The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

RhubarbCrumble · 18-02-2019 12:40pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Prices in restaurants have noticeably jumped since the VAT increase.

I was in La Cucina Centro on Friday, very mediocre with a not so mediocre price. I can't understand why they have a policy of making you wait to be seated while they make a big deal of finding you a place to sit when there are loads of empty tables.

I don't get the love that a lot of people have for La Cucina at all. As you say, mediocre food at not so mediocre prices and making a big deal out of seating.

Some definite 'notions' there.

dominatinMC · 18-02-2019 12:50pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

I don't get the love that a lot of people have for La Cucina at all. As you say, mediocre food at not so mediocre prices and making a big deal out of seating.

Some definite 'notions' there.

The likes of La Cucina, The Buttery, and Hook & Ladder are restaurants for the social media age. Love them or hate them, they have a formula for success, which is to target certain demographics with "instagrammable" food. Social media helps perpetuate the myth that these places are quality restaurants. IMO they are fine/grand, but their prices definitely do not reflect their food offerings.

Mc Love · 18-02-2019 12:59pm

There's no doubt LaCucina do good quality good and I'm not saying that because i know the owners, you can tell how good it is if you've had it. I'll admit it is a bit on the pricey side, when the other family restaurant up the road has similar food for slightly less money.
I don't rate the buttery, never been impressed at all by it, but that's just my opinion and I'm sure there'll be a few that disagree with me but then that's the Internet

keane2097 · 18-02-2019 1:01pm

Oh, I meant to mention I was in the Green Onion over the weekend and had a great Reuben sandwich. That place is a real gem.

sioda · 18-02-2019 1:08pm

La cucina for me is coffee and oreo cupcake neither of which I can fault

Paudee · 18-02-2019 4:33pm

bigpink wrote: »

Saw a new place advertised on Facebook The Angry Burger Company

OH and myself ordered. They got the order totally wrong and the food was terrible.

Chips tasted like they were cooked yesterday and heated in a microwave. Burger was dry and bland. OH was probably even more unimpressed.

I usually give a place the benefit of the doubt and try it on another occasion, I will not be revisiting this, we binned everything.

On the plus side deliveroo gave a full refund in credit which we used to try Anchari, couldn't fault it. Garlic and coriander naan was amazing. Massive portions of everything.

bigpink · 18-02-2019 4:51pm

La Cucina Centro is a rip off got a lasagne and the portion was tiny
Someone told me the Munster players eat in La Cucina regularly they must be giving them special treatment

James Bond Junior · 18-02-2019 5:34pm

The buttery I don't rate at all. I like La Cucina Centro for a lot of things but I felt that I didn't get value for money. I have no problem paying high prices but the quality of food must reflect that. And leaving people stand and be ignored whilst there are empty tables is just bad manners.

The green onion is a real gem.

bennyl10 · 18-02-2019 5:38pm

Paudee wrote: »

OH and myself ordered. They got the order totally wrong and the food was terrible.

Chips tasted like they were cooked yesterday and heated in a microwave. Burger was dry and bland. OH was probably even more unimpressed.

I usually give a place the benefit of the doubt and try it on another occasion, I will not be revisiting this, we binned everything.

On the plus side deliveroo gave a full refund in credit which we used to try Anchari, couldn't fault it. Garlic and coriander naan was amazing. Massive portions of everything.

Sounds like the restaurant at they run..
Awful awful food

Mc Love · 18-02-2019 5:40pm

bigpink wrote: »

La Cucina Centro is a rip off got a lasagne and the portion was tiny
Simeone told me the Munster players eat in La Cucina regularly they must be giving them special treatment

Who's Simone when she's at home? Pasta has a lot of carbs but la cucina in Castletroy has a different menu and they obviously serve a lot of healthy options too

rockwell · 18-02-2019 11:40pm

hi folks, are there any city centre cafes or places open on a Sunday morning about 11am serving breakfast?

Wise Old Elf · 19-02-2019 8:18am

I'll start to sound like I'm shilling (I'm not, I just like the place), Story cafe on Denmark st does a good breakfast and crepes. Think it opens at 9 on sundays

James Bond Junior · 19-02-2019 8:31am

Wise Old Elf wrote: »

I'll start to sound like I'm shilling (I'm not, I just like the place), Story cafe on Denmark st does a good breakfast and crepes. Think it opens at 9 on sundays

I like there too, good food, good prices but why does yer man behind the counter have to shout at everyone? Ehhhhhhh hozzzittt goooiiinnng!!!!????

Wise Old Elf · 19-02-2019 8:41am

The two lads are mad! Maybe not with a hangover...

