Roastie Midleton in Midleton

01/03/2025: We have been to Salinas before and always left happy. However, today we did not have the same experience. There were 3 tables in the restaurant and yet we had to wait 15 minutes for someone to come and take our order, the same issue re-emerged when we were finished our starters. My partner’s food was lovely but I cannot say the same for mine. I had asked the waitress if the spicy prawn tagliatelle (a beautiful dish that was on the menu last time we were in Salinas) was still available, to which she said that yes it was, it was this weekend’s special. The specials were not available to us so I could not cross check. I was delighted! The waitress did say that it was not pasta but it was something else, knowing Salinas does Arabic food I just expected the something else to be an Arabic carb or something of the sort, as long as I had my spicy sauce I was happy. The dish came and it was a bowl of a not spicy, cream sauce and about 10-13 over cooked prawns. There was a bit of Paprika on it but there was no spice for a spicy dish. We were in a rush so I didn’t send it back (I understand that’s where I lie at fault) but I paid €18.95 for a bowl with a cream sauce, garlic bread and prawns. I love prawns and so get them out whenever and wherever possible but never in my life have I paid such prices for what I got!!! This is not to deter anyone from Salinas, it is a fantastic spot in Midleton but just something to be mindful of!

25/02/2025: Loved it , stopped here for lunch and shared a platter with my partner it was delicious very fresh and generous portion