The best restaurants in Ambleside and Grasmere South Lakeland North West

The best Bakewell slice I have ever eaten! Absolutely delicious. Exceeded expectations. Will be back next time in Ambleside

Visited 3 times in the week after Christmas and it was consistently very good! The homemade soup with crusty bread is a must. Beware if you go late the soup may have run out! Would definitely recommend the bacon roll with so much lovely bacon. Coffee is also excellent!

My wife and I are regular visitors to Grasmere and make a point of visiting Lucia's every time. If you're not familiar with their set up, they have a tiny takeaway shop on the village green and a larger shop around the corner where they have a few stools in the window where you can have a coffee and cake while watching the world go by. Their coffee is probably the best in Grasmere and their bacon and egg foccacias are to die for. Oh, and the cakes aren't bad either 😋. Take your own cup and you get 20p off your drink 👍🏽.

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.

Love this place, have been going since it first opened. Style, atmosphere and location is perfect. Great views, easy walking distance to Elterwater, Chapel Stile, Grasmere and Ambleside. Food is always delicious, good portion size and nice menu variation. Cocktails are good and highly recommend the gin and vodka from the nearby distillery. Staff are warm and friendly with good service. Cosy fire in winter.

Tacos Del Sol is one of my favourite places to eat whenever I’m in Ambleside. Chris and Marisol, who run it, have created something special here—it’s simple, cosy, and the food is genuinely incredible. Their tacos and burritos are always packed with flavour. The chicken and beef are perfectly cooked and full of seasoning, and the guacamole and salsa pico de gallo are so fresh that they stand out in every bite. They also make quesadillas and nachos, which are just as good if you’re in the mood for something different. There’s a small selection of drinks, including soft drinks, craft beer from local breweries, and tequila. It’s not a huge menu, but it feels thoughtfully chosen and complements the food really well. The space itself has a relaxed vibe, with around eight seats inside where you can sit back and enjoy the atmosphere. It’s a nice spot to slow down and take your time, and there’s even a bench outside if you’d rather eat in the fresh air or take your order to go. Chris and Marisol are always so friendly, and their passion for what they do really shows. It’s the kind of place that keeps me coming back because it feels like more than just a meal—it’s always a great experience.

Great value, fresh and delicious - we’ll definitely be coming back! If you’re looking for something around Ambleside/Grasmere/Windermere affordable and without any fuss look no further!

We want to thank you all for being part of Sailingdinner Cruises David an I have loved every minute of our time with you all and we will miss you but thank you for some wonderful times an allowing us to be a part of making wonderful memories ... On the positive side we have friends of ours Andy & Mel who are doing Tapas & vine or cheeses & Wine which David an I have agreed to join with at times you can call Andy on 07805 515745 to see all what he an Mel will be providing.. we wish you both the Very best an look forward to being on hand at times David & Veronica ⛵️⛵️⛵️

We stumbled upon this little place whilst wandering round Ambleside and it was absolutely amazing! The food was delicious, great value for money and the lady who served us was so lovely :)

Sorprendido de descubrir que pudimos conseguir esto en nuestro viaje de campamento al campamento de Low Wray la semana pasada, y por mucho que disfrutemos cocinando sobre el fuego del campamento, fue un descanso muy bienvenido para los padres (!!) Y los niños (de 13 años y 10) no podría haber sido más feliz ya que aman su pizza. Así que probamos el Hawaiian, el Margherita y sus Pepperoni y todos se declararon deliciosos. Muy bien hecho Al Fresco, pero lástima del National Trust por cancelar su contrato: esta es su última temporada en el campamento. Tenemos la intención de escribir y quejarnos al NT en cuanto a una organización benéfica que pretende defender al proveedor / productor local, esto obviamente no es así.

We came across this ice cream place en-route our walk to the Ambleside lake. Its not just that it was conveniently located , the lady who served was so pleasant and friendly , it gave us the energy for rest of the walk.

We've had some amazing meals at top restaurants all over the world, including a 21 course meal at a three michelin star restaurant, but honestly, I think this one was the best ever. We've been to the Stamp house twice before and as soon as we knew we were coming to the Lakes this weekend, I was on the website at 5am as soon as the reservations for March opened, making sure I could book us a table. We talked to the sommellier about our favourite types of wine and he suggested a few modest ones but we really pushed the boat out and ordered a bottle of Nosotros Malbec, which was utterly amazing. Im going to have to get my wife this for Christmas now ! He was so enthusiastic about this wine that it made it even better. We started with two amuse bouche, my cheese one just melted in my mouth and was so flavoursome. Then wonderful baked hot bread ( I had two ! ) a fish started, an onion tart with broth, three more savoury dishes ( mainly fish as per my request ) and then three amazing desserts, each one creamier and tastier than the last. The final one was macaroons with cream and sauce for me and glazed pineapple cubes for my wife. Her meal was completely vegan and I know shes enjoyed it when I dont get offered any. I didnt get a crumb ! Each dish was a decent size and so full of flavour. Superb presentation and perfect service. We rounded off the meal with a glass of port. The price - under £100. Just amazing. Simply cant wait to go back !

Nice coffee and very helpful and friendly service

Warmly welcomed and served quickly despite being busy. Coffee was delicious and served in a quirky cup with cute teaspoon, really nice attention to detail here. Sandwich was well filled and tasted (bacon, lettuce, tomato, avocado). We ordered cakes to go - banana, choc and baileys and chocolate peanut butter. Both delicious!

Amazing pies and lovely staff. Highly recommended.