Bellis Café Bistro
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About Bellis Café Bistro
On Rydal Rd in Ambleside, Bellis Café Bistro is a restaurant where the menu includes a shakshuka served with poached eggs and sourdough toast. The kitchen runs on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken, so guests are seated as tables become free. The format suits a straightforward stop for a cooked plate without prior planning. Beyond the shakshuka, the wider menu rounds out the bistro offering, giving the room a café-style pace suited to breakfast or brunch visits. The Rydal Rd address places it among the everyday run of Ambleside eating spots, and the walk-in approach keeps the process simple for anyone passing by and looking for a table.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, crispy chicken BLT, cauliflower and cheese soup and spicy meatball sub.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, crispy chicken BLT, cauliflower and cheese soup and spicy meatball sub.
Customer Review Summary
Shakshuka draws the most mentions, one reviewer calling it a standout with perfectly cooked poached eggs, while another found it the worst, with canned tomato and unwarm sourdough. Others praise the crispy chicken BLT, the cauliflower and cheese soup and a spicy meatball sub. One notes the menu's confusing numbers, and another says food arrived quickly.
Customer Review Summary
Shakshuka draws the most mentions, one reviewer calling it a standout with perfectly cooked poached eggs, while another found it the worst, with canned tomato and unwarm sourdough. Others praise the crispy chicken BLT, the cauliflower and cheese soup and a spicy meatball sub. One notes the menu's confusing numbers, and another says food arrived quickly.
Featured reviews
- heba mohamed
“The worst Shakshouka I have ever had in my life, poached eggs in a canned tomato from supermarket and some hot sauce! with sourdough that is not even warm when serving, slow service and some items on the menu are jot present.”
- avery
“The food was good, but what really hit me was was the service! I think it took less than 5 minutes for all 3 of our food and drinks to come and they were good quality and nicely presented. congrats to you.”
- Amy Wood
“I swung by today for a bit of lunch after some hiking and I must say I was highly impressed. I had a mocha with cream with a crispy chicken BLT, served with a small dose of couscous and coleslaw which was delicious! Very filling and good value for money, I shan’t need to eat anything else for the rest of the day, lovely!”
- C Davies
“Lovely food & friendly service. The cauliflower and cheese soup was incredible & spicy meatball sub from specials menu was super tasty. Unexpected menu but really nice! Only thing to note was the menu was so confusing with all the random numbers & not the cosiest of restaurants”
- Homerj Simpson
“Bellis Deli Café offers a delightful dining experience! The Shakshuka is a standout dish, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked. The poached eggs on toast are equally impressive, with a lovely texture that pairs well with the toast. The …”
Location
Restaurants near Bellis Café Bistro
- Sheila's Cottage4.51,1980 mi£20–50Vegan optionsVegetarian optionsWheelchair accessible
dog friendly, venison burger special, fish finger sandwich
- Tacos del Sol5.07150.1 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
authentic mexican food, burritos, homemade tortillas
- Lanty Slee's Ambleside4.71370.1 mi£40–80Reservations
craft cocktails, chicken wings, steak sharing board
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellis Café Bistro | 4.8309 | — | — | shakshuka, crispy chicken BLT, cauliflower and cheese soup |
| Sheila's CottageVegan options · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.51,198 | 0 mi | £20–50 | dog friendly, venison burger special, fish finger sandwich |
| Tacos del SolOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 5.0715 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | authentic mexican food, burritos, homemade tortillas |
| Lanty Slee's AmblesideReservations | 4.7137 | 0.1 mi | £40–80 | craft cocktails, chicken wings, steak sharing board |
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