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Mon
11:45 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Tue
11:45 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Wed
11:45 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Thu
11:45 - 14:0017:00 - 21:00
Fri
11:45 - 14:0017:00 - 21:30
Sat
11:45 - 21:30
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4.5
Travellers' Choice 2024
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PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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In a Victorian town house with original features, Casa Romana is very convenient for the train & bus stations and has ample parking nearby. Bring your family or friends & join us for lunch or early evening 'twilight' menu of 1,2 or 3 courses for £8.75, £12.75 or £16.75 Or amazing A La Carte menu anytime! We also have a selection of homemade Vegan/Dairy Free starters, mains and desserts as well as a Gluten-free menu. At Casa Romana, we make great homemade Italian food, accessible to everyone
PRICE RANGE
£5.00 – £20.00
CUISINES
Italian, Pizza, Mediterranean, Healthy
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
864 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Terrible
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mark s
9 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
What can we say...? Absolutely amazing! We chose this local venue because we have always enjoyed the food and atmosphere here. Dick, Andrew and the staff could not have done more to make our day special. They were professional, friendly and went the extra mile to ensure our day went without issue.
The food was nothing short of exceptional. Our guests were coming to the top table to say they were absolutely amazed by the quality and flavours of the starters. The timings between courses and around the speeches worked perfectly without us needing to prompt. Main courses arrived table by table in a steady stream to many ooohs and ahhhs from our family and friends. We didn't think this could be topped until the desserts came!
You may not think about booking an Italian restaurant if planning a wedding but you'd be missing a trick. Reasonable prices, outstanding food, attentive, professional staff and to sum up the day - A perfect experience in what must be one of Carlisle's premier venues. Blown away!
Written 2 January 2025
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R Shannan
Wow, thank you, Mr & Mrs Smith, what an amazing review!
We're just so glad that we helped to make your special day go just the way you both deserve.
Thank you, and many, many congratulations!!!
Written 3 January 2025
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George Y
High Wycombe29 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
I visited Casa Romana when visiting family in Carlisle, as they live just nearby. I had also seen Grace Dent's review in the Guardian which gave me a warm feeling about the place. It lived up to this expectation.
The room is light and airy and feels quite classy but without an inflated price tag. Service was polite and efficient and the place was generally clean and well maintained.
The food is well made Italian in decent portions for a reasonable price. It also has lots of options for vegans, veggies and other dietary needs, which is a boon with my family.
I had the fagottini for a starter which were juicy and full of flavour. I was also temped by the black pudding, but that will have to wait until next time. For main I went for the pizza toto, which was a sensible size to eat yourself and had a nice crispy base and plenty of topping. Pudding was mango cheesecake. I usually run a mile from cheesecakes with toppings, as I normally find them too sweet, but this was just right (see Grace Dent review for more detail).
The wine list looked ok, though I would have liked to have seen another Italian red in the 'by the glass' section. However, I was in pre-xmas alcohol free zone, so settled for a Peroni Zero.
Proper coffee, as you would expect from a proper Italian, finished up the meal and we went out into an unseasonably warm Carlisle afternoon feeling contented and well looked after.
We will certainly be back again.
Written 11 January 2024
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R Shannan
Well what can I say, such a great, informative review, Thank you!
We're so glad we lived up to your expectations and yes, do try the Black Pudding starter next time, it's very popular!
Written 12 January 2024
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Paul B
Scottish Borders10 contributions
Sept 2024 • family
Three of us had the three course Express Menu for lunch plus a drink, water and a coffee. I wouldn’t normally have three courses but the portions were well judged. All plates of food were genuinely excellent and it’s very good value. The restaurant is well placed in Carlisle and for bus and train travellers (which we were) and has a good feel to it even when it isn’t busy. We ate really well and all agreed we’ll be back.
Written 21 September 2024
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R Shannan
That's great, we're so happy you enjoyed our great value Express Menu and we look forward to seeing you again next time you're in Carlisle!
