Darleys Restaurant

4.5

189 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Charming

We are an award-winning restaurant with a beautiful waterfront location in Derby. We offer you classic British and European dishes with a modern twist, within a 200-year old former mill building: Darley Abbey Mills.

We also have two outdoor terraces so if you prefer, you can enjoy al-fresco drinks overlooking the River Derwent prior to your dining experience. We’re open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Darleys creates incredible flavours and stunningly-presented dishes that will delight you, all paired with the perfect wine or cocktail to make your experience complete.

Darleys has won several awards and accolades:

Included in the Michelin Guide 2024
AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence 2024

Everything we do is about bringing together wonderful ingredients with beautiful presentation. Our chefs are culinary superheroes. They work tirelessly to deliver amazing, consistent tastes, day in, day out.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of Operation
Breakfast Thu 09:30–10:15 Fri–Sun 09:00–11:45 Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00–14:30 Sun 12:00–16:00 Dinner Wed–Sat 18:00–23:00
Phone number
01332 364987
Website
http://www.darleys.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Christopher Higham

Location
Waterfront Darley Abbey Mill, Derby, Derbyshire DE22 1DZ
Area
Derby
Cross Street
DE22 1EB - Haslams Lane, off Alfreton Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Alfreton Road
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

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Experiences

Breakfast - English sparkling - locally sourced
£36.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Locally sourced, full of flavour and attractively presented, our Sparkling English breakfast menu includes Staffordshire Halfpenny Green sparkling wine, carafe of 100% squeezed orange juice, your choice of starter, main and dessert. To finish a selection of coffee and artisan teas.
Traditional Sunday Lunch
£35.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Sunday Lunch - Traditional but with our professional chef's adding the all important flavour infusion, presentation and attention to detail. 2 COURSES £35.00 | 3 COURSES £42.00 child 1 course 18 child 2 course 25
Christmas Set Menu
£47.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Our Christmas set menu, to include our home-made focaccia bread, house snacks and your choice selection of 2 or 3 festive courses.

What 189 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Derbyshire
Best Overall
Derbyshire
Best Food
Derbyshire
Best Service
Derbyshire
Best Ambience
Derbyshire
Best Value
Derbyshire
Healthy
Derbyshire
Neighbourhood gem
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Romantic
Derbyshire
Great for scenic views
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Derbyshire
British
Derbyshire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Darleys Restaurant offers a "consistent high-level" dining experience with "exceptional service" and a "stunning riverside view." Guests rave about the "exquisite tasting menus" and "beautifully presented dishes." Although some find it pricey, many describe it as "great value for money." A perfect spot for special occasions or a relaxed fine dining experience.

189 Reviews

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David
Las Vegas
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent as always, nothing too much trouble for the staff and always pleasant and attentive. Food was excellent, we had the 9 course tasting menu which was wonderfully amended to suit my wife's intolerances. Every course was a delight. Has to be one of the best restaurants, if not THE Best, in Derby. While it remains this good we will continue to return.
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Adam
Derbyshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely evening at Darleys. We opted for the tasting menu which we enjoyed. Wine flight was good, always enjoy being told about the different pairings. We were seated straight away and the staff were attentive throughout the evening. Quality experience will definitely go again.
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Paul
Manchester
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Lovely location, friendly staff, food not quite the quality as 12 months ago, would like to see vegetable’s on the plate rather than purée’s of veg, I know you can order additional veg but at extra cost, drinks a little expensive, found any coffee’s were very pricey at £8.
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Mike
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great meal with our friends. The service was fantastic and the food excellent. Highly recommended.
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Tricia
Derbyshire
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Ok so parking not too easy, but restaurant very welcoming, staff attentive and food tasty.
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Paul
Derbyshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food & great service catered for our gluten free diner as well, very good!
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Rhianne
Derbyshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for Sunday lunch with my mum & my mother in law for their joint birthday treat! The trout starter was absolutely delightful the main course was so tasty and delicious, a very generous plate & the cheese board was a beautiful ending to an overall fabulous meal. Thank you to Chris & Winnie, and the rest of kitchen staff & staff in general:)
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Claire
Derbyshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every course of the 9 course tasting menu was excellent. So tasty and each dish so different. We never felt rushed. Received some excellent wine recommendations from the sommelier. Overall a fabulous place to spend a special evening.
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Carl
Devon
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service and food! Exceptional cheese board!!! Really good value all round - thank you.
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Sheila
Derbyshire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Plenty of enticing choice on the Bistro lunch menu. Creative dishes beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. Attentive friendly service.
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Darleys Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 189 OpenTable diners.

Darleys Restaurant does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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