Luigi's
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About Luigi's
Luigi's is a family-run Italian restaurant in Ambleside, at Fellwalkers Cafe. The menu centres on rustic Italian dishes, and wine is served alongside them. A fireplace is part of the setting. Dogs are welcome, which means guests can bring their dog along to a meal instead of leaving it at home. Reservations are required, so every table is booked in advance of the visit. The restaurant is run by a family, and the Italian cooking and the wine come from that same household business.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention puttanesca pasta, sirloin steak, happy hour pasta deal and dog-friendly dining area.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention puttanesca pasta, sirloin steak, happy hour pasta deal and dog-friendly dining area.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pasta, with one calling a puttanesca with olives and capers the best they have had, and a sirloin steak also praised as lovely. Service draws repeated praise as friendly and attentive, including a solo diner seated quickly and given wine suggestions. One reviewer found the dishes lacking in flavour despite big portions. Wine was described as reasonably priced.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the pasta, with one calling a puttanesca with olives and capers the best they have had, and a sirloin steak also praised as lovely. Service draws repeated praise as friendly and attentive, including a solo diner seated quickly and given wine suggestions. One reviewer found the dishes lacking in flavour despite big portions. Wine was described as reasonably priced.
Featured reviews
- A K
“Great service and hospitality but food wasn’t great. Although the portions were big, dishes lacked flavour and was disappointing.”
- Susan Rugen
“Lovely little restaurant. Food was very tasty, good quality. Wine was a reasonable price so too the food. Staff were great, young attentive staff. Very happy to recommend. Good for couples, small groups.”
- Eric West
“Amazing service and food. I was a solo diner and they seated me quickly and also told me there was no rush to order and eat. Great suggestions on the wine and menu. I truly enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Perfection.”
- Tom Wilson
“Second time here in two years and both times were excellent. It was me and my two young boys ages 10 & 8 on our annual trip to The Lakes. We enjoyed all three courses both times and the service was great both times too. Would highly recommend.”
- Tracey
“We visited here yesterday, I was impressed by the inside, it looked brand new, it was really modern, clean and tidy. The staff were attentive and friendly. Dogs are welcome, it seemed that families with dogs were taken to the dining area down the stairs. My pasta dish was puttanesca and it was the best I've had, it was really delicious, with olives and capers. My husband had the sirlion steak which he said was lovely too. Theres a happy hour between 5.30pm and 7pm everyday, any starter and main pasta for £21.95 or 3 courses (any starter, pasta main, and dessert) £25.95 when a drink is purchased from the drinks menu. I would definitely recommend a visit here.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“A menu featuring rustic Italian dishes & wine in a homey, family-run setting with a fireplace.”
- Fireplace
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Highlights· 2
- Fireplace
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Planning· 2
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near Luigi's
- Dodds Restaurant4.61,6730.2 mi£10–50
coronation chicken sandwich, pork belly, homemade chips
- 4.3 mi
arancini, mini beef lasagne, chicken Milanese
- Villa Positano4.55024.9 mi
fresh homemade pasta, extensive wine list, chicken liver starter
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luigi's | 4.5451 | — | £20–30 | puttanesca pasta, sirloin steak, happy hour pasta deal |
| Dodds Restaurant | 4.61,673 | 0.2 mi | £10–50 | coronation chicken sandwich, pork belly, homemade chips |
| San Pietro Windermere Restaurant | 4.5756 | 4.3 mi | — | arancini, mini beef lasagne, chicken Milanese |
| Villa Positano | 4.5502 | 4.9 mi | — | fresh homemade pasta, extensive wine list, chicken liver starter |
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