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Good Restaurants in Carlow town

  • 11-03-2014 1:43pm
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    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 61,108 ✭✭✭✭Agent Coulson


    Abrakebabra has got some nice cosy seating :pac: I am Joking of course.

    Serious answer below.

    I haven't eaten in Brasserie 15 yet across from the AIB but I am told it is great place for a date night meal.


  • Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,507 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    Any particular type of food?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


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  • Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭fibix


    Brasserie 15 or Mimosa Tapas Bar, both great atmosphere, both amazing food.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,473 ✭✭✭✭Super-Rush


    There is no Italian restaurant in Carlow town anymore.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,822 ✭✭✭Morf


    Super-Rush wrote: »
    There is no Italian restaurant in Carlow town anymore.

    One seems to be opening on Tullow Street where that sushi place briefly was.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,763 ✭✭✭✭Crann na Beatha


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  • Registered Users Posts: 400 ✭✭fibix


    Phoenix wrote: »
    Which is better for a first date though?

    Depends on what food you both like. Brasserie 15 could be a safer choice, tapas is ... well, I absolutely love it but seemingly there are people who wouldn't eat it.
    When it comes to a decor and charm - both very good but I would pick Mimosa, so romantic with it's little fairy lights and small tables for two. Lovely place.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭wheres me jumpa


    Phoenix wrote: »
    meeting up with a lady for a date!

    Supermacs, snackbox, take a seat upstairs. Very cosy.


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  • I'm not from Carlow but I've ate in mimosas a few times
    Amazeballs


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭wheres me jumpa


    Lennons is good too.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15,676 ✭✭✭✭herisson


    Mimosa is really good for a date. The setting is lovely and romantic.

    You can sit in the outside area and have a blanket to cover you both.

    The food is really good but again depends on peoples taste.

    There is the weepeing thaiger near graigue its right across the road from dominoes. I don't have a link as I'm on the phone but they do lovely Thai food if you are both interested in that?

    Hope the date goes well :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,479 ✭✭✭wheres me jumpa


    I saw a sign on Tullow Street today at a closed restaurant saying "Italian restaurant coming soon.".


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,985 ✭✭✭Essien


    Mimosa is the business, myself and the gf both absolutely love it.

    Honestly, if she doesn't like it she's not worth keeping anyway :pac:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 817 ✭✭✭iano.p


    I saw a sign on Tullow Street today at a closed restaurant saying "Italian restaurant coming soon.".

    Mario from Pompeii is opening that it will be open in a few weeks.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,207 ✭✭✭rameire


    based on this thread, and bored of the normal fast food.
    I was at Mimosa Tapas Bar last friday, was really nice, would recommend it to anyone and hope to get back there soon,
    so thank you

    🌞 3.8kwp, 🌞 Split 2.28S, 1.52E. 🌞 Clonee, Dub.🌞



  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    As someone who just moved back to Carlow after 15 years, totally blown away by Mimosa. Plus they have 'Proper Order' IPA.

    Need to sort out that website though.... Jaysus


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 199 ✭✭spcw


    The Avenue across from the old superquinn ate there lately very nice and good value.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Road House is still a classic for me, their club sandwiches brings me right back!


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 477 ✭✭lk67


    brianblaze wrote: »
    Plus they have 'Proper Order' IPA.

    Is that from that Jack Doyle's Wexford brewery? Any other 'proper' beers?


  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭starfish90


    Went to Smoque the other night-it's that new tapas/restaurant place opposite the town hall...very good tapas, really nice staff and they seem to always be busy so I hope they do well!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭Pipmae


    Mimosa Tapas bar by a mile. Like them on Facebook and you'll see some photos of their food and comments from customers.

    The only negative going for them is they don't open until 5pm. Being a mammy of 3 young daughters that love Mimosa, I'd love a lunch or late afternoon option that we could bring thm along and not feel like we're getting in the way of the first dates.....:p

    They don't take bookings for parties under 6 so go early to get a table. Be prepared to wait 45 mins to an hour on weekends. They will take your name and you can go for a drink elsewhere while you wait.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Went to Brasserie 15 over the weekend, wasn't too blown away. Mimosa remains the number one in Carlow town.


  • Site Banned Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Shiraz 4.99


    brianblaze wrote: »
    Went to Brasserie 15 over the weekend, wasn't too blown away. Mimosa remains the number one in Carlow town.

    I was about to give the former Lautrecs a try, I get so few nights out I think I'll stick with Mimosa.

    Anyone care to comment on Lennons http://www.lennons.ie/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,822 ✭✭✭Morf


    I've only eaten @ Lennons during the day.

    I've always liked their food but the portions can be a little on the small side for the price.

    Can't fault food though.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭davidoco


    Lennons food is grand and makes a change from all the mimosa fanatics. The only thing about Lennons is the venue, that it can be lacking in atmosphere.


