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
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BAHA

BAHA

Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3EB
4.8 miles
£30 - £49British
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
Porto Restaurant

Porto Restaurant

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EB
4.8 miles
£30 - £49British
Tower Bank Arms

Tower Bank Arms

Cumbria, LA22 0LE
5.3 miles
Pubs
What we think
" Just a ferry ride across Lake Windermere, Far Sawrey is the essential port of call for thousands of Beatrix Potter fans who make the trip to the Lak ..." Read our full review
The Boathouse - Windermere

The Boathouse - Windermere

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JQ
5.3 miles
£30 - £49British
Enjoy a coffee, light lunch or something a little more substantial as you unwind with a drink overlooking the boats on Windermere Marina. (Subject to curren ... Find out more
Henrock at Linthwaite House

Henrock at Linthwaite House

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA
5.6 miles
£50 - £79BritishModern European
Surrounded by immaculately manicured gardens and boasting stunning views over Lake Windermere, Linthwaite House hotel is the perfect setting for Michelin-st ... Find out more
Purdey's

Purdey's

Ambleside, LA22 9TD
5.6 miles
British
Recognised with 2 AA Rosettes for excellent cuisine, the award-winning Purdey's Restaurant at The Langdale Hotel and Spa showcases local, seasonal produce. ... Find out more
The Terrace Restaurant

The Terrace Restaurant

Ambleside, LA22 9JD
5.6 miles
British
Presenting stunning vistas over the Lake District from the water's edge, The Terrace Restaurant at the Langdale Hotel and Spa invites all diners to enjoy ... Find out more
Stella

Stella

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA
5.6 miles
£50 - £79Italian
At Stella, the innovative new restaurant at Linthwaite House, guests can sample some of the finest cuisine in the Lake District, based on locally sourced an ... Find out more
The Ryebeck Country House and Restaurant

The Ryebeck Country House and Restaurant

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JP
5.7 miles
BritishModern European
Formerly known as Fayrer Garden, this Lakeland retreat is now reaping the benefits of a major refurb and a change of tack, although most of the original tea ... Find out more
The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

The Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 9JY
5.8 miles
Pubs
What we think
" No self-respecting walker or mountaineer can come to the Lakes without taking a pint in the Hiker’s Bar of the ODG. It’s almost defiantly rough & ..." Read our full review
SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel

SOURCE at Gilpin Hotel

Windermere, LA23 3NE
6.0 miles
Gold InternationalModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"The Gilpin Hotel was long synonymous with Hrishikesh Desai and his highly-regarded restaurant HRiSHi, but as of 2023 The Gilpin set about ringing the c ..." Read our full review
Gilpin Spice at Gilpin Hotel

Gilpin Spice at Gilpin Hotel

Windermere, LA23 3NE
6.1 miles
£30 - £49Pan Asian
What we think
"Windermere’s Gilpin Hotel has a fine reputation as an idyllic spa and dining destination, and the hotel decided to ring the changes at the end of ..." Read our full review
The Bluebird Café by the Lake

The Bluebird Café by the Lake

Coniston, LA21 8AN
6.2 miles
BritishUnder £30
What we think
" Named after Donald Campbell’s record-breaking boat, The Bluebird was once a rough-and-ready caff where you could get a decent toasted sarnie before ..." Read our full review
The Yewdale Inn

The Yewdale Inn

Coniston, LA21 8DU
6.2 miles
£30 - £49Italian
Our pub and restaurant offer a fantastic range of seasonal and classic pub dishes, made using only the finest, freshest, locally sourced ingredients. F ... Find out more
Hawkshead Brewery & Beer Hall

Hawkshead Brewery & Beer Hall

Windermere, LA8 9LR
6.9 miles
Pubs
What we think
" ‘Beer from the heart’ is the slogan of the Hawkshead Brewery, where Alex Brodie began brewing commercially in 2002 – after 40 years’ of sampling myr ..." Read our full review
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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.