La Gondola in Sheffield

We loved La Gondola! We visited 3 times whilst up in Sheffield for a swimming meet at Ponds Forge as we enjoyed the food and service so much! It is a fabulous, super authentic Italian restaurant. The waiter looked after us so well, the food was amazing, flavoursome with good sized portions. It was always piping hot too with not unreasonable prices. Over the 3 days we tried different dishes from the menu and were never disappointed. So looking forward to returning in December! Thanks again La Gondola!

My friend and I called in without a booking, but we were accommodated without a problem. The meal was lovely and plentiful and the wine was excellent. The staff were friendly and efficient. We will definitely be returning.

Such a lovely authentic Italian restaurant, attentive but not fussy waiter, well made authentic food. Always enjoy coming, thank you :)

Returned to La Gondola after probably too long a time. We were going to the theatre and wanted to eat beforehand. We didn't have a booking but it was early evening and we had no problem getting a table. They also do a mid week 2/3 course fixed price menu. We opted for garlic mushrooms and small portion savory crepe for starter, both were well seasoned and tasty. The pasta dishes were both flavoursome and decent portions. The food did not disappoint. Please support this lovely restaurant and don't be put off because of the lack of chandeliers and the trappings of some of the other eateries, after all they come at a price. Thank you La Gondola for good honest tasty Italian food.

Really nice food, it was really quiet on the day but nice for us as a family

There is plenty to rave about: the food, the speed of service and not unreasonable prices but where are all the other customers? At least you are never bothered by other people’s annoying conversations! Just remember: the proprietor invests in the food quality not the wallpaper.

Super, super little Italian place hidden away right in the centre of Sheffield. Been many times before, will be back many times. Staff are absolutely lovely, food is delicious and extremely reasonably priced. Been here in a couple, in a group of four, for a family birthday, as a work team social… Never disappoints!

Great calzone, and the service was good too. Prices reasonable too

We always come here for food when in town good traditional Italian family great food great service and very cheap we love this place thankyou keep up the great food and service

Authentic Italian cuisine. Service is excellent and quick. Decent priced as well. Lovely place! A true hidden gem within Sheffield.

We love La Gondola! If we decide on Italian, it's usually this one. Very nice, friendly staff, fast service and the food is beautiful, very good value. The decor is ready for updating but don't let that put you off, the food is amazing!

Everything was great as always. However the premises are getting ready for a lick of paint.

Beautiful food. Strange in this day and age they only accept cash.

Bit to garlicky for me. Something else might have been nicer. I had the calzone. Toilets could do with a bloody good sort out...toilet brush needs throwing away. Just was a bit sad compared to what it used to be a few years ago

Great food, served very fast and really friendly owner. Great prices and was a lovely atmosphere.

Food is freshly cooked so if you don't like an ingredient you can ask for it without 😁 Service and food were great, would defo go back.

Whenever i visit Sheffield i always call into La Gondola,always greeted with a warm weclome.on arrival i was early so i was first in the restauant,i had the minestrone soup which for me is the best around,and i had the spaghetti bolognese,and yet again very consistent as previous visits,this dish for me was perfect,washed down with a nice peroni. I recommend anyone looking for good Italian food in Sheffield to call in La Gondola.

Not bad food with average service! Unfortunately, we received food that we didn't order but was too hungry to argue. Only one waiter and I presume with the speed of the food, one chef. Not much of an atmosphere, but there were a few people dining. The place is quite run down, dated, and needs redecorating.

Food awful, ordered pancake crepe chicken, n9 pancake. All looked unappetising and starters bland, no oils

I really enjoyed our meal here at La Gondola. Fresh and tasty - I would recommend the veggie crespella or the sea bass. The wine was also very nice. Will definitely come here again very soon. Thank you for an enjoyable dining experience.

Food was ok, nothing special though it was expensive for what it was. The decor is tired and needs updating. Service was friendly. There were no Vegan options.

Amazing food! Great Ambience! Lovely staff! Food was so delicious and amazing!

Excellent meal, waiter was attentive. Surprised to see chicken fajitas on the Italian menu but I had them and they were delicious

Just walked in on quite a busy Saturday night but was seated immediately. Friendly and attentive table staff. I had vegetarian pizza and partner had vegetarian calzone. Delicious and good size portions. The only reason I haven't given 5 stars is that the toilets really could do with sprucing up. Clean but floor tiles missing in the ladies cubicle and the seat's seen better days. Still, a lovely evening with a vibrant atmosphere. Thank you.

