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The Definitive Limerick Restaurant and Takeaway Thread

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    #2612
    ShatterProof
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    mankteln wrote: »
    Looking to head out for an early bird tonight before the cinema? New to Limerick so only place I've tried so far has been to the cornstore. Kinda fancy something spicy (Indian/Chinese/Mexican?) But open to suggestions! Cheers

    Aroi at the bottom of O'Connell street


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    #2613
    James Bond Junior
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    ShatterProof wrote: »
    Aroi at the bottom of O'Connell street

    Not great I believe these days.

    OP have a look at the mogul emperor or spice of india. Both in town.


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    #2614
    source
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    James Bond Junior wrote: »
    Not great I believe these days.

    OP have a look at the mogul emperor or spice of india. Both in town.

    OP if you go to the Mogul Emperor, and I'd suggest that you do because the food is fantastic, don't be put off by the decor, the dining room is firmly stuck at some point in the 70s/80s.


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    #2615
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
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    La Picolla on O Connell St.

    Was there a few weeks ago for an evening meal. Had to ring a doorbell to be let in, owner looked at her watch and sighed and we were shown to our table, waited 20 minutes for menus, were offered no drinks while waiting, ordered and 40 minutes later we received our starters which were very very poor, I got spinach soup which literally seemed to be spinach thrown in a blender, herself got the bruscetta which to be fair looked ok and she had no complaints, we both got carbonara for mains and it was the blandest meal I've gotten in a long long time. Expensive too considering how poor it was... Will not be returning.


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    #2616
    Pacifico
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    zulutango wrote: »
    Think Spice of India closed down.

    Where did you hear that?!


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    #2617
    h3000
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    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    La Picolla on O Connell St.

    Was there a few weeks ago for an evening meal. Had to ring a doorbell to be let in, owner looked at her watch and sighed and we were shown to our table, waited 20 minutes for menus, were offered no drinks while waiting, ordered and 40 minutes later we received our starters which were very very poor, I got spinach soup which literally seemed to be spinach thrown in a blender, herself got the bruscetta which to be fair looked ok and she had no complaints, we both got carbonara for mains and it was the blandest meal I've gotten in a long long time. Expensive too considering how poor it was... Will not be returning.

    I've always said that I found the staff and food here horrible but some people seem to love it. I really can't understand why.

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    #2618
    Mc Love
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    h3000 wrote: »
    I've always said that I found the staff and food here horrible but some people seem to love it. I really can't understand why.

    It's still in business though. Could it be that the people that complain about it are horrible? Seems the only logical explanation.


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    #2619
    MEGA BRO WOLF 5000
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    Mc Love wrote: »
    It's still in business though. Could it be that the people that complain about it are horrible? Seems the only logical explanation.

    Excuse me?


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    #2620
    Mc Love
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    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    Excuse me?

    You're excused


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    #2621
    h3000
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    Mc Love wrote: »
    It's still in business though. Could it be that the people that complain about it are horrible? Seems the only logical explanation.

    Hey now. I'm always very polite wherever I go even if I don't get the same in return. I've only eaten there twice and it was awful both times. I have heard others complain about the exact same experience there too.

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    #2622
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,101 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    What is it about restaurants that is so divisive? Review the forum charter, and think before you post.

    Thanks

    Mark


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    #2623
    SoapMcTavish
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    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    La Picolla on O Connell St.

    Was there a few weeks ago for an evening meal. Had to ring a doorbell to be let in, owner looked at her watch and sighed and we were shown to our table, waited 20 minutes for menus, were offered no drinks while waiting, ordered and 40 minutes later we received our starters which were very very poor, I got spinach soup which literally seemed to be spinach thrown in a blender, herself got the bruscetta which to be fair looked ok and she had no complaints, we both got carbonara for mains and it was the blandest meal I've gotten in a long long time. Expensive too considering how poor it was... Will not be returning.

    I've never had a good experience in there either. But some of my friends rave about it ..... ? Really odd. I've tried there maybe 5 times but meh!


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    #2624
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,101 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    I've deleted some posts. Next off topic posters will be getting week long holidays from the Limerick forum.


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    #2625
    black & white
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    James Bond Junior wrote: »
    Not great I believe these days.

    OP have a look at the mogul emperor or spice of india. Both in town.

    +1 for Mogul Emperor but I don't agree about Aroi. I eat there regularly and have never experienced a bad meal or poor service since the change in management about a year ago.


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    #2626
    davo2001
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    Went to the Hamtons a few weeks ago after a break of a few years.

    Service and value for money were excellent.

    3 people, 3 courses and a bottle of wine and it came to around €100.

    Nothing too fancy, but recommended for a casual get together!


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    #2627
    mankteln
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    Cheers lads, ended up just going for Camile as it's not far from the Odeon, will definitely give those Indians a go in the future though!


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    #2628
    diusmr8a504cvk
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    Amira Gray Lottery wrote: »
    Hi lads, going for Dinner on Monday evening. Two out of the four of us are vegetarian, was keen on the Buttery but sadly there's little to no vegetarian options. All students aged 19-22 so not looking for anything extortionate either. Cheers.
    Thanks for all of the suggestions lads, ended up going to Marco Polo. Great value.


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    #2629
    LMK
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    Hunky Monster wrote: »
    La Picolla on O Connell St.

