The Last Zebra

Lovely restaurant. The funky décor and all the natural daylight already make it feel nice, but what really surprised us was the food. Places with a “world kitchen” casual menu and affordable prices usually end up being just… okay. Nothing terrible, but often a bit bland and forgettable. This one genuinely impressed us. It’s not super experimental, but everything we tried was really appetising and well executed. We had the Café de Paris steak and the tofu mushroom noodles, and it was honestly refreshing to see dishes like that on a casual restaurant menu, and done properly. You could tell real effort went into the plating as well as the flavour. Service was also great. The waitresses were incredibly friendly and the food came out quickly.

A Sunday train to Carlisle, a brief escape on a grey, windy afternoon. A short stroll led us to The Last Zebra - a name that promises something a little different, and a modern, lively interior that delivers. It's busy, popular, and suits almost any company. Service was a highlight: our Canadian server, with her soft English and warm manners, made the visit even brighter. Food was quick, simple and well done. A charming spot to linger over a meal or simply watch the world go by. As for the name, it's cheeky, memorable, and entirely justified. The Last Zebra isn't just the last of its kind; it's one you'll hope to see again. ✨🦓

Good place with friendly staff and the food looked good and was in very large portions but there were some questionable choices made on the cheeseburger that meant I couldn't finish it. There was so much sauce it altered the texture of the meat to that of a paste. The salad was the extra flavourful rocket which is overpowering on a burger. The bun was chewy instead of a consistency which matches the burger patty. The meat was somehow both dry and moist but not in the same areas. I suppose this is expected from a steak burger though. They were close to being good but at £18 for the plate I gotta be honest it wasn't worth that. I would have thought it ok if it was a spoons.

Dropped in for lunch whilst in Carlisle briefly as wanted to go somewhere ‘independent’ and not part of a big chain. The staff were very attentive and efficient, prices fair and ambience relaxed and tasteful. The food was full of flavour and in particular the North Indian Lamb main was out of this world. The last time I tasted a dish with such authentic and genuine Indian flavours was when I was in India a decade ago.

Visited on Sunday for the full Sunday roast beef dinner one of the best I’ve eaten x3 large slices of beef and all the trimmings additionally a cauliflower cheese that was divine in a separate side dish but included in the price . OT had the steak burger and he wasn’t disappointed. Service was very attentive and cheerful staff . background music playing created a relaxed vibe .

The food here tasted great! Also a nice place for drinks. I would go back if I was in the city again

A wonderfully cosy and contemporary place for dinner after a day working in thr freezing cold. It was wonderful

Called into the last zebra as a group of 4 looking for a nice dinner in Carlisle. It did not disappoint. The service was great, the waitress were very polite and made you feel welcome. The food... Wow! This is a place you will not regret going to to. The tapas menu was great. The steak was amazing and the pork tomahawk was superb. All the dishes were a generous portion and were warm/hot when served. The all tasted fantastic. Bravo to the chefs. The chocolate hazelnut rocher was one of the best deserts I have had in years 😁 100%recommend and will 100%go back next time I visit Carlisle. Thank you Last Zebra