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  • 1/5 !Dylan r. 2 years ago on Google
    I would give this restaurant 0 stars if I could. Walked in and was seated at a table for 2 and a member of staff gave us the menu. After about 15 minutes of waiting, the waitress never came to take our order. However, the took the order of a couple sitting right beside us that arrived 15 minutes later. After about 30 minutes, I approached one of the waitresses behind the counter and asked to take our order, to which she replied, "The chef is very busy, but you can have drinks." However never came over to take our drink order. Tried to get the waitresses attention several times and but was completely ignored as they walked past many times. The final straw was after about 50 minutes of waiting, another group of 5 people sat down on the other side of us and was served immediately with drink and then she took their main order. We eventually stood up, put on our coats and walked out. Not single a member of staff asked us or acknowledged as to why we were leaving. I would have understood the food taking awhile to cook, but we didn't even get our order taken at all that night. I appreciate it was a busy Saturday night. But we were completely ignored the entire time with other customers being severed around us. Very disappointed and annoyed with the terrible service. We wouldn't be the kind of people to walk out of a restaurant or complain but this poor treatment of customers is completely unacceptable. -Dylan
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 grant i. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food and amazing staff. With great prices Jujeh chicken dish is my personal favourite. Bbq wings and prawn starters so tasty and just leave you wanting more. Kids love the waffle dessert. Definitely one of my favourite places
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stephanie R. 1 year ago on Google
    I never write reviews but felt obliged to. We visited this restaurant recently food was average for the high price and the staff were absolutely appalling the most unfriendly rude staff i have ever come across. Eye rolling at us, rude and made us feel like we were just a burden. We were the only people in the restaurant yet there were numerous tables not cleared from the time we went in to the time we left the same tables were full of dirty plates etc. Our own table wasnt cleaned when our desserts arrived we had to push everything aside. Really not good enough and completely unavoidable if the staff did there job correctly .
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Philip K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very poor food delivered from here. The chicken was dry with microwave veg. The pasta dish was horrible tasted like improperly cooked supermarket pasta with a watery sauce that tasted like it was a dolmio stir in sauce. I can't believe a trained chef would produce this. I've eaten better ready meals
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emily O. 10 months ago on Google
    It was my husband and I's first time here and stumbled across here as we were staying nearby for the night. We enjoyed the early bird offer of starter and main for €24 each. I had the garlic mushrooms which were good and tagliatelle smoked salmon with aubergine leeks and fresh cream. It was rich filling and delicious. My husband had the spicy buffalo chicken wings and quatrro stagioni pizza. He reported his lips and tongue were tingling after the wings but enjoyed nevertheless! We shared a bottle of Malbec for €24 & didn't opt for desserts. Staff were friendly and helpful. Overall a very pleasant experience and we'd recommend if you are nearby especially the Early bird.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Johnny T. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious Italian food. Hard to fault the quality. Tortellini is divine.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Maham N. 1 year ago on Google
    I was craving for Italian and thought to give Empoli a try. The service was good and the place got a nice calm vibe. For starters, we ordered fried brie and chicken wings with buffalo sauce. Bith of them were yummy. For the mains, we had a pesto pizza which was a first time experience for me. It was delicious. We ordered pesto fettuccine and it was an average pesto pasta. Another thing from the mains was the Bolognese pasta. I totally loved that. It was exactly how I like it. The serving size of the place is generous.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lady G. 2 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere. Pizza and pasta dishes are beautifully done.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 tara t. 1 year ago on Google
    We'd a booking for 19.30 tonight. The staff absolutely great and super friendly. The Goat's cheese was Divine and My main Ravioli. Hubby had the Goat's cheese also plus the Lasagne like me loved it. Will definitely be BACK plus great price too. Thank you Empoli Restaurant.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Conor P. 2 years ago on Google
    We walked in late on Tuesday night. The place was empty and they closed in 40 minutes... not a great start. The waitress was very accommodating and we went ahead with a starter and main: bruschetta, breaded mushrooms and Pollo ai Funghi, mixed veg and Boiled baby potatoes. Despite the circumstances it was the best Italian meal I have ever had. Cooked to perfection with every morsel tasty and bursting with flavour. The veg was tender but not soft, potatoes were perfect and the chicken divine. The meal could only have been improved by more time to enjoy it and a bottle of wine. Good value too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie 1 year ago on Google
    So delicious we ate here our last two nights in town! Prepare to slow down, relax, and enjoy! We were in a rush the second night, so maybe we were somewhat at fault for feeling the service was not as exceptional as the first night. We arrived early the first night and enjoyed a discounted early bird menu - still items from the main menu at a discounted price. We chose the hit and spicy pizza and the buffalo chicken wings appetizer. Both were perfect, and we had a lovely visit with the owners wife, also our server. The second night, she was not there, and the server we had was delightful but was not as efficient as the owner's wife. The second night, we enjoyed the spaghetti bolognese and a cup of soup. Bith evenings we enjoyed a homemade white chocolate raspberry cheesecake that was devine. For the finish we enjoyed lemoncello shots! While we were on holiday and may never have the opportunity to eat here again, we highly recommend you try it if you are in the area!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Job T. 1 year ago on Google
    The restaurant looked nice but the reserved table was not available when we went there. There was a huge waiting time for the food to come out. At least more than an hour. The waitress informed us that one of the chef did not come in but none of the customers got food on time. The lasagna i ordered was fine but the pasta was average. Overall the experience was not upto the price given.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 lauren c. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely disgusting not only an hour and a half waiting on the food, but frozen burned lasagne that tastes so bland, with a sauce poured around it. It was horrible and the pizza was also frozen. Cheese cake was basically melted cream with soggy biscuit. i will never order from here again and also the most expensive Italian restaurant in swords don't no how the place is still open. The nicest thing on that menu was the can of 7 up I got.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bobby B. 6 months ago on Google
    This has to be the best restaurant in Swords. It was our first time there - 8 of us for a family get together - and could not praise the experience enough. Service was excellent. The food was fantastic - every dish delicious. There are very few restaurants that make you feel so welcome and that you are part of an experience, Empoli Restaurant serves fabulous food with warm welcoming people. Thank you for a Great Night. We will be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick N. 1 year ago on Google
    We wanted pizza after a week long holiday in Ireland. We found Empoli and wow, was it an amazing dining experience. We got there early and were offered the early bird special of an appetizer, entree and dessert. The hot and spicy pizza was awesome. Rest of the meal was excellent as well. Very friendly. We enjoyed it so much that we came back the next night and dined here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dean K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food but terrible for delivery or collection. Ordered for collection, was told 20 minutes, arrived 20 minutes later and was told to take a seat and wait, was another 20 mins before I got my food. Another time placed an order for delivery, was given a time of 60 minutes, 90 minutes later I called up to see where the order was and was told it would be another 20 minutes. Restaurant seems to be completely disorganised.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Keith O. 1 year ago on Google
    Went for food on bank holiday. I have eaten here before and will probably return as the food is excellent. However, after being seated, it took 15 minutes to have our order taken, 25 minutes later we had not received our drinks. I did remind the staff and got drinks as food came. I also asked for pepper and parmesan with my dinner but unfortunately it never came.. I have experienced poor service here before and honestly would not return only the food is so good I would consider.

