Eltermere Inn Restaurant in Isle of Wight

We had Sunday Lunch (beef) and it was so tasty. Tender beef, veg full of flavour and delicious gravy to complete a top class lunch. Sticky Toffee Pudding was pretty good too. The team were happy and helpful too. If there was another Sunday in our holiday I’d be back for another plateful.

We had booked a table the week before but on arrival they had no record of us in the diary. My husband found the call in his phone to prove this as we felt they thought we were making it up. We we sat in the bar area on a table beside the entrance to the restaurant, everything someone went through they would trip over my chair even when it was pulled right in. We ordered a starter and main each. The starter appeared about 10 mins after ordering. I had scallops which were nothing special, 2 scallops and black pudding. My steak was nice and cooked well. We had arrived eaten 2 courses and paid our bill within 45 min. I felt like we were in the way. It didn't feel welcome and it felt like the people staying there weren't there for exploring the hills. We returned to our accommodation which was friendly and welcoming. My 3 stars are for the restaurant side as we didn't stay. We won't be returning

Lovely food, good price, lovely service, and lovely setting. Ate in the bar which was lovely and relaxed. Going back later this week!

10/10 WOW! We visited the Eltermere inn for an afternoon tea and was greeted by the lovely Sarah who is amazing at her job and nothing was too much hassle! The food was truly stunning and there was almost too much food if that’s possible! After many afternoon teas over the years this has by far been the best we have experienced! Look no further if you are wanting the best of the best, Thankyou!

We were staying nearby and made a return visit to Eltermere. The staff were kind and efficient. Lovely to meet the new waitress from North Wales. The meal was excellent and we had a lovely evening. Would highly recommend .

Excellent meal with good variety of choice and beautifully presented and not too pricey. Friendly staff and good music 🎶

Booked in advance but restaurant quiet, friendly staff, good choice on menu, we ate v tasty salmon and mousse plus a goats cheese mouse for starters and then roast lamb and beef, all v tasty, huge portions, good wine and beer selection. An excellent lunch, we will return,

A lovely setting and beautiful building. Not much choice for a vegetarian (only one main course option) and for someone who only eats fish and white meat (only one option - fish), but four red meat options! Even the soup starter which is generally veg based (French onion soup) had chunks of beef in it and was nothing like French onion. The main courses, although limited in choice were quite nice. The service was not particularly warm and rather brusque.

Visited here recently as was staying on the Langdale estate in our timeshare. Over the past few years we’ve gravitated to eating here more than at the main hotel restaurant. The food was good but I wouldn’t go as far to say it was excellent. They had recently introduced their spring menu and some diners were complaining about the lack of fish and chips etc. To be honest if folks want that kind of food they should go to the local pub! We appreciate staffing in the Lakes overall is a huge problem and noticed (vs last time) that the staff here were different and very new to the job. However both young Indian gentlemen who looked after us were excellent, very friendly and interested in feedback of our experience. We love the place and will probably keep returning to support these local businesses but we feel it is on the expensive side.

Went here for dinner as a group of 4. We had a lovely big table on our own in the dining room, which was excellent. The staff were very friendly and chatty. For starters we had the salmon and the soup. Good portions and beautifully presented. We each had a different main course, with the duck, steak, venison and lamb. All portions were just right and an excellent selection of vegetables. To finish we shared a chocolate mousse and the sticky toffee. All accompanied by a lovely Spanish red wine. Quite expensive but well worth it for a special occasion.

A beautiful hotel and location. We had Sunday lunch in the bar area. It was lovely. The food was wonderful and the service pleasant and timely. We always visit when we are in the lakes. The views from the dining area are lovely. The food choices were exceptional value too

Lovely friendly little place. We have visited quite a few times and the service has been great. Only had drinks but they were really n

Superb venue ...but marred by dog owners lack of manners and self awareness when dogs barking continuously and take no action.

Very dissatisfied with the meal. In particular the main course - two types of lamb with onion, potatoes and jus. Rump of lamb was very tough. When served pink needed to be tenderised first. The lamp croquet was too dry and not enough jus to moisten. Main fault was serving half a Lage onion, undercooked sitting on the plate looking totally out of place. Starters and dessert were adequate.

Called in after a stunning walk, tempted by the lunch menu and left fully replete as two very satisfied customers. Greta service, simple food done extremely well all at a reasonable price. Was recommended by Paul Buttle in his short walks guide- Paul has not let us down yet!

