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Located just one and a half miles from Carlisle City Centre, Langdales Brasserie at the Carlisle Swallow Hotel is a warm and friendly place, giving guests a chance to savour good food amidst idyllic and comfortable surroundings. With a relaxed and warm ambience and an airy feel, diners can choose from the extensive menu which is prepared from fresh and locally sourced produce.

The bar, with its selection of fine wines and champagnes is an ideal setting in which to enjoy a relaxing pre-dinner drink before retreating to the restaurant, where guests are served dishes from the à la carte menu, prepared by an experienced staff.

Whether it is to unwind after a day's exploring or just to have a good time, the restaurant surrounded by the picturesque Scottish countryside is an ideal place to relax and rejuvenate.

Warm hospitality and traditional Italian cuisine make Casa Romana in Warwick Road popular with its regular clientele. A comprehensive menu, ample seating on two floors and attentive service make all the difference here. They also have a children's menu and a range of gluten-free options.

To begin with, there's mushrooms in a creamy garlic and white wine sauce, traditional prawn cocktail and spicy chicken casserole. Main course dishes include pork fillet medallions wrapped in Parma ham with a cheese and white wine sauce, chicken breast in a tomato sauce and pan fried tuna steak. If in the mood for a pizza, choose from Venezia, with ham and pineapple, Pescatore, with prawns, tuna, smoked mackerel and anchovy, Inglese, with ham, chicken and mushroom or Ultima, with salami, chicken, Cumberland sausage, pepperoni and bacon. A range of pasta and risotto dishes complete the mains selection. A tiramisu or hot chocolate fudge cake could make an attractive ending to the meal. A range of Italian whites and reds give liquid company along with champagne, rose and sparklers.