Merienda

4.6

397 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for groups

Keswick is one of the most scenic parts of the Lake District – which in itself is up there with the most scenic parts of the United Kingdom – and in the very heart of the town, you can find Merienda on the Main Street, whose food is about as beautiful as the surroundings. We offer wholesome, uncomplicated food in a homely ambience, and you can enjoy it any time of day, from a quality morning pick-me-up (We are serious about coffee and use quality Merienda's exclusive espresso blend from Darkhouse Coffee Roasters, Keswick) and hearty breakfast, to a range of delicious cakes and filling sandwiches, to a scintillating evening dinner menu accompanied by a range of fine wines and quality beers. Fresh, seasonal ingredients are the focus of a menu filled with British classics and dishes inspired from around the world – reserve a table and head on down.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Fusion / Eclectic, European
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
017687 72024
Website
http://www.merienda.co.uk/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
10 Main Street, Keswick, ENG CA12 5JD
Area
Keswick
Parking details
None

What 397 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.3Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Cumbria
Best Overall
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Best Food
Cumbria
Best Service
Cumbria
Best Ambience
Cumbria
Best Value
Cumbria
Great for brunch
Cumbria
Good for groups
Cumbria
Healthy
Cumbria
Neighbourhood gem
Cumbria
Great for fine wines
Cumbria
Good for special occasions
Cumbria
Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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Merienda offers "excellent food and service," with highlights like the sea bass special and chocolate fondue dessert. Its eclectic menu includes falafel and burgers, appealing to diverse tastes. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff are "friendly and attentive." It's a "lovely little gem" in Keswick, perfect for special occasions.

397 Reviews

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Janet
Gloucestershire
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a fabulous meal, great portion sizes, very tasty and served piping hot. The servers were attentive and friendly. Prices really well too. We will definitely go back on our next visit
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Mike
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 31 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
My only slight comment would be on the heated bench seat on the left at the back. It was comfortable to start with but as the evening went on it was quite warm. A nice idea for this time of year but maybe could be adjusted? Otherwise a very tasty and well presented meal with attentive staff.
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Siobhan
Manchester
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and lovely food, would highly recommend
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Andrew
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and friendly service. Very relaxed dining
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Stefan
Cumbria
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent however the only disappointment was that before we had chance to take our coats off, we were greeted with “we have doubled booked and need the table by xxx” . Everything felt rushed after that!
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Janet
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Again a beautiful meal , seat polite and very attentive. I had the special seabass was cooked perfectly.
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Jeanette
Yorkshire
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 23 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was lovely service was quick and friendly will definitely return.
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David
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
To be honest Keswick has lots of mediocre cafes and restaurants as holiday makers come and go. However the food in Merienda is good, especially the breakfasts, the pulled pork burger and in the evening the brown trout.
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Sue
Cumbria
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Disappointing compared to previous visits - food ok but not great
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FIONA
London
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 23 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff. Eclectic menu with lots of choice. Recommend the falafel, tacos and burgers. Generous portions so glad we didn’t have a starter! Good choice of drinks including local beers and gins.
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Merienda is rated 4.6 stars by 397 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

10 Main Street, Keswick, ENG CA12 5JD

Additional information

Area
Keswick
Hours of Operation
Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
Price
£25 and under
Cuisines
British, Fusion / Eclectic, European
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
http://www.merienda.co.uk/
Phone number
017687 72024

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