  • 5/5 Aisling K. 1 year ago on Google
    10/10 for my first time ordering online from Empoli. I opted for pizza and wasn't disappointed. Absolutely delicious, couldn't fault it. Would highly recommend.

  • 5/5 John D. 8 months ago on Google
    Everything was amazing at Empoli, our server “Jose” was extremely accommodating as we didn’t book. He was very well presented and well mannered. Myself and my partner had the penne arrabiata and the spinach and ricotta ravioli and they were amazing. If you like spice them be sure to order the Arrabiata “extra Hot”, it was delightfully satisfying. The desert was amazing but the cheese cake was slightly too soft as if it was not refrigerated correctly but non the less it had a delicious flavor. Definitely returning soon and I will definitely bring friends. Good atmosphere for group gatherings. Thank you Jose, you made our experience great. 10/10 on service. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • 5/5 Caz B. 5 months ago on Google
    We where the only ones there which was sad to see cause the food was really good, I got pepperoni pizza best I've had in quite some time, now I've a small appetite and don't usually ask for boxes to bring food home unless like this I couldn't let it go and badly wanted more for later, it was still as good after a blast in the airfryer 😂 I had a glass of house wine which was also really nice. My friend got the tortellini, she said it was delicious and a perfect portion size too. It was a Wednesday at about 6.30/7ish so hopefully got busier later. Staff member serving was lovely and attentive. Definitely go back and will recommend to friends x

  • 5/5 Zdenek Malich (zdenek malich l. 6 months ago on Google
    Great place for lunch. Very friendly service and great pasta We will be back for sure!