We spent two nights at this establishment and dined here one evening. There was the option of eating in the dining room or in the bar. We chose the bar as it was so atmospheric. The menu choice was great and the food delicious and a nice portion -- just right. There was a good selection of wines and the bar had a really good offering. We are looking to return here in the not too distant future.

Cenamos para dos a mediados de semana. La seguridad de Covid fue reconfortante con todo el personal en máscaras, la temperatura digital de los comensales tomada al llegar y los asientos espaciados. El Chablis era muy potable con una gran selección de ginebras. Teníamos bistec con pimienta y pastel de pollo. El bistec era el mejor que he probado. No es necesario que sazone la comida. La tarta estaba muy rica y las patatas fritas eran excelentes. El postre era chocolate blanco y tarta de queso de frambuesa, que estaba delicioso y no demasiado dulce. El personal es muy atento, amable y educado. Recomendaría el Eltermere Inn para cenar con amigos o parejas.

Loved this. Was perfectly geared up for solo. Wine and food beautiful. Service perfect. Would have got 5/5 if they’d excluded little children in the evening

We really enjoyed our meals here, other guests and staff were very friendly and the food was excellent. The dining room has a lovely view towards Elterwater .

Very good dinners and matching pair of breakfasts too The head chef had the first of our two night stay off and although it was ok on the first night the quality on second night dinner was way better Something to work on

Sunday lunch in the bar area. Fabulous that we could book rather than just turn up and wait. The Sunday Roasts were lovely (no veggie main version but they do offer a roast dinner all but the meat which was fine) Service was good and attentive We will definitely return as it’s a stones thorough from our lodge for the week

Had Sunday lunch with the family Never had better, most enjoyable. Staff fantastic, rooms spacious and Very comfortable would thoroughly recommend even in storm Ciara

¡Que decepcionante! Después de una cálida bienvenida y de que nos llevaran a nuestra mesa en un encantador comedor, las cosas fueron cuesta abajo con bastante rapidez. En primer lugar, esperamos una edad para que aparezcan los menús; estos fueron con una gran fiesta cenando en otro lugar, pero en el lado positivo pudimos pedir bebidas y llegaron rápidamente. Una vez que llegaron los menús, pudimos pedir nuestra comida, esto tardó un tiempo en llegar y nos faltaba un entrante, y, como han informado otros comensales, tuvimos que abandonar la mesa para encontrar a un miembro del personal para perseguirlo, y habíamos terminado los otros entrantes cuando llegó el restante. El soufflé de queso ordenado por tres de nosotros era denso, no bueno. Una vez que nuestros entrantes finalmente se despejaron, creo que tal vez el restaurante era corto, con personal la noche que fuimos, los platos principales llegaron algún tiempo después. Los maricones, que nos vendió la camarera, eran realmente horribles hasta el punto de no ser comestibles y fueron enviados de regreso. ¡El hecho de que la mesa detrás de nosotros había enviado la suya más temprano en la noche no fue un buen augurio! Y una vez más, uno de los principales no apareció que requería otra persecución. Sobre esta base, decidimos omitir los postres y el café. El personal era encantador, realmente se disculpó, pero cuando llegó la factura, los maricones todavía estaban allí, por lo que se produjo una conversación. Tras hablar con otros comensales, nos dimos cuenta de que este no era el estándar habitual y, sobre esa base, le daremos otra oportunidad al restaurante la próxima vez que estemos en Elterwater, ¡pero dos huelgas y estás fuera! !

Anteriormente calificado encantador, visitado antes me encantó acogedor y acogedor, fabulosa comida, reservada hoy cometió un error genuino, pensé que había reservado 1230, no 12, "gerente" desdeñoso y nos dijo que podíamos esperar en otra habitación y pedir comida a las 1330 como habíamos hecho fiesta de 10 a las 1300 después de rogarle que nos acomode! ! Mi esposo y mis hijos se quedaron como amigos de reunión que tenían mesa en 1230. Me sentí humillada, pedí ver al gerente y ella dijo que sí. Ahora estoy sentada en el estacionamiento humillada esperando que todos terminen, ¡con el corazón roto! ! Ella era tan poco complaciente e insensible. Tuve que salir. ¡Actualizar! ! ¡El esposo salió, se sentó junto a sus amigos y se le permitió quedarse hasta las 1500! ! Después de "gerente" dijo que nuestra mesa 1200 era 1330 que no se mencionó en la reserva! ! Como estábamos planeando una tarde tranquila. ¡Por lo general no se quejan ni comentan! ! El restaurante está bastante vacío.

