Elephant & Castle - Rathmines

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   OISIN

   Dublin

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was as good as all elephants and castle restaurants, which are amazing. The staff were bubbly and always happy to help. We will definitely be coming back
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Oisin, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and found our staff bubbly and helpful—it means a lot to us. Your support is truly appreciated, and we can’t wait to welcome you back again soon for another amazing visit! Best regards, E&C Team!
   

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   Robert

   London

   6 reviews

   3.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Had issue that they could not find the booking thankfully they had a table available.
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 4 days ago

   Hi Robert, Thank you for your feedback. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with your booking. While we're glad we could accommodate you with a table, we understand how frustrating this must have been and will review our reservation process to prevent such issues in the future. We value your experience and hope to have the chance to serve you again, ensuring everything is seamless from start to finish. Best regards, E&C Team!
   

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   Emer

   Dublin

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Gorgeous food. But for the second time in a row the service was bad. After 20 mins of no attention I had to go find a server to take our order. Servers were all talking to each other and avoiding eye contact with customers. Again I had to get up off the table and ask someone for the bill.
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded 5 days ago

   Hi Emer! Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the food but sincerely apologize for the issues with our service. This is not the experience we aim to provide, and we’ll address this with our team immediately to ensure better attention to all guests. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to provide you with a much better experience in the future. Best regards, E&C Team!
   

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   Dearbhail

   Dublin

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 6, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was not up to previous standard. Chips felt old and almost like leftovers and food was only lukewarm as if it had been sitting for a long time without being kept warm. This is my first time having a bad experience in this particular Elephant & Castle and I was disappointed.
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on November 7, 2024

   Hi Dearbhail, Thank you for rating us. We’re sorry to hear that your experience at our restaurant didn’t fully meet your expectations. We strive to offer each guest a memorable visit, and your insights help us see where we can improve. If there’s anything specific you think we could work on, we’d love to hear it. Please feel free to reach out directly. We’d be delighted to welcome you back and provide an experience that exceeds your expectations next time. Best regards, E&C Team!
   

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   Tanya

   N. Ireland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 3, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The bathroom is always dirty. The same food tests different. For example the soup I ordered today was not delicious than a few weeks ago.
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on November 4, 2024

   Hi Tanya, Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We're glad to see you enjoyed some aspects of your experience, though we’re sorry to hear that consistency and cleanliness were an issue during your visit. We know how important it is to provide a reliable and welcoming experience each time, so your feedback is very valuable to us. Please rest assured that we’re addressing the concerns you raised with our team, especially around maintaining a spotless environment and ensuring consistency in the quality of our dishes. We hope to welcome you back soon and provide a seamless experience that meets your expectations every time. Best regards, E&C Team!
   

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   Miyu

   Dublin

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Good chicken wings! Food and drinks are good but the restaurant is very noisy
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on November 5, 2024

   Hi Miyu, Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the chicken wings and the food and drinks. We appreciate you mentioning the noise level as well — we’re always looking for ways to improve the dining experience. Hope to welcome you back soon for another great meal! E&C Team
   

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   Deirdre

   Dublin

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on October 28, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The starter - dirty chicken was just delicious As was my partner’s chilli burger My wings were very disappointing as they were totally overcooked. I’m used to receiving wings that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside - giving a burst of taste as you bite into them. This is were you lost the stars. It was like they had been under a heater for hours
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on October 29, 2024

   Hi Deirdre, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed both the Dirty Chicken starter and your partner’s chili burger! It’s wonderful to know those dishes hit the mark for you. However, we're truly sorry to hear that the wings did not meet your expectations. We hope you’ll give us another chance to provide you with a flawless experience. Please don’t hesitate to reach out the next time you visit – we’d love the opportunity to make it right. Best regards, E&C Team!
   

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   Trish

   Dublin

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Nothing I didn't like an overall lovely experience
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on October 27, 2024

   Hi Trish, Thank you so much for you review. We look forward to welcoming you back soon. E&C Team!
   

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   Greg

   Dublin

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on October 26, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   It took 55 mins for food to arrive from when we sat down. To be fair the waiter was v apologetic but clearly other tables were prioritised. Place was less than half full so should not have taken that long. Other tables that the staff seem to know well got their food first even though we ordered before them. We did enquire twice and let them know but as I said the waiter was apologetic and seemed like a nice fella. Very frustrating with a young family
   

   Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on October 27, 2024

   Hi Greg, Thank you for your feedback. I sincerely apologize for the long wait time you experienced during your visit. We strive to provide timely service, and I’m sorry we didn’t meet that expectation this time. I appreciate your understanding and your kind words about our waiter. Your comments are really helpful as we work to improve. We hope you’ll give us another try and allow us the chance to provide a better experience for you and your family.
   

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    Anne

    Dublin

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    A very nice mid range restaurant with excellent service and good food. Well worth a visit especially if you’re looking for somewhere that caters for adult dining and family dining.
    

    Elephant & Castle - RathminesResponded on October 22, 2024

    Hi Anne, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our restaurant, especially our service and food. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere for both adult and family dining, so it's great to know we hit the mark for you. We truly appreciate your feedback and are committed to providing an even better experience next time. We hope to earn that 5-star review during your next visit! Looking forward to seeing you again soon! E&C Team
    

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