TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated November 2024

"Cosy pub tucked away up the hills in Matlock. Greene King pub with a good selection of real ales. Friendly staff and locals. The terrace at the..."

Sarah Seed

jilly pettican

"Stopped in for a Sunday carvery. Amazing yorkshire puds' and gravy. Lots of food, and very good quality too. Friendly..."

Helen Morgan

"We have stayed on the campsite a few times. The facilities are always good. A warm welcome on arrival. The pub is great. The tap room is dog friendly..."

Sharon Solomon

"Had a lovely bangers and mash and the garlic bread was yum. Make sure you try Jan's special..."

Michael Gallagher

"A lovely traditional pub with its own camping field some pitches have electric hook up. The food is reasonable priced and good quality. Sunday roast..."

Janet Hamby

"I had my first pint of Abbot’s ale at this pub after a long time . What an amazingly taste and I thoroughly enjoyed it. But the real highlight of..."

pradeep acharya

"Had a run out to Matlock with the family and booked in for Sunday lunch here. The staff were very friendly and the carvery was absolutely beautiful...."

lexie rudd

"We happened by this pub while on a weekend stay in a cottage and ended up there 2 of the 4 days we stayed. It was a warm welcome, like your local pub..."

Andrew Bucknall

"The best Sunday carvery in the area, the owner's are lovely and it's a lovely scenic pub. The beer garden is a sun trap. Clean and plenty of seating...."

Kerry Marples

"We stopped on the caravan site for one night. We were a bit apprehensive because of reviews saying the church bells kept people awake but they..."

DE5 Pete

The Sycamore Inn

90/100 (2608 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely a very dog friendly pub, Bobby dog had a warm welcome and a treat before we were served. We both went for the Homity Pie which was..."

Edwina Styles

"Great pub. Hood selection of craft beer. Lovely food. Very friendly,Just a great..."

John McAra

"Had a lovely walk to the pub. Just 5 mins on the oxygen when we got there. (A steep hill to get there).Think Kerry served us she was lovely. Wish..."

Joanne Hughes

"Came in for lunch with a group of 9 including children. They said they were short staffed but the food was lovely and served in good time and the..."

Sylvie Farrand

"I had steak and chips washed down with Dumbar ale. Perfect way to spend a Saturday evening. Good food , delicious beer and great atmosphere...."

Simon Woodhouse

"Best pub on the outskirts of Matlock town centre. Fabulous home cooked and locally sourced food, and great service from Becky and team. Highly..."

Mark Haworth

"Delicious food, lovely staff and fabulous landlady. Highly..."

Emma Carson

"We visited twice last week whilst on holiday in a cottage just around the corner. A very warm and friendly welcome, followed by a selection of good..."

John Kingston

"Staff are fab and it was the best steak and ale pie I've had in a long time..."

Suzanne Porter

"Thank you for doing my birthday party, food was amazing, service was brilliant!! Fab night..."

Janie Pritchett

"Good host excellent food great surroundings highly recommended put on your to do..."

John Birch

"The best Timothy Taylor "landlord" bitter ever and the homemade pies..."

Justin Perry-Hartle

"Stellar spot in Matlock for home-cooked vittles and finely drawn ales. True Northern British hospitality, they welcomed in my little American family..."

David Hamilton

"Amazing little pub. Super friendly staff. Managed to cater for a gluten free vegan! Would recommend the food. All very enjoyable..."

Ashleigh F

"Beautiful 16th century coaching inn, very comfy. pleasant and spacious beer garden, too. We did not eat but I suspect that it will be good food since..."

mr orange?

"Today we visited this wonderful Inn. The welcome we received after a 3.5 hour drive was extremely friendly and nothing was too much. The Sunday..."

susan bennett

"Simple, traditional pub. No frills, but good atmosphere, very friendly staff, good beers and delicious food (the steak & ale pie, in particular, was..."

Brett Morgan

"Such a delightful find a welcoming atmosphere a real pub with the most exceptional food the best steak pie we have ever eaten we will be back 😋..."

Jennifer Kendall

"Brilliant food and a great old style friendly pub. Highly..."

Richard Sissons

"Just spent a lovely few hours at The Sycamore Inn in Matlock. A lovely atmosphere, very friendly staff and excellent food. The Steak and Ale pie was..."

Ann Bull

"Lovely place great food & reasonably priced. Good service. Very..."

Simon

"Excellent Sunday Roast, a very friendly and welcoming local pub. Generous portions of everything and couldn't do enough for you. Would definitely..."

