The Silk Road

The Silk Road is a long-running Chinese takeaway in the centre of Keswick that also turns its hand to stone-baked pizza, making it a handy pick when a group cannot agree on a single cuisine. It holds a 3.8/5 rating from a little over a hundred Google reviews, with regulars praising speedy delivery and hearty, well-portioned food, though feedback can be mixed on the busiest nights. Orders can be placed online or over the counter for collection.

The menu covers the Chinese-takeaway staples, from crispy aromatic duck and sweet-and-sour dishes to chow mein and house curries, sitting alongside a separate list of pizzas for anyone after something different. It is geared firmly towards eating in your own four walls, so there is no dining room to speak of, just quick, generous food to carry back. For self-catering visitors and locals wanting an easy night off the cooking, it is a dependable all-rounder in the heart of town.