Lake Road Kitchen in South Lakeland

Every dish at this Michelin-starred restaurant exuded simplicity yet showcased an incredible level of care and attention to detail, resulting in an explosion of flavors with each course. The impeccable balance achieved in every dish, despite pushing culinary boundaries, was truly remarkable. Opting for the additional Wagyu dish was a decision I won't soon forget. Having recently returned from Kobe, I had high expectations, but James' steak surpassed even the renowned Kobe beef in taste and quality. Discovering Lake Road was a delightful surprise, and it's safe to say it may become our new favorite spot in the Lakes. L'Enclume might need to brace for some competition! Thank you, to James and his team - a very well deserved star.

We have had the good fortune to dine at LRK a good many times and have seen the menu and delivery develop over the years. The Michelin star has long been overdue but the quality of ingredients, each individual dish and the attention to detail that goes into every plate they serve has been there for many years. The tastes, textures and inventiveness that is brought to your table and explained in knowledgeable detail by the small team are always exceptional and the passion in what they do is always clear to see and enjoy. My wife is a pescatarian and this is never a problem, they know this and her menu is carefully crafted to give her the same enjoyable experience as the main menu. James and his whole team, some off site, work extremely hard and thoughtfully to deliver the best experience they can and the pedigree of restaurants where he has developed his skills and talents would be very proud of the menus he delivers. We look forward to our next visit.

Cheesecake, sourdough and snails

Party of eight booked table for 5-30 last Thursday . Our waiter was very nice and polite and all seemed to be going well until the restaurant became more busy and we were told to turn the volume down - we were not being loud and no one in the restaurant was looking over . The food was bland and really quite average and the portions far too small . We then requested the cheese board but were told in no uncertain terms we didn’t have time as we had to leave in 25 mins ! To top it all off one of our group then walked to the end of our table to pass a message to someone else and was shouted at to go and sit down by the owner / chef in a rude and aggressive manner! By this time we had paid ( inc the 140 pound service charge) and were pretty fed up with the whole experience - two of the guys stayed behind to negotiate a service charge refund which we got - We spent around £1400 ! Most in the group have eaten in restaurants all over the world and were shocked at the attitude of the owner and disappointed in the food - far better alternatives are available locally

Possibly the best place we have ever visited for food. Each meal is incredible. A chef from the kitchen brings out each meal and explains where the food has come from and what has been done to get it to the plate. The monkfish was surprisingly good and the desserts were my favourite. We would definitely visit again.

Absolutely incredible dining experience. The team works together seamlessly to bring incredible flavours in the food and the wine parings. So much knowledge and care has been put into creating a really special evening. Service was outstanding. Thank you so much!

Best meal of my life. Truly a concert of flavor and experience. A must visit if travelling through and a must for any local to experience. Thank you for the most unforgettable night!

Just fabulous! Innovative and high quality cooking.

Great food served by enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff. Really enjoyable evening, thanks

This was my first Michelin Star restaurant and the staff could not have been nicer, the food was just superb and the best I’ve ever had. From the Chefs to the server everyone who looked after me tonight was just incredibly helpful warm and welcoming and I definitely will be returning again. I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. James, Thomas, Nick, Darren who looked after me tonight and Sally who was really nice and helpful over email a massive massive thank you to you all.

Everything about this place was excellent. Went with my fiancé just before Christmas and did the 8 course tasting menu. The food was delicious; every single course. The service was impeccable. All the dishes, plus wines, were explained in detail, with a nice touch of humour. Atmosphere was also brilliant. From the minute you walk in, you feel welcomed as if going to a friends house. Music was also a great vibe (even requested the playlist which they happily shared via email)! Have already recommended this place to friends and family next time they are in the Lake District. We certainly plan to return in the future.

Came here to celebrate myself and my partners engagement. It was easiest the best meal we have ever had. We had the 5 course taster menu with wine pairing. The fried chicken in particular was incredible, however every course was exceptional in its own right. The service was so attentive with every course and wine explained. We will definitely be returning to try the 8 course taster menu. Only a matter of time before this gets a Michelin star. Worth the money to eat such high end food.