Acabo de regresar de una semana en Elterwater para mi cumpleaños y celebramos con una cena en el Inn Eltermere, he estado anteriormente y nunca decepciona. Preciosa mesa frente al fuego, excelente servicio y la comida era deliciosa, ¡un lugar perfecto para una cena de cumpleaños! Gracias y espero volver pronto.

Nos encanta este restaurante y bar, la comida siempre es muy buena y también tenemos buenos vinos. Tienen una gran área de jardín para tomar una copa antes de cenar. El menú es amplio, no es una opción masiva pero es bueno. Cierran ciertos días y está ocupado, por lo que debe reservar con anticipación.

We stumbled upon this wayside inn, after a horrible experience nearby. what a delight, best food and such friendly and helpful staff.

This very comfortable country house hotel is a great place for Sunday lunch. You can choose to eat in the light and airy dining room with great views of the fells (all very Farrow & Ball and Country Homes & Interiors), or the bar which has something of a dark oak Elizabethan feel to it. Food is of a high standard with a short, appetising menu. The roast beef on a traditional Sunday lunch had a great taste and texture - none of the pale, wet and chewy stuff which is served up in many places. Desserts were also very good. At £23 for 2 courses - very good value for money.

Possibly the slowest service I have ever encountered. Most of the time staff were nowhere to be seen in the dining room and when they were, they only paid attention to the diners they were actually serving. There was an incredibly long wait between starter and main course (more than 30 minutes) and once the food was delivered no one came into the dining room again until it was time go collect the plates. Therefore, I did not comment on the appalling, overcooked, tiny portion of chicken I was given. To have done so would have involved a walk to the kitchen! To cheer ourselves up after this unfortunate experience we ordered Armagnacs to accompany our coffee. The waitress returned and informed us that they only had one serving left! Does no one do stock checks! We declined the suggestion of an inferior product, cancelled the original order and left soon afterwards without leaving a tip.

We've stayed in the past it was a great place to stay and eat a few years back and I'm not sure what the heck has happened. To be served cold mussels at these prices was pretty appalling. The prices are on the high end. The cost of a glass of house white £11. Very dissapointed but the lack of even standard food. Not coming back and not recommending anymore. Pitty.

Went for lunch as was convenient stop halfway round on walk so had good appetites. Croques monsieur were large,filling and tasty.

Best dinner - superb menu - excellent service - fabulous setting Sirloin steak and smoked chicken pancakes followed with Chocolate Jaffacake mousse. All exceptionally good.Greeted by friendly, informative staff and enjoyed a very relaxed stay.

Visité por primera vez para la cena y había reservado una mesa en el restaurante, aunque disfrutó de una bebida previa en el bar. Una hermosa casa de campo con una mezcla de muebles antiguos y contemporáneos con hermosas vistas sobre el campo de Langdale.

La última vez que vine aquí, los precios fueron absurdamente establecidos, pero habiendo notado una reducción, pensé que lo intentaría de nuevo.

Cuando hicimos nuestra reserva y ninguno de nosotros tomó nuestro nombre completo o número de teléfono, tal vez debería haber tomado nota. 2 de 4 entrantes fueron muy pobres. Las "mejillas de cerdo" eran un solo bocado de carne seca y tibia, y la espuma de manzana con la que estaba destinada era más similar a un tazón poco profundo de leche desnatada ligeramente caliente. Cordero principal estaba bien, como bacalao y cerdo. El postre de pudín de toffee pegajoso estaba hecho para ser con helado de jengibre y era de vainilla. ¿Tal vez pensaron que no nos daríamos cuenta? El frangipane era duro y sin sabor. Cuando la camarera preguntó si todo estaba bien y le dijeron que el frangipane no era bueno, usted podría estar seguro de que no le importaría nada. Si vas a cobrar más de 50 por persona, la gente esperará mucho más que esto. Decepcionado.

Tuvimos una deliciosa comida en el Eltermere Inn mientras pasábamos una noche en el hotel. No habíamos leído comentarios y no sabíamos qué esperar. Estaba absolutamente encantado con el estándar de la cocina. Como plato principal, pedí el pollo alimentado con maíz que venía muy bien presentado con muchos sabores y texturas interesantes para acompañarlo. Mi marido tenía 2 platos de pescado como entrante y plato principal, y ambos eran deliciosos y muy originales. Me encantaron las mejillas de bacalao servidas en una cama de guisantes y un arancini. El hotel tiene claramente un chef maravilloso. Ojalá pudiera quedarme otra noche. Definitivamente regresaremos.

