The Best Restaurants in Matlock, Derbyshire, United Kingdom (2025)

Absolutely delicious pizza! A warm and nice venue with friendly staff. The wine selection was great and the miso walnut cookies were AMAZING.

Great pizza, highly recommend if you’re in the area!

Normally order a pizza and have it delivered next door as we enjoy a few drinks. Never been dissapointed with the quality. The best pizzas I have ever eaten anywhere.

We finally decided to give Aroma Lounge a go. Ordered for collection on a Sunday evening and it said it was ready in 20 minutes. In 10 minutes we got a text saying it's ready. Seemed very nice inside, pleasing aesthetic, and the gent who greeted me was pleasant. He went off to collect my food, came back and opened the door for me and said he hopes I take care of myself. Nice experience. NOW for the food. Honestly, the chicken was very tender and just fell apart, nice flavours, and you can clearly tell the food was actually marinated as described on the menu. Just for reference, we had 2x mains, 2x breads, 1 rice, and 1 portion of chips at just under £31. As expected really, and couldn't be happier with the quality of the food. So that's a bonus as you can pay that amount or more and it be terrible food. What was nice was this morning (2 days later). I received a text asking how my food was from the restaurant, not had that before! But it was a nice enough gesture to get me to review. Nice touch. We will most definitely be returning.

I've taken my husband away for the weekend and upon "googling" I found this place. It has no alcohol license so you can take your own drinks. Which to me is amazing. We booked -& arrived, given the menu everything seemed such a reasonable price. We asked for advice & recommendations &, that was very helpful. The food we chose was amazing and plentiful. The bill was so cheap it was a shock we tipped Well because the staff were amazing. We waited outside after to be then offered a lift to our next destination. What amazing people who should be recognised for being so nice. The staff during our visit were amazing. Friendly, chatty and welcoming. I have anxiety going to new places but was put at ease immediately. Honestly if you've not been you need to go!! Amazing

The food was really nice. The Staff was amazing really helpful and questions we had they could answer them straight away ,and it was nice that the chef came out and asked if everything was ok with our meal. The Restaurant was nice and clean.

Had a thoroughly good evening here , some very good service and food was impressive. Had the dirty onion burger, and it was gorgeous, really high quality meat cooked with the slightest blush of pink, sauces and onions all complemented and enhanced the burger. Chips were proper chips one of the best burgers I've had in a long time.

Lovely place in a great location in Matlock. Been for a couple of meals before which have always been nice, but never got around to trying the famous carvery until today. So glad we came, the food was amazing, and so much variety.Everything was hot and well cooked. Staff were really friendly and everything was well organised. It was very busy and because there was 2 of us with a dog we had to queue separately which would have meant we’d probably be eating at different times, but after I’d got mine I was told to send my wife to the front of the queue so we could dine together, I thought that was very thoughtful and a nice touch. I must say Thankyou (and sorry) to the bar lady who cleared our plates and was really friendly, my clumsy wife managed to spill half a pint of lager not only on the floor but managed to decorate half the wall too. Thanks again for your assistance, I’ll be leaving the wife at home next time.

My wife and I called here on a rainy Sunday afternoon, as the place where we had in mind was closed. We were greeted with a friendly welcome when we arrived and directed to a seating area. We both had the Sunday Carvery and weren't disappointed at all. There was a good selection of locally sourced meats, and as a nice touch, we could choose if we wanted the meat, rare, medium or well done. A good selection of hot fresh vegetables and the red cabbage was to die for. We both left with full bellies. On a separate note, there was also a good selection of hand pulled beers, for the beer lovers. Would I recommend and return. Definitely. I would. If you like my honest review and find it helpful, please follow me as I review on a regular basis.

Came here for a Sunday dinner with friends. Was about £33 for two carveries so not bad. Was really impressed with the carvery in that there was 8 meat options, including how you wanted your meat. You could have rare beef, medium beef, gammon, turkey, medium lamb, well done lamb and a couple of others. You could also have a nut roast too. Love the variety of meats to suit everyone. The mash was also very good. Everything else was standard. The parsnips and carrots were not peeled, and they were plain boiled parsnips not honey roasted. The peas were on the crunchier side and I prefer my veg soft. They had cheesy leeks and cauliflower cheese. It is not very good for labelling as I knew not all the veg was vegetarian. The red cabbage was picked and not stated that was not nice. The roast potatoes were crunchy but a little dry. The Yorkshire was big but not my favourite. Was worth the try for the meat

Another wonderful meal! The Shalimar never disappoints. The food is always excellent and the staff are so friendly and go above and beyond to ensure everyone has a great experience. I came for a birthday meal and without asking, they had set the table out with banners and confetti and had even got me a cake - so thoughtful! This restaurant is brilliant because it is so consistently good with food quality and service.

Amazing food, outstanding service, would 100% recommend this place and will definitely be coming back.

