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Zeffirellis

Compston Road, Ambleside LA22 9AD, England
+44 (0)1539 433845
Ranked #11 of 57 restaurants in Ambleside
4.5 of 5 stars 245 Reviews
Price range: 56 AUD - 56 AUD
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours, Dessert
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Kendal, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
41 reviews 41 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Really good vegetarian food in pleasant atmosphere. Definitely recommend the cinema meal deal - 2 courses plus ticket. Fellinis restaurant is nice too, but a bit more upmarket and not as laid back feel as zeffs. More

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Sunderland
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

They put something in the potato wedges that's addictive! - crispy wedges, sweet potato if you like, with garlic mayonnaise- I want some just thinking about it! My devoted meat eater husband will always willingly go; he has wedges and garlic bread- its whole meal, homemade and very moreish! Wash it down with a carafe of house wine. Salads are... More

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Littlehampton, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
93 reviews 93 reviews
Reviews in 55 cities Reviews in 55 cities
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Never disappoints, the food is great. So good you forget it is a vegetarian restaurant. Friendly staff, nice ambience. More

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Chichester, England, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Yes it is veggie but plenty of choice. The twice baked soufflé is a great starter. The fresh ravioli also good. We returned a 2nd evening as our experience was good 1st time round. More

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Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

This restaurant is very tastefully decorated, and the ambiance was really lovely. The food was lovely, but I quite like my meat, and I have to say that I struggled to find something on the menu that I really fancied. I ended up with a margareta pizza. The Garlic mushrooms were delicious! More

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See 3 more reviews by Gavin E for Ambleside
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Booked a table for 4 on the basis of the reviews on here, my mum dad brother and I arrived to a very pretty and well laid out restaurant, staff were very friendly and drinks orders were taken and brought back promptly, we had booked not realising the place was a vegetarian place but this did not phase 4 carnivores... More

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London
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

We went to see Dark Shadows and had a dinner after that.Realy enjoy the film,dinner and friendly service I had a rain forest pizza and cheese cake and enjoy them both!!!We will go again!!! More

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Chester, United Kingdom
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

3 of us and 2 dogs stumbled upon this place on Sunday for some lunch, spotting the outdoor seating. On reading the menu we discovered it was Vegetarian but we still stayed! Service was good & the food nice although not the best I've had. The wedges were slightly overcooked but the hoummous delicious. I expect it's a good choice... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Been coming here for years and thoroughly enjoyed and rated it. However yesterday evenings visit was a big disappointment from the dismissive and unfriendly eastern european waitress to both my starter and main being served tepid rather than hot. My wife's starter of nibbles was poor, the foccacia bread was plain and drizzled in cheap tasting oil. Her salad main... More

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Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
75 reviews 75 reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Good food , lots of veggie options and very busy . food was really nice and staff freindly . Loved the Pizza garlic bread :) On the drinks menu shame there was no local beer or much variety , good wine list . We ate upstairs in the bar and the ceiling blinds need cleaning ! HOWEVER - great food... More

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