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Darleys

Darley Abbey Mill, Darley Abbey, Derby Derbyshire DE22 1DZ

£44.00 British Derbyshire
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From its understated colour scheme to the gracious, smiling staff, this smart, family-owned restaurant exudes confidence. And rightly so. It’s a delightful spot, set in an old mill on a leafy stretch of the river Derwent with a sunny terrace for the warmer months. Well-heeled couples & family parties are welcomed to the comfortable lounge area for homemade crisps & olives before moving up to the light, modern dining room. The earthy nuttiness of butternut squash meets the pungency of Derbyshire blue cheese in a ravioli starter, while the rich sweetness of a brown shrimp risotto suits its simple grilled fillet of trout perfectly at main course. Local meat is also a strong suit here, & a tender duo of Derbyshire lamb delivered on flavour. Dinner is expensive, so it’s worth checking out the lighter lunchtime menu.

Overall Diner Rating

5.0
Food & Drink
7.3
Service
5.0
Atmosphere
7.0
Value
5.3

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  1. GH
    Silver Reviewer

    ( 30s, Female, London, United Kingdom )

    Nice food and drink, the staff, although sweet, need to be a bit more switched on.

    • Overall: 7
    • Food & Drink: 8
    • Service: 7
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 8
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  2. Jam B.
    Reviews: 1

    ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

    Whilst the food at Darleys Restaurant and Terrace is quite good, although a full price for what you get, we were appalled at the way we were treated after rejecting a bottle of wine, which was on their recommended list. We thought the wine was watery and flavourless. The manageress was hostile and dismissive after we suggested that the wine was not acceptable. They insisted that we pay for what we felt was bad wine, without even tasting it themselves. We have written several complaints to them but are still awaiting a reply. Also wrote to the Guardian consumer 'angel' about our dreadful experience with these amateurs, Darleys response was to lie about what happened. One wonders why some people go into the hospitality industry with behaviour like this!

    • Overall: 1
    • Food & Drink: 7
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 7
    • Value: 1
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    Essential Details for Darleys

    • Address: Darley Abbey Mill, Darley Abbey, Derby Derbyshire DE22 1DZ
    • Telephone: 01332 364987
    • Email: info@darleys.com
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    • Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 12N-2pm (Sun -2.30pm) <br>Mon-Sat 7-9pm
    • Restaurant Facilities: Alfresco dining area
    • Cuisine: British
    • Area: Derbyshire
    • Price: £44.00
    • Wine: £14.50
    • Champagne: £34.00
    • Lunch: £14.95/16.95 (2/3 courses)

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    Diner reviews for Darleys

    1. GH
      Silver Reviewer

      GH ( 30s, Female, London, United Kingdom )

      7 October 2011

      Nice food and drink, the staff, although sweet, need to be a bit more switched on.

      • Overall: 7
      • Food & Drink: 8
      • Service: 7
      • Atmosphere: 7
      • Value: 8
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    2. Jam B.
      Reviews: 1

      Jam B. ( 30s, Male, United Kingdom )

      November 2009

      Whilst the food at Darleys Restaurant and Terrace is quite good, although a full price for what you get, we were appalled at the way we were treated after rejecting a bottle of wine, which was on their recommended list. We thought the wine was watery and flavourless. The manageress was hostile and dismissive after we suggested that the wine was… More

      • Overall: 1
      • Food & Drink: 7
      • Service: 1
      • Atmosphere: 7
      • Value: 1
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