The Larder Cafe Restaurant, City Centre South

My boyfriend and I went here for an early bird which seemed like good value. But were were a little disappointed. The staff were rude and unfriendly and acted like they didn't really want us there. The place was absolutely packed and the food was nice, and quite good value, but the attitude of the staff would really put me off going back.

Had a nice sunday brunch here. Laid back atmosphere good for curing the head from the night before. Food is tasty but not amazing, the Lamb burger was my choice and is good for lamb lovers like myself. Desert was lovely, raspberry and whit choc cheesecake. The wine is good but a little expensive per glass I feel although unfortunately not unusally so.

Myself and my girlfriend ate here after spending the day wandering the city. We were seated at the back, comfy and nicely decorated, however the spot light shining in from the lane behind could have been covered with a curtain guys, blinding! I ordered the Dublin Bay Prawn starter, what arrived were 3 to 4 of the smallest DBP I have ever been served, at least 2 had not been de-veined. This is a dish I have enjoyed in many eateries, I simply could not accept the dish. The helpful waitress took them back to the kitchen, slightly embarrassed. My girlfriend meanwhile enjoyed her chicken wing starter, the sauce was spicy and very tasty. I waited about 10 minutes before the waitress came back with basically the same prawn dish, de-veined and one extra tiny prawn, the creamy white wine sauce was lovely it has to be said. For mains I ordered the Cod Rissoto, unfortunately the rice was overcooked, far too mushy, the cod tasteless really and the salt content was heavy handed to say the least. I could not eat more than two mouthfuls. My Girlfriend had the Pork Belly, well cooked and well presented, however the bed of mash was all a bit watery and lacked flavour. When the new waiter asked how our meal was I informed him of our feelings, the plate told the story of my mains. I was soon presented with a slice of cheesecake (tasted like fridge) not freshly made, I neither wanted nor desired this and felt it a poor attempt at redemption. Non the less I thanked the waiter. On arrival of our bill which had nothing deducted, poor form, I called over the waitress, explained my disappointment with the courses and soon the bill returned with my mains removed. All in all a bad show, great location, great wine list (they have Picpoul de Pinet :) but some really stark food mistakes and no proper recognition of these on the night. Jury is out.