Very good food and service particularly from Lindsay....thank you! Would be good if the bar could stay open beyond 11pm even if just for the residents.

Nos alojamos en Langdale y nos fuimos a tomar una copa una noche y luego fuimos a cenar. A continuación, hay una señorita muy agradable cuyo nombre he olvidado (lo siento) muy encendido y muy eficiente, la cena fue muy buena, tuve Seta Tarta para un entrante que era realmente bueno, el menú es bueno, pero no estoy seguro de qué tan seguido cambia, la calidad de la comida fue excepcional, al igual que el servicio, sin duda volveremos, puedes caminar desde el pub Britannia del Village by the Hotel / Restaurante, preciosos jardines y vistas.

Llamado aquí por café después de haber estado en un hermoso paseo. Fuimos al lugar que no estaba ocupado, pero nos sentamos junto al fuego. Una familia llegó unos 5 minutos después de nosotros y nos dieron un menú. Esperamos otros 5 minutos antes de que mi esposo fuera a pedir uno. No nos hicieron sentir bienvenidos por el hombre de cabello oscuro que estaba detrás del bar intacto, nos sentimos completamente ignorados, así que nos fuimos sin pedir nada y nos dirigimos al café al final de la calle.

We had the most amazing meal here, yet again last night!!

A wonderful restaurant, in a great hotel. The food is superb, and the service friendly and efficient. A great choice for a special meal. Comfortable lounges to relax in afterwards, also outdoor seating with great views.

We have been coming to the Eltermere Inn on our annual visit to Langdale for a number of years and were particularly looking forward to our visit this year as we were unable to visit last year.

This place is superb. The food is really good and the decor and setting is beautiful, especially the bar area in the winter with the open fire, very cosy. We've been here a few times for Sunday roast and other times for just a club sandwich, always excellent. We have also tried the Thai fish broth which is amazing...One of the best Lakeland walks is on the doorstep of this place. It's a loop, which takes in waterfalls and the Cathedral caves as well as rivers and a few pubs too. it's a 2 and a half hour to 3 hour walk. The Eltermere Inn is a great place to put your feet up, enjoy the food/drink and chat. The only downside is, it is sometimes empty so lacking in a bit of atmosphere. It baffles me why this is as it really is a great place.

It is difficult to beat this location. We sat outside and had an excellent lunch including very tasty vegetarian options. We met the "new boss" who was both welcoming and very funny. What is not to like?

Superb location and a hotel we are long familiar with. New owners trying hard but have a hard act to follow. Great rooms. Great views. Excellent quality breakfast and dinner. Price is on high side for dinner. If that is an issue there is a good pub serving good pub grub just down the road

We ate breakfast, lunch and dinners here over 3 days and it never disappointed! Very beautifully presented, fresh and so delicious!

We are a group of friends who meet annually in Elterwater for a walking holiday. The highlight of our week has always been a meal at the Elterwater Inn on our last evening together. When booking we asked for our usual table in the bay at the end of the dining room but were told this area was no longer in use and that the hotel was under new management. We were offered an alternative table which was fine. The menu is not as extensive as previously but the prices have increased substantially - perhaps understandable if standards are to be maintained. Sadly this was not the case.The slate platter of chunky bread, olives, oil and vinegar to share between 8 was fine providing you had the strength to lift it from one end of the table to the other. Our starter of rabbit ballotine was very solid and tasteless. The paprika and saffron corn fed chicken tasted good but for some reason was served in a large soup dish, making it difficult to cut. The Mediterranean spring lattice tart was tasty but was accompanied by several very vinegary pickled onions - not the red onions described on the menu. Bearing in mind the price we were paying for the food I was very disappointed to see that our large table for 8 was the only one in the room which did not have a tablecloth of any kind -(perhaps they did not have one large enough)? but the final straw was my discovery that the two rather tacky silver nightlight holders adorning the table held nothing more than cheap plastic barely flickering, battery lights. Surely in a restaurant of this calibre, a real candle would not be too much to ask for.

1. The setting of the hotel is lovely, nice views from the few tables on the front lawn terrace. We enjoyed pre dinner drinks here and looked at menus here too. We were very lucky with the weather.