    Was there a few weeks ago for an evening meal. Had to ring a doorbell to be let in, owner looked at her watch and sighed and we were shown to our table, waited 20 minutes for menus, were offered no drinks while waiting, ordered and 40 minutes later we received our starters which were very very poor, I got spinach soup which literally seemed to be spinach thrown in a blender, herself got the bruscetta which to be fair looked ok and she had no complaints, we both got carbonara for mains and it was the blandest meal I've gotten in a long long time. Expensive too considering how poor it was... Will not be returning.

    I was there with Family on a Tuesday evening, it wasn't the typical restaurant customer service style... seemed to be a lot of regulars outside of us, staff interactions with the customers they know was really natural and chatty, but we felt like we'd gatecrashed a little bit... Nice Pizza there....


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    #2630
    panda100
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    I was in the Grove today for lunch and had forgotten how simple and nice the food is there. My love affair with The Old Fire Station had eclipsed my memory of it! Though I thought the prices had gone up a lot. I was charged €10 for one nut burger and three small salads. Pretty pricey imo.


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    #2631
    Osk
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    LMK wrote: »
    I was there with Family on a Tuesday evening, it wasn't the typical restaurant customer service style... seemed to be a lot of regulars outside of us, staff interactions with the customers they know was really natural and chatty, but we felt like we'd gatecrashed a little bit... Nice Pizza there....

    That is exactly why I have stopped going to La Piccola. For the regulars it must be the most welcoming restaurant ever but when you are not in the circle (which I have no desire to be in!), you totally feel like you are gatecrashing.


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    #2632
    panda100
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    Osk wrote: »
    For the regulars it must be the most welcoming restaurant ever but when you are not in the circle (which I have no desire to be in!), you totally feel like you are gatecrashing.

    La Piccola's is like a sad reflection on the pervasive cliquishness of Limerick life


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    #2633
    zulutango
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    I'm not in the Piccola's circle and I've had some lovely meals there and always thought the service was very good.


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    #2634
    Mc Love
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    panda100 wrote: »
    La Piccola's is like a sad reflection on the pervasive cliquishness of Limerick life

    Its been the same staff for as many years as I can remember and if you go there regularly enough you get to know them, hardly clique-ish. They do tend to remember you and even ask how your kids are doing etc. Such a nice experience that doesnt happen in most places, it was like that too in LaCucina in Castletroy whenever Lorraine was behind the counter.

    Good customer service, keeping your loyal customers happy.


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    #2635
    panda100
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    Mc Love wrote: »
    Its been the same staff for as many years as I can remember and if you go there regularly enough you get to know them, hardly clique-ish. They do tend to remember you and even ask how your kids are doing etc. Such a nice experience that doesnt happen in most places, it was like that too in LaCucina in Castletroy whenever Lorraine was behind the counter.

    Good customer service, keeping your loyal customers happy.

    There is a way of keeping loyal customers happy without being dismissive to new customers. It's funny that you mention La Cucina as I think they are pretty similar to La Piccola in this regard. I haven't been back to La Cucina since before Christmas when the owner was very dismissive towards me and my friend, whom presumed we were tourists I suspect. Yet they lavished attention on a table of well known Limerick people beside us. Not into eating at that type of superficial place.


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    #2636
    zulutango
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    That's your perspective, but it doesn't mean it's accurate or reflective to be fair. I haven't a clue who the owners of La Cucina or La Piccola are and I would be fairly sure they haven't a notion who I am (nor should they), yet I've always been treated very well in both. It's a huge leap to say that these places are "a reflection on the pervasive cliquishness of Limerick life".


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    #2637
    phog
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    panda100 wrote: »
    There is a way of keeping loyal customers happy without being dismissive to new customers. It's funny that you mention La Cucina as I think they are pretty similar to La Piccola in this regard. I haven't been back to La Cucina since before Christmas when the owner was very dismissive towards me and my friend, whom presumed we were tourists I suspect. Yet they lavished attention on a table of well known Limerick people beside us. Not into eating at that type of superficial place.

    Afaik, they're run by the same family but I prefer La Cucina for their food and customer focus and I'm certainly not a regular or known by the owners/staff. I've had similar experiences at La Piccola to some of the recent posts on the restaurant.


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    #2638
    James Bond Junior
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    Can't say a bad word about la piccola. Had my 30th there and everybody in my company commented on how good it was. Didn't notice us being treated any differently to any other customers.

    I ate in the curragower last night. It was absolutely fantastic. I ate the special of a chicken fried steak which for the uninitiated like me was a steak breaded like a chicken fillet would be. It was amazing.


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    #2639
    Mr E
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    I go to La Piccola every couple of months. Love the food there and I'm always treated well and with a smile. My mother had a small issue with her scampi and they ended up comping her dessert. Can't say fairer than that....


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    #2640
    panda100
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    zulutango wrote: »
    That's your perspective, but it doesn't mean it's accurate or reflective to be fair.

    Yes of course it's only my own personal opinion, that's how these internet forums work :rolleyes: I guess its good to see that others have had positive experiences in La Cucina and La Piccolo. Maybe I will try them again at some stage in the future.


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    #2641
    Mc Love
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    James Bond Junior wrote: »
    I ate in the curragower last night. It was absolutely fantastic. I ate the special of a chicken fried steak which for the uninitiated like me was a steak breaded like a chicken fillet would be. It was amazing.

    Was there last night too with my S&S - it was a fantastic meal. Had the sausage and black pudding scotch egg with a really tasty sauce. Had the Burger for mains and a sundae for dessert. Service was slow - took 30 mins for the first plate to be served, but they were busy.


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