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The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

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    #2192
    realdanbreen
    Registered Users Posts: 8,088 ✭✭✭realdanbreen


    le_girl wrote: »
    I asked the lady behind the counter if there were any vegan options available (I'm guessing there are a couple of dishes like the bruschetta, a plain-ish pasta or pizza minus cheese which would be suitable with no substitutions or minor changes). She just said no and that was it. Didn't ask in the kitchen or anything, just no.

    Why would she ask in the kitchen if she already knew that they don't do vegan dishes?


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    #2193
    le_girl
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭le_girl


    realdanbreen wrote: »
    Why would she ask in the kitchen if she already knew that they don't do vegan dishes?

    It wasn't a very definitive no, she gave the impression that she wasn't sure but wasn't really bothered either.

    Like most restaurants, it looks like there are a few things on the menu that are probably accidentally vegan or could be made vegan by leaving off the cheese or whatever. They don't need to have a special separate menu to easily be able to cater for a vegan diet. It would've been easy to mention it to someone in the kitchen who's actually involved in preparing the food who would know straight away but she just brushed us off.


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    #2194
    zulutango
    Registered Users Posts: 3,903 ✭✭✭zulutango


    So .. I went to La Cucina (Suburbo) last night. Had a verdure bruschetta to start, which was truly delicious. Then I had a pesto chicken fettucini pasta dish, which was mostly lovely but the chicken was a very dry.

    I couldn't fault the service at all, and we weren't waiting too long either. As for the price, the main dish was 11 euro. How can I argue with that?


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    #2195
    Tim76
    Registered Users Posts: 953 ✭✭✭Tim76


    As a survivor of the Burrito Wars of 2016 I didn't think I would see war again in my lifetime. La Cucina is whole new level of carnage though. When will humanity learn? :(


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    #2196
    Poxyshamrock
    Registered Users Posts: 4,826 ✭✭✭Poxyshamrock


    zulutango wrote: »
    So .. I went to La Cucina (Suburbo) last night. Had a verdure bruschetta to start, which was truly delicious. Then I had a pesto chicken fettucini pasta dish, which was mostly lovely but the chicken was a very dry.

    I couldn't fault the service at all, and we weren't waiting too long either. As for the price, the main dish was 11 euro. How can I argue with that?

    Suburbo :pac::pac::pac: Love it!


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    #2197
    Swiper the fox
    Registered Users Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭Swiper the fox


    @mc love, you had a right go at me a few weeks ago because I made a truthful but slightly negative comment about La Cucina, you should have been upfront about your personal relationship with the owners back then, it fairly stinks if you are on here as a mouthpiece for them.


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    #2198
    Mc Love
    Registered Users Posts: 14,015 ✭✭✭✭Mc Love


    Swiper the fox wrote: »
    @mc love, you had a right go at me a few weeks ago because I made a truthful but slightly negative comment about La Cucina, you should have been upfront about your personal relationship with the owners back then, it fairly stinks if you are on here as a mouthpiece for them.

    I'm not the only person here who has posted positive comments about LaCucina, we cant all be having negative experiences!

    Why should I reveal who I have friendships with to you or anyone on Boards, I know a few people IRL on boards, should I declare my relationship details of those people too??

    I know the owners from frequenting their businesses, of which I would say I'm a loyal customer. Like I have stated and others have stated, have never had a bad experience in there.

    Get off your high horse! :mad:


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    #2199
    Exeggcute
    Closed Accounts Posts: 402 ✭✭Exeggcute


    Limerick is a very small place.

    Most of you would know me as the fabulous Richard Lynch.

    If you don't know me, well, you should. ;)


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    #2200
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users Posts: 5,128 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    Exeggcute wrote: »
    Limerick is a very small place.

    Most of you would know me as the fabulous Richard Lynch.

    If you don't know me, well, you should. ;)

    Howiya Dicky!


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    #2201
    yop
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 16,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭yop


    Locking this too as reported posts. Will open again after reviewing. Too late for it now.


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    #2202
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Swiper the fox wrote: »
    @mc love, you had a right go at me a few weeks ago because I made a truthful but slightly negative comment about La Cucina, you should have been upfront about your personal relationship with the owners back then, it fairly stinks if you are on here as a mouthpiece for them.

    Let's keep the discussion on topic please. If you have an issue with a post, you can report it. Thanks


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    #2203
    Tim76
    Registered Users Posts: 953 ✭✭✭Tim76


    Exeggcute wrote: »
    the fabulous Richard Lynch

    Now that's a delectable dish we can all agree on ;)


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    #2204
    Swiper the fox
    Registered Users Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭Swiper the fox


    MarkR wrote: »
    Let's keep the discussion on topic please. If you have an issue with a post, you can report it. Thanks

    Backseat modding?????


