Best Mussels in Ambleside

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Cuckoo Brow Inn
Cuckoo Brow Inn
100/100 (2020 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
Pub
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Ribs
Beef
Hot Pot
Nachos
Salad
Fish & chips
Lamb
Fish
Chili
Sunday roast
Pork
Duck
Puddings
Mussels
Cake
Salmon
Soup
Sandwiches
Ciabatta
Burger
Sea Bass
Fish & Chips
Sausage
Roast Dinner
Cod
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Free Wifi
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Reservations
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Mid-range
"la última semana en Google Really nice place to stay. Has its own Parking in the front. Rooms are really cosy and warm with central heating,..."
Luis Bernardino
"We booked up at last minute and spent Friday and Saturday night here. After a delay for the room(out of the staffs control) we checked in. The room..."
Sam Greig
"Well.....what a wonderful few days.....THANK YOU Loredam and Michaela for making our stay SO memorable!! We arrived to find our very comfortable and..."
Alison Walsh
"Myself and my friends were lucky enough to stumble on this wonderful pub today purely by accident. A beautiful pub, the food is delicious and the..."
Angela Myler
"Had a marvellous stay here. Very friendly and helpful staff, comfortable room and good food. The best thing for us however bringing a dog is how well..."
Janet Moy
"Just had a great lunch here after our visit to Hill Top. Fish and chips, ham, eggs and bubble squeak. Outstanding quality. And the dark local beer is..."
Maggie Donovan
"Fantastic pub, staff are just lovely and food is amazing. We with our two collies were made to feel very welcome. Highly recommend a visit..."
Marie Sandall
"What a lovely find lovely drive over on car ferry, staff very friendly and restaurant gorgeous with log fire in middle. Rooms spotlessly clean,..."
Jo Payne
"I went here for dinner over the weekend as we where staying in the village. We had a dinner Friday and Saturday. The menu was great and the staff..."
Alison Crank
"We had lunch there and it was very good. My husband had the steak and Guinness pie, which was a proper pie with a base and I had a Cajun chicken..."
Cara
"This is an old-fashioned, cosy country Inn set in a beautiful place. The food is classic and really tasty, and they have a few very good ales on tap...."
Tim J
"What a gem of a place .. staff can’t do enough for you … food especially the steak and ale pie and fish and chips are fabulous … showers..."
Sandie Wood
"Stayed with friends for first time since Covid having been coming for several years before. Did not disappoint! Cozy, dogs everywhere, fires lit and..."
Louise Threapleton
"Popped in for lunch and had the best meal we have had for a long time. The menu had great choice and everything was delicious and home made. I would..."
Katie Gould
"Called in for a drink in the afternoon. Bar staff was friendly and polite. Good choice of drinks and very comfortable seating in a good sized lounge..."
Graham Fraser
"We have just had the pleasure of eating Sunday lunch at this wonderful venue . Owners and staff so welcoming , stunning views and our lunch was..."
Laura Browne
"Ate there twice last week. Each time we had lovely food, excellent ales and friendly service, all in a v nice setting. Highly recommended..."
Patrick Kennedy
"I don't want this to sound too critical as I really enjoyed my stay. But there are some items that would have made my stay even better. That is some..."
Mark Leech
"What a lovely find, the cuckoo brow, the quiet side of lake Windermere, the present team/management are just brilliant at making you at home, open..."
Steve Leatham
"Outstanding hospitality very welcoming and a really nice atmosphere the staff are so polite and nothing is to much trouble for them I would highly..."
Richard Green
"Found this little gem whilst on a walk. Staff were lovely, only had a coffee but the drink selection was great and the food menu looked..."
Hannah Winstanley
"Olde worlde charm and if you like being rural, this fits the bill. Food good and varied caters to all tastes, comfortable rooms and communal areas...."
Simon Cain
"Lovely one night stay at the hotel. We last stayed there a number of years ago and returned because of its location and reputation for being dog..."
Geoff Kell
"We went here on a whim as were staying nearby & reviews were great. This was probably my favourite meal I’d had all week in the lakes! The pan..."
Jennifer Stevens
"Stumbled across this fab little Inn on a wet, windy day on our travels. Great atmosphere and charming feel to the place, wood burner in open..."
