The Old Post Restaurant in Chesterfield

Fabulous little gem of restaurant. A lovely selection of dishes

An absolute gem. We stumbled across it on a Friday night and they fitted the two of us in. What a delight.

Excellent food, friendly staff and great atmosphere

We finally got to eat at the Old Post after many years of wanting to, but never quite managing it. Last year on 20 October, we had booked for our Anniversary dinner, but this was the day of the floods and unfortunately I got a call cancelling our booking. It was well worth the wait on Saturday night as we had booked for one of their renowned taster evenings. It is a beautiful quaint, old building with only about 9/10 tables but this adds to the intimate atmosphere, which is great for a romantic evening. The food is undoubtedly the best we could ever hope to eat in Chesterfield town centre, and is beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. And unusually for a taster evening, they are generous portions. The staff are great at what they do, and we left completely satisfied, and eager to return. But we will need to be quick, as their taster evenings are so popular they do tend to get fully booked very, very quickly!

The old post offers an amazing atmosphere where all are welcome and the staff were extremely helpful and polite. However unfortunately for us doing the tasting menu the food did not quite live up to expectations. As good as everything was cooked (all of the meats were cooked to perfection) every course just seemed to be missing something, mainly seasoning but just needed an extra something to take it up from food you can get anywhere - to food you want to go back for time and time again. A real shame, I think with a few tweaks the tasting menu could be something to rave about.

This place is quaint and cosy. Perfect for couples. The food was delicious. Everything was cooked perfectly. The atmosphere was friendly and relaxed. It's expensive, but definitely worth it!

A bit disappointing, we have wanted to go ever since it opened and we finally went. The food wasn't the best for the money we spent, the fish was over cooked along with the scallops. My steak was ok but not the best. Was considering going for the taster menu but I think I will give it a miss

Really good food, super service.

We were treated to a meal at The Old Post to celebrate our 60th birthdays. The food was outstanding - beautifully cooked and presented. It's a charming venue with friendly service. It's more expensive than a gastropub, but not by very much, and it's well worth the modest difference in cost for food which which would give any fine dining restaurant a run for its money. An absolute delight.

One word - Remarkable I wanted so much to return and this visit has been outstanding. I am not sure I can say anything more, apart from, I look forward to my next visit.

Great food and a great atmosphere to have a relaxing meal, a bit more expensive than the average restaurant but then this is not the average restaurant and is worth every penny 😊

Best restaurant in North Derbyshire. 5 stars in every category. It's a gastronomic experience .

Why this is not in the top 5 Chesterfield restaurants (if not the top) I do not know. It advertises at quality food in a relaxed setting. We had a 30th birthday celebration there this weekend and the quality of the food was exceptional. It is more expensive than pub food, but as a treat and an experience of fine dining, it is well worth it.

Lovely intimate restaurant in chesterfield town centre. Menu is of a good selection. Service was excellent, friendly and attentive. Food was of excellent quality , well cooked and ingredients were all fresh and good quality. Definitely recommend a visit

Have eaten here several times in the past and the experience had been very good. On this latest visit we were both very disappointed with the quality of the food and the rushed speed of service which was decidedly faster than usual. One of the starters was 1 1/2 slices of beetroot wrapped in soggy pastry. Both main courses were overcooked. Overall, certainly not fine dining. Won't be returning.

We visited as a couple on Valentines Day, what a fantastic menu, cosy setting, friendly and attentive service. Absolutely wonderful ❤️

What lovely, intimate dining experience! The Old Post is not a large restaurant so I would recommend booking. We visited on a Thursday evening as a walk in. Food was amazing and the staff were friendly. Worth a repeat visit!

Spent a wonderful valentines evening at the Old post and me and my husband were very impressed. The interior is lovely with a warm and cosy atmosphere. The staff were friendly and very helpful, very attentive but not intrusive. We had a really nice chat with our waitress who gave us lots of information and got us booked in for one of their tasting menu events which I'm really looking forward to. The food was beautiful! High quality and generous portion sizes. We got canapés, starters, sorbet, main, dessert and a lovely box of homemade baileys chocolates to take home. All absolutely delicious! Can't wait to visit again. Perfect for a special occasion or romantic date night.

I visited with my wife and we found that the food and service were excellent. The portions weren’t massive but the food couldn’t have been better. We both had the beef option for our main course and it was beautiful.