Just the drive alone was beautiful, but it was also an excellent dinner! The menu was very varied, which was nice to see and what we were looking for. We opted for the bar in the dining room, as it was more casual, and cozier than the main dining room. However, it lacks views of the beautiful scenery. The service was good, but could be improved. There is parking but the road up to the Inn is narrow. Would recommend reservations, but there was plenty dining tables available in both dining rooms if you decide last minute.

The restaurant at this boutique hotel offers high end dishes at London prices. The quality of the dishes is good and the ambiance not too stuffy. The service is OK but lacks personality. Good wine list and reasonably priced.

We had lunch on the first day in the bar which was cosy, delicious and well cooked. Both evening meals in the restaurant had great options and we enjoyed our choice of wines. Staff were helpful and friendly. A great place to stay or to stop off.

Very pleasant surroundings, charming Manager, excellent customer service. Chose to have a fresh cream coffee (instead of a cream tea). Oh my, the scone was heated to perfection, firm on the outside and soft on the inside, little jar of strawberry jam and a little pot of cream. Lovely coffee. Presentation 100%. Lovely treat.

What you eat can be as enjoyable as what you see on holiday, and it was certainly true at the Eltermere Inn, considering we ordered a cream tea( well coffee actually) the effort made and quality of food and drink was awesome, lovely friendly staff there too. The location of the Inn was perfect, nestled in between Eltermere and Great Langdale it wouldn’t be a bad place to stay at all!

Lovely old fashioned dining room/bar with a lovely open fire. New owners since we visited last year. Very friendly staff, excellent menu and the food served to us was great. We hope they do well.

Having booked a table for dinner for two in the cosy bar, I found out roughly 2 hours before we were due to dine that this gem of a restaurant had changed hands. We must have been going to Eltermere Inn for the last 7 or 8 years - every time we could get to the Lakes. In the cosy bar, dominated by a slow-burning fire, discreet dim lighting and treasured fish trophies (OK - not everyone will appreciate these), we had fond memories of Spanish stew, dry-aged steak, sticky toffee pudding. Yet you can't stand still. So we were shown to our table. I'm glad to report that the service remains top class. I know the previous owners tried to retain their best staff so that customers always felt welcome and well looked after. I'm also delighted that they have retained an excellent chef. Pressed game terrine starter was followed by smoked duck breast and 21 day aged salted sirloin steak. Excellent flavours, steak was perfectly done. No room for puds.... So overall an excellent meal. Worth trying. But I still feel nervous about future changes - take care of this gem please!!

If you are lucky enough to be staying in Elterwater then you will find two excellent pubs on your doorstep. The bar at the Eltermere is quite atmospheric, the dining room less so. Everyone was eating at the bar the night we went. We recommend the large table in front of the massive 18th century stone fireplace for parties of 6 or 8. Food was good. Think gastropub at fine dining prices and you wont be surprised at the bill! Both the Eltermere Inn and the Britannia were busy, even in November. We were glad we booked.

When going out for Afternoon Tea or any meal you expect to get something a little different from what you'd have at home. Unfortunately, this was not the case at the Eltermere. The sandwiches were like doorsteps , a good way to fill you up I guess! The cakes were run of the mill, scones and chocolate brownies, nothing special at all.

We stayed 3 nights at the Eltermere Inn in early August and although it had not been our intention to...

Omg we was staying in the hotel and we eat both in the bar and the dining room.amazing food and...

The food was good but we felt the dinner we had the previous evening at the nearby Britannia Inn was...

En la fuerza de nuestra anterior experiencia culinaria en el Eltermere nos invitamos a nuestros amigos, otra pareja, a unirse a nosotros para la cena en el Eltermere. Nos decepcionó un poco en esta ocasión. La comida era hasta el nivel que esperábamos, pero el...

Llamamos para comer y nos dieron una bienvenida muy cálida. El menú del almuerzo se sirve en el bar, y había una pequeña selección de platos. Después de que habíamos decidido, nuestra elección de la comida resultó ser absolutamente delicioso, obviamente recién preparados y cocinados. Hay una extensa carta de vinos.

Después de pasar una semana en la multipropiedad y probamos una Langdale número de lugares cerca de nuestro grupo de 7 regresamos aquí para una comida final.

Fuimos a tomar una copa en el bar para conseguir una sensación para el lugar. Gran personal, gin tonic, y calidad tanto de cervezas en excelentes condiciones. Reservamos para comer en el bar. La comida y el personal era realmente fantástico - Presentación tan buena como la comida. Impresionado por la entradas, incluido el conejo planchada, terrina de jamón y gravadlax hock - estas eran seis estrellas. Los principales eran cinco estrellas.

