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Forest Side Hotel (Grasmere)

17th December 2016 by Richard Bagnold Leave a Comment

Newly promoted Michelin starred restaurant (as of 2017) within the renovated Forest Side hotel

Set within the heart of the Lake District and Cumbria is this newly designed hotel and Michelin starred restaurant.  The dining room has wooden floorboards, wooden table tops and appears more like a brasserie in its design than the usual, formal hotel design and this was refreshing to see.  This did also have an impact on the acoustics making me wonder how cosy the restaurant would be in the evenings but this is speculation.  In terms of the food it was unquestionably well constructed, designed and balanced giving some definite punch the air moments and it was a very pleasing menu to have, especially for the £35 per person for lunch.  The additional snacks and nibbles within the meal were enjoyable and made for an overall quality meal that is recommended.

Food Grade: 82%

Home made mocktails
Lunch menu – 17 Dec 16
Snacks
Breads
Heritage potatoes and spring onions
Beetroot and goat’s curd
Lemon sole main (vegetarian menu)
Duck main
Douglas fir and blackberry
Petit fours (1)
Petit fours (2)
The lunch bill for 3

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  • Food Rating - 82%
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Summary

Excellent flavours.
Careful design of food.

Décor for evening meals.

Restaurant Details

Michelin Stars:

Cuisine: British Modern

Address: Keswick Road, Grasmere, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9RN

Website: Forest Side Hotel (Grasmere)

Wine List: Click Here

Telephone: +44 15394 35250

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