The 30 Best Restaurants in Derby

“Delicious food and nice staff every time. Food might take longer to be ready than other places but it’s freshly made which I can really taste when I eat. Absolutely one of my husband & I favourite place to eat.”

“Step towards this restaurant and be transported instantly to a wonderful Greek experience. From the groups sat outside conversing to the warm family atmosphere inside. The service from Sofia and Elvis was excellent, food was lovely and reminiscent of dining in a family home in Greece. Thank you for a nice dining experience, right in the heart of Derby city, tucked away in St Peter's Churchyard... Will definitely be returning!”

“Very nice Caffe. Bored of all repetitive other Caffe? Try this, you wont be disappointed”

“Yummy food, Excellent service. Fully recommend.”

“Linda created an absolutely stunning bridal and flower girl bouquets for our wedding, far exceeding anything I could have ever imagined. I absolutely loved them. Highly recommended!”

“I found plenty to eat as a vegan. The food was very tasty, high quality, beautifully presented, good portion sizes and good value for money. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The restaurant is very clean. I’d recommend it to everyone!”

“Really great quality pizza, I'd say one of the best takeaway pizzas I've had. The wings were a huge surprise also - way better size and quality than you usually get. Very respectful delivery driver. Will come again”

“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!!”

“One of the best pizzas in the UK. I'm Italian, and this is exactly what you'd find in Naples. Great location with a beer garden and amazing service. Paolo is very friendly and professional. My wife and I have been regular customers since we moved to Derby in 2021. I would 100000% recommend it.”

“Took my little boys for pizza after school today, owner kindly suggested having the margarita pizza in a cute bear shape. He also kindly let me try a bit of the pesto sauce on one of the “ears”. We also ordered a pepperoni pizza. Both were fantastic, perfect amount of sauce and cheese! I’d pick fireaway pizza over the other two market leaders any day.”

“What a fantastic spot for a bite to eat. Great food, good prices and very friendly staff. A proper roadside cafe as it should be.”

“Everything about this place screams quality. The food is cooked to perfection and the staff are excellent at their job. Very friendly and very efficient”

“Great little place and good range of tasty food, made one mistake ordering the white bait as not my thing but was actually very nice. Lots of variety of food and it comes out fresh out the oven or pan which is nice. Very cosy and busy so best to reserve a table”

“Visited for the first time this week. It is clearly a favourite with many as diners were very familiar with the owners. The food was amazing. We each had the Thalia and it was delicious and great to try a range of dishes. We will definitely be back.”

“Amazing restaurant with truly delicious Polish food! The Zrazy were done perfectly and tasted just like home. What really stood out was the hospitality, the owner gave us the warmest welcome we’ve ever received in the UK. Can’t wait to come back!”

“From just looking at the menu the food seems really basic and overpriced and I do find it difficult to justify spending £9.95 on lunch (with the small portion option) but while the ingredients are simple the portion you get for small is filling and as they say the ingredients truly are fresh and delicious. My favourites were the daal and hot potatoes. The main protein I had, chicken breast, seemed bland at first glance but actually tasted very good. Unfortunately I forgot to take additional pictures below the top layer. I think I'd only get this for lunch on special occasions but I think I would get the better value medium for dinner more often, I can't imagine finishing a medium bowl in one sitting. 2: I finally found an excuse to go again and it was really good. I had the salmon this time, which cost £2.50 extra ! It was quite good, a touch fishy. I had the daal, chicken curry, beef rice thingy. It was all quite filling and good.”

“This place is perfect!! Honestly been here a few times now and had to give 5* to say you are a fantastic little cafe. Food is fresh!!! And so tastey! The cakes are naughty little devils that trick me to buy them but absolutely delicious and life’s too short not to eat cake! 100% recommend”

“We were hoping for something a little different for a treat and after finding this place rang before ordering to check they could accommodate a very picky child. They were incredibly friendly and polite on the phone, the food was still hot when it arrived and was packaged really well (even the hot chocolate survived an uber driver getting lost). It was absolutely delicious, roasts were crispy,meat melted in your mouth, and the gravy and Yorkshires were perfect. Honestly couldn't fault a thing if we wanted to.”

“Incredible place, food was delicious and staff were super friendly to talk to. Couldn't recommend more.”

“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”

“We love this place and always make a point of visiting whenever we’re in the area to see family. The atmosphere, service, and offerings never disappoint, making every visit a pleasure.”

“Visiting Mulberry Bistro, highly recommended on Google Maps, was an outstanding experience. The atmosphere was inviting, setting the stage for an exceptional lunch. The food quality amazed us, with each dish showcasing freshness and flavor that exceeded our expectations. Service was the cherry on top—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring. Mulberry Bistro lives up to its high rankings, offering a dining experience that both surprises and delights. It’s a must-visit for anyone looking for culinary excellence.”

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

“Drove into town to try this place. Really pleased we did. Kebab meat is the best in Burton by a good margin. Fresh cooked with homemade curry sauce. Nan breads fresh as well. Was told they will be on Uber eats this week hopefully as new place. Highly recommend.”

“Such delicious food. Loved it. Service excellent, staff are friendly and confident to recommend for a first timer portion size great. Way to full to think of words. I will definitely go back”

“Had a lovely experience yesterday! Very family friendly (we had a pram, and they put out a baby change for us). The service was very good. The little finishing touches of bringing cutlery on a plate and sauce on a little side plate, too, made it a more pleasant experience. Food is an amazing value for money! Also full for the entirety of our time there, which I feel speaks volumes!”

“Wow my go too cafe for breakfast from now on . Sooo dog friendly looked after the dogs as well as us. staff are so friendly and food is excellent with generous size portions can’t fault it .”

“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!”

“Excellent place To eat, food outstanding, staff welcoming, spacious.”

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