The Log House, Ambleside

What a memorable eating house! I'd been nervous that on a Saturday night time it could be packed and therefore not comfortable, yet it wasn't when I paid a visit, I really had the joy of being allowed to take a look around myself and talk pleasantly with my visitors.

Your wine menu was intriquing, notable and the bar workers extremely informed and warm and friendly. I can't wait to get back there and check out more food or conduct a wine sampling.

My wife and I have just returned from another fantastic weekend in Ambleside, we headed out to The Log House for a meal last night and I cannot praise the staff enough. The Food was amazing,the service perfect and the restaurant is just an amazing place to eat.I would not hesitate in recomending The Log House to anyone.

31st. January 2010

We originally booked the 'Glass House' but unfortunately they were closed due to electrical problems. Neil, however, kindly recommended the 'Log House' and booked us a table for six (he also paid for a round of drinks - cheers). This turned out to be a really great experience. The food was exceptionally good and the staff were just great. We had a variation of starters, mains & sweets and every dish was absolute quality. We will certainly be going back.

I recently had an excellent meal here. The service was much better than I have experienced elsewhere in Ambleside and the food delicious. I'd recommend it to anybody looking for a refine yet relaxed night out.

Once a year I get a group of friends together to do some Cumbrian walking. On the Saturday in Ambleside we try to do a great meal out. So far we've tried the Glasshouse 3 times, which was mostly great, but on each occasion, one out of 8 main courses was not up to the price. On the last trip we tried The Log House, and with 8 big chaps from London, I was nervous that it wouldn't be as good as the Glasshouse. How wrong! It was an exceptional meal with excellent service. I fully recommend it. Everyone was impressed. There wasn't a single course that was ok, they were all absolutely delicious! Top dinner. Well done guys. We'll be back.

The Log House, Ambleside is our favourite restaurant in the Lakes!

The actual restaurant/ambience is just lovely. We've always felt comfortable there. The crisp white linen, polished glasses ensure you feel what a treat you're having! It's not in the least bit stuffy though, as the staff are so very friendly and welcoming. We've always got a parking space outside, and have enjoyed lots of leisurely meals there. Every single thing we've ordered has been wonderful - from the gorgeous bread & dips, wonderful seabass & chips, steaks, black pork. We can recommend the chocolate mousse, crumble or their affogato....oh I wish we were going there tonight!

The Log House was one of my best dining experiences in years! Staff were extremely friendly even though they were run off their feet all evening. I started with one of the best Bloody Marys I've had away from home and just knew I was onto a winner. For starter I shared Crispy Chilli Squid with my partner and it was lovely and soft with a sweetness that astonished me. For main course I had lamb with creme fraiche mash, fresh asparagus, pesto sauce and a beautiful juice. I felt as if I'd died and gone to heaven! Very nice selection of wines to choose from and we shared 2 desserts that were faultless. Finished off the evening with coffee and cognac, absolute bliss. What an amazing find in the middle of nowhere! Highly recommended.

Overall my visit to the log house on the saturday 1.2.08 was rather pleasant. I did not have to wait long for my food to arrive and when it did it was of a very high standard. The waitress was extremely good - she was chatty and made me feel very welcome and also made an effort to make sure we were ok and content with everything. We will certainly be back

After reading many positive reviews I booked a table at the Log House restaurant. The restaurant had a very pleasant atmosphere but we found the staff rather unhelpful.

For starters I had the bread with dips and my partner had the goats cheese tartlet. His was rather bland and I found two hairs in my starter! After I found the first hair I asked for a new pot of dip assuming that this is where the hair had come from. After the second hair we realised they were actually in the bread. We politely and discreetly informed the waitress about the second hair but received no real apology. We were very surprised that such an occurrence was not more of an embarrassment for them.

Our mains were good, I had the sirloin and my partner had the fish and chips. Both were enjoyable however my partner and I had somewhat lost our appetites after the hairs! Throughout or meal we were not asked if we required drinks refills or if everything was ok with or meals, a few basic questions that you would expect from a waitress in a Michelin recommended restaurant.

When we received the bill we did not receive any apology for the problems with my starter, we had not been charged for the starter but this was not explained to us. We were also over-charged for our mains.

A simple apology and explanation that the starter had been left off the bill would have been sufficient but I was disappointed in the way the staff handled the matter.

I understand the restaurant has an AA award and has been recommended in the Michelin guide. Perhaps they worked hard to receive such recognition but have since let themselves slip. I was very disappointed with the Log House and I will not be returning.

We called into the the Log House in Ambleside on the off chance that we could dine there on a Saturday evening, although the restaurant only had one other table being used we were asked if we had booked. The staff happily shown us to a table overlooking a field at the back of the restaurant. Externally and internally the Log house is very well presented and has a modern rustic Italian feel to it.

Food

We both ordered the beef fillet for a main course and the waitress suggested that we might like some bread and dips as the meal will be about 30 minutes. We were a bit surprised when the bread and dips ended up on the bill as we thought they were complementary and wouldn't really have ordered them other wise.

The main meal came - unfortunately the ordered side dish came 5 minutes later after reminding the waiter that it was missing.

Food quality was what you would expect for the price and we enjoyed the meal despite having to start without the side dish!

We generally felt that service let the restaurant down as we were never asked if we would like more drinks despite being sat with empty glasses, we didn't get offered a desert menu or asked if we had enjoyed our meal.