Balfes - Dublin

5stars for everything, coffee was incredible, food had large portions and quality was amazing, service was welcoming, attentive and quick. Definitely recommend... read more 5stars for everything, coffee was incredible, food had large portions and quality was amazing, service was welcoming, attentive and quick. Definitely recommend and will return next time i’m in the area

Great evening at Balfes Restaurant! Thanks to Colin for the great welcome cocktail. Service absolutely perfect thanks to Julia L and Christopher. Thank you agai... read more Great evening at Balfes Restaurant! Thanks to Colin for the great welcome cocktail. Service absolutely perfect thanks to Julia L and Christopher. Thank you again, we will return:

Superb reception with smile and great service quality for a very good cuisine with or without gluten! Thanks to Julia, Colin and Miguel: read more Superb reception with smile and great service quality for a very good cuisine with or without gluten! Thanks to Julia, Colin and Miguel:

While dining at your restaurant recently, my overall experience was unfortunately disappointing, particularly due to several service issues that significantly i... read more While dining at your restaurant recently, my overall experience was unfortunately disappointing, particularly due to several service issues that significantly impacted the evening. After finishing the starter of oysters, the server clearing our plates accidentally spilled the oyster water from the tray onto my high-end suit jacket, which was placed on an adjacent chair. The server did not even notice the spill until I stood up and began using my napkin to try to clean it. Only then did he approach and hand me two paper napkins, without any expression of concern or apology. I was extremely upset by this careless incident. Additionally, while we understand that at a restaurant of this size, different servers may handle ordering, food delivery, and drinks, the inconsistency still affected the flow of service. Most frustrating was when we were ready to leave and asked for the bill—it took an unnecessarily long time to get anyone's attention. The server who finally processed the payment was not friendly and handled the transaction without warmth or courtesy. We also noted that while our coats were politely hung upon arrival, we were completely ignored when leaving and had to retrieve them ourselves from the coat stand. As for the food, it was average, and the prices felt rather high—though given the central location, this is somewhat understandable. However, the overall dining experience and service quality seriously need improvement. I expected much better from a restaurant with your reputation and setting.

The soup was amazing and the service was perfect. Reasonably priced. So would definitely recommend. read more The soup was amazing and the service was perfect. Reasonably priced. So would definitely recommend.