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Gourmet Food Parlour (Swords)
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Overall:Average of 4.9 out of 45 reviews

Credibility Score: 50%
Visited: 26/05/2012
Posted: 28/05/2012
Foodie
User: paulo
Joined: 20/07/2007
8 reviews
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5.0
Five stars just doesnt do this place justice. Had lunch here with a friend on Saturday and as always, we came away feeling happy and just so pleased with our afternoon out. The staff are amazing and the food is even better. The only problem is what to choose. The menu is extensive. I had the bread selection with pesto and hummus. Ate every morsel. Woth noting that I finished the pesto before all the bread was gone and they topped me up with pesto at no extra charge. My friend had the chicken and as she wasnt sure of how spicy it was going to be they allowed her to try before she ordered. Same with the wine. We were given a taster to make sure we got the right one. Thats the type of place that it is. I cannot reccomend it enough. The place has doubled in size recently - without losing any of the atmosphere. It's a real treat. Cant wait to go back.
Credibility Score: 60%
Visited: 30/09/2011
Posted: 03/10/2011
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User: lynnebushe
Joined: 09/02/2009
11 reviews
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5.0
Went here for lunch with work colleagues last week and thouroughly enjoyed a beautiful salad. Staff were friendly and accomodationg. All meals were huge, delicious and great vaulue for money. i will be visiting regularly from now on.
Credibility Score: 72%
Visited: 11/05/2011
Posted: 19/06/2011
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User: 52phill
Joined: 01/06/2009
16 reviews
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4.5
,this place is great,treat your self and go..its the best lunch in swords allways busy ,but what an amazing menu ,i must try the tapas night soon
Credibility Score: 32%
Visited: 11/06/2011
Posted: 17/06/2011
Foodie
User: louiseharney
Joined: 16/06/2011
9 reviews
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5.0
Can't say enough good things about this place. It has become our new weekend breakfast place & they must be sick of the sight of us there!!! The food lives up to the restaurant's name it's amazing!!! The staff are all really friendlly. The prices are good too. You can get as little or as much as you can eat here with everything from tea & scones to full breakfasts. The sweet waffles with cream & chocolate sause is my new favourite!!
Credibility Score: 32%
Visited: 15/02/2011
Posted: 23/04/2011
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User: pickypaula
Joined: 23/04/2011
12 reviews
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4.0
This restaurant is a great place to eat in Swords. It's location is a bit out of the way, however, it's worth a trip for the food. The goats cheese ciabatta is particularly good. The service is always excellent and I would definitely recommend it. For a take away tasty lunch or a sit down meal - it's fantastic.
Credibility Score: 51%
Visited: 13/02/2011
Posted: 21/02/2011
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User: denimu
Joined: 19/02/2007
11 reviews
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5.0
Have eaten here many times, for brunch, lunch and tapas nights. So needless to say the fact that I keep going back means I very much like the place. It is such a welcome addition to swords, where we needed a few more good options for lunch/coffee shop in particular. The food is superb, very tasty, fresh, so much choice on the menu and daily specials. Always end up eatign too much. The portions are generous. The service is always with a smile and so welcoming. I love the cosy atmosphere day or night, winter or summer. It gets very busy at weekends so if going with a group booking a table is advisable. Tapas nights also are great. Lovely live music and great atmosphere.
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 11/02/2011
Posted: 11/02/2011
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User: mcgettrb
Joined: 18/02/2010
15 reviews
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4.0
I went here for lunch with many work colleagues. Make sure to reserve a table as the place is always very busy and it's tiny so fills up quickly! It's a nice experience- with about 20 different interesting sandwich choices, all served with a lovely walnut and apple salad. The service was quick enough, which was good for a work lunch. The food was decent and reasonably priced at around 7 euro. I wish there was a bit more space though as it felt cramped with the waitresses trying to get by our table. A pleasant experience but would probably be nicer for a smaller number of people.
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 29/12/2010
Posted: 07/01/2011
Foodie
User: daithmech
Joined: 21/04/2007
7 reviews
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4.0
We went to this place over the Xmas as we'd gotten a voucher for their afternoon tea which was delicious a selection of sandwiches and Spanish omelette plus a number of miniature pastries served with tea/coffee. The place was buzzing which was a good sign and some of their specials were sold out at 2 in the afternoon. Ill be heading back to try their Tapas night and for lunch again but would definitely recommend bookingas it’s not that big and can be quiet busy.
