Le Brasserie de la Cour in High Peak

I have just enjoyed another fantastic meal with friends and colleagues at my favourite restaurant in Buxton. Great atmosphere, fabulous food and always excellent service. Thank you x

Lovely place. Went for fiancé's birthday, beautiful food. Got a bday brandy from the cute French owner. Will absolutely 100% be back. Thanks for such a great evening

We have had 100s of meals out in France, love French food and were excited to try this place. Unfortunately it was a huge huge Disappointment. We both ordered 'Poulet frites grand mere' This is listed invitingly as roast chicken served with frites, mushroom gravy and salad. It came all plonked on a single plate yes, salad and Gravy on the same plate ! Salad as a result was inedible. The mushroom gravy tasted like it was made from a stock cube thickened with cornflour with a few sliced mushrooms floating around in it. It had no depth of flavour at all. The chicken and frites were nice - if they were served without the gravy (or with better, real gravy in a gravy boat) and the Salad on a side plate it would have gained far better approval. We may have forgiven the meal but for the terrible house wine. In a French restaurant you expect decent house wine - what was served to us was possibly the worst wine we have ever had - it may have been OK when it was opened but that was a long time before it was served to us. It was badly oxidised and we didn't touch a drop after the first sip

My beautiful girlfriend and I visited here for a meal for my birthday. The bar area was very busy, we were a bit early, but the owner of the restaurant said our table was ready. The restaurant area is separated from the bar by a heavy curtain which ensures a quieter eating experience. We asked the waitress for advice regarding a red wine as the Shiraz wasn't available, she offered us a perfect alternative. I had the venison which was cooked to perfection, my girlfriend had duck which she said was perfect too. Living in Buxton we have visited most of the restaurants here and I can honestly say this was the best meal I have had in Buxton. A big thank you to all the staff who were polite, attentive and made my birthday a special day but especially the chef who cooked us such a special meal as they are often the unsung heroes of restaurants.

We were looking for somewhere to have a nice quiet meal for our wedding anniversary before going to the theatre. We found this place and it was lovely, the staff were very welcoming with lovely service. The food, although looking a little underwhelming, was perfect and very tasty. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. We had a great evening

For delicious, authentic, French cuisine in Buxton this is the place to go. With the proprietor Thierry and food prepared by his head chef daughter and chic French style waitresses, to add an even more authentic French feel, this is the perfect answer for a relaxing evening or a pretheatre meal. Excellent French cuisine at a reasonable price. L McLeish Aberdeen

Fabulous meal last night..my venison was superb and my partners meal was too It was a special night out for us and even though we are fairly local it is a real treat coming here again. The owner is welcoming and genuinely interested in his customers and the whole ambiance is so good. We sat in the bar afterwards which is lovely and a great atmosphere.. thank you to all !

I usually have lunch here once a week with a friend. The food is always superb and reasonably priced, and the portions are generous. Their chardonnay is fragrant and delicious. Service is friendly and efficient. They're dog-friendly, too, and provide a big bowl of water, which my dog appreciates. I'm not sure who drinks more, me or my dag! I won't recommend any particular meal, since it's all wonderful!Highlight

A friend and I went for an early dinner before going to Buxton Opera House, it was busy, but we had expected that and had booked. Having said that, there were also some walk-in customers. The staff were busy but managed the numbers very well. The food was delicious. This is somewhere where I would definitely visit again and would recommend it highly.

Lovely food and wine, friendly staff, excellent service with a nice atmosphere. The restaurant was busy but didn’t feel crowded. Would definitely visit again

We both had the Barnsley chop, it takes skill to get a piece of lamb that tough, couldn't get my knife through it, the rest of the meal was horrible too. Tried a couple of cocktails, but they were both a strange brown colour, as if they had a base mix or something. I was so surprised to see such good reviews, the people on the next table had issues too. Perhaps the usual chef was ill!

A lovely find! Best Moules Mariniere I ever had and all the other food was excellent too plus a wonderful selection of wines and all very reasonably priced. Made even more enjoyable by the very attentive service of Abby plus a very knowledgeable Maitre D/Owner. Would happily visit again - and again!

