The best restaurants in Allerdale North West

Amazing find! Ate here last night after staying in Rosthwaite and having limited options as we had not booked anywhere in advance. We were greater by really friendly staff, a cosy informal atmosphere and a great menu. I am usually a bit dubious about pub fish and chippy, usually preferring to go to an actual chippy, but WOW! They were amazing! We were both really impressed. Great portions after a day walking in Borrowdale and so so tasty. Good range of beers on tap too.

The Ladore Falls is a lovely old hotel which we have enjoyed a number of times over the years. My wife and I are an elderly retires business couple and booked a three night stay from September 8th 2020. Jane is recovering from major abdominal surgery and the trip was her first few days away after many weeks. We arrived after a 120 mile trip at 5pm tired and parked my wife’s modesty sized red sports car outside the main entrance while we unloaded our luggage. we queued at the reception desk and I asked if someone could help with 2 suit cases and 2 suit bags. A member of staff said she would try to accommodate us. At this point we were unfortunate enough to meet the General Manager although he did not introduce himself as such. “No we cannot help with luggage it may be contaminated” was his response. We moved towards the lift and he said “ I hope you are not going to leave your car there too long”. He was not impolite, just cold and totally disinterested. I asked how would people with more serious disabilities would manage. His response was “They simply wouldn’t come here”was his response. The lift holds 2 people and with luggage is very difficult especially as I have a chronic back condition. We arrived at room 331 and as we opened the door found another flight of narrow stairs to the room. By this time we were both exhausted. The room was comfortable but a little dated and there was a magnificent view over the lake. We found no soap in the bathroom and the shower tray had black mould around the edges. We found the bar area comfortable and the staff friendly and attentive if a little over familiar. As we sat there over a bottle of wine it was obvious that there was a training program. A number of people complained about wrong orders and excessive waits. Dinner on the first night was excellent. Food quality was good and the restaurant manager was first class. Dinner on the second night was also good but we waited 40 minutes between courses. Breakfast on both the mornings of our stay was first class. When we arrived back to the hotel after our first day we found dirty towels, dirty wine glasses, still no soap and an unmade bed. I tried for 10 minutes to contact reception with no response. We were eventually told that that because of COVID rooms were only serviced every third day. It was at this point we decided to go home and forego our final nights stay. We asked to see the manager and eventually a gentleman called Ritchie interviewed us and agreed to refund £320. He said COVID had presented great difficulties, which of course we understand. East European staff had returned home after lockdown. New summer staff had been recruited on the hotel reopening but with little or no time to train them properly. Government and head office policy was changing daily which was causing difficulty in running the business. Our conclusion is one of understanding, but also disappointment. £960 for a three night stay under these conditions is not acceptable. Had the general manager been more understanding and informative at the start we would probably have stayed the three nights. Our 6 star hotel in Beverley is the place we will remain for the foreseeable future. We did get one night refund for £320 for the night we didn’t stayRead lessDate of experience: September 2020

In Silloth with my wife and family on the weekend and we decided to have a take away. We decided to have 'Fish & Chips' and we sat and ate them at one of the tables on 'The Green', they were really fresh and tasty. Can't wait to go back in the future.

Having visited Grange River Cafe, I am at a loss to reconcile the poor reviews which I have read. I have visited this beautiful cafe on several occasions over a number of years both with my family/ children and as a solo walker, at the end of many a walk in the Borrowdale area, I have always looked forward to ending my walk sitting having tea and scones on a fine day or one of the excellent homemade soups on a wet one. I have spent many a good conversation with both the Lady and Gentleman owners who have always been not only courteous, but engaged in good conversation.

We stopped by in the morning for a sausage, bacon and egg roll and mocha. We sat outside as it was a but tight indoors for more than a couple of people. The food was decent. A nice runny egg and tasty sausage and bacon. Well-filled as well. The mocha was ok. Not the best I've had but passable on a cold day to wash down the roll. Not a bad little place where I'd happily go again for the breakfast roll.

Absolutely beautiful. Definitely recommend it. Had the curry and game cottage pie. One of tbe best meals in the lakes Sat in the garden .

