13/04/2019: A small village pub with great restaurant. We met friends here as half way between Lincoln & Newark. Intimate room, great atmosphere & very friendly staff. Good choice of menu with a specials menu as well. I had Morocaan lamb tagine which was very tasty - would have preferred normal couscous to giant couscous but that just me. Sticky toffee pudd I g to follow - yum yum. Good selection of tea & coffee. Did not fee l rushed in any shape or form. Will be visiting again.

31/03/2019: My Mother’s Day treat today was Sunday lunch.

15/04/2019: Visited here for the first time, for lunch, today, & was very impressed.

14/04/2019: The only destination in the area that I enjoy every mouthful of the beautifully prepared food served by lovely waiting staff - well done and keep it up!

18/04/2019: Our lunch was once again excellent. We started with a cocktail followed by a three course lunch. Can recommend the gin & figs cocktail. Each dish was superb with interesting presentations and wonderful flavours. The service was superb. Faultless.

03/04/2019: Most of the food was amazing! The service was great and it’s a lovely restaurant. Just make sure your bill is as it should be, we found extra items we hadn’t had and were charged a different menu price for our food, all sorted with no fuss though (just wonder how many people notice).

17/04/2019: Interior was throwback to an earlier era very tastefully done. Service was exemplary. Drinks were great and reasonably priced. The cake is something to definitely try. Be sure to stop off here on your way back down Steep Hill.

17/04/2019: The staff are friendly and the food is good value for money. Well worth a visit especially if you want a break as you walk up Steep Hill

07/04/2019: Excellent breakfast here with friends. Service with a smile. Fab medium full English breakfast and a mug of tea. Very popular so busy at peak times. Loads of motorbikes to admire in the car park too if you are into all that but you don’t have to be to eat here. Will be returning.

07/04/2019: we go most weekends for a mother-daughter meal. As always, it is quick and friendly service. Food is good, hot and plentiful. Music is good and you can always get a seat. Thanks

14/04/2019: I loved it so much here that I went back a couple of weeks later. Amazing food and brilliant service. Can’t wait to visit again

14/04/2019: Booked based on other reviews for a late lunch with my niece, nephew and son. Loved the warm welcome and the service remained faultless.

19/04/2019: We have eaten at this restaurant on many occasions over the years, and whether we have ordered one of their juicy steaks, cooked exactly as ordered, or have chosen one of their beautiful Italian dishes made with aubergines, the high standards of cooking maintained by their chef are always apparent, and we have never been disappointed.

15/04/2019: A really tasty meal and a lovely atmosphere. Couldn’t fault it. It’s welcoming, relaxed and served us a deliciously dinner.

19/04/2019: This is a fantastic place! Went last night with family to celebrate birthdays. Rang before and asked if they could make a cake. The food was outstanding. Something for everyone from age 15 to 75!

16/04/2019: Visited on a Saturday night with friends. Although the menu isn't huge there is something for everyone. The food is imaginative and well cooked. Jessie is excellent as front of house, she has the ability to smooth over any potential issues and is very knowledgeable about the food and wine. All of us enjoyed our meal and will return in the not too distant future.

17/04/2019: Visited for the first time tonight, very polite staff, beautiful food and a lovely clean restaurant. Couldn’t put any faults on our meal we will definitely be coming back.

13/04/2019: A hidden gem of a restaurant. Wonderful food and a very pleasant atmosphere. All staff very helpful. We would really recommend this to everyone. The broad menu will suit all all tastes.

12/04/2019: You can forgive the faint smell of cat pee, if there’s anything to make up for it. Sadly, there wasn’t. My wife is from the local area, so we bring the kids to stay with family on a regular basis. We eat out at different places, and we always hope to find somewhere local that we can go back to. We’ve been there before, under different management, and we hoped for better this time, but we were sorely disappointed.

11/04/2019: Just had a beautiful meal in very pleasant surroundings, thoroughly enjoyed it

08/04/2019: Visited on Sunday for a cheeky gin on the front. Nipped in to see if ang bad snacks but these afent served kn a Sunday the lovely land lady did me some roast potatoes with a side of homemade gravy they were delicious!! Thankyou

06/04/2019: Lovely food and service as always this lunchtime. I had a delicious lasagne and my friend, who is coeliac, had a vegetarian burger. She wasn't sure what to pick as she can't have gluten or maize, but the waitress was extremely helpful,suggesting options and checking with the kitchen to make sure she would be ok with what she ordered. Lovely surroundings and atmosphere. Recommended.

19/04/2019: Although it was half an hour before they closed, they still welcomed me for lunch, and served a wonderful meal. I could not fault the food or the service - both were excellent.

17/04/2019: Took a lunch party for my 50th and we emailed the order through ahead of time. Their internet was down that day so had to order all over again! Food was great, if a little creamy at times. Friends enjoyed the pancake dish.

10/04/2019: We are so lucky to have this restaurant in Whaley, makes me wonder why we don’t visit much more often. Visited on a Wednesday night and it seemed to be full of regulars - although everyone received a really warm welcome. Tonight’s food was fantastic. Razor clams, antipasto, calzone and seafood risotto were all absolutely delicious and incredible value for money. Won’t leave it too long before we’re back again.

07/04/2019: An absolutely outstanding Italian restaurant. We were lucky enough to get a cancellation for Sat after ringing to reserve on Tuesday. The food is simply wonderful. We shared a platter for 2 for starters which was a selection of meat, bread and olives. Divine! I had the best seafood pizza I have ever tasted and bf had 4 cheeses pizza which he devoured. Great wine selection. The value and quality of the food is second to none. Really lovely ambience with hardworking and v pleasant members of staff. We can't wait to go back.

19/04/2019: Absolutely amazing eve with fantastic food , was looked after very well by All :-) we had starters main & drinks . Would definitely recommend .

19/04/2019: Absolutely fantastic food, even my dad - the ‘curry connoisseur’ was mesmerised by the chicken madras he had.

15/04/2019: We visited Stones again recently for lunch with friends and enjoyed another superb meal. The hosting and service are always impeccable, with a lovely balance between friendly and efficient, for which the young staff deserve great credit - they have obviously been well-trained! The quality of the food throughout the meal was of the highest standard, all beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. This is now our "go to" restaurant for a leisurely lunch with friends or family and we look forward to our next visit some time soon. In the meantime, we have booked to dine at the newly opened Bluebell at South Wingfield to experience the Stones effect at the new place - I'm sure we won't be disappointed! We cannot recommend Stones highly enough - if you live within reach or are visiting the Derbyshire area, it is well worth a visit.

14/04/2019: Service excellent, as was the food. We will definitely recommend Stones.... Atmosphere very relaxing and the menu had a good selection of courses. We throughly enjoyed our lunch here.