Luigi's Restaurant in South Lakeland

Not as authentic as it purports to be. Sauce on the pasta was sparse and quite bland, the veal tough and bland and the tiramisu looked as though it had been splashed on the plate from a great height. On the positives the lasagne was tasty as was the carbonara. Little ambiance about the place with bright lighting and no sense of Italy anywhere. The young staff were pleasant and attentive but couldn’t pronounce their own dishes correctly which contributed to the sense that is was as authentic as a cockney in a kilt. My nonna (grandma) would have been unimpressed.

A really lovely, cosy restaurant - friendly service and good food. This was a perfect choice on a freezing cold evening after a long day's walking. We'll definitely return next time we're in Ambleside.

We were a party of 5 ladies and visited on a particularly wet Saturday evening. The service from the moment we walked in to the restaurant was excellent - attentive and friendly with nothing too much trouble. The food was delicious and there is a really lovely atmosphere. The chef even tweaked a couple of the dishes to suit our taste. Definitely recommend.

This was our third visit here and food was great, we had 3 courses and wine. Bruschetta, followed by pasta (which was done to our preference) and a gorgeous sticky toffee pudding. Staff friendly, with good service. We will definitely visit again on our next trip to Ambleside.

Small and friendly Italian restaurant offered good honest Italian food at a very fair price. Decent choice of dishes and a reasonable wine list to go with it. We just had the house red and rose and both were perfectly acceptable Italian wines. The dessert menu is excellent (it helps if you like ice cream) and also offers excellent value. The highlight, I’m a bit of a spirits fanatic, was the post meal digestif. A shot of Grappa over ice. The staff were low key and friendly. A very nice evening.

Wonderful , welcoming Italian restaurant . We visited tonight with our Tibetan Terrier and she couldn’t have been made more welcome and was given her own blanket to lie on while we were there . It was lovely to see a home cooked Italian menu and the food was piping hot and oh so tasty . Special mention to Emma our lovely waitress for whom nothing was too much trouble . We will be back next time we are in Ambleside

A Last minute booking on a very rainy evening in Ambleside, took us to a lovely welcoming little place called Luigi's. My wife and I booked a table for 18:30 . Arriving around 10/ 15 mins early ( didn't fancy standing out in the now monsoon like rain) we were happily greeted and promptly seated by a friendly member of staff, within minutes our drinks and food order was taken . We each ordered a starter and a pasta dish as part of their happy hour menu . Our food arrived quickly , was well presented , with generous size portions and very tasty . We would definitely recommend Luigi's and will be back again .

Visited due to the great reviews and near our accommodation. There was nothing particularly wrong with the food but quite bland. Ordered a child's Spaghetti Bolognaise. The sauce was very low on meat and seemed wishy washy. not a rich sauce. The Lasagne was pretty much the same. Disappointed in the food. A couple near us made a complaint about a dish. The lady handled the complaint professionally. However another member of staff showed her childish dissatisfaction of the outcome. Quite embarrassing and unprofessional.

Had a lovely meal at this restaurant. The food was very nice. Service was just right. Warmly welcomed and shown to my table. Staff were very helpful and nothing was too much trouble.

I cannot recommend Luigis highly enough. The food, Michael and his lovely staff, the atmosphere, the company, the wine ( and more wine) everything was absolutely wonderful. We had a private party at Luigis at the beginning of June, Michael and his staff went out of their way to make sure we had an evening to remember. It really was one of the highlights of the weekend. Many many thanks

A last minute booking in Ambleside that did not disappoint. Prices were very reasonable and the food was delicious. If we were to stay in the area again we would most certainly return. Our waitress was fabulous and very attentive during our visit.

We were visiting Ambleside for a few days and wanted a dog friendly restaurant, we found this place online . We were seated downstairs in the dog friendly area , it was lovely , with a very nice fire , and when we were seated , a blanket was brought out for Labrador to sit lie on , a really nice touch . Food was delicious and really well priced, very large portions . A special mention to Charlie our waiter , what an absolute asset to the restaurant he is , he was lovely and polite but so lovely to our dog too , we found out his Mum works in the restaurant too ( Mum if you read this , he’s an absolute credit to you ) . Good luck with the Rugby Charlie and keep up the good work in the restaurant. ( and good luck with your exams ) We will certainly return .

