Restaurants in Windermere and Bowness
Windermere and Bowness have a large range of restaurants. Many are within a 10 minutes’ walk from St John’s Lodge. Our recommendations:
Contemporary British and European Cuisine
- Francine’s, central Windermere, continental style bistro, intimate evening restaurant. £25 – £40, tel: 015394 44088
- Villa Positana, central Bowness, contemporary Italian food and a great atmosphere. £20 – £30, tel: 015394 45663
- Jackson’s Bistro, central Bowness, cosy bistro with a wide menu and good value for money. £20 – £30, tel: 015394 46264
- El Porton, central Windermere, relaxed but chic bistro and tapas dishes. £20 – £30, tel: 015394 22140
- The Cedar Manor, Windermere, a stylish and luxurious retreat. Highly regarded at £40 – £45, tel: 015394 43192
- Hooked Seafood Restaurant, Windermere, fabulous fish! £25 – £35, tel: 015394 48443
- Café Italia, central Windermere, includes outdoor and evening dining. £15 – £25, tel: 015394 46228
- Bodega Spanish Tapas Bar, central Bowness, good fun and lively! £15-£25, tel: 015394 46825
Indian / Far East
- Mela Indian, central Bowness, small and cosy, Indian fusion cuisine. Book an upstairs table if you can. £20 – £30, tel: 015394 43944
- Jintana Thai, central Bowness, a relaxed, friendly environment with fresh, authentic Thai food. £20 – £30, tel: 015394 45002
- The Golden Mountain Chinese, Windermere, good value Chinese, friendly staff. £20 – £25, tel: 015394 43429
Michelin starred
- L’Enclume, 25 minutes by car to Cartmel. The Good Food Guide 2014 named L’Enclume as the UK’s best restaurant!!!! £120 – £200, tel: 015394 36362
- The Samling, 10 minutes by car towards Ambleside, highly regarded, private and beautiful retreat. £90 – £120, tel: 015394 431922
- Holbeck Ghyll, 10 minutes by car to Troutbeck for this beautiful old house with special occasion dining. £90 – £120, tel: 015394 32375
