Casa Romana - Whitehaven in Copeland

This Italian is by far the best Italian food you will ever eat. We recently visited Sorrento expecting great Italian cuisine but, on the whole, were left very disappointed. The restaurants were more interested in a quick turnover than quality of food and good customer service. This is something that Casa Aroma has in spades - the food is delicious, the staff are always very friendly and can't do enough for you. I only wish there was a Casa Aromoa wherever we go in the world and it is the first place we go to when we get home for some delicious food.

Always love Casa, authentic reasonably priced tasty food, wonderful staff and generally a great night out. Can't fault it. It was busy on Friday night though so would recommend booking.

Had a great meal here while visiting Whitehaven. Very happy with our food! My friends birthday cake was a wonderful touch. Thank you

A lovely place to eat. Good food, great service and realistic prices ,especially happy hour. The staff go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your visit.

This conveniently placed restaurant was a real find. Nice surroundings, not over busy and room to be comfortable. Also easy access if you have some mobility issues. The staff were lovely and attentive without being too overbearing. Great choice of dishes. We both enjoyed our starters and mains. So fresh and tasty, it felt like someone had pride in their dishes, did not feel like bulk cooked. We were both too full for desert. There was a good range of reasonably priced wine and the bill seemed really good for the standard of food that we had eaten. We left feeling very happy. It would be a definite booking on our next visit.

Honestly, it was okay. I was expecting it to be better, I was expecting to be home made, or at least fresh brought pasta for the price. It was dried pasta. I make my own and it is inexpensive and relatively simple and something an Italian restaurante that charges £16.95 for a bowl of powdery mince and pasta, ought to really provide. The serving staff were lovely. I was disappointed with the food.

We ad a nice meal in pleasant surroundings . Service took a while due to a large party before us. We were hungry so frustrating, but staff were apologetic and friendly. The food was nice and tasty once it arrived.

Ordered a takeaway at bang on 5.30, opening time, z just had the basic chips, pizza and garlic pizza. Waited and hour and 20 minutes for delivery and when it came the chips were limp and not great. Kids enjoyed the pizza, but it was cold, the chips were actually hot though. Not the best food I’ve ever eaten and probably won’t order again. I appreciate it’s a busy Saturday night but jeez. My daughter loves the place and she’s a takeaway addict but wasn’t the best for me. The staff were polite when I rang and enquired where it was so not hate on them. Just wasn’t great food.

Restaurant had been recommended so we'd booked and glad we did as it was very busy even early evening on a Wednesday. The caponata was delicious - no idea how they get the deep brown colour and depth of taste when it's not made using browned meat but really enjoyed it.

Excellent Italian food with really good gluten-free options. The staff were very attentive, friendly and very knowledgable about the gluten-free requirements. The atmosphere was great and we would definitely visit again when next in Whitehaven.

We came for dinner on Friday night. We didn’t have a booking and the restaurant was fully booked, however, the lovely waiter managed to kindly squeeze us in. The service was excellent, all servers were so polite and friendly. The food was exceptional! The meatballs and calzone were 10/10 and the cheesecake desert was amazing. Best Italian meal we have had in a long time

Meal for 6 aged 2-70 years. Every one of us loved our meal. As a vegetarian I have arrabbiata pasta everywhere I go, but this was the nicest I’ve had! Food was delicious and staff were very friendly. If near Whitehaven I definitely recommend dining here.

Several visits here in 2022. Food consistently good and prompt friendly service. Reasonably priced too.

I visited here recently with my partner after being gifted a voucher for Christmas. We ordered the cheesy garlic bread as a starter to share and then I got the Polpette Alla Romana (rigatoni and meatballs in a tomato based sauce and cheese) and my partner got the calzone kiev. The sauce on my pasta dish I found to be really overpoweringly onion-y, but nice all the same. The meatballs are advertised as homemade but I’m not certain that they haven’t been frozen beforehand. My partner however really enjoyed his calzone. The food was nice but I felt a little average. I have been to this restaurant a number of times over the years and have certainly had nicer dishes in the past (the penne arrabbiata and the spaghetti & meatballs used to be delicious) but nowhere near as good on this occasion (the pasta, anyway). I would come back though and just try something different as the calzone went down really well - maybe a case of ordering the right thing?

