Cavendish rooms, chatsworth in Derbyshire Dales

Unfortunately the afternoon tea was a little disappointing for the price you pay. I’ve experienced many different afternoon teas and if you are in the area you are much better going to Wentworth Woodhouse. The service was excellent and the staff were lovely. The tea and coffee was very good, but the food itself was disappointing.

Visited Cavendish Resturant for high tea with my girlfriends to celebrate the birthday of two of my friends, Booked High Tea on a Sunday afternoon, The ambience was good, the tea and sandwiches were very good, However a bit disappointed by the service. I felt the serving lady particularly one older lady was very rude, abrupt and rushing us through the course. She almost grabbed the plate when one of our friend was still eating. Also we were not informed accurately about the extra charges for additional tea and we were shocked when the final bill was given which was much more than we expected and when looking through the breakdown, we had been charged almost £50 extra for a mug of tea which could have been avoided if it was told to us clearly and we could not even finish the tea as we were rushed to leave the table. Although the ambience was good and we had nice time, I feel this experience could have been better if the serving ladies were not rude and abrupt.

Took my parents for afternoon tea to celebrate their 60Th wedding anniversary. It was absolutely amazing! A huge thank you to Adele who looked after us in more ways than one. She was so friendly and made our day extra special. Thank you so much for making our day so very special xx

None of the cakes are made in house and are very disapointing. You can go to the local supermarket and buy most of it there for about £15 for two people, which saves about £85. They use store bought macaroons and a brand called We Love Cake, which makes a lemon and a salted caramel tart.They've added some rhubarb to the top of the lemon tart but it's was pretty obvious what brand they were using when they served the salted caramel one too... They cost about £2.50 from the supermarket so it's one heck of a mark up!! They don't even give you a whole one, they cut them into thirds. The sandwiches weren't made fresh either. The bread was staling and the filing was bleeding into the bread making the insides soggy. They'd obviously been sat for a while. The waitress we had was nice, she seemed geniuinely lovely and knowledgable. It was birthday and they did bring out a plate with Happy Birthday written on it, served with the We Love Cake salted caramel tart cut into 2 quarters - a nice touch degraded by the supermarket cake. The palette cleanser servied before the sandwhiches was lovely, a cheese and pesto dish made in house and it was exquisite, the exact caliber I expected for the cost.The scones were also nice and seemed fresh made, but neither this or the palette cleaner made up for the low quality sandwhiches and basic desserts. I expected better and have had better elsewhere for less money.

My Wife and I had an afternoon tea at the Cavendish today. The surroundings are very smart and relaxing. Our afternoon tea was excellent with a good choice of quality food, teas and coffee. The staff were all very friendly and helpful and very professional. We will definitely re visit for lunch next time. Many thanks, Paul & Anne

Enjoyed the 2 course lunch with a friend as a celebration of her retirement. Great service and lovely ambiance. The food was excellent and of restaurant quality.

We came Saturday afternoon for an early Mother's day treat as a family of three. First impressions were excellent. Mum was worried she'd be cold after I told her it was converted stables, but it was quite the opposite. We were very comfortable where we sat and was able to people watch over the courtyard. We were greeted and seated and our coats hung up. Lovely touch. Our server, Petra, recommended speciality teas to compliment with each course and explained the menu. My sister and I took up the recommended teas and were very pleased. In fact, we forgot to ask where we could buy the tea leaves ourselves - nevermind! The first course, winter vegetable soup was beautiful. Very thick and extremely tasty with the parsnip crisps. Wonderful! Second, was the sandwiches. My sister was able to have vegetarian while Mum and I had the main offering. I was slightly put off with the bread, it was dense and stale in places. I think, maybe the heel of the loaf. Those were left as were not enjoyable. The fllings were good, I enjoyed the pickle and chutney used. My sister's selection were lovely, and I regret not saying I was vegetarian too! The sorbet. Oh.my. giddy. Heart! Cherry and kirsch. We all loved it! 😍 Absolutely fabulous 👌 Scones were beautiful, along with the cream and jam. Baileys chocolate cake was the best of the cakes, or maybe the cranberry blonde? Oh my! Just amazing! Mum wasn't keen on the cakes. She may have preferred a light sponge to have been included, she felt the cakes were too heavy for her. Would we come again? Oh yes! But I'd choose the vegetarian option for the sandwiches next time. 😊

Lovely experience dining here recently. Beautiful location, tasteful decor (if a little dusty in parts), attentive and friendly staff, tasty food (we had lunch). Not good for vegetarians; only four main courses on offer, one being veggie. Toilets could do with being checked a little more often. However, overall it was an extremely pleasant dining experience.

