Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Bowness-on-Windermere

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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Choccobar
Choccobar
100/100 (6819 ratings)
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
European
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
European
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Contemporary
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Venison
Belgian Waffles
Sandwiches
Toasties
Lemon Meringue Milkshake
Smoked Bacon
Banana and Cartmel Toffee Sauce Added Ice Cream
Cakes
Matcha
Children's Hot Chocolate
Paninis
Lemon Mirangue Waffle
Cream tea
Cappuccino
Any Waffle
Chocolate cake
Luxury Hot Chocolate
Afternoon tea
Hot Chocolate Drink
Waffle with Nutella and Strawberries
sundae
Hot Chocolate Chocolate Milkshake
Brownie
Cake
Fresh Fruit
Toasts
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
Waffle with Strawberries Banana and Nutella
Waffles
Scones
Churros and Chocolate Sauce and Great Coffee
Café
Contemporary
Café
European
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Highchairs Available
Accepts American Express
Free Wifi
Street Parking
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
American Express
Mastercard
Reservations
Visa
Seating
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Lovely staff. Great food and coffee. The card machine was faulty on the day, so we had to pay in cash, and they didn’t have the correct change,..."
Wilson. Tom
"Lovely place the lady was so kind and helpful. The cup of Belgium chocolate was the best I've ever had she kindly let me try a small cup before..."
Sue Leach
"The best place for a chocolate fix after a long walk. Very welcoming and lovely staff, amazing food and..."
James Owen
"Wow...100% absolutely...wow! This is not your average ordinary hot chocolate - oh no, not a bit! Choccobar's luxury hot chocolate was beyond my..."
Dee Simpson
"Served the most chocolatey hot chocolate I have ever tasted. Extremely pleasant and friendly..."
Leroy Muir
"Great value for money - the Cream Tea. Scones were beautiful and the coffee was fantastic. Owner was from Bonnie Scotland..."
Kate Dods
"Super helpful lovely treat basket for our boat..."
Ravi Bhalla
"Called in as intrigued by the name, a rainy day, but sat outside. What a find. Yummy hot chocolate and really nice latte. Highly recommend a visit,..."
sue bennington
"My partner and I visited the ChoccoBar and both ordered their hot chocolate, which we found to be delightful. The thickness of the drink made it feel..."
David Mitchell
"Lovely atmosphere and decor, friendly staff and most important gorgeously rich chocolate goodness. A variety of flavours to try and don’t feel..."
Benjamin Jarvis (Ben the GM)
"So, I think this was my first ever time having this sort of waffle. I've been coeliac my whole life and they have gluten free waffles! I had one an a..."
Oliver Paterson
"Really nice place. Food and chocolate are amazing and the lady serving was very pleasant and chatty. Although very overworked she could do with..."
william rowlands
"Most amazing and welcoming staff and truly the most outstanding hot chocolate I've had in my entire life, 10/10 would recommend to a..."
Abbey Lloyd
"Amazing hot chocolates! There was a very long wait for the table to be cleaned (it wasn't that busy) and for the order to be taken and delivered but..."
Oli Fairfax
"Best hot chocolate you will ever have in your life! Made the trip to the lakes not just for the gorgeous scenery but to have this delicious hot..."
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Porto Restaurant
Porto Restaurant
100/100 (5134 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Contemporary
European
Contemporary
British
Gluten Free Options
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Lamb Chump
Pork
Chicken Livers
Lobster Arancini
King Scallops
Mushroom Risotto
Cheesecake
Herb Crusted Haddock
Pork Belly
Haddock
Burger
Cartel Valley Pheasant Ballottine Venison
Chips
Rib eye steak
Cod
Monk Fish Scampi
Sea Bass
Chocolate Brownie
Prawns
Scallops
Fillet steak
Beef
Puddings
Wine
Cake
Lamb Shank
Bass
Soup
steak burger
Duck breast
Arancini
Sea Bass
Salad
Beef Bourguignon
Venison
Scallops
Scampi
Birthday cake
Cakes
Cheese Board
Duck
Pork Belly
Chocolate Delice
Monkfish
Risotto
Small Plates
Lamb
Ribeye Steak
Salmon
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Fish
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Sit down
British
Contemporary
European
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Mastercard
Seating
Visa
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Dinner
Lunch
Fine Dining
"The best restaurant in the area, highly recommended! Food and service were amazing! Nothing was too much trouble, very attentive and pleasant staff...."
