Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9 (2782)

£26 to £40

British

1c Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LT

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2 people

May 29, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

Tucked away in the heart of former spa town Matlock, Stones is a cosy restaurant serving modern British cuisine. The restaurant’s interior is smart and intimate while the kitchen marries British produce with recipes inspired by international cuisine. Don’t be fooled by the apparent simplicity of the seasonal lunch and dinner menus, every dish demonstrates the culinary imagination, technique and flair of the vibrant kitchen team, led by head chef Kevin Stone. The additional tasting menu offers eight courses partnered with a carefully selected optional flight of wine. Catering for all dietary requirements, Stones offer distinct vegetarian and GF menu. Diners can enjoy views overlooking the coursing waters of the River Derwent. Discreet, informed service with an informal approach, allowing the food to take centre stage, Stones is one of the finest dining experiences in the area, carrying two AA rosettes for culinary excellence. ***Visit www.stones-restaurant.co.uk for up to date menus.***

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Phone number
01629 56061
Website
http://www.stones-restaurant.co.uk/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Kevin Stone
Private party facilities
Stones are able to host Private Dining Celebrations in our beautiful conservatory.

Location
1c Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LT
Neighborhood
Matlock
Parking details
Nearest car park situated at Matlock train station (Pay and Display). 2 minutes walk away
Public transit
Matlock Train Station- 2 minutes walk awayMatlock Bus Station- 2 minutes walk away
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Poached & Roasted Breast of Chicken gfo
peas + broad beans - ham hock croquette - crispy potatoes - parsley butter sauce
Pan-Fried Fillet of Wild Seabass gf
roast cauliflower - pak choi - samphire - coconut, lemon grass + lime broth - chilli oil
Fillet of Pork gfo
crispy tiger prawns - roasted garlic arancini - pickled carrot - chimichurri

Desserts

Chocolate Roulade v
salted caramel ice cream - white chocolate crumb - orange syrup
Selection of British Cheeses (£5 supp.)
quince jelly - dehydrated malt loaf - crackers - homemade chutney - celery salted butter
Lemon & Raspberry Parfait gf v
lemon curd - raspberry compote - meringue
Add a Cheese Board to Share£10.50
lincolnshire poacher – rosary goats cheese with ash – baron bigod brie – wakebridge white – Derwent white – Derwent blue – assorted crackers – homemade chutney – celery salted butter
Recommended: Niepoort Vintage 1997 I Douro - Portugal£8.00

What 2,782 people are saying

Stones Restaurant Matlock reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

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Derbyshire
Best Overall
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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Ambiance
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Best Value
Derbyshire
Good for business meals
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Neighborhood gem
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Derbyshire
Lively
Derbyshire
Most Booked

Review summary

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Stones Restaurant Matlock offers an "amazing food" experience with a "lovely atmosphere" and "friendly professional staff." Guests rave about its "incredible" dishes and "attentive, friendly service," making it a "firm favourite" for special occasions. The "tasting menu" and "beautiful presentation" are highly praised. Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

2,782 Reviews

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Leona
Cambridge1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food, service team and a great location. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Sandra
Derbyshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food, staff and setting for our Anniversary lunch. We had a lovely table in the conservatory with a view out towards Matlock bridge. The waitress was attentive, friendly and very helpful. The food was delicious and there was a lovely ambience in the restaurant. We will be back
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Beverly
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The service and food was fantastic, we will be back.
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Simon
London5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal to celebrate our wedding anniversary - as always with Stones, the service was fantastic - we were made to feel really welcome. The food was spectacular - and it was lovely to have a little anniversary celebration from the team at the end of our meal. Thanks for another fabulous meal - we will be back soon!
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Andy
Derbyshire3 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, attentive but unobtrusive service. The combinations of flavours are amazing without getting too complicated or fussy. It’s not the cheapest place to eat but it’s well worth it and is great value.
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Terry
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another fabulous meal at Stones. This is our first port of call for special occasions and never disappoints. The food, service and atmosphere was excellent as usual, making for a relaxed and truly enjoyable eating experience.
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Elise
Staffordshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely amazing experience. Attention to detail was perfect. Service was outstanding. Will definitely be returning.
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Carol
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A good choice of starters mains and desserts. I especially liked the belly pork starter with the pickled re onions and sushi ginger
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Val
Derbyshire2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent lunch as always service excellent very attentive to detail lovely atmosphere
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Joan
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second visit to stones and it was just as good as the first. Friendly knowledgeable staff. The coconut flavoured broth with the fish main was so good, would have had a bowl on its own. Will definitely return. Highly recommend this little gem in Matlock.
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Stones Restaurant Matlock is rated 4.9 stars by 2782 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 11 times today

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1c Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LT

Additional information

Neighborhood
Matlock
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 6:00 pm–8:30 pm Wed–Sat 12:00 pm–1:30 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
British
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Nearest car park situated at Matlock train station (Pay and Display). 2 minutes walk away
Public transit
Matlock Train Station- 2 minutes walk awayMatlock Bus Station- 2 minutes walk away
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kevin Stone
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.stones-restaurant.co.uk/
Phone number
01629 56061
Private party facilities
Stones are able to host Private Dining Celebrations in our beautiful conservatory.

Stones Restaurant Matlock

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Potato Terrine gf v

Grilled Fillet of Salmon gf

Honey Glazed Pork Belly gf

Mains

Poached & Roasted Breast of Chicken gfo

Pan-Fried Fillet of Wild Seabass gf

Fillet of Pork gfo

Desserts

Chocolate Roulade v

Selection of British Cheeses (£5 supp.)

Lemon & Raspberry Parfait gf v

Add a Cheese Board to Share£10.50

Recommended: Niepoort Vintage 1997 I Douro - Portugal£8.00

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