The best restaurants in East Midlands

Fortunately there were spaces left in the car park when we arrived and one table available. It seems really crowded when you go in but it was OK when we sat down. I had the bau bun special for starters and there were two tasty buns stuffed with meat. For main I had the liver and mash special which was great apart from I couldn’t finish the mountain of mash! Good selection of beers including the home brewed ale which was great. On the expensive side for a in but probably on a par with most good pub restaurants around.

Chester’s take out is fantastic! Each month I travel to Chesterfield from North Wales to see family but always try to stop here for a late lunch. Food is amazing and incredible value for the huge portions they serve. Great taste, great service, always a pleasure to stop by. Thank you guys 🙏

No reservations, great food especially the crispy cauliflower! Really good service too, quick, polite, polished. Excellent choice for a romantic dinner! Some good vegan and vegetarian options too, plus non alcoholic beer on draft.

Wonderful food, excellent service and a fabulous restaurant. Lovely friend staff. Can't wait to go again!!

Booked a table for my husbands birthday on recommendation as we are not from the area...Very disappointed!!!...Ordered starters and my sons arrived with a hair in!!!...Got sent back to be replaced but we had all finished our starters when his arrived.... My husbands main arrived with fries that were cold!!...Again sent back.. Member of staff came to the table when the new fries had been replaced for HOT ones to ask if he was now enjoying his fries!!!!...RUDE.. We had planned on having sweets as when we booked they had said his sweet would come out with a candle etc but given the above we decided to pay and leave as the evening had been very disappointing and ruined...I did speak with the manager who apologised and spoke with the chef who waivered our drinks and same Member of staff (who asked about fries,informed us that the starter with the hair in had been taken off the bill!!!...definitely needs a course in customer service as was made to feel by her that we had no reason to complain....Our bill wasn't cheap!!!)....I don't write reviews but felt compelled to as a birthday meal was ruined

We were staying in Buxton and this place had been recommended. It was that good we went twice. First visit The place was packed. Brilliant food and piping hot. Cocktails were not to my taste. The staff wee at tentative and friendly. Even though the place was packed food came out without a delay. Second visit Not as good as the start. I had an issue with the food but the manageress sorted it. The staff were once again friendly and attentive. Will defo go back next time I’m in Buxton.

Had a wonderful day today at the Forge. Food was delicious, as ever. Staff were very responsive and attentive, even sang happy birthday when they brought the cake out. Everyone enjoyed. I would definitely recommend if you want a good meal and pleasant surroundings, with staff that care and go the extra mile. Thank you to everyone at the Foge Inn

Everything really good except for one strange thing. On checking the bill more closely later I found that I had been charged 1p each for the three glasses of TAP water given for "Service". If I'd known that at the time, I'd have taken 3p off the 15 pound tip I gave at the end. One pettiness deserves another?

Beautiful restaurant, with lovely food and reasonably pricing! The atmosphere was lovely, as was the decoration. The staff were also very welcoming. But make sure you book as it was quite busy, even on a Monday night!

We visited here for dinner tonight, as it is by far our favourite place to eat out in Stamford. The food and service as always was incredible - right from arriving and being greeted straight away, to such immaculate and friendly service from our brilliant server - Mujtoba - he couldn’t have done more for us and you just couldn’t ever fault him. He was brilliant! We are always so impressed by our experience eating here and will certainly be back again very soon! The manager was also super friendly as always & makes such an effort. Definitely recommend you try this gem out! Thank you for having us 🙏

Awesome food and service, always a pleasure visiting, it’s one of our favourite restaurants, they always make us feel welcome and the atmosphere and food is amazing.

Had a freshly cooked mini fish chips and peas meal deal and my mate went for the scampi meal deal. Both meals were lovely. Tried other chippies nearby and after reading the reviews we opted for Kostas this time. We weren't disappointed.

This was quite literally the nicest roast I've had in my life!

One of the very best pubs in Lincoln, staff are top notch as are all the beers on offer. An excellent place to while away and afternoon or a quick one to catch up with mates on the way up or down Steep Hill!

Went for meal with friends and did not disappoint. Real Italian food at a reasonable price. Meals are quite large so only had a main but the starters also looked delicious (also large). Garlic bread was the best I've ever tasted. Belissimo