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Stiles Of Ambleside
100/100 (1693 ratings)
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British
Gluten Free Options
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British
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Paninis
Salad
Cream tea
Chili
Scone
Cappuccino
Breakfast Tea
Americano Coffee
Banana split
Oat Milk Latte
Juice
Oat Milk Hot Chocolate
Chocolate milkshake
Green Machine Smoothie
American breakfast
American Breakfast with Sausage
Sandwiches
Tuna Mayonnaise Melt Pannini
Burger
Nachos
Chicken Broth
Pancakes with Bacon and Hash Brown
Toasts
Mushroom Soup and Sandwich with Hummus and Roasted Vegetables
Egg and Mushrooms Sandwich
Ice Cream
Flat White Decaff
Pancakes
Cakes
Pork
Café
Café
Healthy
British
Soups
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
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Cheap Eats
"We came here on a whim and we are glad we did. We had 2 milkshakes both of which were great, tasty and they didn't skimp on the toppings. The Lemon..."
Gurpz M
"We enjoyed our meal so much. It's my first time to travel with my partner in ambleside.And i find itlovely and so wonderful place for me. This coffee..."
Trip ni Beng
"Simply awesome. We were a group of 20 Indians on our way to Edinburgh when we stopped here for a cruise and lunch. Stiles was an amazing surprise..."
Sanjeev Bhambri
"Great place with very friendly staff. Great atmosphere too. Had a ham, cheese and pickle sandwich on a huge breadcake which came with proper chips...."
FORM1
"Been a couple times now and always enjoy, nice little cafe. Food and drinks are always great with a generous vegetarian and vegan menu. Slight wait..."
Abbie Ainsley
"Am amazing place for breakfast. You can get 1 hour free parking so make sure to ask the staff for a parking disc which you will need to put on your..."
Ketan Sikotra
"Absolutely spot on!♡ To be able to find a breakfast at 1p in the English countryside of the Lake District has been a bit of a challenge. Only..."
LeyLey41
"I can only say great things about this place. Found it on an off chance as nowhere else was accommodating for a solo traveller with a dog. There was..."
Keversdxn
"Fantastic dairy free and gluten free options at this lovely coffee bar. Delightful dairy free cakes and coffees which tasted amazing. The coffee shop..."
Steven Dodd
"Brilliant family friendly cafe with a nice range of drinks — all the usual coffees plus more exotic things. (Try the Dirty Chai — chai + coffee..."
Andy Bannister
"Great English Breakfast here and other good snacks, like the choice available for the dogs as well , nice touch. Good coffee and selection of teas..."
Andrew Erskine
"Great quick breakfast. Kids liked the..."
Jason Malucci
"They had good vegan option. I asked for few alternations and they were very willing to make my breakfast experience as close to my liking as..."
Magdalena-Maggie Miodek
"Best breakfast in Ambleside. Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Highly..."
Diana Girgova
"Great food and friendly staff :) The mushroom soup was flawless!! Big portions, reasonably priced. Also the coffee was awesome! Thank you so..."
Bronislava Kozdalova
"Lovely staff, brilliant breakfast that's available all day, lovely coffee, I'd come back here in a heartbeat! Extensive menu with lots of food..."
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"Nice breakfast and coffee Very good service..."
T K
"Called in twice this week both as a party of six and as a couple. Food and drinks were excellent with service being prompt but not rushed. Dog..."
Tom S
Rattle Ghyll Fine Food & Deli
100/100 (2424 ratings)
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Soups
Healthy
British
Cafe
Street Food
Healthy
Street Food
Soups
British
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Espresso
Lots of Cake
croissant
Vegan Mac and Cheese Pie
Buddha bowl
Tea and Coffee
Fratata
english breakfast
Hummus
Banana Milkshake
Latte
Burrito
Vegan Slice
hot chocolate
Nachos
Dipping Platter
Tlayuda
Toasts
Kuchen Auswahl
Sandwiches
Carrot Cake
Quiche
Couscous
Pasta
Cakes
Salad
Pesto
Chili
Baked Beans
Paninis
Corned Beef Hash
Sit down
Healthy
Soups
Street Food
British
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Brunch
Lunch
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..."
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The Apple Pie Cafe
100/100 (3414 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Bakeries
Soups
Healthy
Cafe
Soups
Vegan Options
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pork
Falafel wrap
Cappuccino
Latte
hot chocolate
Apple Pie and Cream
Juice
Poached Eggs
Sandwiches
Cornish pasty
Toasts
Vanilla Slice
Sausage roll
Falafel
Custard Tart
Pasties
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
Apple pie
Gluten Free Apple Pie
Cakes
Cumberland Sausage Hot Dog
Café
Café
British
Soups
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Accepts Mastercard
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
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
Cuckoo Brow Inn
100/100 (1758 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pub
Bar
Vegan Options
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Hot Pot
Nachos
Lamb
Salad
Fish
Chili
Pork
Duck
Mussels
Salmon
Sandwiches
Burger
Fish & Chips
Cod
Ribs
Beef
Fish & chips
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"la última semana en Google Really nice place to stay. Has its own Parking in the front. Rooms are really cosy and warm with central heating,..."
