European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ashbourne
9 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Quince and Almond Tart Poached Quince and Clotted Cream
Lamb
Crab
Venison
Cheeses & Sauropout
Pesto
Scallops
Whitebait
Carrot and Orange
Fish
Duck
Fried
Pork
Risotto
Ribeye Steak
Parfait
Fish & chips
Salmon
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Black pudding
Burger
Ribeye steak
Sunday lunch
Chocolate Fondant
Fish & Chips
Cod
Beer
Chicken Supreme
Pig's Cheek Terrine
Duck breast
Ham Hock
Rump of Derbyshire Lamb
Fish pie
Banana Soufflé
Beef
Puddings
Knickerbocker
Apple Tarte Tatin
Toasts
Cake
Sit down
British
Bar
European
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Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Mastercard
Private Dining
Table Service
Visa
Live Music
Wheelchair Accessible
Validated Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
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"We were staying at the Alton Towers hotel and were looking for somewhere nice to eat (outside of the hotel).
We had such a fantastic experience here...."
Craig Salisbury
"We chose this pub for my parents diamond wedding anniversary meal.
The pub is welcoming and looks amazing, both inside and outside.
Food was good as..."
Amanda Robinson
"An interesting and nice pub....trying to be a gastro pub. Food was fine and worth another try. It was a nice experience overall but I feel they need..."
Paul Grigoras
"Amazing food. Impromptu visit in the way back from Peak Wildlife Park. Best food I have tasted for a long time. Very posh place. Not cheap but worth..."
Emma
"We have just returned from a wonderful stay in the ‘flying ducks’ room! The room is beautiful, bed comfortable and decor stylish, we only wish we..."
Saskia Weekes
"Gem of a place. Great rooms, two electric car chargers (one dedicated to Tesla), great staff and a first class restaurant. Food and service were..."
Lee Collins
"Fell upon this gem whilst drifting home via some quieter roads. Didn't have a reservation but were offered a choice of tables and menus. Staff were..."
Phil Hyde
"We called into this venue without booking in advance and were made to feel very welcome. The pub / restaurant is extremely well decorated and the..."
Richard Scarff
"Previously posted on TripAdvisor
An absolute gem. Despite not having a reservation for lunch on an obviously very busy day, we were very warmly..."
Fiona T
"Really nice environment to eat in, and the food was very nice. Starters and bread were exceptional, and the lamb was good, but a little bit overdone..."
Daniel Price
"Exceptionally good hotel rooms and really good food. We stopped off here on our way back home from Scotland and had a really relaxing, fun time. The..."
chris harrison
"First rate food and service. Interesting menus catering for folk with special dietary needs. Great choice of drinks at the bar and on wine..."
John Huntington
"Absolutely top quality. Dinner and stayed overnight, both excellent. Lovely air conditioned rooms, good shower. Food was excellent, one of the best..."
Phillip Crocker
"Really nice place, really nice food . If your passing or looking for somewhere different then I’d highly recommend this place . We are in the..."
"Absolutely amazing small restaurant serving high end delicious food.
All of the courses tasted amazing in a fabulous setting.
We also went for the..."
Chris Tilson
"Dinner.
Tapas fine dining evening.
It's one of Ashbournes' premier restaurants.
Located in Boylestone, a lovely little village just off the A50.
On..."
Guys Who Dine
"Fabulous place, service is personal, friendly and excellent. Food is always amazing, challenging your taste buds and full of lovely surprises. Best..."
mish jones
"We visited The Lighthouse Restaurant for the first week of their new Summer Tasting Menu.
The food was all incredible - our particular favourites..."
Laura Codrington
"Beautiful meal with great service, loved the intimate atmosphere. The roe deer, visually stunning choccie dessert and potato with cheesy custard were..."
Midland canary
"Wonderful culinary experience. Every bit of the spring taster menu was a taste explosion. Can't wait to go..."
Elaine Tombs
"Special treat place to eat (not cheap) with seasonal variations in the menu. Did a ‘take out and cook at home’ option during the second COVID..."
Ian Poxon
"The quality of the food and the work that went in it is definitely the highlight of this lovely place and well worth the price tag. A romantic diner..."
Berenger Humbert
"If google allows half a star, I would have given the tasting menu as 4.5. Overall very lovely experience tonight at the Lighthouse. There were a..."
Robert L. Lam
"Outstanding. We had an amazing experience at the Lighthouse restaurant. Warm and personal greeting and felt really welcome also willing to taper the..."
