Best Restaurants in Derbyshire

In total, there are 37 award winning restaurants in Derbyshire, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Derbyshire? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Derbyshire is Fischer's Baslow Hall in Baslow (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef John Shuttleworth serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Fischer's Baslow Hall currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Derbyshire, however there are 12 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 32 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Derbyshire consisting of 4 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 16 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 12 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Derbyshire has long offered the kind of quietly confident dining scene that rewards the traveller who strays from the well worn routes between its market towns. In the shadow of the Peaks, one finds a tradition of honest, hearty fare elevated by a new generation of chefs who understand the value of local produce. It is not uncommon to sit down to a plate of Derbyshire oatcakes filled with tangy regional cheese, or a slow cooked lamb shoulder that tastes as though it came from a flock grazing just beyond the restaurant window. These kitchens often occupy converted inns and farmhouses, where the creak of old timber floors and the faint scent of wood smoke remind you that eating here is as much about heritage as it is about flavour. The county also boasts a rich history of tea rooms and coaching inns, some of which have quietly evolved into serious culinary destinations. Long standing family establishments often excel at puddings, a point of pride in these parts, with sticky toffee or Bakewell slices appearing in forms both traditional and reinvented. Over recent years, inventive chefs have woven global influences into these menus without losing the soul of Derbyshire cooking. This thoughtful balance of rustic tradition and modern technique creates an atmosphere where diners can enjoy both comfort and discovery, making the area a rewarding stop for anyone seeking memorable food with a strong sense of place.