We called in here after it was recommended by Moresby Hall, where we were staying. The service was very efficient and a great atmosphere. We ordered a sharing platter for starters and a seafood risotto and tagliatelle. The portions are huge and finished us off. No room for dessert even though they looked delicious. One of the best Italian meals we have ever had.You won’t be disappointed.

Superb Italian eatery in the centre of Whitehaven, for a Monday evening it was bustling so must be doing something right. A good range of menu items including pizza and pasta with some interesting variations on the standards and Godo value for money. I'll be...

Really tasty food. I had the chicken kebabs with mushroom risotto and it was very tasty. Staff were friendly and efficient. Nice place (look up!). Reasonably priced. Altogether a good meal.

Always welcoming, a lovely Italian menu of delicious food, a good wine list, attentive staff and not bank-breaking. Bustling and friendly

Wanting something other than pub food after a week of such fare, we looked at TripAdvisor and plumped for casa Roman. Glad we did. Welcomed nicely, good atmosphere, good service excellent kid's menu and great food (we had calzone). Our deserts were good too -...

A warm welcome and excellent menu. Clearly lots of Italian love put into the cooking and made very welcome. Good wine list too!

Other reviews mention the tired appearance of this restaurant and it is true: it needs some TLC. From the outside Casa A Roma looks faded and inside the impression that it’s had better days continues. Basically, a good clean and a lick of paint would...

Stopped here for an evening meal during a stay nearby. The service was very quick. Food was freshly cooked. My pizza was delicious. Slightly on the pricy side for the type of place but worth it.

We went to Casa last night, been a few times in the past and always had a lovely meal. However, it's been 12 months since our last visit...... The restaurant itself is tired, dirty and needs a good clean. We stuck to the tables, which...

First visit here for us and this is a great Italian restaurant. The service was super fast and the waitresses were friendly and helpful. We had starters and mains and shared each others and they were all excellent. Well worth visiting but as it’s fairly...

Had a lovely meal tonight with a group. We all enjoyed our food and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. The menu was excellent and one of our table was gluten free and was really impressed with the selection she could have. Brilliant, will...

Stunning food. The carbonara is gorgeous and my husband had the meatballs and garlic bread tonight. He said it was really tasty. The tiramisu is the best we’ve ever had. The staff are always so attentive and nice. They always make a fuss of our...

Had booked a table a few days before our stopover in Whitehaven. The booking was confirmed and we were looking forward to our meal. However, when we arrived the restaurant was closed. I rang the number and we heard the phone ringing inside but nobody...

There is a very impressive menu. There were three of us and we would all give this restaurant five stars. The food is superb and the service was friendly and efficient. Well recommended.

Arrived soaking wet and were nonetheless made very welcome by the excellent staff. Very good meal, warm ambiance in attractive setting. Reputedly Whitehaven’s finest!

Casaroma is a great restaurant. Plenty of choice of food for all tastes. Efficient service, nothing was too much trouble. Good ambiance. Would recommend making a booking as it is was busy when we went.

This meal was to celebrate our wedding anniversary . All staff were very welcoming. Food was served very quickly and was everything I would expect from authentic Italian food which was extremely delicious. Portion sizes were just right. Would highly recommend if you are in...

We walked round after the rugby trying to find somewhere to eat and stumbled across this place. We were setting without a booking even though they were bust and served promptly. The garlic bread with cheese to start was excellent and my pizza had the...

Six of us had a brilliant meal at Casa, the food and service was exceptional. We had all diets catered for including gluten free and dairy free. It was a lovely warm and busy atmosphere and we'd definitely all eat there again. Fantastic food and...

Came in very last minute due to long drive from Birmingham. All staff were very welcoming. Food was served very quickly and was everything I would expect from authentic Italian food which was extremely delicious. Portion sizes were just right. Would highly recommend if you...

