Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Derbyshire

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9

4.9 (2623)

£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

Maggie

Dined 4 days ago

Meal was exceptional. Staff and service also very good

Odyssey Greek Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (874)

£25 and under

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

Victoria

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Been to Odyssey a few times and it’s one of those places, that are hidden gems. Staff are so attentive, polite and courteous and the service, is second to none. Food, is truly amazing, huge portions and a great amount of variety, from appetisers to main meals, there really is something for everybody. Great for just a hearty meal at your leisure, but also perfect for a family celebration. I love this place!!!!!.

The Bluebell

4.7

4.7 (1931)

£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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Danie

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent pub/restaurant. Tasty food with attentive staff I’ll certainly recommend this eatery

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Popular dish

Cheese

The Duncombe Arms

4.6

4.6 (2185)

£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 Jake Boyce. Or in the summer you can laze in our large garden overlooking the view to Worthy Island Wood.

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Karen

Dined 6 days ago

Sunday lunch was excellent, with a couple of different offerings other than the traditional Sunday roast. Starters were delicious, soufflé for my husband and moules for myself. It was our anniversary so it was made extra special by the team from the Duncombe Arms with a surprise card from the team. The staff are very pleasant and helpful, so the overall experience for our anniversary lunch was excellent and we will definitely be back.

Darleys Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (126)

£26 to £40

British

Derby

About the restaurant

We are an award-winning restaurant with a beautiful waterfront location in Derby. We offer you classic British and European dishes with a modern twist, within a 200-year old former mill building: Darley Abbey Mills.

We also have two outdoor terraces so if you prefer, you can enjoy al-fresco drinks overlooking the River Derwent prior to your dining experience. We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Darleys creates incredible flavours and stunningly-presented dishes that will delight you, all paired with the perfect wine or cocktail to make your experience complete.

Darleys has won several awards and accolades:

Included in the Michelin Guide 2023
AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2023

Everything we do is about bringing together wonderful ingredients with beautiful presentation. Our chefs are culinary superheroes. They work tirelessly to deliver amazing, consistent tastes, day in, day out.

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Jeremy

Dined 2 days ago

Staff tip-top. Other tables, fortunately not TOO near, very shouty, mostly children shrieking. Not staff’s fault.

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Experience

Breakfast - English sparkling - locally sourced

Experience

Sunday Lunch

Experience

Tasting Menu Experience - 5 course

Carluccio's - Derby

4.4

4.4 (448)

£26 to £40

Italian

Derby

About the restaurant

Here at Carluccio's, we’ve always been true to our Italian heritage and what food really means to us. The best ingredients, from the best regions, cooked with love.

Located on the second floor at the Intu Shopping Centre, why not come in and have a bite to eat after a bit of shopping?

We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Monday to Sunday. Our menu also caters for vegetarians/vegans and those who are following a gluten free diet.

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David

Dined 4 days ago

Italian food at its best. You don't need to go anywhere else and the restaurant staff couldn't have been any more efficient and friendly I'd give it 6 stars if I could.

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Experience

Christmas Pre-Booking (Groups 6+) Glass Prosecco

Experience

Christmas Pre-Booking: Glass Of Prosecco On Us

Chatsworth Kitchen

4.4

4.4 (863)

£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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Ruth

Dined 3 days ago

Good food and service. Perhaps a little expensive but worth it. My companion would have liked a carbonated drink but there were none available. A wider range of soft drinks perhaps?

The Devonshire Arms

4.3

4.3 (303)

£26 to £40

Pub

Hartington

About the restaurant

Kieran, Dallas, and the team welcome you to our beautiful pub. Recently refurbished, the Devonshire sits right in the heart of Hartington, the beautiful village at the northern end of Dovedale in the scenic and ever popular Derbyshire Peak District.

The Devonshire Arms is the perfect place to stop and relax whilst visiting the area for a tasty lunch, whether by yourself or with friends and family. We serve a delicious seasonal local menu with something for everyone. From the bar you’ll find a range of cask ales, craft beer, lager and cider alongside an extensive selection of wines, gins and soft drinks.
We do not take bookings for lunch Mon-Sat, we operate a walk in service only.

*** OUR LARGEST TABLE OFFERING IS A MAXIMUM OF 8 WHICH IS BOOKABLE ONLINE***

*** PLEASE NOTE SUNDAY ROASTS HAVE NOW STOPPED UNTIL OCTOBER ***

Top review

Jayne

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

What a find! Lovely setting, welcoming staff, cosy surroundings, great food, perfect place to eat in Hartington or just to relax with a few drinks either inside or on a sunny day outside watching the world go by.

The Boardwalk

4.1

4.1 (42)

£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.

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Jayne

Dined on Sep 3, 2024

Great atmosphere, food great value. Waitressses really helpful. Would definitely go back

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Experience

Feel Good Fridays

Experience

Open Mic Sponsored by Freedom

Devonshire Arms - Baslow

3.8

3.8 (295)

£25 and under

Gastro Pub

Baslow

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Devonshire Arms, Baslow
The Devonshire Arms, in the stunning Peak District National Park, is a stylish bar and restaurant, with 11 individually designed en suite double rooms.

Our talented executive chef, Darren Goodwin, and his team deliver mouthwatering dishes every day of the week, complemented by an extensive wine list, a choice of cask ales and European lagers, and a wide range of premium spirits.

We pride ourselves on our wine list, which includes many wines not available in other venues or on the high street, with over 35 wines that are available by the glass and bottle.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Devonshire Arms, Baslow, soon.

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Wendy

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Lovely bar/restaurant, great menu all served by a great team if staff who were super helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. An absolute delight to eat/drink in.

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