Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Derbyshire

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9

4.9 (2701)

£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

Elena

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic food - 3 course dinner menu plus canapés and a muse bouche, brilliant service from Abi and Owen and a beautiful riverside setting. No wonder you have to boom months in ad ance!! Highly recommended.

The Dovecote Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2095)

£41 and over

European

Derby

About the restaurant

Our chefs use only the freshest, local, and best quality seasonal produce. With delightful views over the golf course set in the Derbyshire countryside, the Dovecote is ideal as a venue for entertaining business clients at conferences, family celebrations or enjoying a quiet candle-lit meal for two. Situated within easy reach of Derby and Nottingham with ample free car parking facilities.
Our award winning Two Rosette restaurant is currently serving Champagne Breakfast, for that special treat Wednesday - Saturday. Afternoon Tea's are served Thursday - Saturday. Dinner is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we also offer a three course Sunday Lunch. A great selection of local drinks, fresh cocktails and a well-stocked cellar provides superb wine to accompany your meal.
We are currently not serving midweek lunch.

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Sarah Jane

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

Fantastic champagne breakfast! Menu is excellent, some really gorgeous dishes! The service is exceptional and we were made to feel very welcome. We loved the Christmas decorations too! Our second visit for our anniversary and we will definitely return! I think this could be a regular for us! Thanks to all the staff who looked after us today! X

Odyssey Greek Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (910)

£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.

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Theresa

Dined 4 days ago

You are greeted at the door as you arrive which is lovely. The service is fantastic Advice on food quality of food and nothing is too much. I would highly recommend and can’t wait for my next visit

The Peacock At Rowsley

4.7

4.7 (290)

£26 to £40

British

Matlock

About the restaurant

As you walk into the Peacock you get the feeling of history, built in 1652, the hotel was originally used as a dower house for Haddon Hall. The link between the two survives today as Lord Edward Manners brought the hotel back into his estate in 2004, the hotel has many pieces of unique furniture and art work from the Estate. The Bar is another step back into the past with a copper topped bar and untouched surroundings, the extensive cocktail and drinks list can be enjoyed in the bar or lounge before dinner. Our restaurant team have been the proud bearers of three AA rosettes–the top ten percent in the country. We offer both an indulgent, fine dining menu & a more relaxed bar menu to suit most tastes or moods. We serve truly local ingredients including organically-reared beef & lamb from the Haddon Estate. We are open for lunch in our bar and restaurant Tuesday to Saturday and dinner in our bar Tuesday to Friday and dinner in our restaurant Tuesday to Saturday.

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Andrew

Dined on Dec 18, 2024

Really warm cosy venue that also has accommodation available. Staff were obviously well versed on how to manage guests and the meals provided were exquisite. Great place for a few drinks and food just be remember you get what you pay for 😊

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Experience

New Years Eve dinner

Experience

New Year’s Day, First lunch of 2025

Experience

Tasting Menu Experience

The Barrel Inn

4.8

4.8 (104)

£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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Lisa

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

We asked for a different table due to being by the door and they kindly moved us. It was great food and a nice cozy warm pub

The Bluebell

4.7

4.7 (2000)

£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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Jackie

Dined 7 days ago

Lovely meal in lovely surroundings, very enjoyable all round and we will all definitely go back again.

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Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth

4.7

4.7 (2641)

£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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Lee D

Dined 2 days ago

We had a fantastic time the food was glorious as was the setting but we’d particularly like to mention Adele and Jane .. this is the second time we’ve been and they’re a huge part of why we returned … thanks to you both for always making it feel special

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at Chatsworth

Experience

Cavendish set lunch menu

The galleon steakhouse

4.6

4.6 (1115)

£25 and under

Steakhouse

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Contemporary steakhouse in the centre of chesterfield.

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Cora

Dined 7 days ago

Absolutely over the moon with this place! Our first time ever visiting this place after we have heard amazing things. The staff were all very nice and friendly. The food was amazing and everyone enjoyed their meals we all had starters, mains and desserts and each dish was amazing. We will definitely be coming back! I would 1000% recommend this restaurant.

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4.6

4.6 (2264)

£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 2 days ago

Everything was excellent but most impressive is the wine by glass list still the best there is

Darleys Restaurant

4.5

4.5 (194)

£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 2024
AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2024

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.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 23, 2024

The tasting menu with wine flight was a delight. Each course was a carefully crafted exploration for the senses. It is difficult to pick a stand out course - as each stood out as special to one of our party. I would highly recommend this to anyone.

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Experience

Breakfast - English sparkling - locally sourced

Experience

Traditional Sunday Lunch

Experience

Christmas Set Menu

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