Superb uncomplicated beautiful dishes, packed with flavour, a really well balanced tasting menu for £74 for 5 courses, Delicious crusty homemade sourdough with their own butter, we've not tasted better. Clean, fresh flavours from the starters, amazing powerful barbecued miso pork dish and intense double baked cheesecake with juma berry compote. Excellent wine pairing, sommelier and all the staff were immensely knowledgeable and friendly. A more relaxed and informal dining experience with less complicated intense dishes than the Old Stamp House but equally as tasty. My wife actually preferred this restaurant, so no better praise.

The experience far exceeded our expectations. Service was incredibly thoughtful, friendly, informative and just the right pace. Matching wines were a delight. Food was a triumph - perfectly balanced, interesting and downright tasty!

One of the best meals we have ever had. We had the 8 course tasting menu and added the Prawn cutlet sandwich, which was my husband's favourite! And we had some of the best bread we have ever eaten. Two small criticisms: Slightly too protein heavy (would have liked more carbs/ veggies) and the decor was disappointing for the standard of food (the toilets looked particularly cheaply furnished). Would definitely return - make sure you get the cookies!

We go to lots of fine dining restaurants which includes restaurants with up to 3 stars. Often the food is impressive, but is sometimes impressive for its own sake. The Lake Road Kitchen goes for fine dining that has a comfort food vibe from around the world. A congee with beef reminded me of Taiwanese beef stew, and the popcorn chicken was Korean/Japanese with a little delicious spice. Our extra dish of Parmesan custard was comforting and rich but refined as well; somehow Japan meets Italy. Wine pairings are better than anywhere I can think of with care about how the dish is served with the wine. A monkfish dish had far too much rich beetroot jus with it, but as soon as you tasted the wine it all came together. The four-person team all pitch in with front of house mixing with chefs in presenting the food. The effect is very authentic and gels together well. Last time I ate this well, it was Tommy Bank’s 2 star restaurant in Yorkshire where one of the Lake Road chefs was a senior chef for some time. With the Asian influence the two chefs have come together to produce something that is interesting but still really comforting. I’d happily make a detour to come back here again.

Everything about this place is amazing, we had the best night for hubby's birthday and our 25th Anniversary last night. The food was outstanding, we opted for the 8 courses but added in the parmesan dish to share as an extra which was the best decision ever as it was exquisite! We loved that you are talked through every dish and couldn't believe how stunning the flavours were. Thanks to all 3 of you for making our evening so special. Best food we've ever had and we've eaten a lot of lovely food over the years! We will definitely be back xxx

Genuinely one of the best dining experiences we have had in our lifetime. Every member of staff gave an incredibly insightful introduction to each course, clearly demonstrating their passion and the love that went into every meal. All incredibly friendly & welcoming also. Every. Single. Dish. Was perfection. Each one has its own brow raising moment and we savoured every bite. Beautiful atmosphere and relaxing ambiance. (This is also coming from someone who suffers with generalised anxiety!) So a big thank you to the owner and all the staff for an incredibly memorable evening! Looking forward to our next trip up to the Lakes!

Fantastic experience, both food and service - extra thanks to Darren for making our evening so exceptional!

A "special occasion" restaurant with interesting taster menu.

Truly amazing. LRK is my favourite tasting menu in the country. It is totally deserving of multiple Michelin stars. I have visited LRK 5 times now and every single time is a new experience, but just as amazing, if not more than the last. I couldn’t recommend LRK more, it’s truly the best food experience in the Lake District. The woodruff ice cream is my favourite, but trust their menu. The walnut ice cream I had was so good! Every dish was phenomenal, I let them keep the menu a surprise until the dish arrived and it made the experience so fun and exciting!

Revisit after 5 years as we live a long way away and delighted to find food still exceptional. Cooked with great enthusiasm, passion and pride by James and his team. Service outstanding. From the bread and aged butter at the beginning you know you are in for a great feast and food was able to constantly delight and surprise. Exceptional restaurant. Fantastic team.

