Restaurants in North & East Cumbria
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Yanwath Gate Inn
Gastropub gorgeousness is at the order of the day at the Yat, 2 miles south of town. It's been named Cumbria's Top Dining Pub three times by the Good Pub Guide, and the grub puts many of the county's gastronomic restaurants to shame: wild venison, saltmarsh lamb, Brougham Hall chicken and crispy pork belly, chased down by Cumbrian cheeses and beers from three local breweries.
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Le Gall
Don't let the name fool you - this buzzy little bistro doesn't just do Franco-flavoured cuisine. The eclectic menu takes in flavours from practically everywhere, so you should be able to find something to take your fancy, whether it's an Italian panini or a Mexican fajita.
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Essen
This groovy new bar-diner is the newest entry on Carlisle's culinary scene, split over two floors and decked out in spare, contemporary style. There's a light lunch menu or a more extensive evening menu offering mainly fish, chicken and fusion flavours.
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David's
Town-house dining with a gentlemanly air. David's has been a big name on the Carlisle scene for some years, and it's still up there with the best. Expect original mantelpieces and overhead chandeliers partnered with suave country dishes.
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Prior's Kitchen Restaurant
Housed in the former Fratry (monks' dining room) beside the cathedral, this reliable little tearoom is a good spot for cheap sandwiches, jacket spuds and afternoon tea.
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Alexandros
A lively Greek restaurant serving up huge, authentic plates of meze, seared chicken kebabs and grilled octopus.
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Townhouse
This cafe makes a handsome hideaway from the hustle of Lowther St. It's full of fairy lights, chalkboard menus and primary colours. Check out the double porridge choice and decide whether you're a northerner or a southerner…
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Teza Indian Canteen
After a disappointing dip in form, Teza's groundbreaking Indian is back in vogue, especially since the return of head chef Dinesh Rawat (who helped launch the restaurant back in 2005). This award-winning Indian does the usual bhunas (medium-hot dry curries) and bhajis, but it's the regionally influenced cuisine that fires things up: flavours from Kerala, Goa and Kashmir all make it into the mix.
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Prior's Kitchen Restaurant
Afternoon tea in this stone-vaulted cafe (formerly a monk's mess hall) has been a tradition in Carlisle for as long as anyone cares to remember. The cream teas are cracking, or there are quiches, cakes and rounds of sandwiches for something more filling.
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No 15
Our tip for the town's top lunch is this groovy cafe-gallery, proffering tempting pies, salads and wraps accompanied by first-rate coffee and freshly-mixed smoothies. Look out for art and photography exhibitions in the annexe, and late-night music sessions.
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Magic Bean
Light lunches and coffees during the day, backed up by curries and other global fare after dark.
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JJ Graham
Wonderful old-world grocer selling crusty breads, cakes, jams, biscuits, cheeses, meats and practically every other Cumbrian treat you can think of.
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Holme Bistro
A little stroll southwards from the train station brings you to this little-known local gem, where the British bistro food is streets ahead of the competition. There's nary a whiff of pretension here, either in the simply done dining room or the simply done food. Tuck into confit duck or pan-fried pork chop, or pitch up on Friday for steak night.
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Foxes Cafe Lounge
Lively, much-loved cafe-gallery displaying local art on the walls and providing an outlet for all kinds of creative happenings, from open mic nights to photo exhibitions. Serves continental cafe food during the day, with more sophisticated mains as the sun goes down.
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