Had a fantastic night - 13th Feb 22 food was beautiful, each course was well presented and tasted Devine. staff were lovely. Great atmosphere. Will be back again in July. Would highly recommend.

Party of ten. Work do, food and drinks. Food was exceptional. Would of preferred better drinks on draft but overall brill night

Food was delicious and staff was friendly. We had dinner at Casa Roma both starters and mains were delicious, if your in Whitehaven it's a must for dinner. Definitely coming back!

One of the best gluten free pizzas I have ever eaten followed by gluten free sticky toffee pudding. Friendly and efficient service too- highly recommended. Situated by St. Nicholas's church tower.

Ten of us booked for a family celebration last night(06/10/21), Seated right away, service was excellent, staff very attentive and polite, all starters, mains and desserts came out at the same time, everything piping hot and delicious. Every single seat in the restaurant was occupied,...

Dinner for 4 with family. Enjoyed Anti pasti starter and mains of pasta/pizzas/lasagne/ seafood risotto. Attentive friendly service. Good pricing. Authentic food. Cosy setting. Would highly recommend.

Lovely evening meal in pleasant surroundings. Service a little slow when busy. A slight misunderstanding on our order was sorted out straight away.

We had a wonderful meal here and gluten-free needs were effortlessly catered for. When next in the area I will certainly return!

Staying in nearby Frizington for a short break in the Lakes, this was a convenient hostelry for evening meals, and it says much that we went back a second time. The service is friendly, attentive and helpful. The food is delicious and very authentic, with...

My wife and I popped in for an early dinner, were welcomed and shown to our table. Perfect service all the way through. Food was absolutely fantastic. Grilled Haloumi and muscles for starters, Pizza and sea food tagliatelle for mains. All the food was delicious,...

We waited over half an hour for one course only. No apology and we could n ot catch the waiter's attention to ask why. One couple came in about ten minutes after us and were served directly after we were given ours. The waiter and...

Me and my daughter just had dinner here, brilliant for those of us who are gluten free! Fabulous food, great surroundings (even downstairs) and the staff are great, Thomas is particularly lovely, thank you so much!

Brilliant service. A great find. Can recommend the tagliatelle spagnola, my favourites all in one dish. The service was welcoming and they were polite.

Excellent quality takeaway tbh Italian just doesn’t excite me. Perhaps it’s because the mark up on pizza is so very obvious but the teenagers like it and I have to say this was the best. Terrific pizza and the sauce with the calzone was the best I’ve tasted. We were visiting the area. If we return, I would certainly love to try the a la carte. Friendly efficient service. Thank you

I pre ordered a take away to be delivered from here and it came 30 mins later. Food is really good quality Italian food, a bit pricy but worth it! The delivery driver was friendly and will deffo order again.

We visited here at the weekend and had a lovely time. The food was so good and the staff were lovely. Would definitely return when we are back in the area.

Really great food, could not fault it. The sea food tagliatelle was exceptional, all very reasonably priced including the wine.

We booked by phone was told table near door but wasn’t told door would be open so door kept getting left open so I closed as was a bit cold.Any how the waitress started to tell me it had to be left open after a while I asked to speak to owner which I doing when the same cocky mouthie waitress said look she’s behind bar & she shouldn’t be.Basically the customer is not always right in their eyes.Wouldn’t recommend the place & food wasn’t really all that nice so it’s a for me

Had a fantastic meal, staff very polite ,would recommend. Booked in advance. Could not fault, will be returning

We visited on a Monday with no booking and were very obligingly found a table. Just over a week later on a Thursday we arrived again with no booking and again they fitted us in. All the usual Italian dishes but a few more unusual ones. Penne position, fusiliers salumieri salmon fillet all very good. Great service, very friendly staff.

My husband & I visited Casa a Roma on our 1st night here in Whitehaven. It was excellent. The food was most enjoyably so much so that we have since been back again in our week stay here. Staff are friendly & the COVID measures are all set up leaving you feeling very safe.