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    #2205
    h3000
    Registered Users Posts: 6,467 ✭✭✭h3000


    Swiper the fox wrote: »
    Backseat modding?????

    Nope just been a Midwest moderator :)

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    #2206
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Swiper the fox wrote: »
    Backseat modding?????

    Yes, that was my decision. Take a break.


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    #2207
    Swiper the fox
    Registered Users Posts: 6,745 ✭✭✭Swiper the fox


    MarkR wrote: »
    Yes, that was my decision. Take a break.

    A break from what?


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    #2208
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Swiper the fox wrote: »
    A break from what?

    Sorry, I should have been clearer, but I'm not used to banning people. User is banned from this forum for a week.

    I had asked for him, privately, to resist the urge to backs seat mod. Obviously they had an issue with this.

    Please, can we keep this thread to discussion of the topic?

    Mark


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    #2209
    Comhrá
    Registered Users Posts: 4,754 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    Was in the T/S last Thur. night for with a group for a birthday do and even if it's not the most fashionable place in town, I have to say the service was top-notch, quick and friendly and we all agreed the food was excellent.


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    #2210
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users Posts: 5,128 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    tippman1 wrote: »
    Was in the T/S last Thur. night for with a group for a birthday do and even if it's not the most fashionable place in town, I have to say the service was top-notch, quick and friendly and we all agreed the food was excellent.

    T/S?


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    Apt8
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Apt8


    James Bond Junior wrote: »
    T/S?

    Texas Steakout, though I've always referred to it as the Texas Outhouse :P


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    #2212
    James Bond Junior
    Registered Users Posts: 5,128 ✭✭✭James Bond Junior


    Ah yes! I was never in the place tbh!


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    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,391 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    tippman1 wrote: »
    Was in the T/S last Thur. night for with a group for a birthday do and even if it's not the most fashionable place in town, I have to say the service was top-notch, quick and friendly and we all agreed the food was excellent.

    You should try bambu beside it.

    Amazing food and cheap!! Myself and the missus have been there a few times before.

    2 starters
    2 mains
    Bottle of wine

    €48


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    #2214
    zulutango
    Registered Users Posts: 3,903 ✭✭✭zulutango


    James Bond Junior wrote:
    Ah yes! I was never in the place tbh!

    I wouldn't be rushing to it if i were you


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    #2215
    Comhrá
    Registered Users Posts: 4,754 ✭✭✭Comhrá


    zulutango wrote: »
    I wouldn't be rushing to it if i were you

    Was full Thur. night so can't see why you're advising people not to go there......and it hasn't closed down or failed comercially so maybe it's yourself that's out of touch a bit here.:)


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    #2216
    Tim76
    Registered Users Posts: 953 ✭✭✭Tim76


    tippman1 wrote: »
    Was in the T/S last Thur. night for with a group for a birthday do and even if it's not the most fashionable place in town, I have to say the service was top-notch, quick and friendly and we all agreed the food was excellent.

    I love the mixed frozen veg that they do in there. Being trying to find the recipe online for ages but no joy :rolleyes:


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    #2217
    davo2001
    Registered Users Posts: 3,317 ✭✭✭davo2001


    Texas steak out is rubbish, EVERYTHING is reheated in the microwave.

    You order your food and it's on your table in less than 5 minutes, generally bland and flavourless.


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    #2218
    Harambe
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭Harambe


    davo2001 wrote: »
    Texas steak out is rubbish, EVERYTHING is reheated in the microwave.

    Even the steak?


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    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
    Registered Users Posts: 17,391 ✭✭✭✭MEGA BRO WOLF 5000


    Harambe wrote: »
    Even the steak?

    It's been years since I've been... the steak was ok then...everything else was rubbish.


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    #2220
    yogalady
    Registered Users Posts: 525 ✭✭✭yogalady


    Last year for our christmas party, staff booked Texas Steakhouse for lunch. I was so disappointed. I thought what the heck we going there for. Hadn't been in the places in years.

    However we got the most fabulous 3course lunch for 21euro. everyone commented on the generous portions, if you asked for anything extra it was no problem, food was fab and service excellent. I was really impressed and would definitely recommend the place to anyone. This is from someone who had a poor opinion of the place but that experience definitely changed my mind


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    shaka
    Registered Users Posts: 1,085 ✭✭✭shaka


    Went to the Southcourt Hotel Saturday, carvery was on which we don't like but had the little one with us so had to have it. Had the curry which was very good for carvery, must give their evening menu a go.

    Popped into La Cucina in Castletroy with the wife for lunch today, wife had salmon pasta which was nice and I had the spinach ravioli which was just ok- little on the dry side and not enough.


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