Can't stand the heat? Stay out the kitchen and fetch a Carlisle takeaway

The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme heat warning with temperatures expected to build through the week.

In Carlisle, it is predicted temperatures will be around 30 degrees celsius, not as hot as it was a few weeks ago, but still affecting us.

Residents in certain areas are being banned from using hosepipes for a long list of activities, including watering gardens and washing cars.

The Met Office has warned there is “very little meaningful rain” on the horizon for parched areas of England.

With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of five heatwave takeaway eateries in the city that stand up to a good home-cooked meal.

1.  Alexandros

A long-time favourite of Carlisle's food scene, this Greek restaurant has a decent deli that is open during the daytime.

You can buy gyros, stuffed vine leaves, spanakopita, sweet treats, and wash it all down with a proper Greek frappe.

2. La Mezzaluna

A charming little Italian restaurant on The Crescent, it also does takeaway! 

Their pizzas are top notch and the Gambretti All'aglio is particularly mouth-watering.

3. Timmy's 

Perhaps the best vegan joint in the city, Timmy's has a menu of meat alternative meals, including burgers, pizzas and hot dogs to satisfy vegans and carnivores alike.

Their Canadian burger is a proper lip-smacker, a perfect blend of salty and sweet.

4. Beirut Bites

Nestled within the trendy Tribe in Bitts Park is this Lebanese takeaway that does amazing grilled food, perfect for the summer heat.

Make sure to get hummus with your shawarma wrap!

5. Paolo's

In Denton Holme is probably the best chippy known to man, with great food and big portions.

If you don't know what your chippy order is yet, for some reason, they have great cod and chips, decent sausage and superb haggis.