Luis Bernardino
"We booked up at last minute and spent Friday and Saturday night here. After a delay for the room(out of the staffs control) we checked in. The room..."
Sam Greig
"Well.....what a wonderful few days.....THANK YOU Loredam and Michaela for making our stay SO memorable!! We arrived to find our very comfortable and..."
Alison Walsh
"Myself and my friends were lucky enough to stumble on this wonderful pub today purely by accident. A beautiful pub, the food is delicious and the..."
Angela Myler
"Had a marvellous stay here. Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and good food. The best thing for us however bringing a dog is how well..."
Janet Moy
"Just had a great lunch here after our visit to Hill Top. Fish and chips, ham, eggs and bubble squeak. Outstanding quality. And the dark local beer is..."
Maggie Donovan
"Fantastic pub, staff are just lovely and food is amazing. We with our two collies were made to feel very welcome. Highly recommend a visit..."
Marie Sandall
"What a lovely find lovely drive over on car ferry, staff very friendly and restaurant gorgeous with log fire in middle. Rooms spotlessly clean,..."
Jo Payne
Bellis
99/100 (235 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
International
French
British
Vegetarian Friendly
French
International
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Rib
Foie Gras
Crème Brûlée
Chicken Loaded Fries
Cakes
Braised Beef Short Rib
King prawns
Risotto Met Kip
baklava
Duck breast
Lamb Cutler
Halloumi Sandwich with Chips
Beef
Fillet Beef Stroganoff
Soup of the Day
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Ham Hock
Lamb Cutlets
Halloumi Fries
Risotto
Sea Bass Fillets
Cheesecake
French
International
British
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Perfection. I strongly believe that the michelin guide should give this little restaurant a view. For a starter I took a special which was..."
itay cohen
"Expertly finds the comfortable space between cosy and special with a welcoming atmosphere that would equally suit dinner with friends or a special..."
Howard Partridge
"Great little place with attentive and friendly service. We walked in without reservations at 6pm and we were lucky to get a table . I recommend you..."
Lucia (Lali)
"We stopped here on a big walk in the local area. Had a delicious lunch of a steak sandwich and halloumi sandwich and chips. Great quality food,..."
Chloe Hanson
"Lovely little restaurant that you are probably better booking ahead in peak times. They have a limited menu, which to me is good as it usually means..."
Helen Flanagan
"Excellent food! I had a steak and onion sandwich and thoroughly enjoyed it, very tasty! My husband had the mushroom soup and said it was..."
Lucy Swindell
"Fantastic little restaurant. Didn't realise that they were a restaurant as it appears to be a coffee shop during the day. Happened to notice that..."
Steve Jarvis
"Lovely friendly service here! We stopped in for lunch and the food was great, portions were generous, and the staff were really..."
Lorna McBride
"Genuinely can’t fault this restaurant. Had lunch that was lovely so booked for dinner and this was amazing. If your In Ambleside and eating out you..."
martin booth
"Absolutely out of this world restaurant. The staff are very friendly and cater for all your needs. There’s not one thing at all I could pick fault..."
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Great North Pie Co
99/100 (744 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Street Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pie and Peas
Beef Pie
Butter Pie
Corned Beef
Chicken and Tarragon Pie
Apple pie
Meat Pie and Mashed Potatoes
Mashroon Pie
Steak pie
Cheese and Onion Pie with Mushy Peas
Cappuccino
Cheese and Onion Pie Mashed Potatoes and Rosemary Gravy
Juice
Roast Onion Gravy
Beef
14 Hour Braised Beef and Ale Pie with Mash Gravy and Mushy Peas
Saag Aloo Pie
Flan
Café
Street Food
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Very nice girl working at the till, lovely pie (beef & ale), the gravy is top notch. A bit pricy at £17 for pie, mash, gravy & a drink. the mash was..."
Bee
"Stumbled across this gem trying to find Ambleside centre. Such lovely lads inside and a cracking pie, the mash and gravy are a must, I swear, after a..."
David Richardson
"Both pies we tried from here were truly delicious. Both served on a bed of creamy mash and a gravy that in combination makes the dish as a whole one..."
Dan Elliott
"Has to be the best pie I’ve ever had, with a special note to their gravy. Will certainly be..."
Harry Rice
"The best pies ever. Had 1 with peas and gravy sat in and then bought one home for tea. Amazing doesn't even cut it. Will deffo be going..."
Larna Saye
"The pies are absolutely fabulous. I'm surprised that there isn't a queue out of the..."
Kerry Stafford-Roberts
"We just stumbled upon this little pie shop, and after eating the pies (one of each), discovered that it is the best pie shop in Britain. And now we..."
Rahul Vasudev
"There are a variety of fillings to choose from for the pies. My daughter liked the steak filling with the sauce. It came with mashed..."
Sushiliah Devi
"One of the best pies I've ever had. Gravy was next level and definitely order the mushy peas as a side! We finished our pies and were already..."