James Rees
Matthew's Bistro
Matthew's Bistro
93/100 (3480 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
British
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Torte
Cheesecake
Beef Bourguignon
Lamb
Haddock
Wilted Spinach Risotto
Pesto
Curry
Slow Cooked Lamb with Buttery Mash
Fish
Prawns
Puddings
Pork
Cake
Wild boar
Soup
Cappuccino
Beef
Brie
Fish platter
Pâté
Insalata Caprese
Moules Marinière
Meatballs
Venison
Lamb Shank
Bucatini
Red wine
Cheesecakes
Pasta
Salad
Sausage
Malai Kofta
Lasagne
Risotto
Fried
Red Bean Ice Cream
Key lime pie
Mussels
Prawn Cocktail
Goats Cheese Parcel
French onion soup
Salmon
Rump Steak
Green Curry
Beef Bourguignon
Cumberland Sausage
French Onion Soup
Halloumi
Sit down
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Non-smoking restaurants
Dinner
Mid-range
"Me and my fiancé stopped into this little Bistro when looking for an evening meal and we’re very glad we gave this place a chance. The portion..."
Theo
"After arriving in London from the U.S., we have been traveling through England for the past 10 days from Bath, to the Cotswolds, and now the Lake..."
Mark Cacciatore
"Was very recently at Matthew’s and wow what an experience. We went back two nights as the food was just too good. Nurturing, wholesome and good..."
Megan O
"Good food,friendly staff. So good we went back twice in five days. Definitely a place to visit if staying in..."
David Ellis (It’s me)
"Stunning and beautifully cooked, high-quality food. I ordered lamb and it honestly fell apart. Would 100% recommend as the number one place to go in..."
Danielle Holland
"Amazing quality and service! The food is incredible, lots of choice from the menu and staff are great in helping point out drink recommendations and..."
Aimee Batley
"Quality food. Ate here twice whilst on an annual trip to Ambleside. First night there were 8 of us having different starters and mains and the other..."
Dave
"Absolutely wonderful restaurant! The service was fantastic, the lady serving us was such a delight ✨ the food was flawless and reasonably priced...."
Becky M
"1st time eating at this bistro and the food was excellent, atmosphere excellent, and the staff were so friendly, we will definitely go back next..."
Stephen Parsons
"Lovely food and great service. Will be returning next time we're..."
Pauline Seddon
Lake Road Kitchen
Lake Road Kitchen
91/100 (4042 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
European
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
After-hours
Dinner
Cakes
Cheesecake
Homemade Bread
Blood Orange Baked Cheesecake
Tapas
Veal
Braised Garlic Escargot
Lamb
Tacos
Tongue
Saffron Pine Nut Risotto
Fish
Cod
Finger Food
Steak Tartare
Pork
Halibut
Puddings
Pork Belly
Mutton
Sea Bass
Beef
Cake
Wine
Bass
Duck breast
Octopus
Lobster
Pork Belly
Venison
Monkfish
Cheesecakes
Salad
Crab
Cheese Board
Bacon
Carrot Cake
Scallops
Monkfish
Edamame
Steak Tartare
Duck
Scrambled Eggs
Crispy Octopus
Roe
Mussels
Truffle
Sorbet
Snails
Salmon
Tasting Menu
Smoked Salmon
Razor Clams
Sit down
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Credit Cards
Accepts Mastercard
Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Visa
Dinner
After-hours
Fine Dining
"I'm still buzzing after our dinner at Lake Road Kitchen in Ambleside, over a week ago. We had planned to just visit   Old Stamp House and maybe have..."
Bacon Onthebeech
"Possibly the best place we have ever visited for food. Each meal is incredible. A chef from the kitchen brings out each meal and explains where the..."
Michael Humphreys
"Every dish at this Michelin-starred restaurant exuded simplicity yet showcased an incredible level of care and attention to detail, resulting in an..."
Ian Caruana
"Superb uncomplicated beautiful dishes, packed with flavour, a really well balanced tasting menu for £74 for 5 courses, Delicious crusty homemade..."
Keith morley
"What a great restaurant, deserving of a Michelin star. The 8-course menu was superb - the amount of preparation, the quality ingredients, the..."
