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Calabria

30 Glumangate, S40 1TN, England
01246 559944
Ranked #1 of 81 restaurants in Chesterfield
4.5 of 5 stars 75 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
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Good for: Romantic, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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77Stevew
chesterfield
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012 NEW

On a spur of the moment decision I decided to treat the wife to a nice meal on a Friday night. We didn’t have a booking anywhere and after being turned away from a couple of restaurants we found this place on Google. Even though we didn’t have a booking and the restaurant was full the staff shuffled a couple... More

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Gixerman1970
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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12 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012 NEW

My wife and I booked into here on Valentines Night where we had the set Valentines Menu. It was our first time there and had little to go on besides the tripadvisor reviews. We had wandered past the place a few times in the preceeding weeks to get a feel of it and it always looked busy and the menus... More

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Paula H
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012
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Booked a table for lunch to celebrate my friends 30th. Service was amazing, friendly staff who couldn't do enough for us. Took my 1 year old & although the menu didn't have anything particularly for her age, the waitress was more than happy to arrange a child's portion for her. Quick service. The food was lovely. Portions of a reasonable... More

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209967Jenny
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
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16 reviews
6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 February 2012

A family affair - all food sourced in Italy and well-prepared and cooked - not cheap, but interesting. Lovely for ladies to meet for lunch - very friendly and handy in centre of town. Does very well on themed evenings but I have not attended one. More

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98jade
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012
1
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really dissapointed with my meal the starter was salty ham, half a fig and goats cheese which i scrapped the goats cheese out of the ham and ate the half of the fig to which cost me nearly £9.00! i mentioned the ham to the waitress to which nothing was said.My main was really cold so i had to send... More

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vicspire, Owner at Calabria, responded to this review
12 February 2012

Thanks to you for getting in touch with me to discuss this in more detail. With our head chef on annual leave and his team weakened further that evening, we had to go with a temporary arrangement. Whilst they performed well, there were clearly gaps in quality and presentation. We have discussed your experience and I appreciate the time taken... More

jgriffo
Monmouth, United Kingdom
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3 reviews
1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
1
person found this review helpful

i came with a few friends. Having read the reviews i was a little sceptical as there doesnt ever seem to be anything thats not "perfect". I thought this was a nice place, with nice food - thats about it, nothing special and not really authentic, (i lived and worked in italy for several years) but i think that depends... More

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vicspire, Owner at Calabria, responded to this review
9 February 2012

My thanks for your review. I'm so sorry that Calabria wasn't able to fulfil your expectations. I have tried to make contact with you by Email although this has not been possible. I would certainly welcome your views on what else you were expecting. Should you find yourself visiting us again, please have a word with Jessica or Fiona and... More

Jon A
Dronfield
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012

We visited here for a 40th birthday.great settings and really relaxed...great food.Would definitely revisit for a meal More

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vicspire, Owner at Calabria, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Not sure which of the 2 recent 40th celebrations you were part of however I'm pleased you are sufficiently impressed to come back and try us for a meal in the future. I notice that your partner has a special dietary requirement, just read your other review. This is not a problem, my best friend is the same and you... More

JabberingJonny
UK
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

Like all busy professionals, we thrive on the little leisure time we have and when venturing out at weekends I always try and seek out somewhere a little special for lunch. Sadly, the majority of the time I'm disappointed, on this occasion however I was struck by good fortune. Venturing the side streets of Chesterfield I came across Calabria a... More

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vicspire, Owner at Calabria, responded to this review
30 January 2012

Delighted that you found us and were made welcome at Calabria. Many thanks for your kind words and detailed description of your experience - perfect feedback for our team, this is exactly what we are aiming to provide. What more can I say, you have explained it so well, I will leave it at that. Vic Risorto More

Matthew E
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012

The service at Calabria is genuinely friendly and helpful with objective advice about various wines from the wine waiter. The food is authentic reagional cusine.Prepared using the finest produce. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. I like the high quality feel of the fixtures and fittings.The attention to detail rigt down to the lighting and the table linen.The food,drink and... More

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vicspire, Owner at Calabria, responded to this review
28 January 2012

Thanks for taking the time to write this review, the team will be delighted to read your positive comments. I know you are a regular customer at Calabria so your feedback is even more valuable to us. Breakfast service, through lunch and then Calabria by night are all so varied - I'm delighted you are enjoying your various experiences with... More

Gillywombat09
Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2012

We love Calabria if we're eating in Chesterfield. Anyone who hasn't visited must go but make sure you book first. Food gorgeous and interesting, staff fun and educated, atmosphere normally good although if you're there last they clear around you which makes you feel as though you should hurry up and leave (even if only 9.30 pm). I would have... More

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vicspire, Owner at Calabria, responded to this review
15 January 2012

Your title was most pleasing and we appreciate the comments made about the various aspects of the 'Calabria Experience' at Glumangate. Feedback about the staff is always reassuring to me and provides themall with a great boost. Many thanks for sharing your final point too - This is something we have been discussing, based on observation and some verbal feedback.... More

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