PIMENTO in Carlow

Arrived a little before our booking, and was accommodated. We ordered and things started arriving quickly which was a nice change from our first visit where one of us had to wait nearly an hour for our first dish. We ordered 2 dishes each, and 3 came and an hour later we asked for the other and they were able to bring it out. Could have gotten lost, all good. We noticed the tables to our back and right which had both arrived after us had all their dishes and desserts by the time we even had our final dish. We then were waiting probably over an hour for our table to get cleared and offered dessert. One of the staff finally came and asked if we were done ordering food as the kitchen is closed. We said we'd like the dessert menu as we were finished eating ages. The staff asked if it was okay to clear the table and told us we still had time for dessert but the kitchen was closing for food. We waited around another 40 minutes for our table to be cleared and the dessert menu to be brought but it never came and our table never got cleared, and it was impossible to get hold of staff at this point as it seemed they were finished up and getting ready to close. We decided we didn't want dessert anymore after the 40 minutes and just got up, and paid and left. I've never not left a tip l, but this time I made sure not to.

Good food and it was busy. Staff fitted me in.

It's a very nice place. The food is a bit pricey for the portion size; I understand it's a tapas restaurant, but it would be nice to have more substantial dishes for a proper dinner. Everything comes in small portions, but the flavor and presentation are 10/10.

We were a group of five, and we all ordered about 2-3 tapas plates each. Our first plate came out 7 mins after ordering, and our last plate came out an hour after ordering. We had to ask for it three times, and each time, the staff would say they were going to check, and then never return. Honestly most of the plates were absolutely incredible, overall food was really good, but service really badly let them down.

A place that creates a good mood.

Had a great time and it didn't break the bank thanks to the meal deals. Good atmosphere and great service. Thanks for a lovely night out.