Food excellent service excellent atmosphere excellent 😁

Went last night for my sisters birthday 🥳 the restaurant was cold inside, not a good start!!!! The waiter at first we thought he was just having a little banter !!! But could have been taken as a little rude ? The Bruchetta starter although looked nice was definitely not bruchetta was French bread toasted. Our Calzone was cold !!! We then ordered a Gin and Tonic which took about 15 minutes to arrive , the gin was pink gin and tonic, told the rude waiter that’s not Gordon’s G &T he said “yes it is Gordon’s what you asked for “ !!! I said “ not pink G&T They then had to go and buy some tonic, finally got a G&T presentation left a lot to be desired. One small half melted ice cube no lemon and a straw chucked in the glass!!! T The Cheff was arguing with the rude waiter , the owner who felt totally embarrassed, tried to apologise, then brought us the full bill 😂 which we told them we wasn’t going to pay the full price . Having said all that the food didn’t taste to bad just a total bad experience, with a family run business!!! Won’t be going back EVER !!!

Very friendly food was outstanding

We ate as we're hungry but food wasn't good quality and, certainly, not Italian. Pizza uncooked underneath and soggy in the middle, tomato sauce tasted uncooked too... We won't be returning and I wouldn't recommend it!

Overall excellent. Prawns were very small and very sparse.

Sadly the food was okay, we were a group of four and a lot of the food was exactly the same as a microwave meal. The service was only bad due to the lack of waiters. They had one waiter for 25 tables. The man was working as hard as he can and the service wasn't his fault. Just poorly managed.

Looks and feels very authentic. However the food is not very good (had crepe and pizza) and the service is slow

Stop in for a bite to eat after dropping our daughter off in Sheffield. We sat down and looked at the menu and found some lovely dishes on offer. We loved every course, we both had a mushroom starter and I had the seafood pasta. I high recommend this restaurant

we had an early evening meal prior to a show at the City Hall. All of the food was fresh and tasty some of the best Italian food for a while. Will certainly return next time down that way.

Wanted a restaurant close to the City Hall where we were going afterwards. Found this little gem and so glad we did. £17 for 2 courses. Total bill for 2 of us was £46 and that included half a carafe of white wine! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, wonderful food. I'll def be back next time in Sheffield.

1. The waiter was great, really friendly had a good conversation and felt welcomed. 2. The food however is bad. The deal was two dishes for £17.00 which is a pretty good deal and I don’t expect the world. I had muscles to start, these weren’t too bad but I’m certain they come from a packet and heated in the microwave, which isn’t what I expect at a restaurant. I ordered the seafood risotto, now this was terrible. Firstly, the king proem was warm on the outside and cold on the inside which is dangerous and therefore suggesting it’s either frozen and heated or not cooked properly. The squid in this dish was awful like rubbery and inedible. The sauce was watery and tasteless and therefore really even though it appears to be a good deal the food is rubbish so not worth it. 3. I hate to leave a bad review but here’s what I think. The menu needs simplifying, it does not need 25 plus dishes. Ten made dishes really well and rather than 25 plus poorly. Use fresh foods and therefore charge more. Update the menus they are very old. Update the interior slightly, it has a nice look in the restaurant perhaps replace the wallpaper and take out the multicoloured napkins it is an outdated look. Hopefully some improvements will be made and see you soon.

Great authentic little Italian restaurant. Fantastic that they can adjust dishes to suit allergies. Service is helpful and friendly.

Great authentic little Italian restaurant next to city hall. Helpful friendly service, good menu of old favourites with a couple of different ones thrown in. Because it's not a chain, they can accommodate allergies by adjusting dishes slightly without a fuss.

Good quiet Italian restaurant Good food Feels quiet but inside has good music and food Facilities are a bit outdated and that is why 4 stars

Decent food if you're not italian

This great little restaurant was a real find! The staff are lovely and friendly and the food was really tasty and fresh. Highly recommend the garlic bread with tomato and onion. Garlic Mushroom starter was lovely. I had chicken in white wine and cream sauce with Parmesan and my husband had the chef special of steak in a beautiful brandy rich sauce with pate. Both dishes were lovely and didn’t disappoint. Fresh veg was super tasty and cooked in butter! Highly recommend.

Lovely restaurant, great staff, but atmosphere is a little flat

Amazing food and amazing service will definitely be back.

Amazing food - nice staff - great prices

Visited this restaurant following my graduation with family. Delicious, authentic food and lovely staff, definitely a hidden gem. Would absolutely recommend :)

I’d originally booked a table for three, but a family member tagged along! It was not a problem and we were shown to our table. Service was excellent, servers couldn’t do enough for us. Super attentive and really lovely. Our food was equally as lovely! One of the nicest, quaintest little places in Sheffield to eat!

