TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Windermere - Updated November 2024

Konstantin Dilov

Jane Mcgregor

The Dining Room At Lindeth Howe Country House Hotel

89/100 (1927 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Reservations

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Wheelchair Accessible

The Wild Boar Restaurant

89/100 (3303 ratings)

Langdale Chase Hotel Restaurant

89/100 (1253 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stayed for a couple of nights with my parent's. We had the best time ever. The staff couldn't do enough for us they were amazing. The room was..."

Karen Dale Storey Jones

"We only stopped for lunch, next time it will be to stay. Glorious house with extraordinary terrace and views- it’s everything you dreamed of a day..."

Kelly Lefever

"Listen everyone!!! We have stayed in many many hotels all over the world but never stayed in one as utterly beautiful. Don't listen to any of the bad..."

Jean Clews

"We came here as a retirement gift to ourselves and couldn't have been happier. We were given room 20..... Although I have no idea what the other..."

Anita Owen

"What an amazing place! We just popped in to have a drink in the bar but ended up staying for something to eat as well. All the staff were courteous..."

Karen Ann

"We got married at the Langdale Chase and we absolutely chose the right venue. The staff, the planning, the service and the location were all amazing..."

Louise Brothers

"Came back to Langdale Chase for our 10th wedding anniversary on July 7th. It was still as amazing as it was the first time we visited! Beautiful..."

Lauren Edley

"We’ve just spent the last two days here celebrating our wedding anniversary. It’s not the first time as we stayed several times before and were..."

Christine Sharples

"We had our wedding here on Monday and just wanted to say a massive thanks to all the staff at Langdale Chase. We are not from the lakes so booked the..."

Louise Tubey

"The staff are amazing! Nothing is to much trouble so friendly, the Hotel is beautiful full of character! Food is first rate! Rooms are stunning with..."

Mark Roberts

"Loved everything from the views, grounds, room to the food and welcoming staff. Highly..."

Julie Goodacre

"Just had my second visit to this wonderful hotel and was once again not disappointed. Stunning building, fantastic scenery, wonderful staff and a..."

Richy Stoddart

"Stayed at hotel again wednesday to friday just love the place fantastic room gorgous breakfast.the staff was lovley very helpfull could not do enough..."

Karen Madden

"Beautiful place, beautiful food, friendly staff and got to swim in Windermere -..."

Rhiannon Bell

"Have been driving past here for 20+ years and kept saying 'I'm going to stay there one day' and last night was the night and it didn't disappoint!..."

Kath Pasco

"We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel. Beautiful building, amazing room, and the views speak for themselves. Staff were super friendly,..."

Luke Spring GB

"Amazing hotel with epic views over lake Windermere. The weather was appauling when we stayed so made full use of the hotel and the room. We found the..."

Kev Martin

"Incredible hotel with stunning views and excellent rooms. I had a great time at Langdale Chase and thought it was great value for the money. The..."

Atian Cziriak

"Has been revamped much lighter interior new tables an chairs. Anyone whose been before will notice the change. Seems to be more staff. Very helpful..."

Mike Obrien

"Beautiful hotel set in stunning grounds with a picturesque view across the lake we sat outside on the terrace having a couple of drinks looking..."

L D

"5-Star sensational Christmas Stay. This is a true gem on the banks of Windermere. Even before our arrival, remarkable attention to detail was shown..."

Richard Pearson

"Only called in for a look however we ended up having a drink and some food. Excellent service with fantastic food. The hotel certainly benefits from..."

Nai flips

"We recently stayed here after the hotel just reopened & we had a magnificent stay. the staff here were exceptional with a fantastic attention to..."

Jonny Firth

"Amazing hotel and outstanding staff , food could not have been any better breakfast amazing lovely stunning view of lake from our lakeside..."

Paul Oldfield

"Thank you Mike and all the team at Langdale Chase, it was lovely to be back, what a tremendous job done on the restoration. Such a special place to..."

Donella Gardiner

"Beautiful location with the lake view. It's an impressive..."

