Bistro Duffield at the Kings Head, Duffield
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About Bistro Duffield at the Kings Head, Duffield
On Town St in Duffield, Bistro Duffield at the Kings Head serves a bistro menu that opens daily on a walk-in basis. Penne Pollo and linguine marinaire both appear regularly on the menu. Tables can also be booked online for those who prefer to reserve ahead. Parking near the venue is limited, since nearby restaurants take up the available spaces, though free parking can be found at Eyes Meadow, a short walk away along the River Ecclesbourne. Inside, the walkways are narrow, which can make moving around the room harder when it fills up.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention penne pollo, chocolate cake, linguine marinaire and limited parking.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention penne pollo, chocolate cake, linguine marinaire and limited parking.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the Penne Pollo and linguine marinaire, praised as garlicky and generous, followed by a rich chocolate cake. Others describe a decline, with overcooked pasta, a risotto that was mainly frozen peas, and an expensive Bass drowned in sauce. Parking is repeatedly called limited, with some parking free nearby and walking in. Staff and waiting service are consistently called lovely, even welcoming one muddy dog walker in.
Customer Review Summary
Diners return most for the Penne Pollo and linguine marinaire, praised as garlicky and generous, followed by a rich chocolate cake. Others describe a decline, with overcooked pasta, a risotto that was mainly frozen peas, and an expensive Bass drowned in sauce. Parking is repeatedly called limited, with some parking free nearby and walking in. Staff and waiting service are consistently called lovely, even welcoming one muddy dog walker in.
Featured reviews
- Simon
“Very poor. First of all the good, which was the service. The staff are great and service is good. However, the food is simply not what it used to be. The pasta was over cooked …”
- Rubie Kelly
“A lovely little spot to grab some delicious food 😍 Had the Penne Pollo and it was one of the best pasta dishes I've ever eaten. Super garlicky with plenty of meat 👌Followed by a super rich & devine chocolate cake. Prices a tad more than average but definitely worth it. The venue is a decent size but walkways are quite small so when it's busy it can be difficult getting about. Limited parking spots available nearby so may need to consider a short walk to the venue. However, bar & waiting staff were all extremely lovely & friendly 😊 and as I say, the food made everything totally worth the trip 🤤 portion sizes were brilliant.”
- John White
“Went with another couple for a joint birthday celebration. The food we had( linguine marinaire), service and choice of drinks were excellent. As it was a Monday night, it was quiet with only a few groups of diners and we could have a catch up conversation without shouting across the table. Parking is limited as customers at a nearby restaurant snaffle the parking spaces, but we park(for free) in Eyes Meadow and its a pleasant short walk following the River Ecclesbourne to the restaurant.”
- Adam Bevan
“I stopped in on Saturday during a dog walk for a couple of drinks and a bit to eat. We were welcomed in even though we were wet and muddy and there was plenty of comfy seats. …”
- hilda curley
“We had a very poor experience this evening. An expensive Bass ruined by being drowned in sauce and a vegetarian risotto which was just mainly frozen peas. Not even a large portion of Parmesan could not rescue it. It seems that quantity was used instead of quality. Booking a table seemed very odd. Booking on line showed that only early booking was available yet the restaurant was very quiet all the time we were there The only saving grace was our waitress who was lovely Our first visit and sadly our last.”
Hours
- Monday
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Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bistro Duffield at the Kings Head, Duffield | 4.7518 | — | — | penne pollo, chocolate cake, linguine marinaire |
| Olive Moroccan RestaurantReservations | 4.799 | 2.5 mi | £20–30 | lamb tagine, falafel, baked brie |
| Sussex Circus Fish Bar | 4.6515 | 4 mi | £1–10 | fish and chips, chip portion size, mushy peas |
| COSMO All You Can Eat World Buffet Restaurant | Derby | 4.36,268 | 4.8 mi | — | lotus bun, lamb rogan josh, buffet variety |
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