Grace
"Best place ever for a pie, mash and gravy! The beef and ale is the best I have ever tasted, will be back again when we come to the..."
Vicky S
Mr H's
99/100 (1450 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Chocolate Brownie
Crumpet
Rocky Road
Ginger Cake
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Mint Hot Chocolate
Fruit Scone Served with Clotted Cream and Jam
Baguette
Sandwiches
Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich and Salad
BLT
Tuna&Cheese Melt
Quiche
Tomato Soup with Brown Bread
Cakes
Ploughman's Platter
Spaghetti
English Breakfast Tea Loose Leaf
Scones
Chicken Mayo Sandwich
Cream tea
Salad
Goats Cheeze Baguette
Cappuccino
Tuna
Turkish coffee
Salmon
Sit down
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Mr. H truly exceeded our expectations, leaving my friends and me in awe. The enchanting atmosphere, reminiscent of a fairytale setting, immerses you..."
Vasiliy
"Very nice and well decorated place. staff friendly, Food was fantastic and priced fairly. The toilets are very clean but are down some steep stairs..."
Andrew
"Excellent tea room, scones fantastic and proper leaf lose tea and excellent service and value, highly..."
chris jones
"It is very lovely, the service is really good, they were greeting us and we were served in a timely manner. Food was delicious, the scones are very..."
Eleonóra Orosz
"Beautiful, friendly tea room selling sandwiches, quiche, jacket potatoes and cakes with good coffee and tea (in pots)...."
Orynthia Thomas
"Read the full review! Originally we went to a place round the corner, but it was full and came in here as second choice. The decor left us a little..."
stephen slater
"A tearoom with great character and lovely sayings written on walls and blackboards situated in the middle of town in Ambleside. Excellent mint hot..."
Maharukh Daruwalla
"What a lovely little tea room. We stopped off for a quick bite to eat and stumbled upon this great place. We thoroughly enjoyed our scone and cup of..."
Sandra Price
"Highly recommend this place for a nice lunch, coffee break or when you fancy a slice of cake;) very quirky in decor but I loved it! Attending and..."
monika dabrowska
"Lovely quirky cafe, so glad I came across this before we headed back home from our trip, sausage and bacon butties were lovely and very good..."
Katy Houghton
"A really lovely and authentic tea room with lovely decor and delicious cream..."
Julia Birzele
"By far the best Sandwich with side salad i have tasted in a long time. I had a tuna mayo sandwich on brown bread. It was plated with creamy..."
STELLA RYAN
"Visited for a light lunch. My parents had a sandwich between them, husband had a tuna melt panini and I had a scone with jam and cream. All was very..."
Kath Edmondson
"best scone and tea i’ve ever had! lovely service too..."
Lucy Farrer
"Greeted with a warm welcoming smile when we entered the tearoom. All the staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. The service was..."
Lynn Krupa
"Being there today. The place is PERFECT. The food is delicious (forget the stigma about tasteless British food), the service amazing and the..."
bn
"Popped in for a late afternoon drink and snack. Loose leaf tea from a large teapot and a really excellent scone - flavoursome and just the right..."
Jonathan Putsman
"Very enjoyable tea plus chicken and beacon baguette.. had to cancel our evening dinner appointment the baguette was so substantial .. and tasty. ..."
phil d
"We popped in to this quaint little café on a recent visit to Ambleside. We only had teas, teacakes and scones, however the look of the other food..."
Jonathan Rose
Kysty Ambleside
98/100 (1770 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Duck
Beetroot Meringue and Smoked Mackerel
Morecambe Bay Shrimp
Beer Bread Muffins
Cheesecake
Sea Buckthorn Curd with White Chocolate Ice Cream
House Made Bread and Butter
Sorbet
Foie gras
Guinea Hen Breast
Squash
Amuse Bouche
Chocolate Delice
Shrimp
Gingerbread Cheesecake
Toasts
Wine Sauce
Wood Pigeon Starter
Salt Aged Duck
Cakes
Curried Cauliflower Soup
Lamb
Sweetcorn Panna Cotta
Fish
Salad
Lamb Rump
Scallops
Sit down
Healthy
Full Bar
Mid-range
"Amazing place. Chef went out of his way to prepare vegan and gluten free options for me which were incredible, he also came out to have a chat and..."
Sam B
"My partner & I enjoyed a wonderful dinner here last weekend. Everything we ordered was expertly prepared without a lot of fanfare or pomp (the lamb..."
Nadine Finucane
"Beautiful food. Great service, lovely touches with offering freshly made bread and a taster before the meal. Scallops were delicious and the guinea..."
Sam Hainsworth
"Really nice eclectic treat ! each dish, is unique and tasty. The pics don’t say..."
Cathy or Ron L
"Everything was 5 stars. It was our wedding anniversary so decided a treat was required. This exceeded our expectations. We chose to go with the wine..."
Andrew Barlow
"This was the best food I've had in a while; staff is very friendly and attentive. I definitely recommend coming here for a culinary highlight to your..."
