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  • 5/5 Maeve K. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant coffee! They use 3fe - only place in drogheda that does. Scone was really fresh & fluffy! Oat milk cappuchino great also
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  • 5/5 Sergio G. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely and cosy place. Totally recommend. Their Lasagna was breathtaking.🀀
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  • 5/5 Mei Yee N. 1 year ago on Google
    A small family-run restaurant that really is a little slice of Italy in Drogheda which I can't get enough of. It's a pity they are only open till 6pm. The shop does not have many tables so be sure to call up and book a table not to miss out. Though 3 times now, they have been able to accommodate me on the outdoor tables as well as inside. Spaghetti with Clogherhead prawns is an indulgent pasta dish with plenty of fresh prawns - it's the special there so definitely go for it when on offer. The seafood chowder is so unexpectedly amazing...every spoon is filled with rich buttery crabmeat and other seafood. Funghi ravioli is handmade and has this richness that is difficult to describe. Their handcut chips is really freshly handcut and fried with clean oil. The Caprese ciabatta is another highlight of great ingredients used. Suffice to say - am delighted to find out about them at the start of my year in Drogheda! 😍
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  • 5/5 christopher k. 1 year ago on Google
    Haven't eaten in Simona since they moved. Not to say the least the food was absolutely gorgeous and the portions were very generous. Can't wait to come back again.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kathryn M. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply delicious! My husband, baby and i popped in here for lunch today. In the future we will make a reservation, but they were soo kind to fit us in for a quick sitting on a busy Saturday. The staff were so professional and welcoming. The mushroom ravioli was AMAZING! Chips were so fresh. Baby was given a great high chair. Spotlessly clean restaurant and bathrooms. We will be back for sure!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 MG_Decentra 9 months ago on Google
    Proper Italian food from a real Italian chef AND in Drogheda. Fantastic stuff. The chef takes great pride in his food and cooking. He imports most of the ingredients from Italy.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 FoxRock 1 year ago on Google
    I've been living in Drogheda over a year now and only now am I trying Simona. Why haven't I been here before? The food is incredible, the staff is friendly, the atmosphere is relaxed, the service is quick, the prices are very reasonable, the portions are generous, and the ingredients are of the highest quality. The menu is small, ensuring high standards for every dish. A five star rating doesn't do Simona justice. I'll be back for sure.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Cathal C. 3 months ago on Google New
    Everything about this place was amazing , service was excellent, food was incredible , and the atmosphere was fantastic . I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who like’s Italian food ⭐️

  • 5/5 Brian K. 4 months ago on Google
    Fabulous. Lovely authentic Italian restaurant. Great value for money.

  • 5/5 Darren S. 10 months ago on Google
    The Arrabiata was very tasty. Also the place was spotless, and the Staff were very polite. Will definitely be going back there to eat again.

  • 5/5 Patricia 8 months ago on Google
    Will definitely return again. Bit tight on space so I advise to book beforehand. Although sometimes it's nice to be able to just walk in, as we did. Guess we were lucky, they were able to accommodate us. Lovely family restaurant.

  • 5/5 john n. 7 months ago on Google
    I just recently had the most amazing spaghetti with prawns here in Simonas, and I have never had fresher prawns in my life before. The tomato sauce was delicious and the spaghetti was cooked perfectly. Not my first time having delicious food from this restaurant and it most certainly will not be the last. I have had the seafood chowder from them before and it was incredible too. Thanks guys, 5 stars from me all day long

  • 5/5 Herb U. 1 year ago on Google
    We dropped in for lunch and although they were very busy, a seat for two was arranged. We had the soup which was delicious! The staff were lovely and the place was very comfortable

  • 5/5 Paula B. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't really know what it was about this particular day, I hadn't been to Drogheda for a long time, but having bought some fish in Kirwans (another of my favourite fish emporiums), I was hungry & popped into Simona for a coffee & snack before heading back to Trim. What a surprise!! When I saw the food I decided to have a Pizza πŸ•. I can honestly tell you it was the best I've had in years. Thin, crispy & oooozing with πŸ§€ cheese & glugged, sipped really, a glass of Montepulluciano from Abruzzi with it. Had a lovely chat with the Egyptian Maitre D' & told him they needed a bigger place! Thank you. Mile grazie....

  • 5/5 Allyson G. 1 year ago on Google
    I was traveling in the area and stopped in for lunch. Best carbonara I have ever had, just delicious! The staff was so nice to me, not being from Ireland, and accommodating to get me a table during their busy lunch hour. As I sat there, it seemed as if they have regulars that must make reservations often and tables filled up with people who all looked very satisfied with their meals. It makes sense now looking at their google reviews! If you are visiting & looking for Italian food, I would put this on your must-try list!

  • 5/5 Maja B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food and service. I think you can't go wrong if you order anything. It is a proper Italian food :)

  • 5/5 Karen O. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful Italian food and the portions are very generous. Will definitely be back. A very busy spot, booking is essential!

  • 5/5 Brian F. 1 year ago on Google
    Hands down one of my favourite restaurants anywhere. This is a proper family-run Italian restaurant with fantastic food and the prices are very reasonable for the quality. The staff are always wam and welcoming. I'd recommend making a reservation ahead of time if you can because it is a small restaurant and a popular place.

  • 5/5 Margaret R. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely family restaurant, fresh home cooked Italian food. Chefs special prawn spaghetti & tiramisu desert delicious. We all enjoyed the service & comfort. Thank you

  • 5/5 Mel M. 2 years ago on Google
    Got carbonara and the pasta special(with dublin prawns). Quite delicious and excellent value. Most authentic italian food in Drogheda. The staff are lovely too.

  • 4/5 Lolade A. 1 year ago on Google
    We’ve been trying to come and eat here for over a year!!! That’s how busy this place is. Other times we tried to come was evening and they were closing πŸ˜….well today was the day and they squeezed us in for an hour! 😰 we made it work! It was worth it! Delicious!!! Absolutely delicious! I also had a cappuccino with an extra shot of coffee and it was so lovely! Yuuuuum! My carbonara was amazing and my husband wanted to get the carbonara but I convinced him to get the special with the shrimp and look how fab it looked and it tasted even better! Well done guys!!!

  • 5/5 Maeve W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is simply a great place . The food is gorgeous and reasonable the place is spotless and the Staff very welcoming and attentive.

  • 5/5 Caoimhe M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best pizza I've had in a long time. Food was delicious and service was great! Will definitely be back!

  • 5/5 Paulina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good Italian food, one of the best I have had in Ireland, also priced reasonably. The chips are best in Ireland, no doubt.

  • 4/5 Aran M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had lunch with friends here last week. Food was lovely and good selection of dishes on the menu. And the staff were very helpful and friendly too. Only negative is that the table we had was so close to other tables that we were nearly sitting with them. I know its a small restaurant and they have to make the most of the space but maybe something to look at going forward.

  • 5/5 Deirdre F. 1 year ago on Google
    1st time to visit and will definitely be back. Food was delicious...friendly staff....top quality


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