I took my grandparents for afternoon tea to celebrate them both turning 80. The booking process was simple and we were able to park close to the restaurant, though signage could have been better on the grounds. The Cavendish is located in the former stables, alongside an excellent gift shop filled with wonderful artisanal items, and a cafe. The restaurant is light and airy, with lots of windows, courtyard views, and high vaulted ceilings. Contrary to other reviews, we did not find the restaurant chilly at all despite the bitter cold outside - in fact, when we entered we commented on how warm and cosy it was. The decor is simple and bright; it feels like a contemporary twist on a stately home, with upholstery and Wedgwood tableware evoking some of the wallpaper designs found in Chatsworth House. We were served by Adele with help from Natalie, both of whom were excellent in every way. Adele was attentive throughout and nothing was too much trouble, ensuring we always had fresh hot drinks with each course (I followed her recommended flight of black teas and was not disappointed, each complementing the food items beautifully). Most importantly, we were made to feel comfortable - no mean feat when dining on the grounds of a stately home! I must confess I expected the service to be snooty, stuffy and intimidating, but this assumption couldn't have been further from the truth. Their warm personalities and accents like ours made us feel at home, and reminded us of all the everyday folk that have looked after Chatsworth throughout its history - kitchen staff, cleaners, gardeners, etc... The food offer was excellent - we started with a spiced parsnip soup, which was delicious. The portion size (an espresso cup) was very small, but most people already struggle to finish an afternoon tea so we were grateful that this extra course wasn't overwhelming. Each of us had five finger sandwiches (ploughman's, ham, salmon, egg and coronation chicken), which felt generous. All were well made with ingredients that tasted fresh and high quality. This was followed by a delightfully refreshing cherry kirsch sorbet before the dessert course arrived. Alongside the traditional scones with jam and clotted cream, we were served an indulgent berry posset and petits fours including chocolate cake, raspberry blondie, and a citrus tartlet. As an extra surprise, Adele brought out two macarons for my grandparents, wishing them a happy birthday on behalf of Chatsworth House. It was a lovely touch that helped make the experience even more special. We were defeated by the afternoon tea and could not eat most of the petits fours; Adele packaged these up for us to take home in individual boxes wrapped in twine. Like most afternoon teas, it's perhaps more expensive than it should be. While the quality was excellent, £150 for sandwiches and cake between three people is quite a lot of money (for me!). But with excellent service, beautiful atmosphere, and little touches like the soup and sorbet, it starts to feel justified for a special occasion. Perhaps another way to make the cost feel worthwhile would be to provide free entry to the gardens. My grandparents were certainly over the moon with the experience and so for me it was ultimately worth the money. I think it's perfect for a couples treat, or for groups of friends who split the cost. It's worth repeating that the service provided by Adele and Natalie is really what elevated this from a standard afternoon tea to a memorable and joyful experience. They are a tribute to the estate team and I hope their value is recognised and rewarded. We'll certainly come again next time we're celebrating.

We booked Cavendish Restaurant as we had received Afternoon Tea Vouchers from our children earlier in the year. So we were excited to come on 27th November as it was my birthday on the 26th and my daughters on 28th so thought we would give her and her boyfriend a treat too. To start with the parking situation for disabled is no existent as we were moved from a bay that was free and told it was for staff, we I find bizarre. So we had to park on the graveled car park and try and push my husband's wheelchair between us as it kept getting stuck and no help from the marshall who stood and watched. Then the Afternoon Tea arrived and I have to admit it was the most expensive but yet the worst experience we had ever had, the soup was served in a tiny coffee cup ever, the sandwich's came with pretty must cheese or sauce on them, and not very obliging when asked if we could just have some more egg mayonnaise ones! I would not return again as the £99 bill at the end was completely unjustified in the food we had been served, we obviously just paid for the surroundings of being in a beautiful building.

Food was delicious. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant is in the old stables, and unfortunately it was chilly. Be sure to pre book. The restaurant was a nice escape from the crowds and rain.

A truly perfect afternoon tea. Wonderful service, copious amounts of tea, ability to swap between different hot drinks, lovely food and atmosphere. One of the best.

Had lunch here as a treat when visiting Chatsworth House. It was simply outstanding both in terms of the food and service. Staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented. A nice touch was that the lunch menu included coffee and mince pie at the end of the meal. Chatsworth was busy and the restaurant provided a lovely little escape, would recommend but make sure you book in advance.

We were treated to Afternoon Tea for our Anniversary. We loved the whole experience. The staff were lovely. The restaurant itself was beautiful. And most importantly, the food was amazing. Would highly recommend!

Afternoon tea for a birthday celebration. Service was friendly, welcoming and attentive but not over the top. Food was lovely and we couldn't eat it all so staff boxed the remainders to take away. The restaurant itself was peaceful and had a nice ambience to not only enjoy the afternoon tea but watch the torrential rain! All in a lovely experience.. Yes it's a little bit pricey but sometimes you have to (if you can)!

