Vegan-friendly
Lacto
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Pizza
Italian
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Italian restaurant serving all the usual pizza, pasta, risotto, etc., but also offers vegan. Vegan starters include garlic pizza, soups, bruschetta, panzanella; mains are pizza, pasta, risotto, and caponata; desserts are pancakes, crumbles, ice cream, and pavlova. Has vegan wine. Special offers daily at lunchtime and early evening. Open Mon-Sat 12:00-14:00, Mon-Thu 17:00-21:00, Fri-Sat 17:00-21:30.
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24 Reviews
First Review by DanielWatson
Sophiab3
Points +40
Soprendente! - Edit
Straight away, loved that the wine list had clearly labelled vegan options. We had the vegan pinot grigio blush which was delicious! Followed by vegan starters of Arancini and Garlic dough sticks. We enjoyed these although expecting stringy cheese from arancini, this did not happen however was still tasty and the pesto dip for the dough sticks was lovely!
Read moreFor mains, I had the vegan penne pizzaiola, recommend the extra chilli for the kick! Absolutely beautiful 😍 my wife who's vegetarian, had the mushroom cannelloni with mozzarella cheese and thoroughly enjoyed!
Great to have a vegan/vegetarian friendly Italian in Carlisle! 🇮🇹
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CarlyFlower
Points +169
Sooo tasty! - Edit
Sepárate vegan menu’s for both savoury and sweet. Lots of choice and fast, friendly service. I got the mushroom carbonara and garlic bread with sticky toffee pudding for dessert. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite! And they have vegan Parmesan!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-18
Pros: Lots of choices , Lots of desert choices , Super tasty
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Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +9930
Great experience - Edit
They have a great range of vegan options including desserts and wines (ask for a vegan menu). Quick and friendly service. We got a pizza gusto (the caramelised onions made this!) and the risotto pepperanato (flavoursome) which were both delicious and filling which was a shame as we had no room for a sticky toffee pudding! Definitely visit if you’re in the area #Veganuary
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hack_man
Points +25849
Bordering Perfection - Edit
One of the main reasons we visited Carlisle today was to check out the impressive vegan menu here. 20 reviews before mine and all 4* - they must be doing something right. Indeed they are. We started with an absolutely delectable bruschetta topped with a delicious home made tomato, basil and olive paste. Rather than going for a traditional pizza or pasta we opted for Italian dishes you very rarely see as vegan. A cannelloni and melanzane. The cannelloni was rich and full of finely diced mushrooms in a creamy sauce and the aubergines in the melanzane were perfectly baked. Soft and succulent. Both were presented in individual dishes piping hot from the oven. A beautiful restaurant in many ways.
Read morePros: Vegan menu , Friendly , Delicious food
mockingbird
I’m defo going to give this a try.
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ymatales
Points +38
Delicious vegan options - Edit
So many great vegan options including puddings. I had the vegan option for the tagliatelle basilico which was stunning. So tasty.
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CharlotteStubbs
Points +270
Feels authentic - Edit
Extensive separate vegan/dairy free menu. Vegan wines and lagers were also clearly labelled. Friendly staff.
Read moreMy food was better than average for a restaurant that is not exclusively vegan and I would go again to try something else.
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JanetteT
Points +133
Excellent vegan options - Edit
Staying nearby as heading back down to Norfolk after a lovely holiday on Lewis and Skye. Found this lovely restaurant by chance. Great food, great service and the Melenzane with vg parmesan is the best I’ve ever eaten.
Read morePros: Separate vegan menu, Wide range of vegan starters, mains and desserts , Generous portions, good value for money
Cons: Can’t think of any
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lucyward21
Points +338
Best place in Carlisle for vegan food - Edit
I would be surprised to find any Italian restaurants provide more vegan options than Casa Romana - so many starters, mains and desserts to choose from (even sticky toffee pudding!) On this trip I had mushroom arincini, cannelloni and a mini Eton mess. Everything was absolutely delicious and it was such a treat not to get the standard tomato pasta/cheeseless pizza. This is definitely my new go to in Carlisle!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Vegan desserts, Amazing food
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TanteRock
Points +78
Good vegan options, nice people - Edit
They've got an extra vegan menu with pizza, pasta, antipasti and desserts. I was to stuffed from the pizza, so I couldn't try the really good sounding dessert options. Wine and beer is labeled veganfriendly too. The stuff was very friendly and the pizza good.
Read morePros: Extra vegan menu, Wine and beer is labled vegan friendly
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KiraLaundy
Points +132
Amazing vegan options! - Edit
The best Italian vegan food we have had. Cheesy garlic bread and arancini for starter, pizza and pasta dish for main. The starters was by far the best part and would defiantly go back if we was in the area! Would recommend if ever in Carlisle!
Read morePros: Own vegan menu
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littlewelshveggie
Points +56
Fantastic food, friendly service - Edit
This was one of the best meals out I've had as a vegan. Plenty of vegan options which are clearly marked on the menu. Even a vegan Irish Coffee on offer which I would have loved to have tried but unfortunately was too full. Both my partner (meat-eater) and I thoroughly enjoyed everything we had. The vegan cheesy garlic bread was absolutely incredible! Our server (Toto?) was so accommodating and friendly, and even brought me a lollipop with the bill after notifying me that the other complimentary sweets which my partner had contained traces of milk. He was so thoughtful and kind. An absolute credit and star! I only wish we lived nearby so we could become regulars!
