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Nº 202 in 851 in South Lakeland
Nº 52 of 288 British in South Lakeland
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Lovely setting, delicious food and friendly staff. A perfect finale to a long weekend away. Would definitely recommend.
Jane B . 2024-11-04
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We didn't have a booking but they managed to fit us in and were so pleased. The menu was excellent with wide variety of choices. The starters were particularly hard to choose from , so I had 2 starters . ! Food was excellent - really good especially for the price . Good wine selection too
FreemanandGrizz . 2024-11-04
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Exceptional food! We stumbled across this restaurant whilst walking around, and we are so glad that we did. This was the best food we have ever eaten and cannot wait to return next year!
Suk B . 2024-11-03
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Stopped here for lunch. The soup and sandwiches were great, really well made and presented. Staff were very nice. The menu is very enticing too.
Jo F . 2024-11-02
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Wow! Just so beautiful. The food was superb in every way. The staff were attentive without being overpowering. It was our silver wedding anniversary and they gave us some beautiful handmade chocolates at the end of our meal. Would highly recommend
Alison Mary M . 2024-10-20
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Regular visitors and never disappointed Great food and attentive service by the team in a relaxed atmosphere Last here in August and pleased to see some seasonal menu changes We will be back
@chrismN9800CH . 2024-08-29
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We discovered Porto quite a number of years ago. (Around 15 years) We decided then it was the best food we had eaten. As it was our 25th anniversary and we love Windermere, we decided to try Portos again. Oh my, this place really does not disappoint. Service was amazing, food was excellent and made extra memorable from anniversary confetti on our table and chocolates. Just amazing. The attention to detail is second to none. Worth every penny and certainly fine dining g at it's best. 100% recommended
Paula H . 2024-08-25
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Went here with friends, food was amazing, in fact the whole dining experience was amazing. Staff were excellent. Highly recommend if you are in Windermere.
Morse . 2024-08-25
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Booked dinner as a late anniversary and so glad we did! Food was amazing, wine was perfect and a couple of nice little touches from the team made it a memorable dinner!
Lewis . 2024-08-22
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Excellent and imaginative menu Food was superb Wine list was wide ranging and nicely priced We had a three course meal and drinks for £ 40 per head Quality was very high and the service was faultless
Brian O . 2024-08-18
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3 Course Meal absolutely exquisite, service 1st class, ambience superb. Can’t praise this high enough. The only downside is that we’ve never visited before on our previous trips to the Lake District! We will 100% definitely return
Simon0402 . 2024-04-15
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As a coeliac, choice was really limited, no options offered. Food was heavy with no fresh veg os salad in the dishes. On a plus, I was fascinated by the whirlpool flushing toilet
Inspire04443187862 . 2024-04-12
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A wonderful find. Located on an attractive street just back from the centre of Bowness, we found this restaurant recommended in a list of 'places to eat near Windermere'. We were very glad that we went. The cooking of the main elements was very good, and then there were a good balance of vegetables, sauces and other elements. My pheasant with accompaniments and lentils was great. The service was excellent, but the wine list a little unnecessarily expensive. Overall, though, most enjoyable. We thought the food better than and 1* Michelin meal that we had recently in Birmingham.
Simon P . 2024-04-08
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Loved our visit to this great little restaurant in the heart of Bowness-on-Windermere. Looking from the outside, you could be in Portugal and the inside has a very cosy and classy feel. All the staff were very friendly, the service spot on and the food wonderful. We shall definitely return.
needlotsmoreholidays . 2024-04-07
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Easter lunch with family. Good quality food and excellent service. Perfect central location and atmosphere. Highly recommend.
james_lucia . 2024-04-01
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Very impressed. We were a group of four celebrating my wife's birthday, and the service and food were top quality. Quite a small menu, but a limited choice of great food is much better than a large selection of average food. Each ingredient was good, but added together they ended up great. Just wish the restaurant was closer to home so we could go more often.
Donald G . 2024-03-31
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We popped in here lunchtime to see if they could squeeze us in. The staff were all lovely and the food was first class - we shared smaller plates and everything was perfect. Would certainly return for an evening visit.
