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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The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6UN
21.7 miles
The Royal Oak offers excellent British Pub food served in our 60 seater restaurant, in our cosy lounge in front of a real log fire, in our dog friendly tap ... Find out more
The Trout Hotel Bistro

The Trout Hotel Bistro

Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ
23.1 miles
The Terrace Bistro offers guests a spacious and contemporary setting to relish in exceptional food and drink in the company of loved ones.   Cont ... Find out more
Henrock at Linthwaite House

Henrock at Linthwaite House

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JA
5.6 miles
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
Gillam's Tea Room

Gillam's Tea Room

Unknown, LA12 7LT
17.0 miles
What we think
"The Gillam family has been trading tea & coffee in Ulverston since 1892, as the original sepia photographs on the walls of this friendly tearoom te ..." Read our full review
Now or Never (by Journey Social)

Now or Never (by Journey Social)

Lancaster, LA1 1EW
27.0 miles
Now or Never is an innovative new dining concept opening in Lancaster's city centre from the team behind Journey Social, an already well-established local b ... 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
The Albion - Milnthorpe

The Albion - Milnthorpe

Milnthorpe, LA5 0HA
16.4 miles
Nestling on the shore of the beautiful Kent Estuary, The Albion boasts stunning views over the water – it’s the perfect spot to unwind and maybe ... Find out more
Clare House

Clare House

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 7HQ
16.7 miles
A relaxing & charming haven, set in breathtaking scenery in this idyllic corner of the lakes. Find out more
The Ryebeck Country House and Restaurant

The Ryebeck Country House and Restaurant

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3JP
5.7 miles
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 Wasdale Head Inn

The Wasdale Head Inn

Holmrook, CA20 1EX
12.2 miles
What we think
" You can’t miss this pub at the very end of the single-track road into Wasdale; it has the word ‘inn’ painted in huge black letters on its whitewashe ..." Read our full review
Merienda

Merienda

Town Centre, CA12 5JD
13.8 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
Flock In Tea Rooms

Flock In Tea Rooms

Keswick, CA12 5XB
10.0 miles
What we think
" Joe Relph is a prize-winning farmer of Herdwick sheep, the native breed of Cumbria. Together with his wife Hazel, they run an immaculate B&B as ..." Read our full review
The Coach House Restaurant

The Coach House Restaurant

Keswick, CA12 4QG
18.2 miles
Situated between Skiddaw and Bassenthwaite Lake, The Coach House Restaurant is located in some of the best scenery to be found in the Northern Lakes. W ... Find out more
The Borough

The Borough

Morecambe, LA1 1PP
27.1 miles
Situated in the historic county of Lancashire, The Borough is a bustling pub that has been voted the best pub in Lancaster by the Lancaster Guardian. Offeri ... 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.