Maria Elf
"Excellent food, perfect service in relaxed environment. Highly..."
Kate Gregory
"The staff were attentive and friendly and the atmosphere was good, however the food looked great, but was a bit bland. I had cod, my partner had..."
Richard Walker
"We had a fantastic lunch at Kysty - a great start to our long weekend in the..."
Olivia Koh
"This is a hidden gem. The ambiance is lovely and the decor, tableware and furniture was modern rustic and charming. The food was out of this world...."
Sara Sturtivant
"We recently had a really lovely anniversary meal here. The food and service were outstanding and the team were able to make a gluten free vegetarian..."
Neil Burnett
"This was a treat to ourselves as we had seen the restaurant shown on Tom Kerrigans catering programme. What a fantastic meal....there was so much..."
Hazel G
"Beautiful meals, amazing service, lovely decor. I have been here twice now about 18months apart. The service is always friendly and knowledgeable...."
Travel And Dine
"Absolutely faultless - a very special dinner, wine and food were perfect and staff extremely..."
Max Baumber
"I think this is the best restaurant I have ever been to. We arrived a little later than booked due to an accident on the road, but the staff were so..."
Kim Peach
"Absolutely delicious! Had a wonderful evening, great menu, the food was perfect and service impeccable. Would give them 6 stars if I could..."
Angela Hall
"Came here with my mother to eat and food was excellent and a birthday treat which tasted delicious, highly..."
Seb Kidd
"Hidden in a small alleyway away from the busy streets of Ambleside we discovered an hidden gem for culinary delight ;-) Bistro has a charming..."
Michael Lee
"The Kysty experience is a sensastional taste encounter! The combination of flavours and textures are well planned and executed. There is something..."
Joshua
The Crafty Giraffe Food Shack
98/100 (29 ratings)
Quick Bites
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
"Me and my husband travelled to Ambleside and I'm so glad we found this little gem! The sliders were amazing, we had to go back for seconds the next..."
Vaithehi Kulendran
"Had the pigging awesome sliders (that lived up to their name) and then their cakes/traybakes that are perfect for taking up the..."
Lewis Blenkinsop
"The breakfast rolls and the pulled pork sandwich along with stuffing and gravy are tremendous and great value for money. Homemade tray bakes are..."
Michael Moorhead
"Walked into Ambleside,came across this amazing small cafe,ordered 2 teas and 2 breakfast baps ,egg,bacon,Cumberland sausage.When they arrived..."
Julie W
"Stopped at the crafty giraffe food shack last night and we glad we did! I opted for the katsu curry fries and my wife the prawn tacos! Easily the..."
Michael Lloyd
"Really friendly staff, delicious food and very reasonably priced! All of the food is freshly made while you wait. There’s something for everyone..."
Leigha Jones-Cohen
"What a find. Seriously the best sausage rolls ever and sandwiches filled to the brim, all at a great price, delicious food, a perfect place to get..."
Sara Arundale
"Living locally we have had sandwiches here on numerous occasions they are homemade and are amazing, our dog nala loves an ice cream from here too,..."
janine wagstaff
"We live locally and have visited the Crafty Giraffe on numerous occasions, their sandwiches are amazing all homemade even the mayonnaise and if you..."
William Magennis
"Fab choice of freshly made sandwiches! The cakes are homemade and so tasty, the tiffin was the best I've ever had..."
Catherine Blenkinsop
Waterhead Coffee Shop
98/100 (4043 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Soups
Soups
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Scone with Butter & Carrot Cake
Latte and Blueberry Scones
Broccoli and Stilton Soup
Cheese and Tuna Melt
Dipped Ice Cream Cone
Cappucino
Toasts
Blueberry Scone and Cream
Sandwiches
Scone and Flat White
BLT
Homemade Cakes Pies
Ice Cream
Cherry Pie
Carrot Cake
Fresh Cream Scone
Afternoon Tea and Scone
Apple pie
Blueberry Scone with Cream and Rum Butter
Cakes
Brownie with Coffee
Paninis
Salad
B Blueberry Scones
hot chocolate
Blueberry Scone and Cream and Jam Slice with Latte Macchiato
Cheese and Tomato Panini
Sit down
British
Soups
Café
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Cash Only
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 Fulling Mill
98/100 (1443 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Pasta
Baguette
Salad
Tagliatelle
Chili
Lemon tart
Crab
Cakes
Scallops
Duck
Lamb
Risotto
Salmon
Pesto
Burger
Fish
Pork
Cod
Parfait
Prawns
Beef
Bass
"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
Fresher's Cafe
97/100 (1694 ratings)
Restaurants
Soups
Soups
British
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Vegan Sausage BAP
Large Caffe Latte
Cappuccino Latte
Quiche of the Day
Homemade Quiche
Toasts
Chocolate Orange Cake
Quiche
Sandwiches
Breakfast Quiche
Cakes
Cheese and Bacon Toastie
Brownies
Fruit Juice
Full english breakfast
Fantastic Coffee
Quiche Lorraine
Bakewell Cake
Sausage and bacon bap
Simmnel Cake Slice
Salad
Lots of Cake
Quiche and Salad
Bacon and Sausage BAP
Café
Soups
Café
British
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"Lovely little cafe on the entrance to Ambleside. Staff are very friendly and welcoming. They offer gluten free bread for sandwiches so that’s a..."
