Restaurants in Carlisle

SannaS

A delightful eatery, with comfortable and pleasant surroundings. The staff were attentive, efficient and polite and served the food with a smile. The food, for four people, was delicious all round.

Beehive

Great pub, lovely Sunday dinner and the staff are all so friendly, and very helpful going above and beyond, especially as my husband left his phone and Sam put it away safe until he collected it.
Highly recommend ?

Lounge on the Green

I went for some lunch good place staff was good to can grumble plenty people talk to you that's all I can tell you the great place I like all the places I try and I don't go back to them eventually go right around the all

Romano Pizzeria

Incredible pizza , authentic , quality ingredients cooked fresh at reasonable pricing. Hard to beat!!!! Regular customer for a number of years now. 100% recommend.

The Old Bank

Great meal for Sunday lunch the whole experience was lovely not rushed food superb great setting lunch and dessert superb plainly obvious the owners and chefs put so much effort in and the service was good by the staff a great Sunday lunch experience

Khan's at the Waterloo

2nd time I’ve visited and by far the best curry I’ve ever had. Stanwix tandoori and saffron takeaway takes some beating as they are both lovely, but this was next level.

The 4 dips we got with the popadoms tasted unbelievable, they even refilled them after seeing how much we enjoyed them. The nice lad who served us actually remembered us from 5 months ago which is a nice touch!

Me and my 2 friends all got different curry dishes, then shared rice, masala chips and peshwari naans. Unbelievable quality, service and value. First time trying the Khans Chasni & I’d get it again. Lovely family who run it, will be back more often! ?

Casa Romana

Great menu with a good amount of choice and good prices. Really enjoyed the food, simple and well done. The waitress was wonderfully hospitable and friendly; she was great company and spent just the right amount of time with us. She recalled us from booking the day before and made sure we got a quiet spot upstairs like I had asked for, and nothing was too much trouble during service. She gets 6 stars! Would have preferred slightly louder and better music to create a less hushed atmosphere.

Royal Outpost Thai & Asian Restaurant Carlisle

The best restaurant in Carlisle and possibly the whole of Cumbria. Amazing food, great staff, beautiful setting. 5 starts wouldnt do it justice! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thin White Duke

As a French person, I've never been in such a good place. The food is absolutely awesome. So awesome, I've asked for a booking on my last day at Carlisle. I strongly recommend it ?

Everest Kitchen

We ordered the Everest special meal. 2 starters ( chicken tikka starter and onion bhaji) 2 mains (chicken tikka madras and chicken tikka patiya) chips, it also comes with plain and peshwari naan breads, boiled rice and pilau rice , poppadoms, mango chutney, garlic sauce and mint raita,.and 2 cans of choice (we had Fanta X2) and our meal was absolutely delicious. The flavours were amazing. Everything cooked to perfection. This is enough to feed a family of 4 (2 adults and 2 kids) the portions are huge. Would highly recommend this takeaway. The staff were friendly and helpful on the phone and polite when I went to collect. Thanks for a great meal and wonderful service!

Harraby Pub & Kitchen

Really nice place. Only rating the food 4 because I didn’t like my meal. No fault of their own it just wasn’t my taste. Lovely place though. I love how far apart the tables are outside. Usually at pubs you’re basically sitting with 12 other people.

Rickerby Retreat Bar

With the fabulous weather this weekend I visited Bistro on Saturday and Sunday with the benefit of the roof being open on the terrace. What a delight it was to spend time there and the attentive service was first class as was the delicious food. Carlisle is lucky to have such a wonderful venue. I shall be back again soon.

Penny Farthing Coffee House

6 of us visited today after an overnight stay in Carlisle to have an excellent breakfast. We choose lots of different things from poached eggs to vegan breakfast as well as a large Scottish breakfast. The food was excellent, the service first class and probably the best value for money we have ever
experienced. Thank you for your hospitality.......much appreciated!

Grill39

You’ve charmed me:
The search for a top quality pizza in Carlisle has been a long and arduous journey, and then we alight upon Grill39..
The pizzas from this joint are the best I’ve had in many a year- the real cheese was oozing, the crust was delightful- strong toppings, plenty of tomato sauce and all at a sensible price. You’re just getting this right, guys and I will definitely be back for more of the same.
Please never compromise ?

The Fryery

Excellent traditional fish, chips and mushy peas. Friendly service. We ate in at the counter top and were given proper cutlery and serviettes. A very popular and busy takeaway.

The Stag Inn

OMG, the cheese scones are to die for… I am still thinking about them weeks later after stopping by during one of the hadrians wall walk days - the publican said they were his gran’s recipe ? they should be given a medal for services to gastronomy!! also, a very lovely pub which has been renovated well and made to be inviting!

