Best Restaurants in Penrith

The best restaurant in Penrith United Kingdom is shown below. Our unique ranking algorithm factors in the ratings from the Michelin Guide, the AA Guide and more, to make it easy to find the best restaurants in Penrith (including any Michelin Star restaurants in Penrith and AA Rosette restaurants in Penrith). Explore these award winning restaurants below via the easy to browse restaurant grid, or check out the full top best restaurant interactive map. Click any restaurant to view extensive information including contact details and guide awards history.
Nestled comfortably in the captivating Eden Valley, Penrith bestows a delightful sensation of Cumbrian charm coupled with an enduring culinary history. It's an area where classic British cuisine splendidly sings in harmony with contemporary, innovative gastronomy, creating a unique culinary landscape that is both luscious and inspiring. Given its rich agricultural heritage, Penrith's dining ethos has always been anchored on the simple principle of using fresh, local ingredients transforming them into timeless recipes that warm your heart as much as it pleases your palate. The culinary scene in Penrith quite evidently mirrors the region's deep-seated love for traditional fare and its significant evolution overtime. From iconic historic public houses, like the General Wolfe, boasting rustic local dishes in a landscape steeped in remarkable antiquity, to the more modern restaurants and cafes introducing gastronomic creativity like the gourmands at Four and Twenty, Penrith offers a culinary journey that winds across the boulevards of time. Make no mistake, the gastronomic landscape of Penrith is a fascinating reflection of its ancient roots and illustrious monastic history. This, paired with an increasing influence of global gastronomy, continues to delicately nurture a food culture that hits the right balance between the familiar and the exciting.

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Which is the best restaurant in Penrith?

The best restaurant in Penrith is FYR Restaurant at the North Lakes Hotel and Spa (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Douglas Hargreaves serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. FYR Restaurant at the North Lakes Hotel and Spa currently holds 1 AA Rosette.

How many award winning restaurants are there in Penrith?

In total, there is 1 award winning restaurant in Penrith, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

How many Michelin Star restaurants are there in Penrith?

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Penrith and indeed no restaurants at all in this location listed in the Michelin Guide; perhaps the Michelin inspectors will visit soon!

How many AA Rosette restaurants are there in Penrith?

There is currently a single listed AA Rosette restaurant in Penrith which holds 1 AA Rosette.