I looked for a french restaurant on trip advisor. Buxton came up and looked interesting. Le Brasserie de la Cour seemed to fit the bill. On the night the place, the food and the staff made this a memorable birthday. Well worth the trip from Middlesbrough. P G

As always, this lovely authentic French restaurant didn't fail to deliver! The personable host Thierry and his attentive and friendly staff, coupled with fantastic French cuisine and wines, always provide for an enjoyable dining experience - last night was no exception!! Thanks again and we look forward to our next visit. Liz & Les

Sea bass was very bland with no sauce although it was supposed to have a white wine sauce. I politely complained. The owner disagreed with me and told me that it did have a sauce. Despite disagreeing he did go and get a sauce made. The food went cold whilst I waited. The owners response much more than the bland meal is the reason for the one star. He made me feel that it was me who was causing a problem and not the meal that lacked a sauce. The outside view from the restaurant of a green bin was also not great. The inside decor was not a problem to me although the owner decided it was! He stated that I didn’t like the decor or the tables. He is evidently a mind reader! This review is a resubmission. I feel the need to resubmit my review due to the unpleasant and untrue response from the owner. I felt he completely misunderstood the problem. I have deleted my previous review. I usually leave positive reviews. Such a shame! I won’t be returning here.

The staff was efficient, friendly and helpful, but the food was really disappointing. My friend had a steak that was chewy and I had salmon which was very bland and had no flavour. I would also like to see them improve on the interior decor to make it more French and remove the mannequins.

Host was helpful and charming. Ambience was great. Food was excellent and could not fault ther service. We enjoyed it so much we went back 2 days later.

Considering the difficult times that we are all having to endure, I think Billie Brighton and those of a similar persuasion should stay at home where they will be perfectly safe. The staff, management and owners of this restaurant do a fantastic job. The food is great, the service is better. Billie, go home. Stay at hone. Keep safe.

Badly managed, terrible service and none of the staff including the manager, were wearing masks properly. Don't bother.

We decided to try this restaurant on one of our trips to Buxton, and visited midweek.Having missed out on several French holidays due to lockdown we were keen to try an authentic French style brasserie.We had a mixed evening. The staff seemed fairly friendly and competent at first but later the wait got a bit longer, and no one ever enquired if our meals were ok.Some restaurants in France are fiercely protective of their local wine, so I was pleased that their ‘sparkling wine’ was actually my favourite; Prosecco.Our starters of moules could almost have transported us to our normal French seaside destination. The bread portion was a little sparse, and I asked for more. I was a little surprised to later see a charge made for this, but it wasn’t a big deal.My main course was adequate but unremarkable, although the fries were insipid and not crispy. The boeuf bourguignon, however, was so disappointing. This is a standard dish in many French restaurants, and this was the very worst we have tried. I have never before seen the meat in this dish pale in colour, but that is what was served. It looked more like pork or chicken. We cut short our meal without staying to query this as although it was a hot day for staff to be rushing around, we noticed several of them were no longer following COVID guidelines and had masks either under their noses or even under their chins. Whilst one member of staff did seem to be complying, and was actually telling customers that they would be served only at their table , we saw one serve drinks at the counter to an unmasked customer ( actually his mask was in his hand). I realise that Covid precautions are testing, but we ate out evenings before and after this and everywhere else was compliant.

We hadn't booked and they found us a table outside. The drinks and main courses arrived in reasonable time. The food was good but then we seemed to get forgotten. Eventually someone came and asked if we wanted a dessert. Having waited so long we decided to choose quickly and order before they left us again. This we did but then we were also asked to pay before the desserts arrived. When they did a lemon roulade had turned into a lemon meringue tart with no explanation. We got the message and left after finishing our food.

My husband and I revisited this restaurant twice this week whilst staying in Buxton. The food was again excellent I had the chicken au vin on the first night and beef bourguignon the next night. Both meals were absolutely delicious. The manager is a lovely man and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back when in the area again.

