Best Restaurants in Derby

In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants in Derby, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Derby? 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 Derby is Darleys Restaurant (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Jonathan Hobson serves up award winning Modern Cuisine. Darleys Restaurant currently holds a standard Michelin Guide listing and 2 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Derby, however there is 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Derby consisting of 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled snugly within the heart of England, the vibrant city of Derby, with its unique blend of history and progression, is a true gastronomical gem waiting to be discovered. Proud of its roots, this gastronomic hub capitalises on locally sourced produce from its verdant surroundings in the Midlands, delivering an authentic taste of the region that is quite unrivalled amidst the melange of Britain's culinary landscape. Reverberating with a rich history of feeding its bustling population, Derby's cobbled streets meander like a culinary tapestry through time. This is a city where traditional British fare dances heartily with the flamboyant flavours of international cuisine in the most unexpected and delightful ways. From the time-honoured pub grub, found in the centuries-old inns dotting the city-scape, a testament to Derby's rich ale history, to the cosmopolitan fusion restaurants innovating British cooking to fit the modern palate, the foodie scene in the city presents a delectable jamboree of old and new. As a food critic, every visit to the fair city of Derby provides an opportunity to rediscover Britain's culinary diversity, and sampling the city's food is much like turning the pages of a flavourful history book. Derby's culinary story is a tantalising testament to its vibrant past, present, and exciting future. It's these stories, served on a plate, that make Derby a must-visit for any discerning food lover.