| The Glass House |
$$$$$ | Local |
The Glass House restaurant is set in a refurbished 15th-century
mill and fronted by an appealing glass wall that showcases the
beautiful views and fills the dining room with mild sunshine. Fresh
local produce is used to put together traditional favourites such
as Cumbrian shepherd's pie or roast duck with Cumberland stuffing -
and be sure to save space for the delicious hot chocolate mousse
and shortbread biscuits! Open daily, reservations recommended.
Address: Rydal Road, Ambleside, Cumbria
E-mail: info@theglasshouserestaurant.co.uk
Telephone: 01539 432137
| JR's Restaurant |
$$$$$ | International |
JR's restaurant is housed in a beautifully converted
19th-century home with a stylish dining room and three warm lounges
to relax in. The chef uses the freshest local produce to present
dishes such as roasted veal steaks with blue cheese topping, or
filo pastry baskets with mushroom and pepper stroganoff. The sticky
toffee pudding and butterscotch sauce is a treat for anyone with a
sweet tooth. Open daily, reservations recommended.
Address: College Road, Windermere
Telephone: 015394 43206
| The Drunken Duck |
$$$$$ | International |
The Drunken Duck restaurant welcomes diners with a relaxed and
informal ambience in a warm, stylish setting. The menu offers a
range of classic cuisine including Pork Wellington with spring
greens, baby carrots and potato rosti; braised lamb with asparagus
and fondant potatoes; and dark chocolate pannacotta with pistachio
nut ice cream. Open daily, reservations recommended.
Address: The Drunken Duck Inn, Barngates, Ambleside, Cumbria
E-mail: info@drunkenduckinn.co.uk
Telephone: 015394 36347
| Lazy Daisy's Lakeland Kitchen |
$$$$$ | Café |
Lazy Daisy's is a quaint café-cum-restaurant that serves
a wonderful selection of light meals. Lunchtime favourites include
the bacon, brie and cranberry wraps, or the smoked salmon and cream
cheese sandwiches. Dinner has a separate menu featuring tasty
dishes like the grilled Cumberland sausage or the gammon steak with
egg and grilled tomato. Open daily, reservations recommended.
Address: Crescent Road, Windermere
Telephone: 015394 43877
| Rumours Pizza |
$$$$$ | Mediterranean |
Rumours Pizzeria and Restaurant is a relaxed eatery with big
windows looking out onto the bustling Lake Road. The menu features
an excellent selection of Mediterranean cuisine including salmon
and tagliatelle with lemon cream sauce, Veneto pizza (salami,
bacon, peppers and tomato), roasted rack of lamb, and fillet steak
with brandy and mushroom sauce. Open daily, reservations
recommended.
Address: St. Martins Square, Lake Road, Windermere
Telephone: 01539 444382
