Stuck for ideas to celebrate Valentine's Day with your significant other? Well, look no further.
Valentine's Day is only a couple of days away now (Wednesday, February 14) so if you haven't already got something sorted, then, on your own head be it.
There is of course no obligation to go out and splash the cash, spending it at home with your partner can also be a celebration in its own way. As long as you're together, that's the main thing!
However, if you do have a little bit more to spare and want to go out for it, then you have a plethora of romantic restaurants dotted in and around Cumbria.
So if you're looking for a quaint quiet setting or simply wanting to tuck into some scallops (surely they'll be on every menu), here are the top 6 most romantic restaurants in Cumbria according to Tripadvisor reviews:
(Note: Some places might be fully booked by now so make sure to ring up ahead of your visit)
Top 6 most romantic restaurants in Cumbria according to Tripadvisor reviews:
Manor House - 5 stars out of 433 reviews
Oxen Park, Ulverston LA12 8HG England
Bar, British, Pub
Recent reviews: "Sunday lunch just before Christmas. Not the world's biggest place but the food is consistently excellent. It's quite a few miles outside Ulverston and people make the effort to travel out, which says a lot. Good service."
"We managed to get last minute table on Saturday afternoon , think you always need to book & drive from Ulverston was lovely & arrived to this wonderful place , inside & out . Unfortunately young waitress really didn’t want to be there , with her attitude when serving but showing her feelings when storming out of kitchen & huffing & puffing by the bar which I had full view of ! However food was outstanding , well done chefs ."
Grants of CastleGate, Restaurant - 5 stars out of 652 reviews
54 Castlegate, Penrith CA11 7HY England
British, Contemporary
Recent reviews: "Visited for the first time. An excellent meal, great service and a lovely atmosphere. The lamb hotpot starter was so nice. Steak cooked to perfection, halibut had so much flavour. A lovely lemon meringue pie for dessert. Will definitely be back."
"Lovely food and efficient, friendly staff. We had a trio of fish to start, followed by fillet steak and monk fish. We had dark chocolate crème brûlée for desert which was amazing."
The Bank Of Silloth - 5 stars out of 253 reviews
9 Eden Street, Silloth CA7 4AD England
Mediterranean, European, Spanish, Healthy
Recent reviews: "Once in a while whilst traveling you discover something really really special and what Lucia and her fabulous team have created at The Bank is indeed exceptional and rare oasis of gastronomy in a little Cumbrian coastal town!"
"Great food, staff and atmosphere Defiantly would return again but friend has since and was great again Do vegetarian food too".
Bellis - 5 stars out of 126 reviews
Rydal Road, Ambleside LA22 9BS England
French, International, British
Recent reviews: "Lovely food and laid back atmosphere. The loaded fries were tremendous! Soup great value and service was friendly and prompt. Will return!"
"We decided to book a table for our evening meal after calling in for coffee a couple of days before. The specials sounded tempting and that's why we wanted to try one for our evening meal. We weren't disappointed, we had the braised rib of beef and it was delicious. Service was exceptional and it's certainly worth booking as it was very popular."
Lago - 5 stars out of 163 reviews
Unit 6 St. Martins Parade, Bowness-on-Windermere LA23 3DY England
Bar, Wine Bar
Recent review: "2 young chaps couldn’t do enough for us. Great cheese board and vino really made our Sunday night, would highly recommend x".
"Great little gem cracking sours very dog-friendly, great music very knowledgeable bar bar overall very good experience for those new or in twined with cocktails must check this place out".
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La Casita - 5 stars out of 221 reviews
9 Queen Street, Penrith CA11 7XF England
Spanish, Healthy
Recent reviews: "Simply the best tapas I have ever eaten! And I love tapas. I would love to try every dish on the menu. Next time I’m in the lakes I’ll be going back".
"A cracking little place! A tariff just off the main road! We went for our staff party and had the party menu that went down a treat. Everyone needs to try some great food and tasty cocktails!"
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