Restaurant Guide

Restaurant Guide

Studying in Sheffield? Not much money? David Stevenson discovered you can still eat well and not break the bank.

Here is just a small taster of what you can find. Let’s start at the heart of the student community Ecclesall Road, which runs parallel to Collegiate Crescent campus. You will find numerous bars, restaurants, delis, cafes and takeaways within a short walking distance. This is my guide to some of the best places where you can have a wide variety of choice without breaking your budget.

Italian

Firstly Nonnas is a high quality authentic Italian restaurant situated on the left hand side of Ecclesall Road. The restaurant is pricey and rarely has student offers but it is still one of the best places to eat authentic fine Italian cuisine in Sheffield.This month they have extended a special offer for April. Between Sunday and Friday you can eat freshly cooked pasta for £5 in between 5-7pm. This will give you time to digest your meal before an evening of debauchery or at least fill you up with your daily dose of carbohydrates.

Also to accompany this offer their bar is offering 'buy one get one free' on cocktails and large glasses of house wine.Although, Nonnas isn’t the cheapest restaurant to visit its high quality food, clean and has a vibrant environment, making it a meal to remember.

Indian

If spicy Indian cuisine is more your style there is a little diamond in the rough. Ashokas is a small restaurant at the city centre end of Ecclesall Road. The average price of a meal including drinks is just £12. It is an offer few students can resist.

Even better, when you spend over £10 you get10% discount. Added to the good quality food, this deal allows students to have a good night out as well as a great meal in one of Britain’s top 50 ranked Indian restaurants.

Spanish

If your pallet is craving something European then why not try the Spanish restaurant La Tasca near the city end of Eccy Road. At first this rustic restaurant creates the atmosphere of being in a small Spanish tapas bar where you can sit, relax lay back and perhaps take a siesta. The food is tremendous and well within the student budget.If you feel peckish after your morning lecture the restaurant currently has an offer students can’t refuse.

At lunchtime they serve three tapas for £6.95. This will give you all the energy you need for the rest of a hard day in the lecture room and will get your taste buds sizzling. La Vina also offer students a 20% discount providing you have a valid NUS card.

French

One other alternative is the French café/restaurant directly across the road from Collegiate Crescent, Café Rouge. Again it offers little in way of offers to students, but if you get a First and want to treat yourself there is nothing better than a taste of a French delicacy. A favourite treat for me is their traditional crème brûlée, definitely a recommended and must try if you visit the cafe.

More restaurant reviews and suggestions next month.