Derbyshire Restaurants

Abbey Restaurant at Risley Hall Hotel

An impressive manor house that goes back to the 11th century, surrounded by stunningly beautiful gardens. Everything here is done with care and thought and there is evidence of a master mind which thinks the processes through and has good knowledge of what those who come to this lovely spot really want.

• Address: Derby Road, Risley, DE72 3SS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £40.00

Alto Picco

Visit Alto Picco in the heart of Hayfield Village to experience elegance and understated sophistication while enjoying delicious homemade Italian food. Softly glowing lamps, warm colour tones and gleaming dark furniture enhance the intimate atmosphere greatly, creating a quiet and peaceful haven where you can bring someone special for a romantic dinner.

• Address: 3 Church Street, Hayfield, nr Whaley Bridge, SK22 2JE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £13.00, Dinner: £25.00

Anoki

Originally launched in 2003, Anoki Restaurant has firmly established itself in the hearts of a wide and discerning clientele. Forget the many curry houses that you might have visited because this gem is in a class of its own, a world away from the average Indian dining destination.

• Address: First Floor 129 London Road, Derby, DE1 2QN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Indian
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £38.00

Archie's Restaurant

Archie's restaurant is situated in Sandiacre, a mere five minutes from M1 Junction 25. The building is a 200 year old barn conversion, which has been thoughtfully fitted out to exceptionally high standards, and has a unique relaxed welcoming atmosphere with lots of character.

• Address: The Barn, 4 Bridge Street, Sandiacre, NG10 5QT (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £30.00

ASK - Sudbury

For some time I made the mistake of thinking that no group of restaurants in the region of 200 locations could hope to maintain the quality for which I was looking. Then one day I decided to put my prejudices to the test, walked into Oxford Ask! and discovered that I could not have been more mistaken.

• Address: 37 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Pizza & Pasta
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £22.00

Bay Tree, The

The Bay Tree Restaurant, located in the centre of the village of Melbourne, has over the last twenty-one years gained a reputation for offering new world cuisine. Co-proprietors, chef Rex Howell and Vicki Talbott, have combined friendly service, a relaxing ambience and deftly prepared dishes, making it a popular venue for breakfast, romantic dinners as well as special events.

• Address: 4 Potter Street, Melbourne, DE73 8HW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £16.00, Dinner: £48.00

Bottle Kiln, The

Some restaurants impress you with their magnificence, others with their food, but very few do so with their simplicity. An old converted pottery in West Hallam is home to an art gallery, craft and gift shops, tea rooms, and a quiet Japanese garden, all in the form of one adorable leisure destination called The Bottle Kiln.

• Address: High Lane West, West Hallam, nr Ilkeston, DE7 6HP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Café, Bakery
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £24.00

Brasserie at Blenheim House, The

Located in the delightful Derbyshire village of Etwall, The Brasserie at Blenheim House's prior incarnation as a farmhouse is deftly camouflaged in its magnificently furnished interior and the rustic beams and walls add to the inviting ambience at the brasserie.

• Address: 56-58 Main Street, Etwall, nr Derby, DE65 6LP (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £35.00

Brasserie Restaurant

Mickleover Court is a modern hotel within Derby, offering two restaurants, of which The Brasserie is the subject of this review. Whoever made the choice of format for the dining room took a wise decision since this is a busy hotel with a major commercial turnover and food, as with everything else needs to be business-like and on the ball.

• Address: Menzies Mickleover Court - Derby, Etwall Road, Mickleover, Derby, DE3 0XX (Map)
• Cuisine(s): European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £25.00

Carriages Italian Restaurant

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.

• Address: Newhaven, Buxton, SK17 0DU (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Italian, Family, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £25.00, Dinner: £25.00