David's Restaurant in Carlisle

Best dining experience. We had 3 course mid week Menü and it was simply fantastic. We will definitely be back very soon . Thank you Chris

Absalutley fantastic family meal last night! Simply the BEST service and atmosphere unbeatable

My partner and I had an amazing meal here. I ordered the meatball starter, he ordered the crab cakes, both great portions. Chicken for our main, once again, delicious and great portions. Service was lovely, we felt very welcome. Will be back again soon.

Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen obwohl wir zu früh im Restaurant waren. Wir wurden herzlich und zuvorkommend bedient. Sehr gutes und frisches Essen. Ein richtig gutes Steak wie selten in Schottland.

Absolutely excellent food and very friendly service. The Surf and Turf special was a delight and my wife's lamb superb

Brilliant. Purely brilliant. The food fast, but not too fast so once you’ve finished it there another meal before your comfortable. High quality and tasted like heaven on your tongue-whatever your having it didn’t matter. After being there once, couldn’t help but coming back again m. It seemed to just have gotten better! Drinking glasses clean, the drinks themselves beautiful. Deeply suggest going there, you will not regret it. The staff are friendly and you can have a nice conversation with them. I find this type of place warming and welcoming. It’s just lovely, each thing comes from the heart.

We were given a gift voucher for 60th birthday present, so decided to opt for lunch. Food was very nice but we felt that both the pea & sorrel soup (starter) and lamb (main) was over seasoned with salt. Paid extra for fillet steak as it was my birthday treat. The steak was nicely cooked and good, but not exceptional. I thought it disappointing that the carrot & coriander puree was merged into gravy, so was barely even visible. No vegetables are given as an extra, it's literally just what is mentioned on the menu that is served. Anything extra is a side dish and is an extra charge. We enjoyed our lunch, but for us, it's a special occasion venue that we'd probably only visit occasionally. The food was all good, but not great value for money, it's more of a place to indulge yourself for a special treat. We needed to spend an extra £20 on top of the £60 voucher, to cover one glass of house wine each , starter and main (no dessert)....oh and the £7 extra for fillet steak.

David's is our restaurant for special occasions. We booked for an early table and we were lucky to have the first choice and took the window table in the front room. My partner is gluten intolerant and prefers fish - there's always some fish on the menu that's super. The starters we had was the salmon mousse timbale, and the figs with brie. The Salomon was out of this word, and the figs made a refreshing change. For mans I had the gnocchi with tomato sauce, and my partner had the sea bream. Chips on the side as well - they were awesome - used those to scoop up the tomato sauce. We downed the whole bottle of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc - I need to ask for the label. Dessert was the bailey crème Brule. Altogether a very nice balance of dishes - not too much. We enjoyed the relaxing atmosphere, and we'll be booking again. One of the best dining experiences you'll have in Carlilse - esp. for romantic couples dinners ;-).

Lamb was lovely and tender but too much mince sauace

Great meal on a Wednesday afternoon. Pleasent welcome, place nice and busy. Food was exactly as listed, very good. Would visit again.

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!

Been here a few times now. Definitely one of the top, if not the top restaurant in Carlisle. Excellent food and service. Had the special surf and turf this time. 3 lobster varieties and a perfectly cooked fillet steak.

Incredible dinning experience, still the best in Carlisle for Steak. Had the haddock scotch egg, which came with curried mayo that was the perfect balance. The steak came with a crispy crocquet, carrot puree and roasted tomato's. The steak was huge and melted in the mouth. Was too full for desert..... but with the quality so far, had to give it a go. Sticky toffee pudding was a perfect ending to the meal.

Delicious well presented food with plenty of choices for each course, so will have to return to sample more. Great Prosecco Cocktails also. The staff were very friendly and attentive. All round lovely meal.

This restaurant is special, we had the most delicious meal here on our recent visit to Carlisle. The menu has a good selection of good food made with fresh, quality ingredients. We both chose the Figs with Brie to start and Lamb Sous Vide for mains, both were fantastic. The meals were very reasonably priced too. The service attentive but not intrusive. The restaurant itself is beautiful, comfortable and stylishly decorated. I highly recommend this restaurant when visiting Carlisle.

We are not local so used Tripadvisor to locate a restaurant in Carlisle. We were so impressed with both the food and service. I can highly recommend it for a special meal in lovely surroundings.

Amazing Food, Atmosphere and service. The service was excellent, we were greeted at the door where our booking was confirmedand then we were taken to our table, Staff were excellent, very efficient and alsways served with a smile. The food was very well presented and tasted amazing, such an amazing place, will definitely be returning, my daughter even commented on the music being great. Thanks for a great evening meal.