Y Le

"The Location decor and service were all excellent. We had been regularly before the refurbishment and after waiting 18 months for it to be completed..."

Kevin Thompson

"Delightful stopover for Morning Coffee on our way to Coniston, an amazing view of Windermere from most..."

Phil Mc

"Our favourite hotel of all time. Been coming here for over 20 years now. Beautiful setting, great food and good times. Needs a refurbishment now but..."

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Magic Wok

89/100 (2637 ratings)

Half Crispy Aromatic Duck

Sweet and sour chicken

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Laura Caney

Cafe Italia

88/100 (6655 ratings)

Full english breakfast

Tagliatelle Carbonara

Chocolate Fudge Gateau

King prawn linguine

Prosciutto

Mediterranean Platter

Chicken Salami and Meatball Pizza

Wheelchair Accessible

"Stopped by Cafe Italia and was pleasantly surprised by their salad offerings—large and flavorful. The staff was welcoming and quick to serve...."

Ulyana Goryashina

"The restaurant was recommended by the airbnb host. The outdoor seats were nice and with bright nature light. Was a bit sad we’d been moved to the..."

Hao-Ting Chuang

"Delicious food and great hospitality. Thank you so much for a wonderful..."

Ashima Singh

"The most delicious minestrone soup and bowl of pasta I've eaten. Prices were quite expensive, but the food was lovely. Very attentive..."

Julie Howlett

"Really enjoyed our visit here, staff were very friendly and the food came quick and was..."

Lyndon

"Really friendly staff and so hospitable. Food was also good, we ordered the soup and salad for a late lunch. Definitely recommend sitting upstairs as..."

Andreea Neacsu

"The restaurant was in my list but Its a busy restaurant so be prepared to wait. Outdoor seating has over head heaters too. Very centrally..."

Rinki Banik

"We have been coming here for years and it is consistently brilliant. The food, service and atmosphere are ALWAYS fantastic. We love it here and hope..."

Matt Clay

"My friend and I decided to eat Italian - and we chose well. The staff were very welcoming, the menu extensive and when the food came, it was well..."

Barbara Spence

"This restaurant is located perfectly for our Guest House. Lovely food and drink at reasonable prices, fast service by friendly staff. They are very..."

Bagpuss

"Great food and lovely service, the staff were really friendly and attentive. Food came very quickly and was..."

Ruksan Emirali

"A happy place, for food, quality, taste, mood. Clean, nice location, variety of food options for every dietary requirements. I had food there three..."

Bharti Bhoy

"Outstanding, don’t let the name fool you, this is the best Italian food I have had outside Italy. The restaurant is well presented, comfortable, a..."

Dave D.

"The Veggie Rigatoni was incredible, and the cookies and cream cheesecake was so, so good. Great service, great atmosphere. Someone a few reviews..."

hadas n

"Cafe italia never disappoints! Balcony seats are always my favorite, staff is professional and courteous, always welcoming and everyone greets you..."

Gaurav Batra

"Been a little while since we've been here... however today's experience did not disappoint... although the drinks felt a little expensive... £6.95 a..."

pete gorman

"Really nice place, international food, good ftienfly..."

ertugrul unver

"Very friendly staff and good Italian menu. We stuck with pizzas and green salad, both well prepared and..."

Richard Lloyd

"Absolutely brilliant place! From the delicious food to the energetic staff to the amazing atmosphere at the balcony tables. I cannot recommend it..."

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Blue Smoke On The Bay

Vegetarian Afternoon Tea

Wood Fired 40oz Tomahawk Steak

Wood Fired Afternoon Tea

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing! Really good food and value. A great take on an afternoon tea but so much better than sandwiches and cake. Interesting selection of items and..."

Andy Morgan

"Enjoyed the festive wood fired afternoon tea. The food was fab, the restaurant was nicely decorated with a picturesque view of the lake. Shout out to..."

R B

"Free Vegan options, but they’re really well done! Excellent service, friendly staff, and generous portions! NEED MORE VEGAN..."

Prashant Kumbhat

"Overall good, just the steak was a little burned. Would have been perfect if it's not. Steak was around 35..."

