About HRiSHi Michelin Restaurant & Gilpin Spice Restaurant at Gilpin Hotel

There are two restaurants at Gilpin Hotel - the acclaimed, Michelin-starred HRiSHi, and a more casual dining restaurant called Gilpin Spice. At HRiSHi, chef Hrishikesh Desai takes the very best regional produce and adds his own unique Asian twist, to create dishes with stunning flavours and textures. In Gilpin Spice, the focus is on the spice trail, with dishes influenced by food and flavours from India, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China and the Philippines.

Where is HRiSHi Michelin Restaurant & Gilpin Spice Restaurant at Gilpin Hotel located?

Gilpin Hotel, home to both HRiSHi and Gilpin Spice, is located in Windermere, in the heart of the Lake District.

What cuisine is on offer at HRiSHi Michelin Restaurant & Gilpin Spice Restaurant at Gilpin Hotel?

At Michelin-starred restaurant, HRiSHi, chef Hrishikesh Desai creates dishes of exquisite sophistication, with a hint of Asian influence, using the very best produce from the Lake District. His unique style pleases traditionalists and those looking for a more experimental dining experience. Gilpin Spice is a more informal restaurant, with vibrant décor and an open kitchen. Here, the ambience is relaxed and casual, and the dishes are made for sharing, with influences from India, Malaysia, China, Japan and beyond.

What is the signature dish at HRiSHi Michelin Restaurant & Gilpin Spice Restaurant at Gilpin Hotel?

At HRiSHi, one signature dish is loin of spring lamb with masala sauce & pea purée. Over at Gilpin Spice, the salt-aged smoked lamb kheema is one of the most popular dishes.

What makes a meal at HRiSHi Michelin Restaurant & Gilpin Spice Restaurant at Gilpin Hotel unique?

Desai, the chef, uses his own memories from childhood to create his dishes, bringing a vibrancy and authenticity to his menus, and a commitment to sourcing only the very best local produce.