Visited today and our meal was absolutely magnificent. We had the set menu . Paul our waiter was attentive , the atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming. Made my birthday feel extra special. Can't wait to visit again.

My daughter treated me to afternoon tea, wow was not disappointed, the staff were so friendly, the food was so delicious, couldn’t eat all the desserts so a lovely lady put the in beautiful boxes for us to take with us , will definitely come again.

Very busy outside in the courtyard of Chatsworth House today, kiddies and families with pups enjoying the sun but we wanted a bit of a treat so DH had booked the Cavendish restaurant for lunch. Going in it was a different world! quiet, serene, smoothly organised and luxurious...perfect tbh. A lovely table by the window was offered and drinks soon brought. Delicious fresh bread with a selection of flavored butters (all good) was followed by one of the best lunches. I had fresh delicious pea soup with lemon cream drizzle followed by a huge main of smoked haddock/prosciutto roulade and layered potatoes with a lemon cream sauce so light I was forced to eat the lot! DH had Gravlax and rhubarb starter ( smooth and well balanced) followed by Ox cheek and bone marrow infused mash as recommended by our fantastic server Petra. This was a star dish the cheek was a large portion that was melt in the mouth ! Dh managed a pudding of apple frangipani cake with clotted cream! fresh coffee was complimentary. £78 is not a cheap lunch but.... it was brilliant Value!!!! with full tummies we watched a lot of delicious looking afternoon teas pass by which I would go back and try another time. Well done excellent service by everyone and delicious food .

First class service, we were on the British Pullman and a visit to chatsworth house. We arrived on a wet and windy day, the house was ok but I was cold. Came into the restaurant and asked if I could simply have a bottle of wine. Kath was so amazing. So helpful and friendly. Even arranged for a birthday platter for the hubby! Thank you x x

Wonderful afternoon tea at the Cavendish. We attended as an early Mother’s Day treat. The food was excellent and plentiful (men won’t be left hungry!) and the staff were incredibly attentive, making sure we tried lots of different teas. The setting is so pretty and compliments the beautiful Wedgwood tea sets. Would absolutely go again. If you live in the midlands and want a fabulous afternoon tea, head to the Cavendish, you won’t be disappointed!

Visited today to celebrate my Mum’s 60th birthday. We were a party of 4 and a high standard was set from the start. The door was opened to us on approach, the hostess greeting us with a polite smile and seating us promptly. Our coats were whisked away, and we were presented with beautiful menus and advised how the afternoon tea would proceed (spoiler - the food is not all presented at once… it takes a good couple of hours!), and were shown a list of available loose leaf teas to choose from at our leisure. We opted to splurge and upgrade to the Champagne Afternoon tea, since we were celebrating a significant birthday for my Mum, and warned our wonderful waitress Angela that we would be asking her to take a fair few group pictures! Our group included 1 very fussy eater, and two with medically mandated dietary requirements, which we advised of both at time of booking, and when we were seated. We decided to be brave and throw caution to the wind (accepting adaptations for dairy and caffeine free as required) and went with the flow, trusting the expertise of the team. We were also offered the choice of “pairing” our tea selections to each course (like pairing wine to a meal) - we decided to give it a go, with the assurance that we could switch to the tried and tested “English Breakfast tea” at any time… Pairing our tea turned out to be the best decision we have ever made, and a choice all 4 of us would thoroughly reccomend. With each different tea, we were given fresh china & strainers “so you can truly appreciate the different flavours” Throughout our visit, Anglea was fantastic. She was attentive without being intrusive, shared a fantastic knowledge of the different teas availabe, and could not have been more helpful and fantastic. Her charm and attention to detail made a highly anticipated visit truly memorable. Additional highlights included - the goats cheese, proscuitto and fig jelly sandwiches (divine!), the gentle soundtrack providing a pleasant ambiance to the room (especially when the Downton theme started playing as we poured our first cup of tea - 4 very giddy Downton fans thoroughly approved!), the provison of dairy free pattiserie for the sweet course IN ADDITION to the usual goodies on offer, and the beautiful surprise of a “Happy 60th Birthday” plate because “our team wanted to recognise and clebrate the occasion with you wonderful ladies” Well worth the price tag. Definately something everyone should indulge in given half a chance!

The Cavendish is the smarter of the dining options available at Chatsworth, it enjoys a nice setting in the former stables & has been well modified & decorated. Service was a delight. You can only book a table if you are having Afternoon Tea, priced at a whopping £45 per person, but we managed to get a walk-in table for lunch. Food didn't thrill. Their sandwiches are made with unbuttered doorstep thick bread, so are were rather dry & tasteless. My honey, blue cheese & walnut salad had neither blue cheese or walnuts in it!!

