Cafe Italia in South Lakeland

A very busy Italian in centre of Windermere. Seems not to take bookings, you turn up and wait (if necessary.) for a table to be free, sitting outside if necessary. Tho food is also served outside. Menu typical UK Italian. We had very generous portion of duck; too full for a pudding. Although very busy, service was quite swift

Me and my boyfriend visited Windermere and spotted this lovely looking cafe/restaurant. We both love Italian so decided to try it. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and shown to a table upstairs on the balcony. What a lovely little spot. The decor was lovely too all the way through. We had 2 cocktails, 2 mains and 2 sweets. Everything was amazing and we even gazed at other meals as they came out they looked amazing too. There was so many good things to choose from it was hard to choose. We said we’ll definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Overall the staff were lovely, really attentive and the food was amazing. Definitely will be back. You’ve got a beautiful little cafe in the perfect location right on the corner.

Amazing amazing food and atmosphere. Very reasonable prices and polite staff. Also lovely cocktails 😋 Highly recommend.

Lovely restaurant . Best pizzas we have ever had . Lovely helpful staff . Very reasonable prices . Definitely worth a visit

Brilliant little Italian restaurant The pizza was one of the best I have ever had the staff were very approachable Food was freshly made and hot when it arrived The staff were a bit ott asking 4 times if the food was ok It didn’t bother me much up to the 4 th time

Cafe Italia..... We have very good experiences with Cafe Italia. It's a TOP restaurant. We have been coming there almost every year since 2015 and everything is just right at Cafe Italia. Friendly staff, good location, quick and friendly service and the food is of high quality. Cafe Italia, we will be back in August 2024.

Amazing food me and my family enjoyed it very much and the service was great. Prices weren’t too bad and the cocktails were very tasty.

Great place in the dead center of Windermere! I had a rather special pizza with pineapple and curry, others in the party had more traditional ones, but all were great!

We had a pumpkin soup which was very very good, and chicken liver which we enjoyed too. The service is super quick, prices adequate. Also good for visiting with kids. Highly recommend, we will come again.

Been to this place a number of times in the past. However, on this visit, found the prices of both food and drink to be very expensive for what you get. Also, the focus was very much on in and out, not as it has been in the past sadly! Definitely better food establishments in the area!

We had a lovely table outside upstairs and very pleasant, efficient service. The food was lovely with a good selection of different options on the menu. We’ve eaten here before and will definitely do again. Nice relaxed atmosphere.

Nice little place to sit outside and watch the world go by. We just had coffees this time but the food menu looked really nice.

Fantastic place!! Amazing staff and the food was unbelievable. It’s so pretty inside and out. Great atmosphere will definitely be returning! Thank you

Went for pizza and a beer with two friends. Had to wait five minutes for a table but the waiters were very efficient and other customers were happy to wait. The food was good, the staff very professional. Really well run. Excellent

We dropped in here on Thursday night for dinner. We were given a table upstairs on the terrace, which was kept warm with radiant heaters. A great spot for street watching. Good service but don’t be looking for Italian waiters. The menu is pretty extensive including a wide range of pizzas. We chose a chicken skewer starter which wasn’t great but the Pacific pizza and the haloumi salad really were good. Good value at £82 for the two of us including drinks.

We thought this restaurant was lovely and good value. The decor was modern and we had a good table by the upper floor window. We both ordered the pesto tagliatelle which was really excellent and very tasty. The service was attentive but not pushy and the waiters kept our water glasses topped up without being asked. One of the best restaurants we visited during our trip to Windermere and we would definitely return if we went back to the area.

A good night with friends. Although we found the service a little slow, we enjoyed our evening. Food was delicious!! Drinks came quickly and we would return..

Great pizza and pasta dish. Very pleased with service too. Came here 6 years ago and love it then too. That's why we came back.

Good position. Generally expensive.main courses we had good. It £8 for 6 thin pieces of not crisped garlic bread - which tasted old was too much ! Served with lettuce leaves that had soggy spinach leaves in. Also my main served with a wedge of lemon - great, but far from fresh, skin soggy.

