Review on Carriages Restaurant

Little Sicily in the heart of the Derbyshire countryside is what you can expect at this unusual Italian restaurant a few miles from Buxton. The curious name refers to the fact that the dining area consists of two Pullman railway carriages complete with velvet armchairs, period-style lamps and a 'platform bar'.

Fresh fish specials are a feature of the menu, which deals in native home cooking along the lines of veal escalopes with Marsala, mushrooms and cream or caramelised duck breast with balsamic vinegar, wine and thyme. Pasta is also a strong suit, with everything from penne, Ricotta, spinach and chilli to classic fettuccine alla norma (with aubergines, red onions, olives, capers, basil and tomato sauce).

Birthday bashes, weddings and other special events are a speciality, and Carriages also has its own 'Ladies that Lunch' Club.

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Cuisine

Italian

Restaurant Opening Times

Lunch: 12.00 - 2.30pm Mon-Sat (12.00 - 6.00pm Sun)
Dinner: 6.00 - 9.00pm Mon-Sat

Accepted credit cards

Visa, Master Card

Online Booking Availability for Carriages Restaurant

Facilities at Carriages Restaurant

  • Private parties
  • Vegetarian menu
  • 60 covers
  • Family Friendly

Parking

Private parking is possible at a location nearby

Address

Carriages Restaurant
Newhaven
Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 0DU

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Carriages Restaurant Sample Menu

SAMPLE MENU

Warm focaccia with balsamic vinegar & oil
4.50
Mixed olives
3.50

Starters
TEMPURA KING PRAWNS – TEMPURA BATTERED KING PRAWNS SAT ON A BED OF ROCKET SERVED WITH CHILLI JAM
6.75
GARLIC MUSHROOMS – BUTTON MUSHROOMS SERVED IN A CREAMED GARLIC SAUCE SAT ON TOASTED BREAD
5.95
BREADED BRIE – A CHUNK OF BRIE SERVED HOT WITH RED ONION CHUTNEY & BALSAMIC DRESSING
6.45
BEETROOT & GRILLED HALLOUMI SALAD – CHUNKS OF BEETROOT, ROSEMARY & GRILLED HALLOUMI SERVED ON HOUSE DRESSED SALAD WITH FRESH BLOOMER & BUTTER
5.95
BELLY BITE – ROLLED & SLOW COOKED BELLY PORK SERVED WITH BLACK PUDDING & CHUNKY APPLE SAUCE
5.95
BASKET OF WINGS – CRISPY CHICKEN WINGS SERVED WITH AIOLI & ROCKET
5.50
SOUP OF THE DAY – FRESHLY MADE SOUP SERVED WITH FRESH BLOOMER
4.95
SALAD NIΗOISE – FLAKED TUNA, GREEN BEANS, MIXED OLIVES & BOILED EGG TOSSED WITH OUR HOUSE DRESSED SALAD
5.50

Mains
CHICKEN SUPREME – PAN FRIED CHICKEN SUPREME SERVED WITH PESTO DRESSED TAGLIATELLE, SUN BLUSHED TOMATOES & TOASTED PINE NUTS
12.95
CARRIAGES BURGER – A BEEF BURGER SERVED ON A TOASTED BRIOCHE BUN SERVED WITH FRIES, A STACK OF ONION RINGS & HOUSE DRESSED SALAD
10.95 (ADD SMOKED BACON £1 / ADD CHEDDAR CHEESE £1)
CHEF'S PIE – HOMEMADE PIE SERVED WITH SEASONAL VEG & NEW POTATOES (PLEASE ASK FOR THE PIE OF THE DAY)
12.95
SIRLOIN STEAK – LOCALLY SOURCED, PAN FRIED 8OZ STEAK SERVED WITH HANDCUT CHIPS, A SALAD GARNISH & BEER BATTERED ONION RINGS (HOMEMADE PEPPERCORN SAUCE AVAILABLE FOR A £2 SUPPLEMENT)
15.95
FISH & CHIPS – A BEER BATTERED COD FILLET SERVED WITH HOMEMADE TARTARE SAUCE, HANDCUT CHIPS & CREAMED MUSHY PEAS
10.95
BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER CHEESE CRUMBLE – SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF NEW POTATOES, CHIPS OR OUR HOUSE DRESSED SALAD
10.95
TOAD IN THE HOLE – A TRIO OF LOCAL PORK SAUSAGES SERVED WITHIN A YORKSHIRE PUDDING WITH BOTTOMLESS GRAVY & SEASONAL VEG
11.50
SMOKED HADDOCK RISOTTO – CHUNKS OF SMOKED HADDOCK SERVED IN A HERBED RISOTTO TOPPED WITH A CRISPY POACHED EGG
11.95
SOY & HONEY MARINATED CHICKEN KEBABS - CHUNKS OF CHICKEN BREAST, RED PEPPERS & BUTTON MUSHROOMS MARINATED IN A SOY & HONEY SAUCE, SERVED WITH FRIES AND HOUSE DRESSED SALAD
10.95
LAMB TAGINE – A HEARTY MOROCCAN STYLE TAGINE SERVED WITH LIGHTLY SPICED MASH
12.95
HOT PORK SANDWICH – LIGHTLY TOASTED FRESH WHITE COB SERVED WITH APPLE SAUCE, GRAVY & YOUR CHOICE OF HAND CUT CHIPS OR FRIES
9.95
Light bite options are available for some dishes Monday - Saturday 12 - 2.30

Sides
HANDCUT CHIPS
2.50
CREAMY MASH
2.50
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
2.50
HOUSE SALAD
2.50
ONION RINGS
2.50
NEW POTATOES
2.50

Desserts
CHEESE BOARD – A SELECTION OF LOCALLY SOURCED CHEESES SERVED WITH BISCUITS, FRUIT & HOMEMADE CHUTNEY
6.95
ADD COCKBURNS FINE RUBY PORT FOR 2.30 OR TAYLORS LBV PORT FOR 3.05
MILLIONAIRES CHEESECAKE - SERVED WITH CARAMELITA ICE CREAM
5.50
STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING - SERVED WITH BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE & VANILLA ICE CREAM
5.50
CRUMBLE OF THE DAY SERVED WITH CUSTARD OR ICE CREAM
5.50
AMERICAN PANCAKES - SERVED WITH CHANTILLY CREAM, BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE & MIXED BERRY COMPOTE
5.50
VANILLA CRΘME BRΫLΙE – SERVED WITH SHORTBREAD
5.50
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE – SERVED WITH CHOCOLATE SAUCE, WHITE CHOCOLATE SHARDS & WHITE MINT & CHOCOLATE CRISP ICE CREAM
5.95
ICE CREAM
1.65 PER SCOOP
VANILLA DREAM – CHOCOLATE – STRAWBERRY – CARAMELITA – CAPPUCCINO – WHITE CHOCOLATE – BLACKCURRANTS & CREAM – PISTACHIO – LEMON SORBET – WHITE MINT & CHOCOLATE CRISP – COCONUT SORBET – BLACKCURRANT SORBET - MANGO SORBET – RASPBERRY SORBET

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

Carriages Restaurant Christmas Menu

Restaurant menus often vary from day to day, so the above should be treated as examples of what to expect in terms of cuisine and price.

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