We decided to book afternoon tea during our visit to the opening day of Chatsworth Christmas Market. Afternoon tea at the Cavendish is outstanding and even better at this time of year with the magic of Christmas and stunning decorations. The new afternoon tea was launched yesterday and was superb, from the soup to start, the sorbet in between courses, the sandwiches and cakes. The peach tea was a great choice of tea for me. The Cavendish is small and intimate and the spacing of the tables well thought out. To top off a lovely afternoon, there was a quartet playing in the market as we walked through to leave. We will be back at the Cavendish soon.

Really lovely treat to celebrate GCSE results. Beautiful setting, Wedgwood china and cutlery was beautiful. Food tasty and plentiful. Very kind and knowledgeable tea expert Adele helped us navigate the large choice of tea ans ensured we tried som new and delicious teas.

I live in the local area but haven’t visited the Cavendish restaurant before, got to say, the experience was perfect! Here with my sisters for a catch-up, the afternoon tea was amazing. Top quality produce and incredibly tasty! The selection of teas were right up my street! Top notch service given by Charlotte, Very attentive and made us feel like royalty! Already planning our next visit!

We have been coming here for a few years and its always been one of those places you can come to where you know its going to be good. Unfortunately there seems to have been a shift, with a focus on Afternoon Tea instead. You can no longer book a table, unless you want afternoon Tea. Driving for an hour and a half now on the off chance they have a table is a little off putting. The food and service has always been the centrepiece, however the menu is now much reduced again with a focus on Afternoon tea. Gone are any side dishes, sharing platters that they used to have. Sandwiches not a year ago for instance were served with Crisps and Fresh Salad and you could always add sides if you felt you wanted more. This is no longer the case. The excuse we were given by the staff is that they were short staffed however, during our time in the restaurant we have never seen so many waiters and waitresses - to the point that we were shown to our table, served drinks and food by different members of the team. Service was slow at best with so many members of the team stood around chatting I don't mean this to sound overly negative but when you are used to a place being so good you just don't expect it to slip.

Me and my partner arrived to The Cavendish at the beginning of the April. We ordered Pan Fried Scallops (£8.50), Ham Hock & Harington Bomber Croquette (£6.80), Pan-Roasted Sea Bass (£16.50), Chatsworth Estate Lamb Pie (£17.50), Chocolate Orange Torte (£6.50) and drinks - Tea &...

Decided to treat ourselves to lunch on visit to the house. Booked when booking for the house to make sure of a table. Lovely and warm in the restaurant. Two of us are vegetarian and we felt there was a good choice. The food was...

The food was very good and so were the staff but the whole experience was spoilt because the restaurant was absolutely freezing. No heating on at all on one of the coldest days of the year. The food quickly became cold and it was not...

Visited on Monday. there was no availability on-line but they found us a table a few weeks before. We arrived early as it was so cold outside but they found us a table without any problem. Lunch was delicious and staff were great. It was...

We visited for lunch 28.11.21. Lovely staff and service. Sprout salad £16 x 3= £48 Soggy, overcooked sprouts. Chewy, fatty bacon (not pancetta), no chesnuts. Cost of terrible ingredients = approx £3.50 Which would be fine if cooked properly. Not helping to improve the reputation...

Beautiful lunch before visiting Chatsworth. Excellent service with warm welcome. Efficient service and stunning food. Beautiful restaurant with great wine too! Needed to wander around the house and gardens afterwards. A lovely place to treat yourself on a day out

Stopped at the Cavendish when walking through the grounds, we had the steak and pork belly main dishes and the terrine and calamari for starters. The location in the stables building is a great blend of old and new, the staff were friendly and attentive....

Lunch with friends on a nice sunny day in an excellent setting. All the staff were very helpful and friendly. The pork belly was extremely tender with a good balance of meat and fat, just how belly pork should be! In fact it is one...

An excellent location with great food and staff. 3 of us went for a birthday celebration. From the moment we arrived the service was first class with staff looking and serving very professionally. The food and drinks were served well and the food excellent. I...

Went here for our wedding anniversary. No hot starters on a very cold day. Main courses we had were fish and chips and mussel linguini. The F&C were fine but the linguini was bland with no seasoning or garnish and just 8 mussels! Poor effort....

The Cavendish is one of the restaurants within the stable yard at Chatsworth House. The food was excellent, staff friendly and the decor good too.

Visited Chatsworth on 23rd September for our 25th wedding anniversary weather not to good but we had a lovely time and meal in the Cavendish, The service was excellent and the food was stunning. My husband took a fancy to the teapot but had to...

Lovely lunch with great service. Simple menu, but very well delivered. I would gladly go back. I felt safe at all times.

Food was delicious and service was amazing. The menu was small, but I could have chosen any of the options as they all sounded tempting. Finished with a Baileys Brownie and a Pot of tea! Pure joy!