Wonderful atmosphere staff fantastic [Emma Sam Mickey ) amazing food Charlie and I will be back thank you fab evening 🤩

Great little family run italian restaurant. The food was jomely but excellent, and the chef accommodated a dairy free diner too which was very much appreciated. The waitress was 1st class, friendly and helpful. Thank you for a very nice evening, and for making it into work through the snow.

Lovely little Italian restaurant in Ambleside, very dog friendly with fire on & dog blankets, delicious food very reasonable prices, fab waitress

5 star delicious, welcoming, wonderful restaurant. The staff are unbelievably friendly and welcoming. The food is fantastic value for money and very nice indeed.

Quite a basic restaurant inside with limited ambience. Could definitely do with sprucing up, as the place isn't particularly cosy or inviting. I first visited over 10 years ago and nothing at all has changed. Service was welcoming and friendly, especially the manageress who was lovely. Menu is limited to pasta and a few other main dishes. Pizzas are not on the menu. Food is 'ok'. Bruscetta is made from what looked liked supermarket baguettes sliced up and toasted. Pasta dishes are tasty but nothing out of the ordinary and I could probably make similar myself at home. There is nothing bad about this restaurant, but it doesn't have the wow factor either. Not sure I get what all the fuss is about. Probably wouldn't rush back when there are other Italian restaurants in the area to choose from.

As soon as we arrived staff were very friendly and accommodating, all the food we ordered was really nice including the dessert. Would recommend if you are looking to eat in Ambleside.

Gorgeous italien food cooked to order and absolutely delightful,good menu choices with Happy Hour 6 - 7 pm and an excellent variety dishes.

Lovely traditional cuisine, fabulous service. I've been visiting Ambleside for over 10 years, always no 1 on my list to visit. Constantly excellent and a pleasure to support an independent family business. See you next time

Popped in on chance that we would be able to get a table. Amazing food in a sweet little restaurant, lovely fire and amazing service. We had 2 courses and one wine and a lemonade for £45!

Lovely place, made to feel very welcome. Service, food and house wine perfect. I had penne arabiatta and my husband had the lasagne. Both delicious and fresh but if you have a big appetite I would add a side with the lasagne but more than enough penne. Wiil definitely return on our next vist to Ambleside.

A lovely find, the staff couldn’t be more accommodating, even for a fussy eater, the food was absolutely delicious and fresh.

Having discovered Luigi's on a previous holiday in Ambleside, I am happy to say on my latest visit on Saturday that it is still my favourite Italian, nice and cosy, great food and wonderful, attentive but not intrusive service by the young team. Great value, highly recommended.

What a fabulous restaurant with the most delightful service. We sat downstairs in front of a fabulous fire. Whilst the weather was great in October, a fire is always welcome at night. Our food was delicious: spaghetti with a spicy tomato sauce and puttanesca with olives/capers, salty and tasty, we shared a garlic bread with cheese, a perfect portion to share. Washed down by a couple of glasses of good wine, what’s not to love. For me this was a joint first for the best meal and service during our week in Ambleside.

What a find this place is. Independent restaurant offering authentic Italian food. We had an excellent meal, everything prepared freshly to order. Service was outstanding. Strongly recommended

Superb food and wine, lovely staff and dog friendly too. Not too be missed Would definitely pay a return visit!

Amazing food lovely atmosphere and dog friendly . Great service , lovely staff , will be returning . Beautiful open fire downstairs

We have just enjoyed a relaxing meal at Luigi’s, after a day in the Lakes. A very welcoming staff. The early bird menu from 6pm to 7pm is very good value. A nice ambiance, and dogs made welcome downstairs. I would recommend booking, as it’s a popular restaurant. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Ambleside.

Tuesday evening with our dog, had a very nice meal. Not sure if other reviewers went to the same place or have very high standards (garlic at an Italian - wow!). We were very pleased with the service towards us and our dog. Risotto was spot on and pasta with bacon and chilli was delicious. Wine was well priced and good quality, espresso martini to finish was well received. All in all, a very good meal in a pleasant environment.

