
La Burrata
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About La Burrata
La Burrata is an Italian restaurant in Derby, housed in the historic Old Fire Station at Darley Abbey Mills. The menu takes its name from burrata, which sits alongside starters of focaccia served with oil and balsamic, oysters and crab arancini. Desserts include tiramisu and sticky toffee pudding, and a Sunday roast chicken dinner also appears on the menu. Large tables can be arranged for groups, including birthday celebrations. The team also tailors meal options to guests' dietary requirements.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh oysters, arancini, focaccia with oil and roast chicken dinner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fresh oysters, arancini, focaccia with oil and roast chicken dinner.
Customer Review Summary
Arancini come up most, from the crab arancini to the arancini balls served beside a roast chicken dinner that one diner found next level delicious. Close behind are fresh oysters, bone marrow risotto, gnocchi, and polenta chips, with sticky toffee pudding and tiramisu named among the desserts. Staff earn repeated praise as attentive and welcoming, including at a large birthday table and for those seated outside. The criticism is specific. Two lower reviews found the food ordinary, citing under-seasoned dishes, clumped pasta, a tasteless oyster, and a dry focaccia. One diner described a small burrata, a delayed main while everyone else ate, starter plates left on the table, and water that never arrived after being requested twice. Even so, one reviewer recalled a server laying out a range of options tailored to her mother's dietary requirements.
Customer Review Summary
Arancini come up most, from the crab arancini to the arancini balls served beside a roast chicken dinner that one diner found next level delicious. Close behind are fresh oysters, bone marrow risotto, gnocchi, and polenta chips, with sticky toffee pudding and tiramisu named among the desserts. Staff earn repeated praise as attentive and welcoming, including at a large birthday table and for those seated outside. The criticism is specific. Two lower reviews found the food ordinary, citing under-seasoned dishes, clumped pasta, a tasteless oyster, and a dry focaccia. One diner described a small burrata, a delayed main while everyone else ate, starter plates left on the table, and water that never arrived after being requested twice. Even so, one reviewer recalled a server laying out a range of options tailored to her mother's dietary requirements.
Featured reviews
- Dawn Tingey-Gomez
“Wow! What a fabulous evening. The food and staff were amazing. The oysters were exquisite and so fresh. The staff couldn't do enough to make us feel welcome and ensured we had a wonderful time. All of the food was outstanding and full of flavour, we cannot recommend it enough and cannot wait to go back.”
- Jenna Clarkson
“We came for Sunday dinner at La Burrata and wow wow wow what an experience! To start we had some focaccia which was delicious with the oil and balsamic. The roast chicken dinner was just absolutely next level delicious! Great portion sizes for the price you definitely get your moneys worth here! The accompanying side veggies were also amazing, the cabbage was the best I’ve ever had on a roast and the arancini balls? Simply incredible! The sticky toffee pudding was a perfect dessert to finish off on, safe to say I left feeling extremely satisfied with everything served! Amazing food, staff and service, without a doubt I’ll be returning for another exceptional dining experience”
- Joseph Hunter
“Absolutely fantastic food. Cooked to a very high standard. With extremely attentive staff. How this restaurant isn’t on the Michelin guide I don’t know. Will be returning very soon!”
- Liz Handley
“Lovely meal. We sat outside, staff were very attentive. Food was excellent 👌🏼 especially the crab arancini and tiramisu!”
- Rhea
“My aunt and I recently visited Baratta and had a fantastic experience. From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. A special mention goes to the waitress who looked after us. She was friendly, attentive, professional, and genuinely made our visit even more enjoyable. Nothing felt like too much trouble, and her excellent customer service really stood out. The food was outstanding and easily some of the best we’ve had in a while. I would highly recommend the bone marrow risotto, the gnocchi, and the polenta chips – all were absolutely delicious and full of flavour. Overall, it was one of the best restaurant experiences we’ve had for a long time. We left thoroughly impressed and will definitely be returning. Highly recommended.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Tucked inside the historic Old Fire Station at Darley Abbey Mills, La Burrata offers an intimate dining experience where Italian tradition meets modern elegance. With a focus on refined flavours, warm hospitality, and understated luxury, our space is designed for those who appreciate the beauty of a slow, meaningful meal.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Alcohol
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- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Table service
- Offerings· 3
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Seating
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Highlights· 1
- Great wine list
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near La Burrata
- Nico's4.72181.4 mi£20–30
cheesecake, risotto, lasagne
- Olive Tree - Eastwood4.11888.9 mi away
king prawn spaghetti, lamb doner wrap, spaghetti bolognaise
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Burrata | 4.570 | — | £30–70 | fresh oysters, arancini, focaccia with oil |
| Nico's | 4.7218 | 1.4 mi | £20–30 | cheesecake, risotto, lasagne |
| Olive Tree - Eastwood | 4.1188 | 8.9 mi away | — | king prawn spaghetti, lamb doner wrap, spaghetti bolognaise |
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