Dined at lunch time. Menu is small on selection (covid restrictions?) but has a good choice. Food of very good quality and reasonable portion, served in good time. Ploughmans very good as was the chicken/mango combo. Desserts very tasty too. Staff friendly and efficient. Special...

Beautiful food. The staff were so accommodating and helpful making sure my daughter could have something gluten free and vegan. It was beautifully presented and tasted just as good. Always felt safe with the Covid social distancing too.

On the basis of a lunch eaten here on July 14th, the Cavendish has taken covid-19 in its stride and is well worth booking when you come to visit the gardens (the House remains closed as I write). There is a considerable sense of professionalism in the approach to the virus with, heavens be praised, no gimmicks such as menus to scan on your phone - here they focus on menus disposed of between customers, well spaced tables, waiting staff with very good PPE, and sensible ideas like minimizing who handles items such as cutlery, plates etc. The food is good English cooking; not a lot of frills but a great deal of competence and a few surprises, such as the rather fine lightly pickled slaw. If the menu is on the 'burger/salad plus' side, well it's a really fine burger and really excellent salad. Not gourmet, but good for all that - and it does take skill to make and serve a burger as good as this. The wine list is short but when you see names like Auvigue and Ruca Malen you know you're in good hands. Not expensive either, the wines. All in all then, a really rather good experience and we felt both safe and very happy. £40 a head for two courses each, including a full bottle of the best white on the list.

Nestled away in the old stable block, this restaurant is worth a visit after a long walk around the house and gardens. NB you do not have to visit the house or gardens to go to the Cavendish but may need to pay for parking,The menu was limited to around 10 dishes from a burger, to ploughman's and Caesar salad, to chicken supreme and beef bourguignon when we visited.We opted for the burger and chicken supreme - both very tasty and good quality, with good portion sizes.Dessert was a trio of honey - honey cake, honeycomb and ice cream which was very good.As per the food, drinks list isn't that varied but has enough to choose from and should cater for all tastes.Service can be a bit slow , but on the plus side you certainly dont feel rushed. Considering the location its excellent value for the quality of the food and would recommend if you are in the area for a spot of lunch.

We were treated to a lovely lunch in the Carriage House by our in-laws, the food was beautifully cooked and tasty. The local beer (their own), was a cracking drop. We had a side room, which was good, because our party had 5 small children, so they were nicely contained and we could relax and not worry about them upsetting other customers; however the acoustics were a bit 'echoey', which hindered conversation a little bit - not much.

We had the cream tea for 10gbp each and it was awesome! They are very generous with their offering! Our pot of tea stayed plenty hot enough and gave us both 2 ample cups. They give you a large plate with scone with jam/clotted cream, a piece of seasonal ginger cake (was so lovely!) and a local Bakewell tart! All was delicious and hot the spot. It was a nice cozy environment with a Christmas band playing outside as well. Highly recommend!

Xmas lunch today was spot on thank you. Great service and the Xmas menu was exceptional. I went with work colleagues and we were all equally impressed with our menu choices.

Taken here for a birthday lunch and treated our children (10 and 13) to their first tasting menu. We all loved every minute of it. First mention goes to all the lovely people who looked after us. Every single member of staff was outstanding, delightful. There was a perfect ratio of staff to diners. Attentive yet not stifling. Absolutely spot on. The dining room is beautiful. Classic not contemporary. Tables nicely spaced. Must mention the chairs as they were so comfortable. Restaurants so often overlook the need for comfy chairs. The fire was alight and it felt cosy and inviting. Views over Chatsworth Estate in the mist with the sun peaking through were a bonus. The food was stunning both visually and in flavour. Great combinations and a really well put together menu. We looked forward to each course and were left very satisfied. Again the waiters service and descriptions of each course were superb. It made the whole experience really special. The children were totally at ease and part of our enjoyment was seeing the ear to ear grins on their faces. A wonder leisurely lunch which is how we like it. Drinks in the lounge afterwards to finish. Decorated beautifully for Christmas. This was a wow lunch for us. Can not recommend highly enough. We will definitely return when in the peaks.

