The best restaurants in Derbyshire Dales East Midlands

Nice, sprawling café by the side of the popular walking and cycling Monsal Trail. Cakes, hot drinks, pizza and beer all served both inside and outside even in the rain.

Food took a while to arrive. Then arrived separately! Mine was stone cold! Mentioned it to staff... didn't seem bothered!

Our favourite place to visit when in matlock bath, friendly staff,

Wonderful place to spend a few hours. I'm a 79yr old and it's my local

Came here for lunch and the chef even managed to undercook the chips

Great selection of take out stuff,watch the prices though.

By far our favourite pub in Matlock. Always clean and well run with polite, attentive staff. A real varied menu with tapas now every day, which is delicious, and really good value. An all-round great pub, and the goats cheese pizza is great. Real good selection of beer, cider and ales on tap. We don't even mind the wonky tables as they have plenty of beer mats (lol).

staying in the area and popped in for an early evening meal not having been there before. Nice atmosphere and dogs running everywhere but food arrived served on a manky looking old chopping board, so when the waitress asked if there was anything i would like i said yes a plate to eat it off, not a chopping board and she just walked off. Ordered the beef lasagne the top of which was served in a red hot skillet which i burned my hand on. the top of the lasagne was burnt solid and disguised by melted cheese and it gave me a bad stomach all night. Please stop trying to be trendy and use a plate to serve food on.

I have had dinner last night and lunch today. Both times has been above expectations. Much better than many other pub around Sheffield. I had beef Cheek and burger. Great location in the middle of Peak District. Staff friendly and on top of service

I was staying at the hotel so also had the breakfast and packed lunch, which were included in the price. However, I chose to have dinner in the restaurant each night as well and was not disappointed so will review that. First night I had pork tenderloin, the second chicken ballotine and finally the guinea fowl. All beautifully served and extremely well cooked. I really like the fact that the glasses of wine are very well priced so you do not feel as though you are paying over the odds in comparison to a bottle (although I am sure they would have saved a bottle for me behind the bar so I could have a glass from it each night). Along with the food, what really stands out are the staff - delightful and whenever I have gone I feel very well looked after particularly as I am a solo traveler. They have kept some of the outdoor pods (well, small greenhouses to be fair) that were installed during the pandemic, which means if you want to dine with your dog you can. Unfortunately, my dog is too excitable in an enclosed space when food is around so not an option for me (although would probably provide some entertainment for those dining in the conservatory part of the restaurant).

We had a great meal here. The service was warm and friendly and the food was beautifully cooked and presented. The only thing that could be improved would be to have salt and pepper grinders rather than the table salt and pepper which were more suited to a greasy spoon cafe rather than the great restaurant that it was. I would definitely recommend eating here

Great setting. Elegant dining room. But let down by slow service - one hour wait for food to be served - menu inaccurate, food appeared to have been kept warm in kitchen for too long, not good quality ingredients. For that quality overpriced.

Went for lunch today. My husband had roast beef and I had the chicken supreme absolutely delicious and good value. Will definitely return.

Popped in Easter Sunday for a quick drink whilst on a walk. Staff very busy but still welcoming. Had a cracking homemade Scone. The view is amazing over the valley.

Enjoyed afternoon tea at the Cavendish restaurant at Chatsworth house as a birthday treat. It’s expensive but it was exquisite. The venue is lovely. We had great service and at no time were we rushed. The choice of tea/ coffee is fantastic. Our server was happy to make recommendations on choices. All the food was delicious - from the soup starter to the exquisite cakes. A palette cleanser of Elderflower sorbet was delicious. Great choice of sandwiches and a delicious Welsh rarebit Bon Bon. Warm scones, jam & cream. We all enjoyed the afternoon tea very much in beautiful surroundings.