The Dining Room
Our restaurant is open to non-residents as well as guests at the hotel for lunches and dinner throughout the year.
We are very proud of the excellent reputation that Lyzzick Hall restaurant has acquired over the years. Everything is prepared by our experienced and talented chefs using the finest ingredients and often herbs from our own garden. We use local suppliers whenever we can, game from Cartmel to a wide selection of Cumbrian cheeses. We are confident that eating in our restaurant will be the highlight of your stay and most of our guests choose to dine with us every evening.
Our food is a combination of traditional and contemporary British food, often with an international twist. As well as dinner, we offer a tempting lunch menu and are happy to let the occasion or your appetite decide, the choice is yours, our menu is priced individually.
Our Sunday Lunch is extremely popular and booking a table is essential.
The dining room itself is beautifully furnished with gleaming cutlery, crisp white linen napkins and candles.
Lyzzick Hall Restaurant is open to non-residents for lunch and dinner, please telephone to make a reservation.
NB – We recommend you pre-book your table to avoid disappointment. Our table booking time availability may be limited.
Christmas – The hotel is closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & Boxing Day.
New Years Eve & New Years Day – Sorry but no lunches are served on New Years Eve as we prepare for our Gala Dinner in the evening. New Years Day is an enhanced lunch menu. Menus on these days have an increased price per person than that of our normal menu. Gift vouchers cannot be used on New Years Eve or New Years Day.
Our wine list is a labour of love and devotes itself mainly to Spanish and Portuguese wines, reflecting the owner’s heritage. We import many interesting and unusual vintages from the Iberian Peninsula, but if these aren’t to your taste then we are certain you will find something to suit you and we are more than happy to recommend wines, just ask.
PLEASE NOT THAT SAMPLE MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE A GUIDE ONLY TO OUR RESTAURANT DISHES.
Please advise of any dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances on booking.
Lunch Menu
À La Carte
Available 12pm – 1.30pm Monday to Saturday
Set Festive Menu only from 23rd November until 30th December 2024, 2nd to 4th January 2025
New Years Day is an enhanced set menu and charged at £42.00 per person.
Please advise on booking of any dietary requirements, food allergies or intolerances.
No lunches are served on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Eve.
Pink Onion Gel, Panko Breaded Buttermilk Onion Ring, Pickled Radish
Landcress Emulsion, Creamed Horseradish, Crispy Shallot Rings
Sesame & Lemon Toastie, Fresh Parsley
Gooseberry Sorbet
Avruga Sour Cream, Crispy Capers, Blackberry & Lime Dressing, Sourdough Cracker Shards
Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, Peppercorn Sauce, Salad Leaves
Warm Soused Cucumber, Tempura Rattie Potatoes, Toasted Flaked Almonds, King Prawn Toastie, Chorizo, Toasted Almond & Red Pepper Romesco Sauce
Parmentier Potatoes, Wilted Kale, Roast Shallots, Pink Peppercorn & Port Veloute
Braised Bacon, French Style Corn, Pomme Anna, Herb Oil Roast Cauliflower, Sauce Robert
Panko Breaded Scottish Hake Fillet, Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, Crushed Garden Peas, Crispy Capers, Homemade Tartare Sauce
Dessert
Fresh British Strawberries, Green Strawberry Coulis, Pistachio Panna Cotta, Pistachio Tuille
Chocolate Crunch Pieces, Chocolate Marquise, Lavender Scented Ice Cream
Homemade Vanilla Fudge
Speciality Coffees charged as taken
Sourdough Crackers, Apple, Grapes, Chutney & Strawberries
Vanilla Pod Crème Anglaise, Stem Ginger Ice Cream, Honeycomb
Set Dinner Menu
We offer the full menu £54.00 per person
Two courses £43.50 per person (minimum charge)
An enhanced Gala Dinner Menu is served on New Years Eve, £99.00 per person.
Please advise of any dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances on booking.
No dinners are served Christmas Eve, Christmas Day or Boxing Day.
