LA BARACCA
labaraccasheffield.business.site //328 Abbeydale Rd, S7 1FN
La Baracca is a small family-run Italian restaurant in the heart of the Antiques Quarter of Sheffield on Abbeydale Road. Saverio, owner and chef has lived in the city for over 30 years and this isn’t his first culinary enterprise. He ran Dino’s on London Road with his wife Lorraine for 10 years before moving back to Italy for a short while. Since then, he has taken on a succession of small eateries, takeaways and coffee shops which have enjoyed Saverio’s carpentry and culinary touches.
The style is definitely rustic and La Baracca continues in the tradition with real home-cooked comfort food in a friendly atmosphere. The house speciality is spit roast chicken marinated in herbs and spices, served alongside a range of Neapolitan street food sides and salads. This charming rotisserie is a superb shout out for authentic Italian flavours. The menu is filled with favourites like lasagne and pizza to arancini balls and tasty pasta dishes. They don’t sell alcohol, so do remember to take a bottle with you!
MERAKI
meraki-sheffield.co.uk // 379 Abbeydale Rd, S7 1FS
An authentic Greek dining experience in the heart of Abbeydale Road, Meraki offers a variety of home-cooked delicacies served in a warm, inviting environment. Inside you’ll find a relaxed ambience soundtracked by traditional Greek music complementing an array of mouthwatering flavours on the menu – all cooked from fresh each day and served with a smile. As of this month, the restaurant will also be open for breakfast in case you want to kick off your morning with a Mediterranean twist!
LA MAMA
lamamalatin.co.uk // 238 Abbeydale Rd, S7 1FL
Daniela Cooke, owner of much-loved tapas joint La Mama, spoke to us about celebrating their tenth year since opening in the area and how they remain dedicated to offering innovative Latin American tapas dishes for all to enjoy…
“La Mama is an independent restaurant with authentic Latin American Tapas. This intimate and cosy space opened up ten years ago and the restaurant quickly became a place to experiment new homemade flavours, evolving with the years; the personal touch, however, has remained throughout. Our menu offers a great selection of meat, fish, vegan, vegetarian and gluten free dishes so that everyone can enjoy the beauty of tapas. A homely little gem located in the heart of the vibrant Abbeydale Road area. The area has been evolving for years, especially in more recent times, and it has been a great pleasure of being there for over a decade now.”
JAMESON’S TEA ROOMS / FINE THINGS GIFT SHOP
jamesonstearooms.co.uk // 334 Abbeydale Rd, S7 1FN
When it comes to afternoon tea in Sheffield, this elegant tea room offers arguably the finest experience in the whole city. The fully-licensed venue exuding a classy 1940s vibe with vintage crockery, silverware and live pianist also hosts more casual breakfast and lunch affairs and is available for evening events and private party bookings. Jameson’s pride themselves on quality service, a close attention to detail and stunning homemade food. Next door to the tea rooms you’ll find Jameson’s Fine Things, a treasure trove of a gift shop stocking antiques, work from local artists plus a range of cards and gifts. It’s a must-visit if you’re browsing the range of antiques sellers in the area.