Unforgettable, because the following morning all you can taste is a horrible garlic taste. Both my wife and I felt terrible with wife sick multiple times and me hoping to be before we set off home on a 2 hour car drive. How can you mess up pasta? Quite possibly microwave meals as the salmon was this tiny small rectangular cubes. So bad and this restaurant is letting down Ambleside.

lovely little welcoming place. not noisy, down to earth; nice ambience with good happy music. we had bruschetta, garlic bread, lasagne and the seafood pasta. We were very pleased with the food. There is a great value happy hour menu with good sized portions and the service was speedy. We had a lovely waitress (not sure the name sorry, but was wearing glasses). I am quite picky on where we sit and we were allowed to change tables with no fuss at all. Free parking outside after 6. Overall really recommend :)

Lovely food - make sure you book prior to visiting! We had a good selection from the menu and gluten free was catered for. Good portion sizes at reasonable cost. Whilst the table service was good we found the service a little slow, understandable given the almost full restaurant. Nice little eatery

Fabulous little place. Luckily we had booked , as they were turning people away all evening, as fully booked - on a Tuesday night ! Excellent early bird offer of 3 courses for £20. I had Bruscetta, followed by Tagliatelle Gamberi, then Tiramisu. Also the house white wine. All good sized portions and we really enjoyed them meal. Friendly staff too.

Fantastic food. Lovely,friendly staff. Would advise booking before your holiday or break very popular

Had a wonderful meal on Monday evening. ( make sure you book as it gets full quickly) The food was delicious. We chose off the set menu which was really good . Recommended

The menu is tourist Italian but was not great .. the bruschetta was packet garlic bread topped with tomato halves and a bag of rocket .. the main tasted microwaved. The server was a young lad who produced sachets of tomato ketchup which were a...

Really enjoyed our meal. Staff very friendly and efficient. I had salmon and prawn risotto which was excellent. Hubby had chicken in masala sauce, again very good. One star lost as in July the fire on looked lovely but far too hot and salad with...

Walk in without a booking, very busy inside, asked to come back in 30 minutes. Took the opportunity to walk to a few sights and returned to be seated and served immediately. Staff were very pleasant and accommodating. Meals were fantastic, hot and full of...

We had not booked a table but, we were lucky to get one of the last available ones (recommend booking)! We have a wonderful meal, all the staff were helpful, friendly and efficient, the food was excellent and great value for money. We would have...

I booked to come here, as we would be in Ambleside for my Husband’s birthday and we have been previously so we knew we would get a good feed. We chose from the early bird menu. Bruschetta and caprese for starters, followed by spaghetti el...

Been before and never disappointed. The service is personal, friendly and welcoming. Nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommend the Tonno, lasagne cannelloni and the brushetta. Price is very reasonable. Definitely return

Booked this restaurant for a Wednesday evening, lovely warm friendly welcome. Waiter and waitress very helpful. We were seated downstairs and they had a warm coal fire. Food was delicious and great value. Would definitely visit again.

A lovely little restaurant. Dog friendly too, the diners with dogs were seated downstairs. Staff were very efficient. Menu had a decent choice with a special offer on 2 or 3 courses if you chose from the pasta section. Tables were spaced apart nicely too,...

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Fantastic food and so fresh. The service and staff were excellent. Would definitely return. Wine was excellent.

Friendly atmosphere, lovely staff and very good food. Also good value and choice. We booked to come again.

Booked in via email on Sunday evening, and had a call first thing Monday morning to say we had a table booked for the evening 😀 Made it for happy hour (6 - 7pm), starter & main £14.95 ... as before, but with dessert (sticky...

We walked in on a very wet night and were given a VERY warm welcome. All the staff were friendly, helpful and genuinely interested in us. The food was fabuous, patner had the Insalata caprese for starter, I had the pasta puttanesca, which was delicious...

We had not pre booked but no problem as quiet on arrival ( Monday night) but on leaving most tables filled. Dog friendly with blanket for him to lie on. Very friendly service and good quality freshly prepared meals. Good value for money and would...

Lovely Italian restaurant! We booked a table and so glad we did. The food was beautiful, staff great. Would definitely recommend and will return when in Ambleside again.

After a long day on the fells nothing beats a big bowl of pasta, and that's exactly what we got at Luigi's. We had the sharing starter, which was delicious and plentiful, followed by the carbonara for me, which had plenty of bacon and the...

