Derbyshire shines with two restaurants in OpenTable's top 100

Two of Derbyshire’s best known dining spots have been named among OpenTable’s Top 100 Restaurants for Brunch and Lunch 2025.

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth and Darleys Restaurant in Derby both earned places on the nationwide list, which is based on verified diner reviews and platform data.

OpenTable compiles the list each year using metrics such as five-star ratings, review volume, reservation demand and the consistency of brunch or Sunday lunch service.

The list is designed to guide diners searching for standout places to celebrate occasions such as Mother’s Day.

Cavendish Restaurant at Chatsworth was recognised for its refined British menus and popular afternoon tea.

Served on Wedgwood tea ware, the tea experience includes savoury courses, breads, sandwiches, sorbet and cakes. T

he restaurant also offers a three-course set lunch, with an emphasis on locally sourced produce.

With more than 2,700 reviews and a 4.7 rating on OpenTable, it continues to draw visitors looking for a formal and scenic dining setting inside the Chatsworth estate.

Darleys Restaurant, set within a restored 200-year-old mill building beside the River Derwent, also made the list. Known for modern British and European dishes, the restaurant features two outdoor terraces overlooking the water and is open from breakfast through dinner.

Darleys has received recognition in the Michelin Guide 2024 and holds an AA Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence. It maintains strong diner ratings on OpenTable and is frequently praised for both its riverside setting and presentation-driven menu.

Both restaurants represent different strengths in Derbyshire’s food scene, from the stately surroundings of Chatsworth to the riverside industrial heritage of Darley Abbey Mills.

Their inclusion highlights the county’s growing profile as a destination for high-quality brunch and lunch dining.