Starters
Gruyere Cheese & Onion Panna Cotta
Pink Onion Gel, Panko Breaded Buttermilk Onion Ring, Pickled Radish
Miso Buttered Potted King Prawns
Samphire, Kimchi Sesame Seeds, Toasted Pumpkin Seed & Treacle Bread
Pulled Beef Cheek & Chive Arancini
Landcress Emulsion, Creamed Horseradish, Crispy Shallot Rings
Sweet & Sour Red Pepper & Saffron Soup
Sesame & Lemon Toastie, Fresh Parsley
Macerated Pearls of Melon, Chilled Melon, Cucumber & Mint Gazpacho
Gooseberry Sorbet
Blackite & Botanical Gin Cured Loch Duart Salmon Gravadlax
Avruga Sour Cream, Crispy Capers, Blackberry & Lime Dressing, Sourdough Cracker Shards
Main Course
Wild Meagre Bass
Warm Soused Cucumber, Tempura Rattie Potatoes, Toasted Flaked Almonds, King Prawn Toastie, Chorizo, Toasted Almond & Red Pepper Romesco Sauce
Wild Mushroom Fricassee Pithivier
Parmentier Potatoes, Wilted Kale, Roast Shallots, Pink Peppercorn & Port Veloute
Sous Vide Maize Fed Chicken Breast
Braised Bacon, French Style Corn, Pomme Anna, Herb Oil Roast Cauliflower, Sauce Robert
Butter Garlic & Thyme Roast Aberdeen Angus Steaks ~ Fillet Steak, Sirloin Steak & Chateaubriand (2 people)
All dishes are served with Triple Cooked Chunky Chips, Classic French Dressed Salad ~ Choice of Sauce Brandy & Peppercorn Sauce, Red Wine Jus or Stilton Sauce – these dishes have a supplementary price added.
Dessert
Strawberry & Pistachio Cream
Fresh British Strawberries, Green Strawberry Coulis, Pistachio Panna Cotta, Pistachio Tuille
Rich Dark Chocolate & Amarretti Crunch Torte
Chocolate Crunch Pieces, Chocolate Marquise, Lavender Scented Ice Cream
Pot of Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee
Homemade Vanilla Fudge
Speciality Coffees charged as taken
Selection of Speciality Cheese
Sourdough Crackers, Apple, Grapes, Chutney & Strawberries
Steamed Wildflower Honey & Bees Pollen Sponge Pudding
Vanilla Pod Crème Anglaise, Stem Ginger Ice Cream, Honeycomb
Peach Melba Crème Brulee
Demerara Glazed Vanilla & Mascarpone Crème Brulee, Poached Peach, Raspberry Meringue Kisses, Carrot Cake, Maple & Pecan Ice Cream
Set Sunday Lunch Menu
Sundays – 12pm,1pm or 2pm
We offer the set menu £38.00 per person
( due to popularity of our Sunday Lunch, the largest total party size we can accommodate is maximum 10 people only)
Please note, that our Sunday Lunch menu changes each week. For the most up to date menu please contact us directly.
Please advise of any dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances on booking.
No lunches are served Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing or New Years Eve.
An enhanced Set Lunch Menu is served on New Years Day at £42 per person.
Starters
Venison, Fowl, Apple & Mustard Terrine
Truffle Emulsion, Sourdough Shards
Homemade Soup of the Day
Freshly Baked Bread
Smoked Salmon Mousse
Gooseberry Curd, Lime Pickled Radish.
Blue Cheese Panna Cotta
Sticky Roast Walnut & Honey, Fennel, Balsamic Pickled Onion
Macerated Melon Medley
Grenadine Watermelon, Midori Honeydew, Cantaloupe & Cucumber Gazpacho, Fresh Berries & Sorbet.
Main Course
Pan Roast Hake Fillet
Salsa Verde
Slow Braised Cumbrian Lamb Shoulder
Elderflower Jus
Breast of Wild Cartmel Valley Pheasant
Stuffed with Wild Boar & Damson Sausagemeat, Juniper Sauce
Roast Butternut Squash, Spiced Fruit & Cheese Pithivier
Roast Red Pepper Coulis
Roast Sirloin of Prime Scottish Beef
Yorkshire Pudding, Red Wine Sauce
Dessert
Profiteroles
Chantilly Cream, Praline, Dark Chocolate Sauce, Fresh Raspberries.
Selection of Speciality Cheese
Sourdough Crackers, Apple, Grapes, Chutney & Strawberries
Strawberry Cheesecake
Macerated Strawberries
Steamed Honey & Bees Pollen Pudding
Crème Anglaise, Vanilla Ice Cream
Tiramisu
Espresso Coffee Ice Cream
Festive Christmas Menu
From 23rd November 2024 through to 30th December. 2nd to 4th January 2025 (excluding New Year Eve & New Years Day).
Monday to Saturdays £39 per person for lunch & £44 dinner (pre bookings only)
Normal Sunday lunch served on Sundays.
Please advise of any food allergies and intolerances on booking.
No lunches are served Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Eve.
