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

Recently visited on a Friday evening with my wife and honestly couldn’t leave a review to rate this place higher. Lovely size and atmosphere. Great setting. Very good service. Not too fast, not too slow, not overly fussy just perfect. The food was absolutely exceptional and I struggle to think of many better meals I’ve had! Loved it and will definitely be back soon.

Front of house staff very friendly from the moment we arrived, Service was very efficient but didn't feel rushed! The restaurant was very cosy and had a relxed atmosphere. The food was soo fresh and tasted incredible, packed full of flavour and plenty to chose from off the menu without being bombarded. Will definitely be going back

Surprised sparkling anniversary desert given us, really lovely service and special made yet excellent taste food, definitely will come again!

Please try Leddy's - you will not be disappointed! We have been several times now and we have enjoyed every visit. The food is delicious and you can tell that Matt thoroughly enjoys what he does as it comes out in the food. There is a lady that works there (I'm sorry I have forgotten your name) that remembered us during our third visit and thanked us for supporting the restaurant which was very kind.

We enjoyed a lovely walk into Ashby for Sunday brunch at this brilliant cafe and deli. Great food and excellent, friendly service. The best coffee in Ashby in my opinion!

Perfect in all aspects. Great food, Drinks & Atmosphere & the staff are so friendly. As somebody who travels a lot all over the world and dines alone a lot, it’s hard to find places that make you feel welcome when you’re on your own. Lil Bo’s never fails to disappoint. Best cafe in Ashby, can’t recommend enough!

We only called in for a coffee to escape the cold. We were struck by how nice and welcoming it was. The staff showed us to a nice corner table and asked if we wanted to have a coffee straight away. My cappuccino was à really nice one. We were persuaded to stay for something to eat plus another coffee each. I asked if I could get something off menu and was told absolutely. The food arrived quickly and was as enjoyable as the coffee. Reasonably priced too. Would definitely recommend this place

Quirky place with spot on nosh, basically it's a street food burger joint at the high end of the quality scale. They have plenty of choices when it comes to with bun or without with spicy, sweet, sticky and savoury options for burgers and loaded fries. You can easily tailor your own too with reasonably priced add ons. The venue itself is set back from Market Street. You can gain access between the Tap at 76 / Centivo Lounge area down an alleyway to the left. Incidentally we had a burger at Centivo and the XXX ones are superior in every way. Its also a suprisingly reasonable sized space with adequate seating. Staff were very friendly and attentive, they are licensed too with good beverage choices.We're a bit older so the tunes weren't to.our taste but its aimed at a younger crew however we'll definitely be back! Hope the owners do well because it has clearly had plenty of thought put in to the menu and venue.

10/10 would definitely recommend, we were greeted and seated by a lovely staff member called Steph, she was really welcoming and polite. She recommend a few items on the menu and the food did not disappoint! Very fresh and delicious. Food came really quick and the service was great! Our favourite go to for a date night or take away treat!

Loved it here. Staff were lovely. The food and drinks were amazing. Good value for money. Me and my friends got a mix of the smaller food options. Very filling. Will definitely go again. They also do take away.

Had a lovely evening on Friday, both me and my wife getting a burger each and chips to share. Super reasonably priced and the service was grand. One minor thing was that the pricing for food was not displayed on the menu (probably is online but not in restaurant). Otherwise absolutely fantastic, will be going again and recommending to others!

Celebrated a birthday during the week, Food was fantastic!!! Atmosphere was brilliant and the Host was such a lovely Gent!!! He really made our visit there!! thank you for a great dinner and fun atmosphere.

Brilliant food! Enjoyed our dinner with delicious Italian food! For the first time to Montanaro's! will come again,for sure! Grazie mille!

This visit was my first and certainly won't be the last. The food was excellent and very traditional to the owners Italian roots. After eating and experiencing Italian culture this little gem.hits the spot. I would advise booking and they do take away to add ❤️

Starter was Garlic mushrooms and it was just that. Bunch of boiled mushrooms chopped up in a bowl. Lots of water at the bottom. Tasted nice although there was a lot for a starter. Bruschetta looked nice and was told it tasted delicious. They hadn't got one of the few veggie options I wanted for the main but i went for the four cheese pasta. Again, very basic presentation. Just pasta in a bowl, but it was very tasty. We were told we couldn't have tap water as there was bits in it so we were sold a bottle of water but weren't told we were going to be charged five pound fifty for it! This was too over priced considering it wasn't our fault that the tap water wasn't available. The Server was very nice but at first we weren't sure if he was staff as he just had a scruffy hoodie and jeans on. It is a lovely little place that is one of Swadlincotes hidden treasures. Would recommend you give it a try. Friends had dessert which looked delicious. Lots to choose from and generous portions.

Had a lovely lunch today. Staff friendly and food was really enjoyable: Tasted good and it was well presented, if not a massive portion (better for waistlines though). The pizzas looked amazing too and I'll try one next time. Didn't have dessert. Great meeting place, easy to find, lots of parking and space inside plus outside seats available.

The food was fantastic—served promptly, piping hot, and cooked to perfection. I enjoyed every bite! The atmosphere was cosy and inviting, with a lovely homely charm. Highly recommend!

We were taken here by friends who live in Ashby. Service was very efficient and professional. Serving staff use tablets to record your order which is checked. Our serving staff were Chloe and Leyla. For non-full time staff they were extremely courteous and very efficient. Food was well presented and delicious. I ordered rump steak cooked on a hot stone; the cheapest cut of steak on offer but absolutely tender (no chewy fat or gristle) served with 3x cooked chips and a side of veg. Other meals were skewered chicken and a steak & ale pie. All were ample sized and very well presented and tasty. There is not a very good variety of beers, in fact it was all pression served lagers, a craft beer and Guinness. Wines were good.

