Restaurants
The diverse nature of the habitat in the Lake District, from mountain tops down to the coast, make it an ideal place to find these hidden gems which later end up being served in the country's top restaurants. Many of the Lake District hotels have restaurants which are open to non-residents. In fact, most of the “high end” dining is attached to an establishment offering accommodation. There are also plenty of independent restaurants to choose from, whatever your taste.
Most of the major Lake District towns have a choice of more than one Indian, Chinese and Italian restaurant, but there are also Mediterranean, Thai, Greek, Cantonese, Fusion establishments - and the list goes on and the choice of food is endless! It’s a good idea to book a table at the height of the season, especially at weekends. A growing number of cafés and tea rooms are now also serving restaurant food; some shut late afternoon and re-open in the evening as a restaurant, these offer good value for money and can be popular with both locals and visitors, so again, book a table!
Francine’s in Windermere is a relaxed and friendly bistro-styled restaurant with an a-la-carte menu and daily additions boards available with a great wine list and a large selection of local speciality ales.
Lake Road Kitchen is an award winning restaurant in Ambleside in the heart of The Lake District. We make the most of our regions best meat, fish and shellfish. Homegrown and foraged produce is at the heart of both menus. Our wines and spirits are sourced from across Northern Europe.
The Forest Side’s restaurant in Cumbria is designed to be a reflection of the very landscape in which it sits. To help achieve this, we select only the freshest locally sourced seasonal produce, which is then paired with an exclusive wine list featuring small organic and bio-dynamic wine producers.
~Things to do in The Lake District, Attractions and Places to visit in The Lake District~
- Shopping
- Cycling
- Restaurants
- Spa & Massages
- Skydiving
- Golf
- Karting