E Johnson
"Service was amazing, all staff very happy and pleased to see customers. Food was delicious and greatly priced. We both had a cooked breakfast which..."
George B
"It cafe may be out of the main town ,but is very well worth the walk. If you time it well the freshly made bacon quiche would have just been made and..."
Tollets TalesAndTrails
"I cannot speak highly enough of this business. My car broke down and I had to hitch a ride to the nearest civilisation / phone signal, which I’m so..."
Jack Bishop
"Came here because of a family recommendation and we don’t regret it. Lovely staff. The food is very nice and very reasonable for the portion size...."
Cara
"It really is the friendliest and best cafe in town (as promised on their sign). Such fantastic service. Very friendly staff. We sat outside in the..."
Britta Hoffmann
"Very friendly staff, and excellent cafe for breakfast and lunch. Maybe the best in Ambleside. Try a slice from the breakfast quiche, it smells and..."
martin tromp
"Fresher’s is our favourite place for tea and cake in Ambleside ! On our recent trip, we had a small panic when we thought we might not fit in a..."
Michele Smith
"Amazing food all cooked fresh well worth the wait! staff lovely. Crow 🐦‍⬛ are cheeky But staff are on..."
Jennifer Egan
"Absolutely fantastic. Food, drinks and service all 5/5. Will definitely be..."
Drabs
Copper Pot Cafe
96/100 (3697 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Pulled Pork
Chili
Maple Syrup
Flat White
Chilli Con Carne
Cappuccino
Courgette and Avocado Cake
Olives Caper Berries and Sourdough
english breakfast
Sole Burger
Ciabatta
Warm Apple Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream
hot chocolate
Epic Sandwich
Bacon
Toasts
Sandwiches
Avocado toast
Burger
Waffles
Apple pie
Halloumi
Cakes
Lamb
Paninis
Waffles & Crepes
Wild boar
Salad
Coffee Cake
Café
Café
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
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
Gandhi's Cafe
96/100 (1331 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Gluten Free Vegan Brownies with Pistachio and Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Quinoa
Cheesecake
Gluten Free Smoked Hummus and Peppers Sandwich
Green salad
Tomato soup
Iced Latte
Pad Thai
Vegan Hot Chocolate
Curry
Falafel Kebab
Burger
Americano Coffee
Homemade Nachos
Nachos
Vegan Tali
Toasts
Rice Noodles Stir Fried
George's Korma
Vegan Chilaquiles
Falafel
Gandhis House Salad
Cheesecakes
Vegan Raspberry Cheesecake
Cakes
Salad
Vegan breakfast
"Coming to the Lake District for a week as a gluten free vegan I didn't expect much, so this was such a hidden little gem for me!! The food, the..."
Evie 123
"Spotted this gem of a place before our holiday and we weren’t disappointed! Fantastic home cooked food - we had the vegetarian burger and the..."
Lynne Morelli
"Had a lovely time at Gandhi's cafe in Ambleside. We had a great filling vegetarian breakfast (vegan options available too) that set us up nicely..."
Tariq Ali
"We had such a lovely, cosy meal here - it was just what we needed after a long hike in the cold. Staff are welcoming and helpful and the food..."
E. Lambin
"Small but amazing cafe serving vegan/veggie food only. Went there for lunch and was not disappointed. The portions are large and very reasonably..."
Rab Singhania
"What a great place! Turned up at 10am and had the vegan breakfast which kept me going all day. The staff are lovely and the food is delicious. Cannot..."
Tim Street
"Superb eatery. Pushing the vegan agenda and indeed making it possible for almost all dishes to be served as 100% vegan. The staff are excellent,..."
Frankie W
"Unusual to find such colorful and exotic summery food in a town like this! It was one of the best food experiences I have had so far. Being purely..."
Aleisha
"Great selection of vegan eats. Great quality and well priced. Coffee is also v good. Only a small place but definitely worth visiting! Thank you and..."
Michael Bellini
"Got an oat latte (which came with a vegan shortbread!) and the big vegan breakfast. It was immense. The staff were lovely and the portion size was..."
Kate Bryan
The Picnic Box
96/100 (1705 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Fast food
British
British
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Baguette
Cakes
Pork
Paninis
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
Fast food
British
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Look no further for the best sandwich/baguette in the lake district!!! I've been coming here for 7 years and it doesn't matter where I am based in..."
Corey Young
"Great little find for a breakfast sandwich on the move. Very reasonably priced. Everything you'd expected a sandwich shop to offer. Card and cash..."
Simon Catterall
"Good value, lots of sandwich filling choices, and good portion sizes. Service was very quick, perfect for grabbing lunch before heading out on the..."
