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The Fulling Mill
98/100 (1443 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cakes
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Lamb
Salmon
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Pork
Cod
Parfait
Prawns
Beef
Bass
Pasta
Baguette
Salad
Tagliatelle
Chili
Lemon tart
Crab
"Best place we ate at in Ambleside,food was excellent,staff very helpful and we don't mind paying that little bit extra for the quality of the food..."
Anthony Cannon
"We had a family (all adult) meal here and could not find fault. Informal and relaxed environment with great food! Salmon en croute; ravioli;..."
Niall Harris
"Very nice meal i had the crispy duck starter And the tagliatelle main reasonable priced And pleanty on the plate You wont go far..."
Robert Brobat Simcox
"We were here with friends last night and the food and service was fantastic. We will definitely be back again, the rubarb and ginger Gin is a must...."
Laura Atkinson
"Lovely food and beer Friendly staff suntrap as..."
Tom Mcilreavy
"Only in for a pint � or two very friendly staff comfortable and..."
Andy Smith
"Just stopped off for a cappuccino and have to say it was lovely! Food looked and smelt great, another day to try..."
Nick Bunton
"lovely food, friendly staff and a beautiful..."
Sandra Marshall
"Wonderful food & service in a great..."
Richard Stothard
"Gorgeous food and fantastic service. We were looked after perfectly from the moment we arrived. Would recommend the prawn and scallop..."
Hayley Chapman
"Perfect,great food,service,ambience,really made my..."
Shaun Burns
"Been coming here for nearly 15 years and it never fails to deliver delicious food from an interesting menu by friendly, helpful staff. Give it a..."
Viv Derek Shingleton
"Excellent food and drink with friendly staff...."
David Mason
"Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing building... Made my anniversary /birthday meal one to remember. WILL DEFINITELY BE COMEING BACK 😍 definitely..."
Helen Patterson
"Brilliant again! I have reviewed this restaurant favourably in the past and do so again here. They have trialled a tapas style menu recently but they..."
Dave
"A wonderful building to enjoy a good meal. We opted for the sharing tapas style selections and really enjoyed the "tempura chicken with teriyaki..."
Paul Southgate
"Great burgers, and amazing coffee. Nice little outdoor seating area that's set back off the main road, so relatively quiet compared to other places..."
Paul Leighton
"Fantastic restaurant, very attentive staff, food was..."
Chip Elli
"Great food, reasonable price. Friendly..."
David Hewitt
"Cozy. well attentive staff. starter duck followed by sea bass definitely go..."
Jayne Thompson
"Dropped in late but were accommodated for a table of four. Good service of great food. Attentive but not intrusive staff and a very good atmosphere...."
Alan Hall
"Love everything about the fulling mill we go to ambleside ever dec,and always go for..."
Kath Burns
"Have been past many times over the years but never gone in until this week. Food was delicious and would definitely recommend. We loved it so much we..."
Joanne Gibbins
"This was the last evening of our 12 night stay in the Lake District. This was perfect in every way. The food was cooked and presented perfectly, the..."
John Cottington
"Great place to eat, food excellent, staff very attentive and polite. Highly..."
Robert Wearing
"Lovely quiet venue, in an ideal setting within Ambleside. When we visited, it was clearly not a busy tourist season, as we found a lovely spot right..."
Matt Hayward
"Really nice meal at the place. Nice starter, excellent beef stroganoff, and lovely ice cream and sorbet for a desert ...plus a nice glass of Elysium..."
Steve Culshaw
"Best rhubarb gin and tonic I've ever had. After a long walk, we stopped here just for a drink, and were pleasantly surprised at how lovely it was..."
Lynda Winterflood
"Was looking for a place to eat this evening and not wanting burgers n chips or lasagne. Gave the Fulling Mill a call on the off chance hoping that..."
Craig Speight
"Love this place. Great atmosphere, reasonably priced meals and snacks and cfrie dly staff on hand. Well worth a..."