YorkshireHelen . 2024-03-19
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A true gem of a place - excellent service and exceptional food. The scallops and the fillet steak were outstanding, the lamb shank was lovely too. Great atmosphere and well worth a visit - we keep coming back and never disappointed.
mellisa163 . 2024-03-18
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We loved this cosy place, great surrounding and a relaxed atmosphere. The service was just right, professional yet friendly and at the right pace. The food was truly first class, the chef trying to be a little different and really succeeding. Overall a truly first class experience.
Babblingbates . 2024-03-13
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I had a steak which was beautifully cooked and delicious. Really nice atmosphere and good customer service. Lovely little restaurant, would return
E6927WQbenm . 2024-03-06
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A fantastic meal with outstanding service. Really good value given the quality of the food and such a lovely setting. Extremely impressed.
tomc83dubai . 2024-03-03
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I have been coming to this restaurant for over 30 years usually about every 6 weeks or so (lots of different staff, owners etc. over the years. The quality of the food, and the general ambience and experience has always been good! However, we had a problem on the last visit, the mains (Fillet Steak) was not hot enough and it was obvious the both meals had been stood for sometime. The Garlick butter sauce although being served in a small jug was just two pieces of un melted butter. I mentioned this to our server who remarked that she thought it was strange!! No apology/explanation or price adjustment, not even the price of the butter knocked off, wow. Come on Porthole you can do better than this
paul h . 2024-02-28
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What a fantastic meal we have just enjoyed - thank you to an amazing team of people for sourcing such good good, cooking it to perfection and serving it with humility and joy. A wonderful treat that we shall never forget.
Brian D . 2024-02-27
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One of the best meals I have ever had. English food at its finest. High quality meats and high quality vegetables coupled with sauces to die for. Have the Lamb Chump and you won’t be disappointed. Restaurant is classy but not too pretentious. Perfect date night.
Silkman23 . 2024-02-24
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Quite a strange experience if we’re honest, and perhaps we just had a one off bad experience as Porto was recommended to us by several people but it didn’t feel or seem special at all. A couple of the dishes were sold out when we got there, so our menu options were a bit limited. We were expecting a bit more of a intimate setting indoors, but it felt a bit cramped if anything and therefore our dinner was spoilt by loud guests (who clearly had a bit too much to drink). There was even one man have a domestic with his wife, dropping dishes on himself… quite uncomfortable to watch, and the staff could have handled it better.
DrrSsmith . 2024-02-24
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Outstanding, what a gem. We stumbled across Porto because we sat outside at Bryson's opposite for ages and nobody came to serve us, so we thought we would give Porto a try. Very glad we did: simply an outstanding lunch with friendly, efficient service. Wild mushroom risotto with crispy kale was a highlight. The bread is excellent, too. Highly recommended
Abrastoreguy . 2021-08-05
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Beautiful food, great service. Will definitely visit again. It was one of the highlights of our trip.
Teganimrie . 2021-08-01
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We booked Porto for a Sunday roast whilst on a visit to the area. The beef was fantastic and the two course offer was excellent value for money. The staff were very welcoming and the restaurant nice and relaxed. Would definitely recommend.
Andrew-DE74 . 2021-07-31
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A superb meal, we turned up here having had nowhere booked and wanted to eat outside making the most of the beautiful weather, we timed it well and the waitress set up a table outside for 5, she warned they were busy and there could be a wait but in reality she managed expectations very well and the food came faster than expected. Amazing food, amazing service, made the last night of our girls holiday very special with spectacular food and setting thank you for being so accommodating! Can’t wait to visit again.