Tucked into a corner opposite the donut car park, this restaurant has plenty to boast about. Upon entering we were greeted by smiling front of house staff, perfectly ambient lighting and warmth. The decor matches the history behind the building, with very subtle contemporary tea lights and crockery. Our front of house staff were very attentive, offering time to look over the expansive wine list and selection of bottled premium lagers and ciders. The rosé wine was served in an ornate ice bucket at the top of the table and we were provided a bottle of water for the table without even asking. Whilst the menu is much smaller than most restaurants in the town centre, the vastness of choice and quality of pairings within each meal are top notch. We considered whether we would be able to finish three courses, two of us opted for starter and main with the remainder opting for main and dessert. The food was served promptly at perfect temperature, and the presentation was brilliant. We were given some time to digest before looking over the dessert menu. I recalled they had a small selection of single malt whiskeys ranging from Laphroaig to Glenfiddich, and ordered the former to finish off my meal whilst the rest of our party enjoyed their desserts. I am so happy to have finally tried this restaurant and I have already recommended to several friends. Thank you to the team working this evening and the management running this business. I cannot wait to return.

Lovely food. Sea trout was fantastic. Great attentive service.

Beautiful meal, great service from start to finish. We was treated like VIP guests. The meal was so delicious I’d come back to chesterfield, just to come back here, the chef needs a pay rise 😊 and we came from Birmingham, for the week and this place is a real gem, I highly recommend trying it

Beautiful meal, great service from start to finish. We was treated like VIP guests. The meal was so delicious I’d come back to chesterfield, just to come back here, the chef needs a pay rise 😊 and we came from Birmingham, for the week and this place is a real gem, I highly recommend trying it

On a wet night in Chesterfield we went for supper at The Old Post restaurant. What a throughly enjoyable experience. From the people at the next table to the wonderful staff and the food well it was just superb. Scallops for both of us then calves liver for him and sea trout for me. Treacle tart and the cheese board wine beer and port. Presentation was first class the taste amazing.

Went toThe Old Post for my second visit this year. We had a seven course Tasting menu which was a special offer they had on for three nights. The food was excellent from start to finish, portions were just the right size but was full by the end of the meal. Service was excellent the young ladies explained each course as they came out with out plates. This has got to be the best place to eat in Chesterfield. Will definitely be visiting again.

An absolute Gem, places like this are hard to find. The service was second to none, we were seated given menus and allowed ample time to decide, at no point did we feel pressed. The food came and I had to take a moment to admire the presentation, we were not disappointed. From entry to exit this restaurant offer first class service, food and atmosphere. Would highly recommend this restaurant

Excellent meal. Fine dining at its best. Superb service. Very reasonable prices. Couldn't fault our food at all. My loin of lamb was to die for as was my wife's beef. A must visit restaurant.

Stopped off in Chesterfield overnight and visited The Old Post based on previous reviews,so glad we went,it was a little quiet for a Thursday evening but the food was lovely,scallops and ham hock terrine to start and fillet of beef for main which melted in the mouth.The food was beautifully presented and filling,we didn’t have room for a dessert,which looked lovely.Nice friendly waitress too.

I can't emphasise enough how good this meal was! Went with my wife for our 15th wedding anniversary and we were both absolutely blown away by the food! Not the cheapest meal you will ever go for but when you leave you will know where that money went!! Highly recommended 👌

My now, favourite restaurant in North Derbyshire. Fine dining, without the price tag.

Decided to treat my wife and daughter to dinner here on a Saturday evening. On arrival we were warmly welcomed and presented with menus. A few people on trip advisor have mentioned that the decor is a little dated, we personally loved the quaint dining room and felt we were very comfortable in these surroundings. Lovely warm bread was served followed by our starters. Excellent scallops for me, smoked cod for my wife and pate for my daughter. We all agreed the starters were excellent, particularly the scallops. Mains of Lamb, beef and pork were superb and displayed various cooking techniques and a clearly showed a very competent chef was working the kitchen. Excellent deserts rounded off a superb meal. I have to say the service was faultless and timings perfect. Really enjoyed this experience. Im keeping an eye on the online menus as I dont think the menus changes often and wouldnt want to have the same menu presented.

We have wanted to try The Old Post for a while as its local and has a good reputation. We did and were suitably impressed. Friendly attentative but not intrusive staff. Great food. We will definitely go again

I don’t know how to express my complete satisfaction with this incredible venue, the Chef is a master, the feel of the restaurant is so nice, the front of staff is beyond compare. Please, please, book here, you will be amazed.