Very quiet when we went in, food was excellent and the service was exemplary

Visited with my partner who recommended this place and I read the reviews on line and was wondering if it would be nice or not. I honestly loved it, I rolled out because I ate it all. Highly recommended

Walked past here many times wanting to try. Went tonight for my birthday. Did not disappoint. The food was amazing. Portions generous. Staff friendly. Definitely will be returning 👍👍👍

Arrived in Sheffield after a frantic drive round to find parking avoiding bus lanes!!! With an hour to eat before the concert at the City Halls we stumbled upon this little gem. Home cooked Italian food at its best - delicious!! The owner was extremely accommodating as we said we were going to a concert - food was cooked up in a flash - no compromising! 💯 recommend here and would not hesitate to return - Thank You

My family and me eat a lot at La Gondola, its a family favourite, the prices make sense and the offerings are fresh, very good pizza, best in Sheffield.

Visited la gondala with friends, was not disappointed! Had the carbonara and bruschetta, which both tasted amazing. My friend had one of the pancakes as a main, which was definitely something I would get when I go back! The service was attentive and friendly, lovely...

I came here for the first time with my friends and it did not disappoint! All three dishes were beautiful, the portion sizes were great and not to mention the welcoming staff. Can’t forget about the bruschetta starter either made with extremely fresh tomatoes and...

Absolutely love this restaurant. It never lets us down and we love it every time we go. Food is always fab and delicious and the service is amazing. The garlic bread is to die for and the smoked salmon pasta is fab. The tiramisu was...

We have been meeting in la gondola for over a decade and it’s always been great, but it has been getting emptier every time and unfortunately we have now had our last visit. There was no atmosphere, rubbish service, and our food was out in...

Brilliant authentic Italian food in charming rustic restaurant just round the corner from City Hall. We went for a pre-show dinner and they looked after us really well and catered for allergies well without any fuss.

I phoned restaurant to make a booking as was going to a show on Sunday march 6th....gentleman took my booking....table for 2 at 18.00 ....looking forward to seeing you then he said. Well ....walked up to the restaurant and it was closed......fuming..... Luckily we found...

We visited this place and we were so disappointed, the calzone was raw underneath and full of mushrooms as opposed to meat, the carbonara was very bland and the service was non existent, not attentive at all! When we went to pay the bill they...

Was recommended this restaurant by friends Went on Saturday 5th February Booked table for 5pm arrived at 4-30pm Had chefs special starter which was fantastic very tasty and nice and hot Main courses were also great well cooked and nice and hot,well presented. Was quite...

Fantastic food as always, fantastic service. Fantastic value for money. Always book here when we come to the City Hall Fantastic family run business

Amazing food and fabulous service! Nearly didn’t go inside as it looked very quiet however definitely exceeded expectations! Garlic bread starter was perfect and quickly prepared. Shared a pizza and pasta between 2 of us! The best carbonara I’ve had!! Great service would definitely recommend. Will be back again!

Fantastic restaurant based in the centre of Sheffield, the food was lovely and the service was magnificent. Highly recommend for anyone who wants a nice meal out in the city :D

Struggled to get a Booking for 4 on a Saturday in numerous Italian restaurants and eventually got in at La Gondola. The reviews were mixed but as we were in the city centre for the light show at the Cathedral decided to give it a...

La Gondola is a rather dated Italian restaurant in the city centre. We went there as Zizzis was full. The food at La Gondola was mediocre - Pizza was OK but no more than OK. Ice cream was cheap 'walls' style with cream from a...

Good food and friendly service. House red is very drinkable.

Avoid this place like the plague!! All our meals had the same sauce even though they were supposed to be completely different dishes My aunties main came cold probably because when I went to the toilet a few meals were on the side ready even...

Unfortunately we waited a long time for our food and drinks because our order was forgotten. The food was okay but not worth the price for us

Visited before going to the theatre as reviews looked good but was very disappointed. Service was very good & misses said her lasagna was ok nothing great but my steak was so thin I didn’t even see it under the sauce nearly always go Italian when we go out & this place is definitely not even in same league as anywhere I’ve been before

Really nice food, everyone was happy with their meals. Good offers on too

Went for dinner last night, very nice food but thought it was very expensive for what we had, probably why it wasn't very busy so not much atmosphere, would only go again for a treat, if it was cheaper would go more often.

Very good food and service. Will definitely be back again!

we stumbled across this little gem in Sheffield and were mightily impressed. we were initially hesitant by its quietness but this meant we received the best service and the most delicious food - authentic and delightful italian cuisine, I hope that everyone has the luck...

