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!

This is a smallish, family-owned and run restaurant, and it shows. Everything is carefully…read moreorchestrated and exquisitely planned, and yet it has a homey, casual feel. Reservations are a must, and my understanding is that they book up quite quickly, and that late arrivals are frowned upon. However, it's absolutely worth the trouble. There's no dress code, jeans aren't frowned upon, though people tend to dress a bit more nicely than they might for just a walk down to the pub. The food is absolutely lovely, well-thought and absolutely delicious, and even dedicated meat-eaters will find themselves quite satisfied at the end of the meal. The menu changes seasonally. Do linger a bit and have a cup of coffee or tea after your meal, if for no other reason than to try the homemade chocolates, they're divine.

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.

The appraisers were amazing in both taste presentation. Our main course looked amazing but was not…read morevery special in the flavor department. It wasn't bad, just okay. However when the server asked how it was and my wife said her meal was a little salty but okay the server lost her composure and totally went off about how dare we tell her that at the end of a meal. So if you go and the server asks how everything was just say it was amazing regardless of reality to avoid a scene. We won't go back.

Staff were friendly and swift to take our orders and serve us. Overall a nice atmosphere. The…read morestarters and mains we had were very nice. I am giving a four mainly because I thought the desserts where not that special, especially after having two wonderful dishes before that I was expecting something really amazing but it was still good! I would certainly go back if I am in the area.

We came first for gelato and were so excited to see vegan chocolate! They also offer three sorbets…read more(tonight was mango, strawberry, and sour Cherry) but anyone who wants vegan gelato knows that gelato and sorbet are very different. The vegan chocolate was delicious and we were happy to hear that their cones are vegan too. We will be back! Then we came for dinner and they made us a delicious vegan pizza and pasta.

The service was wonderful.I've been to this restaurant many times on holiday on its fantastic and…read morethe foot was really good as well highly recommended

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.

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!

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.

They restaurants here fill up fast, and they all seemed very understaffed on the day we visited…read more Fortunately, this small, no-seating shop sells warm and flaky creations with fantastic fillings for an easy picnic or something to hold you over until you find a sit-down place. We tried the Scotch Egg and the Pork & Apple pasty, both of which had beautiful crusts a delicious fillings. They are substantial so best to share with friends.

Splendid bakery. Wide choice of pastry's including vegan, vegetarian and meat options. I don't know…read morewhat it was we ordered for a pastry but it was divine and I wish I had one now! Friendly staff