Christmas is always a busy time of year. The gift shopping, wrapping, shopping for food and of course, cooking your Christmas dinner; there’s lots to do and lots to plan, so if you can’t be bothered cooking, who could blame you?

Nothing can be quite as cathartic as ordering a takeaway after a long, busy day. But knowing which takeaway to get can be a challenge, especially when there are so many choices.

Fret not, we’ve got you sorted. We trawled through TripAdvisor reviews to see what customers think are the best takeaways in Carlisle.

Carlisle best takeaways according to TripAdvisor reviews

1. Masala Bazaar

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Where is it: 4A & 4B Botchergate, Carlisle CA1 1RP
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Masala Bazaar is number 1 on TripAdvisor customer reviews.

Praise hails the food the “best curry in a long time” and “one of the best in 20 years”, so a rating of 4.5 is no surprise.

2. Spider & Fly

Where is it: 1 Scotland Road, Carlisle CA3 9HR
TripAdvisor rating: 4/5

Customers highly praise the bottomless brunch, but also the food and staff service. On food, service and value Spider & Fly has a 4.5 rating.

3. The Country Kitchen Café

Where is it: 5 The Square, Dalston, Carlisle CA5 7PJ
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

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Reviews of The Country Kitchen Café praise the great food and service. One reviewer wrote “I could not fault it one bit”, others describe the establishment as “homely and welcoming”.

4. Eastern Cuisine Express

Where is it: Princess Street Unit 1, St. Nicolas Industrial Estate, Carlisle CA1 1TT
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Eastern Cuisine Express is described as an “absolutely outstanding takeaway”. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with some claiming it is the best Chinese takeaway in Carlisle.

5. Bluerare

Where is it: Carleton Road, Carlisle CA1 3DP
TripAdvisor rating: 3.5/5

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Bluerare is number 5 on TripAdvisor’s best rated takeaways in Carlisle.

Customers have called it a “must visit” place when in the area, and rate the food very highly.

“If only I could pick up this restaurant and move it to my city!” says one keen reviewer.