The Blue Bell

First time going there today and absolutely amazing food definitely recommend the pork starter it is amazing!! If you want a pudding I recommend the biscoff cheesecake. Staff were so welcoming and just overall great service! Lovely girls that work there

Gurkha Spicy

Down here working just had a curry got the vindaloo
Rice and nann and chicken pakora
Absolutely beautiful
Will visit again next time im working here

Gosling Bridge Inn

Ordered 3 main meals and all 3 were excellent value for money £25 ok there was a deal on the burgers. The price, and service was excellent. The pub is great and the atmosphere was mint. Thanks

Stanley's Bar & Restaurant

Bottomless drinks was fab! The cocktail choices were really good and included spirits. Patience was an excellent server so friendly and helpful, we would definitely return thank you ☺️

Crown Lane Cellar

Unique and atmospheric are common review descriptions and that's fair. There is a small upstairs courtyard but the bar and the cellars are through a cupboard door (!!) and down the stairs. Good wines, friendly team and a unique setting away from the noisy bar quarter.

Walkabout - Carlisle

Been a couple of times when we've been passing through Carlisle. The food is ok for what you get, feel like the prices don't reflect the portions. The tables seem to always be sticky too.

Penny Blue Restaurant & Bar

Beautiful restaurant & such kind staff. Barely waited any time at all before our food came out & such a lovely atmosphere with music playing. We will absolutely be returning.

We had the Sunday roast & I can’t fault anything whatsoever 10/10

The Griffin

Went in for a quick bite and prosecco just before I catch up the train. The food arrived very fast which made things easier. The also have many plugs around if you're planning to work on your laptop.

Spice Fusion

We were staying in a large house for Christmas and wanted an Indian for Christmas Eve. We emailed Spice fusion in advance and ordered takeaway for 20 people.
We ordered the ‘meals for one’ from their takeawdy menu, which offered a wide range of curries, with a side and nan or rice.
Fabulous tasty food, arrived piping hot, all absolutely delicious. Sides of Sag Panir and Bombay Aloo were amazing.
So much food, very good value for money.
Highly recommend this takeaway.

New Golden City

Great food fantastic service lovely people to deal with. Fast delivery service very friendly place to eat.. Still doing a first class job despite covid. Just had two takeaways on Friday and Saturday they are even better than previous occasions. This undoubtedly the best Chinese in town. Covid standards still being maintained. Just had another first class meal they undoubtedly go the extra mile to accommodate there customers.Parking: Off street parking

In The Meantime

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In The Meantime is an absolute gem! From the stylish, welcoming ambiance to the attentive and friendly staff, every visit feels special. The menu is thoughtfully curated, offering delicious, fresh dishes that are full of flavor and beautifully presented. Whether you’re enjoying a casual catch-up with friends or a cozy meal for two, the quality and care are evident in every detail. Drinks are expertly crafted, and desserts are simply irresistible. Consistently impressive, In The Meantime delivers an unforgettable dining experience—definitely 5 stars!

The Dhaka Restaurant

Nice place, the staff went out of their way to ensure you got what you wanted, Not to hot. Really tasty food, great service Enjoyed the atmosphere. I would recommend this for the locals and will be our go to next time we are up there.

The Iron Grill

Paprika Flavours

I had the one person deal ..every part of my meal was gorgeous ! Fresh full of flavours and plentiful will definitly order again and recommend to everyone ..first class !

Abbey Court Guesthouse

Great B&B very clean & Tidy rooms, not far from the city centre. Good English breakfast cooked to order. The ingredients were really good the bacon was exceptional ?

Costa Coffee Drive Thru

Has to be one of the best coffees I've ever had at any of these types of places.

Polite, helpful staff and a great atmosphere to enjoy the coffee.

Also not far from the motorway and cheaper full opposite at Asda than there was on motorway 32p a litre cheaper.

Happy days all round.

The Caledonian

Had a blast over the weekend staff mint and doormen are brilliant so funny yet still on the ball if out to happen : cheap drinks as well cheapest place we went . Just canny all round . Defo worth a visit. Even bagged me self a straw key ! If you na you na lol

Moto Todhills Southbound

This is our favourite services on the motorway. My parents are both disabled. The disabled toilets are the best .very clean aswell very spacious staff are always accommodating and friendly sheena and Louise were on shift today. Always remember us .good that staff can remember their returning customers . Would highly recommend. Lovely place to stop for a costa coffee ?

