The Forty Foot in Dublin

15/03/2026: We went as a group of 5, Nice classic vibe! Lovely food. Taste & design for both starters & main food. Truffle Ravioli was absolutely delicious 😋 3 of us ordered dessert too but not 100% happy with them. So 4/5 for food.

10/03/2026: We visited Rosa Madre to celebrate my birthday, having had a fantastic experience there on a previous visit - so expectations were high. Unfortunately, this trip fell short. The crab on toast was let down by an overwhelming amount of mayonnaise, which completely masked the flavour of the crab. The lobster spaghetti - the dish I was most looking forward to - was also a disappointment: the presentation was lacking, the pasta overcooked, and the sauce didn't come close to the depth of flavour I remembered from before. A highlight was the tiramisu, which was genuinely excellent. My boyfriend fared better with his choices, and the front-of-house staff were warm and attentive - particular credit to the young man managing the floor, who was a pleasure to deal with. I'm hoping this was simply an off night, as Rosa Madre has shown it's capable of much better.