Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

My friend and I had a meal in the restaurant on a bank holiday weekend, it was very busy but the service was fantastic and the food was the best I had ever had. The staff are all very happy very helpful even at the busiest of times! I recommend you book a table before arriving as they have always been very busy when I have gone.

WOW what a find i came across this place while out for a drive it has the most wonderful food you could imagine the best place i have eaten at ever. The staff are fantastic, kind, polite, courteous and above all very friendly i recommend this place to everybody you just don't know what your missing.

The food was more and more sumptuous with every mouthful.

What a fantastic place for lunch or dinner the best restaurant in the whole of the lake district, fantastic staff and even better food.

I cannot do justice to the Moss Grove Hotel experience. My husband and I decided to treat ourselves to something a little special so we picked the Moss Grove Hotel. The prices may be a little higher than average but in my humble opinion it is worth every penny. The welcome was warm and felt genuine, the food (organic obviously) was heavenly and after feeling quite under the weather for a couple of weeks (nasty chest infection) I felt rested, relaxed and 'healthy' after only 2 nights. We'll return!

small family run country pub. the owners are very friendly and welcoming. my only complaint would be that the sign on the road states that food is served 7pm to 9pm and apparently they stop serving at 8.30. so my advice would be ring in advance and find out as in this district it is hard to find restaurants that serve after 9pm

I was desperate to visit The Jumble Room after reading it's website, and it lived up to all of my hopes. My husband and I enjoyed a very special evening here. We can thoroughly recommend the mushroom and nutmeg soup, organic battered fish with chips and mushy peas and the organic chicken with sweet potato and chilli jam. If you're a fan of cheesecake then you must try it (I passed on a starter to leave room!) I can guarantee you it has never seen an artificial colour/preservative. The surroundings are comfortable and a little quirky - I loved the place.

Warm friendly staff, lovely food, enjoyable atmosphere, would recommend to couples and families, suits all types of customers.

Excellent choice, even for a vegetarian. Dishes from the chef's recommendations are as good as you would expect (as are the rest!). Garlic chilli chicken massala is spot on.

This is a very good place to eat in Ambleside. We were hooked after one visit. The staff are lovely and the food is great and good value for money. Try it for yourselves.

No stay in Broughton is complete without dinner at Beswicks. Good sensible menu with the food well cooked presented and served. And do chat, if he has time, to the Proprietor, a man of many parts.

I first visited it 11 years ago and was eager to introduce my new husband to the 'Duck' - it didn't disappoint. If you're just visiting for a pub lunch why not try the 'Ploughman's Lunch,' it'll be a pleasant surprise.

After a super night out on the town, we ended up wanting what most people do at that time of night, eat a curry, and that we did, and what a beautiful curry it was, thanks emperor, you are the best.

Great Family Pub in the heart of Bowness

Welcomed with smiling faces into beautifully painted restaurant. The food was exquisite and perfectly cooked, accompanied with homemade bread only a true Italian can cook. By far the best value for money Italian restaurant in the North. Well done everybody. Dax.

Lovely home-cooked food. The menu has traditional meals as well as more interesting options such as ostrich!

I always have a hell of a job finding this place but I must be in the minority as it is always busy whenever I visit. It's not hard to see why it's so popular -- spectacular views, plenty of outside seating, a good wine list, cask ales, efficient staff, and an extensive and varied menu ranging from upmarket sandwiches to elaborate mains. Getting here is half the fun, I suppose, and when we went on Saturday we were serended by a troupe of morris dancers.

We went for a Saturday evening, and had ordered Lobster Thermadore in advance (24 hours notice needed for Lobster). The ambience was lovely (we'd previously been for a lunch which was wonderful, and it was great to see how the place had been dressed for the evening - completely transformed). The menu had a fabulous selection of tempting dishes for all three courses, and an amuse bouche was also served - lovely surprise. We couldn't fault anything, from outstanding food to spot-on service. We chose crab risotto, followed by the lobster followed by the best creme brulee in the world, and I should know, I've had a few! Francine is in complete control at front of house, and husband Graeme is the very talented chef. This restaurant is an absolute jewel. Hope it continues to prosper. Although I've marked our bill cost as average, we actually expected to pay more, as the standard here is very high. Graeme adds lots of little extras to his dishes and presents them in a very unpretentious way, which really make a difference. We'll definitely be returning.