Superb menu, food, technique, presentation, setting and charming host. What more can one say! So sorry to say we do not live in Carlisle as this would be our favorite. Thank you Chris.

Very tasty well presented food. We enjoyed every single dish and would happily revisit and order every dish again. I have payed much more for much less

Davids is definitely the place to go for high quality food & friendly staff. I only tend to go for lunchtime but the quality of food is excellent, great value for money & the staff are so friendly & welcoming. Great to go for a special occasion

Fabulous service and lovely ambience. Starters were absolutely delicious. I’d go back just for the smoked haddock scotch egg! The Brie stuffed figs were also a favorite at our table. Mains were nice, but two member of our party felt the sauce on their dishes were far too salty.

Called in for lunch on Saturday, the 27th, and the food and service were top-notch. Highly recommended, and I had a great local beer to compliment my beef fillet 😉 👍

Great restaurant, delicious food. Friendly staff and nicely decorated. Definitely worth a visit. Reservation recommended.

Really enjoyed our meal, we will be back. Great host and location.

Wow! Amazing food. First timers to this place we were blown away by the quality of the food. Chesse souffle and steak cooked to perfection. Great job guys, keep it up 👌

Had a lovely lunch with my friend today. David's is now open for lunch Tuesday to Saturday great news

We had a meal here tonight. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The atmosphere was quiet enough to be able to have a good conversation with gentle background music which made for a relaxing evening. The menu was varied enough to give a good choice but not too much choice which can be confusing. We had the table to ourselves all evening and didn't feel at all pressured to finish and leave. The food was amazing, delicious and just the right sized portions. We came in stressed , but left relaxed and happy. We will definitely be back.

Had two lovely meals at David's over the Easter weekend highly recommend, also stopped at the Halston which was also first class also had a couple winners at Carlisle racecourse.

Lovely evening and the food was excellent. Many thanks. J & K Heaney.

Great dining experience. Had a lovely chat with the owner after food who shared a little of the building's history and it's most recent renovations. We went for three courses and all were delicious. My partner enjoyed a perfectly cooked steak and I had an unusual but very tasty cod wrapped in Parma ham. A cosy ambience of gentle conversations in warm soft lighting.

An enjoyable lunch at Davids would recommend.

My wife and I went to David's last night and it was EXCELLENT. We had a gift voucher from our son and we finally got chance to use it last night. The decor of the restaurant is lovely , we received a very warm welcome and the food was simply EXCELLENT, I had the best Steak I have ever had. High quality ingredients, cooked well and expertly presented. The service was excellent, friendly and very professional. Thank you to everyone involved at David's for making our first visit so memorable, we look forward to returning again as soon as we can .

The best food we have ever eaten! In the cleanest & cosiest place too. We have been to David's twice now, the second time for Valentines Day and the atmosphere was fabulous. The staff can't do enough for you and are so polite and professional too. We can't wait to visit again. Thank you!

We got a Gift Voucher for Christmas, so this was my first visit to David’s ….and it did not disappoint- The waitress/Host was lovely, the food outstanding…and we will definitely be back

Nothing to write home about. Was expecting more .

We came for dinner last saturday 20th January 2024. We were here in Carlisle for a 70th birthday celebration with family & friends.The food was excellent,the service was attentive and prompt without being intrusive.The prices for starters,mains and desserts were all very fair and reasonably priced.The staff were professional ,polite and very welcoming.This restaurant is a fine dining experience with a very calm, ambient and relaxing atmosphere .'Thank you' so much for making our evening so enjoyable and memorable.

Atmosphere little lacking but who wants loud music and noisy people when eating great food

A gem of a restaurant. Beautiful food, service and quality

Thanks to Chris and staff for a lovely meal excellent best restaurants in Carlisle thanks ally Armstrong

Recently went with friends for Xmas Get together- table booked for 1.30 pm, and at 3.00 pm told we couldn’t have more than one more bottle of wine as they wanted to clear table!! At 3.30 pm literally forced out!! Hardly had time for dessert and never offered coffee etc!! Spent over £350 and never told when booking we only had table for 2 hrs!! Staff putting on coats as we were ushered out at 3.30 pm, Food lovely but lunch ruined and we all felt like we had chosen the wrong venue!! Disappointing!!

Would recommend the evening as service and Atmosphere made it enjoyable

5 star all the way, amazing food and excellent service.

Lovely restaurant, attentive service. Starters excellent, mains good, small problem which was quickly dealt with, very good dessert. Was happy to pay full price and tip, however would have expected a small discount due to previous problem. Would still eat here again though.

