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Discover Restaurants offering the best Italian food in Hawkshead, Ambleside, England. Hawkshead is a village and civil parish in Cumbria, England, which attracts tourists to the South Lakeland area. The parish includes the hamlets of Hawkshead Hill, 1.2 miles (1.9 km) to the north west, and Outgate, a similar distance north. Hawkshead contains one primary school but no secondary school and four public houses.
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7. Zeffirellis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2739 reviews
Reviewed By Northumberlandscout
Love the concept of this restaurant/theatre. The restaurant is well appointed and very pleasant surroundings. My meal was served on a very nice plate and I could see other meals served on a variety of other plates but I also saw that some meals were served on wooden boards - something I hate - but that's a personal choice I suppose. But with such a variety of plates it was hard to understand why serve on rather shabbily looking wooden boards.We finished off our meal with an ice cream sundae and I am afraid I found it rather overpriced for something that was ordinary at luxury prices.Staff were very welcoming, efficient and helpful. I have rated the restaurant average but it is somewhat unique and I would not want to deter people from visiting -but ask for a proper plate!Hi, thanks for your review.I am sorry you do not like wooden plates. It is very much a personal choice i guess and we have never had any feedback like yours. And they certainly are not 'shabby'.I am sorry you rated us as 'average' but again i guess that's a subjective thing.I hope you will visit us again.RegardsStan
6. Dodds Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2684 reviews
Reviewed By Debbie_Smith1963
Dodds was recommended by our accommodation and did not disappoint. We were made very welcome and the staff were attentive and helpful. There is plenty of choice on the menu - I thoroughly enjoyed the grilled goats cheese (I had never imagined what a delight goats cheese can be when paired with caramelised pear) and home made potato gnocchi (which our waiter advised was his favourite and it quickly became mine too!). My husband thoroughly enjoyed his garlic bread and pizza - which was spicy and well flavoured. Unfortunately we were so full that we didn't have space for a pudding - perhaps next time!
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5. San Pietro Restaurant Windermere
Overall Ratings
4 based on 287 reviews
Former Marco Pierre Chef Jason Turner offering Italian and International cuisine welcoming you to our latest venture in the new thriving "Windermere" We are closed Tuesdays and open each day @ 5pm until last food orders @ 9pm. Winners of âBest restaurant
Reviewed By MovieGirlManchester
Visited this restaurant at weekend and was very nice.Very nice pizza and my Mum had the gluten free base.Tasty dessert too!Hi, How lovely, weâre so happy you found us last weekend and look forward to welcoming you again soon.Many thanksJason, Yui and our wonderful team here at San pietro Windermere
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4. Cafe Italia
Overall Ratings
4 based on 2052 reviews
Reviewed By angelacJ5969HS
We had expresso martinis served in the loveliest of golden cocktail glasses. The barman was so friendly he gave my friend a lesson on how to make the perfect cocktail. Her previous attempts where dismal... very good vibe... just a little weeny bit expensive but we enjoyed!!! I would give it 4.8
3. Villa Positano
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1649 reviews
Reviewed By RazzyBthefirst
We hadn't decided where to eat and early on a Friday evening, downstairs was booked up. Fortunately they are very accommodating and there's a good space upstairs.Excellent service and we all enjoyed our food, it's tasty, homely food not fine dining. I had the Fettuccine with Chicken and Mushrooms in a cream sauce, it's something you could probably knock up yourself but it was well cooked and delicious.2 litre bottles of house Red, around £20, you'll pay a lot more for less in the area.We'll no doubt be back next year.
2. Rastelli Ristorante-Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1193 reviews
Family friendly Italian restaurant with a varied menu , with flexible seating allowing large parties to dine here
Reviewed By eolcina
We went there with my family including 2 kids. Very good options to start and a wide range of pastas to choose. A bit noisy but still comfortable. Staff very nice. We paid 65 pounds including a bottoebof rose wine. You have to book to get a table.
1. Misto
Overall Ratings
5 based on 221 reviews
Reviewed By cherrybug
Iâm afraid I donât understand how there are so many 5 star reviews for this place. The staff were lovely but the food was average at best. Pasta was way overcooked and the sauce very basic, cheap chorizo cut too thickly, not enough seasoning - just no finesse at all. My children had pizzas which were ok but not great. All in all we couldnât fault the staff but our meal was pretty âmehâ and not cheap, so the bill was a stinger.
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