Best Ice Cream in Bowness-on-Windermere

9 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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Kimi's Gelato Bar
Kimi's Gelato Bar
96/100 (523 ratings)
Dessert
Italian
Cafe
Brunch
Drinks
Waffles
Waffles & Crepes
Ice Cream
Gelato
Crepes
Cakes
Mudslide
Belgian Waffle
Gelato Float
Vegan Banana & Blueberry Ice Cream
"We visit Kimi's regularly when up at our boat in the nearby marina. We go there for flat white coffee, the best in Bowness and milk shakes and ice..."
Jez Holdsworth
"Homemade absolutely delicious ice cream and lots of unique flavours to choose from, took my Italian friend there and even he admitted the ice cream..."
Kirsty Bauckham
"It’s the best place for a unique tasting ice cream. Our weekly treat during the..."
Linsey Fairhurst
"Fantastic place , delicious waffles and lovely friendly staff :):)!!!!! Will be back :;)Thank..."
Magda Dod
"Been twice in 4 days, lovely nice and strong ice coffees :D and kids loved the ice cream which I must say is one of the nicest creamiest ice creams I..."
Rose-anna 'sandham' Webster
"Fantastic place , ice cream is the best in the..."
Mathew Emery
"Wow what a find. So many flavours to choose from and such excellent quality. We are sat here now working our way through some tubs and thoroughly..."
Vicki Parrington Jackson
"I visited with my hubby and sister. We enjoyed a lovely coffee and several flavours of gelatin between us. Bounty, kinder Bueno, Galaxy, coffee to..."
Leigh Hoult
"We loved our sundaes! Tall glasses, packed with icecream, sauce and toppings!! They even had 3 dairy free sorbet flavours - strawberry, lemon and..."
Rachel Epps
"Great little find in windermere. Gelato is delicious. The staff are really friendly. Couldn't visit the lakes without going..."
Kathy Flanagan
"Beautiful ice creams and lovely friendly..."
Hayley Gardener
"We had our first visit to Kimi's Gelato today - with our Kimi! - and we absolutely loved it! We've been looking forward to coming up to the Lakes and..."
Julie Coppell
"Lovely place, great owners and the BEST coffee outside of Italy, smooth and strong and full of flavour - how coffee should be..."
Andy C Jamieson
"Had the salted caramel sorbet here today ....OMG.... certainly the nicest Iv tasted..."
Wendy Walker
"Fantastic Gelato & Crepes Lovely Staff Highly..."
Steven Pavlou
"Delicious ice cream! Lovely chap making and serving the ice cream. Lots of amazing flavours. Stiggy Figgy and Chocolate Orange were outstanding! Less..."
Mark Steele
"One of the best gelato I’ve tried. Very tasty with natural flavour. Highly recommend. Tried at Fram shop Westmorland service..."
Юрий Иванов
"Probably the best ice cream in the north of England! popped in here again for today's vegan special which I didn't like but, the very nice owner went..."
Anna W
"So glad I found out about this place while looking for what's nearby Hawkshead Brewery. I thought I loved regular ice cream before, but wow their..."
Adam Greasley
"The BEST ice cream ever! Visited today, travelling back from Keswick and fancied an ice cream parlour, tends to be my thing...find proper ice cream..."
Lucy Conway
"Friendly staff and dangerously delicious ice..."
Ricky Bell
"Today, at Tebay Services, we tried Chocolate Mini- egg flavour.. absolutely beautiful..."
Surya Duval
"We revisited the store made more famous from CH4 series in Tebay and their suppliers. Ion and Hesther were really friendly with their queues of..."
Jim Choi
"Have to say they have probably the best ice cream I've ever tasted. Not tried all varieties on offer but the rhubarb and ginger is my favourite. So..."
Ian Wallace
"Delicious gelato! Real care and quality goes into this gelato. Will be back for sure! Mmm honey toast flavour and cherry Bakewell were nailed..."
Brandon Keefe
Henrock
Henrock
94/100 (489 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Scones
Duck
Mackerel
Venison
Fried
Lobster Roll
Cod
Ice Cream
Hake
Cakes
Lamb
Fish
Sandwiches
Tartare
Tasting Menu
Pork
Puddings
Cake
Beef
British
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Full Bar
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"High quality food, service and atmosphere. Our Portuguese waiter great. She was friendly, knowledgable and gave us recommendations during our stay in..."
Jordan Tumes
"Unbeatable service and experience. Great for special occasions. We arrived and were greeted by host in the balcony, who happily offered to take our..."