Carlisle Station Hotel | Sure Collection by Best Western

Thank you for a great comfortable stay in room 212
Since our last visit hotel is looking brighter cleaner
Our room 212 spotlessly clean
Fantastic comfortable xl bed
Room was
Plenty tea coffee biscuits bottled water and cans of coke n diet coke
Great to have a room with great black out curtains
Iron , iron board and fan in wardrobe if required
Breakfast was buffet style plenty on offer
Big shout out to wonderful reception staff and restaraunt staff
See u again soon

Derek & Jacqueline Orr

McDonald's

The best McDonald's I've ever visited...
And I've been to a few!!
This particular branch has the best staff and they make very few order hiccups. The restaurant is always clean and organised.

Royal Oak Scotby Carlisle

Absolutely lovely meal. 2 steak dinners both cooked perfectly ( best rare cooked steak I've ever had anywhere.
Great service and fine beers with a very pleasant atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

Pentonbridge Inn

We had a fabulous overnight stay. The service was extremely good and the food absolutely delicious. We had the 8 course dinner with wine flight, amazing flavours!

Fini’s. The Restaurant and Gallery at Willowbeck Lodge

Excellent evening, great food and friendly helpful staff. Fantastic chef who was very helpful with my gluten free diet. The fish & chips in gluten free batter were great. Will be coming back soon.

The Near Boot

Popped in for a bank holiday lunch with no reservation but surprisingly got a table without waiting. Excellent food as always and with Heineken Zero now on tap, no need to worry about the driving license or paying silly per bottle fees. Very enjoyable lunch!

The Sportsman Inn

This IS the oldest pub in Carlisle, despite what other city centre pubs may claim.

It has oodles of character and charm, both inside and out, and is hidden away just a minute's walk from the busiest part of the City.

There are usually two/three hand drawn ales that change weekly and are always well kept.

Prices are not the cheapest in town, but are manageable.

Mandy - the landlady, is a darling. She pretends to be grumpy sometimes - but she will go the extra mile to make your visit memorable.

The pub is small with limited seating which makes chatting with other patrons easy. When the weather is nice it's possible to sit outside.

The locals are friendly and the regulars chatty .

Friday afternoon/tea-time is a good time to visit if you want a craic.

Clubhouse Bar & Restaurant

I booked my mother’s funeral wake at the clubhouse for the 25th July. I couldn’t have hoped for such a great day. Everything was great from the moment we arrived until we left. The venue is perfect, the buffet brilliant and plenty of choice. Sorry I didn’t get any pictures, but take it from me it was very good. Very friendly staff and they couldn’t do enough for us.

Home & Away

Bested chippy around they musted think I'm a right nugget I order neally every night from here al staff are brilliant and the drivers don't get anoth creadit i live on second floor flat they no I have kids and they beep to let no there here in case my little ones in bed

Lakeland Bake Ltd

I collect from here and deliver to Telford CML grew up with Darren one of the managers worked with Tommy at Robertsons bakery before it burned down, try the new teddy bear crumpets , excellent value for money and delicious with salted butter and marmalade

Alexandros Greek Restaurant and Deli

Fantastic food! Owner is very kind person and we were extremely pleased to have a dinner at this restaurant. Delicious food, clean and a family business. Totally recommend! Thank you ??

Sally's

Scone heaven.
And sandwiches/rolls/baguettes.
Pleasant sitting in as well as takeaway.
Been using it for years when travelling Carlisle to Newcastle.
5 star cafe style food and takeaway.

Fontanas

Whenever I’m passing through Carlisle station, I always take the time to visit. Food is always excellent and the service was great on this visit. I was advised there would be a wait while they cooked me a cod, which was fine as it’s definitely better cooked fresh and it wasn’t a long wait anyway. The food did not disappoint, it was all fresh and tasty and for £7.80 for a ‘small’ (it was still a healthy portion) including a side of gravy it’s a very reasonable price. For similar quality and portions down in Yorkshire where I live you’d be talking easily over £10.

Toby Carvery Carlisle

A very pleasant place to eat. We called in, uncooked, whilst travelling past. We would visit the pub again if we were passing as it is a long way from Hull, where we live.

Classic Pizza

Having used this takeaway for the past few years I can honestly say I've never had any issues with the food. The pizza dough is made fresh every day and I've never had to complain about anything. Why people leave bad reviews is beyond me, if you have a problem with anything do the right thing and complain to the shop. Stop being keyboard warriors .the place is fantastic value for money and the food is great.

Papa Johns Pizza

Order pizzas to be delivered from this branch regularly - always arrive in good time, driver always polite on arrival and no complaints with the quality of the pizzas.

