Chilli Lounge Reviews

Very disappointing visit …
From the start as we walked into the restaurant at 7.30pm on a Friday ,the place was deserted and the owner was sitting down staring into space which gave off very bad first impressions.
For the starter I got the mixed grill which was extremely bland , all the meats were dry and one piece of chicken which I shared with my girlfriend we both had to spit out as it tasted of fish..
For mains we got tikka masala and Rogan Josh , the rogan Josh was bland , watery and the chicken was tough , all things I can say I’ve never experienced with Indian cuisine before , the tikka masala was just average .
At the end we were waiting quite a while for the servers to take payment so I called over the owner , he came over and went through the bill infront of us and proceeded to tell us that we’ve had 2 beers and they hadn’t charged us enough , we found this to be very rude and it was nearly as if he was blaming us for the mistake .
Overall this place doesn’t deserve any of the awards that it advertises, we have been to numerous Indians in Ireland and abroad and this has to be the worst we’ve been to , wouldn’t recommend going unless you want to be disappointed

We had such a lovely time here. From the second we walked in, it just felt warm and welcoming without trying too hard. The atmosphere is really nice—relaxed, a bit cozy, and somewhere you actually want to sit and stay for a while.

The staff were genuinely friendly and easy to chat to, which made a big difference. They were attentive without hovering, and everything just felt natural and unforced.

The food was the real highlight though. Absolutely delicious—full of flavour and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was spot on, and it’s one of those places where you’re already thinking about what you’ll order next time before you’ve even left.

Honestly, just a really great experience all around. Definitely somewhere we’ll be back to.

Super friendly staff, vegan friendly food without compromising authenticity or quality. Fantastic price point, we called in that day to book a table and staff were very accommodating considering the busy valentines weekend.

After a disastrous and disappointing Valentines dinner at lakeside manor, the food we were served here pales in comparison. Absolutely stunning food! We ordered everything to be vegan/vegetarian and they did not disappoint. No hidden shortcuts, food was cooked from fresh and separate from meat cooked dishes (very important as if it was cooked in the same pots and pans of meat cooked dishes, the flavour of meat would have poured into the food). We were even offered a complimentary dish which was absolutely delicious and very much appreciated. Hats off to the chef and waiters. We will definitely return again and will recommend to all.

Only downside was, we didn’t have enough space for all the food and felt a bit cramped, but the food speaks for itself so, this minor negative vanishes into the background because before we knew it, all the food was gone and we were very happy. We will definitely return!

3 sides, 2 mains +1 complimentary. Fantastic service, wait time was excellent and the same goes for the price.

Hi there,
I wanted to share my experience from my recent visit to Chilli Lounge Restaurant. This was my second time visiting the restaurant and unfortunately, the food this time was really not up to par compared to my first visit. There was a mix-up with my order and the plain Naan bread I received was not cooked well. However, after bringing this to the attention of the staff, they promptly replaced it with a perfectly cooked Naan bread.

I must say, I was impressed by the way the staff handled the situation and their excellent customer service. The ambiance of the restaurant was extraordinary and I particularly enjoyed the complementary dishes that were served.

What really stood out for me was the small surprise they gave us for our engagement anniversary - a cake and a song. It was truly heart touching and made our evening even more special.
Overall, while there were some hiccups with the food, the exceptional service and thoughtful gestures from the staff definitely made up for it.

We called a day before our visit from Dublin to confirm that we wanted the smoky dry ice effect for a birthday celebration, as seen on your Instagram. You assured us it would be done, and we requested a cake to record for the occasion, to which you agreed.

We traveled 2.5 hours to your restaurant. Upon arrival, we were told the smoky effect wasn't available due to a delivery issue. Despite our prior confirmation, you claimed it was a miscommunication.

We ordered 1 starter, a bottle of wine, 3 curries, and 3 naan breads, got a complimentary slice of cake to celebrate the birthday. Out of the three curries, one was incorrect, so we asked you to replace it.

Your edited response to our review incorrectly blamed us for improper ordering. The food was extremely oily and not authentic Indian, as I know from being from Delhi and dining at many places in Ireland. While we were eating, you asked how the food was, and we told you it was oily. You replied, "I am sorry, it’s busy, maybe that’s why," and offered us alcohol on the house to compensate, which we declined since we already had our bottle of wine.

We paid 66 euros in your restaurant, so don’t lie by saying we ordered only 1 or 2 things. Thank God we have proof to show, otherwise your fake comment could turn the tables and make it look like we lied.

We didn’t enjoy our dinner but didn’t want to be rude because we were there to celebrate, not to fight. As customers, it’s our right to leave an honest review, so stop messaging us asking to remove it. We didn’t say anything to your face because you apologized, but it didn’t make up for the ruined birthday night.

You gave us a complimentary starter due to the unavailability of the dry ice effect, but it didn’t improve the experience.

The service was poor, and your response to our review was dishonest. We appreciated the gesture, but the overall service and food quality were disappointing. Stop editing your comments to shift the blame onto customers.

We are replying to your fake and wrong comment which you edited two days later, thinking we wouldn’t notice. Be honest about your mistakes and improve your food quality and service.

Attaching the pics of what we exactly ordered so that people know how smartly you lied.

We don’t want to keep posting bad reviews, so kindly appreciate customer feedback and be apologetic for your mistakes. Thanks. We won’t be ever visiting again. Bye.