What an experience . After many visits ,Lake Road Kitchen still thrills with the outstanding quality and flavours of the food , the service and ambiance . How it doesn’t have a Michelin star beats me. The heart and sole of the restaurant is the chef and the excellent team . The detail in every course and the flavour profiles make it impossible to choose a favourite. We took friends for the first time and they were equally thrilled by this small but perfectly formed restaurant .

This was our second visit to LRK. It is absolutely outstanding. We had the 8 course menu, my wife is a veggie and I have to say that her dishes were equally as good, if not better than mine. Hard to pick stand-out courses but for me the Parmesan Custard and the Pork were very special. The wine list is well curated and not ridiculously expensive. We planned our visit during dinner and we came home with their sourdough bread and chocolate cookies. Love it, love it, love it!

It was nice to be back. We were here 3 years ago in 2020 - this was our most memorable dinner at the Lakes, more than L’Enclume, Old Stamp House etc. Today was another amazing dinner - thanks to James and his team. We loved every minute here, from the food to the hospitality. We will definitely come back!!!

Beautiful food and a relaxed atmosphere, a perfect evening. We had the 8 course tasting menu, one vegetarian and one standard, plus one wine flight and the Wagu beef. Every dish was light, fresh, interesting and so moorish. Great pacing of dishes, the staff were seamless and there was a great vibe. Absolutely loved it

An absolute gem of a restaurant in this lovely place. The vision and delivery is just exceptional. Could not recommend this place more.

This restaurant is a firm favourite of ours. Exquisite food that is beautifully presented in a calm and relaxed atmosphere. It is absolutely in the same league as the Stamp House and Heft and I cannot understand the lack of a Michelin star.

We absolutely loved our experience at LRK. We had the 12 course menu for 1 standard and 1 vegetarian. It was clear that all the team were incredibly passionate about what they do and it showed with each course. For me personally, that was the best vegetarian food I have eaten. Definitely worth a visit!!

This was our third visit to Lake Road Kitchen and again, it didn't disappoint. It's the only restaurant we always return to every time we visit the Lakes and one of our favourites overall. We went to a Michelin Star restaurant the same week and the food at LRK was just as good, if not better. We were made to feel special and every dish was explained to us so it's well worth paying a bit more for the experience. We'd never tried a taster menu until we visited LRK for the first time in 2018 and have tried many since but no others compare to LRK. We will continue to return every time we visit the Lakes. Thank you James and your team!

Run by a bunch of hopefuls without the chef owner to be seen. Overpriced and overrated. Not for the discerning foody . But if you are looking for somewhere to impress your girlfriend, then you may just get away with it here.

We ate here and although we had ordered the 8 course tasting menu we added in another 2 courses that were on offer and so had a 10 course menu and wine flight to go with all 10 courses! We had the most amazing evening with sensations to the taste buds with both the food and wine! The service was exemplary and the atmosphere great - perfect number of tables for an intimate dining experience. A truly memorable evening and somewhere we hope to return to again.

Delightful 8 course tasting menu with some optional extras (the parmesan custard a quality flavour sensation) and bespoke accommodation of allergy and pescatarian. Each dish a delight explained by the team including chefs and front of house engaging fully with the food and interest of the guests. The stand out dishes were the Kingfish Tataki, monkfish and fried chicken, the preparation and attention to flavours and detail was standout and a real belief in good food to be enjoyed, but with real finesse clearly in full evidence. The whole dining experience from service, ambiance, to the food was a delight and a real evening experience, that we will return to again at the earliest opportunity

Exceptional! One of the best meals we've ever had! Never had such personable service from a chef and team. Very relaxed surroundings. Amazing tasty food with incredible attention to detail...it's definitely a place to go!

