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Dodds Restaurant
89/100 (7140 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
steak and chips
Prawns
Antipasti for Two
Cumberland Sausage
Home Made Soup of the Day
Spaghetti Bolognese
Lobster Ravioli with Mussels and Black Pudding
Wine
Pasta
Pulled Pork Burger
Tiramisu
Salad
Seafood spaghetti
Crab
Lamb Rump
Bolognese
Duck
Lasagne
Risotto
Chicken Wings
Mussels
Lamb
Tuna
Rib-Eye Steak
Pesto
Pizza Calamro
Fish
Seafood Fregola
Pork
Cheesecake
Baked Camembert to Share
Antipasti
Cumbrian Pizza
Panna Cotta
Cod Supreme
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a restaurant that does not accept reservations. The menu is quite simple. We ordered the soup of the day, Fritto Misto, and Spaghetti..."
Summer
"Had the mushroom carbonara with truffle oil. It was absolutely fantastic! The espresso was served with a piece of homemade fudge which was the best..."
Marissa Fernandes
"Whilst it's frustrating the restaurant does not accept reservations, we just dined slighter earlier than we normally would. We could not fault the..."
M F
"It’s a bliss that the restaurant is walk-in only — a fair game for wanderers in the busy summer season. We were able to register our phone number..."
X
"One the the best Italian restaurants in Ambleside, honestly the others are overrated, over priced and have ridiculous waiting times. This restaurant..."
Jas Ruby
"Delicious food (Our waiter recommended the seafood spaghetti and it did not disappoint!), lovely staff and very quick..."
Natasha Humphries
"I had the pork belly confit, it was delicious. The service was excellent, too. We had to wait 15 minutes, but we had a drink at the bar and it was..."
Dean Dallman
"Family visited on 23rd May 2023 for dinner. We were sat quickly and attended to by very friendly staff. All good freshly prepared, authentic and very..."
Simon Clayden
"Really great food, so easy to find. Staff are friendly and happy to change things with your food..."
Ri dd
"You can't book a table here, but although it was busy we got a table. The food arrived very quickly after ordering. It was really tasty. I had the..."
Sam Palmer
"Absolutely fantastic food, couldn't recommend highly enough. Slightly spoiled by stroppy waitress who 'greeted' at door but food more than made up..."
Sarah Persico
"Stand out were the pizza ingredients, you could taste they were supreme quality. No stinging out on the portion sizes either, I asked for chicken to..."
David C
"That’s a gem in Lake District. Great food, friendly service, amazing seafood..."
Pavel Guzhikov
"Popped by this walk-in-only restaurant and was delighted with my decision. My wife loved her lasagne and I went for something I'd not usually try,..."
dirtyvest
"Visited on a very busy Bank Holiday. No tables do they took our number and called when was available which was great as everywhere else was just..."
Charlotte Bingham Brindle
"Mushroom Carbonara to die for! Daughter had fried chicken and pink coleslaw sandwich, with salad and crisps - she cleaned the plate! Side order of..."
Michelle Moore
"Found ourselves buffeted in here after a particularly long wet walk. Atmosphere was very inviting and cosy and the staff were super friendly. The..."
Violet Flowers
"We didn’t eat in the restaurant but we had takeaway pizza three times. Twice we popped in and ordered and the food was ready before we could finish..."
Neil Cooper
Chesters By The River
82/100 (5152 ratings)
Quick Bites
British
Healthy
Contemporary
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Thick Chips
Toasts
flapjacks
Carrot Cake
Pancakes
coffee and cake
Quiche
Cinnamon roll
Meringue
Bakery
Cakes
Salad
Mixed Salad
Pork
Caramel Latte
Scones
croissant
Victoria Sponge
Cappuccino
Overnight Oats
Afternoon tea
Battenberg Cake Slice
Doughnuts
Curry
Flat White and Blueberry Scone
Mac n cheese
The Pizza Dog
Bakewell Slice
Sandwiches
Chorizo Pizza
Burger
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic great find only here a week and can't wait to come back! Amazing salads and wood fired pizza, Took scones away too and they were out of..."
Amy Beardshall
"For starters, the place is dog-friendly. My kinda place. Friendly staff and the ambience made it just right. The falafels are a must try. As are the..."
Rohit Seth
"It was our first visit to Chester’s and it didn’t disappoint, I had the poached eggs and my wife had the vegetarian kedgeree, both dishes were..."
Jeff Gaskell
"Lovely, shop. Excellent veggie cafe! Great coffee! Doggy friendly! Lovely staff! Fab location!..."
Lin Woodward
"We had our first visit to Chester’s yesterday! We loved it! Beautiful shop with lovely items for the home or gifts for loved ones, and amazing..."
Kim Dewhurst
"Been visiting Chesters by the River for many years and is always a must when we are down in the Lakes. Just had coffee and a scone which were..."
Angela Halley
"Truly wonderful food and friendly staff such a treat to visit here! Black currant scones the..."
Marie Haynes
"Really lovely food, friendly staff, fantastic venue, just found some of the other customers a bit rude, but the venue can't be held responsible for..."
Victoria Noble
"Whenever we come to the lake district, I always make sure we have at least one trip here, I don't care how far I have to drive. The food is..."
Linda Aston
"Awesome tea and cake as always in a beautiful setting! The aubergine biryani salad we got to take away was also super yummy and would thoroughly..."
Charlie Oates
"Brilliant service, lovely staff and fantastic location. Awesome spot for an amazing..."
Chris Babu
"Excellent service and fantastic food!! Well worth a visit..."
Amy Dickinson
"Amazing food and beautiful views. We got the jackfruit fries and mac & cheese, and two cakes to take away, the cinnamon cake and the Chelsea bun...."
salamander
"Had an amazing lunch here - loads of great options on the menu, and opted for the mushroom kebab. The portion size was super generous and it tasted..."
Andrew Fraser
"Onion Bhaji sandwich was out of this world. Donuts are to die for and the pesto pizza was banging. 11/10 food, highly recommend this place and it's..."
Hannah Suarez
"Chesters has been on my cafe bucket list for a while now, and it didnt disapoint! The jackfruit fries were the best thing I've ever eaten. The..."
Abbie Ainsley
"I love this place. We got a pizza and flatbread and they were amazing! Lovely views of the river. The shop is well worth a visit..."
Jenna LaRiviere
"Favourite cafe in the Lake District ever! We even returned to the lakes for this cafe!! The best vegetarian and vegan options of pastries, hot food..."
Shontel Clackett
"Omg, this is the best cafe in the Lakes! Amazing food and huge portions too. Food is extremely tasty and the cakes and scones are to die for. Indoor..."
Tracey Bee
"A real gem. Vegetarian cafe with amazing choices of breakfast and lunch options. We sat outside overlooking the river with some very friendly..."
Adam Jowett
"Sat outside for tea and cake today (marmalade and ginger cake). Always worth a visit, busy but managed to get a table...."
tracey moore
"A cracking bakery, cafe and good quality gift shop. The cakes are just amazing, massive and delicious and perfect with their fresh coffee. We stopped..."
Stuart Williams
"Great place. Have been twice this week. Wood fired pizza oven and great veggie pizza and chips. All food is amazing quality with good depth of..."
Steven Coles
"Amazing selection of vegan and vegetarian food. Went there 4 times in the week I stayed in the Lake..."
Irene Micco
"Popular Cafe and completely worth a short wait in line! The best cinnamon bun, ever! Excellent coffee and plenty of seating. I like that they are..."
Erin Urban
"This place is a hidden gem, a must visit, food heaven if you are vegan, food and cakes are wonderful, and the scenery is..."
neil tuck
Four Seasons Terrace Cafe At Hayes Garden World
78/100 (4840 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Paninis
Beef
Salad
Toasts
Roast Beef
Cakes
Fish
Sandwiches
Café
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a fantastic garden centre. E erything you would need and more. The plants looked very healthy and the centre was well stocked. Loved the..."
Natasha Noikovitch
"Oh I just love this place, it's location alone is wonderful at anytime of the year. There is a fantastic Christmas display, trees, decorations, you..."
Vanda Short
"Probably the most beautiful garden centre I have ever seen. The displays are impressive even to the finest detail. The soap display is a sensory..."
Mario de Freitas
"I traveled 120 mile round trip, best dayout always, fantastic displays, wonderful choice of garden produce, and more, Cafe is a delight with a lift..."
Albert Barker
"Nice looking place with massive choice. Plants comparing to Grasmere Garden Centre more expensive however choice is far greater here. Large car..."
Mr Mikey
"A splendid afternoon spent here at the BBQ school - all courses paired with Lakes Brew beers - pure indulgence and some useful hints and tips learnt...."
Mark Nicholson
"Visited for the first time for many years and it has changed a bit. More open now and a bit more commercial than the early days. Had a very nice (and..."
Steve Macmillan
"It's like a winter wonderland, do much choice for Christmas it's absolutely..."
Andrea Clements
"This Garden Center is my “always visit” place when I travel to the Lakes. I love their seasonal decorations for the holidays. I spend a few hours..."
Carlynne Hernandez
"Stopped here to have a look round the shop and the plants etc. Decided whilst there to have a quick bite to eat and drink in the on site cafe. My..."
David Brough
Lucy's On A Plate
78/100 (4763 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Bar
Gluten Free Options
European
British
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Lamb Shank Redemption
Roast Beef
Very Berry Berry Bambi
Beef
Bass
Cranberry Nut Roast
Baby Bobotie
Lasagne
Blushing Chick
Baked Camembert with Caramelised Onions
Salad
Cakes
Scallops
Lamb
Duck
Fish
Salmon
Fish & chips
Pork
Bruschetta
Fish and chips
Sea Bass
Fish & Chips
Sorbet
Sunday roast
Tapas
Fish Cake
Duck breast
Prawns
Espresso Martini
Red wine
Hungarian Goulash
Fish pie
Simply Steak
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Mid-range
"Excellent. Good vfm. Perfect..."