It has long surprised me that an historic house of the size and magnificence of Chatsworth does not have a restaurant that matches the standards of the rest of the estate. We had hoped that the Cavendish might remedy this: its menu looks interesting, and the setting is ideal - a part of the converted stable block. But today's visit suggests that the efforts of the kitchen are being dissipated by a lack of organisation and professionalism at the front of house.We arrived, with a booking, and were acknowledged rather than welcomed: basically, "OK, I can se your name here on my list". Our order was taken within a few minutes . The menu has a notice that all food is freshly prepared and so delays may occur. So we asked the server how long we might expect to wait; she told us it might be up to half an hour. As there are no specific starters/anitpasti or whatever on the menu, we therefore ordered a basket of bread and glasses of water to bridge the gap until our main dishes (filled oatcakes) might arrive. We also specified that the tea that we ordered should arrive with the main course and not so far in advance of it that it would be cold or consumed before we ate.The bread and water arrived promptly, and the main dishes followed well within the predicted 30 minutes. So far so good. But the tea did not arrive until we asked for it, and it was clear that it had been forgotten and had been made only when and because we chased it up. And the side salad that I ordered did not arrive at all. When I pointed this out the server did not respond that it was ready and would come out immediately; it has obviously been completely forgotten. So I cancelled it as I was more than halfway through the oatcake, and it did not appear on the bill.The oatcakes and their fillings were very good. The tea was also very good, which is unusual. Very few places know how to brew speciality teas properly. Most make fine teas to a strength suitable for a builder's mug on a cold November morning. Here the China and India teas were brewed perfectly. It is a pity that we cannot recommend the restaurant as highly as its food and drink would deserve. It was busy but not full; we had a reservation and had not begged to be squeezed in.; every person that we dealt with was courteous and doing a job. But no-one seemed to be interested in (let alone in charge of) ensuring that guests had a good overall experience from receiving a welcome on arrival to having everything that was ordered brought to the table at the right time, or even at all. And no-one seemed at all interested in the fact that we had ben obliged to chase the tea ordered and had cancelled an order for salad. Does no-one care?Much the same range of food is available at the Estate Farm Shop restaurant, where the views are better and the staff do seem to care. Or if you feel like a walk go to the Cafe on the Green on the Chatsworth side of Baslow: it's small; it's crowded; and the people running it make their living by making you want to come back next time (which we will).

Very bland, overpriced food served in a pleasant environment. For the prices charged Chatsworth needs to up their game. In a nutshell, it is poor cafeteria food at exclusive restaurant prices.

Service hurried and long queues. Surly miserable staff and very bad mannered. Even busy staff can make an effort to be pleasant. Don't think for one moment they would speak of serve the Duke of Duchess of Devonshire in this curt manner. Perhaps the restaurant and cafe are living on its laurels. A course in customer care would be useful for the reminder. This isn't a one off experience, happens regularly. So now we order drinks only, no food. No restaurant meals. Better food and service at Cafe on the Green after a stroll through Chatsworth grounds. Buck up please.

Having been to the Cavendish many times and enjoyed a varied menu each time today was a disappointment. I struggled to find something that excited me. Most other times I have struggled to choose one thing . So disappointed. The meal i chose, ploughmans was nice but the lack of choice spoilt it. Bring back the set menu. Service was good but not offered water, the napkins are now not linen and the whole experience seems just run of the mill. Sadly I don't think we will be back again.

Popped in here for lunch while visiting Chatsworth with a friend. This place was pretty posh (I suppose all of Chatsworth is!) The customer service was amazing, Kath our server was lovely. I had the Derbyshire oatcake with mushroom and it was absolutely amazing. My friend got one of the burgers and gave it high praise too. Would really recommend this restaurant!

A lovely setting and we were made to feel special. The selection of sandwiches and cakes were incredibly tasty, the Champagne was delicious too! There was so much to eat between the two of us, they kindly provide you with a box to take anything you can't manage back home to eat. It was all very filling! The staff are friendly, efficient and helpful.

We had a nice PM tea after the our main visit. Tea selection was really good and the scone was so delicious not to mention that the service is really up for the standard.

Visited the restaurant without booking as it wasn't full. We had the Kalahari with chilli jam ,the chicken with cream,mushroom and asparagus and new potatoes. For dessert I had the chocolate and line tart with mango sorbet and Mum had the strawberry meringue with coulis(I forget it's correct title but it looked sensational.

Usually this restaurant is well worth a visit. However this time we were disappointed in the menu. A new menu had just been introduced and whilst I appreciate it was designed for summer I felt it lacked variety. Apart from burger this was the only hot dish on the menu where usually there would be a choice of hot dishes including meat and fish with vegetables. I do think customers still like a hot lunch and are not always looking for the salad options. I think if the chef just introduced a couple more dishes to the menu it would be better.

The cafe in Chatsworth is really very good so we returned with a restaurant booking weeks later to try it out. Three courses costs £25 and that's pretty decent value for what you get. Trouble is, you're spoilt for choice around there and Fischers in Baslow or the Peacock at Rowsley (or indeed the Devonshire arms Beeley) are a better bet.

Drove for an hour and a half for an anniversary meal in this amazing location. The Maitre'd was lovely and the pony tailed waitress very efficient, polite & clear. The environment in converted stables is done really well, though furnishings a little dated & felt more cafe than restaurant.

We always stop here for lunch whenever we're passing, as the food is always lovely & the staff smiling & efficient. On this occasion we were wonderfully looked after by a thoughtful lady called Kath.