Deep Chopra
"Great restaurant with a beautiful setting and wonderful service. My husband took me here for my 30th birthday and we had the most incredible meal,..."
sarah cahalane
"Enjoyed our evening tasting menu, though the flavours sometimes came across too strong rather than well balanced. Can tell it's a Rogan restaurant...."
Kelly
"Impressive display and food is absolutely Michelin star standard. The staff were lovely, very professional services. Will definitely revisit if we..."
Yolanda W
"We came here for Sunday lunch. We were welcomed as soon as we walked through the door and had a drink before it started in a lovely bar area that..."
Dudley Nelson
"During our recent trip to Windermere we enjoyed a wonderful culinary experience at Henrock. We were so impressed with the artistic taste and..."
Nancy A
"Excellent afternoon tea. We got lucky with the weather. The food was exceptional. Maybe could have had slightly more savoury, as there is a lot of..."
James Lester
"Sublime ...as you would expect from a menu created by the culinary genius Simon Rogan. A thoroughly enjoyable meal in a fabulous sumptuous..."
Dave Turney
"Absolutely superb. Attention to detail, treatment from the staff and the food was simply delicious. Can't wait to come back - hopefully without our 7..."
Hannah Bamford
Rastelli Ristorante-pizzeria
Rastelli Ristorante-pizzeria
91/100 (2659 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Pizza
International
International
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Cannelloni
Pasta
Sirloin Steak
Ice Cream
Salad
Pizza Romana
Tagliatelle
Risotto
Steak Rosini
Pesto
Chicken and Sweetcorn
Sticky Toffee Pudding Ice Cream
Spaghetti carbonara
Camembert with Cranberry Marmalade
Pizza vegetariana
Penne
Sea Bass
Pepperoni
Affogato
Calzone
Pepperoni Pizza
Ribs
Puddings
Garlic bread
Prawns
Cake
Bolognese Pasta
Salted caramel cheesecake
Pizza Quattro Stagioni
Pizza calzone
Tiramisu
Ham and Pineapple Pizza
Bolognese
Veal
Spaghetti Napolitana
Lasagne
Chicken Livers
Tiramisú
Carbonara
Lasagne
Sit down
Italian
International
Pizza
Seating
Highchairs Available
Table Service
Full Bar
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Mid-range
"Amelia and Nina were serving my family and I and it was the best service I’ve ever had. They were so kind and chatty and made us feel so welcome in..."
Soraya Lunn
"Absolutely amazing! I would definitely come back here again as I have before. Everything was wonderful, the staff were nice and the food was..."
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"We have just had a great last night of our holiday in the Lakes. Thanks Rastelli's for a great experience, best pasta dish in a long while. 3..."
daz sykes
"Had a beautiful meal here, the manager neena was excellent her service was outstanding, couldn't fault one single staff member and the food was..."
Julie Walsh
"It's good to be back!! Food and service were noting short ot amazing....AGAIN!! It's been 7 years since our last visit and the place hasn't changed,..."
Ajay Patel
"The place was absolutely beautiful and the food is delicious, every meal has a unique taste. Most importantly the staff were super friendly and..."
Mona
"Food was very tasty. Service charge not included on the bill, which is good to leave up to the customer. We left tip as service was good and staff..."
María G M
"Nice small italian restaurant. Staff very friendly and attentive. Great food. Would recommend booking as they do an Early Bird special until 6 o'..."
Moira Baird
"Was recommended to Rastellis by the guest house I was staying in after a terrible meal in another local Italian restaurant in Bowness. Visited in..."
Hazel Walton
"3rd time lucky we got a table. Wasn't disappointed food was lovely and good value for money. Staff were lovely and would return if we are in the area..."
Gemma Pounder
"Rastelli's was an amazing place. Amazing garlic bread. Could get more spice. There was a birthday so they played birthday music and cut a cake and..."
Rohit Singhania
"We dined in Rastelli’s during a short break. We went in on a Monday evening with no booking and were lucky to be seated. The staff were attentive..."
Rachel Gregory
"Ten mins after opening and the whole place was full. We managed to find a table for two but it's better/safer to pre book. The atmosphere was lovely..."
Andreea Avasiloaia
"Spent a couple of days in Bowness and went here for tea one night. Early bird special. Pizza was excellent as was the service. Atmosphere probably..."
Bob M
"Wow! We were hoping for this place to be good going by the reviews, but it has exceeded our expectations 👌 The steak was amazing, cooked to..."
Jeanine Hinks
"Had a lovely meal here. The pasta was really good with a generous portion. The pizza was nice but was not particularly authentic in terms of the..."