Written 1 November 2024
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Patrick K
Aberdeen1 contribution
Apr 2024 • couples
Ordered a beef cannoli, when it turn up it had black pudding through it, tasted suspiciously like Haggis….why???no idea…ordered the special sirloin steak medium rare , the menu stated with veg and potatoes or chips, when it turned up the waitresses said it only came with veg if ordered with potatoes??? Why…Strange,, the £25 steak was a minute steak cook to leather…worth £3 at most from Tesco’s… avoid like the plague
Written 9 April 2024
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R Shannan
Thank you for sharing but if I please may point out a couple of things? firstly, the Beef Cannelloni has been one of our most popular dishes since opening over 30 years ago, and it is filled with a mixed spiced beef, spinach and vegetable mixture that is quite peppery so I can see why you get the Haggis connection, secondly, apparently, there was some confusion when you ordered the Steak Diane, presuming the onions and mushrooms came separate but it is described as a 'classic onion, mushroom, brandy & mustard sauce' and if you had asked for chips and vegetables, you would have got them. And as you told the waiter at the time that your 250g 28-day aged Sirloin, not minute, was fine, I'm not sure what we could have done to remedy the situation.
Written 13 April 2024
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allison1314
Edinburgh59 contributions
Jul 2024 • friends
Extensive menu catering for all food allergies: I explained I had a gluten allergy and instantly an alternative menu was produced. Food served quickly : the service here is the best I have ever experienced, and really highlights the professionalism of the staff team. A thoroughly enjoyable experience
Written 2 July 2024
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R Shannan
Well, what can I say?
Thank you for your lovely comments and I'm sure the staff will be thrilled to learn of your experience
Written 25 July 2024
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Moira N
1 contribution
Sept 2022 • family
Although mostly known for their amazing restaurant, Casa also provide a very reasonably priced party menu for private functions upstairs. I was allowed to 'dress' the room with birthday decorations for my sister hours before the party and retrieve them early before the next working day. Not only is their food delicious but their staff, both kitchen and front of house, ensured that everything ran smoothly throughout the night, also accomodating those with special dietary requirements. Everyone has messaged my sister to say it was a brilliant night and my sister has had a memorable 39 forever birthday party. All of us attending the party that night would highly recommend Casa Romana for their professional but very friendly service, excellent food, clean and accommodating rooms but above all else making sure everyone was happy and having a good time, which they were!
Written 5 September 2022
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Casa_Carlisle
That's so kind of you, we're thrilled that all of your large party enjoyed your time and food here at Casa Romana, and thank you so much for sharing
Written 8 September 2022
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AJ
Annan690 contributions
Oct 2024 • couples
With us living in Scotland its been quite some time since we ate at this restaurant and we decided to go for their two course 'Happy Hour' special, both of our meals were first class and we had a good chat with the owners son. We were taken back when he told us that 'Toto' (co-owner) had retired after forty years service as we knew Toto from when he worked at 'Benvenuto's', his father then came out from the kitchen and introduced himself and brought us up to speed about 'Toto's' retirement. We will definitely look to eat there again in the future and recommend 'Casa Romana's' to friends and family.
Written 31 October 2024
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R Shannan
Thanks for sharing Johnty, I have since met up with Toto and you'll be pleased to know he remembered you and your wife very well!
Hope to see you again soon, and give me a shout when you do come back in,
Riccardo!!!
Written 1 November 2024
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MrsK
Montrose19 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
Visited with my husband as per his review regarding the cannelloni and sirloin steak and want to clarify some points.
1. The cannelloni had black pudding in it and this was confirmed by the Manager who checked with the chefs.
2. We were informed and I double checked this with the waitress, that you DID NOT get vegetables if you ordered chips only if you ordered potatoes which obviously we thought must be a mistake but were assured that was correct.
3. I actually ate some of the steak because the cannelloni was not a cannelloni and my husband kindly ate it. He does like haggis though!! Did not see any spinach in it??
Hope this clarifies some of the points made.
We actually ate at this restaurant a few years ago hence why we booked it again. This only added to the disappointment.
On a positive note we were not charged for the cannelloni in disguise.
Written 16 April 2024
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R Shannan
Sorry, but the Cannelloni definitely has NO black pudding, as your husband insisted, but beef, spinach and vegetables, cooked and then blended, but he probably didn't taste these due to the sprinkling of fairy dust and ground unicorn horn that we also put in that night?
And he did get vegetables and chips so I hope this finally clarifies things?
Written 17 April 2024
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Emma C
4 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
Had dinner here with another couple who had just got engaged, one of whom is vegan. We chose Casa Romana because of the great vegan options and were not disappointed. We phoned the night before and asked if it were possible they could source a vegan sparkling wine/prosecco so we could celebrate our friends engagement. And the staff absolutely came through, going out to buy a bottle at our request!