We visited this restaurant this evening. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. There is a lovely atmosphere here. I have an allergy to alcohol and the chef was so accommodating, making a dish specially for me and going to the trouble of checking all ingredients for each dish I chose and advising accordingly. I would highly recommend eating here. Many thanks to all the staff for making our evening so enjoyable.

Absolutely fabulous, nothing to much trouble, fantastic food , fabulous and very attentive staff, a perfect Sunday lunch for the whole family, Thankyou

Nice little restaurant. Friendly staff and prompt service. Starters were fine, which is more than could be said for the sea bass main course. Served with overcooked potatoes floating in oily fennel base. Tasteless sea bass, and the broccoli was more al concrete than al dente. Felt ill afterwards. Sea bass is generally one of our favourite dishes, but will not be having it here again.

Great to sit outside in the sun & enjoy a lovely meal at our favourite restaurant ' La Brasserie De La Cour ' here in BuxtonLots of outdoor space all fully covid compliant , great service & top notch food.Enjoy this French restaurant in Buxton in the heart of the Peak District.

This was our first visit in the latest post lockdown and would always be our first choice of places to eat.We sat outside on a sunny afternoon for lunch and drinks. The food, as ever, was amazing. We each had the brasserie burger, chips and salad. I can honestly say the flavour of the burger was so tasty and the quality of the ingredients were obvious, which is why we always choose to eat here. The serving staff were also really friendly and attentive, making sure that we had everything that we needed and we felt really well looked after.If you're looking for great food and a relaxing place i'd definitely recommend visiting here. We loved it and will go again to sample more of their menu.

Four of us dined here on a Friday night. We thought the starters were pleasant, if not a little basic, however the restaurant failed to keep this so called standard up for the main. The ‘Poulet Breton’, had by 3 of us, lacked finesse, flavour and the presentation was pretty poor. Served alongside boiled carrots and boiled broccoli was a dry chicken breast in a poor, bland cream sauce with whole prunes thrown on-top. We felt for almost £17, the main course was shameful. I feel awful writing this review during the current climate however this meal was not up to scratch for the price we paid. The atmosphere inside was good and the staff were some-what friendly however we feel incredibly disappointed with the meal having paid over £160. The profit margins for the food here must be extremely high as the standard of food received was awful in comparison to price. The deserts were pretty basic too. Two of our party ordered ‘gaulette’ (a French waffle with hot chocolate sauce). When this arrived it was basically a microwaved store bought waffle with squirty cream. We then asked for ice cream with this as it was bone dry. I would highly recommend this restaurant needs to up their standard of food. When spending over £160, you want the food to be as good or if not better, than what you could cook at home. In this instance, we should have stayed at home or spent the money elsewhere.

Our first visit to this French restaurant and it certainly won't be the last. Both me and my wife ordered from the specials board for all of our courses and the food was fabulous.The atmosphere made you feel pre covid. Thanks for a great experience.

A very disappointing meal, we were sat next to the door which was very cold & had to ask twice to put the radiator next to us on. It was put on for a short time and then went off again, not acceptable.Our meal of chicken with mushroom sauce was tasteless and all piled on one plate together with a boring iceberg salad & chips. Waitress did not ask how our meal was or whether we had warmed up.

So glad to be back. Lovely, quirky restaurant. Menu now more limited largely due to supply issues relating to Covid but the food remains good with interesting specials and the socially distancing mannequins do make me smile.

I was really looked after very well, friendly staff and well looked after, food was great and really couldn't fault it, been before and definitely go again, thank you for looking after me and my family

Wonderful food, very friendly owner with quirky use of dummies to promote social distancing and gives the place a feeling of being busy. Loved it.

This was an excellent restaurant. As near to French cooking in the UK I have experienced with attentive service and good portion size. Book as very popular

Beautiful French food served with love in the heart of the Peak district. Came upon the restaurant by chance and so glad we walked in. Quirky and fabulous in every way. I recommend the fiery red head mocktail, the tarte d'oignon starter. My barnsley chop main was huge! Staff were very accommodating and I was able to have my preference of potatoes with my main. Desserts were a dream, try the mousse and the tarte tatin. Staff were amazing tailoring the dessert to my choice. Very good food at a good price. Highly recommend!