We were seated in the sheltered outside area as we had the dog with us. It was heated and a nice atmosphere so no bother being outside. Food was great and good choice available, service was attentive. Smaller portions are definitely available for children off the main menu, just ask. We all enjoyed our meals and would recommend.

This cafe/restaurant has a fantastic location and top-notch service. The food is delicious, but be prepared for higher prices. Also, there's no kids' menu, so families should be aware.

We were travelling from Coventry to Inverness and stopped here to explore and refuel. We intended to have something light but ended up getting pasta and a calzone. I can honestly say that was up there with the best food we've ever had. Simply delicious. Staff were lovely and attentive, restaurant was comfortable and we were sat at the window so we could people watch as we ate. Highly recommend 👌

visited for a drink after a walk around the village. Staff were great and we sat outside under heaters and watched the world go by. relaxing and enjoyable

Superb friendly service. Drinks are expensive. Food nice but salty and more expensive than central London!! But staff are excellent

We had a lovely lunch here today. Great menu. Super service. Many thanks. We will certainly be back the on our next trip to the Lake District.

Brilliant find. Lovely relaxed atmosphere with attentive staff. The tagliatelle pesto was just beautiful and my husband enjoyed his pizza. The home made tiramisu was recommended and it didn't disappoint. We would definitely return!

Very busy but seated outside under heat lamps until a table was ready. Staff very friendly and courteous. Food was excellent, large portions and tasty. Very nice decor and ambiance.

Absolutely stunning all around. The food was incredible, the staff each one of them lovely and made us feel so welcome. We didn't book and the wait time wasn't bad (10 min) while we waited we could sit under the heat lamps and had some drinks. Would highly recommend this place to anyone, we will definitely going back.

Probably one of the best cappuccinos I've had. We drank our coffee outside on a table watching the world go by. We haven't had anything to eat yet but the food looks good. Recommend for a coffee anytime..

Great place to relax, unwind and eat good food! We had a main meal and dessert with a bottle of wine. This restaurant not ony provide fantastic food, the atmosphere and setting is so cosy. Service is fantastic too.

We visited here with no booking. They seated us straight away. The food was completely delicious. We both said how lovely it was. Ambience is nice. Prices are good for the very good quality. Portions are very generous. Just had a really good time here.

Went here for a casual Thursday night dinner. Recommended by our Airbnb host. Staff were friendly but food wholly overpriced!!! Very average vegetarian pasta dish for £16. Absolutely baffled that every pasta was the same price. Portion size wasn’t generous and did not feel home made. Felt like you could have made the same dish at home for £2 max. Also, this place is closed on Wednesday.

We love this place so much, We always got here everytime we visit The staff are so friendly, smartly dressed and always giving 100% The food is lovely Pizzas, Calzone YUM! You just cant keep us away!

Outside seating with heaters made for a very nice November afternoon. Friendly staff and great food. Pizza and starters.

We sat outside as we had the dogs with us, a lovely experience and warm enough for us as the heaters were on. A very professional, friendly staff team. Efficient and accommodating. A good menu, plenty of choice, excellent produce, well cooked and filling. Thank you, we’ll be back.

Great food! We went early evening as a family, staff really attentive, lots of choice on the menu, there wasn't a kids menu but when we enquired they could do majority of the adults as a kids portion. Carbonara was great and didn't skimp on...

Absolutely fantastic meal. We had two different types of pasta as mains and the tiramisu for desert. Literally couldn’t fault it. The staff were very good and can’t recommend highly enough.

Nice and cosy restaurant with seating upstairs and downstairs and a nice feel for a drink when the weather permits you to sit outside! Very friendly team! With a great welcome and farewell The food was good - we had pastas and pizzas - if...

This is a restaurant I have wanted to visit for some time as it was recommended by a friend. The food the location all excellent but it was the friendliness of the staff fantastic service that made it special for me

Efficient staff , amazing food , great place to eat , cannot recommend this place highly enough. We have eaten here several times and we just love it.

