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Dodds Restaurant Feeding Ambleside since forever. Come hungry, leave rolling. 🍕🍷 - No bookings, just great food! 😋
Pop in if you’re nearby — we’d love to see you! 👋🍴
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You'll find us right in the very heart of Ambleside, The Lake District, where we invite you to join us for lunch or just a coffee, or an evening of relaxation with good food, fine wines and cool beers all served with a warm welcome. We offer a menu to suit our customers of all ages and tastes - from light salads and pasta or freshly baked pizza to steaks and seafood. We're open from 12noon until 3:00pm and then 5:00pm until late, with last orders taken at 9:00 pm. Drop in to see us next time you're visiting Ambleside - a warm welcome always awaits! "Food is of high quality and service is very good. Very child friendly, it's always very popular from the moment the doors open. Whenever we're in the Lakes, we always try to visit for a treat. The whole family love the experience and could not recommend more highly."

🔥 Busy kitchen, happy customers!Our main courses have been flying out of the kitchen, and it’s easy to see why! 😍🍽️Fresh...
06/11/2026

🔥 Busy kitchen, happy customers!

Our main courses have been flying out of the kitchen, and it’s easy to see why! 😍🍽️

Freshly prepared, full of flavour and made with love by our chefs! 👨‍🍳❤️

Feeling hungry? Come and see what all the fuss is about! We’d love to welcome you to Dodd’s! 🥰

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant, Ambleside
🍴 Walk-ins only – first come, first served!

🕒 Our Serving Times:
☕ Drinks & Cakes: 11:00–14:45
🥪 Lunch: 12:00–14:45
🍝 Dinner: 17:00–21:00

❄️☕ Cold days, cosy vibes & something delicious to warm you up! 🤎Winter is on its way, and so is the perfect excuse for ...
02/11/2026

❄️☕ Cold days, cosy vibes & something delicious to warm you up! 🤎

Winter is on its way, and so is the perfect excuse for a little coffee break! 🥰

We’re excited to introduce our NEW Speciality Coffee Menu! 🎉

From festive favourites and flavoured lattes to rich, indulgent hot chocolates topped with whipped cream… there’s a little something for everyone! 🍫☕✨

🧣 Wrap up warm, escape the chilly weather and pop into Dodd’s Restaurant & Café for a cosy treat! ❤️

📍 Ambleside, Lake District

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the spooky crew at Dodd’s! 🕷️🧡We’re serving up more treats than tricks today! 🍕🍹Come say BOO! 👻 ...
31/10/2026

🎃👻 Happy Halloween from the spooky crew at Dodd’s! 🕷️🧡

We’re serving up more treats than tricks today! 🍕🍹

Come say BOO! 👻

🍽️✨ Something Special at Dodd’s!🐑 Pan-Roasted Lamb RumpTender, perfectly pan-roasted lamb rump, served with a delicious ...
30/10/2026

🍽️✨ Something Special at Dodd’s!

🐑 Pan-Roasted Lamb Rump

Tender, perfectly pan-roasted lamb rump, served with a delicious combination of:

🌶️ Roasted red pepper risotto
🧀 Creamy whipped feta cheese
🥦 Charred tenderstem broccoli
🌿 Fresh salsa verde

A beautiful combination of rich flavours, creamy textures and fresh Mediterranean inspiration! 😍

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant, Ambleside
🍴 Walk-ins only – no booking needed!

✨ Come and treat yourself this weekend! Available on our specials while stocks last.

🎃👻 Something WICKED is coming to Dodd’s this Halloween weekend! 🍕Introducing our Wicked Pumpkin Pizza 🧡🎃 Roasted buttern...
30/10/2026

🎃👻 Something WICKED is coming to Dodd’s this Halloween weekend! 🍕

Introducing our Wicked Pumpkin Pizza 🧡

🎃 Roasted butternut squash & sage base
🧀 Mozzarella & goat’s cheese
🥓 Smoked pancetta
🍯 A drizzle of hot honey

A wickedly delicious combination of sweet, savoury and a little bit of spice! 🔥

🕸️ Available on our specials this Halloween weekend only!

👻 No tricks, just treats at Dodd’s Restaurant!

🍕 Walk-ins only – first come, first served!