Andy Butler
"Wandering around Ambleside looking for somewhere to do a homemade sandwich... This place absolutely nailed it. Great value. Great service. Great..."
Ben Robertson
"It's important to note that this is a little place to grab a delicious, convenient, budget-friendly bite. It's not a 5 star restaurant and the food..."
L W
"I ordered Panini with mozzarella, pesto and tomato and chocolate milkshake. Food was tasty and freshly made. Affordable prices: panini £3, milkshake..."
Ewelina Zawadzka
"Nice staff, good selection, helpful, flexible, fair prices. I’ve been going to this shop for over 30 years - must mean they are doing something..."
J Adby
"I had a cheese and tuna melt baguette today, and i enjoyed every single mouthful 😊 Great customer service and brilliant food! Will definitely be..."
Leoni Rushton
"Absolutely delicious jacket potato! Lovely friendly team, great selection of lunch options and the food was tasty and brilliant value! Thank..."
Jess Winn
"Plenty of meat on my grilled bun, reasonably priced for the area. How greggs is still in business is beyond me. Greggs is always stale bread with the..."
Gerard
"Visited here twice over the weekend, we had breakfast and lunch and both were absolutely perfect! The sausage and apple sauce bap is unbelievable!..."
R C
"Top tip, try the bacon & egg on a soft bun. You will not regret it plus they do really good salad boxes. No regrets here and..."
Bob Ray
"Perfect balance of quality to price. Love going here, totally..."
Joe De-Groot
"So yummy! My very fussy eating dad even commented that it was the “one of the best sandwich he’s ever had”, which for my dad’s standards is..."
Holly Hill-Whittall
"Had sandwiches for a picnic today everything was made fresh and sandwiches are tuneable to different tastes. Pastries are also delicious. The best..."
Andrew Paul
"Went here both days whilst on a weekend away and we all had great sandwiches and cakes at good value. Far better than some of the popular bakeries...."
Dave
Tacos Del Sol Ltd
95/100 (494 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Fast food
Healthy
Spanish
Mexican
Vegetarian Friendly
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Tacos
Vegan Nachos
Veggie Tacos
Hummus and Pita
Hummus
Corn Tortilla
Steak Nachos
Burrito
Burritos
Nachos
Pork
Tacos
Quesadillas
Veggie Burrito
Taco salad
Beef
Pork Pibil
Fried Rolled Taco
Guacamole
Jalapeno
Taquito
Oatmeal
Tapas
Spanish
Healthy
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I came here with my friend last week and I cannot put into words how much I love and recommend this place. I’m a hispanic exchange student studying..."
Isabella Lopez
"Cracking place tucked away in Ambleside. Very good burritos. Super tasty, fresh and a good size. Friendly, chatty owner, who provided a top notch..."
Vin Veron
"I can not fault this place at all! 1st time visiting the lakes a.d because my boyfriend has a dairy and gluten intolerance we have to always pre book..."
Laura
"Loved the whole vibe of Taco del Sol..sat in the window and had vegan tacos with Mexican rice and hot sauce... absolutely delicious food and really..."
JH
"Wow. This is a great little find. We had the Chicken Taco’s and a Chicken Burrito both delicious. Please if you read this just visit you will not..."
Chris
"Absolutely fantastic, I think my new favourite restaurant in Ambleside! Absolutely authentic food, with choice, flavour and great veggie and vegan..."
Lee
"It was a small shop. Everything was freshly made. We ordered the beef tacos. It was brilliant. Will be definitively coming back again. Thank you..."
Uncle888
"What a little find... A little corner of Mexico in Ambleside. We had the chicken burrito, beef tacos and quesadilla. They were all mouthwatering!..."
Alex Burckhardt (Geek Fix Harrogate)
""Absolutely magnificent" - my partner's review of the chicken burrito from Tacos Del Sol. I had the beef nachos which were also great. Lovely..."
Beth Fraser
"The best Mexican food in the area. Super cosy spot serving authentic Mexican food. Tacos to die for! Owner is super lovely and friendly. Will..."
Agata Klara
The Old Stamp House Restaurant
95/100 (2161 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
British
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Fish
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Venison
Salmon
Cheese platter
Wine
Duck Liver
Mochi
Cod
Chocolate Delice
Halibut
Black Pudding Bonbon
Cured Trout
Hogget
Ceviche
Shrimp
Turbot
Macarons
Beef
Raspberry Millefeuille
Macaroons
Oyster with Horseradish
Roe
Cheese Course
Salad
Lamb
Crab
Sit down
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
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
Misto
95/100 (7206 ratings)
Restaurants
European
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Pizza
Neapolitan
Italian
Campania
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Pizza
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Salmon
Bruschette
Pesto
Bruschetta
Spaghetti carbonara
pastas
Prawns
Pepperoni
Panna Cotta
Panacota
Garlic bread
Tiramisu
Funghi
Penne
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Salmone
Lamb Cutlets
Frutti de mare
Lasagne
Baked Camembert
Carbonara
Vesuvius Pizza with Side Salad
Pasta
Saltimbocca
Gnocchi with Chicken Pasta
Salad
Prosciutto
Calamari
Tagliatelle
Calamares
Sit down
Italian
Pizza
Campânia
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
European
Neapolitan
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
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
Tacos Del Sol Ltd
95/100 (494 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mexican
Fast food
Healthy
Spanish
Vegetarian Friendly
Mexican
Latin
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Oatmeal
Vegan Nachos
Veggie Tacos
Hummus
Hummus and Pita
Corn Tortilla
Burrito
Steak Nachos
Nachos
Pork
Burritos
Quesadillas
Tacos
Taco salad
Beef
Veggie Burrito
Pork Pibil
Fried Rolled Taco
Guacamole
Jalapeno
Taquito
Tacos
Spanish
Healthy
Mexican
Fast food
Latin
Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I came here with my friend last week and I cannot put into words how much I love and recommend this place. I’m a hispanic exchange student studying..."