"Stopped off while passing through Ashbourne for a spot of lunch, it's a great little place with tasty food and nice beers. The staff were very..."
Craig Farrell
"A very warm welcome was recieved. There is a good selection of beer. The Pork pie was great. I will be visiting again next time I am in..."
John Martin
"Staff are full of knowledge and so helpful...best gin selection I've seen in a long long time and my hubby was wowed by the craft beers. We will 100%..."
Sarah Jane Rees
"Small, quirky and friendly. Nearly as many dogs as customers. Well worth visiting. Lovely atmosphere and knowledgeable staff. A cut above your..."
Mirk Robinson
"We visited this cafe bar for the first time on Saturday ,friendly greeting ,lovely and warm as it was freezing , great food beautifully presented,..."
Christine Elliott
"Lovely atmosphere, warm and friendly, good range of drinks available from beer to gins, seems to be a favourite of my parents anyhow, reasonable..."
Callum Hughes
"Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Particularly enjoyed the barman James’ choice in music- who knew that a fusion of Gregorian Chants and Satanic..."
Sam Lynch
"A great little bar. Simple food, sandwiches etc. but very nice, a great selection of beers and gins. Lovely, friendly..."
Paul Sanders
"Really quaint little place. Nice selection of beers, wines and spirits. Nice..."
Charles Sheridan
"A cosy cafe bar with a seriously good selection of beers and gins. Great owners and friendly customers. Very, very worthy of a..."
"Best breakfast in Ashbourne!!
Popped into Cafe Impromptu for breakfast this morning, both had full English and Tea, it was amazing. Great quality of..."
Grant
"Don’t know why we’ve never been here on our travels before but it’s a great little café run by lovely people! The food was great and locally..."
iffy x
"Amazing small cafe with incredible food. Came in while travelling and haven’t had many expectations, but my oh my, the food blew me away...."
Don
"Fantastic service. Meals were fresh and prepared quickly. All the staff were friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The cafe is dog friendly and..."
Zoe Roberts
"Being a local 'foreigner', my wife and I popped into the cafe for the first time yesterday ... for cappuccinos. The welcome was great, and the drinks..."
Alastair McCoo
"Definitely a 6 star place. Everything is cooked freshly from the best ingredients. Tasty, and carefully chosen menu if you want to find a healthy..."
Prof Richard Grunewald
"Dropped in for a spot of lunch by chance. As soon as I entered we were greeted with a smile and shown to a table. I had a full English and the wife..."
Mark Parr
"Took some visiting family members for lunch in the town and choose this Cafe. The food was great, service was very good and the cafe was clean and..."
Samuel Finch
"Very friendly and helpful staff on our first visit. Varied menu featuring jacket potatoes, paninis, soup and sandwiches or more substantial main..."
Nigel Powlson
"Popped in for a slice of cafe and a drink. The cake was nice and homemade. I had a milkshake which was great. A huge milkshake with cream on..."
Niki Richards
"Just had the best vegan breakfast I've ever had. Lovely place, staff are great, i definitely recommend eating..."
J Daniel
"Enjoyed my breakfast so much I went back for afternoon tea and cake. Photos show the selection of hotme baked cakes. Everything is freshly made to..."
Sarah Antoinette Ball
"Clean tables, lovely food & attentive staff.
Very busy breakfast time but food arrived quickly & piping hot.
Would certainly visit..."
Mark & Janice Bright
"Warm welcome. Really nice decor and the full English was amazing..."
andy sheader
"Absolutely fabulous place ..the food is amazing. Staff are very helpful and courteous. And the baguettes are to die..."
Fred Udale
"Met with a couple of friends for breakfast. Excellent, high standard, quality food! Beautifully presented and impressive portion size. Can definitely..."
kian6463
"Excellent spot for breakfast or lunch. Food & service was excellent. Dog friendly too so complete winner for..."
keith graham
"Super. Super. Super. Found this little gem about six months ago and visit regularly even though we have to travel 25 miles! So worth every..."
"Very high quality breakfast. Lovely inside, we sat outside as we had our dog. Would highly recommend a..."
Richard Scarff
"Arguably, one of the best sausage sandwiches I’ve had for a while. Bacon & egg also terrific, as is the coffee to go with it. Full English on the..."
David Davenport
"A very pretty place, good and well-balanced lunch, tasty hot drinks..."
