Best Restaurants in East Cumbria

In total, there are 43 award winning restaurants in East Cumbria, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in East Cumbria? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in East Cumbria is L'Enclume in Cartmel (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chefs Simon Rogan and Paul Burgalieres serve up award winning Creative British Cuisine. L'Enclume currently holds 3 Michelin Stars, 5 AA Rosettes, a ranking of 73rd in UK in the Hardens Top 100 and a rating of World Class in the Good Food Guide.

There are currently 12 listed Michelin Star restaurants in East Cumbria consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 Michelin Stars and 11 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There is also 1 restaurant holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 7 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 40 listed AA Rosette restaurants in East Cumbria consisting of 1 restaurant holding 5 AA Rosettes, 3 restaurants holding 4 AA Rosettes, 10 restaurants holding 3 AA Rosettes, 11 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 15 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

Tucked away in the charming region of the UK is East Cumbria - a place where the pastoral landscapes come alive with a culinary tradition steeped in history and authenticity. This spearhead of North-West England has gifted the country some delectably traditional dishes, the knowledge of which has been passed down from generation to generation, keeping the essence of Cumbrian gastronomy intact. By elegantly weaving the Classic British cooking with native ingredients, the eateries here have given birth to a wonderful mix of dishes that have maintained their heritage amidst an ever-evolving foodie culture. Talking of restaurants, the food scene here is deliciously diverse, offering residents and visitors a plethora of options. From cosy, family-run inns serving up hearty British pub grub, to elegant manor houses doing justice to the freshest produce of the land with their refined courses, there's a part of East Cumbrian gastronomy waiting to be discovered in every nook and cranny. With a fair number of restaurants being housed in structures steeped in history, a visit to these establishments isn't just a gastronomical journey, but also a rather interesting trip down history lane. Be it the famed local Cumberland Sausage, or the succulent Herdwick Lamb, or the wonderfully unique sticky toffee pudding, to dine in East Cumbria is to embark on an immersive journey into a culture drenched in tradition, a passion for local produce and a deep-delve into the rich history of the region.