Reviews in Cumbria and Lake District

Great night on Thursday quiz night. Vibrant atmosphere and delicious curry.

Lovely meal in lovely surroundings. Staff attentive and polite. A very enjoyable experience. We wish we were local!

Utterly amazing food. Probably the best meal we’ve had in Carlisle. Such a great place for tapas and variety, and cooked to perfection. Staff could not be more attentive and helpful. Our new favourite place! THE best restaurant in Carlisle.

Great service. Very friendly staff and lovely food and drink ❤️

Great service Good menu especially including GF options Lovely country pub atmosphere

Food was lovely, the staff were lovely and polite. Nice relaxing meal with the family

The food was unbelievable, the steak pie is my favourite! I cannot fault the meal at all, although my starter never arrived, it was a blessing in disguise. The most awful part to be honest was the forgotten gift my mother in law to be got us, me and my partner had got engaged that morning. The Pheasant being normally one of our favourite places to eat. She had paid on for a bottle of champagne and some congratulations stuff as a surprise for us, which was not on our table upon arrival. After eating our meal and leaving we got a text to ask if we enjoyed our surprise, she was completely devastated. It was blamed on being busy - which I have seen it a lot busier. I am not sure on whether I will be returning again, knowing you could forget something on such a special occasion.

Food was excellent and catered for several allergies really well. Would certainly visit again

Absolutely brilliant experience. Initial greeting to the food. The cod chunks are to die for. Staff amazing and the owner goes out her way to talk to you. Nice wine and the other tapas was just as good. Will definitely be back. Thank you

Best restaurant in grasmere , everything was superb , would highly recommend

First time at Sage and Vine but not the last, food was lovely, staff were brilliant nothing to much trouble.

Excellent service, excellent price and lovely homemade food. Vegetarian dishes were also excellent.

The food was lovely, a nice atmosphere and the restaurant was a calm place

We’ve been coming here for years and it’s never disappointed. Both the food and front of house are exemplary. Delicious food and friendly, helpful waiting staff. The Eccles Cake must be tried - delish!

It’s just brilliant from start to finish, the atmosphere is always great, the food is delicious, the staff are fantastic, it’s by far my favourite place to eat in Carlisle.

We loved everything about this beautiful , cosy restaurant ! Menus had great local options and food was really good ! Service was super friendly and all staff members were attentive and lovely ! Indeed a gem of a place with fab food and great service ! Thank you so so much !

First visit, really impressed. Lovely food, great atmosphere and friendly service. Will be back soon!

Restaurant Review: Lewis’s Bistro – A Fantastic Dining Experience We recently had the pleasure of dining at Lewis’s Bistro, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly the outstanding quality of the food. We ordered the Chicken Supreme and the Lamb, and both dishes were cooked to perfection. The chicken was tender and flavorful, served with a rich, well-balanced sauce, while the lamb was beautifully prepared, full of depth and perfectly seasoned. The portion sizes were generous, leaving us fully satisfied without feeling overwhelmed. Service was another standout aspect of our visit. The staff were attentive, friendly, and efficient, ensuring we were well looked after throughout our meal. Food arrived promptly, and we appreciated the genuine warmth and professionalism of the team. The only small downside was being seated near the door, where it could get a little chilly when it opened. If possible, we’d recommend requesting a table further inside for a more comfortable experience. That said, this was a minor issue in what was otherwise a fantastic meal. Overall, Lewis’s Bistro delivers excellent food, great portion sizes, and top-tier service. We’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a high-quality dining experience.