David's Restaurant

4.7 ( 394 reviews )
62 Warwick Rd, Carlisle CA1 1DR, United Kingdom
+44 1228 523578

Located at 62 Warwick Rd in Carlisle, David's Restaurant offers a truly remarkable fine dining experience. Guests consistently praise the owner, Chris, who serves as both a welcoming host and skilled culinary expert. The atmosphere is cozy and intimate, allowing diners to relax and savor their meals.

Many reviews highlight the delicious food, featuring fresh ingredients and generous portions. Notable dishes include flaky cod, expertly prepared chicken, and the innovative haggis pakora with Irn Bru mayonnaise. Desserts such as the chocolate and amaretto cherry torte and rich sticky toffee pudding have also captured the hearts of dessert lovers.

The décor is simple yet charming, enhancing the dining experience without overshadowing the food. Reviewers note the excellent service, with staff who remember their guests and provide attentive service without intruding. Whether you're in Carlisle for a short visit or a special occasion, many patrons agree that David's Restaurant is a destination worth revisiting. The combination of flavorful cuisine, warm hospitality, and a delightful atmosphere make it a standout choice in the region.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
    • No takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
    • Has great wine list
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Reservations required
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For David's Restaurant

Sara Noblin
Jun 16,2025
On the way to Glasgow from Liverpool, my mom and I stopped into David’s Restaurant for a very late dinner while traveling through Carlisle. The food was wonderful, and Chris, the owner and host, was so incredibly kind and helpful! Highly recommend to anyone either visiting Carlisle or just passing through!
Anne Fletcher
Jun 11,2025
My husband and I booked a table for an anniversary meal. Chris, the owner, is a welcoming, friendly host without being at all overbearing and reads his customers well. The food was simply excellent. Fresh, generous proportions, beautiful presentation without being pretentious. It's all about flavour. The chocolate and amaretto cherry torte dessert rates a special mention from this fussy chocoholic! The decor is simple and comfortable and the atmosphere is relaxed. The dining area is small, but cleverly laid out to create a feeling of intimacy. We felt that the volume of the background music could have been slightly lower, but enjoyed the pleasant choice of songs. Overall, absolutely worth a visit... and future revisits.
Roger Mason
Jun 3,2025
What a lovely place to eat. If you want to experience something better than the average, then this is definitely a place worth visiting. The food was absolutely outstanding and the staff were very friendly and professional. I will definitely be going there again.
laura Hicks
May 23,2025
On route from Colchester to Scotland, we decided to stop in Carlisle for the evening and booked dinner at David's. I am so happy that we did, as it was one of the most wonderful places we've ever dined at. The food was absolutely delicious, from the flakey cod and perfectly cooked chicken, to the wonderfully seasoned vegetables. The haggis pakora and Irn Bru mayonnaise was a revelation and tasted amazing. We finished on a comforting and rich sticky toffee pudding. Not only did we have great food, Chris was a lovely host and made us feel so welcome. We are so sad we don't have this restaurant back in our home town and hope one day we can return to this fabulous place! Thank you Chris!
Clare Hardy
May 20,2025
Again an amazing experience. Food and drink to die for . Service was brilliant remembered us from a couple of years ago. Will be back.
Claire Turner
May 3,2025
It was our lucky day. Having been turned away by four restaurants because we hadn't booked on a Saturday night, we were lingering outside David's, looking at the menu, when out came the man himself. "I've got a table, if you want it. I've had a cancellation." There is a different menu on Friday and Saturday nights; we chose the lamb duo, which can only be described as exquisite. Mouth-wateringly tender, it was accompanied by an intriguing home-made hash brown, decorated with pomegranate seeds, and vegetables. David recommended the key lime pie for dessert. The match of sweet meringue and bitter lemon and lime was made in heaven. Thank you, David, for a wonderful meal. And next time we come to Carlisle, we'll be sure to book in advance, just to be on the safe side...
Iris Y
Apr 30,2025
Second visit as my mum has been reminiscing about this place since our last travel in the UK. Came to Carlisle specifically for David’s. Walked in with great anticipation and weren’t disappointed. Quality, honest ingredients done right! We ordered the set menus and were hoping to grab a dessert each but was too full by the end of our main dishes, had to go with two to share amongst the four of us. You could tell that the chef and his team put a lot of efforts in designing and delivering the food. Highly recommend!
edward smith
Mar 17,2025
Fantastic restaurant to eat and soak up the atmosphere. Beautiful surroundings. The staff were excellent the food was amazing. The wine choice was spot on.

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