Three Derbyshire restaurants listed within top 100 'most romantic restaurants in the UK'

The Dovecote restaurant at Morley Hayes was a firm addition to the list

Three Derbyshire restaurants have been named among the top 100 ‘most romantic restaurants in the UK’ following a national study. The list has been compiled by online booking service, Open Table, which has used more than 1.1 million customer reviews to form the shortlist.

Derbyshire’s three additions to the list explore a range of different cuisines and are dotted around the county – meaning you’re probably not far away from one of the trustworthy trio. A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana in New Mills, Stones Restaurant in Matlock and The Dovecote Restaurant in Morley Hayes have all been noticed by Open Table and represent the county on the list.

A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana is the third restaurant opened by award-winning chef Alessio Muccio and offers a range of pasta, gelato and pastries which are all made on-site using traditional Sicilian recipes. A spokesperson for the restaurant has said: “Our restaurant is small & cosy and adorned with Sicilian artefacts, it’s a little slice of Sicily here in the High Peak.

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“Our menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes and the specials reflect seasonal produce both from Sicily & the UK. We have a children’s menu for little appetites and an extensive drinks menu including Sicilian Lagers, craft beers and wine, cocktails, coffees & Sicilian soft drinks. There is something for everyone at A Tavola.”

Stones Restaurant in Matlock is described on Open Table as being a “cosy restaurant serving modern British cuisine”. The restaurant offers both a five-course taster menu and an eight-course tasting menu, perfect for a glamorous night out in Derbyshire.

Favourite mains include a grilled fillet of hake, beetroot tarte tatin and fillet and braised cheek of beef. The restaurant also prides itself in its ability to secure locally sourced produce and ingredients, all of which are prepared on-site.

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Last, but not least, is The Dovecote Restaurant in Morley Hayes. A spokesperson for the restaurant said: “Our chefs use only the freshest, local, and best quality seasonal produce. With delightful views over the golf course set in the Derbyshire countryside, the Dovecote is ideal as a venue for entertaining business clients at conferences, family celebrations or enjoying a quiet candle-lit meal for two.

“Our award-winning Two Rosette restaurant is currently serving champagne breakfast, for that special treat Wednesday – Saturday. Afternoon Teas are served Thursday – Saturday. Dinner is served on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we also offer a three-course Sunday Lunch. A great selection of local drinks, fresh cocktails and a well-stocked cellar provides superb wine to accompany your meal.”

Current favourites on the menu include dexter beef fillet, belly pork, cauliflower steak and fillet of gilthead bream. If you wish to see the full list of the 100 ‘most romantic restaurants in the UK’ – or book a table – you can visit Open Table’s website by clicking here.

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