Quirky little place I've eaten at before and enjoyed. Notwithstanding the issue of Covid, the dining experience this time wasn't quite good enough. First the plus points. Exceptional and friendly service. The charcuterie, mussels, venison, and confit were very tasty. The Bordeaux red also went down nicely. There are significant issues, however, with presentation and the side dishes of veg. Although pleasant, the mash, roasted potatoes and veg, were poorly presented. Meanwhile the carrots were plain (only boiled) and the broccoli a little sparse. My confit duck, although flavoursome, came with no sauce so my meal consisted off duck and a great mound of mash and boiled carrots. Consequently, it was quite dry. The Beef bourguignon was just slopped onto the plate, along with the mash and a heap of carrots.It felt like good homecooked food, but not befitting of a brasserie or a French restaurant. My Maison cocktail was also practically undrinkable. Too strong, unmixed and with a mass of frozen fruit clumped at the bottom of the glass. I regret leaving a bad review and want the place to do well during this testing time, but feel it needs to up its game.

Had a yummy meal here whilst visiting Buxton, highly recommended, lovely food and great service. Tje use of dummies dressed as diners on alternate tables a brilliant way of practicing social distancing, found myself talking to them though!!!

First rate service and food that seemed home-made. Nice ambience so our party of old friends could chat away comfortably. Two of us had the roast chicken and it was delightful. Many thanks to the super efficient staff.

Friendly staff that provided excellent service within the covid guidelines. Pre meal drinks were very reasonably priced. The food tasted extremely authentic and were generous portions for the money. The only disappointment was that we wanted snails and frogs legs that were on the online menu, but unavailable on the night for us. Fair enough through covid. We thoroughly enjoyed our food and will certainly be going back!!

We enjoyed a post meal espresso in this quirky and appealing bar/restaurant. Plonked ourselves into a sofa in a little enclave with metal French cars memorabilia on the walls, so stylish, colourful and pleasing to the eye. The staff were friendly and the espressos were good.

Me and Misses had a lovely meal there last night , couple of drinks in very pleasant surroundings. Food was excellent Misses had Salmon , I had the Barnsley Chop and both were plentiful and very tasty... The host and his Staff were very polite and helpful , tables set with ample social distancing so it makes yo feel more comfortable...Looking forward to a return visit to sample something different :)

Nice French place. As our French holiday had been cancelled we wanted to go French here instead. Nice ambience, slightly disappointed that our first choice for mains had gone. But the tarte tartin starter was very good and the lovely Angela liked her garlic mushrooms and salmon main course. I had perfectly nice chicken with chips and salad. All rounded off by cidre.

We ended up here after an aborted trip to a nearby pub, which we had left after we learnt that the food we had ordered 45 minutes earlier was no longer available (& that wasn’t the only issue - but that’s for another review)! This resulted in us arriving 10 minutes before the end of the lunch service. Despite the fact it was very busy, the waitress obviously sensed a degree of desperation in our search for food! She was extremely helpful in ensuring that we were still able to place our order, even though the kitchen was closing, and dealt well with the issues of food allergies too. The menu was distinctly French, and, although it claimed to be reduced in the post lockdown era, it had a good range of dishes available. I can particularly recommend the coq au vin, and the poulet frites grandmere looked good too. I’m certain we had a much nicer meal than we would have had at our first destination, and it was real food rather than the sort of fare many pubs in a chain can produce! I also enjoyed the touch of French-ness given by the Teisseire and other typical glassware! Would love to return.

We pre booked this great food place. I think you may need to pre book. Great French themed menu. Quirky sense of humour, mannequins used for self distancing. Great staff and quality food. Great experience.

