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Bodega Waterford IRELAND, Waterford, Co. Waterford

Bodega Waterford IRELAND

4.7 (522)
€31 to €50
Mediterranean
54 John Street, Waterford, Co. Waterford X91 TH70

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
In the heart of Waterford City is a restaurant that champions the local food experience. From the beginning, we have strived to offer the best of local produce where possible, to give value for money, to have fun, to provide great food and drinks & to have relaxed customers who can really let themselves go!!

Waterford is a hotbed for fresh, world class quality local produce from farmer to fisherman. The finest seafood & shellfish from Dunmore East, Kilmore Quay & Castletownbere, to the most succulent of local beef or organic pork from The Comeragh Mountains, "Free range" chicken from Wexford.
With Sebastien Lajoye in the kitchen cooking up a storm, and restaurant manager, Mercedes, in charge of front of house, we can provide you with an experience to remember!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (051) 844 177
  • Website
    http://bodegawaterford.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sebastien Lajoye
  • Location
    54 John Street, Waterford, Co. Waterford X91 TH70
  • Neighborhood
    Kilkenny City
  • Cross street
    At The Applemarket, Waterford City Centre
  • Parking details
    On street parking on Parnell Street. Large carpark at Gasworks on Waterside
  • Public transit
    Bus stop on Parnell Street, around the corner.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

Bodega Waterford IRELAND's menu was last updated on 1/21/2023.

Snacks

  • Homemade Porchetta€5.95

    with Herbs & Pesto, Toasted Sourdough

    • Hummus€5.95

      Fried Chickpeas & Grilled Sourdough

      • Sicilian Nocellaro Olives€4.50

        Cheese Board

        • Cheese Board€16.95

          Maroilles, Knockanore Smoked Cheddar, Gorgonzola, Chutney, Crackers, Grapes, Apple

          Starters

          • Soup of the Day€7.00

            Mrs Beatha Bakery Sourdough

            • Indian Spiced Chicken Wings€10.95

              Mango, coriander, coconut milk

              • St Tola's Goats Cheese Salad€10.95

                Beetroot Carpaccio, Red Onion, Orange Dressing, Cashew Nut

                • Crispy Duck Leg€11.95

                  Pommegranate Molasses, Squash Puree, Red Cabbage

                  • Monkfish Scampi€12.50

                    Chicory & Apple Salad, Green Curry Mayo

                    • Prawns al Pil Pil€12.95

                      Chilli, Tomatoes, Wine, Toasted Sourdough

                      • O'flynn's Beef Carpaccio€13.50

                        Beef Fillet, Truffle Oil, Parmesan, Rocket, Truffle Mayo

                        • Salmon & Smoked Haddock Fishcake€11.95

                          Caper & Lime Dressing, Tomatoes, Fennel Salad, Rocket, Anchovy aioli

                          • Chicken Liver Parfait€10.95

                            Pistachio & Bacon Crumb, Peppercorn Butter, Pear & Raisin Chutney

                            Mains

                            • Mushroom Risotto€18.50

                              Parmesan, Truffle Oil & Parmesan Crisp. Vegan option available

                              • Homemade Tagliatelle with Smoked Bacon & Chestnut€18.50

                                Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

                                • Supreme of Free Range Chicken€24.50

                                  Mushroom & Tarragon Sauce, Crushed Baby Potatoes, Spinach

                                  • Pan Fried Cod Fillets with Gnocchi€27.00

                                    Tom Cleary's Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Chilli & Fennel Seed Dressing

                                    • Crispy Slow Roasted Pork Belly€25.50

                                      Black Pudding Crumb, Celeriac Remoulade, Apple Puree, Creamy Mash

                                      • Monkfish Scampi in Beer Batter & Fries€24.00

                                        Pea & Mint Puree, Tomato Salad, Tartar Sauce

                                        • Chestnut & Creamy Gorgonzola€17.50

                                          with homemade tagliatelle

                                          • Spicy Tiger Prawn & Tomato Linguini€23.50

                                            Prawns, Tomatoes, Garlic, Chilli, Parmesan, White Wine, Rocket

                                            • Tom Kearney's 8oz Irish Beef Burger€17.95

                                              Knockanore Cheese, Tomato, Burger Sauce, Bacon, Crispy Onion Rings, Fries

                                              • Steak Frites 8oz O'flynns Irish Hereford Sirloin€29.00

                                                Field Mushrooms, Watercress, Crispy Onion, Tomato Salad. Pepper sauce or garlic butter, twice cooked chips or creamy mashed potatoes

                                                • 8oz Irish O'flynns Fillet of Beef€34.00

                                                  Field Mushrooms, Watercress, Crispy Onion, Tomato Salad, Fries. Pepper sauce or garlic butter, twice cooked chips or creamy mashed potatoes

