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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The Gaddum Restaurant

The Gaddum Restaurant

Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
2.1 miles
The Drunken Duck Inn

The Drunken Duck Inn

Ambleside, LA22 0NG
2.4 miles
£30 - £49BritishModern European
Britannia Inn

Britannia Inn

Ambleside, LA22 9HP
3.1 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
What we think
"The 400-year-old Britannia Inn started life as a gentleman farmer’s residence before becoming a coaching inn, & it’s now the first stop ..." Read our full review
The Forest Side

The Forest Side

Grasmere, LA22 9RN
3.3 miles
Gold BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"The Lakes can feel inaccessible without your own car, but for those public transport users amongst you, The Forest Side couldn’t be easier to get ..." Read our full review
The Lodge Restaurant at Tweedies

The Lodge Restaurant at Tweedies

Grasmere, LA22 9SW
3.3 miles
BritishUnder £30Vegetarian
With friends, family, your trusted four-legged companion or simply a cheeky quiet pint on your own. Tweedies bar is the perfect setting for you to enjoy y ... Find out more
Victorian House Hotel

Victorian House Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 9TA
3.3 miles
£30 - £49
Located in the heart of the English Lake District Victorian House captures the gothic romanticism of the landscape yet provides warm home-style and comfort. ... Find out more
The Jumble Room

The Jumble Room

Ambleside, LA22 9SU
3.3 miles
£30 - £49GastropubModern European
What we think
"The name speaks of relaxed surroundings & fun decor, & that’s exactly what you'll find here: check out the retro 12-inch album covers on ..." Read our full review
The Samling

The Samling

Windermere, LA23 1LR
3.5 miles
£50 - £79Modern European
Miller Howe

Miller Howe

Windermere, LA23 1EY
3.7 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBritishModern European
What we think
"This elegant stalwart of the Lakeland hotel & restaurant scene offers stunning views over Windermere to Langdale Pikes, as well as food that is def ..." Read our full review
Cedar Manor Restaurant

Cedar Manor Restaurant

Windermere, LA23 1AX
3.8 miles
BritishUnder £30
First built in 1854 as a private country retreat and housing an unmissable 200 year old cedar tree in its grounds, tradition and a sense of place are import ... Find out more
Queen's Head Inn & Restaurant

Queen's Head Inn & Restaurant

Cumbria, LA22 0NS
4.0 miles
£50 - £79Gastropub
The Yan

The Yan

Cumbria, LA22 9RU
4.1 miles
£50 - £79BistroBritishModern European
Francine's

Francine's

Windermere, LA23 1DX
4.2 miles
£30 - £49BistroBritish
Hooked Windermere

Hooked Windermere

Windermere, LA23 1DP
4.2 miles
£30 - £49BritishFishMediterranean
Hillthwaite

Hillthwaite

Windermere, LA23 2DF
4.6 miles
£30 - £49BritishScottish
Welcome to the Hillthwaite restaurant where you will be treated to the very best of European cuisine with a modern twist and a local touch. In the search of ... Find out more
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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.