Restaurants in Ambleside

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Fresher's cafe 3, The Courtyard, Rothay Rd, Ambleside
Fresher's cafe
Cafe • $

Fresher's cafe

3, The Courtyard, Rothay Rd, Ambleside

We've just had a brilliant time here having breakfast and coffee. It was busy and the waiter, Aaron, was so kind and patient and showed us where to go. He was a great server and extremely friendly and explained everything very well. The staff bringing out the food we're great too. The food was yummy.
I'm vegetarian and there was food for me to have and we had someone who's vegan with us and there were less but still a couple of options for vegans.
Oh and it's dog friendly too!!
Thank you! I will be returning!

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb265 Reviews 4.9
The Old Stamp House Restaurant Old Stamp House, The, Church St, Ambleside
The Old Stamp House Restaurant
British • $$$$

The Old Stamp House Restaurant

Old Stamp House, The, Church St, Ambleside

Couldn’t fault our experience. Exceptional service, gorgeous menu, wine pairing superb & great value compared to other Cumbrian Michelin star establishments, some of which we will not return to given exorbitant price hikes.

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb259 Reviews 4.9
Tacos del sol Ltd 2a Cheapside, Ambleside
Tacos del sol Ltd
Mexican • $

Tacos del sol Ltd

2a Cheapside, Ambleside

Fantástico, 10 estrellas para la comida y el servicio. Burritos, quesadillas and tacos were absolutely amazing, freshly made and as tasty as it would be in Mexico. La salsa picante was outstanding and so the beers. I will definitely come back.

  • Superb223 Reviews 4.9
Fellinis Restaurant Church Street, Ambleside
Fellinis Restaurant
Vegetarian • $$

Fellinis Restaurant

Church Street, Ambleside

Absolutely delicious food and such a beautiful restaurant. We had the beetroot and mushroom starters, then the cashew nut roast and celeriac & truffle mains. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten, topped only by a meal from a michelin starred restaurant. Such good value for money. The staff were warm and attentive and couldn’t do more for us. I wish we’d had room for dessert. We will be back!

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb191 Reviews 4.9
Copper Pot Church St, Ambleside
Copper Pot
Cafe • $$

Copper Pot

Church St, Ambleside

Eaten out lots around the Lake District and this is some of the best lunch food we've had! We had Chicken bacon syrup waffles, and chilli nachos. My photos don't do the food justice. Friendly service. Impressed how they accommodated the small children on a nearby table- offering to make them any dish they wanted from items on the menu.

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb230 Reviews 4.8
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop Church Cottage, College St, Grasmere, Ambleside
Grasmere Gingerbread Shop
Bakery • $$

Grasmere Gingerbread Shop

Church Cottage, College St, Grasmere, Ambleside

We went on a cold rainy day around midday, don’t let that fool you, you will be waiting around half hour to an hour. The shop inside is very small enough for about 3/4 people. I think it was around £5/£6 for 6 gingerbread or £10 for 12. The gingerbread itself was crumbly and chewy at the same time was absolutely delicious!
Parking is a bit of a nightmare you have to park at the car park at the top and walk down which is a minimum of 2 hours for £6

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb354 Reviews 4.7
Bumbles' Rest Café 2 Bridge Street, Ambleside
Bumbles' Rest Café
Cafe • $$

Bumbles' Rest Café

2 Bridge Street, Ambleside

Delightful.
Delicious.
Easily the best in town. ?☕️
Well worth finding.
You will leave knowing that, despite the current ? madness, there is hugely more good than bad in this world. ?

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb105 Reviews 5
Matthew's Bistro Compston Road, Ambleside
Matthew's Bistro
Bistros • $$

Matthew's Bistro

Compston Road, Ambleside

We stayed in Ambleside for a week, ate out every evening and this was the best meal by far. The atmosphere was welcoming and the food was served promptly. It was packed full of flavour. There was a smaller menu offering 2 courses for £25 but we opted for the full al-a-carte menu which didn't disappoint. I could sum it up by saying the French Onion soup and Moule Marieniere was better than we had eaten in France, the lamb was better than anything we had in New Zealand (served in a deep dish with a lovely flavoured jus, it just fell off the bone) and the Key lime pie surpassed anything eaten in Key West, Florida. Our only regret was we only found it on the last night away, so couldn't return.