annie_is_lovely . 2021-07-31
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Food was absolutely beautiful. Staff were friendly and helpful. Would be a lovely place for a romantic date. Highly recommended
lycrecia . 2021-07-29
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This was a surprise meal for my birthday and it’s safe to say Porto as an all round restaurant was awesome. Amazing food service and atmosphere, I’ll definitely be visiting again with my partner when we’re next in the area :)
SMavan1 . 2021-07-29
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Booked in advance, excellent service. We had an amazing 3 course meal with wine to celebrate my husband's birthday this was our first meal out due to lockdown in over 12 months.so the meal was amazing and so tasty. In fact the ribeye steak was the best I've ever eaten. Lovely setting ,quite tasteful surroundings
ahickman6 . 2021-07-27
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The menu is creative yet practical and the tastes are superb, the service is excellent, friendly knowledgeable staff
brymner . 2021-07-26
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WOW just WOW. Wanting to sit outside in Bowness when you haven't booked a restaurant. Then you come across this little gem. We sat outside(with the server popping 2 tables together) ate an amazing meal followed by an amazing desert. Laughed, ate and drank. The staff were amazing and great service. Highly recommend
ElizabethB1605 . 2021-07-25
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We booked Porto for my birthday and we weren't disappointed. We had a lovely table upstairs, which was very cosy and intimate. The food was absolutely top quality and delicious - I had the scallops and fillet of bass, and my partner had the soup and chicken, which was all beautifully cooked and presented.We sat out on the cute little private balcony for our dessert and coffees, and watch the world go by - perfect evening, and probably the best restaurant in Bowness.
Jane E . 2021-07-24
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Porto is a cosy fine-dining restaurant in a converted house just off the main drag in Bowness.This was by far the best food we had while in the lakes- we ordered three courses and every meal was spot on. Very good to excellent. The service was good- with orders coming quickly and as requested. The restaurant itself is very pleasant. Price was good- the cost was similar to other places we ate at, even though the food was much better.It's worth noting that the menu is not very large- I think they have maybe six or seven main dishes on the dinner menu, plus steak. This is probably a good thing, as it means that most of their ingredients are fresh.
Marcus W . 2021-07-24
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Michelin star style food served in big portions with a delicious Mediterranean twist. Very reasonably priced (we’ve paid much more for much less!) Staff have the right balance of friendliness but not intrusive. Perfect place for dinner when in Windermere… thank you 💜
TeamG1234 . 2021-07-22
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We visited here on the last of our honeymoon. Food was extremely tasty, warm and friendly feeling with a great atmosphere inside a gorgeous building. Our waitress was so friendly and warm, I wish I can remember her name. Thank you
79hayleym . 2021-07-20
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This was the 3rd time coming here with my boyfriend. Each time gets better! Like before, we booked the one and only balcony table for our birthday anniversary. The restaurant staff went above and beyond. We arrived at 6:00PM and there was confetti and "happy birthday" decorations on the table. The food was incredible, we both had the steak. Even though mine came back medium, instead of medium rare, they very kindly took it back and gave me a perfectly cooked medium rare steak. We were so full that we decided not to have desert but the chef had already prepared "Happy Birthday" and "Happy Anniversary" chocolate plates for us. I was delighted by the excellent service! Special thanks to the chefs, Mirka and Millie!!!
PoppyNeame_Soprano . 2021-07-17
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Excellent restaurant - food excellent staff attentive. I cannot fault this restaurant- great find - if you can cope with slightly slower service if it is busy then this is the place for you . I am so happy to find a good restaurant 😊
asil7 . 2021-07-16
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Beautiful restaurant with amazing food Excellent relaxed service Chilled atmosphere and great value for money - you pay a little extra but it’s worth it 🙂
430lynnel . 2021-07-16
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We ate here on a Tuesday evening, and the restaurant were clearly managing booking numbers closely as there were lots of empty tables, however we were asked to choose our own table. This resulted in others sitting close to us when much of the restaurant was empty......it didn’t feel socially distanced. The menu was great and the food we had was lovely. Again however the service slipped when the food arrived before the drinks we’d ordered. The knife I’d been given looked dirty and I asked for a replacement. This too failed to arrive before the food. The restaurant has the potential to be top notch, but small elements of service let it down on our visit. With so many other places to choose from in the local area I’d look elsewhere next time.
stevewilson01 . 2021-07-16
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Excellent food. Two of our party had scallops which were delicious. The main courses were lovely (lamb, pan fried halibut) and generous portions. Pity there were no cocktails but you can’t have everything!
lilythepink99 . 2021-07-13
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Booked two weeks before the evening and could only get a 5.30pm slot. The food was incredible as were the service and atmosphere. This is the best food in Bowness in our view.