We ate here for my daughter's masters graduation, everything was excellent 5/5 for the service atmosphere and most of all the food. I will definately return to Davids.

Returned again and enjoyed the Smoked Haddock Scotch Egg (lovely depth of flavor) followed by the Chicken Schnitzel, and finally the Crème Brulee. Consistently good

Fantastic food as always, it’s always a real treat to go we love it! Best restaurant in Carlisle bar none!

Had a nice meal. Good sevice and atmosphere. Will go again

Best fine dining experience in Carlisle. The food is amazing. High quality ingredients and food you just done get elsewhere. It’s gorgeous. Always have an amazing experience here.

Brilliant food as always. Service was friendly and conscientious. Would highly recommend to all

Lovely presentation, excellent service, friendly informative staff

Definitely the best food that I’ve eaten on my many visits to Carlisle. Nice atmosphere, delicious food and attentive service, we will definitely return.

Superb evening, lovely food. Would recommend to anyone.

This is our go to restaurant in Carlisle. Excellent service and even better quality food. No matter what is on the menu, you are always guaranteed a brilliant meal. Second to none, and would recommend to anybody looking for a fine dining experience in the area.

A wonderful dining experience for three friends celebrating joint special birthdays.

Chris is a perfect host, you feel like beeing welcomed in a living room and the best: try the fillet steak, if the season allows as surf & turf! We ordered 4times rare and they all arrived as requested and hot. The lobster was split into 3 dishes, thermidor, fried and a nice tail covered in herby butter, delicious! We also had a nicely balanced cheesboard as well as cheesecake and the key lime cake. Fantastic. Try for yourself, we can absolutely recommend.

Very cute, lovely and relaxing restaurant. Staff were very friendly and the food was delicious, expertly presented and well proportioned. Would absolutely come back if in the area.

Superb cuisine at its best. You have to try this place.

Very good service, delicious food, celebrated my MBA there!

This place is a hidden gem the owner is very passionate about his food very engaging with customers and very good on price food were excellent and amazing definitely going again and will now become a regular

I hadn't been in about 15 years but it blew my last amazing visit out of the water. Service is bubbly, friendly and relaxed. The menu is fantastic....get the lobster. The key lime pie is delicious. I'd like to see more options for the mock tails and a creme brulee on the menu. But it's perfect anyway. We will definitely be back for another meal.

Carlisle is a vibrant modern city with great food and drink venues. Case in point, Davids Restaurant, situated in the center of the historic city of Carlisle in a Victorian townhouse, is a comfortable, elegant restaurant offering the best fine dining. Davids was established in March 2000 by David Wilson and David Humpston; after running a successful cafe/bistro for 10 years, they decided to move on to fine dining. In 2002 they recruited Chris Austin as Head Chef, and with David & Davids's knowledge and experience in the hospitality industry, coupled with Chris' drive and passion, the restaurant thrived. After 10 years, both Davids were looking to retire, and Chris Austin took over the restaurant in August 2010. He continues to achieve the highest customer satisfaction levels by maintaining high-quality ingredients from local suppliers. A wide range of menus and food choices change throughout the year to capture the seasonal ingredients' quality. The best local produce is used throughout the menus to guarantee fresh and tasty dishes, providing guests with the highest quality dining experience. Davids prides itself in going the extra mile to cater to any dietary needs. After being open for over 10 years, the restaurant has many regular customers and visitors to this historic city who drop in while walking Hadrian's Wall or on a day trip on the Settle – Carlisle rail journey. Whatever your reason for visiting, you won't be disappointed. So whether you're looking for a business lunch, a romantic dinner, or a celebratory meal, Davids offers the perfect setting.

By far the best food we have ever had. Will definitely be returning. Cosy setting, friendly staff & delicious food. Thankyou for a wonderful evening.

Excellent meal and service from Chris.all courses we had were beautiful.definitely be back

Absolutely Amazing food at Davids's Restaurant. The service was outstanding and atmosphere was so relaxed. I would highly recommend and will certainly return.

By far the best meal out we have ever had. The quality of the food and the way it was presented was exceptional. If you’ve never been to this restaurant, you’re missing a treat.

Fantastic meal, the food, the service, everything was perfectly cooked and presented beautifully. Can’t wait to return back soon. 5 ⭐️

Love this place. Fabulous food, great service (the throat lozenges were great)

Thank you for making our evening perfect. We enjoyed our meals and the service was excellent. Thank you very much from the Dougan family

I was skeptical, but the hype is real, I have just finished the set lunch menu and it was outstanding, we had smoked Salmon salad for starter, fillet steak for main and the Nutella cheesecake to share. Each meal was exquisite and could not have been better. The fillet steak was medium rare to perfect and one of the most tender I have had, the Nutella cheesecake was light yet rich so a perfect finish to the meal. I also had a local ale and table water which were nice and clean. Overall outstanding and I now understand why everyone goes here, we will return for an evening meal soon.

