Darleys Restaurant & Terrace

More than 5 stars! A small group of us decided to treat ourselves to the 9 course tasting menu which we enjoyed over a sunny Saturday afternoon. We first sat on the outside terrace and enjoyed a few cocktails with our first courses. We retreated inside for the rest of our meal and decided to also treat ourselves to the wine pairings. There is a vegetarian version of the tasting menu, which I had but the staff kindly kept in the fish course as I do eat fish. All the courses were delicious and we considered ourselves well looked after. Great place for a special occasion or to just treat yourself.

Had the pleasure of enjoying breakfast here for a birthday treat. I've never had a multiple course breakfasts in this sort of format, so that was interesting. The location is adorable, especially if you can get a window seat. Staff were patient and friendly. The food was amazing! Good quality ingredients, tasteful sauces. The crumpet for my eggs benedict initially looked store bought, but it had much better flavour and texture when eating. Mushrooms on toast was so savoury and creamy, but not overly saucy. The brioche used was not overly sweet, so a good balance for various plates. Would happily return, and looking forward to trying a lunch/dinner menu.

Absolutely gorgeous. The food was fabulous we really enjoyed our time. Every dish was a delightful surprise. Service was excellent. Thank you

It's unfortunate that i didnt enjoy this place at all. Food looked wonderful but I couldnt finish a single plate. If it wasnt for the company I was enjoying id be extremely disappointed. Staff did mention they had a new menu. But I just couldnt understand the flavours. The banana dessert was the only thing I finished in 4 courses

Happiness on a plate - go there you’ll be glad you did - I was enjoying it too much to take any photos until half way through the pudding. The service was charming, the flavours were perfect, the presentation was beautiful

The 7 course taster here was phenomenal. Not sure how frequently they change the menus but what we had in November 2024 last night was just incredible. Decent amount of food when all added up and left very satisfied. They tended to our birthday request to have a table by the window and left a birthday card from the team. What an experience! Highly recommended and reasonable prices.

Darleys has been a cherished part of our festive tradition for the past four years, but unfortunately, this year did not meet the high standards we’ve come to expect. While there were some highlights, the overall experience left us feeling underwhelmed. The food was fine but not exceptional. Starters and mains were decent but lacked the flair we’ve enjoyed in previous years. However, the dessert was the standout—an incredible tarte tatin that I’d happily have again. The service, sadly, was where the experience faltered. The wait time between starters and mains was fine, but there was a significant delay before dessert. While the dessert itself compensated somewhat, other service issues persisted, we had to ask for service after waiting 10 minutes with the aperitif menu, and our table wasn’t cleared before coffee arrived. The coffee itself was cold, and to top it off, the petit fours that should have accompanied it were missing—a detail we only realized after leaving. (£8 for a cup of coffee on its own raised the question) The service this year didn’t match the exceptional levels we’ve come to expect. Considering the price point, this experience fell short, and we’ve decided to break our tradition and look elsewhere next year. While Darleys has been a highlight of our festive season in the past, this visit left us feeling disappointed.

Location is a bit difficult to find but restaurant itself is lovely, with great views of the waterfall outside. Had a 7 course taster menu, all dishes were delicious apart from the duck. Service would have been 5 stars- (the male waiter was excellent), except for the female staff who seems to think I was invisible. Overall still a great experience.