Caroline Crofts

"Lovely owner and friendly staff. Welcoming feel to the place. And the steak and ale pie is amazing! Home cooking at its best. Definitely..."

Sheffield Gong Baths

"Quaint local pub with delicious Sunday roasts. Further away from the town so it was not so busy when we went. Very welcoming and very nice..."

jon

"Great pub, full of character. Beer in excellent condition. Well worth a..."

DJ WARREN

"Lovely friendly pub with beer garden and boules. Great range of drinks at good prices. Dog friendly too..."

Andy G

"Very friendly pub. Had dinner here with 11 friends on a walking holiday. Can definitely recommend the pie!..."

Anne Smith

"Had a really delicious home cooked meal with friends here whilst in Matlock for the weekend. Very welcoming and attentive owners and staff, couldn't..."

Steve Clayton

"The best Sunday Roast for a long time!! Meat was cooked to perfection, lovely veg & generous portions.All of the staff were friendly & accomodating...."

Melanie Brown

Thailand No. 1

89/100 (1942 ratings)

Chicken with Peanut Sauce

Sesame King Prawns and Sweet Chilli

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great food and lovely welcoming staff. The lunchtime menu is good value for money and the banquet deals on an evening. Nice decor and in the centre..."

Natalie Wardle

"Really lovely food and all the staff were excellent. When we asked if it was ok for us to have some plates for a small birthday cake, they whisked it..."

Philippa Griffith

"Super food, lovely decor and very attentive staff......"

Emmajane Jones

"Lovely meal, reasonably priced, great staff and a lovely ambiance. Good night..."

David P

"Exquisite food, very good value for money... we've been twice! The first time we came we could have put 5 stars, 3 tonight as we waited for a very..."

Julie

"It was alright. The interior was beautiful and decorated with a good taste. The food...the starter probably was the best part and house wine was very..."

Dina Snirhe

"Fantastic fresh food and full of flavour we all enjoyed the food but the service was a little to much as they were on you before you could even put..."

James Smith

"Decided to try this place out and we both really enjoyed the food and service. Jamie really looked after us and was super friendly. Food came piping..."

Roger & Sasha

"Have eaten here many times- always great food and service. went as part of large group and they could not have been more accommodating really..."

Peter Hooper

"Delicious food. We had the set menu B and every dish was delicious. Staff were friendly, polite and professional. Highly..."

Claire Payne

"Me and a group of friends had completed a 25km run in the morning and were looking for a nice place to have dinner as we were very hungry. We saw..."

Joe Corley

"The service was really good an the food was amazing. The whole restaurant was very COVID safe and we had enough space between..."

Joshua Tran

"We ate at Thailand No1 on the 29/06. From the moment we walked in the atmosphere was amazing. Lovely decor. The food was so tasteful. One of the best..."

michelle read

"Turned up on spec on a bank holiday Sunday looking for a table for 1. Which took a few minutes as they were waiting for a table to come free. They..."

Graham Cameron

"Visited during the COVID-19 pandemic. Felt very safe in the restaurant regards cleanliness. Staff very safe and great attention to detail. Ordering..."

Chantelle Thornley

"Could write a long, detailed, and lyrical story of how good this place is. But you should just go,. The food is what you go for, the rest is just a..."

Chris Jamieson

"The best Thai I've had for 4 years since I was in Thailand last! My only regret is that we aren't staying longer so I can sample everything off the..."

Richard Lindgren Eklow

"A Superb Evening and Delicious food....😎😎😎The Decor style and Ambience of this Restaurant is Superb, so RELAXING and, Soft lighting, gives..."

Russell Nicholson

"Food very nice atmosphere good however watch out for the unforeseen optional altermatic 10% service charge, that was added to the bill we only..."

John Yates

The Sticky Fig

Free off-street parking

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Lovely coffee shop, shame this branch is closing and merging with the Matlock Bath branch. The scone was tasty and coffee nice. Staff were very..."

Louise Green

"Ordered a coffee and a breakfast bap on a recent quiet visit. The coffee arrived first and it was a full cup, thank you. Normally cafes don't fill..."

John White

"Fantastic place and I was really pleased with the amount of vegan options. Very friendly staff and a really nice chef would highly recommend and will..."

Moff Chron

"Absolutely wonderful scones in terms of size and quality, good coffee and a nice little garden out at the..."

Phil Walker

"Lovely breakfast this morning. Food was delicious and staff were lovely. We'll be back next time around..."

