It's fantastic news for our city's food scene, as Restaurant JÖRO has been awarded a Michelin star.
Not only is it a huge triumph for JÖRO, but it is also a massive win for Sheffield as the award breaks a decade-long drought.
Often hailed as the city's best restaurant, JÖRO is run by husband-and-wife team Luke French and Stacey Sherwood.
Born in December 2016 in Sheffield's ultra trendy Kelham Island area, JÖRO (which is Old Norse for 'earth') quickly became the city’s first Michelin Bib Gourmand before then collecting three AA Rosettes and an entry in the 2025 Michelin Guide.
It is loved by critics all over the country, so it's safe to say this Michelin star is absolutely well and truly deserved.
The space has just 11 tables, and their food is focused on top ingredients, purity and locality.
The space is light and airy, no dress code necessary with an inviting open kitchen that entices you to sneak a peek.
But, don't just take our word for it. Here's what the guide has to say: "JÖRO’s relocation to this 300-year-old former mill on the edge of Sheffield has certainly been a labour of love. The building has been smartly converted, with bedrooms available upstairs and an open kitchen in the dining room.
"The cooking is pure and occasionally playful, with the quality ingredients treated with respect and understanding. Just take the Vale of Mowbray hogget, for example, enhanced by a mint-tinged lamb jus, a bright tomato and chipotle cream, and a vibrant caponata.
"The excellent service is a real team effort, with every person brimming with enthusiasm."
A whole flood of love for JÖRO has been posted online, including that from the team themselves. Announcing the news to Instagram, they said: "Wow! We are absolutely thrilled to announce that JÖRO has been awarded One MICHELIN Star at last night's Michelin Guide ceremony.
"We are incredibly proud of this recognition and as we enter our 10th year, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate our team’s success. Hard work makes the dream work."
A huge congratulations to Luke, Stacey and the team - we couldn't think of anywhere more deserving. Cheers to you!
The Good Food Guide has just released its list of the 100 best local restaurants in Britain – and one in Sheffield has made the list.
The latest edition of the Best 100 Local Restaurants list celebrates the very best venues that are loved by their communities.
A team of reviewers and inspectors scour the country to find the best of the best, and this year a beloved Sheffield restaurant has earned its rightful place back on the list.
The Orange Bird over in Hillsborough is an award-winning South African restaurant that may be small in size, but the flavours coming out of the kitchen are anything but.
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The Orange Bird has become one of the city’s biggest word-of-mouth food spots, with locals flocking there for its bold, modern South African-inspired cooking and seriously impressive braai dishes.
And if you’ve ever tried getting a reservation, you’ll already know just how in-demand this place has become.
Run by Anne Horner and Matthew Duggan-Jones, The Orange Bird has built a loyal following thanks to its vibrant menu packed with smoky, fire-cooked flavours, quality local ingredients, and dishes made for sharing around the table.
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But don't just take our word for it, here's what the Good Food Guide said: "The Hillsborough district of Sheffield is home to Matthew Duggan-Jones' homage to his South African heritage, in which the braai barbecue is a long-standing social tradition.
"Behind the Orange Bird’s dark-hued facade, there is always the infectious feeling of a party going on – 'it’s consistently delicious, exciting and inviting,' notes one local."
The Orange Bird was placed at number 54, which we think is pretty good going.
You can read the full list by the Good Food Guide here.
Read more: The Hillsborough restaurant redefining bold South African flavours in Sheffield
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The old-fashion Sheffield sweet shop that’s been open for 152 years
Clementine Hall
You might have walked past Granelli’s countless times, but did you know it’s one of Sheffield’s oldest family-run businesses?
Whether you have a sweet tooth or not, you just can't beat the experience of a proper sweet shop.
The walls lined with colourful tubs of sugary treats, rustling paper bags and the sound of sweets being weighed in the scale - it's a feeling of nostalgia that can't be replicated.
Granelli's on Broad Street first opened in 1873 by Luigi Granelli, who moved to Sheffield from Genoa in Italy.
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The shop began by selling ice cream before becoming the sweet shop that generations of Sheffielders have grown up with.
Today you’ll still find shelves packed with over 200 different kind of sweets, from a mix of traditional favourites including pear drops, chocolate limes, chewing peanuts, bonbons and fudge alongside newer sweets too like Millions and Sherbet Fountains.
You can still grab an ice cream if you don't fancy sweets, of course served in a classic wafer cone with a flake plonked on top.
It's a proper Sheffield institution, but what makes it even better is that many of the sweets sold at Granelli's are made by local firms.
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Maxon's are a Sheffield company, Willett's from Chesterfield and the famous Bassett's of Liquorice Allsorts fame was founded in Sheffield in 1842 with their factor still in Hillsborough.
They're all sold at a decent price too, so you're not breaking the bank to satisfy that sweet craving.
So if you're looking for a real nostalgic experience in Sheffield then Granelli's has got to be your next stop, and by supporting a local family business you can feel good about it too.
Clementine Hall -
9th February 2026 
