Here's a restaurant that brings alive a unique theme with traditional Italian cuisine. Set in Little Sicily, at the heart of Derbyshire's Peak district, owners Karina and Enzo have given the Carriages Italian Restaurant a classy 'steam era' railway station feel. As you enter the restaurant the 'Platform Bar', adorned with railway memorabilia greets you. The dining area, actually two carriages - 'Oriental Express' and 'Pullman Carriage' - are decked with velvet armchairs and period style table lamps to create a cosy, comfortable setting.

Daily specials, with an emphasis on fresh fish dishes, feature along with an extensive a la carte menu providing options for a rich and varied banquet. The chef specialises in 'home cooking' such as fettuccine alla norma, duck breast in rich caramelised sauce with balsamic vinegar wine and thyme and funghi ripieni. The warm Sicilian hospitality and the selection of wines, spirits and beers ensure an enjoyable evening.