Darleys Restaurant

4.5

183 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

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2 people

Dec 2, 2024

7:00 PM

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British, Contemporary British, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Breakfast Thu 9:30 am–10:15 am Fri–Sun 9:00 am–11:45 am Lunch Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
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
Neighborhood
Derby
Cross street
DE22 1EB - Haslams Lane, off Alfreton Road
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Alfreton Road
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 183 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

Loved For

Derbyshire
Best Overall
Derbyshire
Best Food
Derbyshire
Best Service
Derbyshire
Best Ambiance
Derbyshire
Best Value
Derbyshire
Good for business meals
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Romantic
Derbyshire
Great for scenic views
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Derbyshire
Lively
Derbyshire
British
Derbyshire
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Darleys Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "exceptional service." Guests enjoy the creative presentation and flavors, particularly in the tasting menus. The picturesque riverside location enhances the experience, making it ideal for special occasions. Some critiques note portion sizes and service speed, but overall, Darleys remains a beloved choice for many.

183 Reviews

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Rhianne
Derbyshire
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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 2 days ago
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 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Brian
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some things appeared to be deep fried putting a crunchy coating on most things and somehow seemed to take the flavour out. The Venue and location is really lovely albeit it didn’t have a car park. The staff were very pleasant and welcoming.
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Lee
Derbyshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sometimes you get what you pay for, yes price a little higher than your average restaurant but the quality of the food and service is excellent. If your looking for something a bit different and a real treat I can highly recommend giving this a try, we had the 3 course menu and every plate was delicious from start to finish, will definitely be returning 5*****.
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Hilary
Norfolk/Suffolk
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Gorgeous breakfast at Darleys. Good food, well cooked, beautifully presented & nicely served. What’s not to like?!!
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Phillip
London
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
All the staff were great, but I found several dishes over seasoned, which spoiled the experience. Taste, taste, taste!
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Emma
Aberdeen
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely ambience, delicious food and exemplary service.
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Peter
Derbyshire
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The menu is boring never changes, no where to park Been three times now being a veggie only one meal on the menu same every time. Disappointed
Darleys RestaurantResponded on November 16, 2024
Hi Peter Thank you for your review. We are imminently going to be launching a separate Veggie/Vegan menu with 3 choices for starter, 3 main course options and 3 desserts. This is after evaluating recent constructive feedback. Our menus change with the seasons, often sooner. You say there is nowhere to park? I'm confused! In the evening there is ample spaces around the whole mill complex to park your vehicle, literally any space is available. Separate to this we have sponsorship in place with Derby Rugby Club and you can park in one of there 200 spaces. It is then just a short walk to the restaurant. This information is depicted in your reservation confirmation. We do base the continuous improvement of Darleys upon our guests constructive, we proactively engage and update
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Darleys Restaurant is rated 4.5 stars by 183 OpenTable diners.

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