LJ M
"Booked a table of five and the food and service was amazing The best calzone I've ever had and was packed full of filling. Staff were friendly and..."
Dean Robinson
"I love this place great food , friendly staff and a great atmosphere each time we're there. One of the best pizzas you can eat and the lasagne and ..."
MOSES
"Lovely Italian place by bowness. Service was fantastic offered so many extras. Pasta was fresh and full of flavour. I loved the garlic bread with..."
Jam Naj (J)
The Windermere Ice Cream Co
The Windermere Ice Cream Co
87/100 (78 ratings)
Restaurants
Dessert
British
Fast Food
British
Scones
Ice Cream
Fast food
British
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Mid-range
"It was a Nice little ice cream shop short distance from the windermere cruise office. They had so many ice cream flavors. I went for the mint choc..."
Dr.Rizvie Salih
"One of the best icecreams i have tasted. Would be better if they provide taste options.. there are a lot of varieties available. The cone is..."
K R Mahalakshmi
"Whenever I find myself in Windermere, there's a little ice cream shop that I simply can't resist. The moment I step inside, I'm greeted by an array..."
jaydoraemon
"We popped in here after promising my kids some ice cream!! We got 4 for £12 which isn't too bad, they had some amazing flavours and even though we..."
Gemma Handley
"My favorite ice cream in the UK for 10years! Banana..."
Xiyun Ma
"One if the best ice creams ever. So creamy with not overly sweet or icy. I'd recommend double scoop of chocolate and cherries. So perfect for a walk..."
KARISHMA SAHU
"Exceptional ice cream, they offer up to 36 flavours. Very creamy and delicious. Friendly staff. A must when you visit..."
LEE-SCOTT
"We got in just before the shop was shutting. I ordered the blueberry cheesecake and chocolate ice cream, which was stunning! Highly..."
Sarah Kay
"Beautiful ice cream served with a smile too from the lovely ladies, my fiancé and I used to be regulars when we lived up the lakes but unfortunately..."
Tayyaba Kasim
"Very very nice staff and they have the tastiest ice cream in windemere! I highly recommend..."
Wahab Bajes
"Enjoyed the ice cream here. ginger biscuit was too sweet, cherry was good. Glad they use biodegradable..."
Connie
"The ice cream was lovely!!! I would really appreciate if someone can share the contact number of this little ice cream shop. We were there yesterday..."
Noor Khan
"The best ice cream I've ever had the flavours was amazing. I have two scoops, one of Malibu and one mango. The Malibu does contain alcohol but it..."
Will Colston-Lynch
"Lovely ice cream, especially the chocolate raspberry. Staff very kindly gave my toddler a poncho when we got caught in a rain..."
Kirsty Simpson
"So many flavours! Wonderful ice..."
Johanna Iliff
"Great Ice Cream, Lots of flavours to choose from, Can get busy but luckily for us wasn't too bad when we..."
Richard Brewster
Urban Food House
Urban Food House
86/100 (2139 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Prawns
Beef
Poached Eggs
Flatbread
Puddings
Hummus
Cake
Sea Bass
Eggs Benedict
Sausage
Toasts
Pasta
Fried
Ice Cream
Wings
Monkfish
Chicken Wings
Scallops
Chicken Burger
Tagliatelle
Calamari
Hash
Halloumi
Mussels
Calamares
Lamb
Pesto
Cheesecake
Burger
Fish
Pork
Curry
Sit down
Serves Alcohol
Reservations
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Takeout
Seating
Street Parking
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Drinks
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Fab place for a casual dinner or drinks. Staff are attentive and friendly but not in your face. Food is gorgeous, a great find with gluten-free and..."
Boozylil
"A small cafe which managed to accommodate nine of us including our mum with her walker and two dogs with a few steps to their downstairs room. Very..."
Diane
"Perfectly presented restaurant that has a brilliant theme and atmosphere. The food was spectacular and fairly priced! The menu wasn’t overly..."
Tom Irvin
"Lovely place went there an hour before closing it was quiet and not packed. The lady was very friendly and professional. Ordered a Halloumi pizza,..."
AM
"Really good quality food: well cooked and imaginative menus and flavour parings - served in an efficient and friendly manner. The Bowness branch was..."
Paul “Pav” Hart
"My boyfriend and I came to visit Windermere for a couple of days. We came across Urban Food House and omg… Wow! The burgers were absolutely..."
daisy orourke
"Had a huge veggie breakfast, of which I ate every single bit, and my other half had the eggs bene and a smoothie. It was delicious. This is a great..."
dshu6048
"Great service, great atmosphere and one of the best veggie breakfasts we’ve ever had. We couldn’t recommend this cafe/restaurant highly enough...."
