality ingredients and traditional cooking methods, the pizzas strike that perfect balance between crisp, chewy and comforting.
Why it’s worth it: Proper wood-fired pizza at a genuinely reasonable price.
Best for: Casual lunches, easy dinners or low-key meet-ups.
Insider’s tip: A takeaway Aperol Spritz for £5 is ideal for sunny evenings.
When to get the deal: All day, every day.
