The best restaurants in Ilkeston Central Erewash East Midlands

I’ve been to Harper and Finch a few times now and every time it’s been wonderful. I took my grandparents last time and they absolutely loved it! The service is always so friendly and the food will never disappoint - especially with the size of the slices of cake on the afternoon tea! We’ll be back very soon!

This is our local bakery and has been around for many years. Fantastic cobs/breads and rolls, also filled sandwiches available of fantastic quality. Cream cakes, savoury snacks and our all time favourite, the best gingerbread men we have ever had! Unrivalled!

Everything is this bakery always looks so good, bread, cakes and savories with excellent service from the staff.

Ordered at 7.15pm and it arrived within half an hour. I had the seafood taglatteli and garlic bread with cheese. To say it was filling and tasty is an understatement. Also it came in smart containers, not your usual foil cartons. It was the best take away I have had for months. Will definitely be ordering again.

I’ve only heard great things about the Sunday Roast Platters so decided today was the day. So pleased that I did. Everything was fresh, tasty and cooked to perfection. Better quality than any local Carvery and great value for money.

A truly traditional pub, very friendly and helpful and wonderful beer.

Delicious afternoon tea, soft tasty sandwiches, cheese n biscuits, crisps, quiche, grapes, wonderful scones, muffins and victoria sponge and a bag to take the leftovers home. Great experience.

We ate lunch so can't say anything about the rooms, but... Five of us went for Sunday lunch, especially for an 80+ birthday. It. Was. Fabulous. Sunday lunch is something I avoid as so often one or two elements are disappointing - not here! Two types of potatoes, two types of cabbage, two other vegetables, 3 types of meat, delicious gravy and a crisp Yorkshire pudding. All served by fab staff, even the young guys serving and clearing plates were engaging and attentive. Really couldn't fault any of it. Booking essential, will definitely be back. Thank you 🙏

Fantastic pub serving a great selection of cask & keg. Only serve pub snacks ie cobs, sausage rolls & scotch eggs but they are all delicious & superb value. Very friendly staff & lovely welcoming locals including, Tom, Natalie & William 🍻

Very disappointed after all the hype we had heard about it being best fish and chips ever. Can understand why it's closed down now

Go here on a weekly basis. Always a warm welcome from staff. Excellent food from an extensive menu with very fair prices. This cafe is very much part of the local community. Thankyou.

Fantastic Atmosphere, Fantastic Service, Fantastic Owners.

What a lovely little cafe. I called in here whilst my car was being serviced and was greeted with a warm welcome by all the staff who were great The cafe had a real good feeling to it and sold a multitude of things other than food. The food was cooked well, even the eggs which I am funny about but it was perfect for me, I am a white firm, yellow runny kinda guy. The prices are fair, they will never compare with big pub chains but I am always willing to pay a little extra to keep a local shop in business Probably my only gripe was that it opened a little late for me, but I am an early bird so it is nothing new for me to experience. Would I go again? Definitely, the next time I'm in Ilkeston

Top class food , excellent service and good value for money . I'll be back very soon . 👍👍

I would highly recommend this lovely cafe. Tried it for the first time and the coffee was perfect. I loved relaxing in the garden area and the staff are so attentive and friendly. Definitely deserving of the 5 star.