The best restaurants in South Lakeland North West

Amazing food, amazing staff, beautiful restaurant and fabulous location. Will definitely be back and will certainly recommend it.

We were staying in a little cottage a mile down the road for a week around Cumbria and this was the closest and ended up being one of the best little bolt holes of bliss in the Duddon Valley. So welcoming, it became a local for my husband and I and if we ever move up there, we’ll be back in being local like a shot. The food was extensive with a separate superb vegetarian and vegan menu. I have been struggling with a mutated smell and taste for two years and they were so accommodating when I asked for 3 chips with my curry, and 3 was what I had on the plate. Perfect, made us and all of them laugh. I love the sincerity here and the comforting vibe. I actually feel quite bereft we don’t live next door it’s so good.

We popped in for a very late lunch and had the best Cullen skunk we have ever tasted. We were offered a choice of a roll of a cheese scone with it. The owners were very friendly and surprised us with 6 scones on the house to take away......they were freshly made every day and would not be served the next day. We are occasional visitors and have never been disappointed with the food and the welcome.

Came here after reading the reviews. Really enjoyed what we had (full breakfast and bacon barm), excellent coffee and friendly service - would visit again.

Amazing coffee! Exceptional service from a lovely lady called dawn. Really friendly and a cozy environment. Best place for coffee in ambleside.

Place beautiful . Staff great Claire and johnathan are great

We have been to the picnic box on many occasions now, every time we visit Ambleside! We normally buy jacket potatoes and the home-made fillings are amazing both in quantity and quality. The overall price of the food makes this an extremely good value lunch. We will continue to use this as as our go to lunch when in Ambleside

What a beautiful venue, a garden full of interest, mature shrubs and towering bronzes... A warm welcome inside, staff quietly efficient, friendly and polite a real treat. We opted for starters and shared the Dexter beef.... Followed by desserts, and a lovely cup of tea.... The quality of the food, it's obvious freshness was a real delight.... Ask for extra gravy it's delicious.... Overall a 10 out of ten. The best lunch and no washing up a real treat x

We had a mixture of vegan and vegetarian breakfast options served all day. All were superb. Lovely coffee and great service as well

Delicious food - we had the breakfast menu and it was great. Staff very friendly and attentive. Pleasant ambiance too. Recommend.

Dog friendly cafe/bar with inside and outside seating and a history of Bonnie Prnce Charlie. Lovely food selection and cake; staff couldn't be more helpful and the birds enjoyed our crumbs! 😋

Honestly the BEST pizza we have ever had! Come to Windermere 2 weeks ago to stay at the caravan with the kids first time trying base and we loved it so we booked to come back 2 weeks after just so we could have the pizza again 🤤 UNREALLLLL

Outstanding food! My partner and I really enjoyed our visit here. We didn’t stay in the hotel but would consider it on our next visit. The staff were really lovely and made us feel very welcome. We both had starters- I had Pork Cheeks and my boyfriend had Camembert- both were incredible! For mains I had Chicken, Bacon, Leek Pie which came with sautéed potatoes, green beans and gravy. My boyfriend had Fillet Steak, which came with chips, tomatoes, broccoli, mushroom purée and he asked for a Wine Sauce. Wow! Both our meals were fantastic. We had no room for pudding but what we ate was very well worth it and we will be back!

A very welcome cup of tea after a rather wet day of walking. The owner was welcoming and very kindly let me wait in the tearoom for my lift. They seem to have a good selection of things to eat and drink. Recommended.

The Wensleydale Rarebit is gorgeous. Cappuccino really good. Two happy customers. Got to add Dog Friendly and is also licensed if your partial to the odd glass of wine.