163 Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 163 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
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Plato's

Plato's

Carnforth, LA6 2AT
21.5 miles
£30 - £49British
Avanti

Avanti

Carnforth, LA6 2AH
21.5 miles
£30 - £49Mediterranean
At Avanti, the team presents an extensive array of genuine Mediterranean delicacies, featuring homemade stone-baked pizzas, freshly crafted pasta, succulent ... Find out more
Old Crown Pub

Old Crown Pub

Wigton, CA7 8JN
21.6 miles
£30 - £49Pubs
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
The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak

Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6UN
21.7 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
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 Oddfellows Arms

The Oddfellows Arms

Caldbeck, CA7 8EA
22.4 miles
BritishBurgersUnder £30
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 Castle Bar

The Castle Bar

Cockermouth, CA13 9NQ
22.9 miles
£30 - £49BritishInternational
The Castle Bar Pub Restaurant in Cockermouth is a beautiful 16th century building that has been renovated to become one of Cockermouth’s lead ... Find out more
Merienda - Cockermouth

Merienda - Cockermouth

Cockermouth, CA12 5JD
22.9 miles
£30 - £49British
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 Highland Drove Inn

The Highland Drove Inn

penrith, CA119NA
23.0 miles
£30 - £49British
Great food and a charming ambiance with a touch of nostalgia in the air. The Highland Drove Inn is located in a 18th century coaching house with views of th ... Find out more
The Terrace Bar & Bistro

The Terrace Bar & Bistro

Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ
23.1 miles
£30 - £49BritishModern European
The Terrace Bistro & Bar is a relaxed and vibrant casual dining venue with stunning interiors, an outside courtyard and an all-weather seating area. The ... Find out more
The Trout Hotel Bistro

The Trout Hotel Bistro

Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ
23.1 miles
£50 - £79International
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
The Derwent Restaurant

The Derwent Restaurant

Cockermouth, CA13 0EJ
23.1 miles
£30 - £49BritishInternational
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 Highwayman

The Highwayman

Unknown, LA6 2RJ
23.2 miles
£50 - £79Gastropub
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
Sandford Arms

Sandford Arms

Appleby in Westmoreland, CA16 6NR
23.2 miles
£30 - £49British
The Sandford Arms was frequented by William de Sandford during the reign of King Edward I and remains just as welcoming today. As you drive into the Haml ... Find out more
The Royal

The Royal

Carnforth, LA5 8DQ
23.2 miles
£30 - £49British
At The Royal Hotel in Bolton le Sands, we pride ourselves on catering for all your needs in a warm and friendly environment. Our caring staff will ensure t ... Find out more
Far Pavilion Restaurant

Far Pavilion Restaurant

Bolton-le-Sands, LA5 8JA
23.4 miles
IndianUnder £30Vegetarian
Here at Far Pavilion, we are constantly striving to improve our service and quality in order to give our customers the very best experience. As a ... 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.