11 restaurant menus in Windermere, (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)
Selected filters:
Steak and Kidney Suet Parcel with Mushy Peas Chips and Gravy
Mushy Peas
Sirloin Steak
Fish and Chips
Sit down
British
Live Music
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Family style
Reservations
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Private Dining
Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Quite simply the best haddock, (thrice cooked) chips and mushy peas I have ever eaten. The other three members of our party were also impressed with..."
MickyD
"Excellent all round. A very classy restaurant in beautiful surroundings. From the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome by the staff. We had..."
Rob V
"Excellent British cuisine in Windermere. we went for there friday fish night. dover sole, colchester oysters and much more. Also close to the train..."
Alan C
"My family and I went for dinner here a few weeks ago for my 21st birthday meal. The restaurant seems small but it’s very cosy and comfy. The waiter..."
alice hart
"We were a party of 10 celebrating a 50th birthday, all our meals were wonderful from the starters to the desserts, lovely presentation too. All the..."
linzie mccaslin
"I rarely write reviews but the experience was excellent. We attended the restaurant and bar, which had a very homely relaxed atmosphere, lovely staff..."
clarissa heathcote
"The staff are very welcoming and the open fire is lovely to sit by in the restaurant. We enjoyed the eggs benedict for breakfast and the table d'hote..."
Melanie H (Minty)
"Only even been here to have Sunday roast but it has been very nice on each occasion, the staff sometimes seem a little overstretched but never..."
One Percent
"Fantastic stay, free onsite parking, room was clean, all the staff were lovely & the evening meal was the best I have had in a long time, breakfast..."
Thir7een 888
"We didn’t stay here but family and I had a super time here for a meal. Friendly and attentive staff and the food was delicious! Highly recommend..."
Rebecca Halsey
"It's definitely pricey, however the food and experience definitely matched. Luxury without being stuffy. Food was delicious and beautifully..."
Bobbie Blackman
"Excellent family Sunday lunch. We came with our family the day after our Son was married. Excellent service. Food lovely and also piping..."
Mike Dent
"Fantastic!
Fabulous restaurant with great food and lovely staff. The lamb balloting was fantastic. Easy parking right outside. Really enjoyed our..."
Liz Hunter
"Really great. Excellent location, rooms good, bed comfortable, staff couldn't have been more helpful. We will be..."
John Hawkins
"Myself and my husband stayed here for a long weekend this month and had a wonderful experience.
We arrived at the hotel an hour early and were able..."
Hannah Louise
"We have stayed at The Lamplighter several times which says it all really. Always made to feel very welcome. Nothing is too much trouble. Lovely, well..."
Sharon Mellor
"We tend to struggle going anywhere for Sunday Lunch because Mrs K does such a fantastic one I always leave disappointed! However that certainly was..."
Stuart Kirkham
"We went for a meal in the evening in the bar with my little Westie. The restaurant was charming, beautifully decorated the staff attentive and..."
Alison Fisher
"Great little dinner spot. Pleasant atmosphere for a lovely pub meal that’s unpretentious. We didn’t book a table and we’re quickly seated as..."
Molly Siv
"Room ok but bathroom no light and dated. Food excellent though lamb pretty tasteless. Dreadful parking with several people..."
"Beautiful restaurant with excellent staff and gorgeous food. We booked the chefs table which was awesome as you get to watch the chefs at work and..."
Emily Lambert
"Some of the best food i have ever had! The lamb was absolutely perfectly cooked and the beef to die for. My only gripe was the music was awfully..."
Emily Harrison
"One of the best dinners ever. We sat at the chef’s table and it was a great experience talking to the chefs and getting their recommendations -..."
Pri
"We ate at Gilpin Spice as part of our minimoon. It was a lovely relaxed atmosphere, beautifully decorated and with great service. The staff knew a..."
Rachael Herridge
"Enjoyed a nice meal at Gilpin Spice.
The mains all tasted great. The menu had plenty of variety and interesting vegetarian options. The coconut and..."
Tom Daff
"Delightful afternoon lunch with friends.
Service was top notch as you would expect although there was no one to greet us on arrival so we stood..."
Drew Lucas
"Payed a visit again recently, new food on menu from our last visit but it was still amazing. Great choice of Asian dishes.
We sat at the bar seating..."
Keith Cordukes
"Absolutely amazing food & service! Some of the best food weve ever tasted! Highly recommend all of the fish & seafood dishes, ginger pudding and..."
