There’s absolutely no doubt that the Lake District is one of the most beautiful places to stay in the United Kingdom, for a short break or longer holiday. It’s also one of the most popular destinations for people to purchase their own holiday home, so they can experience the majesty and grandeur of the landscape whenever they wish to.

Ambleside – A Perfectly Placed Destination

Ambleside is a beautifully picturesque town in the heart of the central fells, making it ideally placed to travel out to many of the more remote destinations, yet handy for great tourist experiences and not only that, wonderful food and fine dining opportunities.

Even if you live there, there are some great restaurants to dine in

5 Great Places to Dine

• Atelier:

Situated on Lake Road (Tel. 015394 31156), this first class venue is perfect for anyone that loves reasonably priced Mediterranean cuisines and good reliable service from friendly staff. Book early to make sure you get a table.

• Zeffirellis:

Stroll along Compston Road and you’ll find Zeffirellis (Tel. 015394 33845), which is a great little vegetarian/Italian restaurant. It is child-friendly and perfect for larger groups who like to dine out. They also have a takeaway service and offer a “movie deal” which means you can eat there and see a film at the cinema next door for a discounted price.

• Jintana Thai:

Also situated on Compston Road (Tel. 015394 33394), Jintana offers delicious Thai food in a relaxed, ambient “cafe like” setting. Food is very reasonably priced indeed, and there are some draught Asian beers on offer too. Booking early is recommended.

• Regent Hotel Restaurant:

To be found on Borrans Road, Waterhead Bay (Tel. 015394 32254) Regent Hotel offer a variety of different cuisines from around the world; including simple pasta dishes, steaks and traditional stews. It’s best to reserve a table here, as it is a very popular place to dine.

• Dodds Restaurant:

On Rydal Road you’ll find Dodds (Tel. 015394 32134). Perfect if you just want to turn up and know you’ll get great food in a relaxed, warm environment. They offer a great choice of cuisine and serve meals throughout the day.

So there you have 5 fantastic places to visit when dining in Ambleside. Why not head out for an evening and enjoy someone else cooking for you? At least you won’t have to do the washing up for a change!

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