
Luigis
A beloved family-run Italian restaurant serving traditional recipes for over 30 years, known for its authentic dishes and dog-friendly charm.

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Luigis

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A beloved family-run Italian restaurant serving traditional recipes for over 30 years, known for its authentic dishes and dog-friendly charm.
"Home of the best risotto and a true taste of Italy, with a special spot for your furry friends!"
Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the highly recommended risotto or sticky toffee pudding for a delightful culinary experience.
Dog-Friendly Comfort
Your pups are welcome! They provide water, blankets, and a dedicated area, making it ideal for pet owners.

Quick Facts
Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+44 15394 33676
Address
Kelsick Rd, Ambleside, LA22 0BZ, United Kingdom
Website
luigis-ambleside.co.uk/Highlights
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Authentic Italian & Family Recipes
Experience traditional Italian cuisine based on recipes passed down through generations, offering a genuine taste of Italy.

Dog-Friendly Haven
Bring your furry friends! Luigi's offers a dedicated seating area for dogs, complete with water bowls and blankets.

Generous Portions & Value
Enjoy hearty meals with generous portions. Plus, take advantage of happy hour deals for a great dining value.
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Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the highly recommended risotto or sticky toffee pudding for a delightful culinary experience.
Dog-Friendly Comfort
Your pups are welcome! They provide water, blankets, and a dedicated area, making it ideal for pet owners.
Happy Hour Savings
Visit during happy hour for excellent deals on food and drinks, offering great value for your money.
Beat the Crowds
For a more peaceful dining experience, consider visiting during off-peak hours or making a reservation.
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Must-Try Dishes
Don't miss the highly recommended risotto or sticky toffee pudding for a delightful culinary experience.
Dog-Friendly Comfort
Your pups are welcome! They provide water, blankets, and a dedicated area, making it ideal for pet owners.
Happy Hour Savings
Visit during happy hour for excellent deals on food and drinks, offering great value for your money.
Beat the Crowds
For a more peaceful dining experience, consider visiting during off-peak hours or making a reservation.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Luigi's is a long-standing Italian restaurant praised for its authentic, generational recipes and a welcoming, family-run atmosphere. While many patrons rave about the flavorful food, attentive service, and dog-friendly policies, a few reviews mention inconsistencies in food quality and specific dish preparations. Overall, it's a popular spot, especially noted for its unique approach to accommodating canine companions.
"Great place. Staff extremely attentive and helpful and so friendly. Perfect for when you have dogs as they have own seating area for them. A must if in the area. GREAT food also!!"
Stuart Maclean
"Well. Here goes. Italian food has been my go to favourite for over 3 decades and im sure Luigis is authentic Italian but unfortunately today the food was poor.
Bruscetta. Poorly toasted baguette with no substance to it at all, topped with halved cherry tomatoes that where tossed in roughly chopped garlic. No oil. No acids to take the edge off the garlic, No onion. Just raw garlic. It burnt the mouth and pretty much destroyed my attempt to taste anything other than this for an hour.
Chicken piziola. Full chicken breast with no attempt to tenderise it, served with a half decent sauce which I couldn't really taste because of a mouth full of raw garlic from the Bruscetta. A side salad straight out of a bag, and chips that would've made Morticia Adams look tanned. Ironically they where lovely. The plate was that hot when the waiter brought it that it burnt his hand through the teatowel he was holding with. I now have a lovely mark on my forearm to remember it by.
The missis had Aribatta pasta. It was overcooked and dry and the chilli and garlic overpowered everything because it hadn't been cooked out properly.
Im not sure whether it was a blip, but it felt to me like they just where not trying. It seemed dull and depressing and the other customers appeared to feel the same. The Staff where lovely though so thank you."
Dave CAPTbanjo Walker
"Great Italian food, very close to Hawkshead where we were staying. We enjoyed the food and atmosphere, service was quick and price very reasonable. We ordered Bruschetta and Chicken Pate as starters, delicious, however the bread served with pate could have been warm baguette instead of toasted breast- matter or preference really.
For main my husband ordered Chicken Pizziola, nice portion of chicken breast with roasted potatoes and salad- again salad could have been grilled vegetables such as broccoli , bell peppers and carrots rather than cold mix- as mentioned matter of preference. I ordered Spaghetti Ragu which was just like bolognese and came with garlic bread which was great.
Overall enjoyed it all and would come back when visiting Lake District in the future. Make sure you book in advance!"
Edyta Hinds
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Luigi's is very dog-friendly, offering a dedicated seating area for pets with water bowls and blankets.
Reviewers highly recommend the risotto and the sticky toffee pudding.
Yes, Luigi's typically offers happy hour deals on most nights, providing great value.
It is recommended to book in advance, especially during peak times, to ensure a table.
Luigi's serves rustic Italian dishes based on traditional recipes passed down through generations.
The restaurant is noted for its vegan options, though specific menu details would need to be confirmed.
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Luigi's Restaurant Kelsick Road, Ambleside LA22 0BZ EnglandItalianDinner, Late NightReservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly+44 15394 33676http://www.luigis-ambleside.co.uk
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Luigi’s Restaurant is a great option if you fancy some Italian food. It not only offers treats and water, but even goes the extra mile and lays a dog bed by your table.
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