Wojciech Sawicki
"DynamoD. Hope the change of ownership does not affect the atmosphere..."
DynamoD
"If you like our desserts, you haven't experienced anything until you have been to Lucy's. I cannot recommend them highly..."
DollyBakes
"This is the second time we’ve been to Lucy’s and once again another great meal from start to finish. We started with the belly pork (nice but for..."
E Johnson
"We chose Lucy's as they served gluten free, the two course early bird dining was lovely, choice on the menu was great, my partner had the venison ,..."
Ann Cawley
"We went as a large group for a special occasion. Lucy's made a special menu for our group, which was a great touch. We had a special menu too. They..."
Ross Anderson
"You definately need to book for Lucy's but it was worth it. I popped in during the day early in the week and booked for 6pm on Thursday. When we..."
Neil Holloway
"Food and staff excellent. Only complaint is that we waited an hour for our main after finishing our starter. Great atmosphere and attention to detail..."
Rosie Groves
"Lucy- the restaurant’s owner cares for everything, hangs coats for every guests, gives a big smile and writes a different stories in menu every..."
Chloe Nguyen
"Lucy's on a plate is a superb restaurant that we don't get visit often enough. The food is amazing and the staff are great. If you are visiting..."
Ian Kitson
"On arrival our table was not ready and we were slightly abandoned. A drinks order was taken but did not arrive until a reminder was given when we got..."
Elaine Scott
"Very welcoming, great service, fantastic food! Will be back. Must not forget to book in advance..."
Antonin Hrbatsch
"Perfect dining experience! Everything was 100% food was cooked perfectly, every staff member we spoke to was extremely attentive and friendly. Would..."
Shantel Dyer 83
"Amazing food. Superb service. Well looked after by Lucy and staff. Great choice of starters, mains and..."
Steven Cobley
"Chilled out, welcoming restaurant with a personal touch. Inspired, varied and witty menu. A real gem in..."
Philip Lawrence
"Wonderful food. Hot because of candles wear something cool in summer. Lamb tagine was ver tasty for main. Fish cake for starter delicious. Two..."
Vic Coop
"Never disappointed by Lucy’s - a great team, lovely atmosphere and incredible food. We sat for the early bird menu yesterday as booked late and the..."
Steven Nicholson-Wrigley
"A very popular and busy restaurant, great food and atmosphere. Big food portions served on big tables, so plenty of room for plates, glasses and..."
rooie16
"A truly amazing dining experience as always. We are always made so welcome and the food is out of this world. First time we have tried the Sunday..."
Keely Barugh
"Booking is absolutely essential. If you book and change your mind, please let them know so someone else can have a great evening. Lucy's is one of..."
Norman Sterling-Baxter
"Had an amazing meal here, didn't have a reservation, just chanced walking in. Staff were very welcoming and friendly. The food was just amazing, and..."
Cameron S
Zeffirellis
88/100 (3888 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
European
Healthy
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Polenta
Tiramisu
Falafel
Lasagne
Pasta
Cannelloni
Salad
Halloumi
Chili
Cakes
Risotto
Bruschette
Pesto
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
European
Healthy
Seating
Live Music
Table Service
Jazz Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Not realising this was a vegetarian restaurant I was pleasantly surprised, I opted for the spaghetti bolognese, seeing it was lentils instead of meat..."
Tracy
"Called in today for a coffee and a quick bite to eat. My, wife, daughter and 8 week old grandson and our little Westie. Food and drink was very..."
Peter Swift
"Great Village cinema with small screen😊 Enjoyed watching "Barbie" movie there with friends yesterday. I am from London used to watch movies in big..."
Padmaja Kalasamudram
"Great place. Fully veggie but I bet a lot of people wouldn’t realise. Great food and lovely service. Good value..."
Brett Nelson
"I can wholeheartedly recommend Zeffirellis. Not only do they have good pizza - additionally the personnel is very friendly, and from the speakers you..."
Christoph Münch
"Delicious Vegetarian restaurant. In the heart of the lakes, the centre of Ambleside is this gem. It couple a fabulous restaurant offering friendly..."
Stuart Williams
"Great food and atmosphere. Staff were very friendly and made you feel comfortable. Food was good quality and good portions. They also do children's..."
Ian Fairhurst
"A very different, but enjoyable, experience! After checking in at the reception downstairs for our cinema/meal booking by phone, we were told to go..."
Rowena Waddington
"Stopped by at Zeffirellis for a drink and some snacks while visiting Ambleside. Tasty food and friendly service. We sat outside during the heat wave..."
Connie C
"‘Little Italy’ - stunning restaurant. Exceptionale cuisine & professional helpful staff. The food looked good & tasted amazing. The atmosphere..."
Fatma Khan
"Excellent really tasty food, a great vegetarian Italian eatery with many vegan and gluten-free options too. We arrived relatively early without a..."
Tim J
"A wonderful experience at Zeffirellis. Vegetarian restaurant which everyone will love, even non-vegetarians like my wife and me. I took a gluten free..."
George Zarb
"Amazing staff and great food. Really wonderful team. They made our experience there an absolute delight. Really good for kids and families. They were..."
Abdullah Hamed
"We have been here a couple of times now. Food has always been amazing and the cinemas are really nice. Would have got 5 stars if there had of been..."
Philip Alexander
"Great find. A super vegetarian restaurant. We had a great Pizza, "Big One" and a Mac Cheese. The Pizza may have been one of the best vegi pizzas..."
Angus Clark
"Visited whilst on holiday as the kids wanted a pizza - we all had pizza. The restaurant was described by the 11 year old as 'really fancy' and it is..."
Neil Holloway
Matthew's Bistro
93/100 (3422 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Wild boar
Cappuccino
Insalata Caprese
Fish platter
Beef
Bucatini
Moules Marinière
Malai Kofta
Red wine
Meatballs
Pasta
Red Bean Ice Cream
Cheesecakes
Salad
Goats Cheese Parcel
Lasagne
Risotto
Green Curry
French onion soup
Mussels
French Onion Soup
Beef Bourguignon
Halloumi
Salmon
Torte
Cakes
Beef Bourguignon
Wilted Spinach Risotto
Lamb
Cheesecake
Slow Cooked Lamb with Buttery Mash
Pesto
Haddock
Fish
Curry
Pork
Prawns
Sit down
British
Non-smoking restaurants
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Dinner
Mid-range
"Stunning and beautifully cooked, high-quality food. I ordered lamb and it honestly fell apart. Would 100% recommend as the number one place to go in..."
Danielle Holland
"One of the BEST places to eat in Ambleside! ❤️ I'm sad that we discovered this GEM of a Bistro on our last day in the Lakes. Such a lovely change..."
Erin Urban
"Amazing quality and service! The food is incredible, lots of choice from the menu and staff are great in helping point out drink recommendations and..."
Aimee Batley
"Excellent food and service and reasonably priced for the quality and generous portion! My special starter lobster ravioli was very fresh and..."
Annie Ng
"Quality food. Ate here twice whilst on an annual trip to Ambleside. First night there were 8 of us having different starters and mains and the other..."
Dave
"Amazing food all round, definitely the best find we've made in Ambleside. A great place to spend our friends birthday. Great service..."
Christine Houlding
"We popped in after visiting the play park around 6pm and they were just about to accommodate a family of 4 - really should have booked butbit was our..."
Neil Holloway
"Absolutely wonderful restaurant! The service was fantastic, the lady serving us was such a delight ✨ the food was flawless and reasonably priced...."
Becky M
"Fabulous restaurant! Very friendly staff and a Dinmore menu with some great dishes. I had Matthews pate to stay which was delicious then the smoked..."
Tara
"What a find we had Prawn cocktails for starters with lovely juicy plump prawns and a nice sauce For the main course I had the slow cooked lamb which..."
Richard Moore
"Good, tasty, reasonably priced quality food. Best place we have been to in Ambleside. Great service..."
Martin Dossett
"Great food, huge portions, reasonable price, really friendly staff. Can't fault..."
Andy Butler
"Delicious food. Excellent overall experience. We would highly..."
Helen Houlding
"Excellent service and the food was superb, will definitely return on our next..."
kevin bates
"Probably the best restaurant we’ve been to in Ambleside. Great menu, good quality, lovely food and great, friendly..."
David Faries
"One of the best meals we had in Ambleside ❤.Food is fantastic, price is good, staff are lovely. Would love to come back, but it's already fully..."
m.a. d
"This is one of our favourite restaurants in Ambleside. Never disappointed with the food or..."
Phil Deninson
"Great food, service a bit slow but overall good value and experience. Would definitely..."
Amelia Sam
"The last time I had Lasagne like that was in Cortona in Tuscany. It was absolutely..."
Roddy Phillips
The Apple Pie Cafe
100/100 (3414 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Healthy
Cafe
Vegan Options
Soups
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Pasties
Falafel
Custard Tart
Apple Pie Sundae
Baguette
Bath Buns
Carrot Cake
Small Portion of Plain Apple Pie and Ice Cream
Lakeland Breakfast with Extra Bacon
Egg on Toast with Avocado and Bacon
Salad
Gluten Free Apple Pie
Apple pie
Cumberland Sausage Hot Dog
Cakes
Pork
Falafel wrap
Cappuccino
Latte
hot chocolate
Juice
Apple Pie and Cream
Cornish pasty
Toasts
Poached Eggs
Sandwiches
Sausage roll
Vanilla Slice
Café
Café
British
Soups
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We drove passed this place and spotted a queue outside, this is usually an indication of goodness worth waiting for. There was a lot of variety..."
May Cheung
"We wanted to have a seat for lunch and were a bit confused by the informations outside. We thought that we had to buy the food first and then can..."
Melanie Mengüs
"Myself and my family have visited the apple pie bakery many times over the years and I’ve recommended it highly to friends and colleagues. My last..."
Shakeela Hanif
"One of the best places I've been to for a very long time. I had lunch here and I would highly recommend this place. The bread was so perfectly..."
Julian Lai
"Lovely setting, right by the river in ambleside. Plenty of setting and dog friendly. The cakes were delicious, I would highly recommend the apple..."