P Dobson
"What a wonderful meal! Every dish we had was excellent down to the finest details. While every course was indeed amazing, the tiger prawn was the..."
Marc Lefkowitz
"The BEST dinning experience we have ever had. Stop couldn’t believe there was only 2 tables in on a Sunday this place is just not to be missed and..."
Emma Norton
"One of the best tasting menus we've ever had. Make sure you get the 12 course so that you get to try the crispy octopus which manages to be tender..."
Daniel McNally
"A wonderful birthday experience. So glad we went! Every dish stands out on its own. Even the bread was divine. The restaurant itself is very hygge..."
Philippa Grace
"Absolutely incredible dining experience. The team works together seamlessly to bring incredible flavours in the food and the wine parings. So much..."
Zoe Cooley
"We have had the good fortune to dine at LRK a good many times and have seen the menu and delivery develop over the years. The Michelin star has long..."
michael peers
"This was my first Michelin Star restaurant and the staff could not have been nicer, the food was just superb and the best I’ve ever had. From the..."
Pierce Yorke-Robinson
"Everything about this place was excellent. Went with my fiancé just before Christmas and did the 8 course tasting menu. The food was delicious;..."
Andrew Kelly
"Truly amazing. LRK is my favourite tasting menu in the country. It is totally deserving of multiple Michelin stars. I have visited LRK 5 times now..."
Priya Chohan
"Absolutely gorgeous! Me and my partner came here as an end to our hols and what a ending it was. Lovely waiting on staff and chefs (funny and a dash..."
Jacob Ryan
"An absolutely fantastic experience. Very unassuming from the outside, you enter a world of surprises. We had booked this as a special treat to crown..."
Nora Brauch
"One of the best meals we have ever had. We had the 8 course tasting menu and added the Prawn cutlet sandwich, which was my husband's favourite! And..."
Ellie P
"Setting A small, intimate restaurant with a friendly, semi formal setting. The staff a welcoming and professional. Food We had the 8 course set..."
James Miller
"I'm lucky enough to eat in a lot of high end restaurants and every now and then a restaurant comes along that elevates itself to a point that it..."
aidan waiting
"Best meal of my life. Truly a concert of flavor and experience. A must visit if travelling through and a must for any local to experience. Thank you..."
Andrew Williamson
Dodds Restaurant
Dodds Restaurant
89/100 (8468 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Pizza
European
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Pesto
Soup
Rib-Eye Steak
Fish
Pork Belly
Pizza Calamro
Pork
Cheesecake
Sausage
Seafood Fregola
Antipasti
Seafood Linguine
Baked Camembert to Share
Panna Cotta
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Cumbrian Pizza
steak and chips
Prawns
Cod Supreme
Cumberland Sausage
Antipasti for Two
Spaghetti Bolognese
Home Made Soup of the Day
Wine
Lobster Ravioli with Mussels and Black Pudding
Pulled Pork Burger
Tiramisu
Pasta
Lasagne
Chicken Wings
Seafood spaghetti
Salad
Crab
Tuna
Lamb Rump
Bolognese
Duck
Penne
Lasagne
Risotto
Linguine
Chicken Wings
Mussels
Puddings
Tuna
Cake
Lamb
Sit down
European
Italian
Pizza
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Dirty fries were incredibly good. My seafood pizza was one of the best I've had. Homemade, hand rolled base. Everything about the ingredients oozed..."
peter thompson
"5 of us went here on Wednesdsy 20th March 2024 whilst on our annual Lakes Trip. We usually go here at least once and it didn't disappoint us. We all..."
Dave
"Love tge lasagna, the pasta and the pizza! Don't forget to try their Lake District elderflower gin, whisky and vodka. Their alcohol coffee also very..."
Thanida Thongbor
"Great pizza really delicious. They don't take reservations but got a table quickly and food was fast to..."
June Shutt
"Rarely nice place offering excellent food and wine. Excellent service. No need to book if eating..."
David Ellis (It’s me)
"It’s a bliss that the restaurant is walk-in only — a fair game for wanderers in the busy summer season. We were able to register our phone number..."
X
"My wife and I recently had the pleasure of dining at this delightful Italian restaurant, and it exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we..."
