The best restaurants in South Lakeland North West

The food and hospitality were exceptional. Steam Coniston offers something different and genuine to the village and I cannot recomment it highly enough.

Epic! Oozes with personality. Delicious loose leaf tea in a quirky tea pot with cute cups. Home made, lop-sided, delicious fruit scone, re-warmed properly in the oven, not a microwave. Thick clotted cream, strawberry jam and a sliced strawberry to go on top. What’s not to love?

It was our second visit for afternoon tea at Cedar Manor with our first visit being 2 years ago and it was just as wonderful. Such a beautiful place with the best, most delicious afternoon tea. They are so welcoming and Cedar Manor is just beautiful. Thank you again for a lovely visit. We will definitely come again!

Sometimes you find the very best things in the unlikeliest places. That is the case with Tacos del Sol. Remarkably good, authentic Mexico City street food with fresh ingredients and friendly staff. The owners are from San Diego and Mexico City, respectively, and they know good Mexican food. Put this place at the top of your list for lunch in Ambleside.

First time trying this place and it did not disappoint. Hot, delicious take-away. Would definitely recommend. Thank you

Couldn’t fault it. This was my first Michelin experience. Every single dish was beautiful. The price is actually cheap for how amazing the food is. Well worth it.

This is such a great place to go after a hike or just a treat. We have been many times and this is the best ice-cream in the Lakes. Staying in Hawkshead we knew there was a shop near by for our ice cream needs. The ice cream shop was the only reason why we stayed in Hawkshead this time . The first time we went on this trip there was a queue but the young lad handled it very well. The ice cream is always so delicious and well worth the price( it's a great price to what you get in London) and you get a massive scoop. Always friendly staff and very clean and hygienic shop. Awesome ice cream even when it's raining

We were very warmy greeted. All the staff seemd very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them. We opted for the set meal for two and every course was freshly cooked and served piping hot. Very tasty meal which we thoroughly enjoyed and would cetainly return again.

Called today, Sunday, the young girl served me a small amount of Ice cream, about 40% less than usual, exactly the same happened last week. I won't be calling here again.

Delicious food, super helpful Service. Great lunch!

Lovely food but extortionate prices! We had 2 sourdough bread toasts , a pot of tea, a glass of squash, and 2 cakes and it came to almost £39!!!! I could have had a cooked lunch for the same price. There was also a hair in the meal.

I can't praise this Cafe highly enough. Right from our first visit, the service has been excellent and the staff very, very friendly. The food is always delicious and excellent value. The Cafe also has such a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere that it has now become a regular place for my wife and I to go for a tasty breakfast or an afternoon snack, relax, and also get to meet other locals. But don't think twice if you're not a local but just visiting the area, the staff are such lovely people they will make you feel so welcome. And, very important for us, it's dog friendly.

We love it here! Perfect spot for breakfast. I had a wonderful pancake stack and my partner had a halloumi & bacon roll - both delicious! Great for a post-walk treat. The team are all lovely too - super friendly, attentive and the place is spotlessly clean and nicely decorated as well. Very dog friendly and lots of space for families too.

A really great find! Pizzas are excellent, the staff are so friendly and the place is really cosy. This will be our go to place when we're in Kendal.

Good strong coffee, excellent home made cakes, service with a smile! We were made to feel welcome, and took another cake home with us.