The best restaurants in Ambleside and Grasmere South Lakeland North West

We loved this place! Excellent range of hot and cold lunch choices and an equally good selection of cheeses. Staff were friendly and helpful- and it was easy to choose really healthy local produce if you wanted to.

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.

Outstanding food delightfully served and paired with great wines in beautiful surroundings

Amazing! Service was great, tomato and chilli soup was the best soup I've ever had. Michael and a young guy with brown hair served us. 10/10

A lovely little cafe with the loveliest of staff. I visited here after a snowy climb up Dollywaggon Pike looking for some much needed warmth. Following the recommendation from a waiter, I had the 58% hot chocolate which was beautifully rich. Sat next to the fire, listening to the music, the atmosphere was so cosy and perfect for these colder afternoons!

Pies looked delicious, never got to try them as they didn’t take cash .