🎃

✨ A Delicious Favourite from Our Menu! ✨Our Home-Smoked Duck Breast – packed with flavour and beautifully complemented b...
27/10/2026

✨ A Delicious Favourite from Our Menu! ✨

Our Home-Smoked Duck Breast – packed with flavour and beautifully complemented by:

🥔 Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes
🍄 Oyster Mushrooms
🍷 Rich Red W**e Jus
🥕 Carrot & Orange Purée

A perfect combination of smoky, rich flavours with a little touch of sweetness! 🤤

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant, Ambleside
🚶 Walk-ins only – pop in and give it a try!

See you soon! 👋

🍕 Back for Round 2! 🔥Our Blue Fennel Pizza was such a hit yesterday, we just had to bring it back for another round! 🤩🧀 ...
23/10/2026

🍕 Back for Round 2! 🔥

Our Blue Fennel Pizza was such a hit yesterday, we just had to bring it back for another round! 🤩

🧀 Olive oil base, mozzarella, blue cheese, fennel salami, caramelised red onion, mushrooms, fresh rocket & a drizzle of balsamic syrup.

If you missed out yesterday, here’s your second chance! 😍🍕

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant, Ambleside

Pop in, grab a table and see what all the fuss is about! We’ll see you soon! ❤️

☕🍰 LUNCHTIME AT DODD’S! 🍔🍕Did you know there’s so much more to lunchtime at Dodd’s than just lunch? 😍Whether you’re afte...
17/10/2026

☕🍰 LUNCHTIME AT DODD’S! 🍔🍕

Did you know there’s so much more to lunchtime at Dodd’s than just lunch? 😍

Whether you’re after a quick coffee, a light bite, a hearty meal or a little sweet treat, we’ve got something for everyone! ❤️

☕ COFFEE & CAKES | 11am – 2:45pm

🍰 Homemade cakes & freshly baked scones

☕ Barista-made coffees, teas & hot chocolates

🥂 Coffee & Cake Deal – £7.95 (or add a glass of Prosecco for £5!)

🍽️ LUNCH | 12pm – 2:45pm

🥪 Sandwiches & light bites

🍔 Juicy burgers & delicious mains

🍕 Freshly made sourdough pizzas

🥗 And plenty more to choose from!

Whether it’s a coffee break, a catch-up with friends or a proper lunchtime feast, we’ve got you covered! 🥰

❤️ So, whatever you’re in the mood for, come and join us! See you later at Dodd’s! ☕🍰

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant & Café, Ambleside

🚶 No reservations needed – just pop in!

✨ SAME GNOCCHI, BRAND NEW TWIST! 🤤You might remember our gnocchi from the old menu… well, it’s had a little makeover, an...
14/10/2026

✨ SAME GNOCCHI, BRAND NEW TWIST! 🤤

You might remember our gnocchi from the old menu… well, it’s had a little makeover, and we think you’re going to LOVE this one! 😍

🍽️ SLOW-BRAISED BEEF GNOCCHI

Tender, slow-braised beef, soft pillowy gnocchi, creamy Parmesan sauce, fresh rocket and a sprinkle of crispy herb pangrattato for that perfect crunch! 🤌

Rich, comforting, and seriously delicious. ❤️

Already a gnocchi fan? Wait until you try this version! 😉

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant, Ambleside
❤️ Walk-ins only – no bookings needed!

🔥 TONIGHT’S SPECIALS AT DODD’S! 🔥Two delicious specials, packed with bold flavours and a little bit of heat! 🌶️🤩🍕 GOAT O...
09/10/2026

🔥 TONIGHT’S SPECIALS AT DODD’S! 🔥

Two delicious specials, packed with bold flavours and a little bit of heat! 🌶️🤩

🍕 GOAT ON FIRE PIZZA 🔥

(Don’t worry, no goats were set on fire in the making of this pizza!)🤣

Tomato, mozzarella, fennel salami, red onion, goat’s cheese & chilli mousse, finished with a drizzle of hot honey! 🍯

🍝 CHICKEN & WHIPPED FETA PACCHERI
Tender chicken, whipped feta, hot ’nduja sausage, garlic, black olives, pangrattato, basil oil & fresh rocket. 😍

One question… are you Team Pizza 🍕 or Team Pasta 🍝?

Or are you one of those people who orders both? 👀 We don’t judge! 😂❤️

📍 Dodd’s Restaurant, Ambleside
🚶 Walk-ins only – first come, first served!

Address

2 Rydal Road
Ambleside
LA229AN

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Tuesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Wednesday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Thursday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Friday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Saturday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm
Sunday 12pm - 3pm
5pm - 11pm

Telephone

+441539432134

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