And the food was delicious too! So much to choose from. Our vegan friend was seriously impressed with the fact there were so many choices to be had. The chef also made made a vegan chocolate brownie and asked if they could try this - it went down very well - think they could have eaten it three times over!
We all enjoyed our meal and will be back again soon. Great food, great staff and lovely atmosphere. Thank you!
Written 5 November 2023
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R Shannan
We remeber your table very well, so happy you enjoyed your time here and chose us to celebrate with, Thank you
Written 10 January 2024
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Diane
3 contributions
Feb 2023 • friends
After being let down by michelangelos across the road with our original booking. We popped in on the off chance . Obviously it was fully booked and the staff member did crack the joke that we should have booked with them instead but he was laughing and not rude about it at all. They had a party of 18 coming in and it was busy so they couldn't accommodate us. It was not a problem to stay inside while we rang around other restaurants as it was cold outside . Not having much success on a sat night ,2 tables had finished and we're leaving and he said he would go and have a chat with the kitchen. He came back and said as the tables had been released within 2hrs that it was allocated to them he could seat us now. They also provided a complimentary cheesy garlic bread to cheer us up as we were still realing from the nasty rude staff at Michelangelos. The meal was amazing and service promp even on a very busy night.
Written 5 February 2023
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Adventure28707325369
Thank you for the 5 stars and for sharing, very kind of you. So happy to help out after you were let down. We hope to see you again soon
Written 6 February 2023
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Janet H
2 contributions
Sept 2023 • couples
We were staying in Carlisle and found this restaurant on Google maps so checked out the menu , website and reviews and decided to book. I sent an email to book and had a quick response boking us in. We had a lovely relaxing meal and drink all served by very friendly staff. Although it was very busy we received all our food in the appropriate time for it to be cooked fresh and it was very tasty. There was plenty of good choices on the menu and served local ales. The restaurant has very nice decor and is very clean , including toilets. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting Carlisle.
Written 24 September 2023
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Andrew
Dumfries202 contributions
Jan 2024 • couples
Beautiful restaurant with friendly and totally efficient service from two nice waiters. Food was served piping hot and came quickly. Delicious food. Dessert was a real treat. Well worth a visit!
Written 9 January 2024
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R Shannan
So glad you enjoyed it here at Casa Romana, we look forward to seeing you again soon
Written 10 January 2024
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Les M
100 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
I had long conversation with the owner on the phone about our visit, the food was fine, however the service was abysmal. The young waitress could not have been less interested and threw most of our food down and slammed the drinks down too. Great shame....
Written 26 August 2023
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Casa Romana
After our 'long' conversation, in which you complimented the food and the decor, I thought you had drawn a line under this matter, so I am disappointed that you found the need to take this further on Tripadvisor?
As discussed, the waitress is new to the job, is only 16 years old and it is her first part-time job. I thought you were in agreement when I apologised and explained that most new, younger staff take time to develop and flourish, so I find it a great shame that you still continue to single out this member of staff, after your visit to the kitchen to complain (rather than speak to the other waiting staff), phone calls and now an online review.
Whilst I appreciate that all customers should be greeted and looked after with a smile, I would expect a bit more understanding when they are served by some of the younger staff who may still need to develop their social skills, or are we to persecute everyone that fails to smile ALL the time and does not laugh at your 'jokes'?
I have spoken to the waitress in question. She was naturally upset but has taken onboard your criticism. As the rest of her work is very good, she gets on well with the other staff and, despite what you say, is very polite when dealing with customers, we're sure she'll develop into a valuable and treasured member of staff. I hope if you have any youngsters in the family looking for work, that their employers give them the same chance.
Written 31 August 2023
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Angela R
6 contributions
Feb 2024 • friends
Yet again amazing visit. Love the food. Our friends hadn't been for years but said they will definitely coming back. We come once a month when possibly. The staff are amazing,helpful, especially when you have difficulty pronouncing the menu 🤣. I like to try something new never and have never had to complain about any of the food and my husband gets the same food especially the black pudding starter( please never take it off menu because I don't think he will come back 🤣. Thanks again for an amazing visit
Written 24 April 2024
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R Shannan
Thank you, and don't worry, the Black Pudding is safe, it's one of our most commented-on starters!
Written 27 April 2024
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SNCUK
Brampton26 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
Incredible food and great service. Could not recommend highly enough. The restaurant was very busy however staff were still incredibly attentive and the food not only came out quickly, it was also delicious.
Written 2 August 2023
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