After being told about this resturant by a fellow foodie we decided to take a visit. The atmosphere is quaint and it has a very homely feeling. We we greeted friendly by the waitress I think her name was Chantelle and she asked if she could take our coats. After being seated we had a look at the rather tasty wine list and decided on a bottle of white and red both of which were very flavoursome and the price reflected the quality. We were also offered some chilled table water which was replaced everytime we emptied it. Before we ordered our meal, some (what looked like) freshly warm homemade bread and butter came out, which always starts a meal off perfect, in my opinion. We were spoilt for choice as we looked at the well made and thought out menu! I went for the Scallops with pea puree, chorizo, baby gem lettuce, and what I think was red wine vinegar pickled onion. These flavours went together like a symphony. The pea puree was smooth and had a slight sweetness that went together with the sweet PERFECTLY cooked scallops while the pan-fried chorizo added the earthy but fatty flavour needed. This only to have the pickled onion cut through the oiliness of the chorizo. After the delicious starters my mouth was watering for more. I went for the lamb rump (which didn't have the texture or fattyness of a rump as it tasted more like the fillet to me) this was accompanied by a sweet but not overly sweet parsnip puree, beautifully cooked Carrots that had a slight bite to them, wonderfully cooked dauphinous potatoes with a slight garlic taste through the many layers. This was all complemented with a delicious, clear, glossy lamb jus. Its safe to say there wasn't a morsel left on the plate. I could comment on what my Partner and friend had however I've left this out for ease of reading but to sum it up in a nutshell, my friends beef was cooked to a perfect medium rare and my partners pork belly just fell apart. It was incredible. Luckily we still had room for dessert and we chose a cheeseboard and the Chef made us a dessert platter for 3 and the taste of the homemade lemon posset is a memory I shall treasure. All in all this Chef is an incredible talent, the place is wonderful and the waiting on staff are credits to this place. The food is exceptional and its safe to say we shall be frequenting this wonderful hidden gem as much as we can. How this place hasn't got a rosette is beyond me because it certainly has everything needed to acclaim one. We've booked in for the 7 course taster menu on the 4th of May and we can't wait. Well-done guys. It was incredible and I can't thank you enough. See you soon Louis, Zoe and Bob

A fantastic spot. Great food, lovely atmosphere and very cosy. Staff really helpful. Well worth a visit

Fantastic atmosphere, fantastic service and fantastic food. What a fabulous birthday meal for my partner and me. Everything was superb.

Ambience lovely, food very very good, attention to detail great, waitress lovely, the chef came out to converse with us, would definitely recommend

Best meal I have had for a long time, food excellent, service excellent. What more could you wish for. Thank you for a lovely night Hilary

Just got in from an absolutely delicious meal here. Myself & my husband had a starter and main ( all different) each course excellent. Lovely restaurant, serving consistently top class food! Cant recommend highly enough

Had a lovely evening meal! Food was delicious and the restaurant is so cosy! Will definitely be going back soon

Really tasty meal, friendly service and cosy atmosphere, I will definitely be back to try other dishes on their menu

Loved it food was amazing well worth the money lovely lady front of house very welcoming .

Our first visit to the Old Post but won’t be our last. Interesting, tasty food with beautiful presentation. The host, Delia, had just the right balance of friendliness balanced with professionalism. Lovely atmosphere. We felt welcome and relaxed straight away. Highly recommend this restaurant.

I've been wanting to visit this restaurant for years but always cried off so since it is now open again my partner and I visited last night. Why have I waited so long is now my cry. It's a fantastic setting for dinner but that belies the quality of the food. We both started with the scallop and chorizo with pea puree, a simple starter but easily spoiled. The scallops were cooked perfectly and it was nice they were served with the roe, the chorizo crisp and with a paprika flavour that goes so well with scallops. The pea puree was as smooth as you could want. Round 1, clean plates! For main course I chose the fillet beef and madam chose the smoked cod loin. My beef was cooked to perfection and she said the cod was the same but with a not overpowering smoking. The little eye-opener on mine was the mushroom pastie that was served with it. My fillet melted in the mouth and both mains were neither too large or too small. Round 2, clean plates. I had a desert but madam chose to just have coffee. I chose the date and hazelnut pudding with a black treacle sauce and ice cream. The pudding was light and full of flavour, the sauce heavy with black treacle went perfectly and the ice cream rounded dessert so well that I only took an after photo. With 2 coffees and a nice bottle of 2016 Rioja and a bill of just over £110 for both of us we will be visiting again, very soon! P.S madam always gets effusive over napkins and I'm pleased to report proper linen used here.

We had a lovely two-course meal here, just before the Christmas break. Food quality was very high, well served, nice atmosphere at and it seemed good value. We would definitely come back.

Five star food. Three star ambience. If the interior could be modernised it would better complement the excellent, well-executed modern menu.

I cannot rate this place highly enough, the food is wonderful, lovely atmosphere, really friendly owners. Can't wait to visit again!

Cannot fault our evening. Service was great and food was excellent. Reasonably priced for the quality of food. Will definitely be back.

Visited for an anniversary meal and we were blown away. The food and service was excellent. Our starters and mains were perfectly cooked and presented, however, to let you into a secret, the treacle and orange tart will make you reassess your dessert expectations!

