Dine in in Derby

“The food was incredible, the staff were really friendly & we felt it was fairly good value. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience & we'll definitely order from there again - it certainly lives up to the high standards set by the previous owners. The taste of the food was very refined & had a lot of different flavours - I found myself wanting to lick the plate clean, it was that good! The portion sizes felt a little smaller than we were used to, especially compared to the previous owners, but mainly on the rice & nann - it certainly didn't feel like they skimped on the meat or fish in the mains though. In-fact, my wife commented that for a fish curry, you usually just get a few small flakes, whereas from here she had some very large chunks - very impressed.”

“Great environment and customer service. The food is lush! It's my friends favourite Thai restaurant place and now it's my favourite one, too. It's currently got a food hygiene and business rating of very good 5 star score by Derby City Council to date. I can't wait to dine out there again! It's a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating from me, too.”

“Nice big haddock at a good price. Decent chips. Enjoyed.”

“5 start food 5 start service everything was more than expected. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere is great and staff is very friendly. I recommend it to everyone I came from Birmingham with my friends and did not expect such food and service from this place it was an extremely pleasant surprise. I am definitely coming back here again. Thank you guys you are doing great keep it up.”

“Superb authentic cuisine in a unique environment. A real treat for the palate and the eye. Jackie was a most welcoming host. A very enjoyable evening was had in this little gem of a restaurant.”

“Can’t say enough good things about this place, which is under new management. Extremely welcoming hosts, serving delicious and authentic Indian cuisine that is second to none. Delicate flavours, spiced just right while not being oily at all. Have been twice already just this week and will definitely be going back for more. Give it a try and you’ll be going back for more!”

“Great looking menu pity we were the only gusts there at the time. Would loved to have had a chat with the wonderful Polish people. We intend to visit Poland on our next adventure and would have liked to have had some tips and pointers on places to visit and food to try. We'll go again for definite and would recommend it to anyone. Cheers!”

“Lovely cafe, the staff are interactive, relaxed and cheerful, their ordering service is just as good”

“Really friendly community cafe with a pleasant atmosphere. Nice to see doggies welcomed , had a really nice ruby hot chocolate. Unfortunately I was too late for food as they close at 2.30 on sat.”

“It was the lads Christmas party and decided to come to the Bull Shed for our meal. The food was delicious and the ambiance was lively. Although we had to wait between courses, we had a lot of catching up to do. The lamb chop was worth that wait.”

“My first time here and it’s a really great and modern addition to Uttoxeter. Service was fab and food was really good. Please add the Chicken Milanese to the normal lunch menu! I’ll definitely be coming back.”

“I went here at around 11:30am for a Breakfast Cob, I had 2 hash browns, bacon. All was cooked amazingly, hash browns were wonderful and soft and bacon was probably the best I've ever tasted (no joke). Please go here if you need food in Tutbury!”

“Lovely large pub, very clean and tidy. Plenty of seating indoors and outside, and plenty of drink choices. This pub is very well known for keeping great beer so is a must for any ale drinkers, they've won many awards. It does get very busy especially at weekends, but has a lovely friendly atmosphere. I highly recommend a visit”

“A friend and I arrived without booking and the staff were very accommodating, we had to depart by 7.30, but arriving at 6.15 gave us plenty of time. I had king prawn and chorizo penne which was really good. Followed by cheese cake accompanied by a glass of fizz. Really good food and very good service.”

“Staff were very nice and food was amazing. Generous portions to say the least. Great atmosphere. Lovely place.”

“The food was fantastic—served promptly, piping hot, and cooked to perfection. I enjoyed every bite! The atmosphere was cosy and inviting, with a lovely homely charm. Highly recommend!”

“Myself and my partner were travelling for a Rally and wanted to go up night before. I rang here and they said staying over in Motorhome wasn't a problem as long as we had a meal and drinks which wasn't a problem for us. Rang on the way on Thursday 29/05/2025 to confirm and was told maybe busy due to Classic car show which is held there on Thursday nights (but do ring to confirm this). But we were still welcome. The place as drove in was amazing with big lake view. We parked up and went in and was greeted by friendly, welcoming lovely staff and owners. James and his team really helpful and friendly. We bought drinks which was reasonably priced. We had the carvery which was absolutely amazing and so tasty and hot definitely worth the money. The place is so clean and tidy. The whole building inside and outside is lovely to look at. There is plenty of seating inside and outside with garden seating area overlooking the lake. Plenty of parking. The walk around the lake was nice and seeing all the ducks and Canadian geese. There is fishing allowed and rules which are in view. We are hoping to stop here again in few weeks. So if travelling and want to stop for night give them a ring. Cannot fault this place. Definitely going again and recommend. Reading the history of the building is interesting. Nice village to travel through. We woke to amazing view and so quiet in the night.. They also cater for various functions..”

“Amazing venue, the decor is a riotous mixture Hollywood and middle east the food is Amazing and great value for money, The thing that really makes it special is the warmth of the welcome from the super friendly, helpful and perfectly polite staff in particular Navpreet who was too modest to appear in the pictures.”

“Been there 3 times now and can say everytime I have gone the food has been amazing! I have been with company too. We've tried the pizza, burgers, hot honey chicken, beef stroganoff and all of it has tasted so good. The chef's are so talented. For the cost and for what it is, it's just presented perfectly to me. Keep going!”

“Second time with family we really enjoyed the food and atmosphere, great taste, cool staff 10ish of 10 thanks”

“I’ve been coming to Istanbul Restaurant regularly, and every time is a great experience. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and consistent no matter what I order. The chefs are amazing and clearly take pride in their work. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and beautifully decorated. It’s a comfortable place to enjoy a meal, whether you’re with friends, family, or just grabbing a quick bite. What really makes this place special is the staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly and welcoming. They talk to you with genuine kindness and make you feel right at home. Overall, Istanbul Restaurant is my go-to spot. Great food, great service, and a great vibe what more could you ask for?”

“We hadn't visited for a few year's, but I used to bring my grandmother regularly for lunch before she went in a nursing home. Booking there today after her funeral was the perfect farewell. We booked a table for 7 people, we had a mixture of the main menu and the festive menu. The food was delicious, cooked perfectly and excellent value for money. It was a lovely atmosphere and we had the loveliest of servers. Thank you so much, we will make sure we return more often”

“Our number one choice for a Friday night treat, we’ve been using “Steve’s”for a number of years now and never had any reason to complain either with the service but more importantly, the quality of the food which as always been prepared to a high standard. Keep up the good work guys!”

“Had a team dinner we were approximately 20 people, made a reservation and got there and everything was set up very nicely! The food was delicious really felt like the chefs were able to bring out the authentic flavours of Nepal. Great hospitality, efficient service - bit slow maybe due to the large orders but nonetheless a very pleasant experience.”

“I recommended everyone who wants to do small get together like bday parties for 25-30 people we really enjoy alot food, their service and environment as well. Everything so so good also staff was really nice. Thanks for making our day special.”

“Lovley cost pub and friendly staff. Food was beautiful and didn’t take too long to come out. Would definitely come again. Would love to try the Sunday lunch next time Thankyou”

“What a fantastic real ale pub with a great selection of beers, with a variety brewed on site, and all at a very reasonable price particularly if you’ve got a CAMRA membership. Tried several beers all of which were very tasty and exceptionally well kept. The pub has a traditional feel with several different rooms, and railway associated memorabilia. Staff were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations. Food is available although I only managed the delicious Cheese and Onion Cob. Well worth a visit and handy for both the railway and bus stations.”

“On a random trip to Derby we decided to eat lunch here. Great food for a good price. The portion size was good too! I would go again.”