Shaha Tandoori Restaurant

Great food overall, found everything really hot and tasty, only complaint was service was good if a bit rushed, felt like staff were taking our plates before we were fully done but understand they had a lot of people waiting for a space, just maybe need to hold off about 5 minutes

David's Restaurant

Would definitely recommend Davids Restaurant. We make sure we go a few times a year & have never been disappointed. The food is absolutely gorgeous, all cooked fresh & is so tasty plus its reasonably priced. Its a lovely relaxed atmosphere & the staff are lovely. We took our 18yr son for the first time a few weeks ago. He thought he would be too young & it was just older people who went & it was going to be very posh. He was really surprised how it was very relaxed & how good the food was, he said it was a great experience & he thought the food was very tasty & would definitely go back. I definitely think the younger generation need to go & give Davids a try as its not just for the older generation. Thank you Chris for the amazing food as usual.

Whytes Cafe Bar

We came for lunch, fantastic food and service. A great selection of cakes all homemade, I had a scone which was delicious, served with homemade jam. The coffee is also lovely, staff are super friendly and welcoming. Will definitely be back!

Anatolia Turkish Mez Bar & Restaurant

Excellent evening with wonderful food (generous portions) freshly cooked and served by friendly, efficient staff. Had a chat with the chef at the end of the evening who was so proud of the food he created. Will be back as this a must go to restaurant. Amazing value for such wonderful food and service

The Auctioneer

Had our wedding reception here and it was the best decision ever! The staff were so helpful and supportive from setting up the venue to the actual evening itself. They adjusted the drinks package and the buffet menu as requested. They attended to the allergies my guests had. I am so pleased we chose them! The communication was brilliant and everything ran smoothly. I would like to give a special thanks to Jonny, Gavin and Michael and all the wait staff who served us. Thank you so much for everything, we really appreciate it! You all went above and beyond to make sure our evening was special. Our guests enjoyed themselves and we are so pleased!

Espresso Hub

In the centre of Carlisle, underneath the Tourist Information Centre (and actually the neighbour of a bigger, more well-known coffee chain) is this absolute jewel of a coffee shop. Being a superfan of great coffee, I ordered a Flat White and sat outside to wait. I am really, really pleased to report that my coffee absolutely blew away anything that could be offered next door. Well presented in nicely coloured crockery and with a neat bit of latte art, this coffee was made by someone who clearly loves coffee. A well-balanced, sweet, corto espresso shot carried in well textured milk, it was the perfect start to a day and totally justified the skills needed to make a truly great cup of coffee. Brilliant!

La Mezzaluna

Now it takes a bit to impress me with food, As I think if it’s a service with a chef, then absolutely it should be better than what I can cook at home right!?
However wow, excellent food! My husband’s steak especially huge and delicious!

We popped in last minute before seeing Jimmy Carr this evening and i am already planning a trip back!

I had delicious fresh egg paste cooked beautifully, lots of seafood was hidden in there. And a side of garlic bread with cheese which has rosemary on top.

The main event- hubs steak, it came with a large portion of chips and veg (home made chips- as they always should be)
The sauces were something I need to find a recipe for!

Thank you ☺️

Bartons Yard

A birthday celebration afternoon tea which was delicious and excellent value at £22.50 per head. We were made very welcome and staff were attentive, without being overbearing.
A box was provided to takeaway what we were unable to eat at the time.
We would definitely recommend the afternoon tea and we will be returning to celebrate further birthdays ?

Stanwix Tandoori Restaurant

Really good Indian food. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor, and the portions were great. Loved the naan and the curries gorgeous. Service was friendly and the whole vibe was relaxed. Can’t wait to go back.

Casa Crisci

Wow what a feast we had at fish night! From Caviar to oysters and squid ink pasta, everything was perfection! I visited with my friends and my mom and we all loved the food but more importantly the amazing host Patrizia is what makes this place so charming, her heart and soul go into everything!! After 7 courses of fresh fish dishes (a lovely chowder, fresh pasta, sea bass with a beautiful light mash) it was finished off with the most amazing panna cotta with a pistachio glaze! Out of this world!!

The Milbourne Arms

me and my son found ourselves in Carlisle on Easter Sunday at lunchtime and we thought we would struggle to find anywhere decent to eat. Called a couple of places who couldn’t seat us for hours but spoke to Trevor who said he could fit us in , we turned up within 10 minutes and were seated straight away , Excellent cask ale on tap and we went with the 3 course roast which is excellent value and generous portions and serviced with all the trimmings. Welcoming ‘proper’ pub with a nice atmosphere and clearly plenty of regulars who know all about this gem .

