As we approach the wintery dark nights you might want a hearty bowl of stew to warm the cockles of your heart.

But let's be honest, you can never go wrong with a pizza, can you?

We Brits love pizza and can be very particular about what makes a good one, so securing a decent thin crust can be tough sometimes.

However, we can help with that.

We've drawn up a list of the 7 best pizza restaurants in Cumbria as recommended by Tripadvisor.

Top 7 pizza places in Cumbria

Romano Pizzeria

Where: Scotch Street 55 - 56 The Market Hall, Carlisle CA3 8QX England

Rating: 5 star out of 185 reviews

Reviews: "Honest this place is so good. I’ve eaten pizza at the famous Joe’s NYC and on the Neapolitan Gulf and this place really is up there with the best of them."

"The people who run the place are lovely and the pizza itself is incredible, just like in Rome. Also like Rome, they’re the only place I’ve seen locally that sells Suppli, a Roman style of arancini. Overall, a great place."

Magic Mountain Pizza Co.

Where: Magic Mountain Wood Fired Pizza, Keswick England

Rating: 5 star out of 72 reviews

Reviews: "I’m something of a pizza fan. I’ve eaten them all over the world, including across Italy and Magic Mountain is up there with the best. Lovely light, but crisp dough. Fantastic sauce. Using local Cumberland sausage. Brilliant."

"Fantastic pizzas. Ordered via text, received a reply quickly giving all necessary details. Lay-by just outside gates of castlerigg meant it was easy enough to park & collect. Cumberland sausage & honey on a pizza was an amazing combination. Will definitely be back."

The Square Orange Cafe Bar

Where: 20 St. Johns Street, Keswick CA12 5AS England

Rating: 4.5 star out of 1540 reviews

Reviews: "We have been before so knew what to expect but its a great place to visit. So relaxing and a complete mix of different people. Staff all friendly and service is attentive. I honestly don't know how they get so much great food out of such a small space. Tapas and pizza, perfectly cooked. Simply delicious."

"Genuine 5 star it was nothing but perfection. Me and my family are trying to review every resteraunt in Keswick and this has absolutely blown me away. Fantastic tapas pizza and drinks. This is where I would recommend anyone to go if you’re hungry in Keswick."

Misto

Where: 9 Compston Road, Ambleside LA22 9DJ England

Rating: 4.5 star out of 585 reviews

Reviews: "I managed to get the last table when I visited - always a good sign when the restaurant is nearly full on a cold, wet November evening! Staff very friendly and attentive. Lots to choose from on the menu. Nice relaxed atmosphere. My dinner was excellent and perfectly cooked."

"This can be a bustlingly busy restaurant. It has a lovely atmosphere. Service was excellent. I had the Gamberessa pizza. It was one of the best pizzas I’ve had in a long time. I can’t wait to visit again on my next visit to Ambleside."

The Wild Olive

Where: Croft Foot, Gosforth CA20 1AH England

Rating: 4.5 star out of 441 reviews

Reviews: "We have been to this restaurant quite a few times now when visiting the Lakes. The food is consistently excellent and the staff very attentive and friendly."

"A really pleasant evening. Staff managed to get us in without a reservation. Food was lovely along with the service. Highly recommended."

Rastelli Ristorante-Pizzeria

Where: Lake Road, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3AP England

Rating: 4.5 star out of 1504 reviews

Reviews: "We always visit whenever we are in the Lake District and we are never let down. Fantastic food, fantastic setting and fantastic staff - particularly the lovely lady wearing glasses who is front of house! Can't recommend highly enough!"

"Absolutely fabulous meal, service with a smile, accommodated our table of x4 adults and x4 children perfectly. Proper Italian cooking! Will definitely be back.

Marra

Where: 46 Branthwaite Brow, Kendal LA9 4TX England

Rating: 5 star out of 58 reviews

Reviews: "Lunch at Marra never disappoints. Always delicious - had a piadina and then rounded of with cake and tea! Relaxed atmosphere with lovely staff always there to help."

"What an absolute gem, tucked away with a roaring fire. Fantastic pizza made fresh. Would highly recommend."