Starters
A selection of Fresh Fruit with Fruit Sorbet
Salad Leaves
Crispy Smoked Pancetta Shards, Toasted Pumpkin Seed Granola, Sour Cherry Gel, Poppy Seed Sable Biscuits
Toasted Croutons
Lemon Verbena Emulsion, Dill Pickled Cucumber, Green Apple Gel
Mains
Parmesan Shavings, Tender Stem Broccoli, Roast Shallot, Polenta Chips, Wild Mushroom & Madeira Velouté
Pickled Walnuts, Roast Garlic Pomme Anna, Glazed Roast Carrot, Spinach Gel, Girolle Boudin Blanc, Rich Brown Sugar & Ale Gravy
Creamed Quinoa, Crisp Potato Bonbons, Capers, King Prawns, Wilted Kale, White Wine & Parsley Velouté
Caramelised Onion, Wilted Kale, Roast Potato, Glazed Roast Carrots, Caramelised Onion Sauce
Cranberry & Orange Jelly, Roast Potato, Carrot, Chestnut & Onion Sprouts, Creamed Potato, Sausage wrapped in Bacon, Sausagemeat Stuffing, Madeira Jus
Dessert
Festive Chutney, Crackers
Vegan Rum Sauce, Coconut Ice Cream
Homemade Vanilla Fudge
Speciality Coffees charged as taken
Cranberry & Orange Jelly, Clementine Sorbet
Navy Rum Sauce, Chestnut Ice Cream
Set Vegetarian & Vegan Menu
We offer the full menu £54.00 per person
Two courses £43.50 per person (minimum charge) Menu also available at Lunch.
Excludes New Years Eve Gala Dinner at £99.00 per person
Please advise of any dietary requirements, food allergies and intolerances on booking.
No lunches are served on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Years Eve.
Starters
Gruyere Cheese & Onion Panna Cotta
Pink Onion Gel, Panko Breaded Buttermilk Onion Ring, Pickled Radish
Sweet & Sour Red Pepper & Saffron Soup
Sesame & Lemon Toastie, Fresh Parsley
Macerated Pearls of Melon, Chilled Melon, Cucumber & Mint Gazpacho
Gooseberry Sorbet
Pea & Mint Curd Bruschetta
Roast Green Vegetables, Crispy Shallots, Vegan Pesto
Main Course
Wild Mushroom Fricassee Pithivier
Parmentier Potatoes, Wilted Kale, Roast Shallots, Pink Peppercorn & Port Veloute
Mushroom & Tarragon Risotto
Tempura Violet Potatoes, Wilted Kale, Roast Shallot, Truffle Oil, Toasted Almonds
Crispy Lentil Dahl
Wye Valley Asparagus, Pasta Pearls, Lemongrass & Brown Sugar Tomato Coulis
Tempura Vegetables
Sesame Seeds, Cavolo Nero Cabbage, Roast Red Pepper Coulis
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Orange Brownie
Vegan Chocolate Sauce, Vegan Ice Cream
Rich Dark Chocolate & Amarretti Crunch Torte
Chocolate Crunch Pieces, Chocolate Marquise, Lavender Scented Ice Cream
Pot of Tea or Cafetiere of Coffee
Homemade Vanilla Fudge
Speciality Coffees charged as taken
Steamed Wildflower Honey & Bees Pollen Sponge Pudding
Vanilla Pod Crème Anglaise, Stem Ginger Ice Cream, Honeycomb
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch Sauce, Vegan Vanilla Ice Cream
Peach Melba Crème Brulee
Demerara Glazed Vanilla & Mascarpone Crème Brulee, Poached Peach, Raspberry Meringue Kisses, Carrot Cake, Maple & Pecan Ice Cream
- Vegan Dish
- Vegetarian Dish
Afternoon Tea
The Quintessential English Tradition
Dainty Hand-cut Sandwiches
– Free Range Egg & Truffle Mayonnaise.
Cartmel Valley Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese & Cucumber.
Black Bomber Cheddar Cheese with Chutney.
Roast Ham & Wholegrain Mustard.
Savouries –
Caramelised Onion Butter Puff Pastry Tart with Olives & Mozzarella
Chorizo & Tomato Relish Sausage Roll.
Cashel Blue Cheese Scone.
Cakes –
Homemade Buttermilk Scones with Whipped Vanilla Jersey Cream & Preserve.
Limoncello Tiramisu
Passionfruit Financier, Raspberry Buttercream.
Caramelised White Chocolate Fudge Brownie.
Strawberry & Cream Choux Bun.
Cafetiere of Coffee or Pot of Tea.
