European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Grasmere
7 restaurant menus in Grasmere, (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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"We came here for the 6 course lunch taster menu.
The hotel is stunning and has gorgeous grounds.
The food was obviously delicious and the chefs..."
Leona Wyatt
"Great location and service. The food was mostly great but there was one or two courses of the vegetarian tasting menu that were average to poor for a..."
Sam LB (Sam)
"Forest side is lovely. We had a dog friendly room which was perfect for us. It needed a bit more closet space but other than that it was great...."
Mike Asher
"Beautiful hotel in a stunning location. Food is delicious and superbly presented. Staff helpful and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble. Dog..."
Barbara Lunt
"Absolutely exceptional. Everything was perfect. We are yet to see what the rooms are like. We came for lunch
- 6 course tasting menu. The whole..."
Amy Taylor
"Kohlrabi with cured and lightly smoked trout is served with a salsa verde made from garden herbs and cured trout roe. “Beetroots cooked in their..."
Waleed Khalid
"The accommodations at Forest Side were outstanding in every way. The entrance to the lodge is absolutely beautiful and my anticipation as we were..."
Michelle Heneman
"Food review only.
Most worthy of its Michelin star and could work to the next level. We are very used to continental michelin restaurants, and this..."
doron co
"Definitely top-notch food quality, each of the items on our 4-course meal for £45 was delectable. Wines were a bit hit and miss. Service..."
Suresh K
"We stayed at Forest Side the night after our wedding. When we arrived we were informed by Natasha that our room had been upgraded as a courtesy from..."
Lauren Russell
"I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the 6-course tasting menu with wine pairing at the Forest Side Hotel restaurant, and it was an..."
Andrew S
"Fantastic lunch here at Easter. Couldn’t fault the service or food. Pricey but still feels like good value. Difficult to see how this place only..."
Chris Kennedy
"We stayed for two nights and dined at the restaurant for dinner one evening. Initially, we made a reservation for a 4-course meal, but after just the..."
Esther T
"This was our second visit and it was as good as the first visit last year.
Lovely bedroom and bathroom.
The 8 course tasting menu with wine pairing..."
Helen Marsden
"This is a really excellent hotel. Beautiful location and really nice rooms. We had a 3 day package with two tasting menus - my girlfriend has a lot..."
Jonathan Dixon
"Amazing experience from the service to the food and the wine experience. Definitely will be..."
Danielle Griffiths
"Where to start with the Forest Side, what a place! We may be a bit biased having just had our wedding there but it really is one of the most amazing..."
Natalie Franklin-Charlesworth
"Incredible food, comfortable rooms and attentive staff. The restaurant is the best "Michelin style" food I've eaten. Unique flavours, amazing..."
Matthew Sharp
"I’ve just spent 2 nights here with my partner and dog, and here are my thoughts:
Pros:
- beautiful manor on gorgeous grounds, the overall..."
"My husband and I spent Saturday night at The Grand, celebrating his birthday, we had an amazing stay, the food was fabulous, the staff couldn't do..."
Janette Liggins
"What a wonderful relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings, fabulous view from our window didn't want to leave the room, comfiest bed ever!! Very..."
Alison Kelton
"We've just arrived back from a gorgeous break at the Grand at Grasmere.
The Grand is in a stunning location and the décor is very tasteful..."
Ian Pritchard-Jones
"Would highly recommend this hotel, it’s beautifully decorated, the views are stunning and the staff are just SO lovely and helpful. They do..."
Sarah Woods
"Fabulous hotel. Cracking location. The room we had was brilliantly appointed. Toiletries are very high quality (Molten Brown). Food is great and..."
Stephen Fish
"Just came back from the Grand at Grasmere it was wonderful. John at the reception desk was so friendly and helpful. The staff and food was..."
Dawn Wilson
"Another amazing stay at the Grand at Grasmere. Very helpful staff ( problems with the air conditioning, still not resolved, needs to be set lower..."
Jane Eaves
"Just got back from a fabulous weekend at The Grand. Beautiful hotel and amazing staff. Food was delicious, first class breakfast. We were a large..."