Steve Taylor
"We ordered Calamari with sweet potatoes, Spicy Chicken wings and a Shawarma. Food tasted good, the mojito was 6/10. It seems the menu changes quite..."
Ellen Aba McDonnell
"Went for lunch and was served by the lovliest lady, had a laugh with us all and was very attentive. Food was amazing, dog friendly, no..."
Morgan Jones
Lewis's Coffee Shop
Lewis's Coffee Shop
82/100 (336 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cake
Ice Cream
Scones
Fish
Café
Café
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best flapjack and bubble gum ice cream ever! The best thing about this place is the staff though. They went out of their way to be friendly and..."
Colin Riches
"Reasonable prices, not the poshest joint in town but really does what you need. Full belly, well rested and ready to go. Fish chips, peas, bread and..."
JJandDad
"Ice-creams were good but not a huge variety of flavours. Very traditional service by a lovely man. Loved the customer service but the ice-creams..."
Jaiden Tslgl2
"This place is fab. The couple who run it are super friendly. Coffee is decent & cakes look lovely. What's best is defo the personal care the lady..."
Sophie Holden
"A brilliant atmosphere and the friendliest staff! Beautiful scenery and excellent food. Definitely a gem in Bowness and a must..."
Zack Hallam
"Very friendly staff. Even though off season, well worth the visit. Good place to watch the boats come and..."
chris Kneale
"Just stopped here for a quick coffee while we waited for the cruise back to Ambleside and have to say the gentleman behind the counter was an..."
Aimee Evans
"The coffe shop is a lovely family run business. Calm and relaxed atmosphere with cooked to perfection hot meals and drinks. Fish and chips is cooked..."
Saadat Ali
"Nice little cafe with unrivalled views of Windermere and the boats as they arrive and depart. Good food and drink option and not too expensive...."
Russell Holden
"A great place to visit. Nice view. It has a good range of transportations and services to boating or return from different..."
Kathy Xiaoxian Zhu
Driftwood Fish And Chips
Driftwood Fish And Chips
77/100 (1369 ratings)
Quick Bites
British
Fast Food
Fast food
British
Dinner
Lunch
Battered Fish and Chips
Cod
Fish and Chips
Chips Cheese & Curry
Cucumber Sausage
Ice Cream
Tartare
Fish
Sausage
Fresh Fish
Pies
Cumberland Sausage
Mushy Peas
Fish & chips
Fish & Chips
Chips and Fish
Haddock
Fast food
British
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Cheap Eats
"Delicious food that also caters for halal dietary requirements! We had the cheese and onion pie and the fish and chips, both were comforting meals,..."
readsandrecipes
"A nice spot to stop for fish & chips. After a little wait I had fish, chips, mushy peas and tarter sauce. Delicious and friendly service, will..."
Aom Aomm
"Thanks for the lovely fish and chips - classic chippy chips and what was described as the perfect batter to fish ratio. Also easily accommodated..."
Matthew N
"Delicious, no nonsense, pub-grub style food, served in takeaway boxes with wooden cutlery...(both for taking away or eating in). Really good quality..."
Jim Egan
"First time visiting here and I’m glad we did, Staff were very polite and accommodating showed us to our seats and let us know about the heater and..."
Kay
"If we go on a trip to Windermere, we never miss this place. We love fish and chips. They are always served fresh. The prices and service are..."
Vicky
"Excellent fish and chips. Read the other reviews and just had to fit this into our weekend trip at some point. Also as an added bonus all the fish..."
Redwan Miah
"Quirky ordering process... Well presented and tasty fish and chips. A lovely surprise to find gluten free fish and chip. Staff were GF aware...."
Chris Jones
"Family of 5 were looking for somewhere to eat after a day of sight seeing. Found this place, after walking out of somewhere else down the road. We..."
Jon Lynch
"A straight forward and very effective setup - basically, takeaway fish and chips, but with an option to use their undercover tables. Fish was..."
Claire London
"Lovely fresh fish nice batter and proper chippy chips bought with Mushy peas and tartar sauce -..."
