Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

We went to a wonderful wedding here last weekend. The hotel is perched on the waters edge of Windermere. The period decor and furniture match the elegance of the building. The cuisine has won rosettes and my room has awesome views of the lake.

The new owners are really making a go of this pub/restaurant they now have a fine selection of wines, real ale and food which is mostly locally sourced. Since Chris and Karen moved to the pub in August the food has improved immensely.

Our party enjoyed a first class evening at Gilpin Lodge. The food was as you would expect from a Michelin starred venue. Service was very professional and knowledgeable. Finally we loved the venue with its different dining rooms and upmarket feel. Highly recommended!

After being turned away on a busy, wet Friday night I was delighted when the manager called my husband and I back from the darkness of Rickersgate to say a table had just come free. We settled into the buzz at the end of "happy hour" and as the theatre- goers peeled away a sophisticated atmosphere enhanced by a excellent pianist and some fabulous food was revealed. The highlight of the meal for me were some exquisite prawns (better than any I have tasted here or overseas) and the tender pheasant morsels which I stole from my husband's plate. Three courses, plus coffee and a lovely bottle of well chilled pinot grigio came in at £61 and was well spent. I'd advise booking but I really was bowled over by the ambiance, cuisine, and service.

Nice place Nice people

I think that it is a lovely place and the food is also lovely and I have booked myself a table for a Christmas party with my family go on take a visit

it was very very very very very very good

it was fantastic

the best i have been to

it was really really really really really really really good i loved it so much. its the best cafe ever

My first visit was only a few months ago and I have been twice since. Had the Bistro menu one night different from the normal menu in content and presentation. Excellent . Had the main menu the other occasion and was again blown away it was stunning. There was a big office party in that night and it did not affect the service and everything was perfect. Still can not believe the price is so low

This restaurant was recommended to us by one of the locals so we thought we would give it a try. It's got a cosy friendly Italian atmosphere. They cook your food to your own liking if you request it slightly different. It was excellent. Only small and very busy even though it was mid November when we went. Advise making a reservation or go early.

Very good food and modern oriental look.

this is an ok place with very little space in side so we had to sit in rain

This is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to and i personally think that it deserves an award because of its lovely staff get chefs and outstanding food i think that it is a great family run restaurant and every one should have a visit down to Kendal and eat at Finkles outstanding food

After sampling restaurants for over 60 years including ones on the QE2. Beswicks is surely one of the best, we cant recommend it highly enough. We are made to feel so special every time we visit, the choice and quality of the food is excellent. And for a restaurant of its quality the prices are remarkable.

The food is absolutely delicious and the service was excellent. The cafe was busy yet we didn't have to wait long to have our order taken or have our food delivered to the table. The fact that all of the food is organic, fair trade and, wherever possible, locally produced is a credit to the owners. I will definitely be visiting again.

Well what can we say, this place is fantastic, better than any restaurant in miles. It is a favourite with all the family and we have been many times, every meal is out of this world, the service is outstanding and you are made to feel so welcome.