  • Registered Users Posts: 12 Dunebasher


    Quite a few of my friends refuse to go to Mimosa because of the rudeness of the staff. Tends to happen when they are busy. Shame.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Dunebasher wrote: »
    Quite a few of my friends refuse to go to Mimosa because of the rudeness of the staff. Tends to happen when they are busy. Shame.

    Found the staff great so far, apart form over the phone. That's been my only complaint!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭starfish90


    Tully's do pizza and a pint for €10. boom.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Snaffles2014


    Just gonna revive this thread ...... Have to say there are loads of good places to eat in Carlow now. Here are a few, what have I missed?

    Cantina - Dublin Street
    Lennons - Old Dublin Road
    The Avenue - Kennedy Court
    Smoque - Hay Market
    Mimosa - College Street
    Bella Vita - Tullow Street
    Brasserie 15 - Tullow Street ... Not been there yet but sounds good

    And the newest addition ....

    Pimento - Kennedy Avenue


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Teach Dolmain - Tullow St.


    Smoque is gone as a restaurant
    https://www.facebook.com/smoquecarlow/posts/1028768990487178


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,024 ✭✭✭Owryan


    Pretty sure Cantina is gone now too.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,786 ✭✭✭slimjimmc


    Owryan wrote: »
    Pretty sure Cantina is gone now too.

    Seems so. Announced yesterday.
    https://www.facebook.com/CantinaCarlow/posts/429600077231013


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Snaffles2014


    Smoque and Cantina gone ?!?! Gutted, both were great. That is a real pity.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,265 ✭✭✭..Brian..


    Pimento is unreal. Was in with the missus last weekend and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Snaffles2014


    ..Brian.. wrote: »
    Pimento is unreal. Was in with the missus last weekend and the food was amazing. Highly recommended!

    Heard it described as 'better than Mimosa' which is high praise from that person.

    Going to make a point of getting into a few of them over Xmas.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 321 ✭✭Lawros Tache


    Heard it described as 'better than Mimosa' which is high praise from that person.

    Going to make a point of getting into a few of them over Xmas.

    Have to say I was in Pimento the opening weekend (already a huge fan of Mimosa) and was VERY impressed.

    Couple of small teething problems on the Friday night (smell of fresh varnish and some of the waiting staff a little inexperienced) but certainly nothing that would put me off.

    We returned on the Sunday and it was FAB. Much more relaxed and polished.
    The decor is excellent, certainly wouldn't recognise it as Italian Connection but the food is OUTSTANDING.
    As i said, i'm a big fan of mimosa, going about twice a month, but it has serious competition here.

    I'd deffo recommend it, just hope the two places can survive (dont see why not), The more good restaurants the town has the better.

    I follow both on facebook & i see Pimento has 10% off between 5-7pm.


    No connection with either restaurant by the way, just a big fan of both.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,571 ✭✭✭✭road_high


    Where's good for lunch guys? I find myself out near the Wexford road area and there's nothing unless you go into the town (again mot overwhelming) or all
    The way to the Talbot or Seven Oaks?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Snaffles2014


    Have you tried Angels on Horseback? Some really good food in there. Its on Barrack street so its central enough but easy enough to get to.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,571 ✭✭✭✭road_high


    Have you tried Angels on Horseback? Some really good food in there. Its on Barrack street so its central enough but easy enough to get to.

    I have indeed. Gone back a few times, lovely food and staff there too. Just find their menu a but limited sometimes, I do like it though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 66 ✭✭starfish90


    Beanice on dublin street does a lovely lunch-it's small but cosy and tea is served in lovely china cups :D

    I'm looking forward to trying pimento!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Snaffles2014


    starfish90 wrote: »
    Beanice on dublin street does a lovely lunch-it's small but cosy and tea is served in lovely china cups :D

    I'm looking forward to trying pimento!

    BeaNice - Artisan Food & Drink Emporium .... Cool, must check that out so. Have to say looking n their facebook page, the food looks great.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,101 ✭✭✭brianblaze


    Pimento is awesome
    BeaNice do a savage lunch
    Bake Cafe have very nice lunches also
    I make a mean muffin


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,862 ✭✭✭flamegrill


    Dinn RI carvery for lunch. Usually Good, huge portions.
    Seven Oaks carvery for lunch. Usually Good, huge portions.
    Lemon Grass, do lunch on weekends iirc. Good grub.
    Mimosa, not a fan of tapas but I've heard enough of the lads in the office rave about it to know its good.
    Pimento, again not a fan of tapas but it's good.
    Brasserie 15, been several times and it's always been good. Full bar from next door is handy for those who like a good mix of beers.
    Italian place on tullow street, don't know the name but it's near Tullys. Has been all sorts over the years.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭Niemoj


    I absolutely love the Road House.

    Their Club Sandwich... Yum!


  • Registered Users Posts: 633 ✭✭✭JaCrispy


    First time in Pimento last night. It was fantastic.


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