the Orange Bird

the Orange Bird

📍 78 Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HA, UK

About the Orange Bird

The Orange Bird is an exceptionally well-regarded restaurant situated at 78 Middlewood Road in Hillsborough, Sheffield. Celebrated as an 'amazing little gem', this establishment boasts a remarkable 5/5 Google rating from nearly a thousand reviews, a testament to its consistent quality and captivating dining experience. Guests can enjoy a dazzling atmosphere and observe the culinary magic unfold in its inviting open-plan kitchen.

This highly-acclaimed eatery offers an incredible and diverse menu, complemented by a selection of excellent wine offerings that are noted for being reasonably priced. Reviewers frequently praise the delicious dishes, highlighting options like their peri peri chicken, masala flatbread, and unique aubergine creations. The attentive and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to ensuring a memorable visit, including accommodating dietary requirements, as evidenced by their thoughtful approach to lactose intolerance.

Visiting Information

The Orange Bird welcomes diners Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Friday from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM and again from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The restaurant is closed on Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Payment options include credit cards, debit cards, and NFC. Specific accessibility features have not been provided.

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📍 78 Middlewood Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 4HA, UK

5.0

from 970 reviews

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Showing 5 of 970 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

An amazing little gem, such a dazzling atmosphere and the most attentive and knowledgeable staff. The open plan kitchen gives you a glimpse of the magic that gets brought to the table. Incredible menu with such good wine offerings and not at all hard on the wallet. Would whole heartedly recommend this place! Will definitely be making another trip here!

Anonymous
5/5
2 months ago

We literally could not love Orange Bird more. They were super accommodating to my sisters lactose intolerance, making sure she was still able to enjoy plenty of the dishes. The food was delicious, as always. I don’t usually like aubergine but I can’t get enough of their dish, the hummus and the curry butter chips are out of this world. We will continue to keep coming back again and again. Thank you for a wonderful evening x

Anonymous
5/5
4 months ago

I was quite excited to come here and they didn't disappoint. The 5 star rating almost threw me off - such unanimous praise can sometimes discourage honest lower ratings. However their 5 star is more than well deserved. Food: What we ordered: -Masala Flatbread -Hummus -Chakalaka -Peri peri chicken -Caramelised aubergine -Jollof rice -Miso Malva -Peppermint Starters: - Flat bread was phenomenal, warm, had depth and paired so well with the hummus, hummus had a great heterogeneity and flavour, chakalaka was also well spiced and tasted good. Mains: - Peri peri chicken had a fantastic char, sauce was perfectly spicy not too sharp nor salty, and even the white meat was tender, caramlised aubergine (coming from someone who normally dislikes aubergine) was fantastic, crisp, sweet and the cucumber pairs well with it. Rice was okay, probably the only dish I wouldn't re order, it didn’t offend, but it didn’t exactly excite either, a bit dry, a bit meh. Dessert: - I understand why everyone raves about it, miso malva had such a nice bite factor to it, was so well balanced in the notes from the stout and the sweetness *not too sweet. Peppermint dessert is like others have said a bit reminiscent of aero but in the best way possible, again had a great bite and not overly sweet so you can pickup on everything. Service: - Lovely staff, was there when we needed anything, checked up, no faff no issues Atmosphere: - The only actual drawback of the night for me was for whatever reason our table was really sticky, my phone would stick to it, so would the glasses, menu and so forth. Slight dampen of my experience but would not stop me from returning at all, even no table and I'd still come here. Overall: Fantastic resturaunt in sheffield, with a very well balanced menu and such unique and good tasting dishes. I will be coming again.

Anonymous
5/5
5 months ago

Lovely local restaurant with great staff that gave good information and recommendations on the menu . We didn’t do dessert but will definitely go back and maybe have room for dessert Thank you

Anonymous
5/5
3 weeks ago

Had a fabulous meal here. Only a tiny place, maybe 24 people max? but this creates its own wonderful atmosphere with a low hubbub of conversation rather than the noisy background you can get in bigger places. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the food was fantastic. Will definitely be back assuming we can find a date when its not booked out!

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