KoalaChloX
"Enjoyed a lunch here on a rainy day. Was brilliant. The menu is varied and really good value All the staff were welcoming and happy to..."
craig seddon
"I didn’t stay but my dog and I called in for breakfast before heading to Grasmere. They have a humble selection of all the favourites, all..."
Ashlea Jeffries
"Nice cafe on the Main Street. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable when I enquired about allergy information. Gluten free flour used in the cakes...."
E Johnson
"The spiced apple pie was just perfect - I had cream and ice cream with mine! Although there was a wait to get seated it was very well managed with..."
Hillary Taunton
"Went for a lunch with the family. Got the most amazing coronation chicken, as well as spiced apple pie and apple cider. THE BEST APPLE pie you will..."
Ingrid Cook
"Lovely staff, can sit inside or outside (some tables are under cover, others are not). Nice coffee and delicious cakes, I highly recommend buying the..."
KoreanYorkshireman
"Stayed here a while ago and had a pleasant stay, nice rooms and they are very cosy. The cafe is good pretty pricey but it’s quite normal for the..."
Matthew Robb
"Went again for lunch, honestly the most fantastic and fresh food you can ever hope for. Enjoyed an absolutely incredible coronation chicken sandwich,..."
Gilbert Harrington
"The drinks, cakes and hot food are all wonderful. The sandwiches are ok with some strange choices of fillings that overpower the rest of the..."
Thomas Hobman
"Absolutely lovely little cafe. The apple pie and custard are delicious. I got the spiced apple pie, and my partner got the vanilla slice, which was..."
Emma Conde
"Great spiced apple pie. We did have to queue to get a table, but that speaks to the popularity of this café. Inside was very compact, but the food..."
Dan Farmer
"Lovely place to eat! Would recommend getting the breakfast butty. The sausage is one of the best I’ve ever eaten. Their cafe shop is also amazing..."
Megan McWhinney
Fellinis
86/100 (3353 ratings)
Restaurants
Healthy
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Nut roast
Cheesecakes
Sorbet
Arancini
Pancakes
Pear
Moussaka
Pasta
Avocado Chocolate with Pistachio Praline
Couscous
Salad
Aubergine Cannelloni
Halloumi
Risotto
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Cakes
Cheddar and Spinach Soufflé
Pesto
Cashew and Pecan Nut En Croute
Fish
Crab Cake
Cauliflower Katsu Curry
Wrap
Cheesecake
Roast Pineapple Dessert
Panna Cotta
Parsnip Soup
PUDDING
Sit down
European
Healthy
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Dinner
After-hours
Mid-range
"Excellent vegetarian restaurant with very good and friendly service. (I'm omnivorous and not overly keen on vegetarian food). I really enjoyed this..."
Steven Goldthorp
"We saw this place while walking through Ambleside and decided to eat here to end our holiday. The food was incredible and it was great knowing the..."
Samuel Ward
"Excellent vegetarian restaurant - went for my girlfriends birthday and we really enjoyed the food here. Only gripe is that the atmosphere is lacking..."
James Doughty
"Great ambience and service. We ordered nut roast and cauliflower and some bread. The house red wine is good too. This is one of our favourite..."
Lin
"Excellent Vegetarian and Vegan friendly restaurant. Most dishes are Vegan or have a Vegan option so they’re great choice. The service is as top and..."
Jamie Owen
"Stunningly made food with a true focus on plants. The venue is tastefully laid out and service is attentive and courteous. The Nut Roast in a Red..."
Matt Manning
"We had the cinema meal deal... The food is unbelievable!! Would definitely recommend, we were a party of 4, everyone loved the food!! For the quality..."
Carl Marshall
"This has been a taste extravangza. We are not vegetarian however the food, wine and service were exceptional. If in Ambleside a visit to this..."
Andrew Clewes
"Fantastic food is an understatement. For a starter I ordered the side dish of sweet potato and garlic mayonnaise which is more than enough for a..."
Sean Robinson
"This is such a lovely vegetarian restaurant! The staff are so nice and very accommodating. The food is lovely and they have some pretty nice..."
Paakhi Bhatnagar
The White Lion Hotel & Restaurant
84/100 (3233 ratings)
Quick Bites
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Lunch
Tomato soup
Lasagne
Curry
Curry
Nachos
Nachos
Fish and Chips
Beef
Lasagne
Double Steak and Chips
Timothy Tailor Beer
Cappuccino and Cointreau
Fish
Pork
Salad
Scampi
Steak pie
Chili
Sunday roast
Salmon
Fish & chips
Full english breakfast
Vegetable soup
Ultimate Burger
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Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Mushrooms
Cider
Chicken &Chips
Beef burger
Ribs
French Dip Burger
Burger
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Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
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Mid-range
"Great place, lovely food and lovely staff. Our toddler even cleared his plate. Went back for a second meal but it was too hot and no outside..."
Beth Amy
"This pub is an absolute gem. Not only are the staff wonderful, but the food is fantastic. The cherry on the top is their policy on dogs. I don't go..."
Lynsey Buckle
"visited at lunchtime just for a sandwich and returned in the evening for a meal. sirloin good chicken tikka excellent but the staff and customer..."
Janis Cutler
"Good clean English pub. Great tasting food. Great service from nice friendly staff. Food offers were amazing. Highly recommend you..."
Steven Stringman
"Amazing pub lunch! Had the half roast chicken and it was lovely. Chicken was fresh and the coleslaw was nice - seemed like it was home made. Portion..."
Asmira McEwan
"Dog friendly, good pub grub, warm fire, cask ale,Welcoming team, outside seating, Sunday roast, 7 room hotel, Hotel guest parking. Serves food until..."
Angel Hawkins
"Great pub, great food and friendly staff. Visit every time I visit ambleside. Keep up the good work..."
Greg Davies
"The staff were very friendly and couldn’t do enough for you. The food was excellent too. Will definitely go back next time I’m in..."
Chris Walters
"Came here with my wife and the food was really good, there was a small mistake as my mash arrived cold. I spoke to a member of staff named Nathan who..."
Chris Townsend
"We all enjoyed our meals although there were a few issues. There was some confusion when the server misread the order and brought a child's portion...."
Richard Hammond
"Went for an early lunch and the staff allowed us to order from the main menu. Food was nice and our dogs were welcomed. Pudding was the best..."
Eve Wheat
"Service was amazing, both male staff members were attentive looking after both residential guest and those walking in to use the pub. They did run..."
Janet Sheedy
"Meal was really nice, it just took a long while to get to us. Ordered starters to come out with the mains but had to tell the staff to bring the..."
Nik Wicker
"Grace the lady who was both the bartender and matredee was absolutely amazing. Full of life and nothing was too much trouble. The rooms were great..."
AL Hardman
"Myself , my daughter and 2 friends entered here straight off the Ferry from Bowness on Windermere. It was very busy and despite that found a table..."
Christine P Stretton
"Friendly and helpful staff. The vegetarian starter and main was..."
Zaid Dinally
"Nice pub ambience. Placed our order at table through the internet menu by scanning a QR code. So cool!!! Food was good. Service was prompt. Prices..."
Kh Wan
"Stayed overnight in a family quad room, good comfort, friendly staff, free parking right in central Ambleside. Had dinner and breakfast, the chef..."
Richard Owen
"Had a voucher as gift and wanted somewhere local and not too expensive. Ideal place and great value Mon to Friday on 2 course menu £13.95 which..."
Gareth Andrews
"Arrived 6.30 on a busy evening ordered our food and were told there was a bit of a wait as they were busy. Sat down in a lovely side room prepared to..."
Murray Bannister
The Royal Oak Resturant & Bar
91/100 (3026 ratings)
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IPA
Nachos
Burger
Japanese Whisky
Baguette
Beef & Ale Pie
Lasagne
Hungarian Goulash
Chicken Wings
Pint of Timothy Taylor
Apple pie
Beef
An Outside Beer
Fish
Large Vegetable Goulash with Dumplings and Garlic Bread
Pork
Sweet Chilli Crisp
Katsu curry
Dumplings
Halloumi Fries with Rocket and Sweet Chilli Dip
Sunday roast
Beer
Selection of Beers on Tap
Beef Stew
Salad
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
Guinness
Fish & Chips
Chicken Strips and BBQ Sauce with a Twist
Halumi Fries
Curry
Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce
Fish & chips
Sit down
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Serves Alcohol
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Free Wifi
Dog Friendly
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Television
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Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"Locals eye view, this pub is one of the oldest buildings in Ambleside. A good traditional pub serving a good variety of beers by hard working..."
Charlie Black
"Traditional pub, we hadn't been in for a while, when we stay we always go in this pub. However it was starting to look very tatty....but NOT..."
Christine Murray
"Excellent meal value for money. A lovely pint to boot excellent staff very friendly wonderful ambiance will definitely come..."
June Jordan
"Great relaxing pub. Fantastic prices and really friendly staff. We found this pub on night one of our long weekend and visited every evening..."
Zoe Gilberthorpe
"Lovely Place with attentive staff and tasty food. Dog Friendly too. Excellent...."
Pauline Wrigley
"Came here for the 1st time on sunday, it was honestly the best Sunday dinner ive had for years, meat just fell apart and home made yorkie puddings..."
Danielle Collins
"Great atmosphere real pub. Great wine beer food and..."
Jenny Radnor-Boulton
"Great little local pub. Friendly staff and great..."
Paul Meikle
"Fantastic staff could not be more friendly Lovely pub and good cask..."
Edward Riley
"Great traditional pub, friendly atmosphere and one of the more reasonably priced establishments in Ambleside. Staff were welcoming. Though we don’t..."
Wayne Gammon
"Always liked this pub. Set off from the main drag so many tourists miss it. Great real ale selection. The Purity was a bit off so they changed it for..."
MADDOGLEP
"Lovely pub, very dog friendly so fantastic for any walkers with 4 legged friends, they sell a good assortment for dogs to keep them content while at..."
