What are the 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

Dodds Restaurant

Name: Dodds Restaurant
Address: 2 Rydal Road, Ambleside, LA229AN, GB
Telephone: +441539432134
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.8

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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."

17/07/2026

🍕 Public Service Announcement: Pizza gets lonely without a Moretti. 🍺😂

An ice-cold Birra Moretti and a fresh pizza are one of Italy’s greatest partnerships… and who are we to argue with over 165 years of tradition? 🇮🇹❤️

Pop in, cool off, and enjoy the perfect Italian pairing. 🍻✨

☀️

07/07/2026

🚨 Fresh out of the oven! 🚨

We’ve got something new to tempt you… 🫖✨

Our homemade scones have officially arrived! 😍 Freshly baked, golden on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and ready to be smothered with jam & cream. 🍓🤍

Now for the important question… 👀
❤️ Jam first?
🤍 Cream first?

Tell us where you stand… we’ll try not to judge. 😅

🕚 Served daily between 11:00am and 2:45pm.

Pop in for a proper cream tea with a freshly baked homemade scone and your favourite coffee. ☕💛

06/07/2026

✨ Tonight’s Specials are here… and they’re worth making room for! 🤤🍴

🦐 Tiger Prawn Penne
Succulent tiger prawns tossed in a creamy sauce with ginger, garlic, chilli flakes, capers, rocket and finished with a generous sprinkle of parmesan. Creamy, comforting, with just the right little kick. 🌶️

🍕 Cheeseburger Pizza
The best of two worlds! Our sourdough pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, 100% beef mince, red onion, gherkins, crispy onions and a rich cheddar cheese sauce. If you love burgers and pizza… this one’s calling your name. 🍔❤️🍕

Which one are you choosing tonight? 👇

📍 Walk-ins only
🍽️ Dinner served from 5pm

02/07/2026

❗️Life’s too short for boring burgers❗️… so we’ve got something for every craving! 🍔🔥

📸Our Head Chef has been caught red-handed… escorting two absolute beauties to the pass😉

🌞 Lunch (12:00–14:45)
🍗 Chicken Goujon Burger – crispy chicken goujons, American cheese, slaw, lettuce & paprika mayo in a toasted pretzel bun, served with chips.
🥩 Dodd’s Burger – two juicy beef patties, cheddar, lettuce & tomato in a pretzel bun, served with chips.

🌙 Dinner (17:00-21:00)
🐷 Pork & Chorizo Burger – our 6oz pork & chorizo patty with smoked pancetta, cheddar, tomato, coleslaw, truffle chips & Moretti ketchup. A proper evening treat! 🤩

💡 Burger fact: The world’s largest burger weighed over 1,100kg… but we reckon ours are a lot easier to finish! 😉🍔

👇 Which one are you choosing?
❤️ Chicken Goujon
👍 Dodd’s Burger
🔥 Pork & Chorizo

26/06/2026

☀️🍨 Heatwave = Sundae Weather! 🍨☀️

Looking for the perfect way to cool down? Our Ice Cream Sundae is here to save the day! 💛

✨ 3 scoops of local Lakes Ice Cream:
🍫 Chocolate
🤍 Vanilla
🍓 Strawberry

✨ Layered with fruit compote, crunchy crumble, sticky toffee chunks, and topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream!

The ultimate sweet treat for these sunny days. 😍☀️

Pop into Dodd’s and treat yourself! 😉

20/06/2026

🍷✨ Wine Spotlight at Dodd’s ✨🍷
🇮🇹Archivio Pecorino, Italy🇮🇹

Take a trip to Italy with our featured wine, Archivio Pecorino🤍

This beautiful white wine is bursting with delicate aromas of acacia and jasmine , followed by fresh notes of melon, pear, and white peach. Crisp, dry, and wonderfully balanced, it’s the perfect pour for seafood dishes , light pasta, or simply enjoying with good company 🥂✨

Whether you’re a wine enthusiast or just looking to try something new, this Italian gem is well worth a glass (or two!) 🍇🍷

📍Join us at Dodd’s and discover your new favourite white wine. 😉

19/06/2026

🍊✨ WEEKEND COCKTAIL SPECIAL ✨🥃

❗️ The Lakes Old Fashioned ❗️

This weekend, we’re giving a timeless classic a true Lake District twist! 🏞️

Made with The Lakes Distillery Moscatel Cask Finished Whisky
🍯 Honeyed fruit notes
🍊 Bright citrus flavours
🌸 Delicate floral aromas
🤍 Smooth hints of vanilla

Expertly stirred with sugar and bitters, this elegant cocktail is rich, warming and wonderfully smooth from first sip to last. ✨

We love celebrating local producers, and what better way to do that than with a cocktail showcasing one of the Lakes’ finest whiskies? ❤️

📍 Available all weekend at Dodd’s Restaurant…or…. While stocks last!😉
🥃 Perfect for a pre-dinner drink or a relaxed evening treat

Come and raise a glass to local flavour! 🍊✨🍸

17/06/2026

✨ Tonight’s Specials at Dodd’s ✨

✨ Grill Chicken Gnocchi ✨
🥔 Homemade potato gnocchi
🌶️ Creamy hot ’nduja sauce
🍄 Wild mushrooms
🥦 Charred tenderstem broccoli
🌿 Basil oil & crispy onions

✨ The Creamy Dreamy Prawny Pizza ✨
🧄 Garlic & Parmesan cream base
🧀 Mozzarella
🍤 Tempura king prawns
🌶️ Chilli & fresh spring onions
🍋 Served with a wedge of lemon

🤩 Available tonight only — don’t miss out!

🍽️✨

13/06/2026

🤩Crispy pork belly perfection🤩
One of our most popular dishes for a reason❗️

10/06/2026

🍷 🍇 This Week’s Wine Pick at Dodd’s 🍇 🍷

Looking for the perfect glass to accompany your meal? This week we’re showcasing McPherson XV Pure 2021 – a red that’s full of flavour and easy to enjoy.

✨ What to Expect
🍒 Notes of red currant and blackberry
🍇 Rich, ripe dark fruit flavours
🍷 Smooth tannins and a beautifully balanced finish

Whether you’re joining us for a midweek treat or a weekend catch-up, this wine is a fantastic choice to sit back and savour. 🥂

❤️ Great food, great wine, great company – that’s what Dodd’s is all about.

📍 Available now at Dodd’s Restaurant while stocks last!

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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

Website

http://www.doddsrestaurant.co.uk/

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