Good food and a cheerful atmosphere. Covid restrictions had just been lifted and we felt secure. Well worth a visit.

excellent service, pizza was pefect, nice base and cheesy, my wife had the vegetarian pasta, well cooked, waiters and service spot on. woukld go there again

One of the best restaurants I've ever experienced - and I travel a lot. The decor is pleasing, the staff welcoming and the food simply gorgeous.

After a few days in the north lakes we fancied some Italian food so decided to stop by in Windermere on the way home to come to cafe Italia. We weren’t disappointed about making the trip, the pasta was tasty and the service was great.

Many visits always welcoming and service very friendly. Can have coffee, drinks or a meal very versatile. Social distancing adhered to and feel very safe.

Pizzas were great, good atmosphere and friendly staff. Don't order the garlic bread because the garlic is practically non existent which was a shame. Although I am not a lawyerI suspect the restaurant is contravening the Data Protection Act by asking people to put their contact details on a piece of paper for all to see. In the interests of privacy for customers, this should not happen.

Excellent place to eat, lovely place and staff are amazing, couldn’t find fault with any of it and would highly recommend people to visit. Food is tasty and homemade, deserts are to die for. Came twice on our weekend break. Well done guys keep up the hard work.

Amazingly efficient and friendly service. Covid restrictions were being very well followed. Able to sit outside with outdoor heaters on. Only had something small, will definitely return for tea out.

We stayed in the area for 4 nights and actually went twice at night to this restaurant. They don't take bookings so you just have to turn up and get a table. Good choice of Italian food and the house rose was excellent. Staff very attentive but not overly so.

We had a wonderful night at Cafe Italia as our family of 3, waited a little while for a table but was so pleased we did. Staff were excellent, food was even better and would love to return again on our next visit to Windermere. Many thanks.

The restaurant had a very nice set up, the service was efficient and very polite and the food was excellent. We would definitely recommend.

Food was extremely good and the service and staff were lovely. The bread basket was amazing and our pizzas were so good and filling, highly recommend. Toilets were lovely and clean too. Also many COVID measures put in place to make us feel safe :)

This place has a nice mix of indoor and outdoor seating, which is clearly useful in the current situation as more people might prefer to sit outside where possible. We had a nice seat outside, on the ground floor and were perfectly comfortable with the heaters on. The food is absolutely delicious, we had nachos to start then I had pizza and my husband had the calzone. He said it was the tastiest calzone he’d had, I tried a bit and it was absolutely delicious! We had a lovely evening enjoying our drinks, tasty food and watching Windermere at night. Service is excellent - efficient and professional without being intrusive or rushed. Plenty of staff around and they are excellent at managing guests in and out for dining and also ensuring there was no unnecessary queuing for toilets, they take the covid measures very seriously. The only thing I can pick at is the prices, it’s easily the most expensive Italian we’ve been to, however, from looking at other places in Windermere and Bowness, it’s comparable. The whole area just seems to be pricey to eat out in. But given the quality of food, drink, service and ambiance, I can’t give this place anything less than 5/5.

Looking for a drink after a walk and unusually there was a decent table free, at the end where there are a few tables under cover. Didn't need the outside heaters on but they were available. Great spot for people watching btw(!)Called again for late night drinks and sat around the corner from the main street. We ordered cocktails and tbh I was not expecting such a high quality drink. Mango Daiquiri, what a treat.One of my friends lit up a tab - they weren't having it, I'm not a fan but we were outside? I guess it shows they care about their clientele, good for them.

Perfect service and delicious food,our server Cristian was very lovely and helpful!!! Thank you for everything guys!

Lovely little place. We stopped here for a quick drink and sat outside. People were queuing to get inside but if you don’t mind eating/drinking outside then you can pretty much get straight in. We didn’t eat here, although the food smelt and looked amazing.

Great place! Food was delicious. Quick and friendly service. I highly recommend 😋 And definitely will visit again

Ate on the upstairs balcony, watch the world go by. Amazing salmon pizza- huge. Friendly staff . Highly recommend

Me encanta este restaurante. Hemos cenado aquí 3 veces. Cada vez que la comida y el personal son encantadores.En esta ocasión elegimos una pizza grande y una ensalada de halloumi. Y tartas de queso. Todo encantador.Distanciamiento social . Alcohol en gel. Máscara. Muy seguro para covid.