Eline S
"I visited The Little Shed in Ashbourne on Saturday, with my teenage great-niece. We had a superb time! We had the afternoon tea, one regular and one..."
Joanne Morris
"Loved the menu here, beautiful interiors and amazing cakes. Staff were particularly helpful with allergen information and the peach iced tea special..."
ellie hoccom
"I was a little disappointed with my visit here. We had quite a long wait to be seated. We ordered 3 drinks and 2 sandwiches. I was asked if I wanted..."
Kathy Swift
"Booked a table for somewhere to stop for lunch on our way home from holiday based on the reviews and photos. We weren't disappointed! The chicken..."
James Scrivener
"Popped in here for lunch on our way through, absolute gem of a place. Coffee was amazing, food was amazing and the staff were lovely. We had takeaway..."
lindsay De vine
"Delicious turmeric latte and cappuccino.
Best cheddar scone in England.
Brilliant..."
Amy Dunn
"This new cafe is going to be popular after lockdown, people were booking seats to sit outside even now. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming and the..."
"Still going, again and again, as promised; this remains the stand-out best place to eat (IMHO) in Ashbourne!
Excellent; no other word for it!..."
David Davenport
"Always a great welcome and lovely food in a comfortable traditional..."
Steve Rhodes
"Loved this place. The dining area has a spectacular wall to wall window which just draws the eye. It has a boutique feel about. The Staff were..."
David Wood
"Beautiful food, one of the best ever. I had the duck and my wife had the salmon and both were full of flavour. Sweets were not quite up to the same..."
Pete Archer
"Out for a meal with 2 friends . There should have been 4 of us : he defo missed out. Lovely setting , good food and lovely waitresses . The menu..."
bru prime
"First visit and found the interior pleasantly surprising, being spacious and with a very impressive atmosphere where the", shop front" was nothing..."
Clan Ayre
"Lovely dinner for wife’s birthday here last night. Small but busy, waited on wonderfully from the staff. Helped pop a candle in some profiteroles..."
David Parker
"Came here for Christmas Eve. The food was really delicious. Everything was perfect. The place was empty when I entered, so I thought the food would..."
Suwakeesh
"Good food, the girls loved it. The best thing for me was the Paparuda wine. And the service was top notch. Thanks a..."
Valentin Docte
"Lovely restaurant with attentive staff. The food was..."
Joshua Hopkin
"Had an excellent evening meal at this lovely, independent restaurant. The ambiance was very nice and we were given a warm and friendly welcome. The..."
Tom Crockford
"Cracking...
They were lovely pre booking as we were a big party. The food was excellent and the portions well..."
Alex Paul
"Great service by the friendly team. Fine dining menu that is very reasonably priced for the quality of food that is served. Really nice and varied..."
Patrick Keats
"We had a delicious meal. The food was divine, the ambience, decor and background music delightful, the customer service exceptional. Thank you Pat..."
Sharon Maxwell
"Enjoyed a nice meal here, the menu is priced the same for all the starters and is similar for the mains. You can tell the food is freshly made and..."
Steve Smithson
"Lovely meal and the staff were very polite and friendly. Pleasant atmosphere and a nice sized venue. Perfect place for a get together with friends or..."
Philippa Khaw
"Fantastic food .. Delicious dessert .. Relaxing environment .. Courteous staff .. Had a good time on Chrismas Eve with..."
Chanthos Selvaraj
"Amazing food and lovely romantic setting. Best place to eat in..."
Rob Speakman
"My sister and I had a wonderful meal here to celebrate our 80th birthday. Leah (our waitress) was a delightful girl, very attentive but not over the..."
"We booked a suprise party for my parents anniversary. The pub was very helpful in allowing us to organise it and decorate the room. We pre booked all..."
Colette Leanne
"We ate here last Thursday I've not been for a while . The food was amazing and reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming again..."
Andy Stringer
"Lovely meal. Lovely friendly village..."
Tracy Foxon
"Had a great family meal today.... Many thanks for helping to accommodate the rest of the family that turned up.... Lovely Sunday lunch enjoyed by us..."
Josie Davis
"Six of us dined there this evening in the conservatory section of the restaurant. It was absolutely fabulous !
The service was excellent and the food..."
Elaine Dean
"We've just had a lovely evening at the shire horse. There were 20 of us for a family meal. The food was delicious and the staff were all fantastic!..."
Sarah Lee
"This used to be my second home years ago but it changed hands and suffered. Great to see it back on top form now, with lovely home cooked food..."