Watchlad . 2021-07-10
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Weather was kind so was able to sit in roof terrace Food was great , presented well and great quality
nikkidee72x . 2021-07-09
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Lunch in the sun We had pandora monkfish and fries👍👍👍 Great coffee Service excellent Staff very pleasant and helpful Quite pricey but the location was fabulous
John Edward J . 2021-07-08
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Excellent food and service!! Beautiful surroundings an excellent evening all round. I would definitely recommend this restaurant!!
Seaside54553539167 . 2021-07-08
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Great lunch and super service. Chicken livers and perfect!!! You can't go wrong here for a great meal.
iane639 . 2021-07-08
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Had a fabulous meal here, staff are lovely, looks small, but up stairs its beautiful, lovely terrace.would recommend.
Luxenburgh . 2021-07-08
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We had a thoroughly enjoyable meal here - we shared 2 starters between us - the chicken goujons and the hummus - both were very good. The stand out was the main - both went for the fillet steak and it was amazing, cooked and seasoned perfectly. The staff were lovely and attentive and the restaurant had a great ambience about it and played great background music. Definitely would return.
Ecosse2014 . 2021-07-06
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We told our waitress when we arrived that my husband was a coeliac. When he asked which starters were gluten free she asked if he could have something as it had yoghurt in it. Didn’t entirely inspire confidence. Anyway, he decided not to have a starter and just to go for steak and a salad as it was easiest, but the salad came with bread in it. We sent it back, but I did have to double check it was a different salad afterwards. I picked Porto because the reviews were so good for GF food. I actually had a lovely meal but it was a bit spoilt as my husband wasn’t relaxed with his meal. So please, just make sure your staff know which meals have which allergens in them.
JamesBCroydon . 2021-07-03
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very warm friendly place . Incredible food ,attentive service. Would definitely recommend and visit again. Very clean and covid safe . Fantastic setting .
mickmcg40 . 2021-07-03
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We went to Porto last night, we hadn’t booked so it did take a few attempts to get on their terrace because of how busy they were (the restaurant was recommended to us so we really wanted to go) but it was so worth the wait. We both had the lamb koftas to start and it was the best starter we have ever eaten and then we both had steaks for our main and they were really good to. Absolutely amazing food and our waiter was really polite and helpful. Will definitely be returning when we next go to the lakes.
connera966 . 2021-07-01
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Attended 29th June and were luck as we got a table due to a cancellation.Nice restaurant, we were seated upstairs by the attentive front of house team who provided an efficient adequate service.The food was nice and well presented I opted for the cheese soufflé followed by sea bass my wife had lamb koftas and then a 2nd starter of scallops accompanied by seasonal vegetables .All perfectly fine.I must however take issue with the chips accompanying my main course !!This a restaurant promoting home cooked often local produce however they serve insipid flavourless frozen/oven chips at £4 per portion.I received approx. 10 chips in a bowl about the size of 1/2 a coffee mug !!I would expect at the very least to receive twice fried home cooked chips at a restaurant of this stature .I suggest that if you stated on your menus oven/frozen chips you wouldn’t sell any, however by describing them as chips the illusion is created that they will be home cooked!!Please don’t insult diners by offering FROZEN chips and then charge £4 for the privilege of leaving them on the plate.There is a saying in Newcastle “ don’t spoil the ship for a penny of tar”!!In summing up instead of remembering the evening for the nice points I went away thinking about the negative side.
steve m . 2021-06-30
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We had dinner on Sunday night, the food was very good and the restaurant provided a nice refuge from Bowness.Our server who was Czech but I forget her name was simply fabulous - rushed off her feet the entire night, she did everything she could to make sure we were happy and stopped and had a chat without being intrusive.Recommended when in Bowness
njr_uk . 2021-06-29
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Couldn’t fault Porto, food was lovely. Highly recommended the sea bass, was very fresh. The service was excellent and the atmosphere very pleasant. Would happily visit again
Vacationer147941 . 2021-06-28
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We went to this restaurant for our 10th wedding anniversary meal, after reviews and recommendations, and I'm glad we did. The staff were lovely and the food was delicious with good sized portions. The fish was a particular highlight. Lovely atmosphere and good value for money for the quality and a nice meal out. Would definitely return.