Kate Cannell
"Just returned from a 3 night stay in your hotel and it was as craig would say 'fab u lous dahling'.
The surroundings, the lake view room, the views,..."
Gill Long
"Perfect location and just so relaxing. The staff are very helpful and polite. The food is second to none and the rooms are class. All in all it’s a..."
Graeme Watson
"Great place great views great staff great gardens, 5 stars all round..."
Keith Nolan
"Best Hotel to stay in Grasmere...Hotel Grand! Can't say enough about this beautifully appointed hotel. Delicious food, top notch service, beautiful..."
Erin Beth Rudder
"what a little gem of a place this is. Comfiest bed I've ever slept in and the views from bed make it nearly impossible to leave the room... I say..."
Stuart Robertson
"Lovely hotel, great service and very comfortable. The property is very well upholstered, is in tip top condition, which is probably helped by the no..."
Shaun S
"Didn’t stay here but dinner was unbelievably good. On the verge of fine dining without the price..."
Adam Gummer
"Stayed at the Grand 2 nights during the week, our stay was pleasant. The bed was very comfy, the food was very well prepared and was tasty, the..."
Janet Rothwell
"Situated in rhe heart of Grasmere with free private parking surrounded by breath taking scenery. Lots of fell walks from the door both easy and more..."
Paul Stephenson
"Only let down was the food/menu.
For a Hotel of this calibre the menu was very limited with little variety. The Big Breakfast was missing mushrooms,..."
Geoffrey Conlin
"Amazing hotel and completely worth it. The staff was very friendly and accommodating as we arrived after dinner was closed, and the chef gave us..."
Rais Rais
"We absolutely love this place as we do The Grand at Lytham. Pure luxury and our room with our private terrace was beautiful. Lovely relaxing..."
Donna Hutchins
"One of the best parts of our trip to the UK this summer.
The vacation didn’t go as planned. I was so looking forward to Lake District’s part of..."
Tahaab Rais
"We have just spent a wonderful time away in the 'Grand at Grasmere' Hotel. It was everything we imagined and much more besides. Probably one of the..."
Stephen Ackers
"My partner and I spent three nights at the Grand mid October 2022, and our stay couldn't have been better.
The location is probably the best in..."
frenchboy2005
"Absolutely brilliant stay. The room (classic lodge) was modern, clean and very nice. The restaurant and lounge area of the hotel are lovely and..."
Laura Ludlam
"We have been made to feel extremely welcome by all the Grand staff.
We stayed in the superior room with a sofa bed for our daughter, and we have..."
Dave Hargreaves
"Beautiful hotel!
This is one of the nicest hotel experiences I have ever had. From check-in the staff were so friendly and helpful that we felt..."
Jack Rowe
"'Probably' the best hotel in Grasmere! Beautiful contemporary decor I get lounge & bar areas. Room & bathroom beautiful too. Attentive but not..."
jan stephenson
"Our favorite hotel in Lake District. We stayed here twice already. Great food and amazing staff! Definitely worth..."
Tomas Gold
"Had a great stay at this beautifully presented hotel. The dual aspect bedroom had a high standard of furnishings, as per the public spaces. The bed..."
"Me and my husband visited Grasmere last week and came across this lovely little place and had a gorgeous meal. The food was top quality and the staff..."
Abi Whitehead
"Loved the food here. The French Onion Soup was incredible. We also has Sea Bass which was perfectly cooked and well presented. Well worth a..."
Lee Walker
"We loved this place food was amazing staff were the best ever, even when short staffed they managed to achieve the best service and food possible, we..."
Stuart Watson
"Visited with my wife for her birthday. Online booking and email confirmation straight away. The ambience was nice, service was excellent and prompt...."
Bear Grylles
"Delicious meal last night. Everything was great but loved the French onion soup. Both mains were delicious too and the sauces/gravy were..."
Tania Thomas
"Amazing food and excellent service with a warm ambience. Craig was fantastic, very attentive and courteous...."
Hamzah Malik
"We had 3 courses 16th April 2024, the food is amazing, the service is fantastic, would definitely..."