Really well cooked food; a good selection of wine and beer; very friendly and welcoming service. The menu is short and made up of the usual favourites, but they are all prepared with care and skill. The crab cakes were delicious and came with a perfectly spiced Thai sauce. The sticky toffee pudding was light in texture, but had a deep, rich dark treacle flavour. Lots of fun. Go there.

Old world charm and excellent food!

Great host. Good food. Sticky toffee pudding delicious.

Lovely restaurant can't fault it in any way. Food divine!!

The food is amazing & the staff very friendly & welcoming.

Went for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and can not recommend it highly enough. Looked after by Alison brilliantly, nothing was too much trouble and the food was excellent again. We look forward to the next time!

What a lovely meal we had at David's last night. Lovely host and food has to the highest standard. Highly recommend this delightful restaurant.

What an amazing experience we had at David's restaurant! For starters I had sweet potato leek and garlic soup and lisa had smooth duck liver parfait. For mains I had roast stuffed chicken breast/grilled lakeland fillet steak. The food was beautiful 10/10 the staff were very polite and the atmosphere was perfect. David's is a little gem and I will definitely be going back!

Be under no illusions- THIS is the best food you will find in Carlisle, hands down. I’m Carlisle born and bred. My dad is an accomplished chef- I know good food when I taste it. Book in here for a higher level of dining experience than you will have anywhere else in Carlisle. True say.

Always a very nice lunch at David's. Wish we lived in Carlisle, we'd go for dinner!

Excellent food but wine a tad expensive by the glass.

Lovely food and great service for mum's 80th birthday meal

Christmas lunch - Food was nice & hot but, the staff didn't seem to know what they had & what they didn't have! We were told they only had Carlsberg 0% - when it arrived the girl said "here's your 2 red wines & San Miguel 0%"!! Before ordering coffee we asked if they had sweeteners & the answer was "yes". The coffees arrived but not the sweeteners - the girl bringing the coffee didn't think they had sweeteners. Turned out they did but, it didn't matter as we sent the coffees back. You could almost see the bottom of the cup through them & they tasted like dishwater!! The staff reckoned that perhaps the beans in the machine needed renewed! Surely things like this should be checked automatically?

Thought the staff looked a bit untidy, would have looked better dressed nicely.

We were celebrating my birthday and gad heard this was a really nice restaurant so was surprised to see the Christmas menu only available in November

Wonderful surroundings, wonderful welcoming staff, and such delicious food

I hadn't been to David's for ages-and wasn't disappointed. The food was gorgeous, good choice with generous portions. Service was brilliant and friendly. Won't leave it as long next time.

With having 5star⭐️ ratings not disappointed, food hot beautiful and well presented, Steak delicious just the way you ask for it ,shame we had to leave early ,definitely a return to taste Christmas menu ,and host couldn't be any better .

Really enjoyed our meal at David's. New to carlisle, so trying all the restaurants and this one is highly rated and highly recommended

Excellent food…great ambience and friendly service….really enjoyable and a quality restaurant….

Delicious food. Second time we've been here and just as good as before. Lovely venue with lovely staff.

A fantastic restaurant. Great food and staff. Thank you.

Excellent food, highly recommend. I think they could have topped it by offering to take coats or jackets as this was classed as fine dining but was very good food, the cheese cake was excellent

Beautiful meal fantastic service was a beautiful evening x chris and staff very attentive xxx thank you

Had the fillet steak, one of the best I've had 😋😋

We had our wedding meal here and could not fault anything.. the surf and turf is a must!!!

Zeer 70th's . Keuken perfect. Verse producten. Snelle bediening.

Really enjoyed the food, quality food well presented. Very friendly owner / manager.

What an amazing place. First class from entering to service to omg the food was wonderful. Thank you for making our birthday night special well done xx Will be back again.

One Carlisle's leading restaurants and for good reason

Beautiful restaurant in every respect. The staff were very polite and professional, we enjoyed a good conversation with the waitress as it was a quiet lunchtime. The surroundings are beautiful and relaxing, very classy. The food was stunning to say the least. The crispy chicken was spectacular, so full of flavour and a very good portion size. This is the 3rd time I have dined here and I have never been disappointed. I would fully recommend David's to anyone visiting the city, its a memorable place to visit.