Restaurants in Ambleside

Recommended Restaurants

The Jumble Room

Langdale Rd, Grasmere, Ambleside

Hosts are lovely and food is wonderful.The menu isn't vast but what's available is cooked perfectly with beautiful balance of flavour.I hope they'll never leave this beautiful part of the country.

Superb182 Reviews 4.9

Tacos del sol Ltd 2a Cheapside, Ambleside

Lovely fresh food served here. The burritos are slightly expensive at £12 each, but they are very filling and taste wonderful and are filled with fresh ingredients. There is only a bit of space inside, to sit and eat, but regardless of that, the quality of the food gets my 5 star rating. Thank you.

Superb104 Reviews 5

Restaurants with Delivery

Lake Road Kitchen

Lake Rd, Ambleside

Possibly the best place we have ever visited for food. Each meal is incredible. A chef from the kitchen brings out each meal and explains where the food has come from and what has been done to get it to the plate.The monkfish was surprisingly good and the desserts were my favourite.We would definitely visit again.

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Superb81 Reviews 4.9

Dodds Restaurant

Rydal Rd, Ambleside

My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at this delightful Italian restaurant, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we stepped through the door, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting, setting the stage for an unforgettable meal.Let’s talk about the food - each dish was a culinary masterpiece, bursting with authentic Italian flavors and made with the freshest ingredients. From the creamy risotto to the savory pasta dishes, every bite was a taste sensation. The attention to detail and passion for cooking truly shone through in every dish we tried.Not only was the food exceptional, but the service was also great from start to finish. The staff were attentive and friendly, always ready to offer recommendations and ensure that we had everything we needed. Despite the busy evening, we never felt rushed and were able to savor each moment of our dining experience.Overall, our visit to this Italian restaurant was nothing short of fantastic. We left with full stomachs, happy hearts, and already planning our next visit. If you’re looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with impeccable food and service, look no further than this gem of a restaurant. Buon appetito!

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Superb184 Reviews 4.6

Auradaze Japanese Ambleside

2 Millans Park, Ambleside

Amazing food and service. The host went out her way to give a little explanation for each dish, and was generally really friendly. Delicious thick cuts of fish. Especially loved the swordfish.

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Superb37 Reviews 4.8

The Priest Hole Restaurant

Church St, Ambleside

Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain.Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchenMe and the wife ended up having the steak and ale pie and chips & a bottle of redWell recommendAll this on a rainy Thursday afternoonAtmosphere was good and staff very friendly ? ?Price very reasonable.Will definitely call back again.

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Superb207 Reviews 4.3

The Apple Pie Cafe and Bakery

Rydal Rd, Ambleside

Visited for breakfast, had the Bircher muesli which tasted great and filled me up for the rest of the day. The menu was varied and the specials were unique. The staff were friendly but there seemed to be a lot of them running around. Highly recommend.

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Good253 Reviews 4.2

The Flying Fleece

Rydal Rd, Ambleside

Fantastic pub grub and great value for eating in the lakes. Not a great selection of desserts but that didn't matter what so ever. Just a great atmosphere in a lovely setting and helped with friendly

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Good294 Reviews 3.9

Ambleside Tap Yard

Rydal Rd, Ambleside

Really nice food in this place with nice vegetarian options. The beers are really nice aswell. Nice and busy environment. I advice you to book a table in advance.Vegetarian options: There is a mushroom Burger and a falafel burguer and also some vegetarian pizza options.

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Good186 Reviews 3.8

Jintana Thai Restaurant Ambleside

Compston Rd, Ambleside

Lovely food, charming and friendly service and a lovely atmosphere. Lots of vegetarian options. Highly recommendedVegetarian options: Has a vegetarian section on the menu….lots of variety

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Good101 Reviews 3.6

Greggs

6 Market Cross, Ambleside

Georgie is without the best person and sandwich maker at Greg’s. She made 2 unbelievable ham and egg salad baguettes honestly. She gave them to me with kindness and love saying she made them personally and hoped they were good. No they were amazing thank god for Georgie at Greg’s Ambleside make her the manager

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Average46 Reviews 3.1

The White Lion Hotel

Market Pl, Ambleside

Stayed the night was super comfy and right bang in the middle of Ambleside which was great for us. Didn't eat there evening time but had our breakfast there and it was delicious and set us up for the day. Looking forward to coming again that's for sure. All team were super friendly and nothing was too much

Delivery

Good166 Reviews 3.3494

Takeaway Restaurants

Doi Intanon, Thai Restaurant

Market Pl, Ambleside

Delicious takeaway. Proper flavour in each dish. And we arrived early, they called to the kitchen and had it made up straight away. Got back after a 10min drive and it was all still nice and hot. Not a morsel was left uneaten, highly recommend, especially for vegetarians.

