Casa Romana – Carlisle

Casa Romana – Carlisle, 2025/26 Good Food Award winner – Blue Ribbon.

Located in a charming Georgian townhouse on Warwick Road, Casa Romana has been delighting diners since 1993 with its authentic Italian cuisine and warm, family-run atmosphere. With its columned frontage and elegant interiors, the restaurant offers a refined yet welcoming setting that feels both special and familiar—making it a favourite among locals and visitors alike.

The menu is a celebration of classic Italian flavours, featuring everything from hand-stretched pizzas and creamy risottos to rich pasta dishes and Mediterranean-inspired mains. Signature plates such as Spaghetti Carbonara, Seafood Tagliatelle, and Arancini Siciliana showcase the kitchen’s commitment to quality ingredients and traditional techniques. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are thoughtfully included, ensuring every guest feels catered for.

Customer reviews consistently praise the “friendly and efficient service”, “beautiful presentation”, and “excellent value”, with many noting the restaurant’s ability to deliver both comfort and sophistication. The atmosphere is often described as “light, airy, and suitably classy without breaking the bank”—a rare balance that Casa Romana achieves with ease.

The venue’s reputation extends well beyond Carlisle. With a Travellers’ Choice award from Tripadvisor, Casa Romana ranks among the top 10% of restaurants in the UK, a testament to its consistent excellence and loyal following. The restaurant’s own website and local listings highlight its long-standing commitment to hospitality, quality, and community—values that have remained at the heart of its success for over three decades.

Whether you’re enjoying a quiet dinner for two, celebrating a special occasion, or simply popping in for a midweek treat, Casa Romana offers a dining experience that’s both memorable and meaningful. Its recognition by the Good Food Awards is richly deserved, reflecting not only its culinary achievements but its enduring role in Carlisle’s food culture.

Our Good Food Awards recognise the hard-working teams who strive for culinary excellence within their field. Chosen for their food quality, service and value, our prestigious Blue Ribbon is bestowed upon those with high customer ratings/votes and is known as – the Blue Ribbon for Delicious Dishes™. Read more about us and our awards.

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Casa Romana, 44 Warwick Road, Carlisle, CA1 1DN