This is a high caliber restaurant in a quaint town. First course mushrooms or goat cheese cake…read moreoffer juxtaposition of local flavors in a display that is pleasing to the eye. Main course of tender steak cooked perfect to order. Desert that leaves you wishing this meal would never end. We had cream brûlée and salted caramel cheesecake. Another spectacular presentation that was delightful to the palette.

Dominik's has great upscale European cuisine with an Irish influence. We ordered from the well…read morepriced early bird menu, which had a wide selection. In particular the following dishes stood out: pork ribs, vegetable soup of the day (!), duck breast, braised beef cheek. We also ordered some tapas, of which there was a nice selection. The pork belly, prawns, and beetroot carpaccio were all great. Dominik's is a bit quiet for young kids, but if your kids can make it through a nice meal then go for it!

We made a reservation for a Thursday night. Tullamore is very quiet on a Thursday. Did not need the…read morereservation. The hostess was lovely and looked after us. I had the fried cod and potatoes with a dill sauce. My companion had a salad and tomato soup. Both were delicious! There is a large fish tank along the wall that was fun to watch. Very nice dinner

We visited this restaurant on our first evening back in Ireland, a very lovely place. Devour…read moreinclude's 2 large aquariums. We are greeted at the door by a gracious welcoming host who turned out to be the owner. The menu was interesting without being beset by crazy combination's which seems to be the latest craze. Staff was well versed in both service and teamwork being attentive and friendly. We enjoyed the calamari as a starter well cooked with a lemon cream sauce. Instead of wine this evening we had a stout from Cork, Franciscan Well a tasty brew. The host recommended a steamed whole Sea-bass en papillote stuffed with lemon, caper,onion and herb. Very well cooked and a wonderful flavor. Served alongside was a salad of baby gem lettuce's tossed with a flavorful vinaigrette and chips. Which were crispy without being greasy. Desert was a creme Brûlée. All of the items were well presented. The owners are the chef and host who sent us some Tullamore Dew to end our dinner.

My husband and I spent two weeks touring a large amount of Michelin reviewed restaurants and this…read morewas the one that fell completely flat. My husband got the shrimp cocktail salad...it came absolutely saturated in sauce. The lettuce was cheap iceberg along with tiny fishy shrimp. There was nothing impressive. When I asked the waitress if she recommended the pecan chicken or the pulled pork, her only response was "well you can have chicken any day". No recommendation regarding flavor/texture. Lastly, our water was frequently empty, silverware fell off while plates were being set down by staff, wait staff seemed uninterested and rude. Overall just an odd experience and we were hoping for so much more.

Exceptional food and service, menu choices make it hard to decide. Food presentation was a thing…read moreof beauty. Blue apron is a terrific counterpoint to pub fare during our Irish holiday.

My wife and I had a lovely time staying at the Air B&B behind the pub and having our dinners just a…read moreshort walk across the courtyard. The food was, in a word, amazing. Pat, Una, and their staff were wonderful. We were fortunate to be there during the euros, so I was able to take in the matches (my wife was less enthusiastic about this part). If you want to experience the Irish Midlands this is the place to go; both my wife and I travel and we try and avoid the touristy areas, preferring instead to spend our time meeting new people, and this trip provided that. Being American, I seldom get to have a good talk about football, but Pat was happy to oblige here. He's also made sure that every time I see Archie Gray take the pitch I will think of Weirs.

Wonderful experience, nicely maintained pub and restaurant, homemade fresh food with surprises and…read morethoughtful touches. Recommend for a great meal and good Craic.

This is the first visit to Francinis since the reopening and it was worth the wait . The food was…read moreabsolutely fabulous , I had the fish & Chips , They were the best I've had in a very long time !! The sticky toffee pudding was amazing too ! Top marks , Franco and the great staff. . !!!!

Just a stones throw from Trim Castle, Franzinis is a family-friendly restaurant that offers some of…read morethe largest portions you'd find...it's Trim's version of the Cheesecake Factory! My Trim friends go here every Sunday afternoon with their families and I can see why. The portions are huge...the Ribs JR starter could have easily been a main. The menu is rather expansive and covers everything from Italian pasta, to French favourites like Duck a l'orange, to American Buffalo wings to Asian-inspired dishes like hoisin chicken. Yet despite this globe trotting offering, the food is actually quite good. Service is friendly and very quick. And did I mention that the portions are ginormous?!? The early bird menu is great value too at under 20 euros for a starter and main. I've been twice now and definitely would go back next time I'm in Trim.