Russell Jones
Trattoria
Trattoria
76/100 (3347 ratings)
Restaurants
Pizza
European
Mediterranean
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Pizza
Italian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
chicken caesar salad
Tiramisu
Calamari Salad
Mushrooms
Meatballs
Pasta
Spaghetti Di Frutti Di Mare
Lasagne
Salad
Arancini
Carbonara
Calamari
Ice Cream
Cannelloni
Risotto
Bruschetta
Ice Cream
Mussels
Penne
Arancini
Tuna
Calzone
limoncello
Puddings
Tagliatelle
Salmon
Arugula
Cake
Pesto
Hawaiian Pizza
Soup
Fish
Cheesecake
Diavola Pizza
Pork
Vegetarian Pizza
Bruschetta
Side Salad
Seafood pasta
Prawns
Garlic Pizza
Fried
Lasagna
Seafood Calzone
Spaghetti Bolognese
Seafood spaghetti
Tagliatelle Bolognese
Mediterranean
Pizza
Italian
European
Accepts American Express
Seating
Table Service
Cash Only
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Visa
Takeout
Reservations
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Dinner
Brunch
Lunch
Mid-range
"Lovely place, AMAZING FOOD! I had the cannoline with ricotta & spinach (£15.95). Just heavenly! Very tasty and was served hot hot hot in a metal..."
Hanan
"Simply wonderful. My date night choice of restaurant for my other half’s surprise night away for her birthday. And oh the team at trattoria did not..."
Michael Mulholland
"We ordered vegetarian pizza and bolognese pizza. Both were excellent Very good value for money. We were unable to finish our pizzas, so we were given..."
Sars Harris
"Visited as a child/teen many years ago and wanted to see if the lasagne was still as amazing as I remembered, it was!! We have recently been to Italy..."
Suzy Mullett
"Starter was garlic bread to share, it was OK lacking the garlic flavour , however both our mains were good and good value . After the meal waited..."
Steve Williamson
"Popped in here over the weekend, a very busy little place where by chance we got the last table for two, I’d definitely recommend booking as they..."
Seb Howarth
"This is by far one of the best Italian restaurants we have ever been to. Very clean, phenomenal food, really friendly & lovely atmosphere. We were..."
ashley bunify
"Don't be dissuaded by the slightly cliche look and lack of ambience.. judge La Trattoria by it's fantastic, authentic cuisine coupled with charming..."
Ben Mcloughlin
"Ordered take out whilst staying nearby, everything was very tasty and very big portions! Looking forward to visiting..."
Rebecca Poppleton
"Absolutely loved the food here. We walked in without a reservation and were seated promptly. The staff was very friendly and relaxed. At no point we..."
Nikhil Gupta
"Food portions are large I ordered AOP, my kids ordered cheese pasta and garlic pizza with caramelised onion. The food is quite authentic but bit..."
Shaily Mehrotra
"Went here late on a Monday evening. Staff were fantastic and made sure that we were looked after well as we were sat outside. Food was incredible,..."
Dave
"Not too crowded. Lots of pizzas to choose with average price around..."
Zool Hilmi
"Can't fault this place at all. Staff were really welcoming and attentive. There was a lovely buzz about the place. Quite a bit menu but we went for..."
Steve “SteBrad” Bradbury
The Restaurant At Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
The Restaurant At Macdonald Old England Hotel & Spa
76/100 (330 ratings)
Restaurants
British
British
Lunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Fried shrimp
Ice Cream
Cakes
Fish
Mixed Grill Rice
Fish and Chips Served With
Hamburger
Ice Cream
Fried Shrimp
Sandwiches
British
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Breakfast
Lunch
Fine Dining
"Amazing customer service. One of the best hot chocolates we've ever had. The food is fresh and will visit again when we're back in..."
Melissa Cleo “Lissacleo” Zander
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Jonathan Salihu
"Lake view, large portion and fast..."
A N
"Our room was very clean and spacious. Plenty of fat pillows. The bathroom was gleaming. The roast tomato soup and fillet steak were to die..."
Lynn Moore
"The view was gorgeous! The food was fine. Def a place for the..."
Mady Magic
"Great service and delicious pub food. Highly..."
Howard Cragg
"Food was lovely and service was..."
Alexander Adkins
"Food is ok but the view is..."
啾太郎
"Absolutely gorgeous food and friendly staff. Great place. Really enjoyed the wild boar sausage and mash...."
Dave Sherlock
"Large portion of food. Excellent service. Lovely..."
karen160462
"The best mix grill I have ever had also my wife's club sandwich was amazing..."
mark stevenson
"Staff friendly, pianist lovely, wine great and company just perfect...."
Carol Shehadeh
"Been in today for breakfast, good food with helpful..."
Benjamin Carden
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Vijay Singh Mehra
"Good service lovely food nice..."
Justine Grant
"Great views and good..."
David Smittle (Dave)