Paul Jackson
Misto
95/100 (7206 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Campania
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Spaghetti carbonara
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Lamb Cutlets
pastas
Prawns
Baked Camembert
Panna Cotta
Vesuvius Pizza with Side Salad
Garlic bread
Tiramisu
Gnocchi with Chicken Pasta
Penne
Salmone
Frutti de mare
Lasagne
Carbonara
Pasta
Saltimbocca
Salad
Prosciutto
Calamari
Tagliatelle
Calamares
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pepperoni
Pesto
Panacota
Bruschetta
Funghi
Sit down
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Neapolitan
Pizza
Campânia
European
Italian
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
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
Matthew's Bistro
93/100 (3422 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegan Options
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb
Cheesecake
Insalata Caprese
Pesto
Haddock
Curry
Bucatini
Fish
Prawns
Malai Kofta
Pork
Red Bean Ice Cream
Wild boar
Goats Cheese Parcel
Cappuccino
Beef
Green Curry
Fish platter
Moules Marinière
French Onion Soup
Red wine
Meatballs
Torte
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Beef Bourguignon
Lasagne
Salad
Wilted Spinach Risotto
French onion soup
Risotto
Slow Cooked Lamb with Buttery Mash
Beef Bourguignon
Mussels
Halloumi
Salmon
Cakes
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
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 Bar & Grill At Waterhead
91/100 (1338 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Bar
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Fish & chips
Salad
Scallops
Sit down
British
European
Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"Very nice large room, bed very comfortable with good quality linen, bathroom good size with top quality shower gels and soaps, shower over large..."
Simon White
"Most amazing place, great rooms, great food, evening and breakfast, gin bar thats the best, staff are amazing, especially Steven, can't wait to go..."
Billy Clarke
"Was fortunate enough to stay at this fabulous hotel. I can honestly say the whole experience was faultless! Arrived to be greeted by a very polite..."
Rachel Hardy
"Just returned from a mid week break. Absolutely fantastic. Dinner on first night was really lovely. Breakfast is a massive selection, something for..."
Karen Dyson
"Great Room, great food, and very polite and professional staff. One of the best hotels I have had the pleasure to stay..."
John Smith
"really beautiful hotel, views on to the lake were amazing, very clean ,great food, very friendly staff. we had room only , however we paid extra..."
Kim Smith
"Second time we have stayed here and each time we loved it. The rooms are spotlessly clean, however, I cannot say enough about the staff which I think..."
Kelly Carolan
"Fantastic Hotel, warm welcome, comfortable room with a great view of the lakeside, food was excellent and if you like gin, this hotel has the lot, I..."
Chris Hiles
"Absolutely fantastic place. Cannot praise this hotel or its staff highly enough. The food and drinks are excellent, The location is absolutely..."
Mark Chappell
"Lovely place, the staff were friendly and very helpful, the cocktails were well made and lunchtime food was..."
Lorraine Parsons
"Great stay at a beautiful place, very friendly & attentive..."
Drew Irving
"Me and partner came last night, the meal was lovely and the staff are so friendly would definitely come back..."
Samuel Elkin
"One of my favourite places for lunch or a cheeky night away. The staff are so friendly. Rooms are beautiful and the food is good quality...."
Anna Wilson Blacklock
"Just love to visit the Waterhead with my family and my pet Harley. It is just such a homely hotel where the staff make a fuss over my pooch Harley!..."
Shirley Smith
"Had a fabulous time at this hotel , room great , staff nothing too much trouble and views amazing one of the best in the..."
Susan Lacyswarbrick
Lake Road Kitchen
91/100 (2313 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Tapas
Lamb
Tacos
Cod
Fish
Halibut
Pork
Edamame
Pork Belly
Beef
Crispy Octopus
Sea Bass
Bass
Sorbet
Wine
Duck breast
Smoked Salmon
Monkfish
Octopus
Lobster
Blood Orange Baked Cheesecake
Bacon
Cheesecakes
Salad
Braised Garlic Escargot
Carrot Cake
Crab
Saffron Pine Nut Risotto
Steak Tartare
Scallops
Roe
Duck
Snails
Mussels
Razor Clams
Salmon
Cakes
Cheesecake
Sit down
European
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
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
The Vault
90/100 (37 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
European
Italian
Mediterranean
British
Spanish
Mediterranean
Italian
Spanish
British
European
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
After-hours
Beef burger
Negroni
Mojito
Iced tea
Beer
British
Mediterranean
European
Italian
Spanish
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visited The Vault on a quite Monday evening. Not serving food that day but the cocktails were spot on. They have a wide variety of drinks so..."
Charlotte Atkinson
"Great cocktails and tunes! First through the door and got the legendary round table by the window. The Picante cocktail will blow your head off..."
Andreas Granmo
"Fab drinks, fab vegetarian options, fab menu, fab service! Would recommend the Dr. Pepper cocktail and Halloumi burger. So glad we visited here..."
Shontel Clackett
"I live in Ambleside, and the guys who run The Vault are lovely. Such a great selection of drinks, with so much passion going into each drink. Really..."
Erin Annison
"Really nice drinks and attentive, welcoming staff. We'll definitely be back. The drinks are quite expensive, although ours were very tasty and a cut..."