We visited this restaurant on a Tuesday night. We booked an early dinner because they do a good value set menu for the first hour 6-7. The restaurant is quite small so booking is probably a good idea. The service was very good and friendly,...

We have eaten in Ambleside many times but not been to this restaurant before. What have we missed!! Booking essential as while we were there they turned away lots of couples and families, so we were so glad we'd booked. Happy hour 6 - 7pm,...

I'd walked past Luigis many times over the years and never gone in, I'm so glad I finally did. The waitress was bubbly and helpful above and beyond with great service. The pasta was just so yummy and tasty, We had the 3 course happy...

£14.95 for 2 courses or £18.95 for 3 if ordered by 7:00… so long as you buy a drink. I was sort of planning on doing that anyway so worth a try. Well worth a try! Choice of half a dozen or so starters plus...

We ended up visiting here due to being advertised as really dog friendly. We were not disappointed. Staff service was excellent- kept checking to make sure everything was okay and were very welcoming to our little dog. Food was fresh and tasted amazing. Really good...

The food was great, good quality, and plentiful, and the service was great, relaxed, and friendly. We enjoyed the meal so much on the first visit we went back again on the second night. Although they have a happy hour menu with multiple options at...

We moved to Ambleside a couple of years ago but hadn't had a chance to visit Luigis before now. Wow, have we been missing a trick. Beautiful, authentic Italian food at a really great price during Happy Hour. The service was spot on and so,...

We dined here last week, as a party of seven, eating from the early Bird menu which is now only available between 6 and 7 pm. Pre booking was very easy, and I received a reply to my email request within hours. The adults all...

Visited the restaurant with a last minute booking. Had our well behaved dog with us. We were seated down stairs by a roaring fire it was lovely, very cosy. Service was excellent. Young lady serving us was so friendly and helpful. Very attentive. Food was...

The staff were fabulous, the place was nice and the food was OK. We were disappointed that there were no pizza's and the garlic bread was the baguette type rather than the pizza type.. the menu doesn't offer any type of pizza which we found...

Loved this little family restaurant, super friendly staff and really good value for money, Good quality freshly cooked basic Italian classics, perfect after a day walking in the hills. There is upstairs and downstairs dining, dogs are welcome downstairs. Very cosy I shall definitely make...

Food very good, staff friendly and efficient. Lovely atmosphere. Comfortable and cosy. Look forward to going again.

Well this place never let's us down. Not the biggest place but cosy, clean and charming. Most of the customers were there for the early bird, we arrived at 8 and after half a hour we were the only customers on a Tuesday evening. This...

Lovely restaurant. Comfortable atmosphere. Very friendly and helpful staff and the food was delicious. Highly recommended.

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Booked a table for seven people. Very warm welcome, great surroundings and atmosphere, lovely professional and friendly staff, with very good tasty food. Please keep up these very high standards and quality. Thankyou team Luigi's for a great meal.

Lovely little place. Had our eye on it for a couple of days but decided to take the plunge on our last night and it didn’t disappoint. From the start we were made to feel very welcome by the staff. The food was lovely and...

Great. Lovely little restaurant. Very busy. I would recommend booking a table as we were a walk in and just got a seat. The food is great. I asked if the carbonara could be with pasta which they made and it was great. The lasagna...

Second visit, a year apart. Loved the food first time and the second trip did not dissappoint. Try anything. All pasta dishes are great and all food full of flavour. Service was lovely and friendly. We will return when next in the area for round...

Great service, amazing food, especially the lasagne and tiramisu. Competitively priced too. Definitely visit again.

We booked a table at Luigi’s weeks ago to ensure we had a table on the night we arrived on holiday, it had good reviews so we were really looking forward to it. Table at 6pm we were first in. I was shocked at how...

Really enjoyable, first class food and service. Will certainly be visiting again when in the area. Highly recommended

We visited here last Saturday,ate risotto,veal and chicken.It was so good we booked again for the following week.Last night,we had the sharing platter to start,carbonara,spicy risotto,pasta amitriana,garlic bread,two tiramisus,.We also had a bottle of wine,a large glass of red wine and a cappuccino and the...

