Best Restaurants in Grasmere
Best Restaurants in Grasmere FAQs
In total, there are 2 award winning restaurants in Grasmere, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.
Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Grasmere? 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 Grasmere is The Forest Side (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Paul Leonard serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Forest Side currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 4 AA Rosettes.
There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in Grasmere which holds 1 Michelin star.
There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in Grasmere consisting of 1 restaurant holding 4 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 2 AA Rosettes.
Nestled in the heart of the Lake District, Grasmere is a charming village, world-famed for its captivating natural beauty and its rich food culture that spans centuries. Steeped in history, this splendid locale offers an enchanting blend of traditional and contemporary cuisines, served in a sprawling range of restaurants; from cosy inns steeped in heritage to delightful gastropubs and trendy, modern eateries. Grasmere's culinary scene is renowned just as distinctly for its dynamism as for its robust connection to history. The village is widely known for its illustrious tradition of gingerbread making, dating back to Victorian times. Moreover, it is the home of the immortalised Sarah Nelson's Grasmere Gingerbread, a famed speciality whose recipe remains a tightly held secret. On the other hand, the progressive restaurants that dot the landscape offer diners a taste of elegant modern British fare, utilising fresh, locally sourced Lake District produce. Whether it's the innovative gastronomy backed by celebrated chefs or the rustic allure of historical dishes, Grasmere has everything to offer for the discerning gourmand seeking a unique culinary adventure.