A very enjoyable meal with great tastes in the 8 courses

This is the second time that we have dined at LRK and again LRK did not disappoint! My wife and I had the 8 course tasting menu with the wine pairing. The food was easily of Michelin standard, as was the whole experience. As before the staff were incredibly helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Nothing was too much trouble. LRK provides an exquisite dining experience, that I can whole-heartedly recommend. We very mcuh look forward to our next visit. Thank you LRK

Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. Wine pairings were well chosen but overall, is overpriced and mediocre compared to another local (Stamp House) tasting menu restaurant. Salt is the dominant flavour; most dishes are overpowered by some combination of salt, miso, soy, tamari, and/or vinegar. Agree with other reviewers that it’s more theatre than culinary delight. We were offered opportunities to ‘upgrade’ in a pre-arrival email and at many moments during the evening…degraded the experience…extra course, fancier wine, wagyu beef, cheese plate. Felt commercial and touristy - like a place for big money but little discerning taste. Will not return; do not recommend.

Beautiful and stunning food (tasting menu). Great wine pairing and excellent friendly (not snobbish) service. Highly recommend, yes expensive, but worth the money for the experience. Loved it.

My wife booked lake road kitchen as a surprise for my 40th Birthday and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. The whole dining experience was faultless!! We were made to feel very welcome from the start and felt very relaxed throughout the meal....

Probably widely reviewed everywhere, but I just recommend you trust this venue to give you pleasure. Welcoming staff, easy access to chef/owner, incredibly inventive menu, provenance and freshness to the fore. But most of all it felt like all the staff wanted you to enjoy their hospitality, wine choice/pricing were excellent from a compact list, and relaxation in an uncramped space was encouraged. Will repeat here as often as I can.

A fantastic local find. Intimate dining experience with only a few tables, all overseen by the knowledgeable staff who are clearly passionate about delivering a dining experience that meets their own high standards. Menu was super enjoyable - packed with taste without necessarily coming across...

An excellent eight course tasting menu with options for more courses. This is now the third time we have visited and each time the food has been superb. Every course was so well flavoured and cooked.

What a great restaurant, deserving of a Michelin star. The 8-course menu was superb - the amount of preparation, the quality ingredients, the attention to detail and most of all the flavours were superb. It was lovely to have Nick and Thomas, the chef's, bring out the dishes and talk about them and the restaurant manager Darren was very knowledgeable and friendly too. It's a very nice restaurant with a good atmosphere and local sheepskins on the chairs. Highly, highly recommended.

What a great restaurant, deserving of a Michelin star. The 8-course menu was superb - the amount of preparation, the quality ingredients, the attention to detail and most of all the flavours were superb. It was lovely to have Nick and Thomas, the chef's, bring...

Food was great. And good choice of wines.

A wonderful birthday experience. So glad we went! Every dish stands out on its own. Even the bread was divine. The restaurant itself is very hygge with a lot of wood and sheepskin in the chairs. The food is an eclectic mix of tastes. A fair amount of seafood but that's not necessarily a baf thing as it's all different. A lot of ingredients are made, grown or refashioned in house or by Chef (some purées being made out of jams and chutneys with added ingredients). I really enjoy the way each dish is presented and described tableside by a really knowledgeable team. They don't parrot off the same story. The table next to us got different tidbits of information so it's still interesting to listen to! You always have to be quite trusting in these situations, don't be scared! I always think if a dish doesn't work, it wouldn't still be on the menu surely - I'd never think to put smoked fish on burrata with a beetroot dressing but it works! 🤤 It's definitely a place to go for a treat or special occasion but the staff are warm and friendly and the food is memorable. If you're thinking about it - do it!

This was a truly excellent dining experience. We have done many Michelin restaurants around Europe and the food and service here was as good as others I have had. The story behind every course was appreciated. I loved the “dive in with your fingers” on...

Everything was perfect! Definitely worth visiting

We are not new to eating at The Lake Road Kitchen and we have visited often since they first opened. We dined with them in January 2023, just before their winter closing. It was absolutely super, but we dined with them again last weekend, somewhat...

For us, Lake Road Kitchen was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The tasting menu ran the gamut from the truly unique (damson & miso ice cream, candied hazelnut, bee pollen) to refined takes on comfort food (fried chicken with pine shoots). The atmosphere was warm and the staff delivered excellent descriptions with each dish.

