Gourmet dining experiences in Derby

“What an amazing hidden gem of a restaurant! We ordered the three-course set menu, and every dish was delicious. The best naan bread i've ever had too! The atmosphere was nice and welcoming, and the service was excellent from start to finish. Highly recommended!”

“Great food in a relaxing atmosphere. The staff and service are brilliant and they make you feel welcome as soon as you walk in. Been here many times over the last few years and really enjoy walking round the marina where this restaurant is located as well. Nice to have places like this within a short drive.”

“Came her for my lads 19th from a recommendation from a friend. The food was amazing, I had the garlic chicken my fussy kid's opted for the chicken nuggets and chips. There was ten of us in total and the staff were brilliant changing the menu to suit some of the less adventurous. You can bring your alcohol which for me is a massive bonus and price wise You'll get no complaints from me. Big shout out to shed, top man.”

“Very nice, The person who took my order was very welcoming and helpful, and I felt very comfortable. I am definitely coming back”

“Wow! Caught a last minute booking for the ten course - yes TEN - tasting menu. Fab-u-lous! Something so wrong yet right about starting with the unmistakable taste of a Big Mac from the first course but we then cantered through so many creative and sumptuous dishes, each painstakingly presented and introduced by her enthusiastic and friendly team. Start with a cocktail and then enjoy taking your time with the wide choice of wines to suit all tastes (and budgets). We went with a Montrachet as it was a special occasion and the food deserved a wine to match. But please don’t make a reservation - it was hard enough to get one this time!”

“We were visiting Tutbury, and stumbled across this lovely café. We only had drinks but even those were nice. The caramel latte is my favourite ☕ The staff were helpful and friendly. The toilets are on the left hand side of the café, and we're spacious and clean. I would recommend this café.”

“Great food. Lovely atmosphere and friendly service. 110 percent recommend”

“By far the best pizza place in Derby! We don’t go anywhere else for pizza now. Always perfect pizzas, on time and awesome staff. Family owned business for years and my partner has been using them since he was a kid and says they’ve always been brilliant!! Absolutely amazing!!”

“The owners of the cafe are very nice ladies, friendly to everyone and they serve food themselves. I liked the fet cheese on sourdough (with avocado and nuts), and also the egg on sourdough was lovely. Feels like home. Definitely recommending it”

“Beautiful place. And the cafe was lovely too. The staff were really nice and pleasant. Very nice place to have lunch. Highly recommend lakeside Bistro.”

“Food was amazing. Service was fantastic. Was very busy. Only thing I could fault is the lighting. It's not bright enough. Would definitely go again.”

“We actually got a take away so I can't comment too much about the atmosphere, however a dainty, small Italian joint is exactly where I imagine i'd be if I was somewhere in Italy. The food was fantastic, I've known the restaurant was there for 5+ years during my time at Derby Uni and last night was the first time I had ever set foot. We ordered a starter, two pastas and a pizza and I'm impressed. Will definitely be back!”

“Had an incredible meal tonight. The service was fantastic, the staff very friendly and the food superb. Have been multiple times and every time they've put on a fantastic meal every time! Would thoroughly recommend!”

“The food was so flavourful, and everything tasted freshly made. The staff were kind, patient, and made great recommendations. The whole atmosphere felt warm and inviting. Can’t wait to go back!”

“Since being one of the first customers here I've been a regular ever since they opened and the never fail with the food it's quick it's nice the staff are amazing place is definitely worth it!”

“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.”

“I would eat here again, food wasn't anything special and slightly pricing for what it was. But, decent portions, enough seating and in a nice area close to a walk around some greenery. They were happy to customise my order slightly to fit in with my requirements.”

“The restaurant is excellent, with great and fast service. What makes it even better is that the owner is present and personally takes care of every detail. A wonderful experience — highly recommended!”

“A group of 8 went for a meal here and it was fantastic! Emily was so welcoming and nothing was to much trouble. The food was superb , steaks cooked to perfection , starters beautifuly presented and generous portion size. Could not fault the place and will be going again. When back in Derby. Highly recommend a visit.”