We sat down as a family and were taken care of by attentive staff. We placed our orders and the food arrived with minimum delay. The hot food was served on cold plates but was pleasant to eat. The menu as a whole looked ok but in truth was pretty ordinary. The wine list, again, was ok but at vastly marked up prices for what was on offer, (all restaurants charge high mark ups but this was beyond reasonable for what was on offer). The ambiance was pleasant with a real fire warming the dining areas.In short I found the restaurant to be pleasant enough but rather pretending to be what it wasn't.

The setting is marvellous, stepping out to mossy walks, round a less well known lake.Food very good, excellent dinner, but overdone eggs and v weak disappointing coffee at breakfast.Charming service at meals, but slightly scary owner at other times. On arrival we were told we'd been upgraded to a superior room, but the room was disappointing, small bed, tiny shower room, with broken plug on basin, bedroom very cold, and a damp drainy smell on arrival. Heating was turned off during the day, even though we had booked for two days, and wanted to use the room during the day. A member of staff told us she thought it would come on at 4, but admitted to boiler problems.On leaving, we were told the drains were a problem every year, 'with the flooding'.

This was a real discovery... a delightful inn serving really top-class food, and with space on a Friday evening without a reservation (admittedly in mid-December - we were told we'd always normally need to reserve). Lovely decor, a smallish and cosy pair of dining rooms, attentive friendly and very on-the-ball staff, and a menu to die for. I went for the vegetarian options, both beautifully presented and with a stunningly wide range of ingredients each - beetroot, radish slices, crisp roasted parsnip slices, pea shoots, goats cheese and more for the starter, and then a gorgeous plate of spinach and mushroom gnocchi as a main with butternut squash, small green leaves, radish slices again, a rich savoury sauce and several other delights too. Jenny meanwhile was tackling a starter of pan seared scallops to start, followed by a main of monkfish wrapped in parma ham with a bouillebaisse base. Quality food, perfectly accompanied by some Montepulciano. This is not a cheap place to eat but rather a little piece of culinary heaven, and worth paying for. The hotel looked lovely too, quirky and stylish but seriously pricey: an ideal place to come though for a rather special occasion. Altogether a delightful find and certainly as good as its reviews suggest. Thank you for a lovely evening!

I love this place.We ate in the bar area on. Table close to the fire. Phone early to reserve these tables as they are very popular.There is a great selection of local beers, my favourite being Loweswater Gold. There is also a very good wine list we chose a Gavi and Valpolicella.The food was excellent. Between the three of us we tried nine different dishes all of which were described as excellent.This is not the cheapest but you can not argue that it was not good value.Highlights were the local game. There was also a very good selection of cheeseIf you are walking up to the inn then take a torch as it is pretty dark up there.Definitely worth a try

We have been staying at Langdale annually for about 30 years and we only discovered this gem this year. What a lovely place. The setting is perfect and the food and people a delight. A very interesting menu, and some nice beers. What more can you ask?Not a lot more to say really, you won’t be disappointed, but I would book.We will certainly be back.

We a family of 6 pax ate at this wonderful inn serving excellent food not to mention the lovely grounds it sits on. Go early for dinner and spend time walking the herb garden followed by an aperitif at the bar.

Went to the Inn for lunch today after reading it's review in the Times 'best places to eat' and what a find. It was off the beaten track and well worth the drive for it's stunning location. Beautifully decorated and authentic interior, friendly service which resulted in lovely chat with both owners and new baby. The food was of an exceptional standard and although we ordered one meal for the children to share, the chef thoughtfully plated it up for two (which avoided fighting over the chips!) we stayed on for coffee and board games due to the weather and felt at home, and welcome to do so. If we visit the lakes again I would definitely book accommodation here as I would love to return if not for the food but to spend more time in the surroundings and location.

The Eltermere is in a lovely setting in Elterwater, and the restaurant is very good indeed. There is a choice of a large atmospheric bar area or a more formal restaurant. We ate in the bar which was comfortable and relaxed. The food was excellent, with a vary varied menu. A good selection of wines and beers, and competent service. We had to wait a while for initial service, but had been warned that a table of 12 arrived before us in the restaurant.We will return

We were recommended by the hosts of our lovely B'n'B in Grasmere to walk to nearby Elterwater, stunning; they also recommended we try the local pub for lunch. We found the pub chaotic with no service to speak of (you have to queue for everything) so decided to move on, very disappointed. Just by chance we stumbled upon the Eltermere.Perfect.Lunch on the lawns overlooking Elterwater Lake; great service, super food ( set lunch £18 ) reasonably priced wine ( Macon £35 ) We've already booked to stay here on our next trip to the Lakes.