Clare Caza
"Tasty and healthy menu. Friendly staff. Grasmere prices but worth it to support this beautiful village...."
bob shinton
"we've always visited Lewis's for evening meals when staying in Grasmere. Always lovely food, nice atmosphere & good..."
ed hinchliffe
"Busy little restaurant. Great meal. Good choice menu. Good portions size. Very nice staff. Will book again when we come back to visit Grasmere...."
Jackie Rob
"Lovely food and experience. They managed a group of 10 admirably. We had the sea bass, lamb and chicken followed by Bakewell tart, sticky toffee and..."
lisa fretwell
"Excellent food. Prices not much more than most places in Grasmere but well worth the extra. Great service..."
Andy Leverton
"This place is lovely and would highly recommend, we where staying in grasemere for the weekend for our anniversary, we booked lewis Bistro for our..."
Debbie Glorman
"Excellent food. Scallops cooked to perfection. Steak was cooked exactly how we asked for them. Excellent service to say it was their first night..."
"Fantastic place. The food was delicious and my nephew loved trying Redbush tea for the first time. I’ll be back..."
Carole Farish
"This is the kind of place the Lake District needed. Beautiful, fresh, inspired cooking in a fantastic contemporary setting. The crockery alone is..."
Mathew Benson
"The best brownies, light and gooey but lovely and chocolatey. Great..."
Rebecca Eccles
"We had an excellent Scandinavian lunch today. Great service and great food. Lovely new addition to..."
Monika Dedus
"Tastefully modern interior of a building in an idyllic setting coupled with a ginger scone and cracking coffee...
Oh yes! we will return..."
Marcus Perie
"Lovely lunch at Mathilde's on a Monday. Sun was shining view was lovely staff were friendly and lots of choice for food. I enjoyed the Hot dog, my..."
Esmé Flinders
"The best Swedish meatballs I've ever had by far. I want to come back just to try the rest of the menu. Great selection of cakes and hot drinks too,..."
Robert Hart
"Wonderful place. Stopped in for a reviving pot of tea after a walk around the lake. Sunny, buzzy and a delicious Scandi inspired menu. Best hot cross..."
Adam McWhinney
"Stopped off here for a comfort break, ordered three drinks.
Lovely outdoor seating area, art gallery inside. Take time to admire and enjoy the..."
May Cheung
"I had a flat white and a miso hazelnut cake slice. They both were very good. I have no idea about their food, but I would recommend the place for the..."
Anivesh
"Art cafe with a Swedish twist, recommended in our cottage guestbook. Nice breakfast/lunch/pastry options.
Requested for affogato with whisky..."
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"Everything here is excellent. I even ordered a salad (unheard of, feels like a missed opportunity for something greater) and I was really happy with..."
Esther Plume
"Coffee and cake stop on our walk excellent coffee as cavetti always is! Cake was lovely
Gluten free options..."
pug306rallye
"What a gem in Grasmere! Cosy, lovely cafe serving delicious food and drinks. All the food menu looked so good and the cakes are different and..."
Prangvalai Poontawee
"We enjoyed several treats over a few days during our stay in Grasmere: coffee, tea, gelato, savoury soups and burgers, tarted, cakes and scones.
The..."
Rebecca Dunkerley
"Cafe/gallery, good food and delicious coffee, beautiful views, charming..."
Magdalena Strugielska
"Tasty, Scandinavian inspired food with a view of the fells while you eat.
I had the Mathilde's Hot Dog with a side order of fries. The price is a..."
Ben Whittaker
"An amazing cafe with beautiful crockery, a fantastic selection of cakes, and the BEST veg breakfast barm..."
Katy Harmer
"The food is absolutely yummy, great for brunch/lunch, lovely fresh ingredients and beautifully presented. Great coffee. Love the gallery setting...."
Natasha Cumberland
"Wonderful cafe, great menu and a well stocked cake counter. Would recommend trying the hot chocolate with homemade marshmallows and anything that..."
Helen W
"Great coffee - our flat whites were spot on!
This is a unique cafe in Grasmere with a clean, modern aesthetic and picturesque setting. Inside..."
Maddy
"Now what's not to love about this place, there is art, craft material and amazing coffee, tea and cakes. We'll worth a look atbthe art, browse the..."