We ate here in January. It was our fourth time at Lake Road kitchen. The team organised a taxi both ways for us which was really helpful. This was our special treat meal in our holiday and so we were prepared to pay more. We...

Cheap?? You must be joking! It's the most expensive restaurant in Ambleside! You quote £100+ for a meal!!

Been lucky enough to eat in a few starred restaurants, tasting menus in two of them were nowhere near as good as the food in here. Excellent staff, service, food. Really like the room as well. Will definitely return.

Fantastic tasting menu. Better than two other restaurants with stars that we have been to. Staff, service and food all top quality.

The restaurant is small well planned out good atmosphere whilst in your own food bubble journey - staff are helpful but not over bearing - food and wine paired together are sublime - loved it

Without doubt this is the place to go, not only in Ambleside but the UK. From the outside, it's very unassuming but don't judge a book by its cover as the service and food here is a Michelin star in the waiting. We had the 8 course tasting menu and for us, it was plentiful and of the highest standard. I'd rate Lake Road over the Old Stamp House, which is good but Lake Road trumps it for me.

The BEST dinning experience we have ever had. Stop couldn’t believe there was only 2 tables in on a Sunday this place is just not to be missed and actually you should travel from far to eat here! Every course was just so exciting and outstanding. The wine pairing was spot on and delicious enhancing the whole evening. We will definitely be returning and recommending to friends. Thank you for making our holiday even more memorable.

An 8-serving pescatarian tasting menu, an 8-serving vegan menu and a wine flight was a wonderful experience for my wife and I. Extraordinary attention to detail coupled with an inventive use of novel ingredients was made all the more enjoyable by interesting explanations of the...

Amazing the food, whole restaurant team of people & the ambiance a great special evening one of the best

A fantastic restaurant, which suited our mixed groups requirements (vegan, pescatarian and gluten free). One of the best I have ever eaten at, Service is next level and faultless

A fantastic dining experience, every course was brilliant with each element explained upon service to the table! Service was faultless, friendly, informative and engaging. A real enjoyable evening! Thank you to all the team. We look forward to visiting again soon!

We have been lucky to have eaten at a number of starred restaurants , and the Lake Road Kitchen is up there with them. The food is imaginative , full of flavour and a credit to the chef and the rest of the staff ....

A fantastic dining experience, every course was brilliant with each element explained upon service to the table! Service was faultless, friendly, informative and engaging. A real enjoyable evening! Thank you to all the team. We look forward to visiting again soon!

Fantastic restaurant, food and service !!! I have read reviews and some do not match the excellent experience we encountered yesterday evening !!! Not certain where poor service comes from but a taster menu takes time to prepare, serve, eat , savour and think /...

Absolutely gorgeous! Me and my partner came here as an end to our hols and what a ending it was. Lovely waiting on staff and chefs (funny and a dash cheeky ;)), very well informed on the dishes/wines and the top it off the decor was perfect for the mood; not to mention how mind blowing the food was. It had one of the most tastiest and well balanced tasting menus we have ever had. Overall probably the best dining experience we've ever had. Would highly recommend. Cheers guys :P

Thank you so much for tonight! Sally our hostess was attentive, personable and professional. All of the staff who we interacted with were top class. James the chef makes the most amazing food, and my partner and I enjoyed every single course. We would advise...

What a wonderful meal! Every dish we had was excellent down to the finest details. While every course was indeed amazing, the tiger prawn was the unexpected star - since I'm generally not a huge fan of prawn. The tastes just worked so well together with the perfectly cooked prawn. The service was great and the chef was delightful, friendly, knowledgeable, and would come out of the kitchen to serve a number of the dishes himself. We'll definitely be back as he promised to make the cheesecake next time I'm in town! But also we'll be back because it was so good 😁

Each course was well put together and great flavours, it was very expensive for what we received. The previous evening we dined in another Ambleside restaurant, and to be frank the Lake road kitchen had seemed to have copied there menu to some degree, but...

