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Award-winning restaurant, 2AA Rosette & Michelin - Darleys Restaurant, Derby, Derbyshire

Darleys Restaurant

4.6
4.6
252 Reviews
£26 to £40
British
  • 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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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Higham
  • 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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What 252 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Darleys Restaurant offers a "fantastic service beautiful food" experience with "brilliant service and fantastic food." Guests rave about the "exceptional service and food," complemented by stunning views of the river. Celebratory touches like handwritten cards enhance the dining experience, making it perfect for special occasions. "Highly recommended" for its value and "outstandingly good" meals.
252 Reviews
  1. Roy

    Derbyshire2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    unbelievable food and Patrice the Sommelier is really helpful and well worth a chat to as always a great experience

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  2. Andy

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As it was Mother's Day we asked for a table overlooking the weir which was delivered. We hadn't been to Darleys for a while and we were very impressed. Parking was a nightmare. There literally is nowhere to park. Darleys suggested parking in the Rugby club car park which clearly says No trespassing. So I parked in Folly Lane. Glad I did as the Rugby club gates were locked when we came past after lunch. Be careful. We shall be back

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  3. Jennifer

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous meal at Darleys. Service was exceptional and food was fantastic.

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  4. Robert

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brilliant service and fantastic food!! Really enjoyed our experience today

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  5. Julia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service beautiful food highly recommended. Will definitely return. 5 Star

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  6. Dawn

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a fantastic meal, the food was amazing. Staff very friendly and helpful. Looking forward to our next visit.

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  7. Fabrizio

    Warwickshire3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, very well presented. Very good service, and beautiful place with a stunning view of the river. All with a great value for the price - we had the 3 courses for £35 and we were not disappointed

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent and imaginative champagne breakfast. Fantastic and interesting slight twist to some of the ‘traditional’ options. Great presentation and excellent service. Rob and is colleague this morning were professional, polite and knowledgeable. We will defiantly return again. Well done. 5 stars.

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  9. RickH

    Las Vegas5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Lunchtime treat, had been before and do like the restaurant an location. Sat down and initially attended to well. Ordered from Bistro menu , glass of bubbles suppled and order for food taken. Starters lovely, duck liver parfait and trout . Always expect to wait for good freshly cooked food but the wait for mains did get tedious, anyway Beef cheek for 1 and Stonebass were our choices, my wife liked the Stonebass and was well presented, beef cheek was well presented but all elements dry in nature with the beef excessively so, overcooked similarly the Boulanger , shame. Service was less attentive during the meal and had to chase for another drink although all staff were pleasant. Do like to give feedback in the day be weren’t asked ! All in all expected a little better all round.

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  10. Mike

    Derbyshire1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal with friendly and attentive service.

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Google Map for Darleys Restaurant

Waterfront Darley Abbey Mill, Derby, Derbyshire DE22 1DZ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    DE22 1EB - Haslams Lane, off Alfreton Road
  • Neighborhood
    Derby
  • 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
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    British, Contemporary British, Fusion / Eclectic
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Alfreton Road
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christopher Higham
  • 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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