Lucy Gollings
"The food and service were both absolutely perfect! All staff were beyond polite, helpful and really professional. The food was stunning! Will..."
Aimee Danson
"Fantastic restaurant. Great service from the second we walked in, a nice atmosphere and loved the music they had playing! The food looked fantastic..."
Bilby
"Had a lovely meal here this week. The service was outstanding, they made our anniversary really special, and the food was delicious. Can't fault..."
Jessica Donath
"What an amazing restaurant! We had the most fabulous meal at Porto. Each and every preparation was done to perfection, be it the Scallops, Lamb..."
Monalisa
"Fantastic food. Will be back when in the lakes .Great value and well presented food staff and atmosphere top marks..."
Russell Hamer
"Lovely food, better than the menu suggested in my opinion. The main dishes were great, as were the starters. The only minor was the service was a..."
Jedtravels
"High quality restaurant with excellent staff who are friendly and polite. Food is superb, beautifully presented dishes which deliver on flavour also...."
Oliver Gordon
"We went on our honeymoon after making a last minute booking. The staff were excellent and so was the food. What more can I say? Highly recommend and..."
Matt McCloud
"It was our last night and we ventured out for dinner. We didn't book anywhere and that was a bit of a mistake. If you are staying in Windermere and..."
Luke Ranger
"We had a wonderful meal at Porto. The highlight was medallion of beef (a daily special) but everything was excellent. Photos show oyster mushroom &..."
Alison Melling
"Ate here for a celebration on Saturday 16th September The food was amazing, so delicious. Service efficient lovely staff It was a really busy..."
Jean Lyons
"Went here on our honeymoon and it didn't disappoint! Scallops, beef bourguignon profiterole, sea bass and lamb chump were..."
Cameron Lowe
"Great experience here. The food was 5 out of 5. Different and contemporary food, the meat was tender and juicy, food presentation was worth what I..."
Van Thu Pham
"Location very central, very nice staff. And every dish we ordered came out delicious. The chips are the best I have ever had. Highly..."
Sha Li
"One of Bowness Wharf's leading restaurants, offering some of the best ingredients and flavours in the UK, is here, PORTO . The recommendation is to..."
Fusigidane “?”
"Well presented all plates, very beautiful We had a lovely dinner. We lived in France for 12 years. This restaurant is the same class as we have in..."
Yang Shu-Fei
"Our Porto experience was lovely. I booked a table for my partners birthday and had my fingers crossed that everything would go smoothly, and even..."
Kira Khoroshilova
Graze
Graze
96/100 (1023 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Asian
Cafe
Healthy
Healthy
Asian
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Contemporary
Cafe
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
Drinks
Beef Udon Noodle Soup
Halloumi
Banana Pancakes
Salmon
Japanese Curry Rice Dish
Cakes
Sandwiches
Miso Soup with Silken Tofu
Paninis
Organic Tofu Bowl
hot chocolate
Vietnamese Noodle Soup with Beef
Tomato soup
Curry
Organic Tofu V and Rice
Coffee Cake
Noodle
Orange Cobble Crunch
Coke Zero
Beef
Poached Eggs
Carrot Cake
Hummus
Flatbread
Fish and Chips
Burrito
Cake
Baguette
Baked Egg
Scones
Pancakes
Soup
BBQ Sweet Pork Belly Rice Bowl
Breakfast Burrito
Ciabatta
Carbonated Ramune
Toasts
Kimchi
Spicy Tofu Bowl
Tofu
Pecan Caramel Shortbread
Falafel
Chorizo
Salad
Japanese Seaweed Salad
Japanese Curry
Sausage
Chili
Café
Café
Asian
Healthy
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Non-smoking restaurants
Seating
Dog Friendly
Mastercard
Outdoor Seating
Visa
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Cheap Eats
"HIDDEN GEM! Had the most delicious bowl of vegetarian kake udon at this delightful little eatery. Not only does is the food authentic, fresh and..."
