The Dovecote Restaurant

Excellent service

Lovely breakfast. Staff were extremely helpful. Food delicious and plenty of it.

Afternoon tea at the Dovecote restaurant is extremely good value for money with good service, friendly staff and pleasant surroundings

On the 19/09/19, l proposed to my partner at the start of afternoon tea after 20years together.
When the staff was told they wer wonderful and excited and could not do enough for us and that made the day special.
Thank you to all the staff. ( for the Balloon )

As always the food was excellent. The restaurant was not as busy as usual, but this never seems to change to length of time it takes to get served. We were unfortunate not to get a dessert this visit as our guests were limited for time, with a train to catch, but the menu choices were lovely as always. The fish main was to die for, and the lamb was excellent too.

Not the first time we've been for Afternoon tea, so that in itself is a recommendation. Nice surroundings, excellent service and attention, good range of food with the option for more of anything and a range of teas to choose from - what more could you want.

We’ve gone to the Dovecote numerous times and the service, food and value are excellent. Not forgetting the staff who cannot do enough for you.

Me and my husband came for Sunday lunch and enjoyed the food very much.
I have booked again in Dec to bring my family. I hope I receive the same tasteful food and efficient service.

I come for champagne breakfast every 5 weeks with my best friend as a treat! And every time I come it’s amazing!

Fantastic champagne breakfast for the wife’s birthday great food and staff👍

Always great food and service - never ever disappoints

This is an easy review ....we had champagne breakfast after being given a voucher for a birthday...we have had the champagne breakfast 3 times now and have been delighted with it..... the moment you are greeted and then given your champagne etc you feel relaxed ... there is no hurry to leave either....my husband and myself both love the Dovecote restaurant but like to save it for special occasions.
The breakfast was beautifully cooked and we were tempted into having another glass of champagne.
Thankyou Dovecote.

Never been here for food before so went with an open mind. Sat in the bar downstairs & then for the meal upstairs. We were greeted at the top of the stairs by a very attentive lady who took a coat away. We sat and viewed the menu & decided what we'd like to eat. Then we were seated in the restaurant with drinks brought over the food was fantastic. My favourite part of the evening were the Waiter & Waitress for two people so young to engage with us the we they did it made the night. I can't remember their names but please pass on my thanks.

Wow food was amazing great atmosphere one guy playing the piano lovely wine will be definitely be going back. Hats off to the chefs.

We all love this place. Amazing food and polite and attentive staff. Thank you for making my mum and dads anniversary very special

The whole evening from the moment you are met at the reception is a great dining experience.
To have your drinks and food orders taken before your taken to the table is a great idea. It means you can spend quality time with your family &friends
The food choices are fine dining , giving you a great taste experience
The food is of a very high quality and is served at a leisurely pace, so not to rush you through each course.

A wonderful champagne breakfast as always for my daughters birthday

Excellent service along with exceptional food - we had a lovely evening thank you

It was our Anniversary, we had a splendid time. The food was lovely, the wine delightful.

Such a treat! A 3 course delicious breakfast served up beautifully.

I have been numerous times to the Dovecote. This time we felt the we were rushed with our Champagne Breakfast then had to wait a long time for the tea and coffee.
I would not let this put me off going again but probably not go on a bank holiday next time.

Visited for Sunday lunch , once again we both enjoyed our experience very much , excellent meal in lovely surroundings , the service we received was friendly and efficient , cant really ask for more !!
In our opinion one of the best places to eat

An excellent meal in beautiful surroundings. The waiting staff were so friendly and helpful and particular a “well done” to Naima, a new member of staff who had such a sunny, lovely, disposition.

Truly wonderful experience. Great ambience, outstanding quality food and good service from quite a young team. Love returning here.

Second time for a champagne breakfast here and only one word to describe it - fabulous! the whole atmosphere is relaxing and friendly, staff lovely and attentive, and the main part, the food, exceptional. All cooked to absolute perfection, we like the fact that it's all local produce and so fresh. The menu is very original and should suit every palate without being pretentious. All in all the whole experience is excellent and wonderful value for money. Can't fault it and will definitely be returning, lovely for a low key celebration (in this case my granddaughter's birthday), makes a change from going out in the evening and just as enjoyable and judging by how busy the restaurant was it really is appreciated by a wide variety of people. Book it and go, you won't regret it

We really enjoyed our meal, lovely food and well presented. It was good service apart from a couple of errors in the order. We would love to return perhaps nearer Christmas. Thank you for making us feel welcome. My husband forgot to leave a tip we will next time, thank you.

Yes we do on a regular basis as the whole experience has to be in person not described as you're bound to miss something out

The main courses were outstanding, one of our best experiences. The service was polite and efficient contributing to a very good evening.

Good as ever, no problems. Lovely food, wel presented

Every thing was fine BUT I had said when booking no mustard and also repeated this when sat at table before food came out but found sandwiches still contained it . Also had none of wine I requested. Just glad mustard wasn't an allergy with any of our party and was just the taste we didn't like .

Afternoon tea for my birthday. Nothing was too much trouble and just asked if you wanted extra sandwiches or cake.

Great service and food is amazing ! Worth the money !

Lovely restaurant. Staff were attentive. Food was really nice. Each course could just have done with a couple more choices.

Had a lovely evening celebrating a special birthday. Everyone said how nice the food was and we were looked after very well by the staff. The unexpected balloon and birthday card were a nice touch, particularly as we hadn’t told them that it was a birthday celebration in advance.

A perfect champagne breakfast with just enough food to fill but not over do it. Lovely staff and good service

Fabulous afternoon tea!
Extra sandwich’s were offered by friendly staff.

Have been to the Dovecote Restaurant several times over the years, and can honestly say I have never had a bad meal. The surroundings inside and outside make this a perfect dining experience. The staff are always polite and attentive.

A really great evening and everything was just as I would have wanted it,the staff were friendly and very helpful,no request was to much trouble.
It made our anniversary special and a night to remember. Thank you all very much.
Graham C

A restaurant where the food is exceptional, the staff are always pleasant and attentive. They make special occasions memorable but the whole experience is one to be enjoyed.
Our anniversary is always celebrated at this restaurant.

Excellent excellent excellent best restaurant in Derbyshire, probably the world