Avocado — Restaurant in Erewash

We ate here before going to the Duchess Theatre a stone's throw away. Cannot recommend it highly enough. The Persian proprietor was as friendly as they come and made the kids feel immediately welcome. He's a one-man band and had taken the care to leave little Halloween treats scattered across the tables, in plant pots for the kids to discover. Everything he cooks, down to the sauces and dips are made fresh, and it shows. Things inevitably take a bit longer with him being on his own, but bend me sideways was it worth the wait. Generously portioned bowls of Salmon, rice and salad drizzled with sauces of our choice were brought out and we wolfed them down. Everything was perfectly cooked, from the flaky salmon to the beautifully caramelised carrots. The kids meals were exactly what they want in every restaurant but - it bears repeating - made fresh! This humble legend was surprised when my friend left him a generous tip. I went to school round the corner, and I know it's not the trendiest part of the East Midlands. But part of me's glad about that, this is food for the people. I hope Dzaboor's 30 years of cooking experience (he was a maths professor prior to this) is duly rewarded and he can grace us with his infectious energy and stunning food for...

Looking for something a bit different and healthier? My wife and I happened to trip across Avocado and we are really glad that we did. We a breakfast here today, my wife had Egg Royal (smashed avocado smoked salmon and organic eggs on toast at £7.50) and I had Nargesy (spinach and egg £5.90). Both were freshly prepared, well presented and very tasty. I had coffee (£2.40) which I also enjoyed. It was so good; we took a takeaway chicken curry with us; this was again freshly cooked and very good. The owners clearly take pride in their business and the food that they produce. We are looking forward to trying their lamb kebabs in the not too distant future. Thank you for a...

We always wanted to try Avocado's..... made it yesterday after a 40 mile round trip from (Swadlincote)...... was it worth it ? Yes !!!, Outstanding food and taste, the humous was so tasty it set us up for the mains, Saffron Chicken in a Rice bow with griddled vegetables , salad and choice of dip. Home made banana cake..... the best !!!! This is a family run business, not a chain or mass produced food, but honest tasty fare priced cuisine made with passion, pride and totally worth all the stars we gave it Will we go back.?.... Yes, absolutely and would recommend you try as well. If you are reading this then go one step further and make a visit, it will...