The Highlands Cafe & Restaurant — Restaurant in North East Derbyshire

Visited last week and as pan fried lambs liver and bacon was on..my wifes fave ..we stayed for lunch. The best she’s had EVER! I hate it which is why she never cooks it...so I had the classic burger which was a lovely homemade burger cooked with no fuss just great onions and chips to die for. The wifes not stopped going on about the liver..cooked not too well done..a lot of it..two lovely rashers of bacon on the top of melt in the mouth onions and a thick fab gravy in a small pot..to go over the creamy mash. You made her day. We’ll ring in advance to see if it’s on next time we come but well done chef she says...it was...

I give 5 stars because as a garden centre cafe you would be hard pressed to find anything any better The food is excellent quality, well cooked and presented.. You need a good appetite as the food is plentiful, served by extremely pleasant staff. What I enjoy is the huge bowl of a variety of fresh vegetables that are served separately. I really don't like to receive my meal with everything piled up on my plate. Ok it isn't for anyone who is looking for a cheap meal but you certainly get what you pay for. I would much prefer a lunch here than any other other pub meal...

The afternoon tea was really nice. Freshly made and far to much to eat so staff put 4 cakes plus sandwiches in boxes to bring home. While waiting we to in the hot food going to others tables and really looked lovely. I do think however the area in which we sat lacked atmosphere. Very little on the walls and cold grey walls. Plastic table cloths ,.practical they may be but really let...