Kieran Hart
"Excellent traditional pub with very friendly welcoming staff and a good menu. Serves a variety of real ales and gins amongst other things. Nice..."
Joules Jardine
"Great place, built in about 1600’s, have lots of character and..."
Gaurav Batra
"Poped in for a drink on a visit to the local area. Great relaxing atmosphere. Great staff. Great selection of drinks. Comfortable seating couldn't..."
Simon Catterall
"Great cosy pub and loverly food and staff friendly. Guinness is top draw . Will return..."
Lord sinclair
"Absolutely fantastic little pub. The waiters and waitresses were very friendly and attentive. We both had the fish and chips and it was cooked..."
Ben Watters
"The Royal oak is a great place to have a drink and socialise l, we've eaten here a couple of times but they must have changed the chef today as its..."
Torin Preece
"Lovely pub for a post amble pint with the locals. Beer and service were excellent, Never stayed long enough to try the food but looked and smelled..."
Phil Jessiman
"Love it,, been coming here for numerous years and still love ut. Food is great,, service is great,, clean,, friendly,,, fabulous..."
Debbie Dewar
"Lovely friendly pub. Good beer (I had the Timothy Taylor Landlord which was well kept) and really nice food. My fish and chips was a good portion..."
Dave Atkinson
"Had a lovely lunch here on a visit to Ambleside, Staff friendly and helpful, had the steak and ale pie it was delicious and plentiful. The food..."
Alexis Hartigan
"Delicious Roast, Friendly staff. Atmosphere I gave 4* just because, even though I like dogs, I don't think it's adequately hygienic to be eating..."
Nela Alao
"Warm welcoming pub with a good selection of drinks. Didn't eat food but the menu looked quite limited. Very dog..."
Hannah CT
"What a great place for a Sunday roast! We popped in here by chance on Sunday after having booked a table elsewhere to find they weren't serving their..."
Kate Issitt
"Great wings, good selection of pints. Mac and cheese was also very..."
Mircea
Jintana Thai Restaurant
81/100 (3015 ratings)
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Prawns
Chicken Thai Green Curry and Prawn Thai Green Curry Served with Sticky Jasmine Rice
Satay Starter
Buu Sauce Makham
Thai Green Curry with Coconut Milk
Noodle
Beef
Toasts
Seabass in Red Curry Side of Noodles
Papaya Salad
Green Curry
Massaman Curry
Yellow Curry
Salad
Pad Thai Noodles
Red Curry
Chili
Sticky Rice
Cakes
Crab
Tom Yum
Lamb
Duck
Tom Kha Soup
Fish
Sweetcorn Fritters
Fried rice
Satay Gai
Pork
Ribs
Spring Rolls with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Chicken dishes
Pad Thai
Singha Beer
seafood platter
Curry
Gaeng Ped Gung
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This place is very nice. It gives that particular chilli heat to a great Thai meal. Great food and l really have to recommend the Thai house wine, it..."
Charles Gorrie
"Loved this restaurant, the food was delicious and the staff were friendly and efficient. Highly recommend..."
Claire Sarah
"The meals were beautiful the staff were very courteous, we didn't wait long for our meals to arrive the surroundings were lovely & so was our sago..."
Anita Renwick
"After almost 2 weeks trip away from home, we finally found good Thai food restaurant in the Lake District. Apart from tasty, foods are also fresh..."
Jum Supavan
"Lovely food and friendly attentive staff - we would highly recommend..."
Theresa Smith
"Absolutely gorgeous meal. Didn’t have long to wait between courses. Staff very courteous. We’ve been here everytime we’ve vidited..."
Jill Sharp
"Friendly efficient staff, delicious food and I was pleased with the variety of vegetarian choices! See you next time we're in the..."
Jennifer Neve-Farrell
"The food was gorgeous . The service was ok . They did forget my soup , but sorted it out straight away :-) . Cannot fault the hard working staff..."
Matt Grenfell
"Very impressed ! Staff were very attentive , the food was outstanding ! Would definitely recommend this restaurant..."
Stuart Wilkinson
"Fantastic food and great service. The Thai gentlemen were lovely and seemed to really care. Would definitely return when next in the..."
Mark Wright
"A great restaurant and most importantly it’s DOG FRIENDLY!! We had the green curry and the pad see eu- lovely taste, authentic Thai flavours, good..."
Mekala Kannan Bragg
"Celebrating my husband's birthday at this restaurant was an absolute culinary delight. The Popia Tod Vegetable Spring Rolls were a delightful start,..."
Vindyani Saranga
"Beautiful interior, amazing food, lovely hosts. Lots of vegan and vegetarian options, including a starter..."
salamander
"Fabulous service. The starters were great. Main courses were ok the meat was chewy but overall very..."
Julie Brice
"The staff was very nice and friendly. Our baby got a drinks on the house! The food was very..."
Too Galaxy
"Not really authentic thai foods even though the foods were hot. But overall, they tasted good with lovely..."
Francis Che
"Came here a few weeks ago for dinner with a group of 6. Managed to book no problem for a Saturday night, but on arrival it was packed so you do need..."
Hannah CT
"Beautifully decorated restaurant serving excellent Thai food at a very reasonable price I would highly recommend it.👌 My only complaint was I..."
Stephen Anthony O'Donnell
"On a busy Sat afternoon with the pubs rammed for eating we came here. Very quiet. The food and service was fine. More expensive than our favourite..."
MADDOGLEP
"An early walk in and lucky to get a table as appeared booked up later. Beautiful food, lovely service, would recommend. Took an after..."
Julie Szczepaniak
"Located in Ambleside, the competition is great to attract customers. Jintana provides a lovely restaurant experience. Food is well cooked and really..."
Simon B
"The service was very prompt, very friendly staff. The decorating made you feel you were in Thailand, especially with the tuktuk inside. The toilets..."
Kim Cairns
"Had a pleasant meal here. They were busy on a Thursday evening but we returned after 30 mins as arranged and our table was ready We had prawn..."
Natalie Buttery
"We showed up quite late after a long drive. The staff were very helpful, especially when one of our party found the food chosen to be too..."
Paul Sanderson
"Nice little Thai restaurant in the middle of Ambleside. Loved the TukTuk table! Novel idea. Before 6pm they have a meal deal offer for £16.95 which..."
Krissie Kennedy
Doi Intanon Thai Restaurant
87/100 (5015 ratings)
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Thai
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
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Dinner
mixed starter
Aubergine Noodles
Green Curry
Noodle
Cashew Chicken
Beef
Red Curry
Cakes
Salad
Chili
Tom Yum
Lamb
Duck
Sweetcorn Fritters
Fish
Fried rice
Salmon
Banana Fritters
Pork
Tapioca Pudding
chicken fried rice
Lamb Pad Ped
Egg fried rice
Pad Thai
Fried Ice Cream W
fried noodles
Curry
Phad Cha Beef
Thai curry
Prawns
Mushroom Coconut Soup
Coconut rice
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Sit down
Asian
Thai
Family style
Takeout
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"I was surprised that it was such a good restaurant. It is in a heavy tourist area, yet the curries were quite nice and the atmosphere presented a..."
Larry
"This is the best Thai I have ever had!! Authentic, great attentive friendly service without being overly, perfect sized portions, beautiful inside..."
Lifetime Traveller
"There was a note on the door of the restaurant saying it was fully booked when we arrived at 0615 on a Monday evening. Anyway we went in and asked if..."
Michael KC Chan
"Hands down the best Thai food in the area and the service is top-notched! We are Thai and came up to Lake District for holidays. The owner/chef came..."
Fikri Pitsuwan
"Absolutely fantastic Thai food. Outstanding quality and taste, very authentic. Likely the best thai food both of us had experienced. Will be having..."
David White
"Probably the best Thai restaurant we have been to for a very long time. A good selection of Vegetarian dishes, which can be lacking in many Thai..."
Steve Jarvis
"Authentic Thai food in Ambleside! We had such a lovely dinner there. As a Thai, I can confirm it is authentic and exactly what you would get in..."
Prangvalai Poontawee
"Excellent food. Highly recommend the Tiger Beef,..."
Martyn Davis
"Lovely interior. Food was authentic and delicious. Good portions. Would come back if I lived..."
A A
"Having passed it many times but always opting for pubs and more Western cuisine in the Lake District, we thought we'd give Doi Intanon a try and..."
Jack Rear
"A top quality Thai restaurant, with plenty of delicious options for a very reasonable price. The staff were really helpful and friendly, and the food..."
Dan Swain
Sheila's Cottage Restaurant
83/100 (2696 ratings)
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Lunch
Pesto
Fish & Chips
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Sandwiches
Fish
Haddock
Roast Lamb Chump
Burger
Pork
Cooked Pork Belly Starter
Beer
Soup & a Sandwich
hot chocolate
Home Smoked Chicken
Chicken pie
Beef burger
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Club Sandwich
Salad
Quiche
Meringue
Duck
Fish & chips
Chocolate Brownie
Rice pudding
Risotto
Sirloin Steak
Tuna
Chicken Kiev
Salmon
Squash
Cakes
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sausage and Mash
Lamb
Cheesecake
Seafood Starter
Sit down
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Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
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Lunch
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Mid-range
"Absolutely delicious, cannot fault it at all. The people were really friendly, the place is gorgeous and the food is absolutely amazing. Would eat..."
sara tearle
"Nestled at the mid section of slack Lane, a very comforting entrance into a extremely cosy setting. We pre booked, the table was small, but enough..."
Rachel Berry
"Outstanding food, a wonderful dining experience. Had the Sea Trout followed by stick toffee pudding, which was presented as well as it tasted. Kids..."
Neil Holloway
"Food was half decent, we had the burger and chips! £20 though for a burger n chips felt a little excessive but just like everywhere in the lake..."
rob wilson
"Pleasant meal overall. Cosy inside, bit dated interior. But very friendly service with nice food, albeit nothing to write home..."