Dantheman
"This is a restaurant that does not accept reservations. The menu is quite simple. We ordered the soup of the day, Fritto Misto, and Spaghetti..."
Summer
"Dined here yesterday evening with the kids. They absolutely loved it. Of all the places in Ambleside, this place is my first choice. Prices are very..."
jennifer gibson
"Whilst it's frustrating the restaurant does not accept reservations, we just dined slighter earlier than we normally would. We could not fault the..."
M F
"Nice little restaurant. Very busy, nice atmosphere. Good food, friendly staff, felt like a family restaurant. Really enjoyed our meal. Lasagne,..."
Angela Taylor
"Had the mushroom carbonara with truffle oil. It was absolutely fantastic! The espresso was served with a piece of homemade fudge which was the best..."
Marissa Fernandes
"You can't book a table here, but although it was busy we got a table. The food arrived very quickly after ordering. It was really tasty. I had the..."
Sam Palmer
"Amazing food. Would recommend. Its a very busy place. Staff were really friendly. Only thing I didn't like was when we were at the bar waiting for a..."
Hazel Carpenter
"Came here quite late hoping for food, I think they were starting to clear up for the night, but still served us. Everything was amazing, pork belly,..."
Timothy Walker
"One the the best Italian restaurants in Ambleside, honestly the others are overrated, over priced and have ridiculous waiting times. This restaurant..."
Jas Ruby
"Amazing pork belly. Really good quality of food 100% will be returning..."
Jamie Stonier-rice
"Stand out were the pizza ingredients, you could taste they were supreme quality. No stinging out on the portion sizes either, I asked for chicken to..."
David C
"Having dined all around the World, I still rate Dodds as one of the best restaurants around! Excellent service and fabulous food! Plus a great..."
Paul Monks
The Priest Hole
The Priest Hole
84/100 (3618 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Lamb
Duck
Duck and Chili Burger
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Pesto
Mussels
Sparkling Ice Cream Sundae
Fish Pie
Fish
Salmon
Fish Finger Sandwich with a Side of Chips
Steak and Ale Pie
Pork
Raspberry and Passion Fruit Cheesecake
Coffee
Sunday roast
Steak pie
Fish & Chips
Puddings
Sandwiches
steak and chips
Haddock
Cake
Burger
english breakfast
Ribs
Soup
Fish & chips
Beer
Latte
Beef
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Baked Camembert
Steak and ale pie
Scampi
Sunday Roast Beef Dinner
Beef burger
Pâté
Roast Beef
Cheese Burger and Fries
Lamb Shank
Mushroom Ravioli
Sausage
Sirloin Steak
Pasta
Slow Cooked Lamb Shank
Fried
Halloumi
Salad
Lasagne
Fish and chips with mushy peas
Steak Pie
Cakes
Sit down
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Street Parking
Table Service
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Delicious meal and very helpful staff. Thank you for being so accommodating today, we booked very last minute for 8 people and didn’t realise they..."
Kerry Marrs
"Went in for the 2 course Sunday lunch. Both starters were great, with the mushroom & sage soup being such a pleasant surprise that myself who hates..."
Andrew Foster
"It was quiet with just one other table with people. Service was great and food was wonderful. Best shepherds pie I have had. Husband loved his..."
Julie Davis
"Absolutely perfect steak and ale pie without a sign of gristle or fat. Proper quality pub food made..."
who ami
"Amazing as always, 200 mile drive to meet my son and grandaugher well worth the drive for lunch. Fantastic service, fantastic food and fantastic..."
Jason Brimelow
"This was the best lunch we had in the Lake District. It was family friendly. The building was very cool. Everyone enjoyed their meal. My daughter..."
Khristina Ballard
"Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain. Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchen Me and the wife ended up having the steak..."
Paul Buttery
"Glad we booked as it filled up quickly at 17:00. Roast Beef and Lamb Sunday Dinners with sticky toffee pudding for afters. Washed down with a bottle..."
Howie Davison
"We’ve been to Ambleside twice but have managed to dine at The Priest Hole 4 times - it really is that good! This is a notch above your average..."
Dominic Smith
"So full of atmosphere and the history in the walls can be felt!! Food outdtanding, happy smiley attentive service, welcoming but not pretentious...."
