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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Restaurants near Ambleside
Restaurants near Ambleside
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Featured Holbeck Ghyll

Holbeck Ghyll

Ambleside, LA23 1LU
1.5 miles
Bronze BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
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Featured Gilpin Spice

Gilpin Spice

Windermere, LA23 3NE
6.1 miles
£30 - £49Pan Asian
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Featured Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 0EH
0.3 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBistroBritishFrenchModern EuropeanVegetarian
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Lake Road Kitchen

Lake Road Kitchen

Ambleside, LA22 0AD
0.1 miles
Gold £50 - £79Modern European
What we think
"‘Hyper-seasonal, climatically local cooking’ is the name of the game here, which means a tuned-in zeitgeist-hugging amalgam of ‘prese ..." Read our full review
Fellinis

Fellinis

Ambleside, LA22 9AD
0.2 miles
£50 - £79MediterraneanVegetarian
Lucy’s of Ambleside

Lucy’s of Ambleside

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
0.2 miles
BistroModern EuropeanUnder £30
What we think
"Lucy’s has been around, in one form or another for 20-odd years, & now offers the delightful deli, the main restaurant, bistro & cooking ..." Read our full review
The Old Stamp House

The Old Stamp House

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
0.2 miles
Silver £30 - £49British
What we think
"Local lad Ryan Blackburn was one of Square Meal’s UK Rising Stars when he was cooking at The Cottage in the Wood near Keswick, but he’s now ..." Read our full review
The Schelly

The Schelly

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
0.2 miles
British
Michelin-starred chef, Ryan Blackburn, further proves himself as Cumbria’s culinary king with the introduction of his most recent Lake District ventur ... Find out more
The Priest Hole

The Priest Hole

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
0.2 miles
BritishUnder £30
The Priest Hole Restaurant is an integral part of Kelsick Old Hall, an ancient structure nestled in the enchanting village of Ambleside, at the heart of the ... Find out more
Kysty

Kysty

Ambleside, LA22 0AB
0.2 miles
£50 - £79British
A casual dining restaurant in the heart of Ambleside, Kysty comes from the team behind The Old Stamp House. Brothers Ryan and Craig Blackburn are driven to ... Find out more
Zeffirellis

Zeffirellis

0.2 miles
£50 - £79Italian
Auradaze

Auradaze

0.2 miles
£50 - £79Japanese
Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 0EH
0.3 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBistroBritishFrenchModern EuropeanVegetarian
Luxury Lake District boutique hotel Rothay Manor sits right in the heart of beautiful Ambleside, and boasts an elegant in-house restaurant that serves every ... Find out more
Ambleside Tap Yard

Ambleside Tap Yard

Ambleside, LA22 9AN
0.3 miles
£30 - £49Burgers
Situated in Ambleside’s old mill yard adjacent to the historic Bridge House, we specialise in serving pasteurised brewery-fresh craft beers  ... Find out more
The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule

Ambleside, LA22 9AS
0.3 miles
Pubs
What we think
"Pork pies, Scotch eggs, nuts & crisps, the Rule doesn’t bother too much with food, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of Ambleside ..." Read our full review
The Flying Fleece

The Flying Fleece

Ambleside, LA22 9AN
0.3 miles
£30 - £49British
The Flying Fleece is a traditional family friendly Lakeland pub, offering fantastic seasonal food, made using only the finest freshest locally sourced ... Find out more
Holbeck Ghyll

Holbeck Ghyll

Ambleside, LA23 1LU
1.5 miles
Bronze BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"Fabulous surroundings and stunning views over Lake Windermere are a huge bonus at Holbeck Ghyll, and there’s plenty going on inside this Victoria ..." Read our full review
Langdale Chase

Langdale Chase

Windermere, LA23 1LW
1.6 miles
£30 - £49British
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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.