Dovecote Restaurant — Restaurant in Erewash

The dovecote restaurant has a beautiful setting , very nearby to the golf course & it's driving range , plus the open countryside of the Shipley park area , which gives the venue a relaxing & tranquil atmosphere . The dovecote is very tastefully decorated & furnished & has an upmarket feel & it has all the charm of a country house , that you may well see displayed in some county & country inspired magazine publications . The dovecote restaurant has many dinning options ranging from breakfast & dinner options , to afternoon teas & snacks , all with full waiter/ waitress service included in the cost . The staff upon our visit were most polite & helpful with the menu choices , as there is a good selection of dishes , & most of the produce has been locally & ethically sourced to support other local businesses , who really do bring their best to the table & I'm sure should you dine here you will appreciate the local fayre as it is quality fresh produce cooked & presented to a very high standard . The dovecote although quite an upmarket restaurant , is not overly expensive & considering it's beautiful location & the quality of food it is excellent value for money & it really is something special . The dovecote champagne breakfast is particularly good value & the champagne choice that accompanies the meal is of a very good style & should suit most palates , as it has a nice bead of bubbles & a rich cream finish , very nice ! . The dovecote has plenty of parking & special parking for those with mobility issues & are clearly marked nearer to the restaurant which makes things easier , especially for chair or scooter user's . So if you enjoy good food & service in pleasant surroundings then the dovecote restaurant could be your next place visit whilst here in the beautiful countryside of Derbyshire , highly recommended by locals &...

I just LOVE this restaurant. I’ve loved in Derby for around 12 years now and continue to visit, not once disappointed!

I’m a fussy eater (or should I say particular) and I can honestly say staff go above and beyond to accommodate my request.

Natalie, Simon and Elaine are delightful people. Their customer service skills are outstanding, and these are reflected in the staff that they oversee.

The waiting staff are lovely. Very attentive and accommodating.

Now, the best part of my review… NIGEL!! I had the pleasure of meeting the man that creates the food that I love… head chef Nigel!! 😁 that guy is so unassuming and modest. Very talented chef with a eye for detail and Willy Wonka’s pallet when it comes to chocolate puddings!! I’m begging you to bring back that Deconstructed Black Forrest Gateaux and Chocolate slice that had peanut butter or peanuts in with ice cream!!! They were so nice that I can still taste them when I think of them, despite it being at least 6 years ago when I last ate one!! If you don’t bring them back then please do a cooking session to that I can learn how to recreate those fabulous creations!!

Thumbs up to other cheffing staff too!! For helping to bring Nigel’s creations to life 😁I smile every time I eat your food , whether it be lunch, afternoon tea, Champaign breakfast!!

As long as standards remain I will always make Dovecote my go to place when I want a nice meal, and lovely ambiance, punctual service.

My only objective criticism relates to waiting staff uniform. I feel the skirts that look like a resistance band/small belt worn by waitresses , should be replaced with something that is more sophisticated (knee length) and reflects the standard of...

A meal of balanced proportions. A poor start and an excellent finish.

Upon arrival we were asked to be seated in the lounge area on some delightful 1970s conservatory furniture.

A very polite young waitress took our order while seated in the lounge. Forgetting to take one member of our part of twos order.

This was corrected and waiting staff were very apologetic.

We were seated at a table for two in the corner with a white tablecloth decorated with a couple of lovely grease marks and a small hair across the napkin and the still water we ordered for the table was clearly a refilled bottle with a broken seal and a taste of seven Trent’s finest. Please contact me for pictures.

We were presented with some bread and butter was available on the table, the butter was poorly tempered and rock solid and about as spreadable as a lump of granite.

For starters I had the Dexter fillet of beef, a well presented starter however disappointing to say the least. I assumed that this would be served warm. The waitress had asked how I’d like my steak to be cooked and I replied medium. I was served a steak that had been lightly braised however was closer to tar tar. Chewy gristly and cold.

For the main course I had the halibut and this was an excellent part of the meal. Delightful, well cooked and excellently presented fish with an onion and shrimp salad type garnish. Beautiful. Excellent and a real improvement after the starter.

Overall I’d be tempted not to visit the dovecote again, however the main course may...