Nishita Upadhyay
"Incredible food Honestly I’d say the best Japanese dishes I’ve ever had Price is very reasonable to at 12 pound each for what I..."
Connor Pearson
"Popped in today for light bit of lunch. My partner and I were in a rush to catch a bus and this spot looked nice to stop for a coffee and a quick..."
Lauren Johnson
"This place is amazing, had the Japanese Chicken Curry and Salmon Teryaki Rice Bowl and they were delicious. The team is very friendly too and there..."
Lisa-Maria Dima
"Family was craving for some ramen when we came across this lovely cafe during our stroll around town. The food definitely hit all the spots. I went..."
Jallen Cruz
"hidden gem! popped in for a coffee, ended up with an udon noodle soup as well, really flavourfull, and lovely staff, highly..."
Adam O'Brien
"My husband and I both really enjoyed a delicious lunch at Graze, Windermere. The ambience was calm and relaxing, the owners were friendly and..."
Jess Shaw
"The chicken rice bowl and carrot and ginger cake were both delicious. Friendly staff and dog..."
Stephanie Westley
"My wife is vegan and we often struggle to find places with a good choice for her. Not the case here. A lot of vegan options and the food was..."
Scott Houghton
"I loved this little restaurant! The vanilla ice cream mochi was very yummy! I also ordered a hot chocolate! It was warming and delicious! If we stay..."
Catweener
"Great little spot. Stopped for a coffee but we saw they had some great looking food options so we made note for a future visit. Staff were super..."
Ryan Krisch
"Lovely place with a clean and cosy environment. Food is light and healthy. I ordered salmon teriyaki rice bowl (see pic) which is tasty. Other..."
Hazel Z
"A delicious light lunch here took my mind off the rain. I had the baked eggs and greens which was so vibrant, fresh, and tasty. Everything on the..."
Ben Clarkson
"Third visit to this little gem. The food is nutritious but absolutely delicious and cooked as you wait by the owner who is very friendly and helpful..."
Anne Rowley
"We were blown away by this place. Authentic Japanese cuisine, cooked fresh and great service. One of the most delicious meals we've had in a long..."
Lucy G
"Latte was the best we ever had. Actually finished the cup! So creamy! Pecan shortbread was delicious, not forgetting the lovely customer service...."
Rukia Bibi
"A lovely find! Friendly staff, gorgeous healthy food. Perfect place for a great lunch. Caters well for Vegetarian..."
Clare Leanne
"Great place for a healthy meal with authentic flavours. Pick mixes salad and the udon with prawns, pork and fish. It's awesome..."
Mike Athanasakis
"Our group of 5 and 2 dogs.. we were in need of some fresh Asian cuisine and had heard good things about Graze.. the owner was working by himself and..."
James Foster
Folk Tap
Folk Tap
95/100 (1939 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegan Options
Street Food
Contemporary
British
Brew Pub
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Brew Pub
Street Food
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
New York Deli Bagel
Scones
Prawns
Angel Fries
Cappuccino
Sandwiches
Beer
Burger
hot chocolate
Grilled cheese
Chicken Salad
Toasts
Caffè Latte
bacon and egg roll
Breakfast Sandwich
Vegan Flapjack
Avocado toast
Waffles
San Pellegrino
Waffles & Crepes
Summer Salad
BLT
Veggie Burger
Bacon Sandwich
Club Sandwich
Waffle
Bagels
Darjeeling Tea Pot
Salad
Pulled Jerk Chicken Thigh on Tortillas
Mushrooms and Halloumi
Halloumi
Ham and Swiss Cheese
Cakes
Café
Brew Pub
Pub
Café
Contemporary
Street Food
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Cosy cafe with great sandwiches and cakes/brownies. Coffee is very good too. Very relaxed atmosphere (roots reggae playing in the..."