Jo Silverwood
"I visited for a solo birthday lunch and I was made to feel very special. I was greeted and wished a happy birthday by everyone, including the chefs...."
James Oliver
"STUNNING dinner, right at the chef's table. Cannot recommend enough. I had an early seating at 6pm on a Monday when the restaurant was full, but not..."
"Everything about it was perfect. From being greeted upon arrival, to drinks in the bar before the meal to wonderful food and service. Every course of..."
Michael Cushion
"Excellent experience at Hrishi during a weekend getaway. The food was delightful and the cocktails were also delicious. In addition to what one would..."
xyzpiggywigsxyz
"Absolutely incredible experience enjoying the taster menu this evening @ HRiSHi @ Gilpin.
Staff were incredible without ever being too formal. The..."
Andrew Rogerson
"Absolutely stunning restaurant within the Gilpin Hotel. Fully deserving of all the accolades it has received.
The setting (especially at Christmas)..."
Rich C
"One of the top 3 dinning experience I've ever had so far. The services and quality of food are just outstanding. Chef is really good at spice, pepper..."
John Wong
"Had the fab tasting menu with wine pairing - excellent! (And we had a veggie, a pescitarian, someone who doesn't like scallops and a meat eater),..."
Louise Armitage
"The afternoon tea was amazing, we sat in the lounge, right next to the fire which was lovely. Very comfy. The staff were incredibly friendly and..."
Josh Bruce
"Fabulous night! Food was phenomenal and the waiter's/waitresses looked after us making the evening even more enjoyable. The fact there was a whole..."
Elisha Franklyn
"Very creative menu. A melange of flavours from around the world arranged in surprising but delicious combinations.
Wonderful service..."
Kaiomurz Motawara
"There have been so many versions of Great British menu I have actually stopped watching it. Apparently head chef Hrishi Desai used either all or some..."
"Excellent fish and chips including a gluten free batter option and great service. I highly recommend The Little Chippy as the best for..."
Tracey Wilson
"I am not a bit fish person but I will say this is the best fish and chip shop around..... The fish is fresh and tasty (not "fishie" if you know what..."
Trac'e Preston
"After a day on Windermere cruises, a chippy tea was in order. Great vegetarian menu, friendly staff and even..."
Neil Jennison
"Great fish and chips plus friendly staff. Highly recommend The Little..."
Sue Hewkin
"Great fish and chips, best I have ever tasted. Setsa very high standard. Really friendly atmosphere. Really fresh fish, always piping hot as it's..."
Caroline Arden
"Stumbled upon this chippy by mistake but what a find! The staff are very cheery and welcoming and the food was delicious. Thank you..."
Jo Smith
"The best chippy for miles, great taste, great service, what else could you want? Been going for years and will continue to do..."
John Lewis
"Sooo nice here since it was taken over a while back!!! Just had a burger! Omg! It was gorgeous!!..."
Natalie Morgan
"Great fish and chips and mushy peas . Like that I can phone up before I get there and then don’t have to..."
Christine Wright
"Large piece of nicely battered haddock for £6.60. Variety of other options including spam fritters (which don't work as well with the batter as the..."
Eve Vid
"Was heading back home from the lakes so just searched fish and chip shops near to us on Apple Maps and found this place nearby, glad we did!
Me & my..."
R
"The Little Chippy, our best local chippy in Bowness and Windermere! It’s tucked away down Beech Street opposite Old Codgers Cottage. They offer an..."
Symmoane Bowman
"Best fish and chips in Windermere! Amazing quality food, really friendly owners and the fish was really fresh. We actually walked 40 minutes to get..."
chantelle winkley
"Came here this evening after seeing postive reviews definitely recommended!!!
Huge portions, delicious and tasty fish and chips! Curry was lovely..."
Kayleigh Maguire
"Hands down a must-try chip shop! The fish and chips is a must have lunch while you’re in Windermere! Lightly battered and absolutely delicious!..."
Kate Kesselring
"One of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. Friendly and quick..."
Irem Erdem
"Absolutely wonderful fish and chips. Some of the best we have ever had. Fresh fish, crispy batter and delicious fluffy chips. Huge portions too...."
Kate Argent
"Nice old building with a nice flower display outside. Service was fast and friendly. I just went for a regular chips for 2.30. I was allowed to..."
Dean Southall
"Busy on a Friday night, had the fish and chips for £10 which was great, a good sized portion (not sure if that is expensive or not these days). All..."
Richard Wilson
"Good quality fish cooked freshly to order. The portion sizes were really good and at a reasonable price..."