Richard Ibbotson

"We drove out of matlock 5 minutes to get too this very friendly cafe. Fun atmosphere, fresh tasty food and friendly attentive staff (family?) Would..."

Neil Ireland

"Visited here several times and received excellent friendly service, good food well presented. An update, The sticky fig at darley dale has closed,..."

Geoffrey Bown

"Lovely breakfast spot! Had toast with smashed avocado and poached eggs, and it was absolutely..."

Julia Frost

"I have just eaten the most amazing ham and cheese panini. The staff (and I'm guessing the owners) are delightful, very welcoming and friendly. They..."

Stacey Haylock

"Food lovely,nice soft cobs. Great toilet and facilities. Building a bit cool but blankets available. Loyalty cards for hot drinks. Definitely..."

Glenda Martin

"Lovely lunch: credit to whoever cooked my sandwich! Good selection on the menu and very friendly staff. Pro tip: there is a car park, but it..."

Jon Bennett

"We had two platters of sandwiches and savoury snacks for a small family party. The meat was all locally sourced and most flavoursome. The home-made..."

Jeremy Higham

"Joanne and her staff are all humane, warm, friendly and caring of their customers. I was there just before lockdown when it looked like my life was..."

John JP

"Stopped for a coffee and a cake at the Sticky Fig - first time visit - and by bike and was a welcome stop on my route Nice fresh coffee and granola..."

Rob Gillard

Jj 's Coffee House

Viva Italian

89/100 (1949 ratings)

Tagliatelle Bolognaise

Seasoned Potato Wedges

Calamari Alla Griglia

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Stumbled across this place about 6 weeks ago and had a lovely meal so decided to book it for my daughters 21st family meal. Well we weren’t let..."

Keith Sandy

"Just came in on a snowy February evening for a special date night with my husband to celebrate a late birthday and valentines date meal! I can’t..."

Rachel Emma Barclay

"Lovely staff meal, the staff was friendly and the meal was delicious! Was served fast too! Would..."

Shelley Hardy

"Love this place, food is amazing, yet to find anywhere that does a better steak. Staff friendly and always accommodating would highly recommend for a..."

Helen Smith

"This was our first night out since having our baby, went for my husband's birthday and was not disappointed. We originally wanted to go to Herd for..."

Jenny Dodds

"Excellent Steak Diane and a killer Tiramisu - one of the best meals I have eaten in years !!! Not particularly cheap but worth the cost..."

David Saunders

"Walked in with our 5yo for an early dinner after a gullivers trip. Food was gorgeous, service very good. Lovely waiting staff who were lovely with..."

Lisa Brumpton

"Visited yesterday for a meal with a friend and highly recommend to others. The food was amazing and service was great � Make sure you call to..."

Kim Harrison

"Ate at Viva Matlock with a dozen or so friends. Excellent food. Good atmosphere. Good service. Helpful..."

Steve Uprichard

"Fantastic food and great service. I would definitely come back and recommend to..."

Pam Peachey

"We booked in for dinner. The restaurant was busy but the service was not affected. The food was superb. We had a tagliatelle bolognaise and the manzo..."

Andy T

"Great quality classic Italian cuisine. It arrived quickly and was piping hot. Very healthy portion sizes so reason to give anything but 5 ⭐️s...."

Joshua Tempest

"Lovely food and great surroundings, very popular Italian restaurant with a large menu selection. I would have given this a full five stars but the..."

Neil Clark

"Fantastic food wonderful staff 1st class service 5stars..."

Young Norfolk John

"Nice meal. House wine not very nice and certainly overpriced for the quality. Pleasant staff. Unhurried service. I think there weren't enough cooks..."

Louise

"Really good quality food and large portions, service was attentive but relaxed. Highly..."

paul goodhead

"Out for a day trip.we booked ahead no problem. There was three of us including our baby. Food was very nice and came out in a timely manner. Pizza..."

Joey Schilling

"Lovely Italian, food was beyond amazing … great presentation and friendly service. Would recommend. Very reasonably priced as..."

Bex P

"We visited for our 40th wedding anniversary with family and it was a lovely experience. Very attentive staff, amazing food and very comfortable..."

Alan Matkin

"Called in without reservation and was greeted warmly and given a choice of tables. Service very friendly and attentive and not hurried. Food was..."

Phil Yeomans

"The food is incredible, cooked to perfection and beautifully displayed. The decor was lovely and oozed Italian vibes. Unfortunately we weren't..."