Roger Rolph
"Super dog friendly and superb Sunday lunch. What more can I..."
Catherine Batt
"What can I say. Food is great staff efficient and friendly can't fault it..."
Pete Woods
"The atmosphere was really chilled and the food..."
Paul Blake
"Food is fabulous, and the atmosphere is country pub meets culture...."
Stephanie Victoria Nicholas
"Lovely atmosphere and great..."
Ann Rice
"Been going to this pub for a few years now and the food is alway constant. It's quality pub food but the Sunday roasts are the best, sirlion of beef..."
Mark King
"Lovely meal at the Shire Horse, friendly service, lovely home cooked food and a very reasonable price.
Ordered the pate to start which was wonderful,..."
Grant
"Friendly staff, good quality and tasty food with a good variety. Child friendly. We visited twice while holidaying...."
anthony letchet
"A lovely chat with the landlord. I wish the place all the very best. It's worth thinking about reintroducing food,..."
Chris Ward-Brown
"Surprising find.... Doesn't look much from the outside but has a real nice old country pub feel inside with a great menu, delicious food and..."
Paul G.
"Lovely village style pub out ‘in the sticks’ so to speak. 10 minutes outside Ashbourne at most.
Lovely views and good food. Nice selection of..."
Leigh Baines
"Brilliant view from the pub garden. The food is wonderful and reasonably priced for such high quality. Dogs are allowed in part of the restaurant...."
Liam McGilveray
"Excellent value meal. Good portion size. Friendly..."
Tony Poyser
"Good food and great atmosphere. Staff very good and service excellent. It was really nice to visit a traditional good old fashioned pub with amazing..."
maureen cook
"First time visit this evening and we had a lovely time. Food was great and all the staff were lovely and looked after us really well. Would..."
"We were given a warm cheerful welcome! The menu and specials explained making it easy for us to decide from a lovely comprehensive menu. Our..."
Susan Robinson
"Walked in on a Friday. Delighted to find genuinely good Italian cooking (no pizza), modest but well chosen wine list, cocktails, great ambiance,..."
Prof Richard Grunewald
"Friendly but slightly slow service - although I appreciate there was only one waitstaff there that night. We walked up without a reservation and..."
Melissa Bryant
"Lovely food, menu not too big which is great for quality. Felt safe, which is important, screens used so you had your own space. Would definitely go..."
Anthony Howarth
"OMG what a little gem.
We ate at the Horns at the weekend whilst away with friends. What can I say, the food was amazing. I had seafood linguine and..."
Matt Simmons
"Wonderful home cooked food. Great and very friendly staff and customer service. Warm atmosphere. We'll definitely be..."
Joe Nagy
"Had a lovely meal here last night. Very friendly staff, great service. will definitely be..."
Bernadette Packer
"This was an excellent find. Superb food and service to match. I had the Osobucco with Polenta and it was delicious and my wife had an equally good..."
Dominic Watts
"Friendly, relaxed atmosphere, excellent food and reasonably priced - we'll be going..."
David Garnett
"Loved it. Great food, lovely host. Well worth a..."
Marion Harper
"New management and chef since yesterday but as good as it used to be. Great food and friendly service. Thank..."
Zita Reszler
"Great to see Carlo back in town, amazing food and fantastic service. Will definitely be back for more..."
david pennington
"Sat having a wonderful pizza and a few drinks... lovely place and lovely staff definitely..."
"My favourite local spot for brunch. Caroline is the best server I've ever come across. Always has a big smile on her face and so good at suggesting..."
Amy Simpson
"Gorgoues food and desert.. highly recommend..."
Amy Graves
"I was here for lunch and it was such a pleasent surprise. You really don't expect such a lovely cafe with such great food when you first go into the..."
Donna Parsons
"We had brunch here today.
Due to a mix up we were waiting a long time for our food.
Couldn't believe it when our server wouldn't accept payment...."
Sarah Caomhánach
"Great food, lovely location. The coffee is fabulous too, best cakes..."
Marcella Kehoe
"Happy days have been there for mam birthday party and had great..."
Annemarie Conway
"Great place to eat. I had the Jacket Potato and Coronation Chicken with Italian salad. Extremely Tasty. Large Jacket filled with a good portion of..."
Paul Myatt
"Best hot chocolate ever. Breakfast looked good..."
Natalie Robinson
"Very nice just called in for a..."
Richard Styles
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