Jonathon Gibbins
"A decent fish n chips. My normal gripe is the tasteless mushy peas but i guess it had less salt! Girl serving was really sweet, polite and..."
R.A Kashmiri
"Our fish and chips was very delicious. The price is worth it. The staff is very friendly and helpful! Please, support small, local businesses, they..."
Zsuzsanna Baumgartner
"Great small chip shop off the main shopping area in Windermere. Ordered the Haddock and Chips. Portions large, plenty of chips 2 lots were enough for..."
"We had pork with green pepper and black bean sauce with rice and it was as expected. Very hot (temperature wise) and delicious. Not only that, they..."
mocha mocha
"The food was really delicious, and we all agreed it was one of the best Chinese takeaways we ever had. The staff are so friendly and polite.
We..."
Mark Gmail
"Good vegan options! We had salt and pepper chips, sweet and sour tofu and vege fried rice with no egg. We would definitely eat here..."
Hannah Suarez
"Only open for takeaway atm. Busy Bank Holiday so all restaurants fully booked. Decided on takeaway which we took back to hotel...."
Maureen Botka
"As a regular Chinese takeaway-er and after trying all of them in the lakes, I can verify with confidence that it is the best by far. Tried pretty..."
John D
"We've waited 7 years to be able to come back and have this Chinese again. It was worth the wait! Hopefully it won't be as long before we're back..."
Sinead Sutcliffe
"Amazing good, really friendly staff, great vegan options (rare in Windermere) would eat here..."
Tyler H
"Great food. Great staff.
The place is a little small, it is also a little run down out the back near the toilets with obvious signs that they are..."
Jason Anderson
"Delicious food.
Reasonably priced.
Friendly staff.
Would heartily..."
Dorothy Plater
"I must say as someone from HK, I’m a little skeptical when I order from almost any Chinese takeaway store! But Magic wok is so good! I had their..."
Cheuk Yiu Lee
"We got a takeaway from here during our stay in Windermere and I would definitely go back. The price is very reasonable and the food is so tasty -..."
Rachel Mo
"Good food with plenty of gluten free and vegan options. Server was very knowledgeable about..."
Daniel Taylor
"Had a takeaway from here, its obviously good given how busy they were. Was quoted a 30 minute wait, which was accurate. Good portion sizes, tasty..."
S
"Lovely surprise when our takeaway was so good. !! Generous portions, a delicious takeaway of starters: BBQ ribs, chicken n sweetcorn soup. Sticky..."
Yvonne Hood
"Excellent every single time. Chef and staff are happy to provide exactly what I ask for with no trouble at all, making adaptations to suit my..."
"What a lovely place to stay. Great location, room very nice and comfy and breakfast was just delicious. Friendly staff and defo stay there again soon..."
Liza Enfield
"Little bit pricey but good beer, a good selection of spirits and the staff are ultra helpful and..."
Stephen Jones
"Stayed for long weekend last season. Really nice room, very clean and nice pub, really good veggie breakfast. We would book here..."
David Rhys
"Enjoyed a lovely stay here. Staff are very friendly and helpful, rooms are a good size and really well equipped with all you need. The food was..."
Tracy Critchley
"Went for lunch with my mum on Sunday. Food was lovely! We ordered of the £5 menu (served from 12-3) the portions were huge! Mum ordered the soup and..."
Natalie Morgan
"The food is amazing and the staff r friendly and u dont have 2 wait ages 4 your food 2 come. Every time we go 2 Bowness we walk it all the way 2 The..."
Claire Webb
"I stayed in the b&b ! Lovely atmospheric country pub, dog friendly and close to train station (5 min walk). Rooms excellent size well furnished with..."
Suzanne Cruickshank
"A big thanks to The Elleray for accommodating a group of 18 walkers for supper last weekend. Great service and tasty..."
Nicky Simmons
"We were only there for two nights but couldn't fault the place ,the service and food was spot on and everything was lovely and clean , they even put..."
Stephen Bailey
"Amazing food and even better service! The staff went out of their way to help make our meal with our 18-month-old son very..."
Amie Burnett
"Great service and friendly welcome. Nice choice of beers etc. Staff very pleasant. Recommend a beer or two..."
Stephen Walker
"great food clean friendly people good service didn't wait to long for the food to arrive at our table. warm highly recommended..."
Victoria Anne Neal
"Had lunch here on 2nd January.Lovely and cosy hotel,good food at very reasonable prices.Can't fault anything.Think some of the hotels/restaurants on..."
