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Vegan-friendly
Lacto
Ovo
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.
28 Reviews
First Review by DanielWatson
meggielizabeth
Points +146
Lunch on a random Monday - Edit
I needed something for a quick lunch on a Monday when most other places weren't open. They had a nice selection and everything was clearly marked vegan or not, even the drinks. It was nice and quiet and the pizza was really tasty.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2026-02-04
Guest
Triffid
Points +232
Really impressive Italian restaurant. - Edit
The restaurant has a separate vegan menu with lots of nice choices. I had pizza and the other half had cannelloni.
Read moreWhen the food was served it was by a different member of staff that took our order and we were asked if we wanted extra Parmesan cheese for our meals. We looked at each other with a little trepidation which must have been picked up on by the server who quickly added that they had vegan Parmesan.
It was nice that the staff had communicated with each other and really made us feel welcome and attended to. The same occurred with the dessert menu which was brought by a third server do promptly arrived with the vegan menu for us.
The food was tasty and reasonably priced. There was a nice ambience about the place, not too pretentious, but also with a touch of class about it.
If we visit Carlisle again I’d definitely eat here again, and I’d recommend it to anyone.
I always try my best to take photos but often I’m so excited to eat I forget, as was the case with my sticky toffee pudding 😆.
Updated from previous review on 2026-01-31
Pros: Attentive staff, Separate vegan menu, Good all round experience.
Guest
Slotheeneedscoffee
Points +421
High quality vegan italian dishes - Edit
We walked there to order a takeaway as we were staying in Carlisle. They were very friendly and let us inside with the dog while we waited. Very fast service. I had a vegan pizza with olives and capers, my partner had a vegan pizza with lots of different veggies. Seemed like they used two different types of vegan cheese which worked really well. You could tell it was made from high quality fresh ingredients. We also had some olives and garlic bread. Great price for the quality of food. Highly recommend if in Carlisle!
Read morePros: Vegan options for authentic italian dishes, Friendly staff, Good value
Guest
GrahamHarwood
Points +60
Excellent food - Edit
Dedicated vegan menu. The food was excellent. One of their chefs is vegan and it shows on the menu and quality of food. Chose from the express happy hour menu. Had the bruscetta forza, piadino and eton mess. All vegan and absolutely delicious!
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Sophiab3
Points +54
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! 🇮🇹
Guest
CarlyFlower
Points +222
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
Guest
Here.To.Travel_Jade
Points +13528
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 +28740
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.
Guest
JanetteT
Points +155
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
Guest
lucyward21
Points +427
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 +84
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 +222
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 +220
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 +152
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!
Guest
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
Guest
LGeorge
Points +137
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 +123
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 +5277
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.
Guest
FayS
Points +247
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
Guest
horsesheadfred
Points +198
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
Guest
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.
Guest
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
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