Scott
"Came for my husband's birthday dinner. Food was fantastic. I had fish & chips and the brownie. Both very delicious and decent size portions. Very..."
natasha benson
"Great food, good atmosphere , and very dog friendly. We were wet through and they really looked after us all - including 3..."
Ruth Davies
"A wonderfully simplistic design that let's the food do the talking. Specials board has a soup, burger and quiche. We had a broccoli and bacon soup..."
Rob Appleby
"Stopped for lunch today, I had a lovely club sandwich & my other half had the quiche, both came with salad. The quiche came with potato wedges and i..."
Andrew Nesbitt
"Went to Sheila’s Cottage after reading reviews on Google have to say you won’t be disappointed. Portions are very generous and the food is tasty,..."
Michael Bell
Esquires Coffee Ambleside
74/100 (2686 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Lentil Soup
Smoked Salmon
Carrot Cake
Lemon Meringue Pie
Apple pie
Scone
Cakes
Pancakes
Full Cumbrian Breakfast
Paninis
Mint Latte
croissant
Salad
Mexican Egg
Cappuccino
Fresh Avacado Toast
Sausage butty
Dirty Tacos
english breakfast
Ciabatta
Cheesecake
hot chocolate
Eggs Benedict
Toasts
Sandwiches
Coffee Cake
horchata
Sit down
Café
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Fantastic stop for lunch after our walk. Coffee tasted very good and the food was all fresh and very nice. Service was quick no..."
JP Dom1
"Great cumbrian breakfast, definitely gives you a warm belly for a cold autumn day! Asked for an extra side portion of Hash Browns which they said yes..."
Aaron Jones
"Had some lunch here after walking from Patterdale. Food and service was great. Lots of windows, very bright and..."
Oliver Codling
"Great food and drinks! Service is pretty quick to get seated and get your food too. It's quite pricey but is honestly about standard for what you pay..."
Dan
"A lovely relaxing environment. Friendly and welcoming staff. The breakfast was first..."
DJ WARREN
"We were able to have an excellent breakfast. The place was very, very busy so service was a bit..."
Mike Mumau
"Lovely and spacious coffee shop with fine food. I wanted to try their mulled wine and mince pie (perhaps the best price in town too), but sadly they..."
World traveller
"Giving this 5 stars as the drinks (great white and caramel macchiato) were both excellent. The scone was also great and the apple pie very nice...."
Robert Green
"Popped in for coffee and cake. Not disappointed! Both were excellent. The staff were very efficient clearing tables when customers left but didn't..."
Jac “Clickerjac” Townsend
"Good quality coffee and variety of dessert and pastries selections. The tables are not pretty clean..."
Amjad A
Walnut Fish Bar
76/100 (8144 ratings)
Quick Bites
Seafood
Fast food
British
British
Fast Food
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Fish & Chips
Haddock
Fish & chips
Cod
Black Pudding Nom Nom
Very Nice Fish Chips Peas and Gravy
Fish
Battered sausage
Sit down
Fast food
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Big spacious fish and chip shop located in a very accessible road, you can eat in or take away. The food was fresh and delicious… the curry sauce..."
Ljubica Banic
"I was filled with trepidation after reading the reviews but the food was just fine. Please remember it's a fish and chip shop nowhere near the coast,..."
JP Borel-Saladin
"We found this by accident after parking up and walking through the parky. Locals and tourists using this chippy, which is always a good sign, when..."
Jacqueline Turner
"Dropped in just after 7pm for takeaway. All quite satisfactory, just a shame no pies! So get there early out of..."
Gary Styles
"Had fish and chips and it was good. The place is clean and the service is..."
Rakesh Kumar
"Best fish and chips I've had for years. Lovely curry sauce..."
Mark Northcott
"Was initially hesitant to try this Fish and Chip bar after reading the reviews. Somehow, we decided to give it a try. It turns out that this may be..."
Edwin Goh
"Had fish and chips here Tuesday, and can find little to complain about. The fish was tasty, the batter thin, crispy and nicely cooked, and the chips..."
Andrew H
"No idea if it was because we'd had a full day in the mountains but the fish and chips at the end of the day we're fantastic. Fully..."
David Preston
"I start with my negative, it's a little pricey I think personally. That's it for a negative. Chips very big and crispy with a wonderful taste...."
Dale Tomkinson
"Was not expecting a lot reading previous reviews but was very pleasantly surprised. Yes the fish was a bit small for £7.50 but it was a quality..."
Helen Harrison
The Giggling Goose Cafe
87/100 (2555 ratings)
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British
Cafe
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Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Lemon and Carrot Cake
Juice & Smoothies
司康
Cheesecakes
Baguette
Carrot Cake
Salad
Chili
Quiche
Apple pie
Cakes
Cheesecake
Paninis
Scones
Cola
hot chocolate
Juice
Teacake with Butter
Nachos
Cheese and Pickle Sandwich
Blueberry Raspberry
Toasts
Pork and Stuffing Sandwich
Coffee and Chocolate Cake
Café
Café
British
Seating
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely place the cheese scones with cheese and chutney were particularly good and a must but so was the sticky lemon 🍋 cake 🍰 mmmmm. Good..."
Mark Dawn MacKinnon
"Excellent lunch spot. Scented garden with bluebells. An entertaining tame robin and even better lovely food. Highly recommend the suasage And the..."
Joy Salt
"Absolutely delicious food!! Beautiful hampers for children too!! Highly recommend this..."
Teresa Moore
"Lovely lunch for three of us yesterday afternoon. Tasty sandwiches with salad, good portions and fresh, tasty bread rolls and fillings. I also had..."
Les Shaw
"Went in earlier today trying to stay out of the rain and desperate for a coffee. Stumbled upon this quaint and cosy café. Very good coffee and if..."
Darren John Midwinter
"Loved everything about it! Cosy even outside with fleece blankets and little pillows. Listening to the brook and the food was delicious too. Homemade..."
Joanne Hill
"Lovely little cafe in the heart of Ambleside. Always our go to place for a lovely lunch. The food is..."
Richard Kay
"We popped in here for a coffee and scone. We sat outside with our dogs, dog water was already out. The scones were lovely, slightly warm with a fresh..."
Simon Hogg
"A lovely little café, there were plenty of seating options (outside in the shade or not, or a quieter corner table inside or larger low table. Staff..."
Charlotte
"Great iced lattes, really creamy. Beautiful scones. Lovely garden area and dog..."
Sarah Lloyd
"Great little cafe just off the main streets where you can get some delightful snacks / light meals and drinks. I wouldn't say everything about it is..."
Dean Warren
"Lovely helpful staff who showed us to a table in the large outside garden. Service was leisurely but they were busy and we were not in a hurry. Very..."
Karen Rowlett
"The cake was great and the staff are happy and pleasant. The cafe is located centrally within Ambleside. There are steps to all entrances, however..."
Chris Hibbert
"Just the most idyllic spot- having a breakfast roll with the sound of water was perfect. Staff were lovely. Had to get a mug too.. so cute-..."
Sharon Lockhart
"Lovely atmosphere, set in an old mill, good coffee. Would recommend for lunch or just coffee and cake. The fish fingers sandwich was very..."
Louise Steen
"We had a lovely lunch with our son sitting outside. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. Our food arrived pretty quickly..."
Laura
"Fantastic lunch. Regretfully couldn't manage a cake as well- we will come back. Highly..."
darren layton
"Really enjoyed my time in the Giggling Goose Cafe. Lovely food and very friendly staff. Fantastic location by the river makes the place even more..."
Joanna Stefaniak
"Worth a visit for cream tea when in Ambleside. It's right next to a bubbling brook, and has a water mill (it was being repaired when I visited)...."
Christian Poed
"Found this down a side street and decided to pop in for a quick late lunch. I had onion and cheddar soup with a warm cheese scone and it was..."
Andy Clough
"It's rare that I bother to review but the outstanding friendly service while extremely busy must be recognized. Only had coffee and cake but they..."
Simon Pettett
"Lovely cafe for gorgeous cake and had a lovely milkshake. Really nice courteous..."
Julie James
The Priest Hole
84/100 (2466 ratings)
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Brunch
Drinks
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Lunch
Steak pie
Fish & Chips
Baked Camembert
Sandwiches
steak and chips
Haddock
Sunday Roast Beef Dinner
Burger
english breakfast
Ribs
Cheese Burger and Fries
Beer
Mushroom Ravioli
Beef
Latte
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Lasagne
Steak and ale pie
Duck and Chili Burger
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Sparkling Ice Cream Sundae
Fish Finger Sandwich with a Side of Chips
Sirloin Steak
Halloumi
Raspberry and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Pasta
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Duck
Pesto
Mussels
Fish
Salmon
Fish & chips
Pork
Coffee
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sit down
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"This was the best lunch we had in the Lake District. It was family friendly. The building was very cool. Everyone enjoyed their meal. My daughter..."
Khristina Ballard
"We’ve been to Ambleside twice but have managed to dine at The Priest Hole 4 times - it really is that good! This is a notch above your average..."
Dominic Smith
"So full of atmosphere and the history in the walls can be felt!! Food outdtanding, happy smiley attentive service, welcoming but not pretentious...."
Creating Memories
"A really great discovery. We have had the best lamb shank ever. The other dishes were also delicious. The food here is really good and authentic...."
Hariolf
"Glad we booked as it filled up quickly at 17:00. Roast Beef and Lamb Sunday Dinners with sticky toffee pudding for afters. Washed down with a bottle..."
Howie Davison
"A great meal with substantial portions. I had their steak and ale pie and I must say it was one of the best pies I have had in a restaurant. A..."
Andy Meighen
"We eat here everytime we visit Ambleside. The quality of food & service is always excellent. Booking a table is always..."
Chris Lynn
"The staff squeezed us in for an early dinner. They were fully booked later. We were well taken care of on the outside patio. My fish pie with a..."
Laura C
"Great restaurant, lovely staff and delicious..."
Katie Jones
"Stayed in Ambleside for the week and had my favourite meal here. Highly recommended but book if you are making a special trip as it gets really busy...."