Isabella Irving
"Food was absolutely..."
Stephh Sanderson
"Called in for lunch with family and 2 dogs.
Pub is totally dog friendly and we received a warm welcome.
After lunch we went into the Beer Garden,..."
Martyn Hurt
"Fantastic beer garden with very comfortable seating areas. Fantastic menu, which is reasonably priced. The waiting on staff were very friendly and..."
Andrew Holdsworth
"We stayed here for 2 nights and had a lovely time. On arrival we were able to check in early and were even upgraded by the owner. Rooms were clean..."
ella marconi
"Lovely traditional English pub meals. The fish is super fresh and the chips are nice and hot and so big. Lovely staff who are empathetic with fussy..."
Jaiden Tslgl2
"Attended The Elleray last weekend, we had a lovely experience. The room was lovely and staff were really nice!
The location is perfect, parking..."
Jayni Wood
"A great pub to spend the night. Friendly staff, good food, affordable drinks prices and a nice friendly relaxed atmosphere. Spent new year's eve..."
Ian Minion
"We were gutted when we found out the veggie restaurant round the corner wasn’t serving food any more, but The Elleray had great vegan options,..."
Rhys Goddard
"Quick drive to the Lakes & a spot of lunch. Never been here before & really enjoyed it & soon filled up with other patrons. Dog friendly & a great..."
Big Stevey P
"Really good local’s pub with friendly landlord couple; nice touch to have the train departure board in view of the bar. Fine range of beers and..."
One Percent
"I visited this pub twice during my short stay in Windermere and it was wonderful. The service was excellent and I felt immediately at home. The..."
"Our experience here was fantastic. Food is good with reasonable price. Service was great. The quality of food is superb. I would recommend this to my..."
Virtual Worker
"Chinese cuisines here are so delicious, yummy and very cheap as well. So much better than other restaurants in center with affordable prices. The..."
Joyce Le
"Lovely attentive staff and a pleasant relaxing atmosphere. Didn't reserve the table but were still sitted as soon as one became available which..."
Robi Janovski
"Great spot for some asian flavours. Food was affordable and serving sizes were good for sharing. Lovely staff who were friendly and attentive...."
Jingchun L
"Had a fantastic dinner here, food was superb, service was nice, couldn't fault..."
Graeme Foster
"Ordered from Golden mountain whilst we were staying nearby in White Cross Bay. We were told there was a bit of a wait, but they'd try and get it..."
Shaun Palmer
"The Chinese food on offer is excellent! Makes up for the simple ambience. Service is prompt, courteous and efficient. Must be popular for takeaways..."
Saurabh Prasad
"They were full and said we'd have to wait 40min but eventually after telling them we had a long and tiring day they managed to give us a table. Very,..."
patrik bartos
"Had a big takeaway order and it was one of the best we’ve had. Everything was fresh and full of vegetables. Very friendly service..."
Lucy Ann
"We first called in after looking at the reviews on this quaint little restaurant on the highstreet. Got some really nice reviews compared to another..."
"Boothroyd decided we should end the night with some Indian cuisine and a couple of pints of Cobra. This is a very traditional restaurant. Needs a..."
MADDOGLEP
"Probably the best curry I've had period. All the food was amazing, the service was great the younger chap was incredible, beer was well kept. I don't..."
Christopher Humphreys
"so after reading so many negative reviews we decided that we would give it a go, we were not disappointed! the food and service was impccable, decor..."
jon lomax
"The food was lovely great variety on the menu . We had entries followed by mains , couldn't fit in desert though . Thanks for the service..."
Kathy Roil
"We rang & booked on a Saturday eve for 8pm, arrived shortly before a party of 10. Service was great, relaxed and pleasant. The guy helped with my..."
MischiefMusic89
"I had a takeaway from here when I was staying in the local area over Christmas. Service was fast, price was very good, the food was very hot. Not the..."
Mark David
"Excellent food. Excellent service. Ordered food from here on the third night of our 4 night stay in the area. Guess where we ordered from on the 4th..."
Jay Salisbury
"Wonderful overall experience.
They had some bengali curries on their menu which I had never tried before, and I was so pleased I did, it was amazing...."
Sarah
"Had real reservations about going here after looking at some of the scathing reviews but was very pleasantly surprised.
The food was fantastic and..."
Mark G
"Me and my partner came here and had a really good meal. They do paneer curry which is always a nice option. Friendly..."
sophie garrod
"The food was definitely good all around. With a group of 6 we were able to try a lot of different meals, which were all good. The service was..."