Marcus Leong

"Had an amazing afternoon to for myself and my friends birthday treat. Beautiful setting and views from all windows. From the minute we walked in we..."

Amy Bigland

"This is a high class eatery in a very snazzy high class resort next to Lake Windermere. The food is excellent and grill oriented, such as steaks,..."

Garry Whitmore (Dagdabear)

"Fantastic venue, fantastic staff, and brilliant food. We had the vegan afternoon tea, and it was great. The savoury part was amazing and a great..."

Thomas H

"Fantastic 2 course spa day lunch. Way Better than expected! Super tasty watermelon, feta & mint salad starter was so fresh and healthy! Then the..."

Jo Silverwood

"A dining experience as well as a delicious meal. We shared the châteaubriand which comes with two sides and two sauces- every element was delicious!..."

Ellie Eats

"A lovely location overlooking the lake. We got a table by the window and loved the views!! The food was well cooked and fresh!! I particularly liked..."

Elisa Winstanley

"Superb place and the food is amazing. All cooked on the wood fired open barbecue. So tasty and very filling. Their cocktails are superb and so tasty..."

John Williams

"A lovely setting and experience. We went here for afternoon-tea as part of a spa package - the staff were lovely and really attentive, and the food..."

Samuel Clegg

"Possibly the best meal i have ever ate the prices where slightly high but completely worth it stay clear of the blue cocktail though its vile we..."

G C

"Great experience, good..."

Kym Johnson

"We've celebrated our friend's birthday yesterday. We only informed the restaurant staff on the arrival, but they swiftly arranged some birthday..."

A K

"We had the somewhat afternoon tea. All very good and in these inflation filled world not too expensive. Definitely worth giving this a..."

John Sargent

"Wood smoked afternoon tea!! Great variation on the traditional afternoon tea, especially if your not into cucumber sandwiches! Only 25 pound per..."

Dom

"We had a meal out here whilst on honeymoon visiting the lake District and it was delicious. We started with the olives and tomatoes and then had the..."

Ruth Gee

Restaurant At Samling

88/100 (1248 ratings)

"We were a group of 5 that ate here last week and we all agreed that this was our favourite dining experience of our European trip. It was a costly..."

Christopher Panasuk

"Lunch at The Samling reminded me a little of our recent visit to Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, in that there is nothing too outlandish or experimental..."

Bacon Onthebeech

"Guinea Fowl: Roast breast and confit thigh of guinea fowl served with girolles, braised and seared leeks and a smoked mushroom and truffle sauce –..."

Hungry Hoss

"Wow. The Samling is the definition of quiet luxury in British style. We stayed for two nights and everything was exceptional - attention to details,..."

SY Lee

"One of the best tasting menus and wine flights we have ever had. It was made so much more by Nigel and his charm and amazing play list, Eric with his..."

Arthur Moulding

"I visited a number of years ago… has to be one of the most beautifully kept hotels in the Lake District. The views across the lake are amazing the..."

L H

"We visited for a meal only & didn't stay. The vegetarian tasting menu was just divine. Every mouthful an intense experience. The location is..."

Nigel Taylor

"We travelled to Lake Windermere and spent two nights at The Samling Hotel. The staff were attentive and went out of their way to ensure a wonderful..."

Anita Beacroft

"An absolute gem of a property and dining experience, living in the Lake District. It’s hard to find a consistent food venue, as an ex hotelier, I..."

Thomas Noblett

"A amazing meal with family every aspect of the food was top class, bursting with flavours and beautifully presented. The staff went above and..."

evelyn varty

"We had the pleasure of spending four days at The Samling during the late autumn season, and our experience left us thoroughly enchanted. Every aspect..."

Chelsea L

"We ate lunch in the restaurant and it was truly one of the most memorable lunches that we've ever had. Norbert was our waiter and provided absolutely..."

Randy Solomon

"Absolutely outstanding. I've lived locally for over 20 years and never been. Dined there last weekend and it was superb. Outstanding service, the..."

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