La Trattoria

La Trattoria, an Italian restaurant in Bowness-on-Windermere

La Trattoria is an Italian restaurant located in the Quarry Rigg Centre on Lake Road in Bowness-on-Windermere. It opened in May 2016 and, according to its own account, received a warm welcome from both locals and tourists. The dining room is described as bright, with terracotta tiles above the kitchen and bar and prints of Italy on the walls.

Pizza made with dough prepared daily

The kitchen makes fresh dough every day for its hand-made pizzas, and the restaurant states that it imports authentic ingredients, including the pizza flour, from Vesuvius. Dishes are prepared to order using local ingredients.

What the menu covers

The restaurant describes an extensive menu available from noon. Beyond pizza, it lists:

• Ciabattas and salads
• Fresh hand-made pizzas and pastas
• Meat and fish dishes
• Home-made desserts, including a tiramisu made to a classic recipe
• Coffee, cakes and pastries

The site also organises its offer into a full menu, chef's specials, a kids menu, a dessert menu, a take-away menu and a drinks menu, and mentions à la carte meals.

Outdoor seating and takeaway

Outside there is a large seating area for sitting in the sunshine or under the heat lamps. The restaurant also runs a full takeaway service, with a dedicated take-away menu and the option to order online. Gift vouchers are offered as well.

Practical information

The restaurant is open every day from noon. The address is Quarry Rigg Centre, Lake Road, Bowness on Windermere, LA23 3DU, and the telephone number is 015394 45786.