Best Restaurants in Penrith

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

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Penrith? 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 Penrith is FYR Grill at the North Lakes Hotel (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Douglas Hargreaves serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. FYR Grill at the North Lakes Hotel currently holds 1 AA Rosette.

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!

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

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.