We opted for the 8 course tasting menu for our 3rd visit to this restaurant. Each time it has been perfect. Every dish is presented and explained by knowledgeable, friendly staff. From the first mouthful of fresh sourdough and aged butter , you know you’re...

One of the best tasting menus we've ever had. Make sure you get the 12 course so that you get to try the crispy octopus which manages to be tender and moist inside and have a lovely crunchy skin. Some lovely additions to your usual fine dining with an amazing bit of Korean fried chicken and a beautiful bit of pork which manages to be moist but not fatty. Service was very good and spur dough for mopping up all those sauces was beautiful

Fantastic food, excellent wines and great service in this unpretentious restaurant. Eating out in the U.K. doesn’t get better than this

No props, no dry ice, no hand blown fancy crockery, simply amazing ingredients cooked with skill and precision, elegantly presented on white plates (with the exception of one dish). One of our 4 did think there was a lack of colour where as i prefered...

One of my favourite top 3 meals in the last 10 years. We live between London, Paris and Geneva and have rarely eaten so well.

Absolutely exceptional food, every course was beyond fantastic. Service was impeccable and that made the whole night really fun. If you haven’t come here, go.

Extremely flavorful dishes. Less focus on aesthetics compared to other fine dining, but far more flavorful. I also was able to buy some of their 6-month butter.

Excellent in every way. We decided on 8 course options with wine pairing, one vegetarian and one full-on omnivore. The food was beyond delicious, every mouthful delivering layers of intense flavour, perfectly complemented by thoughtfully chosen wines. Service was superb - the small, knowledgeable team...

Excellent in every way. We decided on 8 course options with wine pairing, one vegetarian and one full-on omnivore. The food was beyond delicious, every mouthful delivering layers of intense flavour, perfectly complemented by thoughtfully chosen wines. Service was superb - the small, knowledgeable team pulling together to bring dishes to the table. We loved being able to see into the kitchen where the magic was being worked. We thoroughly enjoyed the informal, friendly atmosphere and felt truly welcome. Can't wait for the next time.

The food, ambience and service was incredible. From the ladies who provided not only excellent service but very knowledgeable information about the food and wine paired with it, to the chefs who took time to serve some of the dishes and explain in more detail...

Sublime food with warm hospitality. My wife and I have traveled the world, been fortunate to have eaten in superb restaurants and the Lake Road Kitchen belongs in the top of our ” Crème de la crème” list. The menu is locally sourced as much as possible, creatively prepared, composed with the utmost detail to flavors and textures, served with simplicity and an informative explanation that makes your tongue tingle before you even taste! The ambience is warm but simple: and the service attentive and personal. My wife had the 8 course and myself the 12: small but exquisite servings. So it took time to eat all of this though it did not matter because the food is simply divine and cannot be rushed as it is created to allow your taste buds to savour and rest in between the taste experiences of each course.

Sublime food with warm hospitality. My wife and I have traveled the world, been fortunate to have eaten in superb restaurants and the Lake Road Kitchen belongs in the top of our ” Crème de la crème” list. The menu is locally sourced as much...

Average food and service. Definitely not Michelin star level. There were a couple of instances where service was lacking. Chef made an effort to serve most diners but we were missed out. There was an opportunity for him to speak to us at the end...

I did a lot of research before deciding to celebrate our wedding anniversary here during our week stay in Ambleside and it did not disappoint! First of all, many Michelin star places offer a standard ‘meat’ and perhaps a vegetarian tasting menu. However, here they...

Phenomenal. Every element of our meal was excellent, from food to service. The chef and his team are amazing - using local sourced food and sustainably, thought through ingredients in innovative ways which highlight the flavours in clever ways. The chef spent two years at Noma and you can see the scandi influence everywhere. Beautifully done. Perhaps best of all - nothing is too much trouble. Vegetarian? Vegan? GF? Doesn’t matter. Every dish will be delicious and special for you

Beautiful setting, perfect volume level (quiet enough to talk but not deathly silent). The staff were very friendly and helpful. The tasting menu was really special - these guys had really thought long and hard about their dishes. Overall, thoroughly enjoyable. Perfect for a quiet special occasion.