For such a small venue it seemed so loud and yet not many people in.We were greeted and shown to a table and ordered drinks, lovely all settled, ohh no the mangers told me I've put you on the wrong table we need to move you.Off we popOnce ordered the food arrived we were not disappointed.Both great portions and so tasty. The Spagnola was one of the best dishes I've tasted and was packed with meat and a little kick of chilli.Great price, great food, good service just a shame about the noise.

Very friendly welcome and extremely helpful staff. The food arrived quickly and was hot and very tasty. Nothing was too much trouble . Plenty of selection for Vegans too. There were three of us and we had starters mains and coffee. Will definitely return when in the area again. TIP Add tye spinach side to the mushroom pasta it really works well together.

My partner is a vegan and in most places she can typically only choose form a few converted dishes. In Casa A Roma they have a whole separate vegan menu! Thomas recommended fusilli al funghi and roast pepper risotto - both very delicious! We went there yesterday and coming back tonight for more.Place was packed so make sure you book in advance. Regarding covid, the place was spotless and I've seen the staff sanitising each table after the guests.

This was a carb loading meal in preparation for our C2C cycle so it was important we had a good one! Well it was excellent! I can never resist a Calzone and this one was lovely as was the Lasagne and spot on with the server’s recommendation. (Service excellent)Covid 19 secure and no worries at all about attendance

We’d cycled from Carlisle & was greeted in a Professional & friendly service. The food was AMAZING & great wine too highly recommend this place!

Fantastic food and friendly staff! Lovely little restaurant with great atmosphere. All food was fresh and full of flavour. Even fussy friends loved the food and all staff were welcoming and friendly. 10/10 would go again.

So this time last year we were in Rome. For various reasons this year's holiday was in Whitehaven. This was our meal out on our last night and I have to say the Italian food was better than any of the meals I ate in Rome! Really one of the best Italian meals I've had. Would definitely recommend and if we are back in the area we will be back again.

Managed to get a last minute booking on Saturday and was so glad we got in. Food was outstanding and staff were really friendly. Would definitely return 👌

Had a lovely meal here last week. The restaurant are doing eveything they can to adhere to the new rules. All tables and chairs are sanitised after each guest has left. Can highly recommend.

Casa a Roma is a little gem in our home town. This is our only Italian restaurant for miles & we love it. ❤️From the minute you walk through the door. You are greeted with a Lovely warm welcome and this just continues throughout.The Food is Totally FABULOUS and great prices. Quick service. C19 rules apply. I can not recommend Casa a Roma enough. Everyone must go & Enjoy this experience x See you all soon

Just eaten here this evening. Excellent food that won’t disappoint. Coupled with superb service from the staff, made for a very very enjoyable evening. You really can’t go wrong here, we’re not local, just in the Lakes on holiday, so an excellent find if your up this way.

We visited Whitehaven on a girls trip and visited Casa a Roma after finding it online as on of the places to visit. We were impressed with the Menu including the gluten free options (two of us with severe Gluten allergies) including Pizza, Pasta and Garlic Bread.We ordered cocktails (lots of them) and the service was fantastic. So quick and they made sure we were all happy.Lovely function room downstairs with Music!We enjoyed the food, service and atmosphere so much the first night, we went back again on our last night! The staff were so friendly, accommodating and made the evening and our holiday so special for us.Thank you to the Manager and the staff for the perfect service. We’ve found our new favourite place and we’ll make sure to come back when we return to Cumbria.Thank you again!Ellie (Lauren, Ellie, Lois, Mollie and Ellie)

We visited this restaurant twice whilst we visited Cumbria. We was due to go to Ibiza but due to COVID we had to make a last minute trip and Casa aroma made us feel like we could’ve been abroad! They made both visits so welcoming, amazing food and drinks. Could not be happier with our visits. If I am ever in the area again I will definitely be visiting again! Highly recommended 10/10

We came to Casa a Roma on our first night of our trip up to Cumbria and the food and staff was just amazing, so amazing we just had to come back a second time!! We have two people in our party who are gluten free and there were so much option they were able to adapt almost every dish! Our party of five were meant to be going to Ibiza but due to COVID we were unable to go, we made the staff aware and they allowed us to use their function room on the second visit. If we are ever in the area again we wouldn’t hesitate to go back! Could not recommend enough!!! Thank you so much.

