The Restaurant Guide 2023 is the 29th edition of the culinary bible and features more than 1,400 restaurants which have been awarded AA Rosettes by the organisation’s professional inspectors.
These are the 26 restaurants across Chesterfield, Derbyshire and the Peak District that amazed inspectors with their offering – from rustic country inns to high-end hotel dining.
5. Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield
The Peak Edge Hotel, situated on the outskirts of Chesterfield, won praise for its “inventive cooking in a Georgian inn next to a brand-new hotel.” Photo: Google
6. Lovage by Lee Smith, Bakewell
Lovage by Lee Smith was recommended by an AA inspector for its “superb modern British cooking in a small Derbyshire town.” Photo: Google
7. Rafters at Riverside House, Ashford-in-the-Water
An inspector said that “food is a highlight of any stay” at Rafters, praising their “creative cooking and noteworthy breakfasts.” Photo: Brian Eyre
8. Stones, Matlock
Stones Restaurant was commended for its “modern Mediterranean-influenced dining with a riverside terrace.” Photo: Google