Went for a meal for 2 and at first were a little put off by how quiet it looked inside. However the food was unbelievable and the service was really friendly and professional. We couldn’t believe the place wasn’t completely full. The mussels and prawns were perfect and the pizzas couldn’t have been better. Would recommend more than any other restaurant in Sheffield

We had out of town visitors and everywhere in Sheffield city centre seemed to be booked up, until we found La Gondola. I remembered this place from many years ago and was a little surprised to find it still existed. But now I know why!...

My wife and I enjoyed a delicious meal there this evening. The food was great and the staff were excellent. We both would highly recommend.

We hadn't been for awhile and forgot what an amazing restaurant this is. It's Sheffield's hidden gem among the bars of Carver Street. The service is pleasant and attentive and the food is beautiful. Tonight we had the spaghetti bolognese, vegetarian pizza, crespa da gondola...

Absolutely fantastic food and service. We can't allow the Covid pandemic destroy places like this. Sheffield needs these eateries.

Lovely authentic, rustic Italian food. Portion sizes are really generous. Had the crespella, which was lovely and made a change to pasta. This was our second visit, and will hopefully go again soon.

The presentation of the food was an issue. They serve large portions.

Calamari starter as a special was poor, bought in processed mush. Pizza was better home made thin crust and tasty.

Visited on Friday evening, what a discovery. Had a really lovely meal and great wine. The garlic bread with tomato and onion was delicious. The spaghetti carbonara was also delicious. My partner had the Tagliatelle al salmon and it was also amongst the best he’d...

After checking trip advisor reviews I decided to come here on a Saturday night. It wasn’t busy at all and the food came so fast but it was not as good as the reviews stated. We ordered sirloin steaks and let me tell you that...

Had a great dinner with my family. The food tasted amazing. We all ordered different and tried each others. All dishes - pizza, pasta and fajitas - equally as tasty. Their white whine very well chosen. Chocolate profiterole really good. The staff were friendly. Great evening, would highly recommend!

It's such a lovely hole in the wall, very rustic and lowkey. The food is honestly so good as well. The soft drink menu isn't extensive but the quality of the food really makes up for it, though please note the sauce for the gnocchi is actually really spicy!! 10/10 would recommend.

Always a friendly welcome food fantastic never had a bad meal/drink can not say how great this place is

Went a few months ago, really enjoyed the food and their service was friendly and quick. They have great wine too! Don’t be discouraged if it seems quiet inside, it’s worth a visit

So glad to be back! Seriously been missing the Minestrone and Garlic Bread. First port of call after the lockdown. As delicious as always. Knew we could count on you guys for a great Italian meal, wine and beers in town. Safe as houses.

Went here last night before our show at the city hall. Wow. Just wow. The food was absolutely amazing. Will deffo be visiting again. Food heaven and the staff were really lovely, and attentive but not in your face. So impressed.

Great food and welcoming staff. We always eat here when visiting Sheffield for concerts or shows. Central and close to the trams.

Hunting around for a sound Italian while visiting for football weekend....came upon this great 'traditional' Italian. Sound food (Great thin based pizzas and unctious pasta plus more luxurious choices and specials) and enthusiastic service, always smiling. Loved it even though we were squeezed in in...

Lovely place, food was amazing. Will definitely return

Some friends and I came this week as we were recommended , great food and great service defiantly be back

A very basic restaurant no frills, and that is where it all changes the food is the best I have had in a UK Italian restaurant, the service is fantastically quick and the prices are very good.

Lovely restaurants. Great staff. Food amazing and generous portions. Will certainly be back

Don't be put off by the decor or that the restaurant could be quiet this is no reflection on the quality of the service or food. The food tastes great and the service was very good and efficient. Definitely worth visiting in my opinion.

Went to La Gondola for the first time as part of a work Christmas party. It was very busy with several similar groups. The thing that I notice as we went in was the overwhelming smell of 'damp' - the place was clean and well...

Nice pizza, smallish restaurant and friendly service. House wine was nice. Good value

We only had a quick pre-theatre meal but the food was lovely, the staff were very attentive and the menu reasonably priced. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Sheffield!

As a pre-theatre venue this place is first class. The food and service is excellent

the food and service are excellent a proper traditional Italian restaurant never fails to please. food and drinks are reasonably priced as always make for a really good eveing.

After walking around trying to find and decide what to have, and checking Trip Advisor reviews, we decided to give this place a try, and so glad we did. However have to say we didnt make a bukking and YOU still cud fit all 4...