Credibility Score: 43%
Visited: 18/11/2010
Posted: 18/11/2010
Foodie
User: dukes
Joined: 22/08/2009
9 reviews
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3.0
We just found out about this place about 2 weeks ago, we went for brunch the Sunday before last and were happy with everything except the long wait to pay. So anyway we decided to treat ourselves to breakfast this morning, big mistake! We were so disappointed, the only thing thing on our plates that was freshly cooked were the scrambled eggs. The sausages were hard and tasteless. We might try it again for a sambo as the staff are lovely and we like the place, but won't be doing breakfast again.
Credibility Score: 45%
Visited: 14/08/2010
Posted: 10/11/2010
Connoisseur
User: rapw76
Joined: 10/11/2010
15 reviews
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5.0
A great night out at this restaurant where the food and atmospherse is excellent with great service and great value. I thought i may not be full with tapas but left full to the brim and will defiitely go back again!
Credibility Score: 9%
Visited: 30/10/2010
Posted: 31/10/2010
First Timer
User: baynesy
Joined: 31/10/2010
1 reviews
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5.0
The quality of the tapas was simply excellent, from the delicious anti pasta, to the tiger prawns, chicken skewers and then to the sinful home made cheesecake with berries! I couldnt recommend this restaurant highly enough. The food, service and atmosphere is super!
Credibility Score: 64%
Visited: 24/09/2010
Posted: 21/10/2010
Connoisseur
User: deldel
Joined: 28/11/2006
19 reviews
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5.0
Get yourself down here on a Fri night, great atmosphere with live music. Great Tapas and reasonably cheap. Walnut and gorgonzola Ravoli is the nicest pasta I've ever tasted yum yum and what a Glass of Cava at 5.50 per glass it's a great place for a girlie night out.
Credibility Score: 26%
Visited: 16/06/2010
Posted: 21/06/2010
Connoisseur
User: jamiecakes
Joined: 31/05/2010
12 reviews
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4.5
was here for light lunch with my mam.ceaser salad was fab!little over priced but worth the treat!brought home some homemade apple juice which the kids loved and scones for the hubbie!
Credibility Score: 48%
Visited: 01/05/2010
Posted: 13/05/2010
Foodie
User: pj1980
Joined: 01/02/2008
7 reviews
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5.0
GFP Swords has quickly become my favourite haunt for breakfast/brunch at the weekends. Been there 3 times now and each time I left very satisfied. There menu has great choice and the best bit for me is they serve the breakfast menu all day on Sat and Sun! The staff are very welcoming and friendly and they always seem happy to serve you. The value for money is great, one morning we both had the breakfast wrap and the total bill came to €11, I found this extremely cheap compared to other cafes in the Swords/Malahide area especially for the quality of food you get. I can't wait to go in the evening now and try out the Tapas!
Credibility Score: 31%
Visited: 14/02/2010
Posted: 18/02/2010
Newbie
User: emailme2ie
Joined: 07/07/2009
5 reviews
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5.0
Had a brilliant Valentine dinner there on Sunday. The place wasn't packed like all the other places. It was really cosy and there was even live music! Food and service were both fab. Love this place more and more each time!!!!!!! <3
Credibility Score: 87%
Visited: 15/05/2009
Posted: 15/01/2010
Guru
User: andrea
Joined: 01/12/2006
36 reviews
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4.5
****Just a little update I have visited this place a few times since my last review and it has gone up in my estimation. The Tapas is great some of the best around. I have also come here for lunch and they do great sandwiches and soup. This place is great additon to Swords which is in desperate need of an alternative casual place to eat.****Came here as I love Tapas and was excited to hear that a Tapas bar had opened in Swords. The menu has some nice choices. Unfortunately we came on a night that seemed to be catering for some large parties so one or two of the dishes were sold out. The Anti Pasta is lovely as are the meatballs, wasn't too mad about the prawns or chicken sqewers. But overall I would deffo visit again tasty and fairly priced.
Credibility Score: 17%
Visited: 06/01/2010
Posted: 11/01/2010
Foodie
User: swimfish
Joined: 04/01/2010
7 reviews
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5.0
Lovely food make with care and attention. Great buzz and atmosphere. Constantly adding new ideas and flavours to the menu. Friendly and hardworking staff. Overall its a delight to visit for a sit down meal and a quick take out if time is tight.