Takeaway

Superb120 Reviews 4.6

Waterhead Coffee Shop

Borrans Rd, Ambleside

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 away or get a table outside I’d recommend. It has a great view over the lake and is right next to the ferry ports.We had the fruit crumble (the star of the show), ham and cheese and their tuna panini - all very good.No complaints other than no customer toilet on site.

Takeaway

Superb51 Reviews 4.58824

China Cottage

7 Lake Rd, Ambleside

The restaurant is pretty basic but the food is terrific - all in all, that’s what it’s ultimately about, isn’t it.Probably the best value for money restaurant in Ambleside.

Takeaway

Good48 Reviews 4

Cheap Eats

Fresher's cafe

3, The Courtyard, Rothay Rd, Ambleside

What a pleasure. The people are absolutely wonderful, and the food meets that standard. There's a real family atmosphere.We got a full English and a breakfast bap. We asked for the bacon do be well done, and for the fried eggs to be flipped for a second to make sure the yolks were perfect. They did it all with a smile.They treated our dog like royalty, and gave up their time to tell us everything about all 12 cakes for which their 91-year-old matriarch was largely responsible.The next time I'm in Ambleside I'll make a beeline for Freshers Cafe, for sure.

Superb118 Reviews 4.9

FOOD IN THE FELLS

Rothay Rd, Rothay Bridge, holme, Ambleside

The food from Food in the Fells is absolutely amazing. Easily the best food in the whole of the Lakes. Highly recommend the Wansfell burger and the calzone. Servings are generous. Little difficult to find if you don’t know where you’re going but the staff will happily help you over the phone.

Superb4 Reviews 5

The Lucky Dragon

1 Unicorn Building, Compston Rd, Ambleside

Chinese takeaway in Ambleside. We went for the set dinner for 2 which is only £25. (Cash only mind!) Spring rolls were proper size and full, very good. Ribs decent size and meaty. Chicken sweet&sour was pretty good, as was beef in black bean. Both with reasonable amounts of meat. Rice was really good with plenty of shrimp and pork in. Very quick service. There doesn't seem to be any way to order online and as we had no phone signal, we just popped in, ordered then went up the road to the pub for a quick ale before collecting. Takeaway chinese can be very hit and miss as you've paid for your food and taken it, before you get to see what you've been served. This was pretty good. Certainly better than the other Ambleside offering. Good value for money. We ate every single bit of it!

Good58 Reviews 3.9

Ambleside Fish & Chips

Waterhead, Ambleside

Some of the best Fish and Chips I've ever had. Tasty, affordable, lovely considerate staff, and pretty views from outside under the umbrellas. Good selection of condiments available.Haven't had dandelion and burdock in years aswell so extra brownie points for that :DSeats were also available inside if the weather is out in force.Parking: Small car park right outside but filed up too quickly. Not five minutes walk along the water front there is a big paid car park and public toilet. It's expensive, £4 for up to 2/3 hours and 50p for the loo, but it is the same as any similar car park up in the lakes.There are places requiring a parking disc to park for an hour for freeWheelchair accessibility: Counter is accessible, gravel in the outside seating area, other public seating short distance away along the water's edge. Mostly just public park benches along the water though.

Good72 Reviews 3.9

The Giggling Goose Cafe

North Rd, Ambleside

We popped in here for a coffee and scone. We sat outside with our dogs, dog water was already out. The scones were lovely, slightly warm with a fresh baked taste to them. The coffee was perfect too. It was just what we needed. The staff member was also very helpful. Would definitely call in again.

Good38 Reviews 3.7

Ambleside Tavern

4 Millans Park, Ambleside

Lovely pub, very busy when sport is on. They didn’t turn the downstairs TVs on for some reason. Food is delicious and the drinks were reasonably priced for the

Good94 Reviews 3.71277

The Old Smithy

The Slack, Ambleside

A classic fish and chip shop! Lovely and fresh and generous portions. I got a regular fish and chips and it was more than enough, the lady serving us was super friendly and added loads of salt and vinegar for us! Would definitely recommended if you’re in Ambleside!

Good70 Reviews 3.41429

Costa Coffee

5 Market Pl, Ambleside

Don't normally review on Costa however on this occasion i had to post the above and beyond customer care given as the staff had hand decorated some takeaway cups.

Average51 Reviews 3

Best Restaurants

Matthew's Bistro

Compston Rd, Ambleside

Me and my fiancé stopped into this little Bistro when looking for an evening meal and we’re very glad we gave this place a chance. The portion sizes were very good and the quality of the food was also excellent. We ordered a bottle of wine and it wasn’t too expensive which was nice. The service was also quick and friendly. We will likely be visiting again soon. Two thumbs up. ??