Read morePros: Many vegan options or dishes that can be veganised, Vegan wines available , Knowledgeable staff and great customer service
Cons: None at all!
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LukeMcCarthy
Points +159
An amazing vegan menu - Edit
We've come here few times for food and it never disappoints. Has a vegan dedicated menu and the customer service is always incredible, highly recommend
Read morePros: Vegan menu, Vegan parmesan
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GailRidge
Points +140
Excellent choices.. - Edit
A whole vegan menu to choose from ... At least 5 starters, 6 mains and 3 puddings .... heaven! The food was well prepared and quick... Especially given that the waiter as he brought our food realised a mistake had been made and sorted it before he got to our table!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: None! Other than the time it took to decide!
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ehm34
Points +229
Loads of choices, delicious food - Edit
Really great selection of choices, staff were knowledgeable about what was vegan including their wines. Service was a little slow but staff were friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Lots of options, Vegan cheese alternative, Well-priced
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LGeorge
Points +97
Great vegan options, best meal in a while! - Edit
Had a lovely 3 course vegan meal at Casa Romana, the staff were very attentive and all food was really good.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Good price , Attentive staff
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Arfon
Points +99
Amazing choices - Edit
Turned up here this evening and so happy with the extensive Vegan menu. Very tasty food.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan Choices, Friendly staff, Knowledgeable staff
Cons: None
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TrixieFirecracker
Points +4443
Amazing! - Edit
We stopped off here for a lunch break on our travels down south and I loved this find! They have tons of options for all courses on their vegan menu, and we were glad of the economical kids menu for our non-vegan plain-eating child in the party. The staff were great and I'd definitely go back.
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AmyMcluckie
Points +98
Best Italien food in Carlisle - Edit
They have a full vegan menu with so much choice. Been a few times now tried the pizza, pasta, garlic pizza bread and the risotto balls. All were incredible and tasty. 100% going back soon.
Read moreEspecially for the vegan deserts.
The staff are amazing too, cannot fault.
Pros: Full vegan menu, Lovely staff, Great price
Cons: Actually cannot fault at all.
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FayS
Points +231
100% recommend!! - Edit
SO MANY OPTIONS!!!! Having never been faced with so many vegan options before I didn't know where to start with my order!! I had the arancini, fusilli Alfredo with side of spinach, garlic pizza bread and onion rings to share with omni bf. Everything was fantastic and all the sharing bits were made vegan including the mayo brought out as a dip for the onion rings. We finished off with sticky toffee pudding, again delicious. This restaurant really seems to have thought of every possible customer and made sure there are plenty of options for everyone. Well done!!
Read morePros: All the options!, Attentive and courteous staff, SO MANY OPTIONS!!!!
Cons: Not a thing
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horsesheadfred
Points +152
Great Vegan Menu - Edit
Lovely independent cosy Italian restaurant. Well priced, excellent separate vegan menu with lots of choice.
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JamesLam
Points +26
Great vegan pesto! - Edit
Very nice Italian restaurant with a separate vegan menu if you ask. I would recommend trying the vegan nut free pesto (adding it to any dish) and the vegan sticky toffee pudding.
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options , Very accommodating with variations from the menu , Vegan menu
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Mrclarksiss
Points +30
Fantastic - Edit
Just come back from date night with my wife, we decided to try here as my daughter had recently been and said the food was very good. I had mentioned we were Vegan in my booking and the staff had remembered, we were shown the extensive Vegan menu, any specials in the main menu that were also vegan were pointed out, as were the Vegan wines and beers. The food was excellent, the vegan cheese was very tasty and melty, and the Vegan rose wine was lovely. Too full to try the puddings but the selection looked good and interesting. All in all a very enjoyable experience and nice to be made welcome by excellent staff.
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options including drinks.
Cons: None I can think of.
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lllama
Points +66
Separate vegan menu - Edit
Separate vegan menu with different options for a three course meal. Vegan sticky toffee pudding with ice-cream was excellent. Offering vegan cheese on pizzas would be good instead of being to bring your own.
Read moreThree large steps up to the restaurant and so other entrance so difficult for wheelchair users.
Pros: vegan menu, good food, choice of desserts
Cons: take your own vegan cheese, steep steps, main courses could be more original
Guest
DanielWatson
Points +46
Great vegan menu and fantastic service! - Edit
I visited Casa Romana last week with family. Our party consisted of two omnivores and two vegans, and we all found plenty of choice.
Read moreAs a vegan, I've sometimes settled for a simple tomato pasta or pizza without cheese at Italian restaurants, however the efforts Casa Romana have gone to in order to cater to plant-based eaters is really impressive. They offer a full vegan menu which is wonderfully varied. I enjoyed garlic bread for my starter and a lovely "creamy" mushroom pasta for my main.
During our meal, the chef made a real effort with us, coming out of the kitchen to ask for our opinion and offering us vegan parmesan for our pasta. Even though we were stuffed at the end of our meal, he emerged with some vegan desserts to try (a meringue and a bread and butter pudding) and both were delicious.
It was so wonderful to come to a mainstream restaurant and have our dietary choices welcomed and embraced rather than seen as an inconvenience.
Thank you so much, Casa Romana. We will definitely return whenever we're in town!
Updated from previous review on 2018-03-13
Pros: Vegan menu, Excellent service, Reasonable priced
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