163 Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 163 restaurants within 29 miles 29 miles of Ambleside

Ambleside is a small town in Cumbria, which marks the head of Windermere, England’s largest lake clocking in at an astonishing 10.5 miles long. The Lake District is among one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK, loved by ramblers, cross country walkers and campers alike. Ambleside may be small, but the town has plenty of restaurants worthy of a visit. Ambleside restaurants range from high-end affairs headed up by celebrity chefs which have been awarded Michelin stars, through to cosy independent bistros. This means that the area can cater to pretty much your every culinary whim, whether you are in the mood for a once-in-a-lifetime tasting menu full of pomp and precision, or you just want a plate of something hot from a crowd-pleasing menu.

Check out all of our local Ambleside restaurants below and we are sure that at least one will catch your attention.

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Keswick Park Restaurant

Keswick Park Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 4NA
13.8 miles
£30 - £49British
Our restaurant offers a variety of food all day. It has a relaxed yet professional team of staff who will take care of you throughout your stay, and make yo ... Find out more
Merienda

Merienda

Town Centre, CA12 5JD
13.8 miles
£30 - £49BritishFusion
We provide a range of fare from coffee cakes and sandwiches to our eclectic evening menu, wine and beer. Our food is well travelled, our aim has been to hav ... Find out more
Pooley bridge inn

Pooley bridge inn

Penrith, CA10 2NN
13.9 miles
£30 - £49British
This wonderful inn is located in the centre of the pretty little village of Pooley Bridge only moments away from Ullswater. Our spacious, traditional bar fe ... Find out more
Thyme cafe bar & bistro

Thyme cafe bar & bistro

Cumbria, CA12 5DZ
13.9 miles
£30 - £49BritishMediterranean
Good quality fresh food, cooked with care and served with pride. We are proudly based in the beautiful Keswick, the essence of the Lake District.  ... Find out more
Sun Inn

Sun Inn

Penrith, CA10 2NN
13.9 miles
BritishFusionUnder £30
The Sun Inn Pooley Bridge is a family run, Lake District pub with modern hotel accommodation serving fantastic food and award winning ales. With cosy ... Find out more
Star of Siam

Star of Siam

Town Centre, CA12 5DT
14.0 miles
ThaiUnder £30
Star Of Siam is located in Keswick, and are proud to serve the surrounding areas. You can now browse our website to see our wide range of authentic and trad ... Find out more
Askham Hall

Askham Hall

Penrith, CA10 2PF
15.0 miles
£50 - £79British
Locally reared chef Richard Swale has created a destination restaurant within this romantic manor house (now a small hotel) near Penrith. Swale trained with ... Find out more
The Ivy House Restaurant

The Ivy House Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 5SY
15.1 miles
£30 - £49British
The Honest Lawyer dates all the way back in the Cockermouth history books to the Tudor period, when it served as the cells of the town’s old Court Hou ... Find out more
Aulis at L'Enclume

Aulis at L'Enclume

Cartmel, LA11 6PZ
15.7 miles
BritishOver £80
L'Enclume

L'Enclume

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PZ
15.7 miles
Gold BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"“An amazing end-to-end experience” chimes a fan of Simon Rogan’s cleverly reconfigured Lakeland smithy – and we’re not ab ..." Read our full review
The Cavendish Arms

The Cavendish Arms

St Cartmel, LA11 6QA
15.7 miles
£30 - £49BritishModern European
The Cavendish Arms is a 450 year old Coaching inn set in the heart of Cartmel. With Simon Rogan and his famous Lenclume restaurant we have some very high st ... Find out more
The Monks Bistro

The Monks Bistro

Grange over Sands, LA11 6QB
15.8 miles
£30 - £49British
At The Monks Bistro we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our fabulous food. The key to our success is simple: provid ... Find out more
Priory Hotel

Priory Hotel

Grange over Sands, LA11 6QB
15.8 miles
£30 - £49British
Ideally situated in the heart of Cartmel village within walking distance of everything that Cartmel has to offer, the newly refurbished hotel has ... Find out more
Rogan & Co

Rogan & Co

Cartmel, LA11 6QD
15.8 miles
Silver £30 - £49Modern European
What we think
"More casual than sister restaurant L’Enclume, and awarded its first Michelin star in 2018, Simon Rogan’s neighbourhood eatery in Cartmel of ..." Read our full review
The Pig & Whistle Cartmel

The Pig & Whistle Cartmel

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PL
15.9 miles
£30 - £49BritishGastropub
What we think
"Like Heston Blumenthal in Bray, Simon Rogan is taking a firm grip on his adopted village and its local eateries. With Michelin-starred L’Enclume ..." Read our full review
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The best Ambleside restaurants offer a reprieve from a long day of exploring the stunning natural landscape of the area, whether you are making your way around on foot, by bicycle or car. When you think of restaurants in Ambleside, your mind might immediately wander to the upmarket restaurants here which attract much attention from both local and national media. However, there are plenty more casual Ambleside restaurants on the, ahem, table, including restaurants which welcome families with children and even our four-legged friends.

As with all popular UK holiday destinations, Ambleside restaurants often double up as hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants with rooms, making them perfect for overnight stays or long weekends. Check out our full list of restaurants in Ambleside above and click through to each individual listing to learn more about each restaurant, including the opening times, menus and pictures of the food, drinks and interiors.