Location: Ambleside
Top Restaurants in Ambleside
Top 10 British food in Ambleside, England, United Kingdom
Find out what British restaurants to try in Ambleside. Ambleside is a town in Cumbria, in North West England. Historically within the county of Westmorland, it is situated at the head of Windermere, England's largest water. The town is within the Lake District National Park.
Things to do in Ambleside
10. Daisys Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 861 reviews
Reviewed By Mav3rick09
Just had our Brunch here at daisyâs cafe. The place was packed but we got served quickly and the wait for the food didnt took long We had a large breakfast and tuna n cheese jacket potato. The breakfast was great, cooked well and not too greasy. The jacket potato was cooked perfectly and the salad was well dressed. Overall a good place to stop for tea and coffee or a quick bite.
9. Mr H's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 293 reviews
Reviewed By MJGUK
Lovely local coffee shop and eatery, so much nicer than the chains. Friendly welcome and your served at your seat. Comfy sofa and no rush. Takeouts available. Excellent coffee, delicious cakes and hearty salads.
8. Fellinis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1399 reviews
Reviewed By 488babsd
Varied veggie menu, good quality and reasonably priced. Can combine with a visit to the delightful little cinema upstairs. Busy throughout the year.
7. Copper Pot Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 532 reviews
The little café in the Lakes. A cosy hub in the heart of Ambleside jammed with good food, coffee, music and friendly faces!
Reviewed By FoodyReviewer
Amazing food, friendly and warm atmosphere, reasonably priced and they managed great service on a busy lunch service, all tables had people. Mouth is watering just looking at the photos to add. 4 hungry adults arrived here and went away really content. TA reviews were spot on.Must keep this on the favourites list and return here next visit to the Lakes.
6. Kysty Kitchen, Ambleside
Overall Ratings
5 based on 172 reviews
Kysty is a daytime eatery, newly opened in Ambleside, Cumbria. Headed up by chef Ryan Blackburn of the Old Stamp House Restaurant in Ambleside, with the help of his wife Gemma. â Kysty is a relaxed, family-friendly dining venue for those who love good foo
Reviewed By Nikki L
Our family arrived here with hungry bellies. We were welcomed with large smiles and a free glass and cucumber and mint water (delicious). The food arrived quickly and for what we paid was great value for money. The sourdough bread was heavenly and my partner said his black pudding was the best he ever had.We're so glad we came here and the food was spot in. Also, a big thank you to the bearded gentleman who works here. After we left he ran after us to give my husband his Ray Bans, which he had left on the table. We come to Ambleside 3-4 times a year and we will definitely return to Kysty!
5. Rattle Ghyll Cafe Ambleside
Overall Ratings
5 based on 792 reviews
We open our doors at 10am and serve homemade food. We stop serving savoury hot food at 3.30pm to allow us time to prep for the following day. We do still serve teas, coffees and cakes until 4.00pm. Please do come and visit and fill your hungry tummies!
Reviewed By steveissy
Popped in for a drink and cake which was excellent, loose leaf tea and decent coffee and a brownie to die for, all the food looked great and dog friendly too. Would definitely recommend and return.
4. The Old Stamp House Restaurant
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1244 reviews
Reviewed By MistaGee
Firstly, I must congratulate The Old Stamp House for their Michelin star award!! Well deserved too.What can I say, or add that hasn't been said on previous reviews other than just say our lunch was heaven. The food was excellently prepared, served with the utmost professionalism and knowledgeable staff.We celebrated our Wedding Anniversary and had booked the lunch taster menu which I thoroughly recommend. Looking at when we can go back for Dinner so we can add to our experience. We have eaten in other Michelin starred restaurants and this is a welcome addition to Cumbria's fine collection!'Nuff said. Just book and visit at the earliest opportunity
3. Fresher's Cafe
Overall Ratings
5 based on 340 reviews
Fresher's Cafe is the first & friendliest cafe in Ambleside. We serve excellent coffee, teas, cold drinks, light bites & homemade cakes. Feel free to eat-in or take-away - If you choose to stay we have both indoor & outdoor seating. If the weather is nice
Reviewed By G6844NEangelam
Having just walked from Chapel Stile this was the first cafe my husband and I âstumbledâ on by chance.We were able to sit outside and enjoyed a memorable lunch consisting of excellent service, marvellous quiche, delicious cake and lovely coffees. We will return.
2. The Hillthwaite Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 137 reviews
The Hillthwaite restaurant in Windermere offers creative English cuisine with a modern twist.With home-cooked Lakeland food using the freshest Cumbrian produce. Meat from Lake District farms has a leaner, tighter texture, a slightly darker colour and a un
Reviewed By TrishFB138
Excellent in every way: lovely location overlooking the lake in the distance, pretty terrace garden to sit in the sunshine, beautifully furnished, clean and beautifully decorated, relaxing, excellent customer service, lovely afternoon tea, and family owned for fifty years (we met the owner, Marjorie, who still pops in to keep things running smoothly). We had a lovely, relaxing time sitting in the bay window overlooking the terrace with the lake in the distance, followed by afternoon tea in the dining room with the same view. It has a swimming pool, steam room and sauna which we didnât use as it was so nice just sitting and relaxing in the sumptuous lounge. And the bonus is that they welcome dogs. I can thoroughly recommend it - you must go!
1. The Gaddum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 62 reviews
Set in the very heart of the Lake District at the beautiful 19th-century Brockhole House, The Gaddum Restaurant is renowned for amazing seasonal lunches and the best afternoon tea in the Lake District. Think attentively created locally inspired dishes, th
Reviewed By Alan0806
The Gaddum is situated in the main building at the Brockhole National Park Visitors Centre. At the moment they are only open from 1100-1600 which is a shame as the menu seems to be more aimed towards fine dining and not the usual lunch menu you will find in the majority of Lake District restaurants. Unfortunately my wife and I were the only customers which is a shame as the food was excellent and very reasonably priced. My had a main course and a desert each plus drinks and it was just over £50. My wife had Bream Blackened cauliflower, pickled cauliflower, capers, seaweed. Followed by Banana ParfaitBanana jam, elderflower, summer berries, caramel .I had the Pan Roasted Duck BreastCrispy figs, fig & liquorice puree, Roscoff onion followed by the Brockholeâs Moss Covered WallDark chocolate creÌmeux, pistachio, caramelised white chocolate .If we had been to a high end restaurant anywhere in the Lakes in the evening and eaten this meal we would have been more than happy and would happily have paid twice the amount.I hope that the Gaddum becomes a success as the setting, service and food are wonderful.
