Riverside Kitchen

The David Mellor café is a total standout. The food is exceptional, beautifully presented, full of care and thought, and genuinely innovative. The menu feels modern and in tune with its buildings and surroundings, with dishes that are as considered as they are delicious. What really elevates the experience is the team. They're not just attentive and professional, they're warm, caring, and genuinely interested in their customers. It feels like they want you to have a great time, and you do. Gluten free options are treated properly here. Instead of just swapping in GF flour, they’ve created cakes and dishes that are naturally gluten free, clever, high-quality, and never second-best. The shop is equally impressive. It’s super premium, yes, but every item has been chosen with purpose. Beautiful cookbooks, curated kitchenware, and David Mellor’s own cutlery; design-led pieces that are as functional as they are beautiful. If you love great food, thoughtful design, and proper hospitality, this place should be on your list.

We’ve enjoyed several lunches and some afternoon teas, coffees and cake over the last couple of years. Everything has been of a consistently high standard. The food is bursting with flavors, colorful, fresh ingredients, absolutely delicious, and such inventive recipes. I love the tomato dish, and the riverside salad was exceptional. The cake selection varies and the only problem is deciding which one to get as they are all so good. Service is helpful and friendly. A wonderful cafe.

Amazing food , so many interesting dishes to choose from. I will have to come again to try more. My friend and I sampled the Persian chicken and the special salad dish, absolutely bursting with flavour , texture and colour - went away feeling very inspired by such an exciting menu. The cafe setting is stylish and the staff are so friendly and professional. The coffee was the best I have tried in ages and my friend agreed! Thank you

Popped in here to have a look at the shop and exhibits. We decided to have a quick drink in the cafe. I think I had one of the best hot chocolates ever. It didn't have marshmallows nor cream, nor did it need them, perfect as it was. Thank you.

Delicious, local, and fresh goodies served with friendly conversation and beautiful atmosphere. We love Ralph and Lauren's style!! You can do your grocery shopping here, as well as enjoy a well-balanced breakfast or lunch.

What a great place, we had a lovely imaginative lunch here. Great setting and service. Great shop as well. I thought the food was good value and it all tasted superb.

I love Riverside Kitchen. I went for the second time today and it’s now my favourite place in the Peaks to go for lunch as a treat. Outstanding, mostly-veggie food in a lovely setting. It’ll cost about £20-£25 for lunch and a drink, so it’s not a cheap place, but that’s because it’ll be really high quality, interesting meals you won’t get elsewhere, bursting with flavour, with lovely presentation. Especially the special salads that change every week - they’ve been excellent both times I’ve visited, and they come with a cool flatbread stood up between them like a bit of modern art.

Great food. Had the mackerel on rye with pickles and beets, fantastic. The soup special (celeriac, carrots and fennel) hit the spot on a rainy windy day. **Update: Returned a year later, and it’s still great. The menu remains interesting and varied; there’s something for everyone, but it’s also well curated and leans toward healthier options, which I really appreciate. There are some creative touches to both the food and baked goods that make it stand out. Presentation is thoughtful, and everything feels and tasted fresh. The staff were friendly and genuinely engaged, which, combined with the delicious food and beautifully designed space, made it a lovely place to spend time.