Credibility Score: 25%
Visited: 20/11/2009
Posted: 21/11/2009
Newbie
User: gargo
Joined: 21/11/2009
5 reviews
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5.0
This was my third time to go to a Tapas night. I went with a group of girls the first two times and this time I went with my husband.. I absolutley love this place. Everything is fantastic. The staff were extremely nice and pleasant to deal with. We ordered the saute mushrooms in cream sauce, followed by Paella and also had the board with the various meats etc. We had a bottle of fabulous red wine and a beer and it all came to a staggering Euro 49.00. Excellent Value and you are completely full after it. There is also a guy on a guitar who plays music from about 7.30. Really enjoyed listening to him and like the staff a very friendly guy.. All over a very pleasant experience and would highly recommend it
Credibility Score: 66%
Visited: 09/10/2009
Posted: 03/11/2009
Connoisseur
User: KilaBila
Joined: 11/08/2009
14 reviews
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5.0
Went here with 4 of my friends on the Friday night - Tapas night. The place is decked out really cosy with candles pretty much the only lighting in the seated areas. The tables were a wee bit squashed together but it was ok, not too cramped. As a meat eater, I was very happy with the choices and had the prawns, mushroom and potato dishes. Thee of my friends are veggies so there was not much choice - we were informed only on the night that we could have pre-booked a salad but it was too late to prepare it on the night. So be warned any veggies!! Wine was lovely, chilean white and the overall cost was amazing - it worked out at €30 per head which I felt was well worth it. the musician was excellent. I would really reccomend this place as a starter for a good night out as Swords has an abundance of good pubs to choose from for after. Also ideal for a couple.
Credibility Score: 83%
Visited: 23/10/2009
Posted: 24/10/2009
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User: sinead123
Joined: 20/01/2008
35 reviews
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5.0
Good atmosphere, live music, great service and excellent food - what more could you ask for on a Friday night? Tapas here on Friday night must be one of Swords' best kept secrets! Having tried half the tapas menu, I'll be back to try the other half! A selection of five tapas dishes, one desert, two glasses of wine, a mineral, bottle of water & two cappucinos came to €65. Not bad at all!!!
Credibility Score: 60%
Visited: 03/10/2009
Posted: 05/10/2009
Connoisseur
User: sleepingbeauty
Joined: 13/09/2009
18 reviews
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4.5
Went for lunch on Saturday afternoon. We had the buffalo mozzarella salad and also the Caesar salad with chicken. Both came with tomato bread. We had also ordered the speciality breads with tips (as we didn't know the salads came with bread). All the food was excellent quality and at very reasonable prices. Hoping to go back for the tapas night on every Friday. Sounds like a good night.
Credibility Score: 63%
Visited: 25/09/2009
Posted: 30/09/2009
Connoisseur
User: harvean
Joined: 24/04/2008
20 reviews
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4.5
My husband and I went for the Tapas night last Friday night. It was packed and there was a guy playing guitar and singing in the corner. Our booking was for 9pm so unfortunately the the paella was finished. Having said that, there was still enough on th menu to pick from. We ordered the calamari, prawns and meatballs to start and they were all divine, especially the calamari. The dips for the 2 seafoods though were the same and it would have been nice to have different ones. Next we ordered the antipasti and mushrooms and I can honestly say the mushrooms were one of the nicest things I've ever eaten. My husband ordered a bottle of red and I had a few glasses of Prosecco. (wonder why they don't do Cava?) and we each had a dessert. The bill came to 85 euro which was we thought great value for such a nice meal. Will definitely go again and can't wait.
Credibility Score: 31%
Visited: 10/07/2009
Posted: 21/07/2009
Newbie
User: mswomex
Joined: 11/01/2008
5 reviews
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4.5
Our party of six were to first to be seated for Tapas night but the Gourmet Food Parlour (GFP) soon filled to capacity. The resident guitarist was in session and though a little distracting added to the atmosphere. With 2 young kids in tow we wondered if it would be suitable but the warm welcome and a colouring book kept them busy. We went for a mix of starters patatas bravas & Anti Pasti. For mains we choose from among the lemon chicken, the spicy chorizo/chicken among other. The kids were taken care of with a meatballs & pasta dish. Desert was wonderful with the chocolate biscuit cake a favourite with all. The price, though I was not personally stung, was described as not expensive so you can read whatever you want into that. All in all a great night, good food, good service & good company. "I'll be back"
Credibility Score: 74%
Visited: 08/06/2009
Posted: 01/07/2009
Connoisseur
User: mariakildea
Joined: 05/05/2009
20 reviews
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3.5
I was here recently for breakfast and I was really impressed. I would return here again and like the sound of the tapas
Credibility Score: 54%
Visited: 05/05/2009
Posted: 10/06/2009
Guru
User: JFlood09
Joined: 10/06/2009
24 reviews
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5.0
Really good food, plenty of choice on the menu, bit expensive though!