Thank you for a wonderful meal. The customer service was amazing. We arrived without a booking but were served very promptly and all of our food and drink arrived very quickly. They were even prepared to cook dishes that weren’t on the menu and consulted with us on preferred style. Very good with small children/toddlers. Cannot thank them enough

Delicious food and incredible service. Great sense on humour. They went above and beyond to accommodate our group especially at short notice. We went there for a friend's birthday and they even gave her a free cake with sparklers and music, and a card as well! Thank you so much, we will definitely come back

Amazing place, has you covered for any time of day. Full Bod breakfast was delicious and tasted really fresh! Great bar too! The decor and atmosphere was brilliant, couldn’t fault it. Thanks

We started our day here and enjoyed a light bite choice off the menu and a drink, the place was really cozy and funky, had a good selection of food and drink on offer and I would happily visit again. The food cost us £19 and a large wine & pint came to £11

A warm and welcoming place to eat hearty food. Friendly and helpful staff who adapted for our group with veggie and vegan options for those not eating meat or dairy. Clean facilities.

Lovely food and a welcome atmosphere. They have Gluten free options also, so this was a bonus and the prices were reasonable.

Nice place to enjoy a drink, atmosphere was very relaxed and easy going, drinks were a little on the pricier side compared to other bars in the area (£17 for a large wine & a pint) but I'd visit again. Didn't have food so can't comment on quality but what I saw coming out to other patrons looked really nice and really well presented

I loved it, the food was lovely and I really liked how the restaurant was set up. It is decorated with many paintings and the furniture matches them very well. I was pleasantly impressed. I will come here again.

We were traveling to the area and it looke amazing. Definitely happy we decides to stop. The staff were so kind and nice. It was the only place we have visited that actually had a corner with toys and books for kids. My daughters loved it, one of the places where we could really enjoy the food and drinks without them nagging us. Would recommend this place

Loved the food. Was very busy but food was still served in about 20 mins and was delicious. We love the lounge group as caters for my husband who is coeliac. My only complaint was it was very hot in there.

We visited the restaurant for a Saturday evening meal. The atmosphere was beautiful, the staff was so attentive and polite. The meal was ample and so delicious. Would highly recommend we will definitely be returning and bringing family and friends along with us. The food was Very aromatic, so tasty and full of flavour. I had the Duck and it was cooked to perfection. My husband had the jungle curry beef and it was quite Spicy but that was perfect for his taste! The wine was lovely and my husband had a shandy as he was driving. Definitely worth a visit!

Had birthday here Sunday. Partner never been keen on Thai. He and myself absolutely couldn't fault the food at all. Surroundings were stunning. Staff very polite indeed. Converted my boyfriend completely. Was pleased after 20 minutes they did put music on in the background.

We decided to indulge in the Banquet Set B Meal to kick off our Matlock Bath adventure, and it proved to be a delightful choice. The restaurant exuded a majestic atmosphere, with its ornate decorations, elegant cutlery, and enchanting music, setting the stage for a truly grand lunch experience. Every course surpassed our expectations, from the velvety cream soup to the tantalizing appetizers and the four delectable main dishes. The staff members were incredibly attentive and professional, adding to the overall enjoyment of our meal. Without a doubt, we are eagerly anticipating our next visit to savor this exceptional dining experience once again.

Excellent ! I've eaten at the one in Nottingham several lunch times, always good and the Matlock one more than lived up to expectations. All very good, can't fault it, definitely recommended.

Visiting our daughter in the Peak District, stopped off for a drink at the sycamore pub on route to the lights of Abraham, ended up having the best Steak and Ale pie I think I’ve ever had, sooooo good. It’s a long journey up here for us but seriously won’t be long before we do it again and a visit back here for another pie and a fine pint of ale.

It's not very big, quite small actually but with the log fire it makes for a great atmosphere. On Sundays there's no menu as we found out, it's roast beef or chicken with all the trimmings and lovely food it was. Recommended.

Excellent Sunday Lunch. Cooked well, great portion size and very reasonably priced! Quaint pub. Friendly staff.

This is a lovely little proper pub which does a brilliant pie. I would definitely recommend the steak and ale pie, it's the best I have had in Matlock. The pub is dog friendly throughout and has a good atmosphere with a mix of locals and visitors. It does food Thursday - Sunday. There is free street parking outside.

Really nice pub with good beers and a great view. Friendly service.

Four adults and a five year old visited for Sunday lunch. We couldn’t have been more welcomed, accommodated and well-fed! The service was exceptional, so very friendly and they couldn’t do enough. The food was great value (2 roasts to choose from plus 3 different pies with all the usual roast trimmings) - and most importantly, was absolutely delicious. We had to wait a little while for the food to come - but that was no issue for us. The food was fresh and hot when it arrived. It’s a small, traditional pub - and as well as lovely food, it has a great choice of ales too. Next time we’re in the area, we’ll be back. Definitely worth a visit! And on a sunny day it has a wonderful view too from the front beer garden area. What’s not to love!

Been here today and it was excellent. Melissa could not have been more helpful, friendly and accommodating if she tried even as the only member of staff in that day due to another one calling in sick. She was reassuring about us in the space as we were a party of 4 adults, 3 young children and a dog and made us feel at ease throughout, especially as last minute booking. Food (Sunday lunches) was fresh and really tasty. Overall, an excellent experience, thank you!

Wasn’t serving food when we visited but we had a really warm welcome from a young man the first time, very friendly and engaged us in conversation. The second night we were greeted by a lovely young lady who again was so friendly and welcoming. The beers were in good order and the windows gave great views over Matlock. Water and treats were provided for our two dogs. Great place to visit.