Reviews - Pooles
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Poole's in Carnew is a fabulous family restaurant with consistently good food and great service. Their menu offers a wide range of delicious options at reasonable prices, perfect for couples, families, or groups. The charming village location adds to the cozy atmosphere, making it a hidden gem for both dining in or taking out. The attentive and accommodating staff provide excellent service, making every visit a delightful experience. With generous portion sizes and a variety of choices, Poole's is highly recommended for a lovely meal in a relaxed and friendly setting.
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Had a wonderful meal of chicken strips coated in a crispy Cajun-spiced batter, served with salad and chips. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the fresh salad came in a generous portion. Great value, with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. View all feedback.
What Anonym dislikes about Pooles:
The restaurant was quite cold, so I recommend warming up before dining. The food was beautifully presented, but I don't feel it was worth the price we paid. For dinner, we spent around €80–90 per person. The service was decent, but overall, it didn't meet my expectations. View all feedback.
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Last update : 06.06.2024
All one could hope for from a family restaurant in a small Irish country town. Extensive menu of well priced good quality items that will offer a choice to the most limited palate. Attentive and vibrant staff, and a great atmosphere borne of families gathering and friends meeting. Lastly the delightful relaxed air of a place you aren't being chased out of (a rarity these days). Highly recommended.
Love this place, lovely staff, great food, highly recommended 10/10
This was my 2nd time at Pooles within 2 months Excellent food an very friendly an helpful staff Will deffo be back again when back in the area
Last night, we celebrated a special occasion at Poole's Restaurant in Carnew, and our experience was truly fantastic. The staff was exceptionally helpful and attentive. Even with a party of eleven, our food was served promptly and was absolutely delicious. Each dish was beautifully presented, and there was more than enough to go around. I highly recommend this restaurant. Five stars!
The service was incredibly friendly, and the food was both delicious and full of flavor.
Last update : 28.04.2022
Went to Poole's after a long morning tour of Carnew Castle grounds and the All Saints Church. So nice to be able to have an upscale meal with our three young children. They have a perfect kids menu and you can choose from the main...menu fixed course prices. I had a delicious crusted salmon. Others in our party were also very pleased with the food. Roast Beef Dinners, Lamb, Pork chops. The appetizers were spot on and the desserts were delightful.
Poor to average. Food minimal portion. Latte coffee cold whenserved. coffee similar. Children very noisy. Altold very poor value for money.
Food excellent plenty of choices well presented Nice helpfull staff. Clean followed covid procedures
Very good food, well-appointed restaurant, professional staff. Popular, so booking advised.
I visited this restaurant based on a friend's recommendation, and I was not disappointed! The young woman who seated us was friendly, efficient, and courteous. The menu was excellent, and there was a special of the day board as well. The food was delicious; the steak was cooked exactly as requested and well-presented. The pepper sauce was outstanding, and the portion sizes were just right—not oversized. They also had a beautiful selection of desserts.
Last update : 26.12.2024
On our way home from Carlow, my son and I decided to stop in Carnew for dinner. Pooles Restaurant turned out to be an excellent choice. From the moment we stepped in, we were warmly welcomed, even though we hadn’t made a reservation. The menu offered a fantastic selection of starters, main courses, and desserts. My son chose the roast turkey and ham, while I opted for lamb cooked in a deliciously spicy sauce with rice. The lamb was beautifully prepared and had no excess fat. We couldn’t resist trying the desserts, and both of us went for the Bailey's chocolate chip cheesecake. We left feeling satisfied, full, and extremely pleased with our choice of restaurant. I couldn’t rate the staff, facilities, cleanliness, and food highly enough. We will definitely be back!
Delicious food that also accommodates individuals with food allergies.
Fabulous food and atmosphere and great service. Nicest cheesecake I’ve ever tasted. Fabulous night xx
Fantastic restaurant.. food is amazing n very plentiful!!! Atmosphere is great and Staff are so lovely, couldn’t ask for more????
Ordered from the take away menu, food was amazing and great portion sizes. very tasty, will order again!!
Last update : 22.11.2025
The young and energetic waitstaff were incredibly attentive and accommodating. Caoimhe seamlessly handled our bill-splitting, which can often be a challenge for larger groups. The menu offered a fantastic variety, catering to everyone’s tastes, with plenty of vegetarian and vegan options available. The portions were generous and reasonably priced. Both the service and presentation were top-notch. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and the friendly, dedicated, and professional young staff made it even more enjoyable. Great job, ladies – we will definitely return!
We visited Pooles in Carnew for Sunday lunch. Four adults and a baby. From the moment we went in the door we loved everything about the place. We had young friendly staff who obviously enjoy their work, restaurant has a lovely ambiance. The food was absolutely perfect. The service was fast and the variety of food available was incredible. Well worth the visit and we will definitely be back.