It absolutely kills me to only leave 3 stars, but after much deliberation it’s the only just response. Culinarily, I’ve never had better. The plates were exquisite. Flavors were original with a fusion of locally sourced ingredients and delectable additions from global locales. I had the 12 course sampler with the wine pairing, the foie gras addition and vanilla bean (3 varieties) ice cream. The reason this isn’t 5 stars is that our 6:30 seating didn’t complete until 11. Nobody has time for four and a half hour dinners, not to mention the travel to and from. It’s an absurd notion to think that is in anyway feasible especially at this price point. £500+ bill 2 people. I loved the staff, FOH and chef were personable and attentive. However, the food and wine didn’t come out with any regularity.

One of the best meals I’ve ever had, worth every penny. Wonderful environment, brilliant service, adapted for my food allergy and more like an experience than a meal. Will be thinking about the smoked monkfish and burrata for years to come. Cannot recommend enough, will make your visit to Ambleside very memorable.

Excellent 8 course tasting menu with some unusual dishes and seasonal locally sourced food. Very knowledgeable staff and great service. The braised pine nuts, sablefish and Morecombe pork were particularly memorable.

This is Ambleside at its best. The food is fantastic. This is definitely my favourite restaurant. The service is exceptional and the knowledge of the dishes is unusually high. For a great foodie experience book this restaurant in advance. Treat yourselves and have the extra...

Perhaps it was because we had dined at some truly excellent establishments and gastro-pubs the same week in the Lakes, but even by far more prosaic standards the food at Lake Road Kitchen is hugely over-rated, and the restaurant would have a hard time surviving...

My wife and I dined at this restaurant on June 4th. The care, friendliness, skill and knowledge of the staff was nothing short of excellent. The food was just off the charts incredible, exquisitely prepared and presented. I cannot praise this restaurant enough. We went...

Great food even better staff. Our waitress was very friendly and funny and the staff was very knowledge about the food and wine. 12 courses later we were very happy. We will be coming again.

A very nice place - setting is scandi in design. Staff are attentive and friendly We had the 8 course tasting menu and it’s plenty to eat. The food is interesting and very tasty. There was an interesting mix of meat, fish and vegetarian courses....

One of the most incredible meals I've ever had. The halibut and miso is absolute perfection. Each wine is a perfect pairing and changes flavour wonderfully with each course.

My fiancee and I had the best meal of our lives at Lake Road Kitchen. The service, food, and atmosphere were impeccable. The intimate dining room and open kitchen really lends the feeling that you're having dinner in someone's home, and the care for detail gives the meal a truly personal feel. I recommend Lake Road Kitchen without reservation.

An absolutely stunning experience , the cuisine was sublime and the service and attention were unsurpassed . We have been to many fine dining venues over more than three decades , we also where possible like to try the matching wines where available . The...

This is the most expensive meal I’ve ever had but also the best meal I’ve ever had. We went for the 12 course fish menu. On arrival they asked us if we’d like a taxi booking for the way back and it was small things...

Fantastic food - loved it and the service, should have a Michelin star

So I am writing this review to ask you to seriously consider if this is your type of experience. It’s a nice cosy restaurant and the staff are very slick and perhaps over attentive. We went here after l’enclume had cancelled our booking and we...

Returned again and absolutely no drop off in standards of either quality of cooking or service here. Front of house still perfect combination of professional friendliness and kitchen - what can I say other than refer you to Aiden Waiting's excellent review below. He absolutely nails it. It's a small hard working restaurant working at the top of its game. If you're in the area make sure you get a table. Once again one of the best meals we've had for a long time.

I booked the Lake Road Kitchen following a recommendation from a friend. It was fantastic and the evening was a definite highlight from a long weekend in the Lakes. Excellent, innovative cooking and superb service. Thank you.