Reviews in Grasmere

Excellent food, lovely staff, the owners always go the extra mile to make sure you enjoy your dining experience, little gem in the heart of Grasmere.

Great food, well priced for the area, which us no mean feat! Three niggles: 1. We explained food intolerance issue for two of us on the booking form but this was totally ignored. Usually this issue is picked up at the point of welcome and discussed but, here, there was nothing. We instead chose items that we thought wouldn't present a problem, only to be faced with the offending foodstuff! At that point we reminded them of the problem. It's a tiring issue to deal with so we don't eat out much as a result and really appreciate staff looking after us. Note to self - continue to be active in making a fuss about the problem on arrival! 2. We had the second dining slot at 8.30. Don't arrive before then as there is NO room to wait with a pre-dinner drink. Nor are early arrivals welcomed! 3. The restaurant is tight on space and you may share your table within breathing distance of your eating neighbours.

Amazing food, absolutely outstanding. Fabulous service, if a teeny bit slow but it looked a tiny kitchen and it was, not surprisingly, very busy. A little expensive but it is a tourist hotspot so expected. With that in mind it was value for money. Lovely little restaurant So good we went back the following night. Make sure you book in advance as we saw people turned away all the time we were there!

Exceptional meal in relaxed surroundings, in the beautiful village of Grasmere.

An excellent three course meal. Efficient and friendly staff. Great ambience. Will definitely return. Highly recommended. 5 star ,

There was a group of 6 of us for a sat night dinner. The restaurant was busy when we arrived but we had booked and our table was waiting for us. We all had starters except one and all thought their choices were delicious. The main courses were all great, one was forgotten and arrived later than the rest but staff were most apologetic. None of us had desserts. Overall an excellent meal in a lovely atmosphere.

Charming bistro, cosy and friendly. The food was amazing, especially the steak. Would definitely go back.

First time visit and would highly recommend. Each course was delicious and of high quality, service friendly but not intrusive. A must visit in grasmere

Good food, nicely presented. Very pleasant and helpful waiting staff.

31st May 2023 Had a great 3 courses in LEWIS’S last evening. The atmosphere was very chilled and relaxing while the service was very personable and cheery. The food was excellent - from the black pudding starter to the STP with a locally sourced succulent & perfectly cooked fillet steak right in the middle. Highly recommended as a treat on any stay in Grasmere, booking essential to secure a table and avoid being disappointed........which you will be if you don't visit (IMO)

A superb meal (excellent rack of lamb and pork belly), in comfortable surroundings, with attentive and thoughtful service. Will definitely go again when we're in the area.

Excellent food and service.

Food was fabulous. Great choice. Staff very friendly.

This was our second visit and was absolute perfection again. It is an expensive night so a real treat however the food is outstanding and the staff are fab so we’ll worth the money. We shared Olive’s and bread, both had the fillet steak and these were cooked perfectly, I had the delicious cheesecake and my husband had the affogato - Highly recommend!

What a lovely little bistro in Grasmere there is a nice intimate atmosphere here The staff are very friendly and helpful The food quality was excellent Can recommend the Belly pork and sea bass We will definitely be returning

Excellent meal and friendly service in a lovely restaurant with great atmosphere.

Although the staff were lovely, unfortunately the food was not! And it was very much over priced for what it was. I had the black pudding and mushrooms to start, which actually was really nicely presented, but didn't blow me away and the sauce was very watery. I then had the pork belly for my main which was very dry and cut in a large circle shape making it very filling as usually pork belly isn't that big. The sauce and sides (mash ect) were ok but not worth the £23 I paid for it. The pints of peroni were also extortionate at £7 a pint, which is just ludicrous! With it being dog friendly myself and partner were really pleased we could take our pooch with us, but the inside decor was extremely dated, the front door looked like it needed a repaint to say the least and the windows and sills needed a thorough clean to get rid of cobwebs and dead flies. A shame really as it's in a great spot in Grasmere, but won't be returning any time soon.