Visiting Chatsworth for the day we had afternoon tea and the food was all freshly prepared, good choice of teas for the experience and all at a reasonable cost.

We have had afternoon tea here on numerous occasions; and always been really impressed.

We went yesterday to celebrate my grandparents 90th birthday. Although I didn’t expect much from the appearance of the restaurant, looked a little boring/plain.

We visited here for my friends hen do after wandering around Chatsworth all morning. The prices were ok at £21 for two courses, and the waitress very friendly and lovely.

Service starter and sweet lovely. Pork was completely dry . My friend had to ask me to cut hers it was so tough. She left hers. We told the waitress who said she would tell the chef. We had no feedback. Shame

I have been using the conservatory since it was first introduced and it has to have the best views of any restaurant in Britain and its attraction was enhanced by the quality of food and service, The views are still as good but the rest of the deal has gone off more than somewhat.

We intended to eat at Beeley, but The Devonshire Arms was closed so we continued walking up the valley hoping that the Chatsworth cafe would be open. We were very glad to find that it was. I usually avoid these kind of places finding them to be poor value, but Chatsworth was a very pleasant surprise. The food was not cheep but the quality more than made up for it. The baguettes of goats cheese and beetroot were excellent. The cakes were also very nice and finished it with a big hot chocolate to restore our spirits and get us back over the hill to Bakewell. Total bill was around £30, but for delicatessen quality, we were very happy.

Went for 2 course set lunch menu in the new year followed by walk along the river.

I really enjoyed the pre booking which made it easy to just arrive and dine. The service was a little slow and they didn’t have a separate menu for kids even though they offer a kids meal which resulted many questions before we could order. They forgot to add spoons for us to stir our tea. Overall food was amazing. We would have more savory foods and less cakes.

The last day of the Christmas activities at Chatsworth, so we booked ahead. Though it was very busy outside we did not feel crowded at all and were never rushed. We were made to feel very welcome and at ease at all times. The manager was especially nice. The food was good too!

Our second trip to The Cavendish Restaurant and again it didn’t disappoint. The service was excellent. I had the sea bass which was tasty and just right amount. Perfect place to celebrate a special birthday.

We had an amazing meal, the manger Josh Lovely and accommodating and the waitresses were wonderful! We come here every year now

We stayed one night after visiting Chatsworth House/Xmas Market. The location was really pretty and the hotel was superb. The reception, bar & restaurant were welcoming with open fires. The room was very cosy and far beyond our expectations with a beautiful view. Food, staff and service were all first class. We will definitely return ... hopefully for a longer stay.

Booked afternoon tea to follow a visit to Chatsworth House and the xmas market , have to say it is probably the best afternoon tea I have had , everything was very fresh and tasty with as much tea as you could drink . The staff were very warm ,welcoming and attentive . Would definitely recommend if your in the area or visiting the house , it’s a lovely day out

Lovely place to sit and either have a meal or drink. We enjoyed the coffee and a place to stay warm and dry.

We had an excellant lunch during a visit to Chatsworth. The food and service was really good in a pleasant room away from the crowds in the old stables. Visited with my wife and two family members we all had different meals and were all delighted. I tried a glass of the house red wine and it was very pleasant indeed, highly recommended. I will always use this restaurant when in the area at lunch time, superb lunch.

We went to chatsworth house to visit the Christmas market. As the queue was very long to get into the self service restaurant we decided to try the cavendish.

We ate at the restaurant whilst visiting the Christmas Fair. Most tables were full from 12 to 12.30 on wards but there were sufficient staff to provide very good service. We choose from the set menu (3 courses for £25.50 per person) the selection was a little limited but the food was to a very good standard. All in all a very pleasant lunch & worthy of a return date.

Afternoon tea as a Birthday surprise for my wife. The tea was lovely with a glass of champagne to start. The goat cheese and beetroot tart was excellent. Could not eat it all and took some of the cakes home. Staff could not have been more attentive- we were made to feel special and welcome especially from Joshua, Jill and Kath. Thank you.

Always wanted to have afternoon tea here and my husband booked as a birthday surprise. Absolutely delicious and fantastic array of delights. Goat cheese and beetroot tart gorgeous. The staff of Joshua, Jill and Kath could not have been any more friendly and attentive. Best birthday treat.

I found the menu a little strange. We shared a lovely appetizer of chipolata sausages in a tomatoes. My partner had pork belly which looked good. I chose mussels in the house beer - awkward to eat as pot too deep and the mussels very small. Deserts are sort of sharing plates but they were quite nice. Service very formal, but slow and impossible to catch anyone's attention as they just kept looking anyway but at the customers. Overall enjoyed it - but if you compare with Blenheim's formal offering you lose hands down

Fresh and tasty meals every time. Excellent professional service and extremely helpful and friendly staff made our stay very enjoyable. Thank you for that.