We went to Casa a Roma on our first night of a cottage ‘hen do’ to Cumbria, the food was so good and the staff were so welcoming we had to come again last night, we told the staff that we were originally going to Ibiza but the trip had been cancelled due to covid. They let us use their function room and I can honestly say the hospitality of this restaurant made our holiday. If I’m ever in the area again I will 100% be returning. Fantastic.

Were looking for a meal out in the Whitehaven area that would offer good quality food at a reasonable price and the Casa A Roma delivered. Our two small children were treated with courtesy and humour and the service on a busy Friday evening was spot on. The food was generously proportioned and absolutely delicious with my eldest son raving about the Calzone Kiev.If you are in the Whitehaven area then this is definitely a restaurant to consider.

Beautiful atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing food. I couldn't fault anything about our meal here. Everyone was happy, 10/10

We love this little Italian in Whitehaven, the food is always hot and delicious, staff are so friendly and attentive and it has a lovely authentic Italian feel. 100% recommend this place, plus with coronavirus restrictions they were taking many actions to prevent where they could which is a lot better than other restaurants! Make a visit if you can ☺️

We went for the lasange and the calzone. Beautiful food and good portions. Very good indeed. The Kiev calzone was probably one of the best I have had

Second week running we have had dinner delivered. Absolutely lovely both weeks. The meat is do tender and tasty. Beef and lamb. £3 delivery to Egremont is good value.This week exceeded expectations as delivery was 30 minutes early too. Not s problem to us at all.

Lovely food, and good quality great staff. Great vegan menu as well. Would totally recommend this place. Nothing is too much trouble for the staff

Food was lovely as always but we're were disappointed with the service, although those around us were well attended too. Unfortunately we won't be rushing back.

Visited with 4 others, hadn't been featured a few months. We had the Xmas menu and 2 courses for £19.95. Two of us had the cannelloni, which is one of my Casa favourites, other other mains chosen were spaghetti, pasta arrabbiata, and chicken risotto. We all liked the mains. I had Tiramisu and my friends had Apple crumble that they didn't like and were offered Tiramisu which one took. The house Merlot was as good as usual and the coffee excellent.

I ordered takeaway with a friend. I got cannelloni and carbonara and my friend ordered calzone. My cannelloni was basic, however quite nice despite the meat being dry. Friends calzone was bland and my carbonara was THE worst carbonara I’ve ever had. I would say I’m a carbonara fanatic and it should be made with egg and Parmesan.... NOT CREAM. The dish was made from a cream based sauce, however tasted of nothing, not even cream, basically tasted like water, but not wet. The only thing I could really taste was a faint whisper of pepper. There was no Parmesan in it whatsoever. I was really looking forward to it, but in all honesty it puts Italian cuisine to shame and someone needs to hurry up and open a new Italian restaurant.

Just been Casa for tea tonight, place was chock a bloc, but still found us a table. Staff were brilliant from start to finish, we all tried a different choice from the menu, all had 3 courses, everyone was delighted with everything. Great experience again. 5**

This week it was my birthday and my better half treated us to a night out in the town. From the moment we stepped inside the restaurant until the time (2-1/2 hours later) we left, the staff and the service were superb. A bottle of chilled Italian Chardonnay accompanied our forage through the menu and our eventual selection of a plate of olives, with an olive oil and balsamic dip and chunks of bread, together with deep fried whitebait as our shared starter.Initially, the restaurant echoed to the noisy cackle of young children – well, it’s was ‘happy-hour’ – but as the evening wore on and those families were replaced by more mature diners, the acoustics became more harmonious as we settled into our main courses:Skipping through the pages of pasta and pizza selections, sea bass in a creamy prawn sauce with spinach and Italian roast potatoes was my choice and sautéed salmon (minus the original Palma ham wrapping) in a Chardonnay and pesto sauce, also with spinach and Italian roast potatoes was my partner’s preference; both dishes were very good.As a solid, down-to-earth family orientated restaurant with neutral decor, it meets all the pre-requisites, but that puts it between a rock-and-a-hard place when it comes to a romantic venue for couples – dimmed lighting and some light Italian classical music in the background might engender ‘lady-and-the-tramp’ spaghetti entanglements.