MrsBarrett1986 . 2021-06-27
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Our second visit to this restaurant... the first was 4 years ago. Couldnt wait to go back and it was just as good as I remembered, in fact probably better!We sat upstairs this time and there's a beautiful terrace with a water feature although I'm glad we were sat inside as it was a bit cool.I had the scallops for starters followed by the sea bass with arancini... Hubby had the Lamb Koftas and the Fillet Steak. We shared the Sticky Toffee pudding with the most amazing homemade honeycomb! WOW!The service and in fact the whole experience was fantastic! I wish we lived closer! x
millis72 . 2021-06-26
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Would highly recommend this restaurant- food is excellent- staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. Excellent pricing - would definitely go back there
loobiloo20 . 2021-06-26
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Visited with my husband both got lagers bottles and glasses dumped on table no attempt by waiter to pour drinks. Food : I've had better in pub nothing special , no atmosphere and staff were watching as if trying to rush us to get next people in.Would definitely not return
Wilsons53 . 2021-06-26
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We booked a meal here for two during the covid pandemic, the restaurant adhered to covid guidelines during our visit. The food was out of this world, delicious everything served was tasty and well cooked, would definitely recommend this place brilliant service and the price is fantastic for the quality of food you receive! I ordered lamb koftas for starter and lamb chump for main, sorry no photos of desert was demolished in a instant!
jordiiefaye1993 . 2021-06-21
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We had dinner on Wednesday night. We visited last September and loved the food so much. We had friends with us on this occasion and all four of us loved it so much we were able to book for us to return on Thursday evening. We had 2 scallops, soup, and chicken livers to start followed by lamb, chicken, fillet steak and sea bass with desserts. The wine and lake gin were great to accompany the meal. On Thursday we had 3 scallops and soup followed by 3 lamb and a chicken. The food was fantastic with great service too. We are already booked to return twice in September when we are back down on holiday!
unidon123 . 2021-06-20
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Booked a meal here for Father's Day, which sadly did not live up to expectations.The food on the whole was good, however my Dad ordered the Steak which was more fat than meat (my partner also had the steak which was not like this). When we raised this with staff, we were simply told 'well, rib-eye steak does have a lot of fat in it'. Another waitress came over straight away after and repeated the same thing. (It felt very condescending - we are fully aware it's a fatty cut of meat but it does have to edible and at the same time occasionally meat cuts are too fatty - nobody's fault). No apology was given at any point and when dishes were taken away we were asked 'so everything was OK for you?', which was a bit strange given the feedback we had already given.Fortunately, everybody else's meals were good, and it was the customer service which was lacking which spoiled the occasion for my Dad. I live locally and based on our experience, I would think twice before visiting again.
Field9293 . 2021-06-20
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Another wonderful meal at Porto. Had the choice of sitting inside.or on the roof terrace so went outside as it was a lovely night.Unfortunately no view but its a lovely wee space they have.We both had the cheese soufle to start and it's was amazing so light and fluffy.Hubby had the sea bass and I had the fillet steak cooked medium rare. Both were delicious and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend booking in advance as its so good its always busy
alisonbU8716RM . 2021-06-19
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Myself and my fiancé have been here every time we visit the lakes and it’s fantastic every time. The food is excellent every time we have been. This time we both had the lamb dish for mains and I had the cod fritters for a starter. The atmosphere is fine dining but relaxed at the same time, we were not rushed and there was no time limit. The staff and service is great and I’d recommend to anyone visiting Windermere area. Our favourite restaurant
adamcL9450KP . 2021-06-19
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The food again was delicious!Service and staff very polite and helpful. We had the lamb koftas and chicken livers to start and we couldn’t believe the quality and presentation….not outdone by the 3 different main meals, lamb, steak and chicken. These were exceptional in taste.Overall good value for money Will be back in September.
