Review: Fallons, Kilcullen, Co. Kildare

Fallons of Kilcullen

Kilcullen, Co. Kildare

Yesterday while I was deciding what new PC to splash out on, the hunger hit me. It was 3 pm on a muggy Saturday and having not eaten since an early breakfast, Ali and I decided to go for something fairly substantial. It was not our initial plan to go to Fallons (our intended haunt closed at 3) and I had never considered it for lunch. It was somewhere I would like to try for dinner some evening but it never crossed my mind for a midday meal.

Inside, Fallons is a stylish space and although it doesn't feel as relaxed as a cafe, it doesn't feel too formal either. The well trained staff provide an efficient and friendly service but it's the food that really catches your attention. After a decent espresso, I had the roast of the day on brioche with chips. The beef was delicious, it was cooked well done but didn't suffer from being dry or tough. The brioche was tasty but it was the addition of beautifully caramelised onions that set this apart. The sauce was excellent and while I'm not a fan of a sandwich loaded with leaves, this wasn't swamped with salad and suited me perfectly. The chips were well cooked and crispy and the garlic sauce I requested had a great freshness to it.

As for the price, it could be considered slightly expensive for everyday lunch. The total bill came to €30.80 for my sandwich with chips, Ali's pulled pork salad, a tea and an espresso. It was substantial though, you certainly won't leave hungry!

Lunch Ratings:

Food: 8/10
Service: 8/10
Ambience: 7/10
Selection: 8/10
Value for Money: 7/10

Overall: 7.5/10 Recommended