I booked afternoon tea for a birthday treat. The booking was taken by a lovely lady over the phone as I needed to be at an earlier sitting than that advertised.

It was a fairly dreary day but the cheery welcome from the staff brightened the day. We shared the fish board and were not disappointed by either the variety or quantity. I wasn't too keen on the picketed cod (bit too tart, but as described) although my husband liked it.

Nicely set out informal restaurant in the corner of the old stable block. Good but not extensive menu. Rather strange habit of bringing the starters on shared plates even though they are different orders - totally confused us. Food was served quickly and courteously and not excessively priced.

We had a superb day at Chatsworth on Saturday with an excellent lunch here.

A slightly underwhelming experience amidst such a wonderful house. Packed lunch next time for us ladies.

We had lunch for 2 in the Cavendish. 2x starters, mains and desserts. The calamari was fantastic and the halloumi parcel was great - we also had hot drinks (the single serve teapots are a lovely touch) and a glass of champagne, because...why not! The mini desserts were really tasty and a lovely touch to end a really satisfying lunch. The restaurant is a bright and welcoming space and our server Jane was attentive and talked us through the menu. The supervisor was out in the restaurant checking in with all the tables and was clearly really in tune with what was happening - what was working well and any tweaks that needed to be made. Overall a really nice afternoon - we will definitely be back.

Four of us went for a birthday tea on 5 September. Proper tea in a pot (choice of blends) and more if we wanted. Excellent fresh sandwiches, mini pastries, scones, cakes and a delightful banana mousse. The service was first class. Warm welcome, genuine service with a smile and super efficient. Highly recommended.

This was our first visit to the Cavendish restaurant and we were not disappointed. We had booked for afternoon tea as we were visiting Chatsworth for the Country Fair. The surroundings are pleasant and relaxing, the food delicious and the service attentive and professional. It's the little things that make the difference between a good and an excellent experience, like the crisp white perfectly folded napkins and polished cutlery. We will be back

Had lunch in this gorgeous restaurant. My daughter and I shared a platter with beautifully cooked kebabs of chicken, beef and vegetables. We accompanied this with a refreshing glass of Prosecco. The staff were very attentive, especially Josh, the manager, who went out of his way to welcome us. A lovely experience. Thanks.

We visited over the bank holiday weekend, unfortunately the weather wasn't particularly pleasant. So after a very wet walk around the stunning gardens we decided a nice warm drink would go down a treat.

Myself and a few family members came for a walk around the gardens at chatsworth as we where visiting from Norwich. The weather wasn’t great so we went for a hot drink before we left. The catering supervisor was very helpful and dried the table with a cloth as it was raining and we had dogs with us. He couldn’t be any more helpful and the drinks where warm,tasty and we didn’t have very long to wait.Would defiantly recommend and will be back soon.

I was treated to this for my half birthday! We upgraded to LP champagne It was lovely, the afternoon tea delicious,and my food allergies were catered for in a very efficient and understanding way- thank you to all! My only disappointment was that at those prices I would have expected a tablecloth setting.

I went with my daughter for a lunch this week and we had the most special time here. The service was excellent and the menu choices difficult to choose between due to the wonderful choices. I would certainly recommend the Salad Nicoise as well as being tempted to have some of the delicious desserts.

The restaurant was incredibly accommodating despite expecting a wedding. The staff were all lovely and friendly. The food arrived timely. The sweet potato fries were delicious and the desserts were lovely. Would definitely come back for the food and the staff. Very nice afternoon.

Booked an afternoon tea as a birthday treat. There were several other people in the restaurant which was nice as there was a good atmosphere in the room. The food was freshly prepared so we had to wait a while for it to arrive, however this meant that the chocolate brownie and the scone were still warm and very delicious. The waiter explained each item to us. The food was a good mix of sweet and savoury and the price was excellent.

Not only was there good choice and presentation of food here, but it was laid out in such a manner that made it possible for us to proceed to the checkout quickly when we had made our selection, rather than be stuck behind people still deciding upon/waiting for their meals. Plenty of seating available and everywhere kept really clean.

We booked a table in the elegant Cavendish Restaurant following a walk, as a birthday treat. Far from being the 'stuffy' place I had half expected, this was friendly and relaxed: an atmospheric setting with good food well cooked – a haven from the hoards of Peak District holidaymakers! We treated ourselves to a crisp glass of white wine while our lunch was being prepared, then really enjoyed a light Niçoise salad with salmon that was deliciously moist with just a hint of smoke. The perfect summer lunch; well worth a visit.

Fabulous On arrival greeted with free bubbles which was very welcome as we booked this for a birthday celebration All staff extremely helpful and accommodating even with a fussy eater and changes. Thoroughly recommend and definitely be back