Merienda

4.6

394 Reviews

£25 and under

British

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Charming
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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.

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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
Neighborhood
Keswick
Parking details
None

What 394 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

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Best Food
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Best Service
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Best Value
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Good for groups
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Healthy
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Neighborhood gem
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Vegetarian-friendly

Review summary

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Merienda in Keswick is a delightful culinary gem, offering "excellent food" and "lovely service" in a cozy atmosphere. Guests rave about the sea bass specials and sticky toffee pudding, describing the food as "delicious" and "beautiful." Though some mention inconsistency, the majority consistently enjoy the flavorful dishes and warm hospitality.

394 Reviews

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Andrew
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 14, 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 December 7, 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 December 6, 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 November 23, 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 November 12, 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 October 26, 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 October 23, 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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Leila
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great find! We dined at Merienda on Sunday evening - great choice on the menu, really well-executed and the service was brilliant. Everything was freshly prepared and nicely presented. Good variety of options as half of our party are vegetarian and the chocolate fondue dessert is not to be missed!! Thank you 🤩
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Amanda
Cumbria
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Highly recommend Merienda... The food is delicious. The staff are always very friendly and attentive. The decor is lovely. We will definitely return and recommend.
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AnneR
Kent
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was excellent and the menu interesting with good choice. I went with a friend and we had the vegetable tempura to share as a starter and it was delicious and plentiful. We both had the special which was pan fried sea bass with mashed potato green beans and carrots and it was delicious. Deserts looked interesting but we were full. Would highly recommend
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Merienda is rated 4.6 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

10 Main Street, Keswick, ENG CA12 5JD

Additional information

Neighborhood
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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