Snibbles
"The best Indian restaurant i ever been, the food, the atmosphere and the staff was more than great. Definitely will go again when we are on the lakes..."
"Fantastically busy, almost without fail; drinkers pub as they do not do food, but always friendly and often have sports on. Usual range of lagers..."
One Percent
"Called in with my little dog. So friendly. My dog was given some biscuits. It was warm and cosey the football was on. We were drenched from the rain..."
Elaine Oliver
"Happy to find two real ales from Bowness Bay brewery. Had a good pint of Raven Red. TV's everwhere with the World Cup on. Many reserved for tonight..."
MADDOGLEP
"Nice pub with outside seating. Bar has plenty of choice with gin and beer. The bar sell food upstairs but we had already ate so I can't comment on..."
marie
"Great friendly place to visit. A bit too rowdy when there is football on tv
Good range of beers and a excellent price and..."
Barry Pearson
"Very nice pub. Friendly staff and had a lovely pint of Fell Walker. Was in there to watch the football and plenty of screens and seats but also..."
Andy
"We popped in for a quick drink and escape from the rain. Busy with a great atmosphere. Really liked..."
Darren Howard
"Food: pretty good. I love the gammon. The vegetable curry has a sour favor. 12oz burger is not bad
Service: Not good. You need to walk to the counter..."
C Ye
"Great little pub with a fantastic atmosphere. Last game of the season, loads of different supporters, no trouble, jyst banter..."
James Lakeland
"We popped In for a quick drink while out for a walk about. The staff were great and jolly. The place had a good buzz about it with the football and..."
Derek Robinson
"Really dog friendly pub in Winderemere, the staff we really kind and friendly had a lovely afternoon here. Great outside areas out the front and back..."
Amy O'Donnell
"Me and my partner came mid week to have a few chill drinks and to watch the football. We had our two dogs with us and the staff were super friendly..."
Katherine Harake
"Visited this great pub a couple of times this weekend. There were 4 of us with 3 dogs.
The staff couldn't have been more helpful.
All the regulars..."
"We had the most wonderful meals and experiences dining at both Hyltons and the Quayside Bar and Kitchen, we enjoyed the meals and the service was..."
Josephine Chan
"We got a table next to the window so amazing views of the lake! Great drinks selection with reasonable prices. The food here was delicious, I had the..."
Jennifer Buttery
"We have visited this place on Sat first time and after having lovely food and also great service (it was my hubby birthday) we have decided we would..."
Marzena K
"Absolutely gorgeous food and fast service, generous servings as well. Dog friendly as well. Only downside being there are no dog friendly tables with..."
Who Cares
"Stopped in on a Wednesday evening and were shown to a window table which was lovely. The view was amazing. The staff were attentive and friendly. The..."
Jane Smith
"Amazing find.
Perfect location right on the lake, with plenty of seating options available both inside and outside.
Stunning views.
A perfect way to..."
Susan Sands
"Stopped by for a quick bite to eat. Ordered the Korean burger which I doubled up on for am extra £3.50. The burger was very filling and came with a..."
Stephen Bullock
"Nice food with good service. I had a chicken burger, meat lover's pizza and prawn cocktail. The view of Windermere lake was..."
Chamila Lasantha
"Good fresh sea food and local favorites. The staff were friendly and helpful. There are few tables next to lake which can improve the experience. The..."
Vishnu Vallathparambil
"We went there for our wedding anniversary,it was beautiful AS USUAL.
The staff are amazing,my needs as a lady who has had a bypass were met threw the..."
Dotty Bird
"Lovely meals, we had 4 meals. Two chicken burgers with cheese and bacon, the gammon with pineapple and kids meal of sausage and chips. Side order of..."
terry crout
"Can’t fault this place at all. First time here food served on piping hot plates which for Lamb Henry essential as gravy would be cold in no time...."
Mike Ingham
"Absolutely Spot on , Fab Service Fab Food and the View to die for you must go.
Really fab tried the steak and was spot on the staff are friendly and..."
David Shaw
"Lovely place. Inside and out.
My group was outside facing the Lake, what a beautiful view we had. It was stoating down rain, however we were..."
Lillian Hamilton
"Nice place, ordered food and it was at the table in about 5 minutes, extremely quick, tasty and fresh. Best pizza I’ve probably ever had, the meat..."
James
"Great new bistro bar great views over..."
Glenn Webster
Connect with Sluurpy
X
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes
An error has occurred! Please try again in a few minutes