Isabella Lopez
"Cracking place tucked away in Ambleside. Very good burritos. Super tasty, fresh and a good size. Friendly, chatty owner, who provided a top notch..."
Vin Veron
"I can not fault this place at all! 1st time visiting the lakes a.d because my boyfriend has a dairy and gluten intolerance we have to always pre book..."
Laura
"Loved the whole vibe of Taco del Sol..sat in the window and had vegan tacos with Mexican rice and hot sauce... absolutely delicious food and really..."
JH
"Wow. This is a great little find. We had the Chicken Taco’s and a Chicken Burrito both delicious. Please if you read this just visit you will not..."
Chris
"Absolutely fantastic, I think my new favourite restaurant in Ambleside! Absolutely authentic food, with choice, flavour and great veggie and vegan..."
Lee
"It was a small shop. Everything was freshly made. We ordered the beef tacos. It was brilliant. Will be definitively coming back again. Thank you..."
Uncle888
"What a little find... A little corner of Mexico in Ambleside. We had the chicken burrito, beef tacos and quesadilla. They were all mouthwatering!..."
Alex Burckhardt (Geek Fix Harrogate)
""Absolutely magnificent" - my partner's review of the chicken burrito from Tacos Del Sol. I had the beef nachos which were also great. Lovely..."
Beth Fraser
"The best Mexican food in the area. Super cosy spot serving authentic Mexican food. Tacos to die for! Owner is super lovely and friendly. Will..."
Agata Klara
Wabi Sabi
94/100 (3586 ratings)
Restaurants
Japanese
Asian
Sushi
Dinner
Lunch
Sashimi
Pork
Noodle
Crab
Tempura
Ramen
"We visited WABI SABI a week ago expecting a delicious meal. What we actually got was extraordinary. Melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, a seabed..."
Alice Mulhearn Williams
"Brilliant restaurant..exceptionally friendly, fantastic food the 'chrystalised' chilli oil is unique to this place...would buy it by the jar if I..."
Richard Manley
"Visited Wabi Sabi for my birthday on the 6th April and had such a lovely evening. We had the tasting menu which was just amazing and so beautifully..."
Kelly Colley
"Every time we visit Lake District we always pay Wabi Sabi a visit. The food and service is fantastic and it’s an absolute incredible experience. I..."
Daryl Boyden-Watts
"An absolutely fantastic addition to the Ambleside restaurant scene. We make regular trips to the Lake District from London and I can honestly say..."
Carine Patry
"We live locally and Wabi Sabi Noodle Bar is the most wonderful addition to the South lakes restaurant scene. Totally amazing ramen - fantastic broth!..."
Cecilia Campbell
"Excellent! The waitress was wonderful - very friendly and welcoming. The food was exquisite. Especially the homemade "secret recipe" crackers - one..."
Katie Gillies
"A fantastic place to eat in Ambleside, we had a lovely meal, food was top notch and lovely authentic feel to the place. We will definitely be..."
Tracey Deeley
"One of the best Japanese food experiences I've ever had and I've been eating sushi since 1978. Even my dog was welcome. Really special place. Many..."
Debra Rossiter Guterres
"Fabulous food and the staff are amazing,very helpful choosing your meal.polite and friendly. The sushi was delicious and ramen was too ! Will..."
Margaret Lowrie
"Wabi Sabi is spectacular. The sushi is fresh, considered and flavoursome. Presentation and experience is perfect. We actually visit Ambleside just so..."
Samantha De Kock
"How to make fresh Wasabi � Highly recommended Japanese Restaurant � Please do make a reservation in advance, they don’t take you in, even the..."
Dicle Agirbas
"Absolutely blown away by our dining experience here last night. We both agreed it was the best meal out we've *ever* had. Attention to detail, mix of..."
Sharon Wood
"Blown away by this place, amazing attention to detail. Superb service, talked through the menu and made some amazing recommendations. And the food..."
Richard Wales
"We had Absolutely amazing dinner , perfect service and attention to details. Highly recommend � Thank..."
Petra Farrar
"What an absolutely outstanding gem of a restaurant. One of the best meals we have enjoyed in a long time. Service was flawless and thoughtful. The..."