My husband, myself and our 13 year old son visited The Brasserie two days ago on a Saturday evening. We were able to walk from our cottage accomadation to the Brasserie. On arrival to the venue we were very impressed by the beautiful driveway leading down to the Brasserie. The whole establishment is obviously very well kept with beautiful spring flowers and plants and lovely lighting down the drive. On entering the Brasserie however, we were suprised that the decor didnt appear to match the rest of the hotel. We were approached by a friendly waiter on arrival who took our drinks and food order promptly. He checked we were all ok during the first half of our meal and we felt his interactions with us were appropriate, not too overpowering or disinterested. My husband ordered the mushroom stroganoff. He felt it was quite ordinary and bland. I ordered the brushetta and a side portion of fries. I felt the brushetta was overpriced but the fries were beautiful. My son ordered the pizza which he said was really tasty! During the meal.another member of staff( female) arrived and we have to say it was quite an experience! We had ordered a second round of drinks. I had ordere a lakes gin and a small bottle of fever tree ginger ale to mix it with. I was allowing my son to taste the ginger ale from the bottle. The waitress appeared out of nowhere and snatched the bottle from his hand with a resounding"no!" It shocked us all! We reassured her that this was not an alcoholuc drink. She then commented in quite a rude manner when my husband wiped his nose gently on a napkin and also told us later on during the meal that she was used to working in the " posh restaurant". During our meal she stood over us on several.occasions which we felt was inappropriate and a bit unnerving! We felt she would benefit from some more training from more experienced members of staff. We did realise she was young and and was probably trying to.please (.a little too much). We were very patient with her but felt there may be future guests who may not be quite so tolerant! A little later during the evening my husband and our son went to use the toilet closest to the Brasserie. They came back and both told me there was smashed glass on the floor and a dirty nappy. My husband reported this to a member of staff from the spa team. On leaving the Brasserie we walked through to the hotel reception as we were all so concerned about the state of the toilet and wanted to ensure it had been sorted and the message had got trough. The lady on hotel reception didnt appear to know anything about this but we did see her promptly speaking to another hotel member of staff after our conversation. The only other disappointing part to.our meal was the cheeseboard. It sounded fantastic on the Brasserie menu but when it arrived we were informed that some of the cheeses were not available. The waiter did however add a few extra for us but we felt this could have been mentioned before we went ahead with the order. Sadly it was a disappointing experience as it could be a fabulous setting within the grounds of an obviously gorgeous hotel.

Meal for 3 was very good - nice selection and all dishes were prepared well and tasted good. Overall an enjoyable meal at a reasonable price. Two containers of rice perhaps too much. One noodle would have improved it.

The order was due for collection at 6:15, we got it at 6:40. Apparently waiting for chips?? Everything else had been ready since before 6:15 as we got there just before 6:10 and it was all sitting out, so you can imagine how cold it all was by 6:40. After a blast in the microwave, 5 of us sat down to the takeaway. The aromatic duck was almost inedible it was that salty. The sweet and sour had no taste. One meal got a free fried rice and I opted for the “large fried rice” which cost a supplement so I could share with my girlfriend. It did come in a larger carton but there was less rice in the large than what there was in the regular so what I paid extra for is beyond me. Very disappointing, I told a few friends of the experience and they had all had similar unfortunately. Used to be the best around so it’s a shame.

I was a bit tired after a fraught drive from Scotland in torrential rain, so stopped off at The Lakes Tea Room for a coffee. £.6.35 for a regular cappucino and a Mars bar cake isn't bad these days, and I notice they do specials like Cumberland sausage and mash for £11.95, which is quite reasoonable. Nice enough place to stop off for a coffee or a meal and popular with locals and tourists. I'd call back again as the staff were friendly and I didn't have to wait too long for a table.

You could never call the Fletcher Christian a cosy pub. It is a large, modern bar with background music and multiple televisions showing sport in abundance. In pubs like this it really depends on who else is in at any particular time and we were perhaps unlucky to have to negotiate smokers congregating on the front door step and then being sat near a bunch of blokes whose language was both loud and ripe. Our lagers however were crisp and fresh and the service friendly and efficient.

Yet another meal from pearl city, always delish, usually try a different meal along with all the usuals (stuck in our ways) will return again and again

Despite the Latin name, I’d guess that this takeaway is more Turkish in origin than Mexican or Spanish. But that doesn’t matter a jot. What matters is the quality of the food and I must say that our chicken kebab with salad and mixed sauces was fantastic. It was perfectly cooked, substantial and delicious. Service was friendly and quick. This was our first visit here and we will certainly use it again when next in Cockermouth.

Waste of time only place in workington that is useless at getting orders wrong , always phoning them because something is either missing or wrong order try having a conversation with them might aswell talk to the wall

Been here several times and will return - Workington has few eateries and was suprised and very pleased to find somewhere doing mexican, and that was open on a mid-week evening when the town is dead. Food is generally very good, tasty, fresh, with decent portions and a good selection at very reasonable prices. This is not a chain texmex restuarant, so don't expect the usual formula environment or menu - both of which are a good thing as far as I'm concerned. Being mid week it was quiet, but I could imagine a busy weekend would 'up' the atmosphere, and it would be fun to go with a group of friends. This is a family run business, they work really hard and are to be admired for giving it a go - it's not perfect in all respects, but staff have always been really great, make you very welcome and want you to have a great time, lovely people who I will continue to support, and enjoy eating with.