We ate here after a meal at Britannia Inn. Lovely restaurant with friendly and attentive staff. High quality food and good wine selection. It cost more than Britannia - but if you can afford it, eat here!

Upon arrival this place oozes class. In fact we both wished we had found this place before so we could of stayed here. Set on the outskirts of a tiny village with lovely views. We had lunch in the beautiful bar area. The food was excellent along with the service from both girls. We will definitely return but next time we will stay in one of the lovely looking bedrooms.

Went for Sunday lunch in a party of 10. Excellent food. Great service. Welcoming atmosphere. Couldn't fault it.

we arrived quite muddy after a long walk but were made to feel very welcome.We were offered a table in the dining room but as the sun was shining we sat in the garden with an amazing view and ate some delicious sandwiches.

Really enjoyed the food here, although a few slightly minor irritations - we mentioned we didn't like olives to the waitress about our starter but it was failed to be mentioned that the bread for the day was olive bread. The mains were really good - think we had lamb and chicken - and the dauphinoise potatoes were perfect. Good value meal, however whenever one of the owners served us they appeared a little hostile. Nonetheless good food and not a bad price tag.

One of the nicest meals we've had for ages. The waitress was extremely friendly and helpful, the menu was exciting and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend

Quiet simply, this is a definite on our annual pilgrimage to the Lakes. It's fabulous quality food, fantastic environment with real log fire. Good food, good drink and if you go early they are more than happy to accommodate you in your hiking gear. It gets busy after 7-00 so best ring and book a table.

The new owners had the vision a few years back to renovate a tired hotel with a fabulous position. But it feels like it is already living on past glories. The beer and wine were good. The food was overpriced. And the service lacked any warmth or personal touch. A pity.

A very good meal In very pleasant surroundings I had soup followed by sausages on mashed potatoes Wonderful My wife enjoyed the mussels followed by a salad We rate this Restuarant highly as it representative of the best of Cumbrian cooking C

We visited with my parents for my Dad's 60th Birthday. We've been a few times before and it's always good. I had the rack of lamb which was delicious and cooked really well. Everything was presented nicely and looked great. We ate in the bar area which was warm and cozy with a nice rustic look. It's a nice family run place, really friendly and welcoming. We all enjoyed the evening and will no doubt be back again next time we're in the area.

We visited this lovely English pub for lunch. The views around the property are magical, the drive from Ambleside was lovely. A large wood fire was burning when we arrived. The lunch menu was very good, with usual and unusual dishes on offer, all nicely cooked and presented. Local beers are on tap, as well as a solid little wine list to choose from. This is a family-run operation, where you are made to feel at home, service is professional enough and friendly. Nice place to relax, unwind.

We visited this restaurant on a very wet and windy evening. We sat in the dinning room which was lovely and warm and decorated elegantly. After dinner we sat in the bar for a drink, this has a more cosy casual feel with a big open fire place. A perfect place to hide on such a stormy night. The food was fantastic, fresh ingredients in well thought out dishes. Delicious scallops, the wine list was also good. We have walked past this inn so many times over the 30 years but for some reason never ventured inside. Why I have no idea!! Now we have discovered it we will definitely be back!

We were recommended to this restaurant and went there with friends. We booked the restaurant but unfortunately on the Friday night we were the only ones booked for the restaurant so were given the choice to eat in the bar area. We had our drinks in the lounge and the fire was very inviting. The staff were friendly but I did not feel the service was great, ie we had to pour our wine ourselves and also when we were ready to leave had to get our coats from the hangers, no one there to thank us and send us off. Food was tasty however a bit steep for a limited choice from the set menu of two courses for just under £30. My partner is a vegetarian and his option was even more limited.

Fantastic location in the heart of the wonderful lake district! Charming hotel with excellent food. Owners no longer live on site and their presence if missed...

Walked passed this inn so many time and finally got to eat here you can either eat inthe very rustic bar with its glorious open fire or the very lovey elegant restaurant either way you are made to feel very welcome. The staff are very knowledgeable and offer great service along with stunning food our party of three enjoyed every single dish.we will definitely be going back.

We have dined here a couple of times in last year and for the restaurant delightful with excellent food and warm hospitality. Thoroughly enjoyed both visits and we will return.