Available Monday to Saturday
12pm – 2.30pm
Priced at £30.00 per person.
Please advise of any dietary requirements, food allergies or intolerances on booking.
Pre-Bookings only, a minimum of 24 hours in advance.
Sample Wine List
Lyzzick Hall Restaurant’s wine list is a labour of love and devotes itself mainly to Spanish and Portuguese wines, reflecting the owner’s heritage. We import many interesting and unusual vintages from the Iberian Peninsula, but if these aren’t to your taste then we are certain you will find something to suit you and we are more than happy to recommend wines, just ask.
Customer Testimonials
ExcellentBased on 830 reviewsVerifiedella02016/03/2022Outstanding experience Our recent stay at Lyzzick Hall was outstanding. This is beautiful country house hotel with some of the most amazing views. The hotel during lockdown has undergone a spectacular transformation. The bedrooms are tastefully decorated, with all amenities and a high level of cleanliness. The new terrazza in the grounds of the hotel, will be a lovely area to spend time to have a drink, or relax in the beautiful surroundings. The food is first class, with wines to match all served with passion, by a team of highly professional waiting staff. Breakfasts are excellent and a good start to the day. Overall Lyzzick Hall is a jewel in the crown of hotels in the Lake District. We cannot wait and will return.Verifiedelizabeth s10/02/2022Beautiful & delicious We stayed for one night in this idyllic setting. Everyone was so helpful and kind. Throughout the stay they gave an unobtrusive attentiveness which was much appreciated. The accommodation was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The dinner and breakfast were amazing and experiences in themselves. I required a salt free meal which was provided creatively and without fuss and even a loaf of bread was baked for me without salt. The food was so delicious. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so enjoyable.VerifiedLynn O08/01/2022Festive Lunch We usually stay at the Lyzzick but were staying in Ambleside with friends. After very mediocre offerings at our own hotel, we all decided lunch at the Lyzzick would be a real treat. As a regular guest at the Lyzzick over the years, we have learned that this is the place to go for the best food and service in the lakes. The meal was absolutely superb and we were all buzzing when we left. The quality is always fabulous but it also the staff that make it a great place to stay and/or dine. We have already booked a short break for June and are hoping that wont be our only visit this year. Outstanding!Verifiedprd1023/12/2021Lovely atmosphere We had the usual warm welcome and professional service always received at this hotel. The Christmas decorations and enchanting Christmas tree add to the overall ambience. Our meal was lovely and it was a pleasure to dine overlooking the garden with the breathtaking views of Newlands and Borrowdale. Looking forward to a return visit soon!Verifiedlisaandsimon03/12/2021Stunning views, exceptional food. Visited for Afternoon Tea with my Mum and Great Aunt. Stunning setting, the hotel is beautiful and tastefully decorated and the views are spectacular. On arrival the staff showed us to our table and took our drinks order and then shortly after the afternoon tea was served. Everything single item was amazing, the sandwiches were perfectly filled with lovely fresh bread and the cakes were to die for. Throughout we were checked on and the staff were attentive and friendly. We really had a wonderful afternoon.VerifiedRobert M B01/12/2021If you want the very best of everything........................... Lyzzick Hall wisely took advantage of the covid crisis to transform their dining areas from excellent to spectacular, the decor is truly fabulous. The views could not be improved upon and are arguably the best in the lake district. Staff members are certainly the best we have ever encountered and the food dispels the myth that perfection cannot be improved upon. 01/12/21, lunch accompanied by two very well travelled friends and we all agreed the lunch was the best ever. The Gold Standard in this area.VerifiedKate W13/11/202150th Birthday celebration We had the most amazing evening, our second visit to Lyzzick Hall. We were looked after impeccably from start to finish. The staff arranged mocktails for us even though not on the menu. The food was stunning and the staff, so professional, warm and welcoming. Thank youVerifiedRuth P12/11/2021A lovely night away This is a lovely hotel not far from Keswick with amazing views. There has been a change in the way some of the rooms downstairs are now being used. What was once the dining room is now a lounge and the previous 2 lounges have been knocked into one and these along with the conservatory are now the new dining rooms and it works very well. There was a good choice on the evening dinner menu. This was one of the best meals we have had since lockdown ended. Our bedroom was comfortable and had lovely views. We will certainly be returning.VerifiedShirley R09/11/2021Beautiful hotel Just returned from a 2 night stay. Beautiful hotel just as we remembered it, few small changes but can definitely reccomend Food was superb , staff excellent , polite helpful professional. Special mention to Amelia who served us most of the time , but all staff excellent . Thanks to everyone.