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Restaurants in Cumbria

Discover the best restaurants in Cumbria. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/porto-restaurant

Porto Restaurant

Modern British dining with seasonal Lake District flavors in a welcoming, cozy setting just minutes from Lake Windermere.

3 Ash Street, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3EB
4.6 Excellent 1,111 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/drunken-duck-inn-barngates-brewery

Drunken Duck Inn & Barngates Brewery

A charming Lake District inn blending hearty cuisine, on-site brewed ales, and cozy accommodation in a rustic country setting.

Barngates, Ambleside LA22 0NG
4.4 Very Good 983 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-flying-pig-pub

The Flying Pig Pub

Experience hearty Lakeland hospitality and classic English fare in the welcoming atmosphere of The Flying Pig Pub, Bowness-on-Windermere.

Rayrigg Rd, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3BZ
4.2 Very Good 2,454 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/dodds-restaurant

Dodds Restaurant

Authentic Italian and modern European cuisine served with warmth in the heart of Ambleside’s scenic Lake District.

Rydal Rd, Ambleside LA22 9AN
4.6 Excellent 1,307 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-old-stamp-house-restaurant

The Old Stamp House Restaurant

Experience a Michelin-starred culinary journey through Cumbria’s rich heritage in the historic heart of Ambleside.

Old Stamp House, The, Church St, Ambleside LA22 0BU
4.8 Excellent 384 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-punch-bowl-inn-crosthwaite

The Punch Bowl Inn, Crosthwaite

Historic country inn in Lyth Valley offering acclaimed local cuisine, cozy boutique rooms, and timeless Lake District charm.

Punch Bowl Inn Crosthwaite Lyth Valley, Kendal LA8 8HR
4.6 Excellent 637 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/lucy-s-on-a-plate

Lucy's on a plate

A vibrant English bistro in Ambleside blending local flavors with eclectic style and a welcoming atmosphere.

Church St, Ambleside LA22 0BU
4.6 Excellent 1,023 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/thin-white-duke

Thin White Duke

Vibrant restaurant and bar in Carlisle serving inventive dishes with local flair in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

1 Devonshire St, Carlisle CA3 8LG
4.5 Excellent 1,008 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/1863-restaurant-with-rooms

1863 Restaurant with Rooms

Elegant boutique lodging and Michelin-level modern British dining in the heart of Pooley Bridge, overlooking Ullswater’s serene beauty.

Elm House, High St, Pooley Bridge, Penrith CA10 2NH
4.8 Excellent 259 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-jumble-room

The Jumble Room

Vibrant bohemian restaurant in Grasmere serving creative international dishes with local Cumbrian produce in a lively, eclectic setting.

Langdale Rd, Grasmere, Ambleside LA22 9SU
4.8 Excellent 404 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-priest-hole-restaurant

The Priest Hole Restaurant

Historic charm meets hearty British cuisine in the heart of Ambleside, with locally sourced dishes and a welcoming atmosphere.

Church St, Ambleside LA22 0BU
4.5 Excellent 1,116 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/pentonbridge-inn

Pentonbridge Inn

A Michelin-starred haven blending exquisite Cumbrian cuisine with luxurious countryside charm near Carlisle.

B6318, Penton, Carlisle CA6 5QB
4.7 Excellent 166 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-cottage-in-the-wood

The Cottage In The Wood

Michelin-starred fine dining nestled in Whinlatter Forest with cozy rooms and stunning views of the Lake District’s Skiddaw mountains.

Magic Hill, Braithwaite, Keswick CA12 5TW
4.8 Excellent 234 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-last-zebra

The Last Zebra

Lively Carlisle gastropub fusing English pub grub with global twists, vegan delights, and killer cocktails in a quirky industrial haven—perfect for feasts with friends.

8 Lowther St, Carlisle CA3 8DA
4.4 Very Good 1,067 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/four-twenty

Four & Twenty

A charming Penrith bistro serving fresh, seasonal British dishes with global flair and a curated wine and cocktail selection.

