165 Restaurants near Windermere

We found 165 restaurants within 29 miles 29 miles of Windermere

Home of the largest natural lake in England, Windermere is a beautiful spot in the Lake District to enjoy nature and eat some delightful dishes. As a popular tourist destination, Windermere contains tons of holiday homes despite the fact that there is only one official village on the waterfront-- aptly named Bowness-on-Windermere. Nevertheless, nineteen islands occupy the lake, meaning that the geography of the area provides a comfortable place to fish, boat, and swim.

 

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TJ’S

TJ’S

Penrith, CA10 2NA
16.4 miles
Park Foot is a family-operated camping and caravan park located a mere mile from Pooley Bridge, marking a proud 70 years in business. Nestled amidst breatht ... Find out more
Hillthwaite

Hillthwaite

Windermere, LA23 2DF
1.3 miles
Welcome to the Hillthwaite restaurant where you will be treated to the very best of European cuisine with a modern twist and a local touch. In the search of ... Find out more
Britannia Inn

Britannia Inn

Ambleside, LA22 9HP
5.8 miles
What we think
"The 400-year-old Britannia Inn started life as a gentleman farmer’s residence before becoming a coaching inn, & it’s now the first stop ..." Read our full review
The Black Bull - Sedbergh

The Black Bull - Sedbergh

Sedbergh, LA10 5BL
16.9 miles
At The Black Bull you can be sure that you’ll leave having enjoyed the finest seasonal and locally sourced produce, drawing inspiration from the uniqu ... Find out more
The Pheasant Inn - Cockermouth

The Pheasant Inn - Cockermouth

Cockermouth, CA13 9YE
23.6 miles
What we think
" This charming 17th-century inn close to Bassenthwaite Lake has pretty much got it all, from a cottage garden for summer cocktails to a chintzy loung ..." Read our full review
The Oddfellows Arms

The Oddfellows Arms

Caldbeck, CA7 8EA
26.3 miles
We are a local pub located in the Lake District, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, dog friendly, accommodation is available, home cooked food. Find out more
The Old Stamp House

The Old Stamp House

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
4.1 miles
What we think
"Local lad Ryan Blackburn was one of Square Meal’s UK Rising Stars when he was cooking at The Cottage in the Wood near Keswick, but he’s now ..." Read our full review
Bella Italia - Lancaster

Bella Italia - Lancaster

Morecambe, LA1 1LH
23.1 miles
Found just down the road from the Grand Theatre in central Lancaster, Bella Italia is an ideal pre-show restaurant. Offering superb value set menus as well ... Find out more
The Bay Horse Inn at Bay Horse

The Bay Horse Inn at Bay Horse

Lancaster, LA2 0HR
28.7 miles
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"The Bay Horse is an ivy-clad, 18th-century, whitewashed pub in a pretty village in the scenic Trough of Bowland that lures drinkers and diners alike wi ..." Read our full review
The Monks Bistro

The Monks Bistro

Grange over Sands, LA11 6QB
12.0 miles
At The Monks Bistro we offer meals of excellent quality and invite you to try our fabulous food. The key to our success is simple: provid ... Find out more
The Howtown Hotel

The Howtown Hotel

Penrith, CA10 2ND
13.8 miles
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"A gong announces the no-choice dinner at this charming hotel at the far end of Ullswater’s southern shore. It might be fruit juice followed by co ..." Read our full review
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At the risk of sounding pretentious, we think William Wordsworth summed up Windermere best when he wrote ' With exultation, at my feet I saw / Lake, islands, promontories, gleaming bays, / A universe of Nature’s fairest forms / Proudly revealed with instantaneous burst, / Magnificent, and beautiful, and gay.'

Beautiful, isn't that? A much better summation of the natural Windermere territory than most SquareMeal editorial team members could muster up.

Windermere itself truly is worth the high praise, as a stunning natural territory boasting of food as exiting as its geography. Though most visitors probably don't visit the Lake District purely because of the food, we are sure that it comes as a welcome surprise that such delicious cuisine can be found here. Windermere boasts of a variety of very quality restaurants, including Michelin star winning Hrishi and Gilpin Spice.

Many of these restaurants take advantage of the fertile land and rich water habitats in the area, favouring the fresh produce and the delicious fish that nature produces. Nevertheless, you won't find only fish shops in the area-- diners in Windermere can enjoy cuisines such as Modern European, Japanese, Thai, or even South African. Though British and seafood places dominate the selection, there are a wide variety of options available within these classifications, and you'll find a castle to dine in as much as a neighborhood chippy. 

It may be difficult to find a place to eat when the nature is so captivating, but don't worry-- SquareMeal is here to help, and we've compiled a list for you of restaurants in Windermere.