308SueC . 2021-06-18
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What a wonderful meal! We had cod fritters and soufflé to start followed by fillet steak and chicken supreme. Good wines and great value. Nice atmosphere and decor and excellent service! Would highly recommend
lou917 . 2021-06-18
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Go there but book ahead they are so flexible and helpful and will do all they can to accommodate. Oh by the way the food is great.
KennyE930 . 2021-06-17
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A real gem for a lovely relaxed lunch. Dog friendly with outside tables and friendly attentive staff. Great menu choices.
MarkCGreaves . 2021-06-15
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We booked a table at Porto as we had read that staff wear masks. Only one waitress was wearing her mask correctly, one waitress was exempt and two wore them under their noses. This said, the meal was delicious but we felt uncomfortable at a time when infections are rising.
Dobsons21_13 . 2021-06-14
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Made reservations here after seeing all of the great comments on here, weren’t disappointed. Lovely, small bistro, friendly staff. Fantastic food and reasonably priced, the lamb was beautiful, as was the lemon brulee. Definitely recommend if you are in the area. Booking in advance is a must; the amount of people that were turned away that had not booked expecting to get in at 8:00pm on a summer’s evening!
SimonHaigh . 2021-06-14
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This place is hands down a top 5* restaurant. I would visit again and I don’t often do this which says something. The staff are attentive and the food is outstanding - the chef clearly pays attention to the minor details. The experience was fabulous and perfect for a romantic evening. You MUST book the private balcony which has a lovely view of the street. Not to be missed!
AtcE2517JJ . 2021-06-14
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Very disappointing compared to the rating given.We were very rushed, The lamb main had no taste at all and my mushroom risotto tasted only of garlic creamed rice We did mention our views to the staff member in all we were in and out in under 1 hour.
BinnyHolmes . 2021-06-13
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My partner and I had an evening meal at Porto and cannot fault it! The staff were great and service was quick! Lucky for us the sun was shining and we had a table on the roof terrace, lovely up there!We had the cod fish cakes and lamb kofta to start - delicious! We both had the steak for main and were really impressed! Will definitely visit here again!
st198609 . 2021-06-13
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Very enjoyable lunch with the family, carte dishes were actually better than I was expecting. Child friendly with a decent children's menu too. Service OK although little niggles like a 5 minute wait after 3 desserts had arrived for the final one to be delivered, with no apology.Would happily go back though if in the area.
Astuteboy . 2021-06-12
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Arrived at the restaurant with no reservation. They were fully booked but “lucky” for us there was a no show !!!!!Staff friendly and served drinks promptly. Meal came and it was a huge disappointment. Very little food on both plates. My wife’s meal was cold and had to be sent back. We were not asked if the food was ok before or after it was replaced. My wife went to the toilet upstairs after her meal she came disgusted at the state of the toilets. The main door of the kitchen on the landing was opened, the kitchen looked filthy, messy, untidy and unhygienic.The cost of the food was acceptable and not overpriced, the service was ok but we felt like they wanted us to go to get the next people in.
Melanier_r1 . 2021-06-11
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Excellent service ambiance and food. Food presentation and taste was amazing. Better than a few of Micheline star in London.all staff members are nice and friendly. Nina knows how to run an outstanding restaurant
quratulainq2019 . 2021-06-11
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Arrived on time to find a clean and classy place.Ordered starters and 45 minutes later the scallops and kofta arrived. Very tasty and well presented however the wait was terrible.A further 45 minutes and the mains arrived. By now we had concluded we were getting a taste of the staff shortage that the country is feeling.The mains 10oz steak and chicken were once again tasty and ample portions however the wait had killed the atmosphere and we passed on deserts.A couple of table downstairs for any needing ground floor access however the main restaurant is upstairs.Definitely higher prices than most in the area. I'd try elsewhere.Taking on as many covers as they can to recoup the covid losses however 2 hrs is a long wait.
