Decent restaurant in Derby

Big Chris · 12 Oct 2010 at 13:25

Can any local Derby folk recommend a classy joint to take the Mrs?

Not really fussed what kind of restaurant as I'll eat anything, and she'll hardly eat anything being female...

task · 12 Oct 2010 at 13:29

Steak: A little place called Emily's just off Abbey Street http://www.emilys.biz/

Curry: http://www.anoki.co.uk/locations.php?loc=Derby

Kind of depends on your price range though, tbh, I know plenty of cheaper places that might look a little seedier but have a good menu.

ZXSpectrum · 12 Oct 2010 at 13:59

La Tasca or Zizi are supposed to be good but not cheap.. Antibos for a nice italian or Le Bistoir Pierre.. For poncy...

task · 12 Oct 2010 at 14:32

Skyline said:
La Tasca or Zizi are supposed to be good but not cheap.. Antibos for a nice italian or Le Bistoir Pierre.. For poncy...

I didn't really rate La Tasca, Zizi is ok but nothing spectacular from my past experiences. I haven't been to Le Bistoir Pierre though

Morley Hayes and Darley's are supposed to be good but haven't tried either.

Big Chris · 12 Oct 2010 at 16:19

Seen the website for Anoki actually, looks pretty good.

Zizi and La Tasca are ok but I've been to them before, you get them in most towns.

Price isn't an issue really (although I'm not paying silly money!), just want somewhere interesting and that will please the other half.

I like the sound of the steak place, and I've already come across Darleys which looks good too.

task · 12 Oct 2010 at 17:27

Emily's is a really small place so well worth booking in advance, the food is outstanding but the menu is a little limited. You do get very good service though, I've spent quite a few evenings chatting to the owners hours after I've finished eating.

Krowzer · 12 Oct 2010 at 17:28

Can't say there's many 'classy' places in Derby there are some nice places. Zizi and La Tasca aren't classy or nice just average mush and Antibos is full of teenage birthday parties and office nights out.

I'd suggest you look at Thai Dusit, Moonsha, The European, Anoki (as mentioned already) and Opulence (cathedral hotel) depending on what type of food you fancy.

sanaxe1 · 12 Oct 2010 at 17:51

Look here: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g187048-Derby_Derbyshire_England.html

davetherave2 · 13 Oct 2010 at 08:18

Darley's is really nice. have been several times and the food and service is excellent.

Big Chris · 13 Oct 2010 at 12:22

Cheers for the info guys, I like the look of Darleys, but some good looking places in the Trip Advisor link too. Will put it to The Boss and see what she likes the look of.

LordSplodge · 13 Oct 2010 at 12:50

taske said:
I didn't really rate La Tasca, Zizi is ok but nothing spectacular from my past experiences. I haven't been to Le Bistoir Pierre though

Morley Hayes and Darley's are supposed to be good but haven't tried either.

Darley's is over priced poncy food.

LordSplodge · 13 Oct 2010 at 12:50

Krowzer said:
Can't say there's many 'classy' places in Derby there are some nice places. Zizi and La Tasca aren't classy or nice just average mush and Antibos is full of teenage birthday parties and office nights out.

I'd suggest you look at Thai Dusit, Moonsha, The European, Anoki (as mentioned already) and Opulence (cathedral hotel) depending on what type of food you fancy.

Moonsha do some excellent ramen.

robjf · 13 Oct 2010 at 12:53

Darleys over in Darley Abbey is excellent! A little on the pricey side however!

AndyT · 13 Oct 2010 at 13:18

Try this - been 3 times in the past with work. I used to work in Derby.

It's very nice, set in an old Wesleyan chapel. Food is good, a little pricy, but worth it.

http://www.masarestaurantwinebar.com/

chippy08 · 30 Oct 2010 at 13:32

Try this place if you like an indian http://www.spicesderby.co.uk/ nice food buffet as well you wont be unhappy there been many time my self.