The Divan restaurant

4.8 ( 248 reviews )
8 Lordsmill St, Chesterfield S41 7RW, United Kingdom
+44 1246 234153

The Divan Restaurant, located at 8 Lordsmill St, Chesterfield, is rapidly winning hearts for its authentic Turkish cuisine and warm hospitality. Customers frequently rave about the excellent food, highlighting dishes like chargrilled chicken, lamb, and the delightful minced beef parcels. Andy B experienced a lucky find, commending the fresh bread and tasty fried potatoes, while Stephen Pledger noted the beautifully presented meals that are freshly cooked to order, making every bite worth the wait.

Feras Abozaid describes a memorable dining experience filled with kindness and warmth, thanks to the attentive staff, particularly Bisa. His enthusiasm for the authenticity and deliciousness of the dishes is palpable, establishing Divan as a new benchmark for Turkish cuisine in the UK. Nial Leeming appreciated the fresh flavors but suggested improved lighting to enhance the atmosphere, while Leigh Hardy was utterly blown away by the tender lamb and diverse flavors of the set menu for two.

With immaculate cleanliness, attentive service, and dishes that surpass expectations, The Divan Restaurant stands out as a must-visit gastronomic gem in Chesterfield. For anyone craving authentic Turkish fare, this family-run establishment promises a magical experience that will keep you coming back for more.

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Reviews For The Divan restaurant

Andy B
Jun 27,2025
Got lucky. Just turned up at 4pm and wasn't busy so we got a table. Excellent food, chargrilled chicken and lamb with fried potatoes and really tasty fresh bread. Very recommended
Feras Abozaid
May 3,2025
It took me a year to finally find this good restaurant in Chesterfield, it has been recommended by a colleague at work, and I would happily say this’s the best restaurant recommendation of this year. Let me tell you why!! The moment I walked in Bisa has greeted me with a smile and kindness, and nicely asked me where would I like to sit. Then the journey of kindness and hospitality didn’t end until they I left. Honestly I felt like am having dinner at home and to be honest here is better because the one in the kitchen knows his way around food, and when I say he knows it! trust my words he does. I have tried turkish food all over the UK and by far the food here is the most authentic and delicious Turkish, they kinda took my joke away when friends ask me to recommend a good Turkish restaurant I tell them go to turkey now am obligated to tell them about this good one. I won’t even bother you explaining the food just go and try it and if am wrong I will upload a humiliation picture of me and you decide the humiliation. So to sum this up, food is yummy, desserts are made by magic and the service is delightful. Kudos to the chef and his daughter Bisa. This’s what I call a good family business where the customers are treated just like family See you soon when am again visiting Chesterfield.
Stephen Pledger
Apr 27,2025
We went for a meal after looking at the reviews and were not disappointed. The food is freshly cooked to order and therefore takes a while, so expect to wait a little longer than other restaurants. Beautifully presented and deliciously ...
Nial Leeming
Apr 24,2025
Found this place by chance after seeing Jimmy Carr and I must say it was a pleasant visit. The food was amazing and fresh. The staff answered any questions we had and nothing was too much trouble. Only reason the atmosphere didn’t get 5* is because the lighting isn’t that great so when it darkened outside it was rather dark inside. There was also a larger group who started to shout to one another the more they drank, all harmless but just a different atmosphere towards the end of the night. Would 100% return! Both left stuffed, and even tried some new things. Would 100% recommend the minced beef parcels and the platter for 2.
leigh hardy
Mar 23,2025
Everything about this restaurant was fantastic. Immaculately clean. Service was so friendly and attentive. The food was incredible. I’m not a big fan of aubergine or lamb but it was part of a set menu for two and it was absolutely delicious. Meat was tender and each item was flavoured differently but subtly and complimented everything else on the platter. The lamb converted me, so tender and cooked to perfection. This will now be a regular for us. The best food I’ve ever had in chesterfield. Has to be tried or your missing out!! Just excellent. We went because a few people we know raved about how good the food was but I didn’t expect it to live up to the comments. It exceeded expectation. Can’t recommend enough. Looking forward to trying the takeaway now! We will be regulars to Divan.

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