Credibility Score: 49%
Visited: 28/03/2009
Posted: 17/05/2009
Foodie
User: borgobrufa
Joined: 30/05/2007
9 reviews
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5.0
Have eating here a few times and never let down at any time not cheap but the food is so good.Tried the Ta pas night really surprised how good it was great fresh food, music,atmosphere bravo.
Credibility Score: 28%
Visited: 05/05/2009
Posted: 05/05/2009
Foodie
User: oliveolive
Joined: 17/02/2009
6 reviews
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3.0
This restaurant is a lovely addition to Swords and I have enjoyed numerous lunches here, however as times have become less frivilous and money more valuable to me the customer, this place has become a little pricey for a regular daily lunch. The food available is lovely, however the menu would benefit from a greater choice like a baked potato to accompany the fillings instead of all bread. The fillings are fabulous and a grastro delight, however the current climate demands better value and the coffee is also expensive.
Credibility Score: 81%
Visited: 10/04/2009
Posted: 11/04/2009
Guru
User: bobs
Joined: 07/02/2008
32 reviews
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4.5
This place is a real gem, bit expensive but the food is fresh and delicious. Lunch time is always busy but you are not left waiting too long. The Tuna melt is the best, i have had a couple of other items off the menu and was never left dissapointed.
Credibility Score: 21%
Visited: 09/04/2009
Posted: 10/04/2009
First Timer
User: stables9409
Joined: 09/04/2009
1 reviews
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5.0
What can I say about this place! I have just returned from their advertised live music tapas night and boy I was impressed. I have not enjoyed a night as much in such a long time. Atmosphere was perfect, relaxed to begin with and lively to finish. Tasty and authentic tapas were served with a smile. It was a place with immense character. I will definitely recommend and be back again. Encouraging to see such an authentic food injection and obvious passion under the one roof......
Credibility Score: 28%
Visited: 14/03/2009
Posted: 14/03/2009
Newbie
User: flynnjo
Joined: 28/01/2009
5 reviews
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4.5
i like this place - can get a bit noisey - like a pigeon club at lunch hour. the girls are great, very attentive. coffee is good and deserts are t die for..
Credibility Score: 65%
Visited: 07/02/2009
Posted: 26/02/2009
Connoisseur
User: Reds79
Joined: 12/06/2007
19 reviews
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3.5
I have only ever popped in here to get a take - away sandwich for lunch. It's a bit pricier than you would normally spend on sandwiches but worth it. It is after all 'Gourmet' Food. The sandwiches are huge and the ingredients fresh and tasty. My favourites are the Chicken and Stuffing on granary bread and the Turkey and Brie Ciabatta. I have also tried a couple of their desserts and they are a yummy treat. I will, some day come here for a sit down afternoon lunch. Edit: I finally got to have a Saturday afternoon. The place was packed out, the staff clearly very busy but it did not detract from the quality of the food. Well worth it, so much that we stayed for nearly 2 hours! (Coffee and cakes were too much to resist after lunch)
Credibility Score: 59%
Visited: 04/02/2009
Posted: 04/02/2009
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User: *bubbly*
Joined: 04/12/2006
17 reviews
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5.0
Great atmosphere in this place, and fab service to go with it. Can't fault the staff on their service - really friendly and efficient. Food: you get what you pay for. It may be a little pricier than I would normally spend on a lunch, but it's worth every cent! It's top of the scale when it comes to quality. Highly recommended!!
Credibility Score: 38%
Visited: 13/01/2009
Posted: 14/01/2009
Connoisseur
User: Ladywholovestoeat
Joined: 25/11/2008
11 reviews
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4.0
May seem expensive for a lunchtime sandwich but you pay for what you get here - gorgeous ciabbatas! So fresh and combinations are something different to other Swords eateries. Highly recommend for sit in or takeaway.
Credibility Score: 66%
Visited: 03/12/2008
Posted: 13/12/2008
Connoisseur
User: genfoley
Joined: 14/12/2006
19 reviews
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4.0
Great little place for lunch, the food they do is just so tasty and fresh. Friendly relaxed atmosphere. Lunchtime always very busy but we're not surprised, better to go off peak. They do fabulous salads, sandwiches and the cakes are to die for, they also do take out but we eat in every time we go there. Nicest place for a tasty sandwich in Swords :-)
Credibility Score: 28%
Visited: 10/12/2008
Posted: 12/12/2008
Newbie
User: midgetgem
Joined: 26/08/2008
3 reviews
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5.0
Really love this place, go there a few times a week and have turned all my friends onto it. The food is fab (especially afternoon tea, piled onto little tiered trays!The scones come with jam and cream, and the bruchetta and soups are always tasty. Also went to their spanish tapas night, really nice patatas bravas, olives and wine! Looking forward to trying their Italian night soon. Definitely a winner!