Visit here a lot but this was the first time since they reopened. The food was very good and reasonably priced. The menu is a bit smaller than before but still a good choice. Good service from the very friendly staff. All Covid-19 precautions being carried out. Would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely lunch today.Took my mum for her birthday and it was very comfortable and the ambience was great.Beautiful food with a host who was amusing, friendly and welcoming.What made it even better was we had the ‘eat out’ bonus which we weren’t aware of.Thank you for making our lunch so pleasant and comfortable!The people on the next table weren’t so friendly though. Ha ha ( only joking..there are mannequins at tables to ensure safe distancing)

Not sure where to eat in Buxton so went for a quick drink in here it looked nice so booked a table for later. Great tasting food and very friendly staff. Would definitely recommend and go back again chef unbelievably nice and helpful.

very buys during our visit although some nice outside tables, spend a nice couple of hours here with drinks and food.

Good value, excellent food and an owner with a sense of humour; what's not to like!Really busy when we were there - probably bolstered by the Eat out to Help Out scheme - but despite quite a long wait for our food the evening was great. Excellent food, pleasant staff and a good selection of beers. (Good COVID systems in place - loved the mannequins!)

Great menu and a wide choice on the specials board. Service was good. Lovely staff and a great French atmosphere

I recently discovered to my delight that there was a French restaurant near to where I live after all this time. We really enjoyed the food and the atmosphere of the place even in these times. I enjoyed the horse steak and would suggest it be made a permanent item on the menu rather than a special, the specials looked fantastic as well as the ordinary menu. I cannot wait to come back here in the near future. To be recommended to all those that love French cuisine as do I.

Being French eating in French restaurant outside of France ain’t something I do often but I am glad that I broke the rule in Buxton !The charcuterie plate flew me back to France same apply for the soupe à L oignon and Bavette a l échalote !Using mannequins to respect social distancing was a bit odd to me at first glance but after couple of minutes they actually help to fill out the room and keep the ambient of a restaurant on normal days ! Jerry was welcoming - so as his staff - so we return the day after for a croque and Paris Brest ...

We ordered 2 mojitos for £12. They were very small,completely undrinkable and when I explained to the French owner I received a Gallic shrug and the retort that they sell plenty of them! That may be but probably only once to the same person....just not a place for any cocktail as they had not a clue. Sitting outside was fine but no social distancing at bar and no attempt to take any details on entry.Mannequins at tables very weird!

All I can say Beef Bourguignon and Coq au Vin - wow! Great tasting food and really good portion size. Also not phased by two of us having allergy issues. Re Covid - I liked the distancing between the tables with dummies sat at the ones that weren’t being use.

Wonderful service from great staff and Restaurant made good attempt to enable social distancing. House white by the carafe was cool, dry and refreshing. Starters of pate and creamy mushrooms were a joy as were the mergeuz sausages and sea bass special. Portions are generous too.

Really nice brasserie with excellent food and really nice atmosphere. We had French baguette with a chorizo sausage and caramelised onions and chicken, egg and salad with fries. Coupled with good cider and wine made for a really nice time.

Popped in for lunch . I had the mussels and fries and my husband had the beef bourguignon, food was very good and the service very attentive, the owner really cared about his guests taking the time to talk to everyone. We felt very safe great social distancing and sanitising in place. Love the mannequins.

Stumbled on this place by accident and only went in for a quick drink, but liked it so much ended up staying for an evening meal and even cancelled a reservation we had elsewhere.Food was lovely, well portioned and reasonably priced. The staff were very busy, but remained attentive and friendly. Covid precautions being taken seriously and the clever use of mannequins to ensure social distancing made for a quirky talking point.Couldn’t find a fault and would be happy to return.

It was my girlfriends and mine anniversary and we called into The Brasserie for a drinkIt was very busy yet Gerry (the owner) found us a table.It is a very friendly place, where customers are treated just like family.Good atmosphere and as excellent drinks.Nice to see the place so busy after the Corona lockdown.

Came to Buxton for a day out, and stumbled across this restaurant on a wet and windy day. The food and service was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our time. Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

Hadn’t been for a while but can’t think why we left it so long. Friendly and hospitable owner made us feel welcome. Fish soup and sardine starters went down well and my Moules Mariniere were delicious. The Coq au vin chosen by my partner was judged just as tasty and the portions were generous. We didn’t have room for desserts but we’ve had several from the menu in the past and we have our favourites. We’ll make room next time!