T4893PUdaves . 2021-06-08
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What can I say, this restaurant is an absolute gem in Bowness. We’ve been before but it never ceases to impress. I felt covid secure the entire time, good special distancing between tables, amazing staff and even better food. Everything was effortless and we had a lovely time. If you go anywhere in Bowness, let it be here.
yorkshire26 . 2021-06-05
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Amazing food, real quality hone cooked food and exceptional service. I had the lamb for mail and it was melt in the mouth. We finished our meal with creme brûlée with was sooooo good but had a cheese board just because we were on holiday. Really good food Alfie a reasonable price
marcusmD7333QU . 2021-06-05
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We had the best meal of our stay at Porto, the food was amazing! Highly recommend the liver starter - I could have eaten it every night and my friends had real food envy! Service was excellent. Would highly recommend .
RHMHW . 2021-06-04
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We had read the reviews on Tripadvisor and went ahead to book Porto ahead of time. We were seated in the secluded rooftop patio which was away from the crowded streets. Highlights of our meal included the beautifully cooked scallops and the lamb chumps. Highly recommend Porto!
ourwanderings . 2021-06-03
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We enjoyed a wonderful meal here! Amazing steak, drinks & we even got to sit & enjoy it from the balcony! Thank you for making it so memorable.
kerryt393 . 2021-06-03
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Lovely food great service nice restaurant ! Would definitely recommend… weather was fabulous so we sat outside which was lovely
Aw1004 . 2021-05-31
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An excellent evening from start to finish. Service was great and the food was better. Really nice inside the restaurant too. It’s not a cheap night but would highly recommend.
PeterS238 . 2021-05-28
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Whilst it is appreciated that restaurants are just opening up I felt they were cramming tables in as table spacing was close and whilst staff were wearing masks it could have been better. Food was of a gastropub standard. On leaving there was a party of maybe 8 people inside by the door waiting for their table with no social distancing being followed and no effort to allow us to pass to leave.
David B . 2021-05-25
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We booked a meal in Porto after reading the reviews on restaurants in the area and we are glad we did. The service was perfect with friendly, welcoming staff and the food was beautifully cooked.
Gambo88 . 2021-05-25
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We booked here as it was the only place with a table in the weeks before we travelled. We were absolutely delighted with the whole meal.We had two small and tired dogs with us who were welcome downstairs. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the tables are well spaced apart.The food was delicious! Scallop starter was spot on, as was the steak. Service was great too. All in all, we would come back again next year.
WalkinWonderland . 2021-05-25
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Lovely food in a restaurant with a nice atmosphere. We ate here on Sunday afternoon - there was plenty of choice as they did offer a Sunday lunch menu - but we chose to eat from the a la carte menu. We had scallops to start which were delicious but these were the only thing that were a little overpriced at £11 for 3 scallops (which were on the small side). The rest of the food however was worth every penny. We had the monk fish and chips and a fillet steak which was perfectly cooked. The staff were very friendly with the right level of attentiveness. Thank you for a lovely experience.
AnneP3676 . 2021-05-24
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We ate here for our 24th wedding Anniversary, the staff were excellent..very attentive and warm.The food was very good I had the Thai fritters, Rib eye and sticky toffee pudding my wife had the Souffle, chicken supreme and lemon creme brulee, we also had a nice bottle of Gavi.For the quality I felt the price was on point, we will definitely return when in the area.
Nik C . 2021-05-24
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Visiting Bowness on a short break We had prebooked Porto for dinner. The meal exceeded our expectation, starters of twice cooked cheese souffle and sauted chicken livers with blackberries were excellent as were the chicken supreme and lamb chump. The staff were friendly and efficient and contributed to a laid back atmosphere. The menu is not huge but seems to cover most bases and is imaginative with some nice touches. The restaurant is very popular and I would recommend booking in advance. At present it is online only. Thanks Porto for a great evening
204philipr . 2021-05-24
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Booked to celebrate wife's 60th birthday. Great food and service, nice and relaxed atmosphere. Nice touch with the chocolate "Happy Birthday" plate. We'll definitely be back. Thank you very much. Highly recommend.