Tracey Simpson
"Good quality, fresh, delicious food. Traditional English food done well. Excellent Steak & Ale pie, crispy, chunky, generous fish & chips with..."
Caroline Kellar
"Absolutely gorgeous steak and sides. Rest of family had steak pie, fish and chips and burgers. All amazing seasoned really well and cooked perfectly...."
Emma Bean
"Excellent food here! So glad we called in. The steak pie was incredible and so was the burger. Our friends also had a great chicken curry and the..."
Lucy Boulton
"On a busy Easter weekend, Nicole and small team handled everything amazingly. Sunday roasts were great but everyone's food looked tasty! Will return..."
Lewis Tullett
"We stumbled upon this cosy restaurant during a very wet afternoon, and were made to feel very welcome by the staff - as very obvious-looking tourists..."
S Chiu
"We loved eating here. Great restaurant, quiet atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Food was great quality. Highly..."
Claire Hill
"Great building, friendly and helpful staff. Great food for a decent price that outshone local high end restaurants in terms of taste and value for..."
Richard Walker
"The steak and chips pie was very..."
Tom Schick
Ambleside Tavern
85/100 (2439 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Baguette
Burger
Lasagne
Fish & chips
Chicken Wings
Gin and Tonic
Fish
Beef
Pint of Guinness
Fish and chips
Chicken Burger and Fries
Cappuccino
Real Ale
heineken
Dumplings
Birra Moretti
prosecco
Cider
Wainwright Bitter
Tomato soup
Its Locai Beers Trying
Salad
BBQ Smothered Chicken
Fish & Chips
Thwaites Nutty Black
Yorkshire Beer
Curry
Chicken Nuggets & Fries
San Miguel and Peroni on Draught
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Live Music
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Cheap Eats
"Nice pub with good beer. Went there to have some food and watch Formula 1. Can't complain about anything specific, so that's a good thing. Food was..."
dutchvette
"Stopped in for a pint after a hike. Cool beer and great..."
Eric Shellswell
"Popped in for a quick drink. Friendly bar staff. No music but footy on. Seemed like a nice..."
Brett Nelson
"This felt like a really welcoming pub with a great atmosphere. There was a great range of drinks including some good beers. They have a massive map..."
Hannah Wild
"Lovely place to have a snack or full blown evening meal. Deceptively larger inside than it looks from the outside, you may just think of it as a cafe..."
martin watson
"Second visut to this Thwaites pub. Large main room with more seating to rear or downstairs. 4 real ales, 3xThwaites and a guest. Had a pint of Gold..."
MADDOGLEP
"Great day watching the rugby followed by a great night with live music. Excellent service and..."
Julie Brice
"I always visit here when I'm in Ambleside. Foods good. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Can't go wrong..."
Kevin Phillips
"Meals are absolutely amazing. Went there for dinner and all 6 of us loved the food. Drinks are well priced and the downstairs room has a pool table..."
Robert Davison
"A really friendly atmosphere. I didn't eat there just had some drinks. The service was great and the staff were very friendly and..."
Ann Angell
"Epic nachos, reasonable prices and friendly bar staff. Great traditional pub..."
Emma Davis
"Great service. Decent prices for the area. Didn't eat but food smelled..."
John Dizzle
"Lovely local pub. Really friendly..."
kyle millar
"Nice friendly pub,enjoy my..."
Magicmark
"We had a great meal here, the staff were friendly and the prices were very reasonable..."
David brockbank
"Great put, looks small from the out side but is large inside with multiple levels and has a beer garden at the back..."
Darrel Harker
Rattle Ghyll Fine Food & Deli
100/100 (2424 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Street Food
Healthy
Soups
Street Food
British
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Healthy
British
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Lunch
Carrot Cake
Quiche
Couscous
Pasta
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Baked Beans
Pesto
Corned Beef Hash
Paninis
Lots of Cake
Espresso
croissant
Vegan Mac and Cheese Pie
Buddha bowl
Tea and Coffee
english breakfast
Hummus
Fratata
Latte
Burrito
Banana Milkshake
hot chocolate
Nachos
Vegan Slice
Tlayuda
Dipping Platter
Toasts
Kuchen Auswahl
Sandwiches
Sit down
Street Food
British
Healthy
Soups
Cash Only
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Lunch
Drinks
Cheap Eats
"Amazing food to takeaway! I went for the Burrito and it was substantial, tasty and surprisingly clean to eat on a bench in public. Definitely..."
Peter Hough
"we came here three days in a row to get things for lunch! The pies and rolls are all absolutely delicious and travel well in a rucksack for a long..."
A A
"Lovely little shop to have a look around, and these pastries were amazing! Was surprised at the price considering how good they were :) will be..."
Anna Cialis-Hodgson
"Great for picking up interesting snacks, condiments, beer and finding little gifts - they have a mix of local products and other interesting finds...."
Hannah Smith
"Lovely deli with a great range of products and very friendly. Helped me work out which options I could eat as I am gluten free and dairy free...."
A T
"Lovely deli in the middle of Ambleside. We picked up lunches from here on 3 days. 1st time we had Frittata with salad, 2nd time Humus and slaw..."
Steve Jarvis
"What a cute store, offering a huge variety of food products – wanted to take everything back to London with me if I had the luggage space. I will..."
Sneha Priscilla
"This is my new favourite spot in Ambleside. I had such a delicious frittata and salad today. Biscuits are also excellent. Highly recommended and will..."
Y Lee
"Friendly and welcoming staff. Wide varity of food and condiments. The food we got was very..."
Net tor
"Great shop. Picked up some sandwiches for our hike up Scafell. Came back the next day to stock up on hamper goodies ready for Christmas. Lovely..."
Diane D
"Love Rattle Ghyll, they have a wide variety of products especially for vegans like me. Its great for picking up presents for people too... large..."
JH
"Great little veggie cafe. Most things can be made vegan. I had the buddha bowl which was healthy and filling and the oat slice..."
Tanya Lucas
"Delicious food and very friendly staff. This little cafe is so popular, people are waiting in lines for..."
Vivien Ma
"Bhaji burger and falafel wraps are outstanding. As is all the food, best value in..."
geraint evans
"Great choice of vegetarian food at low prices. All staff were friendly! Be wary - there may be a queue out the door to get a table. Don’t let that..."
Joshua Matthews
"Great little cafe. I had the quiche which comes with salad, pasta salad and cuscus. Very nice and..."
Paul Johnson
"Might have to wait for a table as it's a small cozy cafe. Good food, suitable for vegetarians! There's a corner with some boardgames and books as..."
Zhi Min Soh
"The lovely owners that run this shop are wonderful. :) Thank you for being so friendly to us on our..."
cheyenneyb b
Lake Road Kitchen
91/100 (2313 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Pork Belly
Sea Bass
Beef
Wine
Bass
Duck breast
Lobster
Monkfish
Octopus
Salad
Edamame
Bacon
Cheesecakes
Crab
Crispy Octopus
Carrot Cake
Scallops
Sorbet
Steak Tartare
Duck
Smoked Salmon
Roe
Snails
Mussels
Blood Orange Baked Cheesecake
Razor Clams
Salmon
Braised Garlic Escargot
Cakes
Cheesecake
Saffron Pine Nut Risotto
Tapas
Lamb
Tacos
Fish
Cod
Pork
Halibut
Sit down
European
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
After-hours
Dinner
Fine Dining
"I'm still buzzing after our dinner at Lake Road Kitchen in Ambleside, over a week ago. We had planned to just visit   Old Stamp House and maybe have..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"I had the pleasure of dining at this exquisite restaurant in the heart of the Lake District, and it was truly a culinary delight. My experience was..."
Raquel Pereira
"What a great restaurant, deserving of a Michelin star. The 8-course menu was superb - the amount of preparation, the quality ingredients, the..."
P Dobson
"One of the best meals we have ever had. We had the 8 course tasting menu and added the Prawn cutlet sandwich, which was my husband's favourite! And..."
Ellie P
"What a wonderful meal! Every dish we had was excellent down to the finest details. While every course was indeed amazing, the tiger prawn was the..."
Marc Lefkowitz
"Genuinely one of the best dining experiences we have had in our lifetime. Every member of staff gave an incredibly insightful introduction to each..."
Robert Leach
"One of the best tasting menus we've ever had. Make sure you get the 12 course so that you get to try the crispy octopus which manages to be tender..."
Daniel McNally
"A wonderful birthday experience. So glad we went! Every dish stands out on its own. Even the bread was divine. The restaurant itself is very hygge..."
Philippa Grace
"It was nice to be back. We were here 3 years ago in 2020 - this was our most memorable dinner at the Lakes, more than L’Enclume, Old Stamp House..."
Huarong Tang
"Absolutely gorgeous! Me and my partner came here as an end to our hols and what a ending it was. Lovely waiting on staff and chefs (funny and a dash..."
Jacob Ryan
"An absolutely fantastic experience. Very unassuming from the outside, you enter a world of surprises. We had booked this as a special treat to crown..."
Nora Brauch
Waterhead Coffee Shop
98/100 (4043 ratings)
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Cafe
Soups
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cherry Pie
Ice Cream
Fresh Cream Scone
Carrot Cake
Afternoon Tea and Scone
Blueberry Scone with Cream and Rum Butter
Apple pie
Brownie with Coffee
Cakes
Salad
B Blueberry Scones
Paninis
Blueberry Scone and Cream and Jam Slice with Latte Macchiato
hot chocolate
Cheese and Tomato Panini
Scone with Butter & Carrot Cake
Latte and Blueberry Scones
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Cheese and Tuna Melt
Toasts
Dipped Ice Cream Cone
Cappucino
Blueberry Scone and Cream
Sandwiches
Scone and Flat White
BLT
Homemade Cakes Pies
Sit down
Soups
Café
British
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Cozy place with a beautiful view. Public paying Car park is 2 min away across the road. The sitting area on the outside is better, inside is a bit..."
M Lux
"Visited here a couple of times during our week on Windermere. Coffee great. Blueberry scones fantastic. Bacon roll..."