42 King St, Penrith CA11 7AY
4.7 Excellent 306 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/horse-and-farrier

Horse and Farrier

Lake District gastropub serving exceptional seasonal cuisine in a charming village setting near Ullswater.

Horse and Farrier, Dacre, Penrith CA11 0HL
4.7 Excellent 590 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-old-bank

The Old Bank

Historic charm meets creative British cuisine in Carlisle’s beloved gastropub with a quirky, welcoming atmosphere and excellent service.

34 Fisher St, Carlisle CA3 8RH
4.5 Excellent 356 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/henrock

Henrock

Experience Michelin-starred modern cuisine with tranquil garden views at Henrock, nestled in the luxurious Linthwaite House Hotel near Lake Windermere.

Linthwaite House Hotel, Crook Ln, Bowness-on-Windermere, Windermere LA23 3JA
4.8 Excellent 114 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-clickham-inn

The Clickham Inn

A stylish Mediterranean tapas inn near Penrith offering authentic flavors, warm hospitality, and a dog-friendly atmosphere on the edge of the Lake District.

B5288, Penrith CA11 0BP
4.7 Excellent 588 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/lounge-on-the-green

Lounge on the Green

Contemporary British dining in Houghton, with inventive dishes, local flavours, and a relaxed yet refined atmosphere.

27 The Green, Houghton, Carlisle CA3 0NF
4.8 Excellent 99 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/david-s-restaurant

David's Restaurant

Elegant British and European fine dining in a charming Victorian townhouse at the heart of Carlisle.

62 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1DR
4.7 Excellent 376 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/in-the-meantime

In The Meantime

A lively Carlisle restaurant offering modern British cuisine with standout vegan and gluten-free options in a relaxed, buzzy atmosphere.

14-16 Devonshire St, Carlisle CA3 8LP
4.4 Very Good 310 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/hidden-river-cafe

Hidden River Cafe

A charming riverside cafe in Cumbria offering locally sourced dishes in a peaceful natural setting, perfect for families, food lovers, and nature enthusiasts.

Hidden River Cafe, Longtown, Carlisle CA6 5TU
4.5 Excellent 112 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-royal-oak-inn

The Royal Oak Inn

Experience authentic Cumbrian gastropub charm with hearty food and warm service in the tranquil village of Curthwaite.

Curthwaite, Wigton CA7 8BG
4.6 Excellent 225 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/fini-s-the-restaurant-at-willowbeck-lodge

Fini’s. The Restaurant at Willowbeck Lodge

Charming countryside dining with fresh, locally inspired dishes at Willowbeck Lodge near Carlisle.

Willowbeck Lodge, Lambley Bank, Scotby, Carlisle CA4 8BX
4.8 Excellent 127 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-conservatory-restaurant-at-the-melbreak-hotel

The Conservatory Restaurant at The Melbreak Hotel

Refined Modern European dining with seasonal events in a welcoming setting at The Melbreak Hotel near Workington.

Melbreak Hotel, Winscales Rd, Workington CA14 1XS
4.5 Excellent 184 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-greenhouse-restaurant

The Greenhouse Restaurant

Modern British dining with stunning views of Kendal Castle, nestled in the scenic Castle Green Hotel gardens.

Hotel In, Castle Green Hotel Business, Castle Green Ln, Kendal LA9 6RG
4.3 Very Good 139 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/solway-lounge-garrison-bistro

Solway Lounge & Garrison Bistro

Bright, modern bistro with home-cooked meals and local ingredients in the heart of rural Bowness-on-Solway.

Solway Lounge & Garrison Bistro, Bowness House Farm, Bowness-on-Solway, Wigton CA7 5AF
4.7 Excellent 54 reviews
united-kingdom/cumbria/restaurant/the-hired-lad-restaurant

The Hired Lad Restaurant

A cozy café and restaurant in Penrith’s Agricultural Hall serving hearty British fare in a warm, community-focused setting.

Agricultural Hall, Skirsgill Ln, Skirsgill, Penrith CA11 0DN
4.3 Very Good 14 reviews

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