Having dined here on sevarel occasions before we have noticed a decline in service and food quality. We ordered the snails and frogs legs to start, the snails were over cooked and had no tast of garlic the legs were Luke warm and again lacking flavour. Mains we ordered two fish dishes one a salmon steak the other cod loin, before arriving the waitress asked who's having the steak and proceeded to place a steak knife down (see picture ) we both laughed then the mains came and soon stopped that, the mains were presented no better than somthing you would expect from Witherspoons, again there was no flavour to either meal. I don't like writing bad reviews normally but this isn't a cheap restraunt the bill for food and a bottle of house wine was just over £80. We enjoyed eating here in the past but we will give it a miss till they start to up there game as they were before and not sit on there laurels.

My husband and I decided to try this place as we heard good reports, but we were bitterly disappointed. We both ordered the garlic mushroom starter, which was fine, other than the bread that came with them which had obviously just been defrosted and was still cold in the middle. For our main courses I chose the fish, which was okay. My husband ordered the Barnsley chop, which was cold when he cut into it. When we complained we were told they always serve lamb pink, which is how we do it at home, but there’s a difference between pink and cold. We ordered a bottle of house red, which wasn’t the best. All in all a very disappointing experience and we won’t be going back again.

A group of friends went there on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was full and it was just as well that we had booked.The service was very good and the staff were really attentive.A real French restaurant with a lovely menu. Everything we ordered was delicious and had no complaints.For starters I went for the escargots ( snails ). They were lovely. Came with bread which which was a fine choice. Picked them out with cocktail sticks which did the trick. Poured the garlic sauce over the bread.For the main course I had pork medallions in a sauce which was equally as nice.We had a couple of bottles of red wine to go with it, which at about £20 a bottle was not unreasonable.In true French fashion we ordered brandies at the end of the meal to accompany our coffee. Unfortunately the restaurant was only able to find two balloon glasses so the rest of us had them served in utility glasses. A small point, I know, but never mind. It all went down the same way.No intrusive music and we were all able to enjoy our conversation.Very nice. Would go again.

stopped for lunch yesterday. faultless excellent food great service. only our third visit but nice chance from the rest on offer in buxton.

When asked if we wanted anything else with our starters we asked for some bread. Really surprised to see it appear on the bill. In France you always get some bread! Otherwise OK but not exceptional.

A party of 10 (8 adults and 2children) ate here for lunch to celebrate our daughter‘a birthday on 1 November. We could not have chosen a better location, menu had something to suit everyone, the atmosphere was just right. Owner totally unfazed by a 2 year old and a five year old wanting to explore the restaurant. The food and wine were excellent and authentic, totally clean plates from all the adults, children not so but realistically this was due to portion size not quality. 2 year old Grandson loved his boeuf bourguignon and even enjoyed some of my snails. One of the party was unhappy with his steak, this was replaced with no quibble and the replacement was perfect. The party without exception all agreed to return both individually and collectively, which is testament to the owner, chef and staff. Daughter said it was her best birthday ever, till her big one next year!

We recognised from the menu that this restaurant was the same model as the Café Rouge chain so ate on a Sunday evening. The staff were friendly and helpful, and keen to explain the menu.Pleasant decor, including a gallimaufry of French memorabilia on the walls. The boudin noir (listed on the menu as boudain noire) was good, and the steak was well presented. All in for four with drinks was £105, which came in at what I had estimated. Pleasant atmosphere.

My husband and I have just enjoyed a first-rate meal of classic French food from an extensive menu, with excellent, well-priced wine to accompany our food. The service was both efficient and friendly, with personal attention from monsieur le patron. A very lucky find! À bientôt, j'espère!

It was such a surprise to find a proper French restaurant in Buxton. We enjoyed savoury tarte tatin (with brie and caramelised onion) and very filling tartiflette.

