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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The Lodge Restaurant at Tweedies

The Lodge Restaurant at Tweedies

Grasmere, LA22 9SW
3.3 miles
With friends, family, your trusted four-legged companion or simply a cheeky quiet pint on your own. Tweedies bar is the perfect setting for you to enjoy y ... Find out more
The Commodore Inn

The Commodore Inn

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6DY
16.4 miles
Our Menu is all about putting that twist on British Classics. Our ethos is simple, we want you to have Proper Steak & Ale Pie, but we want that pie to b ... Find out more
The Lodge at Lancaster

The Lodge at Lancaster

Lancaster, LA2 6AZ
24.6 miles
welcome to the lodgea beautiful 19th century hotel & restaurant on the outskirts of Lancaster with views to Morcambe bay & the south lakes Find out more
The Pig & Whistle Cartmel

The Pig & Whistle Cartmel

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PL
15.9 miles
What we think
"Like Heston Blumenthal in Bray, Simon Rogan is taking a firm grip on his adopted village and its local eateries. With Michelin-starred L’Enclume ..." Read our full review
Plato's

Plato's

Carnforth, LA6 2AT
21.5 miles
The Bay Horse

The Bay Horse

Ulverston, LA12 9EL
16.9 miles
Over the years we have become synonymous for our cooking and indeed the food we prepare and serve is, in our eyes, the true meaning of our existence. All p ... Find out more
Porto Restaurant

Porto Restaurant

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EB
4.8 miles
Old Crown Pub

Old Crown Pub

Wigton, CA7 8JN
21.6 miles
What we think
"Walking into the this village pub on the northern edge of the Lakes, just beneath the Caldbeck Fells, you might think it was simply a regular boozer se ..." Read our full review
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 Derwent Restaurant

The Derwent Restaurant

Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ
23.1 miles
The Derwent Restaurant is an elegant and opulent venue offering full a la carte dining. If you would like to book a table for 8 guests and above, or have an ... Find out more
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
Walton's Bar & Grill

Walton's Bar & Grill

Kendal, LA9 4BD
11.2 miles
The menu at Walton’s Bar & Grill changes frequently and includes seasonal specials according to availability from local suppliers and therefor ... Find out more
The Cornerhouse

The Cornerhouse

Lancaster, LA1 1EG
27.0 miles
Our Main Menu comprises of classic British dishes, pastas, pizzas, and a good selection of lighter bites and nibbles to eat tapas style. This is ava ... 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
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
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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.