212 Restaurants near Cartmel

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Dining in Cartmel is a well-established part of the village’s culture. Because of this, the postcard-perfect village is a favourite destination for not just hikers, but also foodies. Steeped in history, partly due to the 12th-century Cartmel Priory, Cartmel boasts a plethora of shops, traditional pubs and, most importantly, excellent restaurants, pubs and cafes.

Cartmel restaurants include big-hitters, even including restaurants that have previously made it into our prestigious SquareMeal Top 100 UK Restaurants list. This isn’t too surprising, given that there are some seriously famous chefs living there. As such you can choose from relaxed to fancy dining at all times of the day. No village, however, would be complete without afternoon tea, and Cartmel’s tea rooms and cafes offer some truly lovely ones. What better way to get cosy in this picturesque village?

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The Chapel Bar

The Chapel Bar

Lancaster, LA2 0DT
15.8 miles
Vacations should be easy, fun and unforgettable. More than a reward for hard work, they’re an opportunity to recharge, reconnect and remind each other ... Find out more
The Dalton Restaurant

The Dalton Restaurant

Lancaster, LA2 0DT
15.8 miles
Vacations should be easy, fun and unforgettable. More than a reward for hard work, they’re an opportunity to recharge, reconnect and remind each other ... Find out more
Lake Road Kitchen

Lake Road Kitchen

Ambleside, LA22 0AD
16.0 miles
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
16.0 miles
The Old Stamp House

The Old Stamp House

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
16.0 miles
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
Lucy’s of Ambleside

Lucy’s of Ambleside

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
16.0 miles
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 Schelly

The Schelly

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
16.0 miles
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
16.0 miles
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
16.1 miles
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
Ambleside Tap Yard

Ambleside Tap Yard

Ambleside, LA22 9AN
16.2 miles
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 Flying Fleece

The Flying Fleece

Ambleside, LA22 9AN
16.2 miles
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
The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule

Ambleside, LA22 9AS
16.2 miles
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
Britannia Inn

Britannia Inn

Ambleside, LA22 9HP
16.6 miles
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
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Places to eat in Cartmel fit the surroundings, sourcing produce from as near as possible. Some restaurants in Cartmel even grow their own vegetables, reducing the average food mileage to essentially zero. If you’re going for dinner in Cartmel, or the nearby towns and villages, you will be well-served. There are plenty of cosy pubs where you can enjoy a pint by the fire, or fine dining restaurants for an unforgettable culinary journey.

In the daytime, there are tea rooms and cafes to dive into after a long day of hiking around the lakes. Take in the beautiful surroundings and fresh country air before enjoying the delicious food Cartmel has to offer. Here are the restaurants in Cartmel and the nearby area that you should know about. You’ll notice each card also shows any awards the restaurant may have been given, the pricing, cuisine and any other relevant info you might need to help you make the right decision. So enjoy this list of tasty restaurants, pubs and cafes in Cartmel.