Birdwatching with binoculars go wonderfully with these earthy scones. Enjoy a lovely salad and…read moresoup. People watching just as good as birdwatching. Neighborhood cats and ducks are you entertainment.

Vegetarian & vegan food rarely gets this good. I eat meat normally but the creative dishes are so…read moretastey even without! The foods even cater for dietary issues, including coeliacs, etc. With a beautiful riverside setting, Waterside Wholefoods cafe is without doubt one of Kendal's finest eating venues.

A vegetarian Italian restaurant?! We were hesitant before going and then were so glad we did…read more Located in the lower level of a historic cinema, this glowingly-lit place was the perfect spot to meet up with friends. They gave us a giant round table that was super plush and cozy. My gin and elderflower tonic was delicious, as was the tagliatelle bolognese. I finished mine and almost my husband's too. The portion was the perfect size and the rest of our table enjoyed their meals and desserts too. They offer lots of appetizers (like specially-made bruschettas, etc), as well as pizzas, pastas, salads, and decadent desserts. Honestly didn't even notice that it was all vegetarian. Definitely go here!

Boy, does this place do a good Whiskey and Coke. As you can…read moretell I am extremely easily pleased. We went here last week with old family friends and was the perfect environment to catch up, enjoy great food and have a good drink. The menu is great and everyone left feeling extremely satisfied with what they ordered. I would 100% recommend if you are in the Ambleside area!

This is a lovely restaurant in the Lake District. Great service and fine dining without anything…read morepretentious. The staff made us feel welcome and comfortable. They fit us in on a busy night with just an hour notice. The candlelight on the tables was very romantic for a night out with my husband. The prawn and chorizo starter was absolutely delicious. The lamb shank with fresh vegetables and mashed potatoes was excellent. I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great dining experience in The Lakes.

Ambiance, service and food was excellent. How much effort Lucy and the team puts into the customer…read moreexperience really shows.

We arrived just past breakfast time, drat, but we didn't suffer for it of course. Just means we…read morehave to head back another morning! We have a cottage very close by so this is a regular stop for us each trip. Wonderful, carefully curated sandwiches, salads, and baked goods and the shop next door is fresh and new every visit and the perfect place to find a special gift.

Chester's has adapted to deal with staff shortages since our visit last year, but in my opinion…read morethey've retained the good stuff. ALL of the baked goods are divine and the coffee is strong just how I like it. I could eat everything here. Especially the aloo gobi pasty! Visit here. You won't be disappointed.

The service was wonderful but it took forever to get our bill. It is a tiny restaurant and the…read moretables all jam close together. So, hearing other peoples conversations is unavoidable. The food was good. The lasagna was the best meal by far. The chicken Alfredo was bland and unflavorful. It needed salt desperately. However, there was no salt on the tables, only pepper. The salads were okay. Nothing special.

OMgoodness... the last time we were here, this place blew us away…read more Three long years later (thanks COVID), nothing has changed! It's a miracle. The Best Italian Food in the Uk as far as I'm concerned. Check out my previous review and my photos- it says it all. Thank you Dodds for sticking it out and emerging back at the top of your game.

Lovely, pink working watermill which produces organic flours and has an organic, vegetarian cafe…read moreattached. Goats in the field, hens roaming free, and two water wheels - one working to mill the flour. The cafe has a very limited menu, but what they do they do extremely well. I had fabulous quiche with crispy spelt four crust and exquisitely good salad selection. The soups are delicious and the breads are to die for. Served on ceramics made by local potters. There's a selection of organic foods and gifts to take home, as well as baked goods. Try the onion bread! More expensive than average, but well worth it. And once you rejoin the main road turn left to continue over Hartside - a stunning drive.

Quite simply perfect! I know, it sounds impossible but it's true. I even took my parents there this…read moretime it's that good. The food is all home-made, from bread and burgers to cakes and relish and the ingredients are mostly locally sourced. The service is great, the staff are extremely friendly and happy to suggest other places of interest to visit in and around the area. The real stars however are the food and interior. The menu is varied, I have only eaten during the day but there are light snacks and larger lunches; the vegetarian burger and chips is fantastic. For a restuarant in such a tourist hop-spot it is reasonably priced and blows the competition out of the water in terms of quality and freshness. The interior is wondefull; artfully comfortable and relaxing. There is plenty to look at whilst you wait for your food-the aged ceiling beams hung with bunches of dried flowers and candles which sounds twee but isn't at all. The toilet is incomparable, like visiting the home of a slightly bohemian but clean obsessed aunt! All in all I can't reccommend this more highly, although if that means I can't get a table when I next go maybe I'll reconsider this review!

We are staying at the Warwick lodge just a couple blocks from here and decided to pop in for…read moredinner. Even though we didn't have a reservation, they squeezed us in. So glad they did! Each dish was excellently prepared. My husband got the swordfish and I had the sea bream. The baklava tasted like heaven. Definitely a great find!

I agree that it doesn't look much from the outside, but inside isn't so bad. The food is ok, I…read morewouldn't go much more into than that. It was a while ago I visited last, but I got a stuffed pepper main course that was a bit mushy and also had a hair in it. Other people's food looked better! I'd say it was worth a visit just for the dessert - Aphrodite's Delight! You can tell why Aphrodite was delighted just by the way they display the banana on the plate ;o) Don't take your Gran with you for that one!

One of the decent restaurants in lancaster(considering how small the town is!!). The entire…read morerestaurant is at the basement and it designed to look like a cave--in a nice way. If you want to try a decent british meal, then go there. the price is not usually cheap but it is worth the money. You will need to book it for dinner cos it tend to be fully booked very often. The lunch menu is not even close to the dinner one, so dont recommend.

I've been to the Gatehouse only once for a departmental Christmas Lunch. The quality of the food…read morewas quite well. Yet, though we made our choices a month before the lunch, the service was quite slow with long breaks between courses. Worth to rest and enjoy at the picnic tables outside on dry days.

Cosy cafe with great sandwiches and cakes/brownies. Coffee is very good too. Very relaxed…read moreatmosphere (roots reggae playing in the background).

From the owner: We are proud to only stock locally sourced ingredients from the Lake District. Our menu includes…read moregourmet sandwiches, brunch menu and homebaked goods made instore in our bakery. We also provide gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options.