Lovely restaurant, the atmosphere is lovely and so welcoming . Staff are amazing, food is delicious and lavish portions. Special thank you to the absolutely lovely Carys who is so kind and welcoming and goes out of her to welcome guests and ensure they are...

Great value early evening menu. Lovely home cooked pasta that we all enjoyed. Friendly and efficient service. We will be back!

Great lasagne and risotto. Ate twice here in 4 days. Would recommend. Best to book a table. Always busy here, which is a good sign.

Lovely little Italian, great food and i actually had the best carbonara i have ever had and i have had a lot. Upstair seating was lovely i believe downstairs is dog friendly which is great if you have your pet with you it is a...

Lovely little restaurant. Very friendly efficient staff. Sensibly sized portions of well prepared food. Definitely recommend.

Visited with a group of friends every single dish was outstanding great service and great atmosphere. Reasonably priced early diner deal Available too before 7pm would highly recommend

We were seated in the basement which lacked any sort of atmosphere. Food order was taken promptly. My pasta dish was uninspiring and under seasoned. Other dishes were similar. Will not visit again.

Luigi's is a delightful, cosy little restaurant with very friendly staff, We both chose different past meals (lasagne and past pescatore). My husband's lasagne was delicious and there was plenty of salmon and prawns in my dish - not just a token nod towards the...

Visited at beginning of April for an evening meal. 3 adults and a teenager. Great selection of food and drink. Excellent quality and very friendly service. Would recommend.

We have visited before & we are never disappointed! The staff are super, the food is excellent (and amazing value for money). Our dogs are always welcomed & the ambience makes you want to return. Highly recommend

Took advantage of special deal menu in the evening. Good honest Italian family cooking, very good value food and wine. Staff so helpful and cheery

Food not fantastic but good, better than you would get for twice the price elsewhere. Lovely staff, family friendly, pet friendly. A place you can take your family without breaking the bank. Now that can’t be said very often. A real gem

Great restaurant with lovely staff and excellent choice of food. We had the ‘happy hour’ menu which was served all night. It was exceptional food and excellent value.

Always feel so very welcome when we visit here. Chose to bring my parents for my Mum's birthday & she loved it! The Manageress was so friendly, brilliant service from all staff, they even brought out a cake with candles & everyone sang Happy Birthday...

Not a huge menu but enough to choose from and that works as everything we had was so tasty. I had the selection of salami, mortadella etc followed by a lovely veal dish, my wife a lovely pasta dish, finished off with a Tiramisu which...

The restaurant was empty when we visited on a rainy Friday night, but 3 lady servers were buzzing around. The menu is straightforward with all the Italian favourites. They also do an early bird 2 or 3 course special. All prices are very reasonable. I...

We visited here with our little dog. It was so nice to find a dog friendly restaurant other than a pub or a cafe! Beautiful food, they offer a 3 course special meal deal. We opted for that, all courses were so tasty and enjoyed...

I went with my mum whilst on holiday on a Saturday night. The food was outstanding and great value and the staff were very friendly. The restaurant had a great atmosphere and I will definitely go again if in the area.

Last minute booking here tonight and really pleased with our choice. Best lasagne we have ever had…. And we have tried a few!! Lovely staff and great service too. Great value for money.

Myself and my fiance visited for an evening meal last night, we had a three course meal for £17! The food was amazing and authentic Italian, the staff were attentive and friendly! We can't wait to come back next time we visit :)

Newly tastefully refurbished, lovely friendly & attentive staff & excellent food. We will definitely return. Very enjoyable evening.

Had a fabulous meal for two. I suggest booking in advance to avoid disappointment. The portion sizes were ideal, the prices spot on and the service was excellent.

Excellent service, dog friendly, beautiful fire, food very nice. Homemade chips amazing. Great with children. Free WiFi

I don’t ever leave reviews however on this occasion I have to share my experience. The restaurant was freezing cold. They allow dogs in the downstairs part but I didn’t realise there would be more dogs than customers that were barking at each other the...

My wife and I were on our honeymoon when we stumbled across Luigi's. We hadn't booked anywhere so thought we'd chance our arm. The staff (in particular Carys and Beth) were incredibly warm and inviting, immediately getting us in out of the rain and seated....