Four Cumbrian restaurants have been named among the best in the UK in a prestigious guide.
The National Restaurant Awards, launched in 2007, each year reveals the top 100 restaurants in the UK – as voted for by its academy of chefs, restaurateurs and food writers. It is organised by the Restaurant magazine.
L’Enclume at Cartmel is listed at 35 and Forest Side, at Grasmere, has been listed at 55th – moving up 20 places.
The Cedar Tree at Farlam Hall, near Brampton is at 62 and Heft, at High Newton, near Grange-over-Sands is 77th.
While the majority of restaurants listed are London-based, also making the list is Skof in Manchester, run by Tom Barnes, of Barrow.
Heft’s co-owners, Kevin and Nicola Tickle, said: “When your restaurant is featured in a UK-wide dining list, it is pretty significant and shows that we are doing things the right way.
“Everyone on our team has worked exceptionally hard this year, and this ranking is a reflection of their dedication and commitment to ensuring that each of our guests is well cared for. We want to thank each member of our team, as well as our suppliers and guests, who make Heft such a special place.”
