Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Stephen

   London27 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was a very good afternoon tea. It was as described in the menu. I am not sure about the soup and palate cleanser additions but what was offered tasted OK. I would have preferred the pea and mint soup chilled as it was a hot day. The sandwiches were excellent and I was pleasantly surprised I liked the rarebit. The scones were also tasty with enough clotted jam and cream. The jam was quite sharp rather than sickly sweet which was also welcome. The green macha cheesecake and strawberry posset were very tasty. The Tiramisu was an extremely dark chocolate ganache flavour - a little too rich even for me. The tea was loose leaf and just the right strength. I didn't like the plain white Wedgwood teapots but this is nitpicking (some other tables had coloured ones that match the other sets) it was a wonderful experience. We arrived at 1.30pm were there for at least two hours the staff were attentive throughout. This meant we were able to seek shade in the hottest part of a very hot day and recover after 3 hours walking round Chatsworth House. This only left time for the giftshoo and farmshop so would not recommend this if you are going to Chatsworth as a tourst for the first time and want to do the gardens as well.
   

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   Pam

   Nottingham1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely treat for a special birthday for a special person
   

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   Donna

   Derbyshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Beautiful afternoon tea, impeccable service and recommendations for teas to complement the different courses; perfect! Staff were attentive and beyond polite without pressuring you to finish. Absolutely 10/10 and perfect for a special celebration for my Mum’s 80th birthday. Highly recommend.
   

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   Joanna

   Derbyshire1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A Lovely pleasant Afternoon Tea, venue, service, staff were lovely. Food very appetizing. thank you to all.
   

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   Sophia

   Yorkshire1 review

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The place is beautiful and the atmosphere and service spot on. My only gripe was there was only one option for vegetarian starter. Pea soup which I was told it was bland and not much choice for main. Our vegetarian diner didn't enjoy her meal at all. Non vegetarian was delicious though.
   

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   Mark VIP

   Derbyshire4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Since we last visited in January, there have been some changes. Most noticeable, is the lack of tablecloths, maining that what remain are pretty 'past it' tableswhich would be more suited to the 'mass traffic' cafe across the courtyard rather than the Cavendish. To be truthful, it rubbed the shine off of a visit we have been looking forward to for several weeks. The staff are just as attentive, welcoming and friendly as ever, and the food is the usual hight standard (packet butter is a big turn-off though'. Come on Chatsworth management, you can do better than this...
   

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   Tara

   Yorkshire2 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 14, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   Extremely overpriced for a very small amount of food.
   

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   Michelle

   London2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent experience. The staff were really attentive. We were not rushed so it was a nice and relaxing afternoon.
   

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   Hayley

   Rome1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely afternoon tea, plenty of food the scones were the best I’ve ever had ! Would have been nice to have sandwich options maybe. Overall lovely experience. We went at 12.45 and was nice and chilled, did start to get busier and noisier nearer 3pm so near in mind when booking times 😃
   

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    Zena

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    This was a lovely lunch. Just the right size plate of food. I recommend the pork belly- the meat was tender and tasty, the gravy was fabulous. Puddings were also delightful.
    

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