Roscommon Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Roscommon

September 4, 2017 Kandra Bartel

Roscommon (Irish: Ros Comáin, meaning "Saint Coman's wood") is the county town of County Roscommon in Ireland. It is near the meeting of the N60, N61 and N63 roads, putting it roughly in the centre of Ireland.
Things to do in Roscommon

1. Jackson's Restaurant & Guesthouse

The Square | Roscommon Town, Roscommon, Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Irish, European Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner HK$39 - HK$251 +353 90 666 5599
Excellent
47%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
13%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

Jackson's Restaurant & Guesthouse

Reviewed By jcgdublin - Dublin, Ireland

We had heard from friends that this was a nice restaurant but nothing could have prepared us for the difference in walking into a Guesthouse restaurant and ending up in what was a Michelin Star experience. The staff were excellent and attentive, the food was out of this world and of a quality and freshness that I am not sure I have seen in my trips around the world. It is worth a trip to Roscommon if only to experience Jackson's and we will be planning another trip in the future.

2. Douglas Hyde Restaurant - Kilronan Castle

Ballyfarnon, Roscommon, Ireland Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Validated Parking Irish, European, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +353 71 964 7771
Excellent
62%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
7%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 70 reviews

Douglas Hyde Restaurant - Kilronan Castle

Reviewed By Dellk66

Wow what a team excellent food served by excellent staff in an excellent location. From the moment you walk in here you will realise your in for a real treat.
Every course was packed with multiple flavours stemming from quality ingredients the Chef here has Star Quality and in my opinion is second to none in Ireland. Give this restaurant a try and you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to return here again.

3. Terrace Restaurant

Galway Road, Roscommon F42 F992, Ireland Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Private Dining, Validated Parking, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards Irish, Bar, Gluten Free Options Brunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner +353 90 662 6240
Excellent
52%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
12%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 79 reviews

Terrace Restaurant

The Terrace Restaurant at the 4* Abbey Hotel Roscommon is a multi-award winning restaurant serving the best in locally sourced cuisine. Experience the warmth and true Irish Hospitality of the Abbey, owned and managed by the Grealy Family, professional hoteliers in the town now for almost 60 years. The Hotel have scooped the prestigious 'Restaurant Association of Ireland' award for "Best Hotel Restaurant for 2 years in a row and this year took home the coveted "Best Chef" Award for County Roscommon. The Hotel also serve succulent carvery food daily from 12.30 p.m until 3 p.m and an exciting seasonal bar food menu is available daily from 4 p.m - 9 p.m with many hugely popular dishes on offer all derived from locally sourced produce from farm to fork. There is also a healthy kids choice menu, as well as a vegetarian and gluten free option available for those with food intollerences. Those choosing to dine in the award winning "Terrace Restaurant" are advised to book in advance by calling 090 6626240. For a chance to win a monthly Dining Voucher simply complete the comment cards in our bar the next time you are eating in the Abbey. The choice is yours.... the pleasure is all ours. The Grealy Family, Abbey Hotel, Roscommon

Reviewed By A TripAdvisor Member

The hotel was under going renovations while we were there but that didn't interfere with our stay in the least. Our room was bright and airy and spotlessly clean. There is a lovely lounge area with comfy chairs and sofas where you can sit back...MoreWE are delighted that your stay at the Abbey Hotel was a pleasent one and we hope you will return to visit us soon again.

4. The Yew Tree Restaurant

Lecarrow, Roscommon F42 WF88, Ireland Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Reservations, Highchairs Available, Accepts Credit Cards Irish, European, Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly Brunch, Lunch, Dinner +353 90 666 1255
Excellent
64%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

The Yew Tree Restaurant

Restaurant in Lecarrow Co. Roscommon serving fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our aim is to provide our customers with great quality food in a comfortable and interesting environment and with great customer service. We serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinners. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday at present. Early Bird Menu Friday Night4.30pm-6.30pm, A La Carte Mneu until 9.30pm. Lunch at 12.30pm Saturday and Sunday until 4.30pm, Early Bird from 4.30-6.30pm and A La Carte until 9.30pm. Steak, Fish, Lamb, Duck, Chicken, Venison, Crab, Vegetarian, Vegan. The restaurant is situated beside Lough Ree harbor, a beautiful playground, and St. Johns woods. Lecarrow is a beautiful little village and we hope to enhance it with our restaurant.

Reviewed By A1observer

Well kept, neat premises on the outside and quite welcoming inside. Manageress was a real people person and very helpful to patrons in the 16 seater restaurant downstairs. Good parking around the back, no WiFi connection while there.
The waitress needs to be trained on how to do the basics ie offering bread, replacing cutlery before serving food, serve milk in a clean jug preferably not in a cracked/chipped one and finally NEVER serve the T/C before the dessert unless requested. Nothing worse than sitting over a cuppa and no dessert served to enjoy with it. T/C gets stronger in the pot , goes cold in the cup etc.
Main course of hake was delicious and other mains served around us were delicious too-lambshank and burger. My main issue was with the price and size of the starter and dessert. The starter consisted of 5 slices of beetroot held together in a Sandwich type tower by 2 swirls of goats cheese. It was 2 mouthfuls! The chocolate parfait dessert consisted of 4 sugar cubed size parfait and brownie pieces with 2 walnut sized sorbets with one raspberry @ €7.90. I was so annoyed and felt really ripped off by the starter and dessert.
I would happily return for the main course of hake, it was fabulous. 100% delicious.
I hope my observations help.

