Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Derbyshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Odyssey Greek Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (950)

£26 to £40

Greek

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Odyssey Restaurant is a little chunk of Greece transported into the heart of Chesterfield, offering customers a journey of authentic flavours, sounds and the atmosphere of Greece.

Owned and run by a Greek family, Odyssey is based in the centre of Chesterfield town on 1-3 Knifesmithgate, in a traditional English building and what used to be known as the old Queen’s Head. The owners have managed to bring the building back to life by marrying old English and Greek tradition, maintaining the beauty of the building, but also enhancing it with sites and the aroma of Greece.

Among the many menu choices, one can find lovely Greek salad (horiatiki) to chicken, pork, vegetable or prawn skewers or a classic moussaka, rabbit stifado or meatballs with goat’s cheese. Mediterranean flavours and love for cooking Greek authentic recipes is the menu inspiration.

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Brad

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Great food and drink Service was great Never had a bad meal

Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9

4.9 (2818)

£26 to £40

British

Matlock

About the restaurant

Tucked away in the heart of former spa town Matlock, Stones is a cosy restaurant serving modern British cuisine. The restaurant’s interior is smart and intimate while the kitchen marries British produce with recipes inspired by international cuisine. Don’t be fooled by the apparent simplicity of the seasonal lunch and dinner menus, every dish demonstrates the culinary imagination, technique and flair of the vibrant kitchen team, led by head chef Kevin Stone. The additional tasting menu offers eight courses partnered with a carefully selected optional flight of wine. Catering for all dietary requirements, Stones offer distinct vegetarian and GF menu. Diners can enjoy views overlooking the coursing waters of the River Derwent. Discreet, informed service with an informal approach, allowing the food to take centre stage, Stones is one of the finest dining experiences in the area, carrying two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. ***Visit www.stones-restaurant.co.uk for up to date menus.***

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Linda

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful restaurant for special occasions. Very attentive staff and management. Food was beautifully presented. Very nice time had by all.

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2179)

£41 and over

European

Derby

About the restaurant

We are looking forward to welcoming you all back, customers old and new and hope you love the refurbishment as much as we do!

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Peter

Dined 1 day ago

The food was excellent but the pate should be served with simple melba toast or plain toast not sweet brioche. The service does not match the quality of the food. Not even close. Water glasses served with 3 fingers in the glass !!! It's expensive and so all elements have to be quality. We enjoyed our meal very much but the service needs to be worked on to warrant the price and let's the chef down

The Bluebell

4.7

4.7 (2100)

£25 and under

British

Alfreton

About the restaurant

The Bluebell is a smart, modern place to relax offering fuss-free food and drinks that retain the reputation for quality we’ve hopefully earned at Stones. Dogs are welcome in our outdoor space and bar area. No dogs will be allowed in the restaurant-style extension. Parking Please note we have a car park on-site however it can get very busy and is limited. Please respect the neighbours when parking on-street by not blocking their driveways. Please do not park opposite other cars therefore making the road too narrow to pass. Come and join us at this beautiful old pub very soon. Please note we are closed on Sunday evenings and all day on Mondays.

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WayneVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic meal again, mushroom risotto to start and lamb rump for main, both really tasty and cooked to perfection.

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

4.7

4.7 (2718)

£41 and over

British

Bakewell

About the restaurant

Enjoy a delectable afternoon tea served on beautiful Wonderlust Wedgwood tea ware or a locally sourced and passionately prepared three course set lunch menu. If you are redeeming gift vouchers, please make sure to bring the physical voucher and confirmation email with you on the day of your visit.
To enable us to prepare for your visit, please make sure to inform us on your booking or via the phone number provided of dietary requirements.
For further Government guidance information please visit https://www.chatsworth.org/your-visit/ & https://www.chatsworth.org/terms

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SRI MAHENDRA

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

My Guests & I greatly enjoyed our dining experience at the Cavendish Thank You Very Much Sri mahendra Situnayake

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The Barrel Inn

4.8

4.8 (195)

£25 and under

British

Hope Valley

About the restaurant

A Traditional Derbyshire Inn
With A Five Counties View!

The Barrel Inn, a traditional Derbyshire country inn, dates back to 1597 and stands at the head of Bretton Clough, in the heart of the Peak District.

Being one of only five properties in this small hamlet, on a table of land some 1300 feet above sea level, The Barrel Inn proudly claims to be the highest pub in Derbyshire.

Its panoramic views of the majestic Hope Valley and the Peak District National Park are magnificent and on a clear day you are able to enjoy views over five counties.

The pub serves a fine selection of well kept real ales and delicious, freshly cooked, mostly locally sourced food, every day.

Old worldly charm - peaceful oak-beamed bar, real log fires, flagstone floors, studded doors in low doorways, beamed ceilings and polished copper and brass - have all been retained to enhance the overall charm and friendliness of the Inn.

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Location - perfect. Food - good quality and value Service - excellent

Chatsworth Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (1044)

£25 and under

British

Bakewell

About the restaurant

Nestled in the village of Rowsley on the edge of the Peak District, Chatsworth Kitchen celebrates quality, seasonal dishes sourced from the estate and our community of farmers, producers and makers from across the Derbyshire Dales.
With centuries of heritage in growing, harvesting, cooking and making, Chatsworth Kitchen builds on our past with an outlook to the future. We support local producers, with a mindful approach to the environment and sustainability.

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Kathryn

Dined 5 days ago

Food, service and ambience were perfect for our birthday celebration.

The Duncombe Arms

4.6

4.6 (2363)

£26 to £40

British

Ashbourne

About the restaurant

The Duncombe Arms is a beautiful, traditional country pub situated at the heart of the lovely rural village of Ellastone on the Staffordshire / Derbyshire border. Located on the edge of the Peak District near the towns of Ashbourne and Uttoxeter it is a great place to visit providing a delightful setting in which to enjoy a drink, some lovely food, as well as a chat with friends or family.

Come inside and enjoy a roaring log fire, sample our excellent range of beers and wines or enjoy fabulous food from our award-winning chef Scott Law. Or in the summer you can laze in our large garden overlooking the view to Worthy Island Wood.

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Richard

Dined 4 days ago

WE enjoyed an excellent lunch sitting in the Garden Room. The welcome and service were both very good as was the food, of course!

The Three Cottages

4.6

4.6 (507)

£25 and under

Pub

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Soak up our friendly service and homely charm when nestled on the outskirts of Hasland, a small village on the south side of the historic market town of Chesterfield town. Here at The Three Cottages, we are the perfect retreat to sit back, relax and indulge in our delicious food with your favourite drink in hand. Our traditional pub classics are expertly crafted from our seasonal menus and the bar is crammed with local ales and tipples to tempt any taste buds. Using the most seasonal ingredients and decadent flavours, there's a dish for every desire.

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Penny

Dined 2 days ago

As always the three cottages produced great food with great customer service. Even before we moved to hasland 2 years ago this was in our favourite list but it's moved to top spot due to the great staff and varied menu but hubby always reverts to the famous pies they do. Great night great vibe x

The Galleon Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1198)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Galleon Restaurant,
Fine Dining and Steakhouse in Chesterfield
Formerly known as the Galleon club, we'd love you to relax and unwind in our modern, contemporary Steak Restaurant in Chesterfield. We're passionate about the quality of our food and our team go above and beyond to ensure your experience at the Galleon is both enjoyable and memorable.

We welcome parties of all sizes, from couples to larger groups for those special occasions. Don't just take our word for it - read our latest reviews to see what our customers are saying. We'd love to see you soon!

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Julie

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food and service as always and definitely great value for money with their 50% off offer.

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