Alex's Pasta Bar in Carlisle

Lovely food for a good price, made even better by amazing staff! Quick service and top quality food

Got a lasagne, garlic bread & meat feast pizza delivered from alexs pasta bar tonight , it was very nice, the dough was nice & soft, great flavours. The wife said the lasagne was nice too, highly recomend

Have eaten here several times now and it's perfect everytime. I Can't recommend this place enough to people.

Lovely food in unpretentious surroundings. Visited for lunch. Food piping hot and no skimpy portions. Highly recommended.

Found this place by chance and it was a beautifully cooked meal, piping hot on a cold day and so tasty! Very friendly girl serving and so attentive and caring. Music was good too. We will most definitely return on our next visit to Carlisle.

Where do I start? I didn't get served when we arrived, to had to walk to the bar and stand around. It was busy downstairs and I was told to follow the just eat delivery driver upstairs. We first sat on a table that was unbelievably shakey despite every leg being propped on drinks coasters. The chair also felt like it was about to fall to pieces. We moved to the window. Waited 15 mins for menus despite the waitress walking past multiple times. Once the menus arrived we waited just as long for orders to be taken and dribks, again the waitress was walking past multiple times . Another 20-25 mins went by until the garlic pizza starter came, by this point the drinks were gone so I asked for 2 waters. We had finished the garlic bread and still no sign of the waters. The empty plates sat there for 15 mins along with the menus still on the table. Eventually, they were collected and we were asked if we wanted the mains now. I asked for 2 waters again . The mains came maybe 10 mins later but my daughter's main was wrong. The correct main arrived soon after but I was still waiting on water. I asked one more time and waited before going downstairs myself and asked for 2 waters. A couple behind us had waited a long time and got up to leave but just as they done that thier food arrived just in time. Everyone upstairs at this point had problems with the service and it came apparent they were understaffed. The young waitress was on her own doing everything, she was walking around crying at one point it was very awkward . When we finally went downstairs to pay they offered to knock the drinks off the bill. I had drank water so it was really 1 coke for 3 pound. I asked for my daughter's main to be knocked off to and thru agreed. Really bad experience here, although the food was tasty, I don't think i could return due to the service. It wasn't just the long wait times. There wasn't an adult in sight. It was strange inside, 'authentic' wasn't even close. No resemblance to Italy inside at all.

I have visited here a few time on my own and with colleagues when visiting Cumbria for work. There is always a warm welcome and outstanding service from Elena The food is amazing! Be careful as the main are huge and fantastic value for money, although a few starters are perfect of wanting some lighter. Love the Tomato and basil soup but my favourite are the garlic mushrooms. Well worth a visit for a delicious and affordable meal.

We didn't know this place existed as it's kind of easy to miss if you're shopping in Carlisle; tucked away at the back of the Greenmarket(the pedestrianised area in middle of Carlisle) It was quite quiet when we went, but lots of take outs being picked up. We started with tomato garlic pizza to share; just perfect and delicious. We then both had a choritzo and goat's cheese pasta dish, which again was delicious and served as a generous portion. The member of staff who attended our table was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. We plan to go back with the whole family soon.

Called in mid afternoon it was quiet for diners but plenty of takeaways and deliveries going out. We were served by Ellena who was very friendly and efficient. We ordered a garlic and cheese pizza for starters...it was huge piping hot with a crispy base. Delicious. I had the meatballs and my partner had chicken and prawn creamy tomato papperel. We got huge portions and it was the best pasta dish we've had for a long time. We couldn't eat it all so Ellena boxed it up for us to take home. We have supper tomorrow. Fabulous place cant recommended enough. We will be back. Thank you

Probably the best Italian I’ve tasted. Excellent service too. I’ve been several times now and the food is always 10/10. We had king prawns and Chicken pasta and tomato and garlic bread. We will be back

I visited the restaurant yesterday for lunch with my daughter after an appointment. My pasta salmon and prawn was honestly the most delicious pasta I have eaten for years. It was so we'll cooked and tasted amazing. The garlic pizza bread was also exceptional. I will be back soon thanks very much we have a lovely lunch!

Really good food. Had a side salad and spaghetti with aubergine sauce. It was very good. Will come back.

Fantastic service and food. Will definitely go again. :) mussels were fabulous! Highly recommend - visited October 2022.

I had the seafood risotto with a side salad. Food was delicious and well presented. Service was excellent. Great location. No negatives at all.

I love places like this! You know the feeling when you are totally fed up with finding a place to eat and walk into a totally random place? And it is just right?! At Alex’s Pasta Bar you’ll find a warm welcome, friendly service and a kind word. The food is ‘lekker’ and generous. Thank you for having us Alex!

I've eaten here here about 8 or 9 times this year already. Been with my dad , friends and stepdaughter at different times. Every meal has been excellent. Really fresh ingredients, delicious every time. The staff there are wonderful and the service is second to...

Four of us had lunch here. The place is simple/understated. The menu is straightforward and reasonably priced. We were served a a friendly, attentive lass. We all really enjoyed our food and would go again if we're ever in Carlisle. Recommended.

We decided to try a takeaway from Alex’s as we have eaten in the restaurant before and it was delicious. We were not disappointed as it was just as tasty as we have experienced in the restaurant. Proper Italian food and not the usual average...

Had a very good quality meal - excellent food, a good bottle of wine and very friendly service. My partner had pasta, I had chicken saltimbocca and we shared a good bottle of primitivo. There’s an upmarket restaurant next door but I doubt they would...

Absolutely lovely. The cafe/restaurant is quite small and cosy with additional outdoor seating. We were met with a lovely friendly smile, and told we could sit wherever we liked. The menu is easy to follow, with delicious sounding, very reasonably priced home cooked food. We...

Eaten here three nights in a row, excellent food, made to feel very welcome. Great atmosphere. Thoroughly recommended

Lovely little place to sit and get some delicious food. The staff were attentive, the service was great and the place was clean. The very reasonably priced menu has a great choice of pastas, pizzas and other pieces that I will definitely be back to...

After visiting when the place was just small take out only we popped in again now it's a sit-in. The service to be seated was prompt, our drink order was taken quickly and efficiently and delivered correctly and the menu has a strong variety. When...

First visit for us and 2 friends from Lancaster. Lovely welcome, delicious food, chef who clearly cares about the quality of the dishes he serves, staff very polite and attentive. Look forward to visiting again.

Just learnt of this place. Lovely lovely food and good service! Steak a bit pricy, as is all lately, but absolutely delicious and cooked to perfection.

Snap decision to book a table and go same evening. It was 8:30 on a Friday night and quieter than expected. Excellent service, from the moment we walked in. More on the menu than I expected for a new venture that has progressed from a...

Visited today with my sister, lovely food and really nice staff. The bistro is modern and chique, the menu has lots to choose from and it lets you pick the actual pasta you want with your meal! Also you can add extras to the recipe...

Visited today for a spot of lunch. Food was delicious and the staff are very nice, so obliging. Will definitely be back. Nice decor and atmosphere.