Nice food and polite friendly staff. Our only concern was there was not enough distance between the tables, My chair was touhcing the chair behind and all table on a small balcony were full.

Visité este restaurante mientras estábamos de vacaciones y me alegro de haberlo hecho, todo el personal lo saluda con una sonrisa y un servicio excelente, la comida fue excelente e impecable, no tuve que esperar mucho entre platos, un ambiente agradable y relajado, lo visitará nuevamente cuando volvamos volver a Windermere en el futuro?,Solo tenga en cuenta que este lugar se llena después de las 7 pm y es posible que tenga que hacer cola, ya que no creo que acepten reservas para la situación de covid de mesas.

Un poco de espera para entrar debido a que estaba ocupado y la situación del covid - 19. El chico de la puerta no era tan amable, pero el personal que servía comida en el interior era educado, sonriente y agradable. Las porciones de comida eran grandes y sabrosas. cócteles fabulosos también!

The food was good and the service was good, Although lacking at times this may be due to being very busy. Recommend getting to this restaurant early if you want an inside table, especially on a bank holiday.

Meals appear to be premade which for similar stuff such as pasta and pizza seems a little lazy and makes the meal price on the more expensive side.

Fuimos a cenar aquí durante nuestra breve estancia en Windermere. Tuvimos que hacer cola, pero eso es normal en este momento y nos encontraron una mesa lo suficientemente rápido a pesar de las restricciones de covid. Nos sentimos seguros todo el tiempo. Buena comida, buen servicio y precios decentes también. Si te vas a quedar cerca, recomendaría este lugar. No esperes que sea italiano auténtico porque no lo es, pero lo que hacen lo hacen bien.

Great food at a reasonable price. Wife absolutely loved it. Would have no qualms returning if staying in the area again.

Nos encanta la comida italiana, este restaurante no defraudó.Nos sentamos en el balcón de arriba, mi única queja fue que hacía demasiado calor jajaComí una pizza, mi otra mitad tenía pasta, ambas comidas estaban deliciosas y bien cocinadas.El personal es muy amable y eficiente.Definitivamente lo recomendaría.

Aparecí para tomar algo y eran encantadores. También tuvimos un postre que también era encantador. El personal era muy tentativo y el servicio fue fabuloso. La zona de asientos al aire libre es simplemente preciosa. Puede sentarse allí y estar seco y cálido, ya que hay calentadores de patio. Volveremos a visitarlo la próxima vez para comer también.

Service was excellent, food was excellent, value for money was exceptional. Will definitely return next time we come back.

My wife and I had a superb meal the slow cooked beef and the prawn linguini followed by tiramisu and BlackBerry and apple crumble top class service and lovely atmosphere A well deserved thank you to all the staff

Very pleasant Italian bistro. We all ate very well in the heated balcony with clear pull down roller blinds. Attentive staff. Very enjoyable evening.

Tripadvisor dijo que este restaurante tiene opciones veganas, lo cual fue confirmado por un miembro del personal que me recibió en la calle. Sin embargo, me decepcionó mucho encontrar que solo un plato (penne arrabiata) podía hacerse vegano si se ordenaba sin queso parmesano. También me senté debajo de un calentador de barra en el balcón que estaba demasiado caliente. Sin embargo, para ser justos, otros comensales parecían estar disfrutando de sus comidas, pero no es para veganos.

Yet again fab food and service.been going here for years always good. Prawn pasta lovely and balcony nice warm on a rainy night. well done guys

Fabuloso servicio, comida y presentación. Excelente personal de principio a fin, es posible que tenga que hacer cola por un tiempo ya que está muy concurrido y es popular, pero tuvimos suerte y obtuvimos una mesa a las 6. 30 pm un lunes por la noche. Mucho personal agradable y servicio muy rápido. Tomamos sopa, paté, penne arrabbiata y un plato de pollo regado con Peroni y vino rosado.