Staff very pleasant and helpful,food very nice we now go regular on Sundays.They do vegan as well as veggy food as well.

We were having a long weekend away in Workington but unfortunately could not find a nice restaurant open on Sunday evening but found Casa A Roma on the internet and it was worth making the round trip of 18 miles.The staff were very pleasant and our meals tasty and plentiful !Although the restaurant is in an attractive period property and is quite nicely decorated it is somewhat let down by the rather utilitarian furniture & bright lighting which do not make for a cosy ambience so typical of Italian restaurants.

We dropped in on a Tuesday evening and were rewarded with a great menu and delicious food. Staff were attentive and knowledge about the menu. We had a lovely meal and the final bill was extremely reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed the meal and will definitely go back next time we are in the area.

One our favourite eating places in Whitehaven. Attentive service, wide menu choice and good wine list. Delicious food in nice surroundings.

Went for our first anniversary and the food was lovely will definitely be back excellent service and friendly staff

It has been such along time since I have dined here and cant think why. The food was fantastic, the staff were friendly and served promptly and the decor is perfect for the establishment.

A super fine food place. They make all effort to customize dishes to your choice. The staff is extremely helpful, Okan particularly is very efficient. We had our lunch day before yesterday and today, 1st September.

Perfectly adequate Italian with a decent choice of food and nice service. Somewhere to eat rather than a place to seek out.

Ducked in here with the other half. A nicely presented and cozy Italian restaurant. We grabbed a focaccia starter and a penne positano main each. Food was delicious and very reasonably priced for the quality. My other half enjoyed the Italian wine, they also had draught beer available. Two very pleasant waitresses greeted/served us. Wanted to go back during our stay in the Lakes but sadly did not have time.

Wonderful meal, at good price. Almost all of the food made fresh, even the pasta. Atmosphere good, and first class service. Will definitely visit again next time we are in town.

Wow what an amazing place the food was sensational, the place was packed the atmosphere was really good, the staff attentive and welcoming, I would highly recommend that you book a table in advance. The steak is divine.

This restaurant had a great atmosphere when we ate there last week as a large group. We where served quickly and the food was amazing! The seafood sharing starter was a particular favorite and had loads on it! The whitebait was to die for. Would 100% recommend.

Very helpful and friendly staff service excellent spotlessly clean great food and relaxed atmosphere

We were given a warm and friendly welcome. There were several couples in the restaurant just after 6p.m. We shared the seafood antipasti which was good. The wine choices were good and my wife had a pinot grigio and I had a blonde beer. My sea bass was the best that I've ever had in an Italian. My wife had a gluten free seafood tagliatelle which was great. I will return next time we visit Whitehaven.

Great food, great service. Although the web app said they may be closed (8.30pm), they were open and the kitchen was open (and willing to cook!!!) until 11pm which is practically unbelievable in England.

When in Whitehaven I like to support this business which has a nice atmosphere. However, when I visited recently and the following day reviewed my £125 bill I was disappointed to find I'd been charged £5.95 gor a bowl of plain pasta for an 11 month old baby.

Sunday night in Whitehaven, monsoon weather outside, this place was like a beacon for us wanting an evening meal. Food ok, although one meal was said to have been a bit bland with tasteless sauce, but apart from that, nothing to complain about. Staff fine.

Went for dinner this evening. Food was to die for. Service was excellent, and the atmosphere is very relaxing. If you haven’t been, you’re missing out.

My wife and other family members rang u with just a hours notice and they fitted us in, the food was excellent as usual, the staff were more than helpful and suggested items on the menus that we might like, all in all, a superb evening out with superb food