Awards / Reviews
Irish Times Review August 2009
TOM DOORLEY:
Authentic and generous
"WHEN YOU WALK into a restaurant and the first thing you see are little bottles of the lovely Brancaia estate extra virgin olive oil on every table, you know you’re likely to be in good hands.
And then, when you see things like “Connemara air-dried meats” and “Donard pak choi” and “Bunclody rose veal” you breathe a sigh of relief. Well, if you’re like me, you do..."
just a note though - We can confirm that we are definitely wheel chair accessible.
Lucinda O'Sullivan's
Little Black Book of Great Places to Stay and Eat
August 2009
"The Wicklow Set are known to be a discerning lot and, when they give a nod of approval to a restaurant in their foothills, there has to be something worth investigating. The location of the restaurant is a picturesque old stone building in Rathdrum which dates from 1785 and was originally Bates Inn and has been used in many film sets.
It is basically a long cottage room but of course it is a distinctly cool and modern long cottage room with an open wood stove and an open kitchen Here some of the best food available in the Garden of Ireland is being produced and served by Marino and Janet Monterisi and their team to eager diners...."
Taste of Ireland with Paolo Tullio
May 2009
"The menu has clearly had a lot of thought put into it. The first thing you notice is that almost every ingredient has a provenance and many of the ingredients are organic. The second thing you notice is that there's a very European feel to the menu. I discovered later that the chef is Italian, which explained that.
Several things pleased me about this menu: first, the provenance of the ingredients; second, that homemade pasta and gnocchi were on the menu; third, that the various risottos were made with carnaroli rice; and, lastly, there were dishes that used Gubeen's chorizo and pancetta."
Georgina Campbells' Ireland
"It has lots of atmosphere and people travel long distances to eat here for its relaxed ambience and excellent food , made with simple, quality ingredients...
Located in a tourist focused but pleasant laneway just off Rathdrum’s main street which has been used as a location for many Irish films (the restaurant walls feature stills from the various productions) and is also home to a cosy café/pub,..."
Best In Ireland 2009 Bridgestone Guide:
"Marino Monterisi’s restaurant is the talk of Wicklow food lovers.A chef who sources with exactitude and care – Gorey beef, local organic vegetables, a local fish supplier – he has been rewarded for his perseverance by a delighted clientele who tend to order the fish specials straight awa...."
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MenuPages.ie reviews
Bates Restaurant are delighted to see such great feedback on our restaurant in the restaurant reviews from the users of Menupages.ie.
Scoring an average of 4.8 out of 5 from these reviews shows us that we're heading in the right direction.
We appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing our success and keeping our customers happy!
some samples include:
"Wow is all you can say about this restaurant. Everything is to perfection - the menu, the wine list, the decor, the staff. It is a must and at the p
rice of pub food. You must booked in advance because it is really difficult to get a table. 10 out of 10. A real gem..."
~ Avril
"The best restaurant I've even been to. I love going here. The food is top notch and the staff are very friendly and always helpful. Best to book in advance as it is always extremley busy. Would recommend everyone try this restaurant....."
~ Holly
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