Hassan S.
"Great find in the middle of Bowness for a lunch stop! Menu was a welcome difference to other places on offer, and party of 5 were all pleased with..."
Bardley
"Spot on food, spot on beer and spot on staff. Had to wait for it to be open is the most frustrating thing! Tried twice and it was closed. Well worth..."
Nik Humphries
"Absolutely fabulous place. Loved the food. Me and my wife had breakfast at Folk every day and it was always amazing. Will definitely come back when..."
Tymek
"A lovely tucked away cafe near the bustle of Bowness. We had a lovely lunch with an amazing burger and chicken salad. Chips were wonderful. Service..."
Maharukh Daruwalla
"Birthday weekend in the lakes came in with my pup and partner and had cauliflower wings and fries with a couple of beers just perfect, lovely..."
Rebecca Wright
"Great little café bar, well made coffee with delicious locally roasted beans. Flat white was delicious and not too hot, milk poured from a height..."
David Shaw
"What an absolute gem of a place! Great street food and lots of craft beers and amazing hosts. 100% recommend! It is off the main road so go find it!..."
Rick Hadfield
"A lovely cafe situated in a cute little lane away from the touristy main road. The food is classic cafe but well presented and delicious. The mochas..."
Tristan Pearce
"Lovely little spot! Great selection of drink and super friendly service! Dog friendly too 😍 and they really know their products. Highly..."
Dave Gaunt
"Food full of flavour served by really nice people. Worth coming away from the main road to eat here. Spices just..."
Karl Dawson
Afternoon Tea At Storrs Hall
Afternoon Tea At Storrs Hall
85/100 (100 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
British
Contemporary
British
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sandwiches
Macarons
Macaroons
Cakes
Gazpacho
Cake
Scones
Panna cotta
Sit down
Contemporary
British
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Fine Dining
"Dining at The Bistro was a delight. The starters were exquisite, melting in the mouth with a delicate smokiness, and the fillet steak was a triumph,..."
Brian Kavanagh
"Amazing venue, definitely..."
Jon R
The Easy Breeze
The Easy Breeze
84/100 (2723 ratings)
Restaurants
International
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Street Food
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Contemporary
Bar
Pizza
International
Gluten Free Options
Street Food
Pizza
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fried
Sandwiches
Burger
Halloumi
Salad
Flatbread
Tacos
Chorizo
Street Food
Bar
International
Pizza
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Television
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Live Music
Free Wifi
Family style
Sports bars
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Gorgeous meal at the easy breeze. We were 4 adults 2 kids and were seated quickly by really friendly staff. Kids loved the Instagram counter and..."
Laura Kirk
"Absolutely lovely place, great setting great service and even better food, highly recommend the salt and pepper chicken and the brownie for after, to..."
Rachel Coleman
"Absolutely cannot fault everything about this place. The staff are all so attentive, we were instantly greeted by a friendly host (didn’t catch his..."
Jonathan Combe
"Hired a room at the easy breeze for my 21st recently & it was amazing! The staff were incredible, amazing food - everyone that came loved it & a..."
Mia Leece
"Went here as a last minute change of plans and although the staff were dealing with a private party for over 100 people they managed to provide us..."
Paul Scott
"This place is a hidden gem, the staff were brilliant and we ordered a snack of home made nachos. OMG 😲 they was the best we have ever had and a..."
Phil C
"Our favourite place to go in Bowness. We had a great night listening to the amazing young girl on piano (sorry didnt catch her name). What a..."
Loz Sheffy
"The chicken bao was packed with flavor, perfectly paired with a refreshing shandy. A must-try for food..."
Pallavi Bhoite
"Incredible food, amazing service and the kids menu has great options! The chicken tacos are out of this world, best I've ever had. Will definitely be..."
Tony Pires
"Amazing street food just off the main road in Bowness on Windermere. Popped in for lunch and no need to book. Jerk Chicken taco was..."
Ian McCutcheon