Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Well done

I spent a weekend in Windermere and had a look at Villa Positano's menu on the Saturday. Unfortunately we could not get a table as it was reservations only that day. This however is usually a good sign! So I made a reservation the following morning for the same evening and I was not disappointed. Very friendly staff and good atmosphere. Not too formal, just as you would expect it from a 'typical' Italian restaurant. Only point of slight criticism is probably the volume of the music on the first floor, a bit too loud for my liking. If there is only two of you it is alright for having a conversation but I guess if there are 4 or 5 you need to start shouting across the table... In any case the food was brilliant which is what counts. We had grilled Sardines as a starter. They came with a very nice salad garnish. Main courses were grilled Swordfish and I had Mediterranean style sea bass (grilled with tomato and mushroom) which was just beautiful. A real treat for my taste buds. Price wise this was definitely ok, if you are used to London prices this was great value for money! If I get back to Windermere/Bowness I'll make sure to have a meal at Villa Positano again!

EXCELLENT - The food at this place is brilliant. You can choose a set menu with lots of choice for just £15 and it’s fabulous. I have ordered off both the set menu and a la carte menu and both are superb. I can't fault the food in any way - Steak Postilion is to die for if you are a foodie you really must give this place a try you really won’t regret it.

It's the best cafe in town everything was home made and very tasty, also it was very cheap.

As a regular customer, I am always impressed by the "specials" - so tasty and well presented yet so inexpensive. The staff are welcoming and I love the chilled out atmosphere. My kids love playing up in the playzone and my husband always escapes to the internet cafe. It really is a family day out.

Ever dependable, first class service and food excellent. david is a perfect host making everyone feel important and welcome. This is the best value for miles around.

Very nice, pleasant restaurant with excellent food. very good service.

Will be going here again!! The food was lovely, really fresh and very tasty. Would recommend this restaurant to anyone in Bowness for the night. The staff were very friendly and efficient. We really could not fault this restaurant. You must go :)

We had a wonderful couple of hours in The Sun's lovely beer garden on a gorgeous sunny evening, the food was good and very well priced and the staff couldn't be more helpful. Definitely a must if you're in the area on a summers evening.

Just returned from a 3 night half board break at this hotel, the food was very good, the hotel was clean and nicely furnished but most of all the staff made us feel very welcome, we have already booked our return trip! highly recommended,

Excellent award winning vegetarian/vegan restaurant. Lovely experience eating beautifully prepared food in oak panelled dining room. Very friendly and helpful staff. If you are a carnivore do try it -you won't miss the meat or fish

This restaurant has not been open very long, yet I have already been four times. A fantastic evening each time, very good choice on food and very friendly staff. I will be back there again very soon!

Excellent food, excellent service and the atmosphere in the place was perfect. Could not fault anything. Very busy at weekend and in high season so be sure to book early!

Top quality food & wide choice of dishes. This all you can eat buffet style Restaurant is the best I have ever come across. Never have I tasted such fine food in a buffet restaurant. Evening Meal was £13 with earlier mealtimes being cheaper. There is a waitress service Restaurant upstairs too but that did look pricey. The staff were very friendly and service fast. We were on holiday for the weekend and enjoyed our meal so much on the Friday that we went back the next evening! We were lucky to get in though so booking is recommended at weekends.

This is a lovely place to go, especially during Happy Hour. The food is excellent and the service friendly and efficient. It can be crowded so it's best to book before.

Excellent Cheryl and Richard are simply the best

harry the geordie manager great lad !made us welcome also a good joke teller food very good value for money try the gammon and chips

Food is eaten in a very nice restaurant and is of very good quality. Enjoyed it very much here and would definitely go back again