  • 5/5 Scotty G. 6 months ago on Google
    Didn’t have a reservation but they were able to get my wife and I in smoothly. Food was absolutely amazing. Staff was very polite and attentive. Definitely make a reservation on your visit to eat here.

  • 5/5 Lorna M. 8 months ago on Google
    Had a lovely dinner hear today for my daughters birthday... The food was really good and the waitress was very pleasant will def be back again

  • 5/5 Aulbright 7 months ago on Google
    5 stars for the ravioli with meat!! Honestly so tasteful, comforting and filling. All dishes were served piping hot and in great portion sizes! The bruschetta was seasoned and tasted really fresh. Throughly enjoyed my meal here. Thought there could be more waitresses on staff but those in attendance were really friendly. Definitely will be back to try more dishes.

  • 5/5 Charlie H. 1 year ago on Google
    From start to finish it was a great Restaurant experience. Staff so helpful and food was so good. I had a steak it was delicious and cooked to perfection. Fantastic value for money. 4 of us in our party and everyone was very happy with their meals. We will definitely be back. Keep up the good work Empoli

  • 4/5 Travel A. 1 year ago on Google
    🍴RESTAURANT REVIEW 🍴 We ordered their Parma ham and Rocket pizza. It was *chef’s kiss * the crust was beautifully crisp and the flavors were perfect together. We also ordered a glass of Italian Sauvignon Blanc each and had their Baked cheesecake and Tiramisu for dessert 🍮 💸 what it cost: Pizza: €16 Wine: €6.25 each Dessert: €6.25 each Our review: 🎇Food: 4/5 🏙Cleanliness: 5/5 🌃Environment: 3/5 🌅Service: 5/5 🌄Aesthetic: 5/5

  • 1/5 Paul O H. 10 months ago on Google
    Arrived at the restaurant to find a terrible smell of blocked drains/toilets (should have left at this point). 2 adults and 3 kids ordered food, kids mains and adult starters were to come at the same time. One adult starter arrived almost ten minutes after the rest (garlic mushrooms). The mushrooms were still raw and clearly still frozen in the middle. After eventually getting a cooked starter the wait for the adult main courses was ridiculous. Almost 30 minutes after kids had finished their meals, the adult mains arrived. Paid the bill of 98 euro and left. Absolutely disgraceful food, service and venue. Never again.

  • 5/5 Eimear N. 1 year ago on Google
    Myself and my friend went to Empoli for the first time tonight and had such a lovely experience. The food was great and the owner amdstaff are really friendly. Its a lovely restaurant with a chilled atmosphere. A little gem in Swords. Will be dinning again.

  • 5/5 E K. 1 year ago on Google
    Just had dinner for 4 in Empoli and it was fantastic! I can't fault them on anything. The food was excellent and the service and staff were brilliant. We will definitely be back soon

  • 5/5 Iris W. 1 year ago on Google
    We had a delicious dinner here - everyone finished their plates. The sauces were amazing. I had the seafood pasta and it had lots of mussels, calamari and shrimp! Fraz was a great host.

  • 5/5 Christine M. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a beautiful meal in Empoli Restaurant and the price was very reasonable, staff where lovely couldn’t do enough for us. We will definitely be back soon I would highly recommend this place x

  • 5/5 kate W. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious goat cheese melt shared followed by Salmon cooked to perfection also a huge portion of Chicken Carbonara was so tasty . Lovely friendly Proprietors and Staff. Highly recommended , hope to return again soon.

  • 3/5 Anthony D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service, pleasant staff. The food while tasty with good portions was uninspired and would make an Italian walk out the door. Restaurant is dated and looks very similar to the set up previous occupants. No imagination and limited flair but functional.


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