Los chicos del frente de la casa hicieron un buen trabajo al reunirse con los comensales en la entrada y se aseguraron de que las personas sin cita previa estuvieran sentadas de manera segura y rápida debido a Covidrama.Nos dieron una mesa en la calle que estaba bien hasta que un chico de la cola saltó y se sentó en la mesa de al lado y comenzó a fumar.Le dijeron que se detuviera y lo hizo, pero pudimos escucharlo quejarse de esto durante años.Afortunadamente nos cambiaron a una mesa dentro y recibimos un buen servicio, buena comida.Gracias por una agradable velada.

Great food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Really enjoyed the dinner there. Highly recommended!

Everything about this place is wonderful. Visit regularly and travel from West Yorkshire to eat here. Food is consistently excellent staff are attentive and the coffee excellent too. The place has a lovely atmosphere. Same staff been there several years. Cant praise this place enough.

Ayer llamamos para comer algo. Tuve una pizza siciliana con pollo extra y aderezo de chorizo. Mi esposa tenía un plato de pasta rigatoni con ajo, espinacas, ricotta y piñones. Ambas comidas fueron impecables. El personal aquí es siempre amable y acogedor y el café sigue siendo muy bueno. El ambiente siempre es genial también. Creo que este sigue siendo el mejor italiano de los lagos y he estado en algunos otros. También han cumplido las pautas de distanciamiento social. Darle una oportunidad . . . Buon Appetito?

A lovely place in the centre of Windermere with friendly staff and great food! We enjoyed our meal in the heated outdoor seating area and felt COVID safe

The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. The restaurant was stylish and I felt like I was transported to Italy! Also the cocktails were great!!

We sat upstairs on the balcony, with heater and seating safely placed. The food was well presented and the menu offers something for everyone. Tasty affordable food in a nice venue

Mi pareja y yo quedamos tan impresionados en nuestra primera visita que volvimos la última noche. Como no puede reservar, debe estar preparado para esperar un poco, en general, esto fue rápido y el personal fue muy amable y servicial. Recomiendo encarecidamente el calzone de verduras y la pasta de pollo y chorizo, los gofres eran de un tamaño muy generoso, ¡pero valía la pena luchar! ?

Nice restaurant at the end of town. No bookings taken so you do have to queue. but they do turn tables reasonably well so never queued for more than 15 minutes. Staff are friendly. Had the Calzone which was good.

We enjoyed a really tasty meal and they have plenty of options for gluten free, my husband is coeliac and was fine after eating.

Un día húmedo y ventoso en Windermere, así que pensamos en intentarlo y fue otra agradable sorpresa. Nos llevaron arriba al balcón con vista a la carretera que tenía coberturas para el viento y la lluvia, una iluminación hermosa y unos 10 calentadores de techo de infrarrojos, por lo que todos estábamos crujientes y cálidos, mientras que los de afuera estaban húmedos y fríos. Algo se suma al ambiente (estropeado). ?Nos apetecía algo sabroso y ligero, así que tuvimos la ensalada Nicoise y fue perfecta. Todo muy fresco y no demasiado lleno de lechuga y cogollos, pero con una gran cantidad de atún, huevos cocidos en rodajas, pimientos rellenos, la lista continúa.Fue seguido por crepe de manzana con especias que compartimos y fue más que suficiente para dos.El Americano era encantador y el servicio superó incluso la comida y el edificio. Qué lindo descubrimiento y volveremos.

Amazing food, five star staff. Got myself and my wife into another universe of a taste. Recommend this restaurant.

Lovely meal with my wife! Quickly seated, food was delicious, service was good, house red was not to my taste but if you like merlot you'll enjoy the wine.

Amazing choice and quality of food, great milkshakes and cocktails, attentive staff and comfortable surroundings. Highly recommended.

Desafortunadamente, no se pueden reservar mesas aquí, así que cuando abrió a las 3:00 am fuimos directamente allí para almorzar, ya que puede estar bastante concurrido. Nos las arreglamos para conseguir un asiento de inmediato con vistas a Windermere. El servicio fue increíble y la comida era buena. Por lo que vi, solo había mesas de 1 a 4, ¡así que tal vez no sea tan bueno para grupos! ¡Perfecto para una cita nocturna!

