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.

Excellent food, we had fruit scones with ham and cream delicious. lovely coffee served in elegant cups,and very dog friendly

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.

Jaw dropping food, wonderful service! We will be back. Lovely chilled environment. Would recommend to anyone and everyone. The goujons were stunning.😍

On our little trip away to Ambleside, we heard that this small family run business was the best spot to eat in the town so we had to try it. The takeout style of this restaurant was incredibly effective with little seating inside and a small bar where you order your food and drinks and talk to the owner whilst you order your food. We ordered a beef quesadilla, a chicken quesadilla, a beef burrito and 3 chicken tacos which came to around £43 which was so worth it. Food and service was an absolute 10/10, will most definitely be returning when we come back to Ambleside in the near future.

Visited with 5 mates for an evening meal. None of us had ever eaten at Barua before but had heard good things. Wow, we were not disappointed!!!! Firstly, the staff here made our night what it was before we'd even ordered our food. The lass who looked after our table was brilliant. So helpful and really good at her job. Sorry, I've forgotten her name. The food was next level. We asked the manager Kal to recommend a selection of food for our table, and he nailed it. We all absolutely loved it. Thanks to everyone, we will be back. So different to anything else on offer in the area. Xx

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.

This is my first time at your restaurant. Your food is amazing. More importantly, your restaurant's service is very nice. I never thought it would be like this.

What a gem! The service was nothing but great! Really friendly and welcoming. My partner and I had full breakfasts which were really nice. While waiting the waiter popped over to show off a freshly baked quiche. Couldn't resist and ordered a sliced to go. Once ready to pay we have spotted all the lovely cakes on display. Couldn't resist either and got couple to t/a. Amazing!!! Lemon drizzle 😍 I would love an option for hash brown with my breakfast, but that's because on top of cakes I love potatoes ;) Hash browns or not its a must visit when around Ambleside!!! Also coffee is yum!

Busy cafe with lovely cosy atmosphere. Managed to get a seat inside within 5 minutes. Aiden was very welcoming and efficient. Food was lovely and good quality. Cakes looked delicious but didn't try. Coffee is amazing if that's all you need. Enjoy