French restaurant in Ilkeston

“Went into the cozy cafe above the little acorn. Made so welcome. Food amazing and sumptuous portion, service above and beyond amd prices that won't be beaten. Beats all other cafes in the area”

“An absolutely lovely experience when buying lumch for my very poorly MIL on Thursday that created an occasion I'll never forget. Thank you to the very lovely server for your kindness, it meant the world after such a trying few days. Needless to say, my MIL devoured her fish and chips and the delight on her face spoke a thousand thank-yous. XxX”

“Lovely friendly staff. Ordered a Bailey's Latte, a Machiato and a slice of cake which we shared between the two of us. The cake was lovely, served on a slate board and it came with strawberries and squirty cream. Various choices of milkshakes and iced coffee. Thank you ladies.”

“What a hidden little gem and so near to home! The whole experience was amazing. The staff were very pleasant, cheerful and informative. As for the food, WOW! The presentation and the food wouldn't look out of place in a Michelin restaurant, it was that good! Will definitely be going back!!”

“When you’re desperate for a hot drink and you see the cafe is closing, this man went above and beyond to make me the best takeaway hot chocolate. Well done Jilly’s Cafe and I will be back again.”

“Lovely cafe, great view and wonderful food will happily go again. It was father's day so was a busier day but it has a good atmosphere. These good amount of parking with an over spill area. Will be going back on a sunnier day for sure. Nice little wonder around the windmill just outside.”

“What a burger, really nice. I had the Mexican burger and my daughter had the buttermilk chicken. You get a really decent size portion of chips too. I admit, burger wasn’t massive but with the chips it was really filling. Comes wrapped in ‘newspaper’ love that and then in a massive box. You get a few warm wet wipes as well. For me, love this as I have a big beard and came in handy. Top marks, will definitely be back”

“Good honest quality food very reasonable prices. Great pies and super breakfasts.”

“Photo doesn't do this place justice, the food is exceptional! Really tasty burger and great lunchtime deal. Only thing that could do better is more selections for the deal. Best burger joint in ilkeston in my eyes”

“Despite being really busy they managed to seat us at a comfortable table. They advised was going to be 30 mins which we were happy at, and it was pretty much bang on 30 mins when it arrived and it was well worth the wait. The staff were very pleasant and food was spot on. First time since it had the make over but we will back again! Thank you so much.”

“Had a Sunday Carvery it was banging. The joung chef/server Charlie was really knowledgeable and a good all round very well presented young man . Knew his onions as they say. Made a really welcoming change to get the customer service that sometimes is lacking when serving a queue. But yes was a very pleasant experience all round . Will most certainly go again. Go find this pub. (Oh yeah they had LAMB ) May be a tad more expensive but they do say you get what you pay for . Thanks everyone. Andrea /Garratt”

“Wow brilliant Sunday roast, every part was absolutely delicious. Great service too. Look forward to going back again soon!”

“Everything about our experience today was excellent. Lovely open fire, attentive service from both ar staff , manager and waiting staff. The meals came hot ,were delicious and once again the service was great . Really enjoyed today and based on today's experience would definitely recommend. Thankyou .”

“Little Elf Steak Pie - A proper comfort classic. I recently had the pleasure of enjoying a traditional steak pie from Little Elf Kitchen and Cafe on Granby Street Ilkeston, and it didn’t disappoint. The pastry was golden, crisp on the top, and beautifully flaky without being dry or overworked. The real star, though, was the filling – generous chunks of tender beef, slow-cooked until meltingly soft, in a rich but not swimming in, savoury gravy that had real depth of flavour. It struck a perfect balance between seasoning and that comforting, homely feel. I had the pie with creamy mashed potatoes, buttery peas, and a touch of gravy on the side – a classic combo that elevated the experience. This pie was packed with filling which took the pie from excellent to outstanding. All in all, a hearty, satisfying dish that delivered on both taste and tradition. I’d happily have this meal again.”

“Varied well cooked food. Friendly staff.reasonable charges.We are always welcomed and staff remember how we like our coffee. Seems to have regular clientele”

“Great choice of meals but the mixed grill is wonderful”

“Stopped here for breakfast... service was good. We used the app to order and didnt wait long for our food”