HughJarce61 . 2021-05-23
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We had a beautiful three course meal in Porto this week. The food was exceptional. We had the soufflé and the Thai cod fritters to start, the sea bass with arancini for the meal with sticky toffee pudding and chocolate deluxe for dessert. Every course and dish was superb.The service was excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed our evening. Highly recommended
JBoyle10 . 2021-05-22
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Loved everything about our meal and will go as far to say on of my best meals to date.Well done Porto you deserve your fantastic reviews.Big thank you to mirka the waitress great smile great attitude great service.When visiting bowness my favourite place now to eat.Please people go and book you won't be disappointed. 5*
steadyteal . 2021-05-21
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dined here with friends on our trip to the lake district service and food very good. well worth a visit , very helpful staff
anthonyhM1677MN . 2021-05-20
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Nice place, great service. Food very good, tasty and well presented. Decent portions, not cheap but worth paying a little extra for an excellent meal.
michaeldT9269MC . 2021-05-19
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This is a must when visiting Bowness! It was only the 2nd night of opening & the staff were spot on, it felt like the old days! Service was incredible and the food... wow! Absolutely delicious.Thanks for such a lovely evening
Jennifersmith1992 . 2021-05-18
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A lovely restaurant in the centre of Windermere, a short walk from the ferry pier. Very friendly staff and delicious, varied menu both for meat lovers and seafood fans. My husband loved his rib eye steak and I was thrilled to see they served scallops which is my favourite starter. I followed it with a fillet of sea bass with a lovely crispy skin, prawns and a delicious seafood sauce. Definitely recommend!
Paulina C . 2020-12-29
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My husband and I came to windermere for our anniversary and after searching all the local restaurants and menus I settled on this one, I'm so glad I did! Wow the food was wonderful, I had sea bass and gnocchi but it cane with so much more wonderful bits that I didnt realise, just try it you wont be disappointed. At the end of our meal they brought out a little plate that had happy anniversary written in chocolate and a little chocolate brownie. We were so surprised as neither of us had mentioned it, so we can only assume they matlyne had heard us talking about our anniversary maybe. It was a lovely touch. I would definitely recommend this place and I cant wait to visit again
AbiD647 . 2020-12-27
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Second visit to this little gem and yet again didn’t disappoint albeit the service was a little hit and miss and did felt rushed at times the food was excellent would definitely recommend and return.
lord_edward001 . 2020-12-20
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Amazing food, amazing staff, beautiful restaurant and fabulous location. Will definitely be back and will certainly recommend it.
493 Opinions
Well I won't be going back ,the food was awful ...the tomato ,basil and pesto soup had a horrible sharp but sugary sweet taste...the sandwich that came with it had the cheapest bright yellow " butter "on. ,a maximum of one slice of ham and the cheapest mustard . My 4 year old grandson could have made a better sandwich ! My husband had pie which had hardly any meat in it and the gravy was unusual tasting ( to say the least ) and sweet . I've had far superior microwave meals ! The toilets which were always an asset to the pub had gone downhill too.
1729 Opinions
As soon as we walked through the door the staff were welcoming and very attentive. The food was lovely and good value for money. We sat outside which is a great little sun trap for those rare sunny days in the Lake District. We would high recommend and we will definitely be back .
2598 Opinions
We have been here many times over the years and love it. Dropped in for a drink last week. Wooooah! £9.80 for a Prosecco and a pint of cider shandy is the same price as a pint of cider - about £7. So by that maybe a pint of lemonade is also £7? I’m sure many people stop for a drink while walking in the beautiful lakes but next time we might find another stopping point. Although living in the North East maybe we just have cheaper pubs up here??!!
384 Opinions
Cold and smelled of dogs on arrival. Waited ages to be served and the waitress was more interested on who was at the bar rather than taking our table order for 10 people. Food was very salty and the steak pie in particular was terrible. Every meal as standard/basic or frozen style food. The whole place is run down and miserable. We went off trip advisor reviews as well on a visit to the area and wished we hadn’t. Go to The Pheasant Inn down the road at Allithwaite instead that was lovely food and fab service.