The Dining Room

121 Friar Gate, DE1 1EX - Derby
European Contemporary
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98/100
2161 recommendations

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98/100
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2,161 total reviews
Tripadvisor
5.0/5
357 reviews
Google
4.8/5
161 reviews
Facebook
5.0/5
113 reviews
Restaurant guru
5.0/5
458 reviews
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4.7/5
97 reviews
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5.0/5
975 reviews
🍽️ Dine-in 🍺 Alcohol 🍹 Cocktails 🍷 Wine 📅 Reservations 🛋️ Cozy 👥 Good for groups

💬 What people say

Sunday lunch 21 Atmosphere 17 Wine 17 Experience 13 Lamb 11 Scallops 9 Takeaway 7 Chef 5

👍 Recommended by 4 people

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Contact Information

📞 Phone: +44 1332 613991
📍 Address: 121 Friar Gate, Derby

🕐 Opening Hours

Closed Opens at 12:00 PM
Monday1 05:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Tuesday2 05:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Wednesday3 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Thursday4 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Friday5 12:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Saturday6 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Sunday7 Closed

Google Reviews (10)

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Garry Pascal

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Experienced food and dining service. Lunched at the restaurant after reading positive reviews of the dining room's menu, this led to an impressive experience from the staff, they were both helpful and informative. The food we ordered was among the most outstanding we have eaten anywhere. Both the cauliflower's wings and my Stilton's and Shiitake's were enjoyable. The flavors of the seasoned tuna and my rump steak were also wonderful. I can't wait to return. highly recommended and worth taking a detour to explore this wonderful little restaurant.
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Peter Thompson

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
One of Derby's little gems. Very small restaurant, if you didn’t know it, you’d pass it buy, however, The food is top quality, reasonably priced for the quality. Surprisingly good wine list. Would highly recommend
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Steve Bradder

a month ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Well, what a little gem of a find. Not sure how I have missed the Dinning Room before but I'm very glad I have found it now. The food was great, varied menu, good wine list and the lady serving us was excellent. It's certainly am oasis in the Derby desert of good food.
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Mark Mosedale

2 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
My wife and I booked for Sunday lunch (6th Aug) we received a warm welcome, with what was simply impeccable service. The Sunday lunch that followed was simply outstanding, I can't rate it highly enough, the beef was cooked to perfection, presented beautifully, accompanied by a plethora of roasted vegetables, the plates were full... Then, red cabbage and simply the best cauliflower cheese I've ever eaten followed. The date and pecan bread and butter pudding was incredible. We're first time visitors, but we'll be back very soon. Well done guys, just keep doing what your doing 👏🏻👏🏻
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Paul McCandless

3 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
We wanted to treat our son to somewhere special as he is just back from his first year at Uni, and boy did this place deliver! An excellent and varied menu, catering for all tastes, with my choice of seared scallops, black pudding, minted pea and a lobster emulsion a real taste sensation. My pork main was a meat-eater’s delight, but I was also tempted by the vegetarian dishes as well. I do not now imbibe, but still love looking at a good wine list, and the one here is both varied, well-thought out, and offers some real value for money. All in all, a real jewel in Derby’s culinary crown, and all done in such a lovely, friendly, typically Derbian way!
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Abs

4 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Amazing, can't recommend highly enough! Food was incredible, we had the 3 small plates option. Staff were so lovely, we had a great time!
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Grant

6 months ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Outstanding food and dining experience. Visited for lunch after reading good reviews about the dining room and so impressed, the serving staff were so friendly, helpful and informative. The food we order was some of the best we have had anywhere. Both the cauliflower wings and my Stilton and shiitake fritters were delicious. The mains of seared tuna and my rump steak was also amazing. I honestly cannot wait to return. Highly recommended and well worth a detour to sample this great little restaurant.
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7 months ago
★★★★☆ 4/5
The paneer was very nice. Catch of the day was ok. Deserts and cocktails were amazing. Very friendly staff but not the best service. Quite pricy. A nice experience overall.
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Martin Matušík

a year ago
★★★★★ 5/5
Had a nice Sunday 3 course here. Chicken was a highlight, mayo siracha with it paired nicely and fried and season perfectly. Nice plating and cool plates, desserts arrived on warm plates tho :D Girls on service was relaxed and friendly so just here to say thank you.
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Cherie Amour

2 years ago
★★★★★ 5/5
We had an amazing meal tonight for my birthday. I was surprised they took an effort to write a card and it was a very nice gesture making me feel special! The food was WOW! From starter to dessert it was all spot on and very good. The service was also amazing, staff are very accommodating and friendly. The ambiance was also very nice and the food were served very quick, it’s also reasonably priced. We would definitely come back again. I highly recommend this place! 👍🏻👌
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