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109 Restaurants near Ambleside

We found 109 restaurants within 28 miles 28 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.

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Restaurants near Ambleside
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Featured L'Enclume

L'Enclume

Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6PZ
15.7 miles
Gold BritishOver £80
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Featured The Punchbowl Inn & Restaurant

The Punchbowl Inn & Restaurant

Kendal, LA8 8HR
9.1 miles
£30 - £49British
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Featured Rogan & Co

Rogan & Co

Cartmel, LA11 6QD
15.8 miles
Silver £30 - £49Modern European
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Lake Road Kitchen

Lake Road Kitchen

Ambleside, LA22 0AD
0.1 miles
Gold £50 - £79Modern European
What we think
"‘Hyper-seasonal, climatically local cooking’ is the name of the game here, which means a tuned-in zeitgeist-hugging amalgam of ‘prese ..." Read our full review
Fellinis

Fellinis

Ambleside, LA22 9AD
0.2 miles
£50 - £79MediterraneanVegetarian
Lucy’s of Ambleside

Lucy’s of Ambleside

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
0.2 miles
BistroModern EuropeanUnder £30
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"Lucy’s has been around, in one form or another for 20-odd years, & now offers the delightful deli, the main restaurant, bistro & cooking ..." Read our full review
The Old Stamp House

The Old Stamp House

Ambleside, LA22 0BU
0.2 miles
Bronze £30 - £49British
What we think
"Local lad Ryan Blackburn was one of Square Meal’s UK Rising Stars when he was cooking at The Cottage in the Wood near Keswick, but he’s now ..." Read our full review
Zeffirellis

Zeffirellis

0.2 miles
£50 - £79Italian
Auradaze

Auradaze

0.2 miles
£50 - £79Japanese
Rothay Manor Hotel

Rothay Manor Hotel

Ambleside, LA22 0EH
0.3 miles
£30 - £49French
What we think
"Surrounded by landscaped gardens, this Regency country house is just a stroll from the centre of Ambleside. Generous Anglo-French cooking is its forte, ..." Read our full review
The Golden Rule

The Golden Rule

Ambleside, LA22 9AS
0.3 miles
Pubs
What we think
"Pork pies, Scotch eggs, nuts & crisps, the Rule doesn’t bother too much with food, but that doesn’t stop it from being one of Ambleside ..." Read our full review
The Samling

The Samling

Windermere, LA23 1LR
1.1 miles
Bronze £50 - £79Modern European
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"Set in its own 67-acre estate overlooking Windermere, this white-painted house immediately signals its ambitions with a striking modern interior and vi ..." Read our full review
Holbeck Ghyll

Holbeck Ghyll

Ambleside, LA23 1LU
1.5 miles
Bronze FrenchOver £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
Afternoon Tea at Holbeck Ghyll

Afternoon Tea at Holbeck Ghyll

Windermere, LA23 1LU
1.5 miles
£50 - £79
Each afternoon, as elegant yachts and the steamers ply their trade up and down Windermere, we bring out the best crockery, the finest Farrers teas (and coff ... Find out more
The Gaddum Restaurant

The Gaddum Restaurant

Cumbria, LA23 1LJ
2.1 miles
The Drunken Duck Inn

The Drunken Duck Inn

Ambleside, LA22 0NG
2.4 miles
£30 - £49Modern European
What we think
"A reliable, renowned gastropub in the heart of the Lake District, the Drunken Duck provides stunning views, several roaring fires & excellent, whol ..." Read our full review
Britannia Inn

Britannia Inn

Ambleside, LA22 9HP
3.1 miles
£30 - £49BritishPubs
What we think
"The 400-year-old Britannia Inn started life as a gentleman farmer’s residence before becoming a coaching inn, & it’s now the first stop ..." Read our full review
The Prelude Restaurant

The Prelude Restaurant

Unknown, LA22 9SW
3.2 miles
£50 - £79French
What we think
" Overlooking a leafy, green garden in Wordsworth's quiet home town, this prettily decorated restaurant puts modern spin to classic French technique i ..." 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.

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