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The average assessment of 3.5 shows that China Cottage so far has satisfied the most of its guests.

What Peter C likes about China Cottage:
This is an unassuming chinese restaurant on the fringe of Ambleside. It looks more like a take away than a restaurant. Don't be put off. We had a simply marvellous meal here. Salt and pepper calamari, good sized service, very tender, salty with a good hint of chilli. The special, an eggplant/ pork shezuan dish was wonderful. Definitely a good option beyond the many pubs in ambleside. View all feedback.

What AniBee13 doesn't like about China Cottage:
Two of our party who both are the same meal (duck in plum sauce) suffered with diarrhoea and vomiting overnight following our visit there . Of course we considers what else they had eaten but they had eaten different things earlier that day so chances are it was the duck . Will not be returning there as definitely not a good omen . View all feedback.

Tripadvisor
3.4 ★ from 276 reviews
kevin-a-library2
08.03.2024 - 06:38

Excellent Chinese cuisine, seabass spot on with black beans mmmmm Eating in , nice no fuss eating area.

w3924ivclaireb
08.03.2024 - 06:38

We enjoyed our food and experience here. Our waitress was very attentive, the food was hot and tasty, made with fresh ingredients. Service was speedy. I feel th...

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3.5 ★ from 270 reviews

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