Stones Restaurant Matlock

4.9

2771 Reviews

£26 to £40

British

1c Dale Road, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3LT

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2 people

Apr 24, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 8 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

Mango Semifreddo
caramelised pineapple - lime crumble - cheesecake ice cream
Selection of British Cheeses (£5 supp.)
quince jelly - dehydrated malt loaf - crackers - homemade chutney - celery salted butter
Chocolate And Salted Caramel Ganache
spiced orange gel - white chocolate ice cream
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 2,771 people are saying

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

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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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Healthy
Derbyshire
Neighborhood gem
Derbyshire
Great for fine wines
Derbyshire
Good for special occasions
Derbyshire
Vegetarian-friendly
Derbyshire
Most Booked

Review summary

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Stones Restaurant Matlock offers a "fabulous experience" with "exceptional" food and "attentive" service. Its riverside terrace and conservatory provide a "lovely atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. Guests praise the "tasting menu" and "wine pairing," highlighting the "friendly" staff and "beautiful presentation." It's a "firm favourite" for many.

2,771 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, great value. Will definitely visit again
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OpenTable Diner
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful start to finish. Friendly staff and we even got a plate with 3 chocs on at the end with themed writing. Was lovely 5*****
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Jayne
Derbyshire1 review
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service was excellent and will definitely eat here again. The only problem was we were sat next to a table of two couples who were very loud and their language left a lot to be desired! I have to say it did spoil our evening.
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Julie
Yorkshire6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food well presented. Served by friendly professional staff. Restaurant is immaculate throughout. We were celebrating my brothers birthday, although we hadn’t told the restaurant we assume they noticed it written on a voucher he used as they presented him with some petit fours on a happy birthday plate. So kind and thoughtful. Have been to Stones several times and have always received beautiful food by excellent staff. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.
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Jill
Derbyshire5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is very smart and spotlessly clean. The staff are very well trained and attentive. The service is with black gloves which makes it all very special. The most important part is the food and was why I didn’t give it a full 5 stars. The canapés and amuse-bouche were nice but a little bit tasteless. The starter was nice and everything presented beautifully but the main course was very very salty. I had a panna cotta for desert which was smooth, creamy and with a slight wobble (just as it should be), however it was accompanied by what tasted like very tart blackcurrant jam. This overpowered everything and would have been better left off. On the whole though I enjoyed it.
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Julie
Derbyshire5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent as usual. A lovely place to celebrate our wedding anniversary 😊
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Marcus
Derbyshire7 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
My scores say it all -well done! Ye again, and again
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Robert
Derbyshire1 review
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yet another fab meal at Stones. Never fails to impress.
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Malcolm
Oxford6 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the tasting menu which lived up to our expectations and was good value for money. Staff were very attentive and friendly. I would recommend this place to eat if visiting Matlock.
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Chris
Leicestershire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great location , really good food, staff spot on and service very good . Really good outside terrace, perfect for wine or coffee before or after lunch. We will return
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Stones Restaurant Matlock is rated 4.9 stars by 2771 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 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

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Beef Tartar

Seared Tuna Loin

Poached Celeriac

Mains

Poached & Roasted Chicken Breast

Lamb Rump & Pressed Shoulder

Grilled Fillet of Hake

Desserts

Mango Semifreddo

Selection of British Cheeses (£5 supp.)

Chocolate And Salted Caramel Ganache

Add a Cheese Board to Share£10.50

Recommended: Niepoort Vintage 1997 I Douro - Portugal£8.00

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