Top 20 Best European cuisine restaurant in Derby

“Really great food but the thing that truly makes it five star is the service. In this day and age with apathetic understaffed restaurants everywhere we were seriously impressed with the service team. They all looked happy and enthusiastic. Lovely to see. A really great meal!”

“This place is honestly so lovely!! The staff were so friendly and recommended the best dishes and portion sized for our group. Every single item we ordered was so tasty, and arrived quickly and fresh and hot from the kitchen. Definitely will be back!!!”

“The restaurant, atmosphere and service was amazing. Each course was fabulous. I had forgotten to mention that I was vegetarian and they kindly adapted the menu to cater for my needs. Can honestly say it's the best Italian restaurant we have ever been to. Exceptional and would highly recommend.”

“Great service by the friendly team. Fine dining menu that is very reasonably priced for the quality of food that is served. Really nice and varied menu. An unpretentious atmosphere that provides a friendly and high quality dining experience. We had a very lovely time.”

“Amazing Saturday afternoon lunch, we always try to book for the 2.3opm slot. So relaxed, gorgeous surroundings, beautiful restaurant & just gorgeous food & wine. Service is always exceptional, friendly & knowledgeable. We love this place & will visit again soon.”

“Booked online without issue. It’s somewhere we’d both wanted to visit for some time, so chose a belated Birthday and Date Night to do so It looks smart from the outside. Inside is cosy, traditional, and warm, with a homely feel to it. We were promptly greeted, and shown to our table (downstairs; window). The restaurant was near-full whilst we were there Service was impeccable throughout - traditional, attentive, and personable. As such, we were never left wanting for drinks, and our orders were taken promptly at each stage of our meal We enjoyed Prosecco and cocktails during our evening. All were really tasty The food is beautiful! We shared Bao Buns, devoured the Sea Bass and Belly of Pork, and shared a Dessert. All were faultless - well presented, beautifully cooked, and perfectly portioned Testament to its popularity, we enjoyed our stay to its fullest, and were asked for our table so it could be prepared for other reservations (we’d been told about this when we booked) We SHALL return! 2 adults - Food and Drinks - 3 courses - £55 each - February NB - It’s dog-friendly! Harry (guest dog) was a beaut, keeping us entertained while we waited to be seated”

“Food is fantastic the staff are excellent the restaurant itself is beautiful and comfortable and relaxed there is no pressure to finish dining quickly its the only place where I will eat or take friends to eat.”

“Lovely little place tucked away overlooking the Cathedral. Really enjoyed our meal here and the waiters were very nice. If you want an authentic Italian restaurant, this is the place to go. I would highly recommend.”

“Very nice old public house with a modern twist. The staff were excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The menu was extensive and caters for most requirements. I will be returning again in the future as i thought it was a nice pub in a lovely setting. I would recommend a visit if you are in the area.”

“On a business trip working nights and this tasty Indian was just the ticket.. lovely food and wine with the usual excellent service from a family owned Indian restaurant.. highly recommended”

“A slice of Italy ! Food all prepared fresh, excellent service. After trying other Italian restaurants in the surrounding areas, I stumbled across Montanaros after reading the reviews, booked a table and all I can say is it doesn’t disappoint ! I’ll certainly be returning !”

“Very lovely place! Speedy and great service! The chef platter was fantastic, sad I couldn't finish it all up!! *Update lovely place to come back too, had the same meal and it was just as delightful and delicious! Service is to a very high standard!”

“Truly amazing food. Love Thai food and have been to many Thai restaurants but this is by far the tastiest food Ive had. Tbh not very glitzy but not many are as they let the food do the talking. Can only imagine if it was glitzy it would reflect in the price as for the quality of the food to the price its a win win. We will definitely be back thank you.”

“I placed an order thinking it’ll be like any other Asian takeaway - do not make the same mistake I did!!! This is the cleanest food with the healthiest ingredients I’ve tried. The chefs knowledge, attention to detail (like mixing and matching Oils and flavours) and customer service is second to none. It’s a family run business with a clear ethos and love for food. Great to see people doing what they love and doing it WELL. Whether your vegan, vegetarian or love meat this is for you. Hats off to you all. Wow, just wow!!!”

“Great food. At the moment best European food place in Burton”

“My partner and I attended today for a Sunday lunch. Both of us were let’s say delighted with the beef main and the boot platter which is a mix of beef, chicken and pork. All cooked to perfection. Roast potatoes were simply lovely but the toppers were the cauliflower cheese and red cabbage mix which was simply divine. We didn’t do the pudding on this occasion but will do next time. Btw their own Boot IPA was also a great pint. Beautiful location”

“I believe it to be the only authentic Mexican restaurant in Derby and the quality of the food is sublime. The portions are abundant and the atmosphere perfect. Prices are moderate and staff very welcoming and friendly. Beautiful and romantic.”

“I don;t often do reviews but this was such a good find. Needed a central point with parking for the girls meet up - always hard to find somewhere central to us all. The cocktails and waffles were amazing! There was a huge choice and all cooked fresh to order (they smelt out of this world). All accompanied with a couple of cocktails. I'm probably going to try Sunday lunch here next time - it's one of those places that I think will become a favourite for loads of occasions!”

“Parking busy and you have to pay to park I Harvester if full Lovely food and quality but lunchtime service is slow between courses . Adam was a top waiter. Would go back again but not at lunch and get a taxi”

“Came for lunch on a Friday, had the scallops to start and lamb as a main and a lemon sabayon for dessert, one of the if not the best meal i have had, Rhys and Christina are brilliant and a credit to the hospitality industry... 100% recommend”

“Went for lunch with my 2 dearest pals and had a lovely time. Didn't book a table but was allocated a lovely little snug in the corner which was great. Pleasantly busy atmosphere. We all had lovely salmon and cod fishcakes with a lovely sauce and salad and lovely delicate veg garnish. Nice wine and good polite pleasant service. Lovely ambiance. Nice special place to have a special afternoon .”

“We had a lovely lunch here today. We had the sharing platter and extra jollof rice. The hummus was the best I’ve ever had. The choice of sauces was a pleasant surprise too. THE AFRIKANA, and the mixed peri were my favourite. The staff are wonderful and very friendly and helpful. A member even came outside to ask if I wanted to see a menu as I was struggling to see the one outside as it was to high up for me to see while sit in my wheelchair. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you.”

“This place is AMAZING! We have visited this place a few weeks ago with the aim to spend an evening with high-quality food in a cozy area and this place has not only fulfilled but exceeded my expectations! The place looks brilliant due to high attention to many interior details which creates a fancy-looking environment. The food quality is incredible. We have ordered pasta and I have to admit that was the best pasta I have encountered. They managed to bring whole Italy to my plate and deliver the pasta of thousand flavours. Finally, the service quality is exceptional. Our waiter TOM did an outstanding job by making suggestions for the menu choices, introducing the history of the restaurant as well as making the evening even more special with an everlasting smile. Overall, a brilliant place for a cozy evening with the highest standard food and service. I would highly recommend it!”

“A beautiful pub. Visited with a friend for a mid week catch up over dinner. Lovely decor, very in keeping with the building. Menu selection varied and offers plenty of choice including vegetarian and vegan options. Excellent service. Food was delicious. Highly recommend and will visit again. Car park is small so limited spaces.”

“Visited with a large group. We were told that we would have to sit on smaller tables and the food wouldn't be brought out together which wasn't a problem. Lots of choice on the menu and we all enjoyed our food. The staff were nice and friendly and the place had a good atmosphere and lovely views from the upstairs windows.”

“Pricey for great cocktails, better when it's happy hour”