We had our wedding here yesterday and it was just incredible!!! From our first visit everyone has done everything they could for us. Just amazing. Would recommend to everyone. Emma and Becky are just the nicest people you will ever meet. Went above and beyond with food, service and entertainment. Really looked after us, did everything they could to make our day so incredible. Thank you!

We love this place and have been for shows, breakfasts, lunches and dinner. Every meal we have had has been consistently excellent. We tried the steak night last night and the steak melted in your mouth and the chips were amazing. We have been to many carveries and this one beats them all. The prices are really reasonable and the owners and everyone who works there are absolutely lovely. Nothing is ever too much trouble. If you haven’t been you must go.

Excellent venue with great acts. The food was amazing and friendly staff. Definitely will return.

One of the best sunday roast iv had in a long time.cudnt fault a thing.defo going back

ZAMANI’S NAME IS ENOUGH👍👍👍 I had my dinner 🍽️ today for the first time at Zamani’s. This vegetarian Dish is so so delicious 😋😋😋 and my favorite Prawns 🍤😋😋😋 I thought Zamani’s food would be super expensive but not really, good value for money 🤙🏻 very polite staff though. would be back again soon and highly recommend... Thank you Pejaman Zamani for such a wonderful Restaurant ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Stunning food in a quaint, intimately modern, boutique like restaurant. I was there as part of a large group of 18, given there were other diners, the two waitresses were brilliant, offering a prompt and efficient service where nothing was too much trouble. The food was quite honestly the best Italian food I have ever had. The selection on offer was varied and catered for many tastes. The prawns were particularly favoured by the group. I highly recommend trying this resteraunt if you are local. If you are not local, find a way to make a visit.

Always love to visit our friends at Zamanis. A warm welcome is guaranteed and the food and drinks are both varied and reasonably priced. Everything is to the highest quality.. Fabulous spot in Ashby de la Zouch ♥️♥️

We enjoyed a fabulous meal here on 29 March. Our party included young children who were well catered for and had a wonderful time. Despite being extremely busy pre Mother's Day, service was timely and the young wait on staff were excellent. During our visit, a member of staff had an accident in the courtyard which resulted in a cut to their head. We felt that first aid could have been administered somewhere other than at a table within the internal restaurant area in full view of diners. Additionally, it would have been preferable had the person cleaned the blood from the site of the injury and their hair prior to resuming table duties. There are washing facilities in the rest rooms. Hygiene should always be paramount within a catering environment.

Wonderful place for a drink and bite to eat. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and a fantastic and impressive range of drinks (alcohol and coffee) - service was impeccable. Would highly recommend! 😊

Had the most enjoyable lunch. We chose the Camembert to share, we have had loads of camemberts as it is one of my favourites, but I have never ever tasted one this good. We had a glass of Chardonnay to go with it and the wine was exceptional as were the people who work there. Cannot find one fault and shall definitely be returning. Thank you for such an exceptional lovely lunch and afternoon x

As my wife went shopping I was left alone in the place of my desires. I sat in a lovely wine shop with friendly staff in a big comfy old chair and an excellent South of France merlot, while reading about Ernest Hemingway sitting in restaurants and cafes in Paris. An excellent way to spend the afternoon! I couldn't recommend La Zouch Cellars more.

Excellent breakfast, I had a ham and tomato omelette, the ham was thick and chunky, none of this processed meat. Service was very good, as always. Beautiful setting, next to the fishing lake, we sat outside with our coffee after we had eaten. Everywhere is spotlessly clean. Good amenities. I do recommend booking a table, especially during the summer months.

amazing service was greeted with a smile the hot chocolate was gorgeous and i liked my chicken and mushroom garlic sauce when i asked for gravy they got me some oh tho they didn’t get me enough but that was all sorted when i asked for more (highly recommend booking in advance)

Wow, what a fantastic meal All home cooked, loads of fresh cooked vegetables with mash and roast potatoes. I had the steak and mushroom pudding. All piping hot. Cost very reasonable, well would say it was a steal such good value. With a long list of starters, mains, and ho my god homemade sweets, you can't go wrong with the food, service, and staff. As all of you know I like good food and this Bistro well pleased us all, it's well worth a visit. But I would think you have to book as it was quite full. Plus, there are lots of seating outside space and a fishing pond with ducks that we are. Dog friendly in the outside areas Thanks for a great meal, and keep up the great standards M&J and the crew

Delightful. Took my bestie for a birthday afternoon tea. Delicious food. Superb staff and a lovely view of the lake.

Popped in for lunch on a bank holiday Monday. It was busy but they managed to fit us in. Excellent service, excellent food and a very nice rhubarb cider. Would love to visit again.

We had a excellent meal, this place truly defines the difference between being a good cook and a good chef. I had the lamb with hasselback potatoes, being a decent cook I was quite proud of my hasselbacks, however the chef blew my mind and taste buds with their version, so creamy and such a well balanced plate of flavours, the presentation was Michelin level and the service was also to a high standard. I will be visiting again as there were many items on the menu that I would chose.

Nice little place for a drink. The service was good, we didn't try the food but the atmosphere was just right. The location was ideal if you were going to the local race circuit as it was just down the road. Overall, it was a good ole British pub with a good selection of drinks.