5. MARGARET'S CAFE & RESTAURANT

Unit 1 Boyle Shopping Arcade | Bridge Street, Roscommon, Ireland Seating, Waitstaff Cafe, Irish Breakfast, Lunch +353 86 806 7313
Excellent
58%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 21 reviews

MARGARET'S CAFE & RESTAURANT

Situated right in the heart of town in the Boyle shopping arcade Margaret’s café & restaurant is your first stop for freshly ground Bewley's coffee, a treat, a snack, tea and a chat. It’s a family run business providing that warm homely touch where you and your friends can feel at ease taking a break from work and shopping while enjoying wholesome food that tastes home cooked.

Reviewed By TVHB6 - Claremorris, Ireland

Glad we checked trip advisor for place to eat in Boyle. Not disappointed . Fast service and good food and presentation. No card machine though so had to run for cash to nearby garage. Still recommend this if your looking for nice lunch.

6. La Trattoria Restaurant

Stone Court Centre The Square, Roscommon, Ireland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Delivery Italian, Pizza, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch, Late Night HK$63 - HK$306 +353 90 663 7904
Excellent
42%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 111 reviews

La Trattoria Restaurant

Reviewed By SheilaD215 - Galway

Having visited here before we discovered that there's a change of management but food still excellent and some non Italian dishes on menu also. Very attentive staff. One qualm from me, I have a penchant about this! Please please don't serve the coffee until after the desserts are served. That won't prevent me from retuning but I wanted to make the point. Good value for money too. For five of us the bill averaged at €20 each! Brought our own wine!

7. MoMA Restaurant

Main Street | Ballypheasan, Roscommon, Ireland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Street Parking, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wifi Italian, Pizza, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch +353 90 662 6339
Excellent
67%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 142 reviews

MoMA Restaurant

Reviewed By Ate-der - Galway, Ireland

Busy spot with quality food. Had the fillet which was cooked perfectly how I wanted it (rare). Lovely wine choice had the Nero d'Italia (think black label) . Only downfall the Tiramisu but won't stop me from returning.

8. The Comfy Cafe

39 Main Street | Roscommon, Roscommon, Ireland Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible Irish, Cafe, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Dinner +353 83 484 4333
Excellent
64%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 126 reviews

The Comfy Cafe

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Reviewed By Aine R - Dublin, Ireland

We visited this lovely cafe because the reviews seemed amazing and they were not wrong! We had a wonderful breakfast (definitely recommend the bacon and sausage roll :D ) and a great mug of tea (they also offer soya milk which is a HUGE bonus!) . Staff were lovely ad prices were great! Just wish I stayed for some of their gorgeous looking cake!

9. Benny's Deli and Cafe

Castlerea, | County Roscommon, Roscommon, Ireland Seating, Highchairs Available, Takeout Irish, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch +353 94 962 0575
Excellent
66%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

Benny's Deli and Cafe

Reviewed By Sean L - Dublin, Ireland

Went in prior to Christmas as had time to kill , the breakfast looked really appealing on the menu .... What arrived was nothing like described , menu stated bacon , sausages, pudding, eggs accompanied with " potato cakes" .... What arrived was eggs that had I can only assume had been cooked in the same fat as the pudding as the eggs were black and totally unappealing, sausages that had been tanning themselves under heat lamps all morning , accompanied by 3 large roast potatoes sprinkled with thyme! Roast potatoes aren't really appealing at 10.25am in the morning, when I queried the missing potato cakes , I was abruptly informed "we'd none! We gave you Roast potatoes instead!" Combined with dreadful tasting tea..... I left the breakfast , it was inedible.

10. The Friary Tulsk

Main Street, Tulsk Roscommon, Ireland Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible Irish, European, Gluten Free Options Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch HK$55 - HK$165 +353 86 268 8712
Excellent
58%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
5%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 93 reviews

The Friary Tulsk

Restaurant with the Irish food. Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner. Situated on the N5. The small family business.

Reviewed By cathy m - Galway, Ireland

Visited today. Reminds me of all that was wrong with restaurants in 80's Ireland. Stale damp smell, dusty furniture, plants dying for want of a drop of water, paintings hanging crooked on the wall. Waitress/ receptionist completely void of personality and very dour. Food obviously left over from Sunday lunch and reheated today. Child size portions passed off as adult ones. Cant really find anything to recommend this place and would have to advise anyone passing through Tulsk and thinking of stopping off for food to avoid The Friary at all costs.

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