leinster road bistro

i was eating here other day and witnessed the owner scream at awaitressfor not asking a couple if they wanted drinks, also watched as owner uncomfortably sat with couples forcing small talk as they attempted to eat. seems like a very angry and disgusting man and will not support the business again

have been to this place for lunch several times and thoroughly enjoyed it. therefore i decided to book in for dessert and drinks with some close friends of mine, i specifically asked to book in just for dessert as i had heard they were good.
we arrived at the restaurant (21.06.12) and were seated at our table, we ordered desserts and drinks which seemed fine with the waiter. thewaitressbought the desserts over and before we could even take a bite she decided to very loudly inform us that "in future we weren't able to dine there if we didn't buy a main meal". it was 8pm and people were leaving so there were plenty of seats.
this was incredibly embarrassing and rude, and put a dampener on our evening out. would not recommend this place, and will never be going back.

was highly recommended by a work colleague which was in contradiction to some negative reviews. i can confimr that my colleagues assessment matched our experience on feb 23rd. ambience, friendlywaitressin ellen, good wine list and excellent food. we will be returning soon - ray

i have to agree with the last review and i meant to post a review earlier.
i went to the restaurant in may with my sister. after booking in advance i was told by thewaitressthat my booking had been taken by someone else with the same surname - incredibly! also i was 10 mins early so this was not because i was late. i had given them my phone no to differentiate myself from others who shared the same surname, (as was later confirmed by the waitress, so it was a totally weird/lame excuse).
i was then offered a free drink and maybe dessert at the bar, where i waited for my sister (but not at that stage advised if there would be a table on offer at any point of the evening). she could have dealt with it a lot better than she did since they had screwed up.
my sister was less than impressed with this scenario when she arrived, but was determined to stay to make a point.
we both ordered fish and chips - meal was ok but not a lot of effort presentation-wise despite the price.
dessert sounded exciting being cheesecake, but i think it is probably one of the worst and definitely the most expensive i have ever had anywhere. it tasted like rancid butter - that seemed to be it's main flavour in fact. the raspberry sorbet on the side was made of raspberry cordial no less.
this was my second (and last) time at the bistro. the drinks were free but not the dessert as it turned out.
just because business is booming due to slim-pickings because of the quake it seems some places think they can get away with any old service or food.
strongly recommend you do not go this establishment.

i went to leinster road restaurant a week ago now and found it to be a fantastic place to go for dinner and a few quiet drinks.
we walked in and was greated by a lovely young waitress. she seated us in a big lush booth which comfortably seated our party of 6.
the acoustics were great but the mix of reggae one minute and jazz the next didn't really do it for me.
i chose thai chicken salad and my partner had the beef fillet with french fries and salad.
he seemed to enjoy the beef and i totally loved my thai chicken salad, just such a great mix of flavors.
we decided we would share the cheese cake, was perfect size to share after a filling meal.
over all the food was great and so was the service even if a bit reserved, but thewaitressanswered every question we had about the menu.
defiantly will be going back, prices were reasonable and the service was great.