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 19-02-2019 10:18am

I've been critical of La Cucina Castletroy, but I think Centro is very good. The seating policy is a bit odd, leaving people waiting when they clearly have space.

tfitzgerald · 19-02-2019 10:34am

Angry Burger II have to say. I got a delivery from here as well and I couldn't fault it. I thought the food was very good. Maybe they have different chefs on .i would have never thought of complaining to the delivery guys I would have complained to the burger crowd. I also would not have binned an order because it all tasted bland

banie01 · 19-02-2019 11:25am

Wise Old Elf wrote: »

I'll start to sound like I'm shilling (I'm not, I just like the place), Story cafe on Denmark st does a good breakfast and crepes. Think it opens at 9 on sundays

I agree with you, probably the best value full Irish in town.
Great quality and the staff are always so bubbly and polite.
They do great French toast too!

Comhrá · 19-02-2019 11:33am

rockwell wrote: »

hi folks, are there any city centre cafes or places open on a Sunday morning about 11am serving breakfast?

The Aroma Cafe at the junction of Roches St and Catherine St is open Sun mornings and does very nice breakfasts and coffee.

Swiper the fox · 19-02-2019 5:18pm

I would rate the Buttery well ahead of La Cucina for food, as for those Freakshakes that La Cucina serves, who thought that was a good idea?

stefanovich · 20-02-2019 12:01pm

Wise Old Elf wrote: »

I'll start to sound like I'm shilling (I'm not, I just like the place), Story cafe on Denmark st does a good breakfast and crepes. Think it opens at 9 on sundays

The coffee in there is nice. I'd be a little concerned about the quality of the ingredients. They were not as fresh as I would like last time I went. It's definitely budget food.

Swiper the fox · 20-02-2019 7:57pm

I had lunch in the Workshop today in the industrial estate, came very very highly recommended by one poster here, it was fine, the burger was overcooked and the brioche bun a bit past it’s best but it wasn’t the worst, my missus had quiche which was ok and came with nice salad,

The two girls that we encountered working there were extremely pleasant, I’d definitely try it again

galwayllm · 20-02-2019 9:51pm

I read back a few pages and sorry if I'm miss it, but what would you all consider be the best fast food( burger & chips) joint!?

Now I've tried Tony's in Raheen and it's not bad, but is there anywhere that is better?

I don't eat take out often, but since I'm going to this weekend I though I'd get the best recommended.

Thanks.

Mc Love · 20-02-2019 9:55pm

galwayllm wrote: »

I read back a few pages and sorry if I'm miss it, but what would you all consider be the best fast food( burger & chips) joint!?

Now I've tried Tony's in Raheen and it's not bad, but is there anywhere that is better?

I don't eat take out often, but since I'm going to this weekend I though I'd get the best recommended.

Thanks.

Enzo's with their recent renovation and they have the best chipper food.

galwayllm · 20-02-2019 9:58pm

Thanks Mc Love, Enzo's it is then.

William St right?

RhubarbCrumble · 20-02-2019 10:27pm

Yup, definitely Enzo's. Garlic & cheese chip, battered sausage, onion rings and a can of coke for me please

diusmr8a504cvk · 20-02-2019 11:36pm

Reports suggest that The Longcourt still haven't improved their food.

James Bond Junior · 20-02-2019 11:59pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Yup, definitely Enzo's. Garlic & cheese chip, battered sausage, onion rings and a can of coke for me please

I am not a chipper man at all but I had a plate of chip in there recently for a snack and they were fantastic. As a proud Galwegian in exile, McDonaghs would have been proud!

Mc Love · 21-02-2019 12:19am

galwayllm wrote: »

Thanks Mc Love, Enzo's it is then.

William St right?

That's the one, damn I'm going to have to get some for lunch tomorrow

GiantPencil · 21-02-2019 3:28pm

Amira Gray Lottery wrote: »

Reports suggest that The Longcourt still haven't improved their food.

Was in there over Christmas and thought the food was decent but the wait times and general service was poor...took an age for food to arrive and extra drinks that were ordered during the meal never arrived but were on our bill at the end. To me it seemed like there wasn't enough staff on the floor and way too many behind the bar

tfitzgerald · 21-02-2019 3:33pm

I was there just before Christmas as well. I found the same. Very slow service. But I enjoyed the food. I thought the staff were excellent. They showed us the new ballroom and it's lighting system. It is very impressive

at9qu5vp0wcix7 · 21-02-2019 6:31pm

Am I missing something about Hi-Way in Dooradoyle? Highly rated on Trip Advisor, but completely bland & unimpressive food at the price of a good restaurant.

RhubarbCrumble · 21-02-2019 8:39pm

Rhea Faithful Cash wrote: »

Am I missing something about Hi-Way in Dooradoyle? Highly rated on Trip Advisor, but completely bland & unimpressive food at the price of a good restaurant.

I've always found it fine. What did you have?

