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01/04/2025: We stayed at Glenlo Abbey and ate the seven course tasting menu at the refurbished Pullman restaurant on 27march 2025. The restaurant menu has been transformed by the new head chef, Angelo Vagiolis, who arrived from the Michelin two star restaurant Terre in Cork four months ago. The menu was stunning throughout, as was the service and delectable surroundings of the original refurbished carriages from the Orient Express. The courses were refreshingly named in a non pretentious way, such as Nibbles rather than Amuse Bouche. The portions were exactly right so that we were pleasantly full at the end, having eaten the courses which were seasonal, fresh and mainly locally sourced where possible, including trout on the first fish course, monkfish liver in the second and Turbot with champagne and mussels in the third fish course. The Fallow deer venison from the Burren was incredible and served with berries and kampot peppers. The two dessert courses included mandarin sorbet with micil and Apple and parsnip sauce on Arlette biscuit with a mind blowing sheep’s milk ice cream, followed by sorrel chocolate and rhubarb jellies. The presentation of all courses on pocelein commensurate with the Pullman ethos was superb throughout. Without doubt we will be returning, and with five wine pairings. Fantastic.

03/03/2025: Visited 02/03/25 The Pullman is the gold standard of what service should be. Would like to make special note of the manager, Ian McDonnell, his professionalism is admirable Looking forward to returning in the near future