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
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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
Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 0EH
0.3 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBistroBritishFrenchModern EuropeanVegetarian
Luxury Lake District boutique hotel Rothay Manor sits right in the heart of beautiful Ambleside, and boasts an elegant in-house restaurant that serves every ... Find out more
Holbeck Ghyll

Holbeck Ghyll

Ambleside, LA23 1LU
1.5 miles
Bronze BritishModern EuropeanOver £80
What we think
"Fabulous surroundings and stunning views over Lake Windermere are a huge bonus at Holbeck Ghyll, and there’s plenty going on inside this Victoria ..." 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
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
Miller Howe

Miller Howe

Windermere, LA23 1EY
3.7 miles
£50 - £79Afternoon teaBritishModern European
What we think
"This elegant stalwart of the Lakeland hotel & restaurant scene offers stunning views over Windermere to Langdale Pikes, as well as food that is def ..." Read our full review
The Horse and Farrier

The Horse and Farrier

Threlkeld, CA12 4SQ
13.7 miles
£30 - £49British
The Horse and Farrier which for centuries has been welcoming customers lies just off the A66 to the East of Keswick under spectacular Blencathera. ... 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
Burlington's

Burlington's

Windermere, LA23 3LR
7.5 miles
Modern European
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
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
Uplands Restaurant

Uplands Restaurant

Cartmel, LA11 6HD
16.3 miles
BritishModern EuropeanUnder £30
At the Uplands we have a cosy restaurant that is open to residents and non-residents all year round. Our restaurant provides a selection of delicious homema ... Find out more
Hunday Manor Hotel

Hunday Manor Hotel

Town Centre, CA14 4JF
25.8 miles
£50 - £79British
We’ve created our restaurant as just the sort of place where we would want to go. It is welcoming and informal but there is no compromise on food qual ... Find out more
Porto Restaurant

Porto Restaurant

Bowness-on-Windermere, LA23 3EB
4.8 miles
£30 - £49British
The Mardale Inn at St Patrick’s Well

The Mardale Inn at St Patrick’s Well

Penrith, CA10 2RQ
12.2 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
What we think
"Sitting at the southern end of Haweswater, in the village of Bampton where scenes from the cult film classic Withnail & I were shot, this archetypa ..." 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.