Paul Wright
"Well this may be one of the most beautiful spots around with views of the pier, the lake and the mountains. We came back for more delicious..."
Mario de Freitas
"Excellent break after walking from three shires stone as part of the Hadrianic Trail. Coffee was better than some others in the area and the Pannini..."
Alan Johnson
"Beautiful little waterside cafe. We had the Blueberry Scones, and an Iced Coffee. They were so yummy and delicious. Totally worth the..."
Scott Borresen
"Great little cafe with good views. Lovely to sit outside on a nice day, looking over the lake. Food is quickly made. Friendly lad on the..."
Luke
"A very cozy cafe. The staff looks after you well. Their scones were really fresh and nice. The combination of hot chocolate and scones they offer..."
Mansi Yadav
"We had a stop off in Ambleside while doing the Walkers route from Windermere. Very busy cafe which has very little room to move but if you can take..."
Cheska Primrose
"Very clean and welcoming cafe on the banks of the lake. The cakes whilst well presented, didn't look home baked but tasted good. Warm and friendly..."
Steve James
"5 star view and good snacks and drinks , also the staff are fantastic and helpful . This is one of the nicest places in the Lake District to sit..."
Norman Pascoe
The Old Stamp House Restaurant
95/100 (2161 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cured Trout
Hogget
Turbot
Ceviche
Shrimp
Raspberry Millefeuille
Macarons
Beef
Oyster with Horseradish
Macaroons
Cheese Course
Roe
Salad
Crab
Lamb
Scallops
Fish
Pork
Duck
Venison
Salmon
Cheese platter
Wine
Mochi
Cod
Duck Liver
Halibut
Chocolate Delice
Black Pudding Bonbon
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fine Dining
"I've been wanting to try the food of chef Ryan Blackburn since Jay Rayner's great review of Cottage in the Wood a few years back. He has a very..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"Fulfillingness First Finale You know wot!?, having just spent the last few weeks in some of the more popular big city destinations, where people..."
Anthony H.
"A fabulous dining experience. Sumptuous, elegant, high quality food brought to you by people who are experts in their field. A really exceptional ..."
Penny Paisley
"Beautiful ambience and service. The tasting menu was very inventive. Not sure if the flavours sang as much as they could have done for the vegetarian..."
A A
"Probably one of the best meals we have ever had. Fabulous flavours. Really good to have time to chat to all the staff and head chef. We'll get back..."
Mark Atkinson
"Great fine dining experience in Ambleside. The menu was very delicious and diversified, plenty of surprises along the way. The desserts were truly..."
Mihai Tabara
"Absolutely superb food and service. The best of the Michellin restaurants I've been to. Update: 3 years on, the old Stamp house has a few more..."
Richard Nuttall
"Thankyou, we had a lovely evening, enjoying delicious, delightfully presented dishes. A wonderful gastronomic experience. Ryan and Craig your teams..."
Karen McQueen
"As wonderful as last time we were here. A few changes to the menu which is good and ambience and food matching is amazing reputation. Absolutely..."
Tim Tomlinson
"5 stars not enough. The restaurant itself is small with only a few diners per sitting. Flawless and personable service and showcasing the best food..."
Austin S
"Sometimes, you forget how enjoyable food can be. If you gave forgotten, go to The Old Stamp House and you will be reminded, very quickly. As well..."
Kerry Jordan
"This restaurant is an amazing place to eat. My husband and I ate here on our vacation and were absolutely amazed by the quality of the food. It is..."
Katie Smith
The Flying Fleece
72/100 (2335 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
British
British
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fresh Mussels
Pesto
Sandwiches
Strawberry and Lime Cider
Fish
Burger
Baileys Hot Chocolate
Pork
Trio of Roasts
Pizza
Fish & Chips
Ribeye steak
Chicken Wings
Steak and ale pie
Beef
Calamari
Veggie Burger
Pasta
Pie of the Day with Chips and Mushy Peas
Salad
Wild Boar Sausage and Mashed Potato
Mussels
Flying Fleece Burger
Fish & Chips
Flying Fleece Beer
Fish & chips
Curry
Chicken Black Pudding and Bacon Salad
Nachos
Sour Dough Starter
Whitebait and Tartar Sauce
Gnocci
Mulled Wine
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Stopped off for lunch after touring the area. It was quiet when we were there, all table service but our order was taken quickly and the food didn't..."
Lloyd Jones
"Very friendly staff. Excellent food and large portions. We had the mussels and whitebait to start - delicious! Also had the sea bass and the curry...."
Mekala Kannan Bragg
"Great place for an outdoor beer and food. All kind of audiences. Service was good but you have to order inside after 4-5pm I guess. Camembert was..."
roberto eckersdorff
"Quiet place for a pint and some dinner. Food was decent and decent..."
Eric Shellswell
"Beautiful converted mill building. Staff friendly and as it was a Sunday there was a live singer on who was fantastic. Atmosphere brilliant and food..."
FORM1
"Food and service very good. We had a sandwich and fries and we both loved it, very reasonable priced and just incredibly tasty. Would definitely..."
Hazel Somerville
"We only had a coffee ☕️ but looking at others, eating looked really good .the atmosphere was brilliant .Staff were pleasant, lovely, and coffee..."
Aileen Millward
"Great food and a nice busy atmosphere. Traditional British style pub with the standard pub grub on offer. The beers were also very good. This can be..."
Dark Jalapeno
"Very busy place, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. What's not to..."
Kevin Bird
"Very good place for dinner after long walks through the mountains. Good atmosphere and food. Very friendly and professional staff. Thank..."
Beata
"Nice spot. Open only 2 or 3 years now. Our first time there. Beautiful outdoor dining. Nice set up and ambiance for a couple of floors for indoor..."
Chris F
"Great staff and drinks. There was a slight issue with my food but it was addressed promptly and politely, the staff went above and beyond to help me..."
Lydia Ackerley
"A warm welcoming place with delicious food and nice choice of drinks. Perfect after a long rainy day of hiking. The old mill building is very..."
Dominika
"We had a wonderful lunch here today. We were so looked after by the staff. The cheese and onion pie was to die for. The salad was delicious and also..."
Clare Askins
"We had the good fortune to experience this place both just before and during the amblefest beer festival. Before hand it was a nice chilled place to..."
marcus wood
"I couldn't get a picture that captured how good this burger was. It was so big and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this..."
Terry Wright
Copper Pot Cafe
96/100 (3697 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Burger
Waffles
Apple pie
Halloumi
Cakes
Lamb
Waffles & Crepes
Paninis
Salad
Coffee Cake
Wild boar
Chili
Maple Syrup
Pulled Pork
Flat White
Chilli Con Carne
Cappuccino
Courgette and Avocado Cake
english breakfast
Olives Caper Berries and Sourdough
Ciabatta
Sole Burger
hot chocolate
Warm Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream
Bacon
Epic Sandwich
Avocado toast
Toasts
Sandwiches
Café
Café
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had brunch here and it was really good can’t wait to go there again in our next holiday. Food was good and fresh, dessert was delicious and coffee..."
Lubna SA
"Absolutely love it here and always return when we visit to Ambleside. The safe are always friendly and accommodating and we never mind waiting a..."
Megan McWhinney
"What a wonderful spot. Very welcoming staff, delicious food and surprisingly quick service given it was a bank holiday! Very accommodating of my..."
Amelia Pattinson
"The best breakfast we’ve ever had, so good we came back the next day! We came after Rothay Park parkrun on Saturday, queued for a little while and..."
Imogen Grace
"Over from France for a few weeks, I have struggled to find a really good coffee. When I mentioned this to the very helpful (and cheerful) chap who..."
Nathalie Fontaine
"Superb yet again. It's five years since our last visit to The Copper Pot. Our absence hasn't clouded our memory of this place. Lovely, friendly..."
Andrew Nesbitt
"Great stop for lunch. Very nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Food was delicious..."
Neil N
"Called in for a coffee following a walk up to the waterfalls in Ambleside. I only had drinks and found the coffee very good. All the cakes looked..."
Richard Sheehy
"What fantastic service and excellent food. All waiters were friendly and helpful, but the young female waitress (I’m sorry I didn’t catch the..."
Alex L
"We love the food, it’s very delicious. The orange and almond cake is so smooth and not too..."
Ting Khee Ho
Misto
95/100 (7206 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Italian
Pizza
Southern-Italian
Italian
Neapolitan
Campania
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Penne
Tiramisu
Funghi
Salmone
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Frutti de mare
Lamb Cutlets
Lasagne
Baked Camembert
Pasta
Carbonara
Vesuvius Pizza with Side Salad
Gnocchi with Chicken Pasta
Salad
Saltimbocca
Calamari
Prosciutto
Calamares
Tagliatelle
Salmon
Lamb
Bruschette
Pesto
Bruschetta
Spaghetti carbonara
pastas
Prawns
Panna Cotta
Pepperoni
Garlic bread
Panacota
Sit down
Pizza
Mediterranean
Campânia
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
European
Italian
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very enjoyable meal at Misto. Staff is very helpful and works so hard. No reservations, just walk-ins, so expect to wait a while if it's busy. We..."
Mary G
"We went whilst visiting Ambleside for my birthday. Beautiful restaurant. Beautiful food. Lovely and accommodating staff. Well worth the short wait..."
Megan McWhinney
"Had a fantastic dinner here with my partner whilst on holiday. It is extremely popular with no booking system so you do have to give it some patience..."
Gilbert Harrington
"Beautiful italian restaurant. Loads of choises in the menu. Lovely wine, delicious camembert and tasty steak. 4 star for small details like eating..."
Ilinca Costache
"Highly highly highly recommend. Did not think we could get great Italian food like this in the Lake District. Fresh and hot food and attentive..."
Sunil Abhol
"Thoroughly enjoyed our meals tonight. Best garlic bread we have enjoyed after several weeks of travelling around Europe & UK, also the best carbonara..."
Sharon Jessen
"Lovely pasta and pizza. Great service and atmosphere. Can't make a reservation but it seems to work really..."