Creating Memories
"Only popped in for a quick drink to get out of the rain. Saw plates of good food emerging from the kitchen Me and the wife ended up having the steak..."
Paul Buttery
"Good food, but could have been great, the steaks two of our party have were quarter fat. Everything else and other four meals were..."
Andrew Beever
"A really great discovery. We have had the best lamb shank ever. The other dishes were also delicious. The food here is really good and authentic...."
Hariolf
"The building is lovely and old, lots of character. The food was delicious. Missed a drink off the order but brought one as soon as informed. Had to..."
Joe Green
"The staff squeezed us in for an early dinner. They were fully booked later. We were well taken care of on the outside patio. My fish pie with a..."
Laura C
"I don't review restaurants often, but this was - no exaggeration - the best steak I've ever eaten, anywhere. It was 18 months ago I actually visited,..."
Jerome Swarthington
The Flying Fleece
The Flying Fleece
72/100 (2406 ratings)
Restaurants
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Bar
British
Pub
British
Bar
Pub
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish & Chips
Veggie Burger
Curry
Pie of the Day with Chips and Mushy Peas
Nachos
Wild Boar Sausage and Mashed Potato
Flying Fleece Burger
Fish & chips
Flying Fleece Beer
Roast Chicken
Sandwiches
Chicken Black Pudding and Bacon Salad
Lamb
Burger
Sour Dough Starter
Gnocci
Pesto
Whitebait and Tartar Sauce
Mulled Wine
Fish
Sunday roast
Fresh Mussels
Pork
Puddings
Ciabatta
Strawberry and Lime Cider
Pizza
Beef
Sausage
Baileys Hot Chocolate
Ribeye steak
Fried
Trio of Roasts
Steak and ale pie
Pasta
Chicken Burger
Fish & Chips
Salad
Steak and Ale Pie
Chicken Wings
Mussels
Hot Sandwiches
Calamari
Sit down
British
Bar
Pub
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Stopped off for lunch after touring the area. It was quiet when we were there, all table service but our order was taken quickly and the food didn't..."
Lloyd Jones
"Very friendly staff. Excellent food and large portions. We had the mussels and whitebait to start - delicious! Also had the sea bass and the curry...."
Mekala Kannan Bragg
"Great place for an outdoor beer and food. All kind of audiences. Service was good but you have to order inside after 4-5pm I guess. Camembert was..."
roberto eckersdorff
"Quiet place for a pint and some dinner. Food was decent and decent..."
Eric Shellswell
"Beautiful converted mill building. Staff friendly and as it was a Sunday there was a live singer on who was fantastic. Atmosphere brilliant and food..."
FORM1
"Food and service very good. We had a sandwich and fries and we both loved it, very reasonable priced and just incredibly tasty. Would definitely..."
Hazel Somerville
"We only had a coffee ☕️ but looking at others, eating looked really good .the atmosphere was brilliant .Staff were pleasant, lovely, and coffee..."
Aileen Millward
"Great food and a nice busy atmosphere. Traditional British style pub with the standard pub grub on offer. The beers were also very good. This can be..."
Dark Jalapeno
"Very busy place, great atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food. What's not to..."
Kevin Bird
"Very good place for dinner after long walks through the mountains. Good atmosphere and food. Very friendly and professional staff. Thank..."
Beata
"Nice spot. Open only 2 or 3 years now. Our first time there. Beautiful outdoor dining. Nice set up and ambiance for a couple of floors for indoor..."
Chris F
"Great staff and drinks. There was a slight issue with my food but it was addressed promptly and politely, the staff went above and beyond to help me..."
Lydia Ackerley
"A warm welcoming place with delicious food and nice choice of drinks. Perfect after a long rainy day of hiking. The old mill building is very..."
Dominika
"We had a wonderful lunch here today. We were so looked after by the staff. The cheese and onion pie was to die for. The salad was delicious and also..."
Clare Askins
"We had the good fortune to experience this place both just before and during the amblefest beer festival. Before hand it was a nice chilled place to..."
marcus wood
"I couldn't get a picture that captured how good this burger was. It was so big and perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this..."
Terry Wright