Pretty good experience with the food. Ordered Masala Dosa, Chicken chilly and Mango milkshake. They provided pappadoms with a tamarind chutney for snacking during the waiting period for free which was surprising. The chicken_chilly and the Mango milk shake was really good.
Coming to Masala Dosa, We expected one large Dosa filled with masala which is the usual style of a typical restaurant whereas we got two dosas with masala as a side dish along with chutneys and sambar ( I believe it is sambar , tasted not like authentic sambar). We felt the Masala Dosa was overpriced for what they serve.
Overall a good experience with the food.
Note: They take only cash which was not written anywhere and had to go to the atm after having the food.
I will definitely visit them again for the Chicken chilly as I really liked it.
Lovely little family run cafe specialising in traditional English cafe fare and delicious Indian curries. Only place in Carlisle we could find for a curry on Saturday lunchtime.
Cafe Isabela has only opened quite recently, in the last 5 to 6 months, but the service was quick, friendly and professional.
The Jumbo breakfast was delicious, everything was cooked perfectly and the portions were very generous.
My colleague had a chicken Biryani which was very tasty also.
The owner then presented us with some delicious chocolate cake to finish.
All in all a lovely cafe with an exciting Indian twist!
Cafe Isabella
36 Lowther St, Carlisle CA3 8DH
This is about my 4th visit. Food is authentic Indian with Rodrigues being the Chef and owner.
I had Masala Dosa and Vada Pav. At my request the Chutney was milder than hot.
Everything was made fresh, tasted fresh and was good value.
I have seen that they got a bad rating over a year ago in 2022, but I saw nothing in the Cafe that reflects that description of poor floor coverings.
This cafe needs honest customers who want authentic Indian food.
Friendly and cosy café, tasty food and lovely staff. Prices are very reasonable also.
Absolutely amazing authentic Indian Curries, chippati and Puri breads. Beef Madras a personal favourite. English breakfasts also amazing. Lots to cater to all tastes. And the cakes, omg the cakes are to die for. Absolute little gem of a place. Visited every week since we discovered it. Family ran business, family are all very friendly.
They also make celebration cakes to order. Check them out on Facebook. Support your local businesses rather than national chains.
Looking forward to our next visit!
Cute little place with very nice staff. Big variety of great food at a very affordable price.
10/10 would recommend.
Lovely authentic Indian lunch but take cash with you
Very friendly little place.
Delicious Chana masala all authentic indian food cooked
Very reasonable prices we enjoyed an Indian version of scrambled eggs. Also do a nice fresh mango milkshake
Will visit again
A cosy cafe with great Indian food and tasty Cakes
Nice friendly atmosphere. Tasty sandwich. Would visit again
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