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb180 Reviews 4.8
Bar eS Ambleside 2 St Mary's Ln, Ambleside
Bar eS Ambleside
Bar • $$

Bar eS Ambleside

2 St Mary's Ln, Ambleside

Walked in, found good people and good food!! Never a fan of being sat at a bar table for food but this one didn't disappoint. The staff were lovely and food even more so. A vegetarian and a fish lover were both catered to well enough.

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb238 Reviews 4.7
Luigis Fellwalkers Cafe, Kelsick Road, Ambleside
Luigis
Italian • $$

Luigis

Fellwalkers Cafe, Kelsick Road, Ambleside

Lovely little restaurant. Food was very tasty, good quality. Wine was a reasonable price so too the food. Staff were great, young attentive staff. Very happy to recommend. Good for couples, small groups.

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb201 Reviews 4.7
Cafe Altitude 101 Lake Rd, Ambleside
Cafe Altitude
Cafe • $

Cafe Altitude

101 Lake Rd, Ambleside

Our first time at this wonderful cafe. A warm welcome, water and homemade dog treats for our dogs and beautiful lemon & blueberry scones and Victoria sponge both with home made jam. A real find. Will definitely be back and would 1000% recommend

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb87 Reviews 4.9
Dodds Restaurant Rydal Road, Ambleside
Dodds Restaurant
Italian • $$

Dodds Restaurant

Rydal Road, Ambleside

We had a lovely meal here tonight the tuna was exceptionally good. Lovely staff, great service and my hubby said it was the best burger he has had in a long time . Great wine and such a friendly atmosphere ?

  • Drive-Through
  • Delivery
  • Superb292 Reviews 4.6
Sheila's Cottage The Slack, Ambleside
Sheila's Cottage
British • $$

Sheila's Cottage

The Slack, Ambleside

Lovely restaurant. Was allowed to take the dog which was great.
Service was good and enjoyed the food.
More expensive than all the pubs nearby but you can’t beat food quality.

  • Drive-Through
  • Superb282 Reviews 4.6
Sawrey House Hotel Near Sawrey, Ambleside
Sawrey House Hotel
Bar • $$

Sawrey House Hotel

Near Sawrey, Ambleside

My wife and I very much enjoyed our 2 night stay in Sawrey House. We were made to feel very welcome by David in this Boutique B&B.
It's clear that David puts huge effort into ensuring his guests have a very comfortable stay with a lovely breakfast.
We would recommend this place to anyone.

  • Superb77 Reviews 4.9
Lake Road Kitchen Sussex House, Lake Road, Ambleside
Lake Road Kitchen

Lake Road Kitchen

Sussex House, Lake Road, Ambleside

A fantastic evening at the Michelin-starred Lake Road Kitchen, to celebrate my wife's upcoming 50th. We selected an 8-course tasting menu with an additional bonus course. It was incredible: blood pudding croquette with apple and sechuan & home-baked sourdough; blue fin tuna and truffle vinegarette; LRK chicken thigh with spiced maple and rum glaze (wow!!); smoked shetland monkfish in peach tea; an XL Orkney scallop in a hot sauce (bonus course); octopus curry with coconut milk; roasted Norwegian halibut with smoked roe, miso & iberico ham in champagne; venison gnocchi; vanilla ice cream with poached pear; and a 65% chocolate marquise with chantilly cream, pistachio and orange cardamon. Two wines selected from Hungary and France. What a treat. Really incredible cooking, great service and a really cool atmosphere. Highly recommended.

  • Drive-Through
  • Delivery
  • Superb143 Reviews 4.7

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