“Both the food and service were fantastic! We had the buffet option which is not like a standard buffet. You can order as many dishes from a set menu as you'd like and they are all cooked fresh for only 17£. This is our top pick for Cantonese food in the city.”

“Location was beautiful, staff was kind and helpful, room was cozy and it was quiet an relaxing. The food was amazing especially the breakfast. Great job Strutt arms team!!”

“Really good crisps perfectly crispy and salty ,in love, highly recommend”

“Just ordered chicken curry. Chips. Veg rice. Crispy shredded beef.. WOW Absolutely beautiful. Best in a long time.Thankyou very much.”

“Delicious food, prepared quickly, good portions and great value for money. Thetaff were also really friendly which was lovely. Look forward to trying something different next time I'm visiting Derby.”

“Absolutely brilliant food and service. I’ve literally ordered 3 times this week and its definitely the best around. Ordered from a lot of other places before which has never really gave me the wow factor but this place is best of the best. Black pudding is to die for, I could eat a plate full of it. The delivery drivers are extremely polite and not just the type just to dump the food on the doorstep. Not the cheapest however its all high class food. Customer for life. Gav”

“The woman serving us this evening was incredibly beautiful she was very friendly and kind thank you very much❤️: Sunday 21st December 2025”

“Last night, Saturday night at Annie’s, we truly experienced what it means to receive 5 star food, service, atmosphere. Upon arrival of the establishment we were met by a funny, blonde, Viking they/them with colourful hair clips who let us in and welcomed us through the door. What was immediately striking about Lukas, was his excitement of the soundtrack that could already be heard from the booming of the speakers inside the ambient room to the side. The delicate selection of fine and delicious snacks, of many variety, satiated each of us as we entered the room. The second thing that was clear was the abundance of love and joy which was shared by all of us and those from Annie’s. It was clear only pleasure that night was to be had. As we all settled in, delicious drinks of all assortments, to name a few: a selection of wine, Coke Zero, sparkling water, beer, and a delicate cocktail made by the super cool guy with short hair. What made his offering of the cocktail even more exciting, was the fact that he was throwing the bottles in the air, doing little tricks and spins as he went, as if telling us we could all achieve such skill if we were as depth as him. Also, we loved ! His earrings! We loved Jago! In the next room over, once snacks, food, drinks - they had everything we wanted, mushrooms & broccoli. The most charming, sexy, Jewish lady we’d all ever seen showed us her table of magnificent collaging. Hannah was so so fun and helpful, we all made a chosen word poem and then let it get weird! Amazing dinner time entertainment! As if entertainment couldn’t get any better, the really hot guy who kind of took you on very long journeys of conversation, George, who seemed to be the host but then ended up being the director for the night, orchestrated a reading of his up and coming play, Celestial Trash Recycling. After that, the night became open to anyone else who wanted to share something with the group. It was cool that it was made clear that it absolutely didn’t have to be something serious, I’m pretty sure I pulled out one of my presentation slides of fun (sorry I just seem to get riled up about the Reformation and Protestant Iconoclasm at the moment). Maybe we all did a dance?? Gosh, I can’t remember! But we must of been having fun. After we had enjoyed our silliness, Imi started to DJ- which sounded so cool because I could never of imagined it sounding so good in that room! CGI baby - have you heard of them? Well they started to play! We’d all listened to some really dodgy phone recordings, but to hear it live just made it even more certain that they are one of our favourite duo’s. What made the music even cooler was that super cool fairy guy, Jago (queer?), he stared getting us to dance with was so much fun and a lot of laughs. He did an amazing set after. Anyway, just wanted to say thanks for making my birthday a memorable one this year!”

“Visited Chennai Dosa on London Road, Derby and had a fantastic experience. The dosa was crispy and full of flavour, the chutneys and sambar were memorable, and the service was friendly and attentive. A great spot for South Indian cuisine — highly recommended!””