Steph DiCamillo
"The most exquisite 4 course meal I have ever eaten. Immense compliments to the chef, the presentation of every single item placed infront of us was..."
Alex Morris
"Sensational experience. We had the Imagination tasting menu which was one of the most amazing meals i have ever had - beautiful presentation, divine..."
Hayley Burrow
"Wow! What a find! We bounced from place to ever increasingly busy place in Ambleside in January and had no luck finding a table, but then we spotted..."
Tom Passmore
"Absolutely beautiful! Absolutely faultless!! We had sushi and our friends had the ramen which was also extremely tasty! Can't wait to come back for..."
Graeme Foster
"A HIDDEN GEM!!! We had an amazing experience on both of our visits on consecutive days. First, we had the imagination sample menu which is a 5-course..."
Jessica Manan
"Excellent food, beautifully presented. Service impeccable. Highly recommend for a special occasion. Reservation in advance essential as the food is..."
Kathy H
"Everything was great, the waitress was really kind and polite, food was amazing amd the atmosfere is really relaxing! Good..."
annA
"Absolutely amazing, we had such an lovely evening and the food is out of this world. Everything has been thought of down to the last detail and it..."
Lexie Barton
"Delicious, interesting Japanese fusion food. Beautifully presented dishes that let the quality of the ingredients shine through, paired with friendly..."
Jeremy Walker
Matthew's Bistro
93/100 (3422 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Beef Bourguignon
Mussels
French Onion Soup
Halloumi
Salmon
Torte
Cakes
Beef Bourguignon
Wilted Spinach Risotto
Slow Cooked Lamb with Buttery Mash
Lamb
Cheesecake
Pesto
Haddock
Fish
Curry
Prawns
Pork
Wild boar
Cappuccino
Beef
Insalata Caprese
Fish platter
Bucatini
Moules Marinière
Red wine
Meatballs
Malai Kofta
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Red Bean Ice Cream
Lasagne
Salad
Goats Cheese Parcel
French onion soup
Risotto
Green Curry
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 Cornish Bakery
92/100 (424 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Bakeries
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fruit Scone
Cakes
Lemon Muffin
Scones
Cornish Pudding
croissant
Cornish Pasteis
Calzone
Farmhouse Sausage Roll
Pasty
Chicken Ham & Leek Pasta
Jasmine Tea
Sit down
Café
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Scrumptious food and always service with a smile. The team are always incredibly friendly and efficient. This time we sat in to enjoy a steak and..."
Heather Close
"I will always give a 5 star rating where it's due. Hello home of beautiful food. This little shop was our saviour. Me and my wife had tried a couple..."
Richard Mauto
"It was a lovely place with a large selection of parties. The lady who served us was great but the only downside to the experience was the large..."
Haroon Chaudhry
"Popped in late to grab a very very late lunch after a long days travel. I had a spicy Cauliflower and chickpea pasty which was delicious! The OH had..."
Krissie Kennedy
"Absolutely amazing pasties, Husband usually goes for the traditional pasty but opted for the spiced cauliflower& onion bhaji, he loved it! been to..."
Linda Evans
"On a horrible very rainy day in the Lakes, the vegan pasty and two free seats inside the window won the day. Ordered two vegan vegetable pasties and..."
JH
"Pack a pasty in your bag for lunch at the summit of one of the many fells and crags around Ambleside. Any will do, but the Chicken Masala or the..."
Aaron Jones
"The best coffee in Ambleside by far (I live here, I've tried them all), and most reasonably priced. Also the friendliest staff who always make you..."
Shanna Turner
"Fresh and tasty, the smell of the delicious pastries can make one resist anything but temptation. Tried a few things from cheese scone, croissant to..."
Mihai Tabara
"A very nice little bakery in Ambleside, whilst the food is not quite as good as The Apple Pie Bakery further down the road, it seems to have food out..."
Jennifer
"Amazing bakery. Once you enter the shop, you cannot resist the smell temptation. Everything is so fresh and yummy. This breakfasts will make my days..."
AbdulRhman Khallil
"The service here never fails, great food and a wonderful atmosphere 👌 I always have a warm welcoming from a lovely young lady called Dawn, shes..."
lee roberts
"Best pastie I've eaten in a long time. My traditional Cornish was packed full of meat and tasted absolutely..."
Chris Furey
"Very very good scones!! We ate them in the bay window downstairs, but if you can't eat them there take them with you, because your stay at Ambleside..."
michellanters
"Great food and coffee Very friendly staff 25% off for students Big up the 2 D’s !..."
Oscar Al-Tayyar
"Very delicious pasties! Good size and very tasty. Perfect during a nice long walk 👌😊 staff were polite and..."
Becky Nicholas
"We enjoyed pastries from this bakery every day while visiting Ambleside, and every single one was delicious. Served with friendly hospitality as..."
James Loftus-Mercer
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
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Fish
Pork
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Duck
Risotto
Salmon
Fish & chips
Sandwiches
Fish & Chips
Burger
Beef
Lamb
Pesto
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
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