Jack Rear
"Managed to get one of the tables outside on a lovely Saturday evening. The 2 guys serving / behind the bar couldn't have been friendlier or more..."
Mark Nicholson
"Amazing cocktails!! Best strawberry daiquiri we’ve ever had and pina colada was also top tier. Staff also soooo lovely and kind. Would recommend to..."
Shannon McAllister
"Visited about 4 till 6, Great service, bartender took each order/payment then brought all the cocktails for the group at once, make the group..."
Wesley Allen
"Lovely visit whilst in Ambleside, had a couple of cocktails and they were delicious! Server was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great music. Such a..."
JS -
"Fab service and great new bar, didn't eat but the menu looked amazing! Drinks were fantastic and a huge selection, Dr pepper cocktail was perfect...."
Mike Sim
Dodds Restaurant
89/100 (7140 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
European
Italian
European
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Home Made Soup of the Day
Lobster Ravioli with Mussels and Black Pudding
Pork
Cheesecake
Antipasti
Panna Cotta
Prawns
steak and chips
Cumberland Sausage
Spaghetti Bolognese
Wine
Pulled Pork Burger
Tiramisu
Pasta
Seafood spaghetti
Salad
Rib-Eye Steak
Lamb Rump
Bolognese
Crab
Pizza Calamro
Lasagne
Duck
Seafood Fregola
Chicken Wings
Risotto
Baked Camembert to Share
Mussels
Cumbrian Pizza
Lamb
Tuna
Cod Supreme
Pesto
Antipasti for Two
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
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
Zeffirellis
88/100 (3888 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Pizza
European
Healthy
Italian
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
After-hours
Polenta
Tiramisu
Falafel
Lasagne
Cannelloni
Pasta
Halloumi
Salad
Cakes
Chili
Risotto
Bruschette
Pesto
Sit down
Pizza
European
Italian
Healthy
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
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
Fellinis
86/100 (3353 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
European
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Panna Cotta
Nut roast
PUDDING
Sorbet
Pear
Avocado Chocolate with Pistachio Praline
Aubergine Cannelloni
Cheesecakes
Avocado Chocolate Mousse
Arancini
Cheddar and Spinach Soufflé
Moussaka
Pancakes
Cashew and Pecan Nut En Croute
Couscous
Pasta
Cauliflower Katsu Curry
Halloumi
Salad
Roast Pineapple Dessert
Cakes
Risotto
Parsnip Soup
Pesto
Fish
Crab Cake
Wrap
Cheesecake
Sit down
European
Healthy
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
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 Priest Hole
84/100 (2466 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pesto
Mussels
Sunday Roast Beef Dinner
Cheese Burger and Fries
Fish
Salmon
Mushroom Ravioli
Pork
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Coffee
Fish & Chips
Lasagne
Sandwiches
Steak pie
Haddock
Duck and Chili Burger
Burger
steak and chips
Ribs
Sparkling Ice Cream Sundae
english breakfast
Beer
Fish Finger Sandwich with a Side of Chips
Latte
Raspberry and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Beef
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Steak and ale pie
Beef burger
Roast Beef
Sirloin Steak
Fish & chips
Halloumi
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Lamb
Duck
Baked Camembert
Sit down
British
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
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
Sheila's Cottage Restaurant
83/100 (2696 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Chicken Kiev
Salmon
Roast Lamb Chump
Cooked Pork Belly Starter
Cakes
Soup & a Sandwich
Cheesecake
Home Smoked Chicken
Lamb
Fish & Chips
Sandwiches
Pesto
Haddock
Burger
Fish
Pork
Beer
hot chocolate
Fish & chips
Chocolate Brownie
Chicken pie
Beef burger
Cheesecakes
Club Sandwich
Pasta
Squash
Quiche
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Meringue
Duck
Sausage and Mash
Rice pudding
Risotto
Seafood Starter
Sirloin Steak
Tuna
Steak and Kidney Pudding
Sit down
British
European
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
After-hours
Brunch
Dinner
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
Lucy's On A Plate
78/100 (4763 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
European
European
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Sunday roast
Tapas
Very Berry Berry Bambi
Cranberry Nut Roast
Duck breast
Prawns
Baby Bobotie
Red wine
Blushing Chick
Fish pie
Baked Camembert with Caramelised Onions
Roast Beef
Beef
Bass
Fish & chips
Lasagne
Cakes
Salad
Lamb
Scallops
Sorbet
Fish
Duck
Fish Cake
Pork
Salmon
Espresso Martini
Bruschetta
Hungarian Goulash
Fish and chips
Simply Steak
Sea Bass
Fish & Chips
Lamb Shank Redemption
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Reservations
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
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