This was our first visit to The Old Post and it was only after I drove past 2 nights before and realised there were diners inside that I knew the place was open. The food was genuinely outstanding, every ingredient was perfect and the dishes...

I thought for a long time that the Old Post Restaurant was closed. Didn't even realise they were operating a take-away service during lockdown! We went there last night, I did not take photos of the food, we were all too busy eating and enjoying...

Stunning place. Food, service & atmosphere is perfect

Delicious dishes, expertly cooked and presented with great service and at a competitive price! What more can you want? We have never had a dish that was anything other than fabulous on the many occasions we’ve visited this restaurant and Saturday night was no exception....

Friendly greeting, superb food great service,both had the beef highly recommended, accompaniments cooked perfect.

This was my first visit to the restaurant and I can’t believe it took me so long to find this little gem. They opened especially for me and my friends to celebrate my big birthday and the food was wonderful. Even the wine and Prosecco...

Ate a wonderful 3 course meal here on Saturday evening. It’s so nice to be able to enjoy dinner in the restaurant again. The food really is delicious, Martin is a magnificent chef, and Delia offers a fantastic front of house service. Excellent wine tops...

The food was amazing, real fine dining at reasonable prices. Service was quick with iced water presented without having to ask. The courses came in a timely manner expected of cook to order fresh food. Varied wine list & advice offered if needed.

We've eaten and had take away from The Old Post several times and are never disappointed. The food is always excellent, with a good variety of dishes to choose from with an excellent wine list. It's a nice cosy atmosphere for dinner and the service...

Even though The Old Post are only offering collect meals, the quality still remains the same along with a excellent price. 👏👏👏 Martin and Delia. Can’t wait to visit your restaurant once restriction have been lifted.

One of the best meals we have had in lockdown. We like to have a drink before dinner so we paid by bank transfer and arranged for Central taxis to collect it and bring it to us, which went without a hitch, a great idea....

Ordered the takeaway menu for Valentines Day. Exceptional food and value. Several courses through from canapés to chocolate truffles. All ready exactly on time. Highly recommended and looking forward to a visit once it reopens fully.

Collected 9 meals tonight across most of the menu. Food and service was exceptional. Delia and Martin offer sensational food and deserve your fully support in the very hard hit hospitality sector. Chesterfield needs restaurants like this. Trust me you will not be disappointed in...

My wife and I have just enjoyed probably the nicest take away meal. Actually this restaurant is serving its menu as a takeaway due to covid so dont think your having any run of the mill takeaway,oh no this is a gastonomical feast. My wife...

Had a dine at home meal from the restaurant this weekend. Good choice of meals on the menu. Ordering was very friendly and collection was safe and efficient with meals labelled well and hot. The quality of meal was excellent with more than enough to...

We ordered 3 courses from the Dine at Home menu last night and the food was a absolutely stunning! Extras included in the price such as bread & oils and a little sweet treat to finish. It was perfectly packed so we could easily serve...

Where do I start....the atmosphere was very relaxed and it felt like you were relaxing in your own front room. Then the food arrived..i don’t think I have eaten a fillet steak like it. It melted in the mouth and the red wine jus that...

Second visit since The Old Post reopened. Seriously amazing food, with wine to match. The service is super friendly & the place has a nice calming vibe. Cannot wait to return soon!

Went just before lockdown. Absolutely beautiful food and wine. Lovely service. Nice and cosy. Will definitely return soon.

I had an evening here with friends. Delightful salmon starter, followed by monkfish then an incredible selection of desserts. Wine list very reasonable & some great choices. I love the cute ice cold bottles of water brought to the table & lovely breadboard brought immediately...

Best restaurant by far in Chesterfield!

So looking forward to the return of this restaurant and was not disappointed. Had an excellent experience. The food was fantastic and the service exemplary. We were made very welcome and made to feel we could pace the night as we wished. The field mushroom...

Fantastic food and great front of house, resulted in a wonderful meal. We had 3 courses, with each being flawless - high quality ingredients, cooked and presented well! Highly recommend a visit, and will certainly be back soon. Save room for desert, the Crème brûlée was delicious.

We walked past this restaurant many times during lockdown and I always said I would visit. Keeping the promise to myself, we booked a table as soon as it reopened and I'm so glad we took the plunge! Very friendly welcome and a quick explanation...

5 star service and 5 star food. Had an amazing meal here with absolutely no complaints at all. We were booked to come here in April for my sons birthday but of course this was cancelled because of Covid. Wonderful friendly service with a smile...

Can't recommend enough. Wonderful food thoroughly enjoyed so did the rest of the diners in that night. Staff amazing.

The experience was not for us the prices are sky high and the food wouldn't fill a child couldn't wait to go macdonalds after

Recently under new management, and possibly will take some time to adapt. Food not as good as it was, and service depended greatly on who was serving you.