Credibility Score: 33%
Visited: 16/10/2008
Posted: 22/10/2008
Foodie
User: swordsfoodie
Joined: 22/10/2008
8 reviews
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4.5
I have fallen in love with this place, swords badly needed a place that serves a delicious variety of food. Afternoon tea for two is great value and you will definitley be full for the day. The cheesecake is highly addictive and you'll definitley keep going back for more. The staff are very friendly. A little gem of a place.
Credibility Score: 63%
Visited: 23/07/2008
Posted: 09/09/2008
Connoisseur
User: munchie
Joined: 15/05/2007
18 reviews
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4.5
Best lunch venue in Swords by far! When you start with good ingredients you get good food...when will the rest of them figure that out! Afternoon tea is good value and well presented.
Credibility Score: 26%
Visited: 06/09/2008
Posted: 07/09/2008
Newbie
User: princessfiona
Joined: 07/09/2008
2 reviews
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5.0
this place is a little gem... by far the nicest place to come in swords for yummie brekkie or lunch. never dissapointed, highly reccomend my boyfriend loves it too!! the food is so tasty, and the service very good, tea for two is super value!!! will be coming back time ad time again!
Credibility Score: 26%
Visited: 02/08/2008
Posted: 21/08/2008
First Timer
User: grub7
Joined: 21/08/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
I have been here a couple of Saturday mornings for breakfast. My partner loves the full breakfast and my favourite is the creamy scrambled eggs. Keep meaning to get here for lunch some day too, as everything always looks fantastic. Have been recommending this place to everyone. Really delicious food at a reasonable price!
Credibility Score: 73%
Visited: 04/08/2008
Posted: 05/08/2008
Guru
User: la_grenouille
Joined: 13/01/2008
32 reviews
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4.0
Lovely place. Had some yummy goat's cheese, sundried tomatoes & onions jam hot ciabbatta sandwich to take away last week & it was so nice that I decided to come back with a friend to eat in this week. The staff are friendly & there is a good variety of "mediteranean style" food, all fresh & tasty.
Credibility Score: 65%
Visited: 14/05/2008
Posted: 17/06/2008
Connoisseur
User: trastevere
Joined: 04/10/2007
20 reviews
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4.0
met a friend here for a quick lunch. Lovely little place and great to see something different in swords. Has the feel of a french bistro. Staff are very friendly if a bit run off their feet on the day i visited. I had a fruit scone with jam, which was served warm, nice but some whipped cream on the side would have been a nice touch. my friend had a chicken salad, the portion was huge. overall a lovely addition to swords and i will be back.
Credibility Score: 82%
Visited: 15/04/2008
Posted: 08/05/2008
Guru
User: guinnessman
Joined: 12/02/2008
34 reviews
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4.5
Exceptional food. Breakfast 10/10. It is an expensive breakfast but nothing over the top and well worth it once every so often. I'll be back..........again and again.
Credibility Score: 20%
Visited: 14/04/2008
Posted: 08/05/2008
First Timer
User: Mariette
Joined: 23/04/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
A group of us visited here on Monday and had a wonderfull Lunch Everything on offer is made to order and is presented beautifully garnished. Most of us had sandwitches which included a salad on the side which was fresh and tasty.One of our group had wonderfull homemade soup which we were told by our server was freshly made each day with a different soup on offer every day.As for the desserts they are to die for.All in all the food was wonderfull the sevice was fantastic we will definitely be back.Great Value great service and most of all great food
Credibility Score: 20%
Visited: 30/04/2008
Posted: 04/05/2008
First Timer
User: funfood
Joined: 04/05/2008
1 reviews
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5.0
Regular visitor for lunch due to close location. Beautiful fresh food delightful to the palate. Go regularly and discover new delights on the menu. Particularly addicted to no 10, goats cheese,sundried tomatoes, rocket lettece and divine red onion marmalade, to die for sandwich, you haven't lived until you have tried it, trio of bruschetta, and quiche. yummy. excellent range, beautifully fresh and addictive, worth every penny.
Credibility Score: 78%
Visited: 12/04/2008
Posted: 19/04/2008
Guru
User: sheridc8
Joined: 19/03/2007
30 reviews
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4.0
I went here for lunch with my friend last week. The menu is really nice and I would def recommend the sandwiches, the salads also looked amazing. I thought the service wasn't that great tho which was a disapointment as everything else was lovely. Would highly recommend.

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