Mikey T
"There is good reason this cafe is very popular and consequently busy. A very modern and tasty take on traditional cafe food, almost in the category..."
"Probably one of the best places to eat dinner in Grasmere. Lovely bright space with a decent menu and well presented plates. Our meal was delicious!..."
Erin Urban
"Good food! And a wonderful attentive service!
It’s also nice that it’s possible to mix dishes from a casual menu and a signature (fine dining)..."
Liat Weinstock
"Incredible dinner. The room is lovely and spacious and was cosy near Christmas time with candles and fairy lights. Staff attentive and the food was..."
HLS
"Food and atmosphere was fantastic. Scampi and chips were cooked very well and the venison and pork sausage roll was very flavourful. The man serving..."
Alexander Baxter-Brand
"The food was great, very tasty, everyone in our party agreed. The service was quick. Only a few snags such as quite a rigid drinks menu (no..."
Jay Fitzhenry
"Really nice cosy place to have an evening meal. Menu isn't huge, however I really enjoyed the risotto I had for my main and trifle for pudding. Food..."
R J Roberts
"A great alternative for an evening meal while in Grasmere. Food is prepared in the kitchen of the Wordsworth Hotel. Same time food and attention to..."
Daniel Pike
"Top class waiters and lovely food. Excellent experience..."
Diane Bathgate
"Amazing little find. Beautiful food and great service...."
Ulrika Jonsson Swinburne
"Food and drink is impeccable!!!
Service with a smile and a chuckle.
More than happy to shuffle you to a better table.....
Would recommend..."
PJM
"Very friendly staff, nice food although could be improved here and..."
Gosia Rebelo
"Good service, fresh fish..."
蔣靜雯
"Fantastic food. Tasted delicious and good selection. Perhaps a little pricey but is grassmere. Nice selection of beers and great service..."
M17el M17el
"Really impressed with this. Some of the best service from staff that we've experienced in the Lake District, and some truly lovely..."
Pocket Creatives
"Cosy little bistro in the heart of Grasmere. Good food and lots of it. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. I guess the prices are commensurate..."
Tom Honey
"Professional and friendly people. Reasonable wine selection and good..."
"Probably one of the best places to eat dinner in Grasmere. Lovely bright space with a decent menu and well presented plates. Our meal was delicious!..."
Erin Urban
"Good food! And a wonderful attentive service!
It’s also nice that it’s possible to mix dishes from a casual menu and a signature (fine dining)..."
Liat Weinstock
"Incredible dinner. The room is lovely and spacious and was cosy near Christmas time with candles and fairy lights. Staff attentive and the food was..."
HLS
"Food and atmosphere was fantastic. Scampi and chips were cooked very well and the venison and pork sausage roll was very flavourful. The man serving..."
Alexander Baxter-Brand
"The food was great, very tasty, everyone in our party agreed. The service was quick. Only a few snags such as quite a rigid drinks menu (no..."
Jay Fitzhenry
"Really nice cosy place to have an evening meal. Menu isn't huge, however I really enjoyed the risotto I had for my main and trifle for pudding. Food..."
R J Roberts
"A great alternative for an evening meal while in Grasmere. Food is prepared in the kitchen of the Wordsworth Hotel. Same time food and attention to..."
Daniel Pike
"Top class waiters and lovely food. Excellent experience..."
Diane Bathgate
"Amazing little find. Beautiful food and great service...."
Ulrika Jonsson Swinburne
"Food and drink is impeccable!!!
Service with a smile and a chuckle.
More than happy to shuffle you to a better table.....
Would recommend..."
PJM
"Very friendly staff, nice food although could be improved here and..."
Gosia Rebelo
"Good service, fresh fish..."
蔣靜雯
"Fantastic food. Tasted delicious and good selection. Perhaps a little pricey but is grassmere. Nice selection of beers and great service..."
M17el M17el
"Really impressed with this. Some of the best service from staff that we've experienced in the Lake District, and some truly lovely..."
Pocket Creatives
"Cosy little bistro in the heart of Grasmere. Good food and lots of it. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. I guess the prices are commensurate..."
Tom Honey
"Professional and friendly people. Reasonable wine selection and good..."
Ralf Weber
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