Roly’s Terrace Restaurant & Bar

Roly’s Terrace Restaurant & Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Ian

   Dublin1 review

   3.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   I have been coming to Rolys on and off since the mid 1990s and have always considered it one of the best restaurants in Dublin. I came for Easter Sunday lunch with my wife this time to The Terrace and we arrived on time at 1pm but were pretty much ignored by the staff for 15 minutes as we waited to be seated. Once at our table, we were further ignored for another 15 minutes until we had to summon waiting staff to take a drinks order and at the same time we ordered our food. This arrived quickly and was up to the expected high quality. Overall, this visit was disappointing when compared to previous visits and one got the impression from the receiving staff and waiting staff that, as a 2 person party, when compared to the other tables which were all at least 6 or 8 persons, we were an inconvenience. Nevertheless, the food was great as always so that was the redeeming feature. I am not sure that my latest experience would encourage me to return and I fear the almost 30 year old love affair with Rolys may be coming to an end.
   

   Roly’s Terrace Restaurant & BarResponded 1 day ago

   Thank you for your review Ian. Please accept our apologies for the lack of warmth in your welcome and service at table. May we ask you please to contact me when next coming to Roly's - we would really value the opportunity to make amends and demonstrate that we have listened. Paul Cartwright, Director paul@rolysbistro.ie
   

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   Michael VIP

   London14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   A visit to Roly's is always a pleasure. Good food. fine wine. excellent service. A long-established restaurant, staffed by people who know their job and do it flawlessly.
   

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   Vourneen

   Dublin2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   Outstanding food. Service not good. Spent 30 minutes trying to get waiters attention for dessert menu. Gave up trying to get a bill and paid on the way out instead
   

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   Sarah

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on 5 April 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Had read reviews about the poor service and unfortunately experienced it ourselves. Asked for water, it never came. Our order came out wrong. Tea and coffees were forgotten. Our server just seemed to really not want to be there.. Felt like a lot of young people without much experience, initiative or care. Ate in the terrace, which has a more casual menu, and the food was average. An ok spot for a catch up but wouldn’t be going for the dining experience, it was nothing to write home about - the service really did let it down massively.
   

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   Bitzy

   Dublin9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 20 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We enjoyed our meal pleasant staff ambience lovely was a little cold when we arrived first
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York City1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 15 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very lively atmosphere. The food was very good. It was a little loud for some in our group, but the staff very accommodating and welcoming. We sat in the heated terrace, which was nice but under the blower so that was a little warm.  otherwise a very enjoyable experience. 
   

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   Imelda

   Dublin2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 14 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 1

   Disappointing experience. Arrived 5 minutes early which seemed to be problem for very stern receptionist. Did not welcome us or take our name. On booking i had noted this was a birthday celebration. . Dining room was very cold. Requested heat which was then turned off without referring to us. Food order arrived incorrect, very frustrating and again not acknowledged. Noticed some diners had a different menu which we were not offered. We did enjoy the food. However the experience was very disappointing.
   

   Roly’s Terrace Restaurant & BarResponded on 18 March 2025

   Our most genuine apologies Ms Imelda. Unacceptable. We will address your most unsatisfactory reception encounter and the continued poor experience. Please would you consider emailing me to events@rolysbistro.ie - we will seek to make amends. Paul Cartwright, Managing Director, Roly's Bistro
   

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   Allison VIP

   Dublin17 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 9 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is really good. Staff are attentive. There is a lovely ambience. It's good spot for a lovely dining experience.
   

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   Mags

   Dublin2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The food was disappointing. Myself and my husband had the Chicken Korma and it was very average. The chicken hadn’t absorbed any of the flavour of the sauce and was quite tough. It was very disappointing as we had been in Rolys before Christmas and the standard of the food was very good.
   

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    Elizabeth

    Dublin2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Bright airy space. Something for everyone on the menu. Great for casual dining
    

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