Went to a local distillery and were told to visit this restaurant for lunch by two different…read morepeople. It did not disappoint. The chips were the best we've had in Ireland so far. Beer and wine available for drinks. Nice place overall with good bathrooms.

Brownes did not disappoint. Everything we ordered was very good. Would reccomend the chicken wings…read moreor the chicken wrap for a light lunch. Moretti on draft and an extensive wine list to choose from. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and a great service. Would recommend when in the area.

Stopped here for breakfast yesterday morning on the way from Dublin to Sligo. Despite the fact we…read morehad to get off the motorway at Mullingar and double back to access the restaurant, it's well worth the few extra minutes getting there. Had the full Irish and could not fault it in the slightest. The staff were happy to substitute out the egg in my meal for an extra sausage - something that a lot of places can be picky about. The food was cooked to perfection - a little bit greasy, exactly what we needed. The service was prompt and effective. The staff kept us topped up with tea and coffee - fuel for the journey ahead. I found the price to be excellent value for money; 3 sausages, 2 slices of bacon, pudding (black & white), beans, tomato, mushrooms, a hash brown and an endless supply of toast for €8.95 - pretty damn good.

Oh we do love village Ireland - it has a uniquely warm charm. Most tourists head for Dublin,…read moreGalway, Cork and while they are wonderful in themselves, getting away from big populations is a joy. So we ambled out of Galway through Ireland's ancient history: to Athenry. This is a medieval town that has its town wall, it's priory, Athenry Castle, and its 13th century Anglo-Norman street - plan yet most Irish know it from the song 'The Fields of Athenry' likely the country's real national anthem. We were in the vicinity of Aughrim - one of the battle sites 1690/91 with the sister battle of the Boyne being the one that is still celebrated by one of the two divided communities in Northern Ireland. Next on our radar came Moate in the county of Westmeath. A one street town essentially. The name An Móta derives from the term motte and bailey. The Normans built an example of this type of fortification here and the earthwork is still visible behind the buildings on the main street. The town later became an important marketplace and Quaker village with several extant examples of Quaker houses on the main street, which itself is typical of an Irish marketplace. So, surrounded by living history in a land with some rocks 1.7 billion years old and the limestone we stood on 350 million years old we decided on good coffee and this place looked ideal. It was ideal. There was a chap a walking/talking waiter/chef/pastry cook/barista serving anyone who came in range whether they wanted served or not. We only wanted coffees but I spied the rhubarb tart which brought out his genuine Irish charm. I baked it myself this morning it's the best rhubarb tart you'll taste. I grow the rhubarb in my back garden. Sold says I. He was right on all counts. The taste of a piece of tart brought me back to my childhood. This tart was undoubtedly home made and had no muck added. The coffees - flat white and cappuccino - were excellent too and generous portions. It wouldn't be Ireland though as at the next table was a chap with an all day fry up. He had 2 of sausages, bacon, eggs, then black and white pudding, beans and half a loaf of toasted bread and copious butter. He said to his companion 'it's a bit light' pronounced 'tis a bi loigh' he focussed on the absence of mushrooms. So as the walking/talking waiter/chef/pastry cook/barista came with our coffees Mr Greedy announced tis a bi loigh there's no mushrooms to hear they didn't come in the deal but cost extra. The thought of having to pay a bit more when he had enough food to keep him fed three days made him say tis alroig but the walking/talking waiter/chef/pastry cook/barista brought him mushrooms anyway at no extra cost with the other half of the toasted loaf. He thanked him for his generosity and as the walking/talking waiter/chef/pastry cook/barista walked away Mr Greedy said under his breath to his embarrassed companion told ye it was a bi loigh Good coffee with light entertainment and a greedy bastard thrown in.

Great stop on our way to Galway from Dublin! Site was originally a church. Very pretty and quaint…read more What a nice little spot for a homey lunch. Our small tour group was met by a lovely woman who came out in the rain to meet us. Husband had the triple decker club sandwich, which was good. Nice sized serving, good bread. I ordered the soup of the day, which was carrot & coconut, with a little too much pepper. I hadn't planned on saying anything, as the bread that came with it was so tasty I didn't mind, however a staff member- perhaps the owner?- came and noticed I hadn't eaten much. She inquired as to why I hadn't eaten much then went to check on it, saying there would be no charge, because the soup was too spicy. I never would have expected this. Everyone was so very friendly and welcoming. I highly recommend this Cafe to anyone driving through in need of a spot of tea, a hearty breakfast, or sandwich and chips.