Crown & Thistle Inn

We visited The Crown & Thistle as a family of four to celebrate my 40th birthday, and honestly, we couldn't fault a single thing. From the moment we arrived, the service was friendly and welcoming, and the food exceeded all our expectations. The portion sizes were much bigger than expected, offering fantastic value for money, and every meal was cooked to perfection. Even the children's lunches were exceptional, which is something that's often overlooked elsewhere. The standout for us was the sticky toffee pudding. It was absolutely incredible and quite possibly the best we've ever had! The whole experience was superb from start to finish, and it made my birthday celebration really special. We were all so impressed that we'll definitely be making this one of our regular places to eat. Highly recommended to anyone looking for outstanding food, generous portions, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere!

The Nosey Cow Inn

Called in today on the off chance, fitted us in between bookings, service was brilliant, staff were friendly and informative, food was amazing. Would highly recommend

Gatehouse Cafe

Could not fault this beautiful little cafe nestled in the outskirts of Carlisle. The food was exceptional and made fresh to order. The service was quick, friendly and relaxed. Nothing was too much trouble including off the menu ordering. We all left wondering why we have not visited before but we will definitely be back. Can not recommend enough. Support local, support small business, support this amazing cafe!

Cathedral Café

This cafe in the grounds of Carlisle Cathedral is definitely worth a visit . The food on offer was freshly made and well priced . The main area is bright and modern , also you can sit upstairs in a more traditional original building.

The Rock

Absolutely outstanding service from Alex and Floren. The food is always 10/10 and they can never do enough for you. Thankyou for making the currock so community friendly.

The Brickyard

Great venue that's grown in strength over the years and is part of a wonderful live music scene in Carlisle just now. The selection of draughts beers are also excellent (and fairly priced). Lovely staff, laid back vibe. Top marks!!

Bookcase

This shop has the most amazing selection of books ive ever seen.
Moreover, the building itself simply oozes character, and the way tge books are all organised makes it truly like stepping into an Aladdin's cave.
Super helpful staff too - this shop is a must-do if you are in Carlisle.

Foxes Café Lounge

Myself and two friends dropped in for lunch at Foxes cafe lounge recently. What a delight! The eggs were perfect, as were each of our meals and drinks. Even a wonky teapot lid gave us entertainment!
Service was excellent and friendly. Lots of great atmosphere too.
Defo recommend.

Gyropolis

Amazing GYROS ?
Super Friendly Staff
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Great for quick snack or lunch and good prices

Claire's Bakery

Had our wedding cake made here. It was absolutely beautiful and exactly what we wanted. Our guests loved it. It was so tasty! The also made dairy free cupcakes for my husband who is allergic to dairy. Thank you so much x

Spinners Arms

Great local with well kept hand drawn Carlisle brewery ales.

A good atmosphere and seemed to have a great community spirit.

Friendly bar staff.

Castlegate Coffee House

Phoned them for an afternoon tea at short notice after an unexpected visit to Carlisle, couldn't do usual, but what they did provide was excellent and beautifully presented, would def go again, very recommended!

The Source

Brilliant venue! We went to watch a band (Blue Scarrow were amazing!) They have open mic nights, jam sessions, and performances from local bands! Quirky decor too!

Corrie Kitchen Snack Bar

The most delicious cheeseburger! Freshly made, with cheese and onions- a taste sensation! Friendly staff and very clean. I’ll be making detours on my future journeys to eat here again.Parking: Off the main road

Central Chippy

Spot on. Chips were nice. They did us batter bits too and made us some as they didn't have any. The ladies were very friendly and a good laugh. Will deffo be returning

The Chimes Cafe

Had a fantastic breakfast at The Chimes today. Mary was such a welcoming host and made us feel right at home. I opted for the black pudding as an extra for just £1. Total came to £10.50 with the extra, and for the quality and service, you really can’t beat it. A local gem!

The Jovial Sailor

We had a truly amazing time at this location. The vibe is awesome, creating a wonderful atmosphere, and everyone, especially Andrea, was so welcoming and friendly. It is now our favorite place to visit.

The Joiners Arms

Nice and friendly place, dogs are allowed too so that's a big plus for me ? I can't comment on food because I don't have any, but yeah il be visiting again in the near future

Woodrow Wilson - JD Wetherspoon

Update Great service this morning by the 2 young ladies and breakfast was far better and much cheaper than the Premier Inn I was staying in at Newcastle a few days ago.A great Spoons and 1st among equals. The food is as great as is the service.Its usually busy on an evening but more so on weekends. Highly recommended

Food For Thought

Stop by chance: very nice surprise! Kind, attentive: the waitress was very patient and it was very good and relatively plentiful (besides, there are a lot of workers!)