Diners' Choice: Vegetarian-friendly restaurants in Derbyshire

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9

4.9 (2801)

£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.***

Top review

Jason

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing - as always! Brilliant food, surroundings and service. Thank you 😊

Odyssey Greek Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (949)

£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.

Top review

Julie

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous time at this restaurant and the food was delicious

The Barrel Inn

4.8

4.8 (187)

£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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Heather

Dined 2 days ago

Visited on a weekday lunchtime for my husband’s birthday. Delicious food and wine and good service. We did an 8k circular walk from the pub after lunch which was beautiful with stunning scenery. Back to the pub for drinks on the terrace outside, perfect!

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

4.7

4.7 (2708)

£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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Michael

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely fabulous what a great way to spend an afternoon. Great service ambience and food. Well done

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The Bluebell

4.7

4.7 (2093)

£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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Stephanie

Dined 2 days ago

Lovely meal, we all thoroughly enjoyed it thank you

The Merchant's Yard

4.6

4.6 (93)

£26 to £40

British

Tideswell

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Merchant’s Yard in Tideswell!

Located in the heart of the stunning Peak District National Park, this family-run business is the ideal setting for any occasion; whether it be a relaxing lunch, delectable afternoon tea or a mouth-watering three-course dinner from our selection of seasonal menus designed by the head chef. We choose local suppliers to ensure a fresh and high-quality meal.

Our friendly, knowledgeable, Front of House team will be on hand to guide you through our selection of menus. They will also help you with choosing the right cocktail, fine wine or ale to pair with your meal.

At the time of booking please add any dietary requirements and accessibility needs. The restaurant is set over three floors with our ground floor being accessible.

If you are interested in booking our restaurant for private dining, special events or weddings please call 01298 872 442.

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Elizabeth

Dined on May 24, 2025

I highly recommend the steak pie and the pistachio cake. The staff were lovely.

Chatsworth Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (1033)

£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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Michael

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

A very pleasant experience with ambiance and quality food at a reasonable price.👍

Farmhouse Kitchen at Horsley Lodge Estate

4.5

4.5 (81)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Derby

About the restaurant

From scrambled eggs at breakfast, to your lunchtime open sandwiches and roast dinner on Sundays, you can be confident that the food you buy from Horsley Lodge has been sourced locally from the best suppliers we know and trust – the head chef makes it his business to get to know the farmers.

So, whether it’s our meat, poultry, eggs, or fresh fruit and veg, we know where our food comes from, and who has grown or reared it.

Everyone is welcome to come to Horsley Lodge and dine in our Farmhouse Kitchen restaurant with amazing views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Or on warmer days enjoy lunch on our terrace as you watch the golfers tackle the 18th hole!

Our friendly, attentive team will help create a relaxing atmosphere and as a member-led restaurant our prices are highly competitive - please book your table in advance.

Top review

Deborah

Dined 3 days ago

We visited for our wedding anniversary and it did not disappoint. My husband had the fish & chips whilst I had filet steak - everything was delicious and cooked to absolute perfection!!! Excellent quality of ingredients. The service was fantastic, we will definitely be back - massive thank you to a fantastic team.

Compamigos

4.4

4.4 (151)

£26 to £40

British

Derby

About the restaurant

Marina side bar and restaurant with stunning views over Mercia Marina.

Serving exeptional food and drinks daily.

Brunch, Tapas and Dinner Available.

Top review

Beverley

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

We had a lovely tapas lunch, with very attentive and helpful service, and a lovely view of the marina.

BEAR Iron Gate

4.1

4.1 (24)

£25 and under

Café

Derby

About the restaurant

From building society, to bank, to BEAR – this ornate old banking hall site on Derby’s Iron Gate stood empty and forgotten for 9 long years… until we came along.

BEAR Iron Gate, Derby sits slap-bang in the centre of the city’s iconic and beautiful Cathedral Quarter; the original hotspot for high-quality food and drink. Opening in 2017 following the success of our Uttoxeter store, the progression to Derby seemed natural for BEAR, as our two founders spent a lot of time in the city as teens, so they have loads of fun memories attached to the place.

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Emma

Dined on May 17, 2025

Felt the place was quite expensive and the service was very slow, but the food was lovely.

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