The Great Escape in Waterford

06/09/2025: Really good. Where a kg of mussels means a kg of mussels! Lively food all round.

24/08/2025: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Absolutely Stunning Dinner I stopped into Espresso Waterford for dinner recently and was completely blown away by the quality of the food. This place is a real gem in Waterford! I ordered the Tagliatelle Bolognise and my dining companion had the Prawn Pil Pil. Both dishes were, without exaggeration, exceptional. The tagliatelle was clearly fresh and cooked to a perfect al dente. The bolognese sauce was the star of the show – deeply rich, slow-cooked, and packed with layers of flavour. You could really tell it had been simmering for hours; it was hearty, authentic, and absolutely delicious. The Prawn Pil Pil was equally impressive. The prawns were plump, juicy, and cooked flawlessly. The sauce was a beautiful balance of garlic, chili, and olive oil—spicy enough to have a kick but not overwhelming, allowing the sweet flavour of the prawns to shine through. It was so good we were using the bread to mop up every last drop! The service was warm and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet sophisticated. It’s the perfect spot for a dinner. We will absolutely be back to work our way through the rest of the menu. Highly, highly recomm Don't leave without soaking up all that incredible Pil Pil sauce with their bread. You'll thank me later