Andrea Thompson
"Lovely little place. We didn't have a booking but there was a table available. There were 2 ladies working on the floor both very friendly. Service..."
Gosia Rebelo
"Nice staff, good food and relaxing atmosphere. The portion sizes were good, I ordered Polo Milanese which was great. Side of Anchovies were also..."
Sam Callan
"Food is great. The king prawn linguine is incredible! But the speed is very slow, we waited for an..."
Terry Chen
Ambleside Fish And Chips
87/100 (1868 ratings)
Quick Bites
Fast food
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
Seafood
Gluten Free Options
British
British
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Chips and gravy
Fish & chips
Coca-Cola
Fish chips and mushy peas
Chocolate ice cream
Fish & Chips
Haddock
French Fries
fish n chips
Conchiglie
Curry
Haddock Chips and Mushy Peas
Regular Fish and Chips and Curry Sauce
Poutine
Homemade Fishcake
Tempura
Classic Fish and Chips Deal
Patatas Bravas
Sit down
Seafood
Fast food
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"we ordered regular fish and chips for two people and it was cooked whilst we wait. The place was busy which is always a good sign and the food was..."
Ken Duerden
"We love a good fish and chips. The service is great. The fish is fresh and chips good baked in clean oil. Portions are large and satisfying...."
Mario de Freitas
"Great food, served hot and the fish is fresh. It’s got an outdoor seating area with a lovely view, overlooking Windermere. Very good value for..."
Salma Ghazal
"I can not fault this place other than she said it was all gf but the gravy amd curry sauce. But other than that the fish was beautiful and the peas,..."
Laura
":) nice ambiance with view of the lake fast service friendly staff great food with big portion the fish so fresh and tasty simple system - order and..."
Nora Ahmad
"Great fish and chips, nice seating area, amazing location right by the lake. Always end up eating here whenever we’re..."
C Jason
"Really nice little chippy with an amazing view. Staff were very helpful answering our questions about intollerances and dietary restrictions. All..."
Abbie Ainsley
"Excellent fish & chips, wonderful folks who served us. No issues with Halal as its fish and the batter is without beer. Had a good conversation with..."
Nizam Mohd Reza
"This is such a lovely place. Great view of Lake Windermere, super lovely staff and the best chips I’ve had in a long while. Will be back when I..."
Elsie Smith
"Beautiful fish & chips ! Freshly cooked to order. You get a little buzzer which when ready goes off and you collect at the side hatch. These aren't..."
James Dempsey
"Service was very fast even though there were a few customers. Main thing for us was that they use vegetable oil and there is no beer in the fish..."
Nabeel Hawaldar
"A solid 5/5. The chips were incredible! Only had chips so can’t comment on the rest of the..."
Luke
"Place was crowded. Fish was really nice and crisp. Great food and great..."
Muhammad Fasih
"Lovely chips, best chippy I've had in a long while. Well priced too. Lovely view out of the lake to eat or walk from. Would..."
Callum Llewellyn
"Good ole English fish & chips on a wet & windy day sitting beside the lake. Bit pricey but to be expected given the location. not many free..."
J H
"Well organised, busy fish and chip shop. Better value compared to others in the area. Staff were really helpful and friendly. Excellent queuing and..."
Rob Cooke
The Lily
90/100 (5612 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
British
Bar
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Fish & chips
Bass
Burger
Lamb
Gin and Tonic
Fish
Pinot Grigio
Antipasti
Espresso Martini
Bruschetta
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Beef Wellington
Sea Bass Risotto
Seafood spaghetti
Wild Boar Burger Damson Chutney and Chips
Chocolate Brownie
Beer Battered Fish and Chips Mushy Peas Tartare Sauce
Risotto
Elderflower Collins
Profiteroles
Greek Ezzem
Black Pudding Scotch EGH
Bathtub Gin
Fish & Chips
Real Ale Buy the Gold
Sit down
Bar
Pub
Contemporary
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Live Music
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"Really great place this, we stopped for drinks twice and food once during our week in Ambleside. The food was terrific, with the burger truly one of..."
Neil Holloway
"Visited twice on our holiday. Lovely bar with great food and superb service. Small choice but food is fantastic. Dog friendly with biscuits and water..."
Steve Davies
"Quite quiet when we arrived at 7.30pm but did get a bit busier later. Has a pub type vibe/feel with quite loud music but food was very nice and much..."
Allison McKie
"Spending a few days in Ambleside and this venue was near our guest house. Had a great local vibe, good atmosphere, nice music playing and friendly..."
Linda Holm
"Great atmosphere, live band (I went on a Friday). The band Theiving Magpies we're..."
colleena vozniak-sears
"Absolutely amazing good and extremely helpful service! A must- visit restaurant! I finished the desert before I could take any photos..."
Cognito
"AMAZING FOOD! Perhaps the best profiteroles I have ever tasted! Fairly pricey but the food is absolutely worth it if you're treating yourself. Also..."
Alice Scott (OnlyAliceScott)
"Portions were quite large and left us very filled. We were walk ins. Service was great, the server made conversations and told us an intresting facts..."
Stefanija B
"Lovely meal tonight. Jane was very welcoming as soon as we walked in. Early bird a fab price..."
Diane Simpson wood
"Very pleasant atmosphere. Great food and a fine selection of ale. Other drinks and spirits are also available 😎 Very helpful and happy staff as..."
Howie Davison
Luigi's Restaurant
90/100 (1769 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
After-hours
Dinner
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Lasagne
Liver Paté
Carbonara
Peppercorn Steak
Cannelloni
Carbonara
Pasta
Salad
Cannelloni
Bruschette
Chili
Chicken in Cream Sauce
Pesto
Risotto
Ice Cream with a Liquor
Ragu
Salmon
Biscuits and Gravy
Charcuterie
Spaghetti Bolognese
Garlic bread
Penne
Garlic mushrooms
Prawns
Insalata Caprese
Tiramisu Cake
Tiramisu
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Bolognese
Tagliatelle Con Gamberi
Sit down
Italian
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Seating
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"The four of us went in on the off chance yesterday, food was lovely, with me been Italian, i'm a bit wary of Italian restaurants. No issues food..."
John Rais
"Beautiful food, lovely staff and very dog friendly, even had dog beds for our little boy to chill on while we ate - highly..."
Lisa Smith
"Wow having come to Ambleside for the past 20 years I can’t believe we have never been. Food fantastic staff super friendly. Imagine the atmosphere..."
Rachael Rudram
"Lovely restaurant. Food delicious and the service excellent! Would not only just recommend but will most certainly travel back to Ambleside just to..."
Scarlat Oana
"Beautiful food with great service. Everyone was very friendly An very..."
Alison Jenkinson
"Went on Bank Holiday Sunday. The food and service was excellent! To be..."
Gill Dixon
"Lovely food and managed to fit us in..."
Debbie Lynn
"Delicious home made food, excellent value on happy hours deal 3 courses for under £20. Perfect service. Highly..."
Kate Gregory
"Absolutely brilliant evening! Due to traffic we were over an hour late, we did let the team know , and they kept the table for us. The food was..."
Jamie Holliday
"Great to find an Italian that does more than pizza. Lovely pasta dishes well cooked and flavoursome. Nice ambience and great that dogs are only..."
Gareth and Marylyn Petty
"Lovely food and good service. All around nice..."
Marion Morgan
"We ate here as a party of four and were made very welcome immediately. It was good to see the restaurant busy but despite that we were neither rushed..."
Tom S
"We popped in at 6pm to see if they had space as a family of 4 and they were able to accommodate us which was a bonus. The food was simply outstanding..."
Neil Holloway
"Lovely three nights in Ambleside including a night at Luigi's. Lovely food and a very attentive member of staff looking after us all..."
Clare Williams
"We had two consecutive nights here during our short break in Ambleside. Both nights excellent food with great service. Particularly lovely staff and..."
Mark Simpson
"Loved it great food and atmosphere took my girlfriend for our anniversary and didn't disappoint at all was served by a lady called cerys really nice..."
NEPZ C
"Absolutely delicious food, we had the risotto and the arrabbiata, good size portion, lovely tasting chips. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough..."
Wasay Ali
Daisys Cafe
91/100 (10138 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Soups
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cakes
Cappuccino
Full english breakfast
Toasties
Coffee Cake
Tomato soup
Salad
Baked Beans
Scone
Coffee Latte
Scampi Fries Salad
Cauliflower & Cheese Soup
Toasts
Lasagne
Burger
Sit down
Soups
Café
British
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Brilliant little cafe, I've been quite a few times it's one of them brilliant cafes that's a staple of Ambleside! They have a nice menu of food and..."
Lee
"A very busy Ambleside on the day we visited & were fortunate to get in to Daisy's (we've been before so knew how good it was!) Needed 3 tables for 10..."
Rachel
"Great little quirky Cafe in the heart of Ambleside. The service was fast, coffee was tasty and the Milkshake was especially enjoyable, served in a..."
Jack Flower
"What a great little cafe in the heart of Ambleside, Lake District. We stopped here for a quick lunch stop and ending up staying for atleast an hour...."
Sam J.M.
"With decor just on the right side of twee and cheap, homemade food, there's a lot to like about Daisy's. The staff are a credit to themselves;..."
Jack Rear
"Nice cooked breakfast £8.90: coffee £3. Covid safe, polite efficient service, clean toilets. Nothing out of this world but a good start to your..."
Alexandra Ho
"A pleasant cafe with good coffee, a nice atmosphere and bonus that it's dog friendly. Just a bog-standard cafe, nothing..."
Bex Middleton
"The food is very good and the staff are very nice. I really enjoy going there for meals ! 😍 A very big like and 5stars !!!..."
Florinela Chihaia
"What a sandwich! Fresh ingredients and soft bread! Staff are friendly and always smiling too! Would definitely recommend! Thank..."
Matthew Thatcher
"Great little spot this have been going in for a refule after a good days hike for a few years now, tasty food helpful staff I always nip in when I'm..."
Graham Marshall
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