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Hours
Mon
11:15 - 13:3016:30 - 21:00
Tue
11:15 - 13:3016:30 - 21:00
Wed
11:15 - 13:3016:30 - 21:00
Thu
11:15 - 13:3016:30 - 21:00
Fri
11:15 - 21:00
Sat
11:15 - 21:00
Ratings and reviews
4.0
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CUISINES
Fast food, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
features
Can a gluten free person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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Best fish & chips in all of Carlisle
CUISINES
Fast food, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
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4.0
122 reviews
Excellent
81
Very good
18
Average
7
Poor
2
Terrible
14
Phil H
Shipley344 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
We found Fontana's by simply searching "fish and chips Carlisle".
When we arrived, there were five or six people, all responsibly socially distanced outside the shop, and another four customers inside. There are two doors,one for entry and one to leave after being served, so that clients don’t have to walk past each other while still on the premises.
The Small Fish and Chips is reasonably priced at £5.20 and includes a sauce or a portion of mushy peas. The meals are beautifully fried and delicious. The staff were friendly and pleasant and if we’re ever in Carlisle again, we will be going back to Fontana's
Written 4 July 2020
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DG2205
London68 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Stumbled across this fish n chip shop by chance. There was a large queue outside and I can see why - fantastic.
High quality fish n chips and the best curry sauce I have ever had!
I really like how they list where all their ingredients come from!
The premises are set out well to ensure social distancing, I felt very comfortable during the visit.
Written 8 August 2020
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Andy S
9 contributions
Dec 2022 • couples
Found this place whilst scrolling the Internet for a chip shop nearby. The reviews said the best in the area so decided to give it a go and we were not disappointed. A queue out the door either means slow service or great food and it proved to be the latter. Fish n chips, battered haggis and smokie were all well received and enjoyed.
Written 1 January 2023
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Sr1
2 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Came in on a moderately busy evening to pick up some fish for tea. I came up to the counter to order my food and was confronted by a server (orange hair), that felt it necessary to aggressively scream at me from her side of the counter in front of many other customers because she could not hear what I had asked to order. I politely tried to repeat what I was saying 3 times, but the noise around me was very loud. The food here is great, it always has been and we enjoyed our fish. Just please, in the times that we live in, at least be polite. It's such a shame that the server felt the need to behave so poorly. It shows disrespect to the customer, but also to the business.
Written 28 October 2020
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margaret p
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • none
I have been a regular patron over many years .and always order cod chips.
But on sat 5/11/22 i found out they only fry small cod it looked alright but when
i came to eat my meal the cod was 90% BATTER ...UNeatable cost 7.70 complete waste of my money.
Written 6 November 2022
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helen j
2 contributions
Apr 2021 • couples
Had an amazing fish supper today, all food hot & beautifully cooked. All staff extremely pleasant, she even apologised to me for having to ask me to repeat my order, she explained that during these times when people are wearing masks, that sometimes they need to clarify what they are ordering to make sure they get it right.
The staff are working so hard & following all government guidelines. It was a pleasure to visit & feel safe.
Written 2 April 2021
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JJ D
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • friends
Lovely customer service, however the food was not worth the price. Oversized portions, the chips were oily and so was the fish. Me and my friend squeezed the chips and fish and a bucket tonne of oil and fat just came out. There was barely any flavour. Don't recommend.
Written 4 July 2024
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Johngee
Poole3 contributions
Sept 2021 • couples
Stop off on way to Dorset from visiting family in Scotland. Was hungry, and got fish n chips from Fontanas. Got small portion, which was plenty, tasted delicious. Staff seemed very helpful and friendly.
Written 11 September 2021
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mark
9 contributions
Jun 2022 • solo
Always excellent! Beautiful fresh cod in amazing batter. Even the bread rolls are super fresh.
Nice staff..
My first visit was about 30 years ago consistently excellent!
Written 16 August 2022
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Timothy B
2 contributions
Mar 2024 • friends
Very nice chips, large portions. Fish was a bit rubbery - better if you order Haddock then it is cooked fresh, Staff friendly and fast service.
Written 14 April 2024
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Harry R
Cockermouth52 contributions
Dec 2023 • solo
Called in last night after a hospital appointment, quite busy but the staff served everyone quickly.The fish and chips were amazing, crispy batter and plenty of chips.Would definitely go again.
Written 19 December 2023
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Craig callaghan
Carlisle3 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
By far the best chippy in town. Me & my girlfriend often buy via Uber & everything is always amazing. Chips with gravy/curry is a favourite. You get loads even in a small portion
Written 8 December 2023
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Henry
Carlisle27 contributions
Jun 2023 • friends
Poped in today after work very good fish and chips very nice staff cannot really say much more they have a big selection of good fresh food
Written 2 June 2023
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gpsmith999
11 contributions
Feb 2023 • family
Easily one of the best chippies in Carlisle if not Cumbria well worth a trip out, or delivery if you don’t want to get off the sofa.
Written 28 February 2023
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Daniel Shepherd
Carlisle21 contributions
Apr 2022 • none
Always great service and food. In my opinion, this is a great place to stop and takeaway food for an evening meal.
Written 2 May 2022
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