Parked around the front where the view is worthy of a photograph or two. Up the steps through the door and past some posh rooms. Bar/lounge is nice and cosy, so we rested here. Pot of tea, coffee and a cream scone...yummy and at a cost of just £10....I was happy.I would be surprised if all the inn's other services were not of equal or better quality.

Fantastic food, great service and beautiful surroundings. Also had a delicious lunch served in the garden a couple of days earlier. Only one negative - no Pinot Grigio!

Visited this restaurant over the weekend with friends who had eaten there before. I was really surprised and rather disheartened that the menu had no vegetarian options on the menu at all.When I mentioned this to the chef/owner I was told that I should have warned them in advance that I was vegetarian so that I could be accommodated. The implication was that it was my fault for not warning them and it was stated to me that they always ask phone bookings if they have vegetarians in the party. This clearly wasn't true as we had booked by phone and hadn't been asked. All in all quite unsatisfactory attitude. The food my fellow diners were served was good quality but small portions and although the lounge was a great space to sit in the large damp patch on the ceiling didn't enhance the atmosphere. This is a shame as it could be a really great destination but it was let down by the staffs indifferent attitude.

Following a delightful champagne afternoon tea with daughter prior to her wedding, hubby and I returned for lunch the following week. We had the most delicious beef sandwich on a ciabatta barm cake with yummy chunky chips in the cosy bar. Will definitely return next time we are holidaying in the Lakes.

Really great food, good value for the standard. All the drinks were fairly overpriced. Good setting, pleasant staff, sat outside but lots of wasps!

Good service, very welcoming atmosphere. Dog friendly with many seating options inside and outside. Fair priced £7-£20 for a main

We found this restaurant by chance on a visit to Langdale. We drove past late afternoon and could just see into the kitchen which was a hive of activity. It looked clean, efficient and somewhere that would produce excellent food. We were not disappointed! We booked a table in the restaurant for the following evening. When we arrived we were greeted immediately and shown through to the bar - a fabulously cosy bar - just what we were looking for. Although we had booked a table in the restaurant (which looked great with amazing views), on this occasion we preferred something more relaxed. Luckily, a couple were just finishing so we took their table instead. The food, the service and the ambiance were faultless. The menu is extensive and the use of local products impressive. All the staff were friendly and we even had a chat with the chef at the end of the evening. This is a fantastic family-run business and we would love to return one day for another meal and perhaps to stay for a few nights.

My friend and I like to try out different restaurants around the outer areas around Keswick .Which is how we ended up at the Eltermere Inn.Unfornunately is was a horrid wet day which did not help the rather dark Pub dining room. We decided to have the set lunch .Our starter came promptly My friends asparagus wrapped in parma ham served with hollandaise sauce and deep fried egg wes very tasty , as was my Miso frito ., particulary the prawn which was meaty and firm. My main course of Venison served on red cabbage was cooked perfectly and was truly delicious , and my friends Monkfish was very good though I thought the portion was a bit on the small side . though she did not complain as it left room for a pudding( a jellied Pimm,s no. 1) which she enjoyed, but not really to my taste,. A thoroughly enjoyable meal on a soggy day with quick and efficient service. We would certainly go there again

Lunch for four, warm welcome with a relaxed manner, prelunch drinks were welcome in the sunshine before we were shown to our table. Table in the bay window overlooking eltermere is the was to reserve. Lunch was a delight , recommend the boulabais soup and the roast beef was excellent. White chocolate creme brûlée to finish off, all other lunches were splendid and the chef certainly wasn't shy with portions. The veg was ardente which is always a winner with me. Tea and coffee were taken outside on the front lawn overlooking the beautiful langdale countryside. A little gem which will be visited once again.

Wonderfully atmospheric, luxurious hotel and restaurant. Super staff, utterly delicious food and stunning surroundings.My partner and I dined here on Sat 15th August with his parents for my birthday, which I share with his mother. We were thoroughly spoiled and loved every moment! Couldn't fault this place and will definitely be back. 10/10

The menu looks interesting, tempting a weary traveller inside... Only to be met with the most hostile welcome I have ever been received since visiting the area for the last 20 years. We had not booked a table, it was not peak session and there was one large family eating, the rude blond waitress told us we had to book as it was getting busy and could only try to fit us in at 8.30pm it was 6.15pm if we came back. I could see in her book there were only 2 tables booked for the night and felt this was a direct snub. Perhaps our accents weren't plummy enough to warrant polite accommodating service. We didn't go back, as the service stuck in my throat.