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Merienda, Keswick, ENG

Merienda

4.6
4.6
391 Reviews
£25 and under
British

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Fusion / Eclectic, European
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    017687 72024
  • Website
    http://www.merienda.co.uk/
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

Menu

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What 391 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Cumbria

    Best Overall

  • Cumbria

    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

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cumbria

    British

  • Cumbria

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Merienda is a delightful bistro in Keswick, known for its "excellent food" and "friendly service." Guests rave about its diverse menu, praising dishes like sea bass and beef tacos. While some noted occasional service hiccups, the overall experience is often described as "amazing" with "great atmosphere." Dog-friendly and welcoming, it's a "real gem."

391 Reviews

  1. Jeanette

    Yorkshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. Leila

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 October 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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  6. Amanda

    Cumbria

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 October 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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  7. AnneR

    Kent

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 October 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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  8. Mandy

    Kent

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favourite restaurant in Keswick. The staff are always friendly, welcoming and helpful and the food is superb. A real gem.

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  9. Andrew

    Gloucestershire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal at Merienda (again) I had the steak for the first time there and it was superb. My wife had the sea bass special which was also good.

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  10. Susan

    Inverness

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good food with a daily special and friendly staff. Our group enjoyed meatballs with linguini and pan fried sea bass (the daily special) and the sharing chocolate desert. Looks small from the outside but there are also tables upstairs. Service efficient but not rushed.

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Merienda is rated 4.6 stars by 391 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Merienda

10 Main Street, Keswick, ENG CA12 5JD

Additional information

  • Area
    Keswick
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 08:00–22:00
  • Price
    £25 and under
  • Cuisines
    British, Fusion / Eclectic, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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