"What the papers say"

The Guardian

"The food here speaks for itself
and what a persuasive line of patter it is!"

Shrimps formerly resident at Morcambe bay and a blue swimmer crab crostini are accompanied by speciality breads, the latter anthropod liable to give a crustaceous kick having been enlivened with a little chilli. Senses awakened, the seafood curry, a dish more interesting than the norm, arrived at the table fresh and subtle, a fragrant mix of lime, coriander, ginger and more chilli coddled together in a creamy, coconut tide to wash over the obligatory assortment of fish and prawns. Less adventurous but equally rewarding, is the haddock in organic beer batter or the locally sourced fillet steak with roasted red onion and stilton salad.

The Sunday Times By Vincent Crump

The Jumble Room in Grasmere is the toastiest, friendliest, just-plain-happiest restaurant in the district: not a pressed doily or starchy waitress in sight, just music-nut Andy Hill and his wife Chrissy, who describes herself as a mum who cooks And how! usually while sporting Indian silk trousers and fluffy pink slippers.. Chrissy's food duck ravioli with damsons; Balinese fish curry – is as zingingly eclectic as the Jumble Room décor, a mad melange of country kitchen,60s kitsch and tart's boudoir. But don't get Andy chatting about the low-down bluesy music on the CD player: you'll be there all week.

The Independent By Caroline Stacey

Side orders: All around the world

The Jumble Room

The menu's as eclectic as the boho décor, but it has a coherence that comes from skill and knowledge of what looks and tastes good: Thai prawn and chicken curry; Moroccan lamb tagine; Chinese-style braised pork belly with a pink grapefruit and pak choi salad.

The Which Good Food Guide 2005/6/7/8

The Jumble Room

Andrew and Chrissy Hill's splendid little restaurant is the kind of place you dream about having in your own home town: ‘This informal eatery offers honest, tasty food of the highest quality, with a smile and humour. Long may it prosper,’ says one satisfied customer of this quirky little restaurant which has drawn a huge amount of praise from diners this year. You could start with fresh oven-baked sardines served with a rich tomato sugo; carpaccio of Grizedale venison with dressed salad and Parmesan; or roasted vegetables served on hummus with olives and dressed leaves. The wholesome, unpretentious style continues into main courses such as beer-battered fresh haddock and chips with mushy peas; Cambodian fish curry; Herdwick lamb casserole with soused vegetables, roasted parsnips and herb dumplings; or tomato and mozzarella ravioli with roasted sweet potatoes, basil pesto and Parmesan. Chef Chrissie Hill’s home-made pasta is ‘the best I have tasted outside Italy and beats a lot within as well’, while Andy Hill is ‘fantastic, very welcoming and laid-back in his approach’. His knowledge of the wine list has also garnered praise. Bottles start at just £11.95 and there is plenty to choose from for under £25.

The Telegraph

The Lake District: quietly poetic: Have dinner at...

The Jumble Room, Langdale Road, Grasmere fizzes, from the velvet cushions to the bluesy music. Food is an Eastern spin on Lakeland produce – seared local lamb on hummus and olives, sirloin on sweet potato and spring onion mash. Mains £11 - £21. Closed Mon and Tues.(015394 35188)

"What the papers say"
The Guardian "The food here speaks for itself and what a persuasive line of patter it is!" Shrimps formerly resident at Morcambe bay and a blue swimmer crab crostini are accompanied by speciality breads, the latter anthropod liable to give a crustaceous kick having been enlivened with a little chilli. Senses awakened, the seafood curry, a dish more interesting than the norm, arrived at the table fresh and subtle, a fragrant mix of lime, coriander, ginger and more chilli coddled together in a creamy, coconut tide to wash over the obligatory assortment of fish and prawns. Less adventurous but equally rewarding, is the haddock in organic beer batter or the locally sourced fillet steak with roasted red onion and stilton salad.
The Sunday Times By Vincent Crump The Jumble Room in Grasmere is the toastiest, friendliest, just-plain-happiest restaurant in the district: not a pressed doily or starchy waitress in sight, just music-nut Andy Hill and his wife Chrissy, who describes herself as a mum who cooks And how! usually while sporting Indian silk trousers and fluffy pink slippers.. Chrissy's food duck ravioli with damsons; Balinese fish curry – is as zingingly eclectic as the Jumble Room décor, a mad melange of country kitchen,60s kitsch and tart's boudoir. But don't get Andy chatting about the low-down bluesy music on the CD player: you'll be there all week.
The Independent By Caroline Stacey Side orders: All around the world The Jumble Room The menu's as eclectic as the boho décor, but it has a coherence that comes from skill and knowledge of what looks and tastes good: Thai prawn and chicken curry; Moroccan lamb tagine; Chinese-style braised pork belly with a pink grapefruit and pak choi salad.
The Which Good Food Guide 2005/6/7/8 The Jumble Room Andrew and Chrissy Hill's splendid little restaurant is the kind of place you dream about having in your own home town: ‘This informal eatery offers honest, tasty food of the highest quality, with a smile and humour. Long may it prosper,’ says one satisfied customer of this quirky little restaurant which has drawn a huge amount of praise from diners this year. You could start with fresh oven-baked sardines served with a rich tomato sugo; carpaccio of Grizedale venison with dressed salad and Parmesan; or roasted vegetables served on hummus with olives and dressed leaves. The wholesome, unpretentious style continues into main courses such as beer-battered fresh haddock and chips with mushy peas; Cambodian fish curry; Herdwick lamb casserole with soused vegetables, roasted parsnips and herb dumplings; or tomato and mozzarella ravioli with roasted sweet potatoes, basil pesto and Parmesan. Chef Chrissie Hill’s home-made pasta is ‘the best I have tasted outside Italy and beats a lot within as well’, while Andy Hill is ‘fantastic, very welcoming and laid-back in his approach’. His knowledge of the wine list has also garnered praise. Bottles start at just £11.95 and there is plenty to choose from for under £25.
The Telegraph The Lake District: quietly poetic: Have dinner at... The Jumble Room, Langdale Road, Grasmere fizzes, from the velvet cushions to the bluesy music. Food is an Eastern spin on Lakeland produce – seared local lamb on hummus and olives, sirloin on sweet potato and spring onion mash. Mains £11 - £21. Closed Mon and Tues.(015394 35188)