Jade Radbone

"Loved the restaurant. The food was amazing. The restaurant just opened after pandemic and few of the staff were on their first day of work. But they..."

Debarshi Debnath

"Dropped by early on a Saturday evening to be greeted by lovely staff who were attentive and polite. Ordered drinks and informed that we would not..."

Tom Rowlands

"Upon arriving, we got seen within seconds and seated in a lovely spot next to the window. After seating, the service was very fast and we got our..."

Elle-May Cottee

Cauldwells Mill

"We have had two of the Derbyshire Ram companion sets made. One recently as a wedding present. The attention to detail in all of the pieces is mind..."

N H

Bellini Pizzeria

89/100 (6181 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"omg guys...best take away i've had in years and the chilli sauce i loved it. the meat was so juicy and fresh. will recommend to others.100% better..."

Kerry Bishop

"Very nice food would recommend A*** good service lovely..."

Andrew Helliwell

"Ordered for the first time tonight! Amazing! Definitely our new..."

Kim Spencer Mills

"Absolutely fantastic pizza and Mediterranean grill for our anniversary meal in. If there were six stars, he'd have got them...."

Gav Slater

"We have ordered from here three times in the last month, and they are the best Pizzas we have ever..."

Shaun Dyson

"Really good pizza, fajita's and calzone. I would definitely recommend going..."

Richard Massey

"Best takeaway pizza I've ever had! My other half and I order from here way more than we should! Always greeted by a friendly face and such good value..."

Sarah Louise Pickering

"Recently moved to an area which Bellini Pizzeria delivers to. We enjoyed the Tandori Chicken and Romano Pizzas as part of a special deal. We ordered..."

Matthew Ward

"Absolutely great! Visiting in an air b and b locally after a day at Gulliver’s Kingdom and had to feed my 2 hangry sons and quickly! Checked..."

Melissa Mallett

"We’ve tried a few things off the menu now and they’ve all been delicious! Pizzas, chicken strips wrap, mozerella sticks etc Fast service from a..."

Mollie Prince

"Great pizzas. Especially the garlic cheese and tomato. Ordered to nearby campsite, with no issues with..."

N Mchale

"Best takeaway in Matlock by a country mile! Always hot.always fresh and always on time absolutely faultless! Other takeaways should take..."

ian Hufton

"Ordered a few pizzas for my daughters birthday and they were really good and piping hot...."

Natalie Askey

"Fast delivery, very tasty pizza. Good value. Thank..."

Pauline Tokens

"The best in town. Tasty food every time and great service. Thank you..."

Rebecca Eaton

"Always the best takeaway in Matlock , always hot and fresh and..."

G Rich

"The staff are so lovely and make great food definitely recommend for..."

Lisa Woodhouse

Wellington Fish Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"The best fish I have had in a long time, gluten free too! The menu looks amazing for people without dietary requirements, a wide range of options...."

Chloe Maycock

"Had the best Chippy takeaway ever. Had so many options it was hard to choose. I had the BBQ pulled chicken with chips and Black pepper sauce. Well..."

kryptex yt

"Lovely staff, service was really efficient, good idea having Chinese sides such as spring rolls and salt and pepper chips, fish was..."

Andrew Micklewright

"Fabulous large fish n chips ,mushy peas Tasty and hot cooked to..."

Judy Smith

"Best fish and chips I’ve had in years! Unlike most, the batter is perfectly crisp and the chips are delicious. Plus, the way it’s presented is..."

B B

"Very good service, lovely fish and..."

Alan Hoole

"Lovely chippy pipping hot and great portions, especially the..."

Tim Cousins

"This fish and chip shop is brill ,the fish was cooked to order very tasty worth a visit from anyone in the area . X..."

Dorothy Fowkes

"On a few days holiday up in Matlock and searched on line for gluten free fish and chip shops. After looking in Matlock Bath and not being overly..."

J9hig

"We were staying at the Old School House B & B, Uppertown, we were recommended to try the Wellington Street Fish shop. We found it quite easily,..."

David M Eaton

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful setting , delicious home cooked food and a wonderful , friendly staff...what is there not to like..."

Helen Monk

"Not as busy today, (Thursday) as trade was on Sunday when I was here with Spondon CC. Same cheerful and efficient service. Had a really tasty sausage..."

John White

"Nice and clean , friendly staff , breakfast wraps were tasty ! A little expensive but understandable as it off the beaten track..."

