Thyme Cafe totes a secret garden out back that showcases rattan furniture alongside an abundance of greenery. And while the Sunday roasts are absolutely scrumptious, there's also confit duck leg, seared salmon fillet and steak pie.

When it comes to Ecclesall Road restaurants with outside seating, Nursery Tavern is a great choice. Head to the sprawling, sun-soaked beer garden to chow down on juicy, gourmet burgers, tantalising tapas or freshly stone-baked pizzas.

Fronting a streetside terrace with plenty of seating, Slug and Lettuce is perfect for when you want to take your dining outside. As for the menu? You can expect banging brunch options alongside dishes such as halloumi bao buns or crispy calamari bites.

Whether you fancy a bottomless brunch or perfectly prepared pizzas, Picture House Social is a go-to for casual eats. Chow down on slices topped with bolognese, Buffalo chicken or Yorkshire blue cheese while in the vibrant beer garden.

Shimmy over to The Furnace's terrace for sun-soaked dining in stylish surrounds. Here, you can gobble down brunches, charcuterie boards and Sunday roasts, all while making your way through the extensive cocktail list.

The Bloomery has one of the best beer gardens in Sheffield and is a popular perch when the sun is shining. Bag a seat to chomp on stone-baked pizzas, juicy burgers and mouthwatering small plates, like karaage chicken.

Riverside Kelham Island is providing us with one of the best places to eat outside in Sheffield. Swing by the cosy gastropub to chomp on everything from homemade roast dinners and pies to nachos, loaded burritos and vegan fish 'n' chips, all while overlooking the water.

Whether you fancy a banging brunch filled with sausages and eggs or just a fully loaded pizza, The Graduate has got you covered. As one of the best outdoor restaurants in Sheffield, it offers a bunch of alfresco street-side seating where you can also enjoy a spot of people-watching.

If you're on the hunt for the best outdoor dining in Sheffield city centre, there's one Italian eatery that's a must-visit. Piccolino is home to a sophisticated, astroturfed terrace where you can dig into salmon tagliatelle, king prawn risotto and Chateaubriand steak.

Fronting a luscious garden complete with rattan armchairs, hanging plants and fairy lights, The Lost & Found is a beaut place to eat outdoors. There are a bucketload of enticing eats at this quirky restaurant in Sheffield, from masala fish and chips to lobster thermidor.

Make your way over to Tonco and soak up the sunshine while devouring droolworthy small plates. Think hogget with braised haricot beans, black pudding and rainbow charred or a delightful cheese platter sourced from Neal's Yard Dairy.

Bringing a slice of Sardinia to the city, Domo Sheffield is a hub for all things Italian food. When seated in the pretty patio area adorned with shrubbery and parasols, get stuck into options like aubergine parmigiana and linguine vongole.

It's all about beautifully prepared pizzas at Craft & Dough Kelham Island, which also offers relaxed outside dining on the banks of the canal. Head over to try toppings like spicy 'nduja sausage, chorizo and mushrooms.