We chose this restaurant for a meal on a two day reunion event in Buxton. We pre-ordered in advance from the £25 per head group menu. They also do £15 and £20 menus. The event could not have gone better, we were welcomed warmly and the food was delicious and served efficiently by the proprietor and his staff. A lovely atmosphere which everyone in our group thoroughly enjoyed.

Menu is full of great French dishes - really difficult to choose. We had excellent starters and mains - too full for dessert. Lovely bottle of wine to go with it. Despite there being a large party in the service was exemplary. Highly recommended

So very disappointing. Great location but that was it. The specials were ordinary. The wine did not help and the main courses we had would not be served in any bistro of France. Sorry... but this is just not good enough.

It’s been a good while since I had been to a french restaurant so we booked this instead of the usual bar meals, etc. The food was lovely, apparently the frogs legs were good but I didn’t try them. I had poulet Breton and hubby had steak which was massive and cooked how he wanted it. Our friends enjoyed their meals but were told that the veg would be carrots, broccoli and beans and they only got beans but they had run out of a few things so they probably had run out of this. The atmosphere is good but as a reviewer previously had said, some were really loud. The only downside of this restaurant is that the ceilings are low so they can’t have air conditioning and it was so hot, even with all doors open. I would recommend anyone to try this restaurant.

When booking we stated that we were visiting for an anniversary meal and would like a well placed table. Upon arrival it was clear that the best tables were taken but we were invited to choose from the remainder. No other special treatment was proffered. We both thoroughly enjoyed our starters and desert but the main courses (pork and venison) were slightly disappointing.

Outstanding restaurant/bar/cafe with superbly cooked food by a real French chef/owner. Fabulous environment with friendly and efficient staff. Best place for miles around in my opinion. Frequent visitor.

The cooking here is as good as anything on offer in Buxton - a pretty good rendition of a host of French classics with fair prices (mains between £14 and £17). I had the Bavette (French cut steak) which, while not being a particularly generous serving, was flavoursome and richly sauced. The wine selection is good, with a few reasonable quality options at a fair price. Service is good, and there is a very relaxed feel about the place.

We'd booked in advance for an August Tuesday evening but with so much competition for decent restaurants in and around Buxton there were still plenty of seats to be had.

Superb meal here en famille. Between the six of us we sampled steak, poulet breton, parmentier, agneau and the salmon. Everyone was delighted with the meal. We were enjoying the food so much that we each had a dessert and they were equally delicious. The food here is of high quality and the service is polite and unobtrusive. Highly recommend.

We stayed in Buxton for two nights this week and ate in this delightful restaurant on both evenings even though there were several other places to eat in town. The staff were very pleasant, welcoming and helpful both during booking and during the meals. The restaurant and bar area were quite busy even though it was mid-week and the restaurant had a lovely ambience. The menu and the drinks were authentically French and I enjoyed a kir royale apéritif each evening which contained just the right quantity of crème de cassis. The excellent choices for both starters and mains, on both the main menu and daily specials, made it very difficult for us to choose. Everything we ate on each evening was delicious - charcuterie, asparagus au gratin, French onion soup, coq au vin, lamb shank, boeuf bourguignon. Portions were generous and accompanying vegetables were good. To drink with our meals we chose the house red Merlot which was reasonably priced and very palatable. I wish this restaurant was closer to where we live!

We visit this resturant each year when we stay in Buxton for Chatsworth country fair. We go on 2 consecutive night's so we must enjoy it. The food and atmosphere is very good and the staff are very friendly. Cant wait to go again at the end of the month

We were the only table in the restaurant on the evening we visited but were assured that this is not usual. The food was good. The portions were very generous and the price average to type. I would recommend the Red Onion and Brie Tarte Tatin. The service was excellent considering we were the only customers they didn’t rush us and allowed plenty of time between courses.

lovely people, very good food, reasonable prices and good choice of wine at reasonable prices... very central, easy to find.

The food and cocktail was very nice and with us not being overly hungry we had 2 light bites. Dont get me wrong it was lovely and I can only imagen represents French cuisine well. Overall, a nice change for us both but the extravagant price of over £30 has tainted my view of returning in a hurry.

