Absolutely delicious fine dining. Loved every dish. Worth every penny including the excellent wine pairing. Worked out to be 11 courses if you include the amuse-bouche dishes! Book in advance to avoid disappointment as this is the best place and only fine dining restaurant in Matlock. Highly recommended!
Perfect tasting menu. Great wines to pair with. Couldn’t fault the food etc. only thing is if you don’t get a conservatory table to feel a little hemmed in. Definitely visit again.
This was a recommendation from a friend and it was worth the hour and a half drive! The story I was told was that the chef was a Michelin star chef working in London, who was sick of the rat race and relocated to Matlock in Derbyshire. My partner and I opted for the 7 course taster menu and what a sensation that was. EVERY dish was an explosion in the mouth of complimentary flavours and textures. With the appetisers, the sour dough bread and the mous bouches , it turned out to be almost 10 courses. Just look at the photos! Unbelievable! The location is beautiful too. The outside terrace overlooks the river and the sounds of the water creates at truly romantic setting. The staff were excellent too and I’m surprised that Stones doesn’t already have a Michelin star! Out of this world and I would recommend everyone that likes food to try it! @ £80 per person, it is an absolute bargain. For food like this you would pay double that in London!
Was in the area for a long weekend away and booked Stones to celebrate my partners birthday. What a great choice. Food was fantastic and reasonably priced for the quality. The service was great and the location was lovely too. Would highly recommend if you’re visiting the area.
We live locally, but this was our 1st visit. We were not disappointed. Great atmosphere, fabulous food, and attentive service! It was an extremely cold evening but popped outside to have a nosey at the alfresco dining area... as per photos. We will be returning.
Tasting Menu Stones Matlock One of our favourite restaurants Dining at this quintessential place is very special and in a beautiful location. This is one of our favourite restaurants that we have visited numerous times. The food they serve is always excellent. We chose their Autumn 8 course tasting menu which at £62.50 is amazing value. You also get Snacks, Amuse Bouche & Bread with flavoured butter. (Some restaurants count these as part of the tasting menu) You don't have to have the tasting menu. They offer a choice of - Two Courses £39.50 Three Courses £47.50 Served at Lunch & Dinner Staff are very friendly and helpful. Service was brisk,efficient and professional. If you've never had a tasting menu before, this is a must try at a very realistic price.
We tried to get a table for the weekend of the Queen’s Jubilee but it was fully booked so settled on a Wednesday. Absolutely nothing to fault. Amazing menu and great value for what we ate, everything was so delicious. Service was impeccable and we had a table with an outside view so it was lovely to have some early summer evening vibes.
Very beautifully presented and well thought out taster menu, a real feast for the eyes and treat for the taste buds. Service was friendly, swift and attentive. One of our favourites and the first restaurant we wanted to be back in as the pandemic hopefully peters out.
Stones is located at 1 Dale Rd, Matlock DE4 3LT, UK
You can contact Stones at +44 1629 56061
You can find directions to Stones by following this map link