161 Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 161 restaurants within 29 miles 29 miles of Ambleside

Ambleside is a small town in Cumbria, which marks the head of Windermere, England’s largest lake clocking in at an astonishing 10.5 miles long. The Lake District is among one of the most popular holiday destinations in the UK, loved by ramblers, cross country walkers and campers alike. Ambleside may be small, but the town has plenty of restaurants worthy of a visit. Ambleside restaurants range from high-end affairs headed up by celebrity chefs which have been awarded Michelin stars, through to cosy independent bistros. This means that the area can cater to pretty much your every culinary whim, whether you are in the mood for a once-in-a-lifetime tasting menu full of pomp and precision, or you just want a plate of something hot from a crowd-pleasing menu.

Check out all of our local Ambleside restaurants below and we are sure that at least one will catch your attention.

 Restaurants near Ambleside
 Restaurants near Ambleside
 Restaurants near Ambleside
 Restaurants near Ambleside
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Burlington's

Burlington's

Windermere, LA23 3LR
7.5 miles
Burlingtons Restaurant at the Beech Hill Hotel is situated on the east shore of Lake Windermere and offers breathtaking views across the lake to Coniston ... Find out more
Holiday Inn Lancaster

Holiday Inn Lancaster

Lancaster, LA1 3RA
25.8 miles
Wake up with a buffet breakfast in the relaxed open lobby, or order British or continental dishes for dinner. You can dine alfresco on the terrace, ta ... Find out more
The Newby Bridge Hotel and Restaurant

The Newby Bridge Hotel and Restaurant

Newby Bridge, LA128NA
11.1 miles
Also open to non-residents, our newly refurbished Garden View Restaurant, overlooking the Mediterranean gardens, is back open for business. This, on ... Find out more
Merienda - Cockermouth

Merienda - Cockermouth

Cockermouth, CA12 5JD
22.9 miles
We provide a range of fare from coffee cakes and sandwiches to our eclectic evening menu, wine and beer. Our food is well travelled, our aim has been to hav ... Find out more
The Highwayman

The Highwayman

Unknown, LA6 2RJ
23.2 miles
What we think
"Set up by Nigel Haworth and Craig Bancroft from Michelin-starred Northcote, the Ribble Valley Inns stable now has several gastropubs in the region &nda ..." Read our full review
Pappy's Taco Bar

Pappy's Taco Bar

Kendal, LA9 4ND
11.1 miles
Pappy’s Taco Bar is a Tex-Mex taco bar located in Kendal, Cumbria, serving authentic tacos filled with Texas barbecued meat, Mexican accompaniments an ... Find out more
BAHA

BAHA

Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3EB
4.8 miles
Spread over three floors in Windermere is the impressive BAHA, a one-stop-shop for live entertainment, food and flowing drinks. The menu is a little differe ... Find out more
The Hare & Hounds

The Hare & Hounds

Windermere, LA11 6NN
9.4 miles
What we think
"Nestled in a fold of the stunning Winster Valley, just a couple of miles from Windermere, this handsome, whitewashed coaching inn has received a consid ..." Read our full review
The Ivy House Restaurant

The Ivy House Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 5SY
15.1 miles
The Honest Lawyer dates all the way back in the Cockermouth history books to the Tudor period, when it served as the cells of the town’s old Court Hou ... Find out more
The Derby Arms

The Derby Arms

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6RH
13.7 miles
The Derby Arms joined the Ainscoughs portfolio in December 2008 after extensive restoration and in keeping with the Ainscough reputation, we serve good ... Find out more
BOTANICA

BOTANICA

Carnforth, LA6 2AJ
21.5 miles
BOTANICA is based in Kirkby Lonsdale, and is a perfect place to meet loved ones for a special occasion, whether you're looking for great drinks, excellent f ... Find out more
Masons Arms

Masons Arms

Unknown, LA11 6NW
9.3 miles
What we think
"The well-loved Masons Arms is a Cumbrian classic. Perched on the hillside with Lakeland views in all directions, the setting is glorious & the inte ..." Read our full review
Victorian House Hotel

Victorian House Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 9TA
3.3 miles
Located in the heart of the English Lake District Victorian House captures the gothic romanticism of the landscape yet provides warm home-style and comfort. ... Find out more
Buccelli's

Buccelli's

Lancaster, LA1 1LP
27.0 miles
Buccelli’s is a combination of Italian caffe’, Sandwich/Panini Bar and Delicatessen. It also is licensed to serve alcohol. Our products reflect ... Find out more
Priory Hotel

Priory Hotel

Grange over Sands, LA11 6QB
15.8 miles
Ideally situated in the heart of Cartmel village within walking distance of everything that Cartmel has to offer, the newly refurbished hotel has ... Find out more
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The best Ambleside restaurants offer a reprieve from a long day of exploring the stunning natural landscape of the area, whether you are making your way around on foot, by bicycle or car. When you think of restaurants in Ambleside, your mind might immediately wander to the upmarket restaurants here which attract much attention from both local and national media. However, there are plenty more casual Ambleside restaurants on the, ahem, table, including restaurants which welcome families with children and even our four-legged friends.

As with all popular UK holiday destinations, Ambleside restaurants often double up as hotels, bed and breakfasts and restaurants with rooms, making them perfect for overnight stays or long weekends. Check out our full list of restaurants in Ambleside above and click through to each individual listing to learn more about each restaurant, including the opening times, menus and pictures of the food, drinks and interiors.