James Bond Junior · 21-02-2019 8:46pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

I've always found it fine. What did you have?

That's because it is just that, fine. I wouldn't be going there above Verona or the Westward Ho.

RhubarbCrumble · 21-02-2019 9:08pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

That's because it is just that, fine. I wouldn't be going there above Verona or the Westward Ho.

Westward Ho is nice. I don't like Verona personally.
What's Russells like these days?

naughtysmurf · 21-02-2019 9:16pm

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Usually in Russell’s every Sunday for lunch, the beef is excellent, the bacon & cabbage also very good, tend to stick with those, think it’s €13 or thereabouts for a main course

21-02-2019 10:25pm

Don't mention Russells to JBJ!

James Bond Junior · 21-02-2019 10:29pm

Snotaul Goodman wrote: »

Don't mention Russells to JBJ!

Lol! I had a post written and then deleted it.. I reckoned I need to let it go!!

21-02-2019 10:31pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

Lol! I had a post written and then deleted it.. I reckoned I need to let it go!!

They'd have their solicitor on to Boards HQ :pac:

RhubarbCrumble · 21-02-2019 11:10pm

I must have missed something there!

James Bond Junior · 21-02-2019 11:30pm

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

I must have missed something there!

I had a bad experience in Russells once and never left it go.

RhubarbCrumble · 21-02-2019 11:47pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I had a bad experience in Russells once and never left it go.

Ah okay, might avoid it so!

While I'm here, I know this is Limerick and not Clare, but since it's close by, has anyone ever been to Carrygerry house near Shannon. Heard someone at work talking about it. Food is supposed to be lovely, but I'd never even heard of it before.

phog · 22-02-2019 9:37am

RhubarbCrumble wrote: »

Ah okay, might avoid it so!

While I'm here, I know this is Limerick and not Clare, but since it's close by, has anyone ever been to Carrygerry house near Shannon. Heard someone at work talking about it. Food is supposed to be lovely, but I'd never even heard of it before.

I've been there for a wedding and christening and couldn't fault it. Staff and food were excellent.

Dublinandy2 · 07-03-2019 7:46pm

Any one recommend a nice area with a few restaurants in I could walk with the mrs and we chose at the time. Off to limerick for the first time with the mrs and slightly worried reading some of these posts on here as I’m not Irish and she’s not white so don’t want random grief or abuse

James Bond Junior · 07-03-2019 8:56pm

Dublinandy2 wrote: »

Any one recommend a nice area with a few restaurants in I could walk with the mrs and we chose at the time. Off to limerick for the first time with the mrs and slightly worried reading some of these posts on here as I’m not Irish and she’s not white so don’t want random grief or abuse

I wouldn't worry about it, never mind what you've heard about Limerick's bad reputation from people whom most likely have never even visited the city.

What kind of food do you like? Are you looking for high end or more reasonabky priced fare? Are you planning on drinks afterwards?

Dublinandy2 · 07-03-2019 9:02pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

I wouldn't worry about it, never mind what you've heard about Limerick's bad reputation from people whom most likely have never even visited the city.

What kind of food do you like? Are you looking for high end or more reasonabky priced fare? Are you planning on drinks afterwards?

We don’t drink but we do eat almost everything, maybe 30/40 quid each, give or take.

James Bond Junior · 07-03-2019 9:26pm

Dublinandy2 wrote: »

We don’t drink but we do eat almost everything, maybe 30/40 quid each, give or take.

The French Table is very good as is Freddie's bistro. The Cornstore tends to be very good too but I'd rather the French Table or Freddies. My favourite restaurant in Limerick is La Piccola Italia (not to be confused with the very good La Piccola pizzeria next door) Have a look on Tripadvisor and ask on here before you book.

Mc Love · 07-03-2019 10:34pm

James Bond Junior wrote: »

The French Table is very good as is Freddie's bistro. The Cornstore tends to be very good too but I'd rather the French Table or Freddies. My favourite restaurant in Limerick is La Piccola Italia (not to be confused with the very good La Piccola pizzeria next door) Have a look on Tripadvisor and ask on here before you book.

You'll always get mixed views on LPI! I personally love it, so does both sides of my family. You always know you're going to get good food and the menu never changes so they know what they're doing. Wine is alleys excellent.

James Bond Junior · 07-03-2019 11:07pm

If you don't have breakfast planned and even if your hotel includes it, go down to The Green Onion. The fry is amazing, real sausages and rashers etc rather than generic rubbish bought in from Pallas. Pancakes are very good too I was told. Great spot I must say..

Dublinandy2 · 08-03-2019 1:09am

Thank you both

James Bond Junior · 08-03-2019 8:42am

Dublinandy2 wrote: »

Thank you both

More than welcome, enjoy your stay in our fantastic little city. Spread the word when you go home too.

The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

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