Superb157 Reviews 4.9

Tacos del sol Ltd

2a Cheapside, Ambleside

Superb104 Reviews 5

The Old Stamp House Restaurant

Old Stamp House, The, Church St, Ambleside

Absolutely loved our meal here last night. It was the perfect way to end our week in the lake district. We got to try many of the Michelin pubs/restaurants in the area and found our dinner here to be the most memorable. Warm and lovely service, great cooking, super local produce and very accommodating staff. I had requested to swap their signature hogget dish as I'm allergic to lamb and was given a delightful cod main instead. I will dream of that cod cookery! It was perfection.It was also lovely to meet the chef Ryan who came out to serve us the mains. What a fabulous touch!We will definitely be back here the next time we visit the Lake District.

Superb130 Reviews 4.9

Fresher's cafe

3, The Courtyard, Rothay Rd, Ambleside

Superb118 Reviews 4.9

Sawrey House Hotel

Near Sawrey, Ambleside

We visited this hotel yesterday not for an overnight stay but to have afternoon tea, and can thoroughly recommend it!A group of 6 adults, and 1 overtired and slightly grumpy toddler, they were able to accommodate us brilliantly. The Lounge and bar area was tastefully decorated, and the dining room where we were seated for our tea was warm and inviting. The staff were attentive, and we were served drinks straight away.When the food was brought out, it looked beautiful on the serving trays and tasted superb. Highlights were the egg mayonnaise sandwiches and the fresh scones & cream!Nothing was too much trouble despite us asking a variety of different questions, even the chef popped out to meet us before we left! We’re all heading back for breakfast today and thoroughly looking forward to it.Wish we’d found you earlier

Superb94 Reviews 4.9

Kysty

3/4 Cheapside, Ambleside

We had a superb meal here. Warm and inviting restaurant with great atmosphere and fabulous food. The staff went out of their way to tweak certain dishes to cater for our dietary requirements. Would highly recommend.

Superb84 Reviews 4.9

Lake Road Kitchen

Lake Rd, Ambleside

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Superb81 Reviews 4.9

Copper Pot

Church St, Ambleside

Visited early morning in March 2024 and it was already busy. A really lovely little cafe, which did a gorgeous vegan breakfast (maybe less bread and more hash browns?). The atmosphere was charming and loved the old black & white film footage of Popeye, Olive & Bluto on the wall. A great find and one I'll certainly return to.Vegetarian options: Does cater for vegans.

Superb114 Reviews 4.77193

Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Church Cottage, College St, Grasmere, Ambleside

This place is adorable. The gingerbread is life changing. I felt like I'd never had ginger bread before once I had my first bite. Stop here, enjoy the town and let the ginger bread change your life ?

Superb140 Reviews 4.7

Luigis

Kelsick Rd, Ambleside

Where to start chose here because they are dog friendly staff met us as soon as we got through the door took us to our table bowl ofwater for the dog even blankets for him to lay on. Not the biggest menu but excellent quality and service couldn't fault anything we ate will certainly call back again in the

Superb137 Reviews 4.7

Misto

9 Compston Rd, Ambleside

I am not exaggerating when I say this was the tastiest Italian food we have ever had!! We ordered the gnocchi and nduja pasta for our mains with a side of cheesy garlic bread and burrata to start. DELICIOUS! The atmosphere was lovely and the decor of the restaurant is beautiful. We were in our walking stuff from the day so was unsure whether we would be able to dine but there was no questions asked and we were welcomed in. Staff are so lovely all with a smile on their face. Have already told everyone we’ve spoke to so far about Misto! Our new favourite Italian

Superb85 Reviews 4.8

Fellinis Restaurant

Church St, Ambleside

A very classy " kind of joint", if you will.High standards of vegetarian & vegan food served.The pumpkin lasagne is tres manifique..Lovely atmosphere...With a lovely little cinema attached..

Superb122 Reviews 4.7

Dodds Restaurant

Rydal Rd, Ambleside

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Superb184 Reviews 4.6

Sheila's Cottage

The Slack, Ambleside

We had a super time at Sheila’s cottage really helpful staff as menu was so good was hard to choose ! The Chicken Kiev homemade was amazing and for the 2 vegetarians the cheese and onion pie was superb . We will definately return !

Superb164 Reviews 4.6

Bar eS Ambleside

2 St Mary's Ln, Ambleside

5 star for this place... Called in last night ( Pre booked) and the food, service and atmosphere was excellent. Have been before and it's fab. Well worth a visit.

Superb86 Reviews 4.7

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