¡Me alegro de habernos encontrado con este restaurante en nuestro camino por Windermere! Una mesa quedó libre y la agarramos inmediatamente después de que la hubieran limpiado.Tuvimos algo de tiempo que matar antes de poder registrar nuestro alojamiento para dormir. Pedí una pizza a base de barbacoa que estaba deliciosa y mi pareja una pasta que realmente disfrutó.Gran servicio.

Visité dos veces en una visita de una semana a Windermere y las dos veces fueron muy buenas. El personal era muy amable con muy buen servicio al cliente y la comida era deliciosa. Hicimos nuestras visitas temprano en la noche y aunque el lugar está lleno no afecta el servicio ni la comida.Pasé una gran noche en ambas visitas.

Went with friends to this lovely Italian restaurant. It’s a busy place but the staff were all lovely and very attentive. The food was excellent and we had a great night. Thanks to all the staff and chefs for an enjoyable evening

Went to this restaurant as we saw that it was always busy every evening and wanted to try it out for ourselves.Waiting time: We were allocated a table instantly Service: Fine Food: Sadly this was the bit we were disappointed about. We ordered the garlic bread baguette as a starter - it was undercooked (the breads were soft) which wasn’t a great experience! The garlic breads were the ones you buy from the frozen section of a supermarket and stick in an oven - so I was naturally disappointed to receive this and then have it undercooked. Could have done a better job myself so it was a waste of money!! I didn’t make a fuss but I thought people should know. The cheesy garlic breads that other people ordered also looked very undercooked!Pasta for mains - we ordered the only 2 vegetarian options from the menu (Rigatone and Arrabiata). They were good. You do get decent sized portions though which makes up for the fact that all pastas cost £13.95 (not sure why they don’t differentiate between vegetarian and meat options!)Compared to other restaurants we went too in Windemere and Bowness - this one was a bit disappointing. Maybe the bar was set a little higher as all the other ones were really good!!

Went to get something to eat, returned after a fantastic meal of king prawns with spicy sauce and linguine. Portions were generous so we shared a cheese platter and a home made tiramisu. Very little waiting between courses. Lovely friendly staff who were extremely busy with folks queuing to get in. We queued for about 20 minutes and it was well worthwhile.

Restaurant takes Covid regulations seriously which is a good thing. Food wise: minestrone soup starter very tasty, husband's pizza very good, my salad very poor. £12 odd for a mass of lettuce and precious little else. Wouldn't return because of this.

Originally attended for a sweet treat and coffee after dinner. After waiting in a long queue to get in and finally getting a table inside we were then advised by the staff taking our order that we would need to be moved outdoors as there were others in the queue who wanted to eat. We therefore had to buy a starter just to be able to sit inside in the warm. The food was good but the service was disappointing as we were a paying customer just like any other.

Visited here waited 10 minutes outside but staff very polite and offering menus to browse. Seated promptly to a cosy table upstairs, good covid protocols in place. Food well priced, tasty and presented well. Service prompt and friendly.

Been to Cafe Italia twicw since staying in Windermere! The food, drinks and staff are spot on. On both nights myself and my wife had too wait roughly 15mins may be less, but, it was well worth the wait!! Little more exspensive than a city centre restaurant, but you get plenty on the plate for the price, plus also we didn't have to book, which was good for business

This restaurant has a very prominent position in Windermere- open from 3.00 in the afternoon, it’s always buzzing. It is well lit and looks very inviting.Unable to book, there are always people queuing to go in but the queue moves fairly quickly and, once seated, we felt under no pressure to hurry our food. The menu is large and varied and the food delicious. Staff are friendly and attentive. A great dining experience.

Short wait to enter which was definitely worth it. Menu has plenty of delicious options for all courses and the atmosphere is warm and charming. Staff were very welcoming and helpful offering a takeaway box for unfinished meals! The only thing stopping this being a 5 star review was that all other tables had a clear divider between tables to follow Covid social distancing but ours and the table next to us were not separated.