There were 3 adults, 1 teenager and 1 child.

Fancy authentic French food in an informal setting - then look no further. Right in the centre of Buxton close to the Opera House, Crescent, Pump Room, Devonshire Dome etc. A pleasant brasserie style restaurant, not too formal, but not too lively either, with a bar next door.

Nous sommes arrivés sans avoir réservé... après nous avoir dit que c’était complet, le gérant nous a rappelé dans la rue et nous a trouvé une place malgré que nous soyons 5! Exceptionnel, une cuisine savoureuse, un rapport qualité prix sans égal!

Five seniors wanting a meal pre-theatre, booked in advance and our table was ready at the appointed time. Our welcome was warm enough, and the staff were friendlier than the owner who appeared very harassed, unnecessarily so, as his staff appeared to have everything under control.

Meeting up with a friend after work on a summer day for good food and a nice bottle of wine what could be better? Well the plan went wrong.

Apart from the pictures on the wall, there was nothing very French about this place. The food was ordinary. The whole experience was dull and uninspiring. Will not be returning.

Sunday night and everywhere seemed to close at 8 or 9 pm, we walked the streets with no luck, so on our way back to the Palace we searched out La Brass and what a great find, tucked away almost in a back street, no res but they made room, great service,food & reasonably priced, give it a try.

A friend and I stayed 2 nights in Buxton at the lovely old Hall Hotel which is only 5 to 10 minutes walk from the Brasserie de la Cour. We had booked for an evening meal in advance as I didn't know how crowded they got.

The restaurant is not fine dining or pretending to be anything it is not.If you are looking for traditional French food that would have made unadventurous Brits squirm in bygone years,this is the place for you! Snails ,frogs leg,.garlic and onion soup and a delightful owner creating a slightly eccentric Allo' Allo' experience.The old moped outside was a good conversation piece,A little bit of Edith Piaf or Maurice Chevallier would have topped this retro evening off though.

We visited for lunch on a typically cold Buxton June day. We were impressed with the authentic French offerings (yes, it is horse on the specials board we were assured), and the food was good - our party had a wide selection from the menu (not horse) and each of us was happy with our choice - the boeuf bourguignon had particularly high ratings. Service was attentive and helpful. However, we think that more thought should have been paid to the comfort of the diners - the place was decidedly chilly so it didn't feel very welcoming; and every time the door opened there was a blast of that cold Buxton air. It is this that drags down the rating, I'm afraid.

We decided to try here as the kids had always wanted to try Frogs legs, we booked a table for 4 which they just managed to squeeze us in. We sat down and my son asked if anybody here was actually French as he is learning it at school, the French man then replied to him in French and he was so excited. We had a selection of real French starters snails, frogs legs and smoked eels, me and my wife loved them and the kids tried them and liked most of them, they even gave them a empty snail shell as a souvenir. We enjoyed all our food and the service was great aswell.

We visited on a Monday evening. We ordered a house red, and the only choice was a Malbec, which was rough and acidic, unexpected in a French restaurant. The starter of 6 snails was similarly disappointing because the garlic butter was watery and lifeless. The main course of Poulet Frites Grandmere was mixed - the meat and the mushroom gravy were good but the chips tasted and smelt of over-used oil. There was also a salad on the plate - I’d normally expect a vegetable or two with gravy, not a salad. Service was pleasant and attentive. Overall, a disappointing visit and we’d be reluctant to go back - looking at the other reviews, perhaps we were just unlucky.

How nice to enjoy firmly french food - difficult to choose - in a fairly french ambience. Service was good despite pressures of a Saturday night but slightly limited wine list. Separate but not separate bar added to the atmosphere.

Went there for dinner with 4 people. All meals we had were very nice.And the owner was a vey nice man.

In the centre of town, lots of Frech touches inside. Food was good, service friendly if a bit slow , but it was avery busy saturday night. Probably best to book at weekends

This is the place to go for great food, a lovely atmosphere and good service at a reasonable price in Buxton. Totally recommend this place.