Jez West

"Good food at reasonable prices. Great views..."

rob ravenswoodrob

"Very nice tea and fruit cake, plus treats for..."

Louise Barrett

"Love this cafe and always stop here when in the area. The views are fantastic from the cafe and there is a lot of geology history in the old quarry..."

Samantha Kettle

"Lovely lunch in a light and airy dining area with large outdoor terrace. Stylish wooden furniture. Friendly staff. Varied menu, mostly lighter bites..."

Cath Fielding

"Absolutely amazing! They have your café staples - sandwiches, soup, potatoes and cakes - but some of the flavours they offer are a bit more..."

Roisian Burnell

"Try the Blue Lagoon if you are in the area, it's good. Might be an idea to go on a dry day and enjoy the trails and walks. Have some lunch and..."

sue crosthwaite

"Lovely friendly cafe with tasty homemade food and a good..."

Adam Steventon

"Not overly busy. Plenty indoor & outdoor seating. Dog friendly (outside). Excellent menu selection from paninis, jackets soup, breakfasts, omelettes,..."

L G (Purple elephant)

"Good coffee, good service, lovely to sit..."

Anne Bryant

"Even though the staff were very busy we didn't have to wait long for our food.Dogs were welcome inside as well as outside and there were water bowls..."

isobella hobbs

"Went for the first time after being recommended by good friends. It was a nice place to drink and we found many people enjoying the food too. Lots..."

Karen Salt

"This cafe is very good. The food is excellent and not overpriced. They do gluten free sandwiches and cake (not just the usual flapjack). The staff..."

Christine Miles

Cool River Cafe

White Chocolate and Mango Tart

Luxury Belgian Hot Chocolate

Cakes

Beef

Quiche Filled with Sausage and Leek

Roasters Veggie Quiche

Steak pie

Cheese and Onion Quiche of the Day

Tea

Cappuccino

Raspberry Cake

Full english breakfast

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Lovely well presented food, that was really well cooked. The service wasn’t great as we had to ask them to for menus and then to take our orders..."

Paul Roberts

"We have visited this cute cafe several times and we have never yet been disappointed. We usually go for breakfast and when we do, it’s usually for..."

Lee and Aida

"Fabulous little place. Good Coffee. The lemon meringue slice was lovely, light & not overly sweet. Good Cannolis too! Staff are polite and..."

Sarah Khan

"Very nice selection of cakes and coffees available here . The deli sweet counter is always appealing and pulls in many tourists over the course of..."

Natalie Bestwick

"The Food was amazing seasoned well and when you bite into it the flavours come out. Very neat and tidy place,Atmosphere was amazing felt welcome and..."

niko benaoro

"Pitstop on way back from a holiday in Cheshire. Great pastries and nice coffee with a public P&D carpark next door. It was a Sunday afternoon and..."

Laurence Conisbee

"Came to Matlock from out of town, to visit friends, and they brought us here. They helped our party of 8 with breakfast and of course, caffeine...."

Joanna Lew

"Lovely little cafe, you can’t see the river but it is there, sat outside you are kinda sat in a car park. Quick and efficient service, food came..."

Sally Oldbury

"We went there for lunch as a family. The staff were friendly and attentive. The place was clean and tidy. It didn't have much of an atmosphere and..."

Peter Yeo

"we visited again after two years, I ordered cool river full english, the black and white puddings were a bit in too small portion that's why I marked..."

WaiTak Chao

"A small but well designed park, water play area and play area for the kids with toilets and ice cream van. Nice lake with wildlife, and a river to..."

Stephen “The Badger Of Doom!” Chatfield

"Wow, somewhere to take your lady or fella, table service, good size coffee cups and tea pots. Will be making that 90 mile trip to visit again. Back..."

STEVE G

"Stunning little cafe. Breakfast was coffee and their muesli bowl - both delightful. Outdoor seating in warm August sunshine. Highly..."

Andy Haywood

"Lovely cafe with great home grown..."

Dipak Mistry

"Omg!!! This place deserves 100 stars! Gluten and soya free and vegan is basically Impossible to come by. It was completely wonderful and has made my..."

Kate Bircumshaw

"Nice little café with warm food and bakery items. They have a small but fine collection of books too. Recommendation!Good..."

Bu Shu

"Great little cafe who were very helpful, attentive and polite on our visit, it was nice to see staff who were all smiling. The food was great also..."

Dale Cheeseman

"Been here a few times and the service has always been fantastic, the girls that have been working are all so attentive and checking for allergies and..."

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