                                                  Specials

                                                  • Specials

                                                    See our board for Seasonal Local Specials

                                                    Sides

                                                    • Chips€4.95

                                                      • Parmesan & Truffle Fries€6.50

                                                        • Side Salad€5.00

                                                          • Mash€5.00

                                                            Desserts

                                                            • Warm Chocolate Pecan Brownie€9.50

                                                              Boozy fudge sauce & malteser ice-cream

                                                              • Turkish Delight Cheesecake€8.95

                                                                Chocolate Shavings, Raspberry & Rosewater Coulis

                                                                • Vanilla Creme Brulee€9.50

                                                                  Homemade Biscotti, Raspberry Compote & Fresh Raspberries

                                                                  • Black Forest Trifle€8.95

                                                                    Chocolate Sponge, Chocolate Mousse, Chantilly Cream, Kirsch, Marinated Cherries

                                                                    • Cheeseboard€16.95

                                                                      Maroilles, Gorgonzola, Waterford Knockanore Smoked Cheddar, Grapes, Apple, Chutney, Crackers

                                                                      Dessert Cocktails

                                                                      • French Martini€11.50

                                                                        Absolut Vodka, chambord, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, lemon

                                                                        • Caramel Martini€11.50

                                                                          Absolut Vodka, Muldoons Liqueur, Caramel Syrup, Nespresso

                                                                          Speciality Coffees

                                                                          • Irish Coffee€9.50

                                                                            • French Coffee€10.50

                                                                              with Brandy

                                                                              • Calypso Coffee€9.50

                                                                                with Tia Maria

                                                                                • B52€9.95

                                                                                  with Grand Marnier, Tia Maria & Baileys

                                                                                  • Baileys's Coffee€9.50

                                                                                    Waterford Whisky Selection

                                                                                    Ask your Server for Tasting Notes

                                                                                    • The Cuvée€11.50

                                                                                      • Organic: Gaia€11.50

                                                                                        • Biodynamic: Luna 1.1€11.50

                                                                                          • Micro Cuvée: Hearth€11.50

                                                                                            • Pique-Nique€11.50

                                                                                              • Bannow Island, Co. Wexford€9.50

                                                                                                • Ballymorgan Edition 1.1, Co. Wicklow€9.50

                                                                                                  • Ballykilcavan Edition 1.2, Co. Laois€9.50

                                                                                                    • Lakefield Edition 1.1, Co. Laois€9.50

                                                                                                      • Ballyroe Edition 1.1, Co. Wexford€9.50

                                                                                                        • Ratheadon Edition 1.1, Co. Carlow€9.50

                                                                                                          • Hook Head Edition 1.1, Co. Wexford€9.50

                                                                                                            Waterford Whisky Flights Suggestions

                                                                                                            Waterford Whisky's, head distiller, Ned Gahan's recommendations to compare & contrast complimentary Whiskys, giving a Waterford Whisky Tasting Experience of the Single Farm, Cuvees or The Range

                                                                                                            • The Single Farm Experience: One Place, One Farm, One Spirit€24.50

                                                                                                              Explore The Irish Terroir one farm, one place at a time, showcasing barley flavours derived from individual Irish farms and harvests. A taste of the farms of Ireland. Hookhead (wexford), Lakefield (laois), Ratheadon (carlow)

                                                                                                              • The Cuvees: The Whole, Greater Than the Sum of the Parts€29.50

                                                                                                                Different farms are brought together layering harmony & complexity. Single farms showcase the individual farm. The cuvee is an expression of the destillery. Hearth, The Cuvee, The Pique-Nique

                                                                                                                • The Range: A Cross Section of the Range€28.50

                                                                                                                  A selection of Single Farm, the Arcadian Series & the Cuvees. Hookhead, Gaia & Hearth

                                                                                                                  What 522 people are saying

                                                                                                                  Bodega Waterford IRELAND reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                                                                                  Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                  4.7
                                                                                                                  4.7 based on all time ratings
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                  • 4.7Service
                                                                                                                  • 4.6Ambience
                                                                                                                  • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                  Noise • Energetic

                                                                                                                  522 Reviews

                                                                                                                  1. GavD

                                                                                                                    Edinburgh/Midlothian2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on July 22, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Great food in Bodega with a lovely atmosphere! Lovely cocktails also! Booking is essential!

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                                                                                                                  2. BairbreM

                                                                                                                    Munster1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on July 1, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Absolutely fantastic. Every single staff member was cheerful and chatty, they really have a happy lovely team. The food was delicious. As we’re the cocktails. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.

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                                                                                                                  3. JohnR

                                                                                                                    Munster2 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 10, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    My wife and I had a beautiful dinner for our anniversary .food was excellent and staff were friendly and efficient.I would highly recommend bodega for any occasion John and Catherine

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                                                                                                                  4. JenA

                                                                                                                    Devon2 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 9, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Tasty and well presented food. Good atmosphere. The staff were excellent.

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                                                                                                                  5. SarahA

                                                                                                                    Dublin7 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 4, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Fab vegan risotto and Prosecco clearly marked vegan too. Would love a vegan starter and dessert option

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                                                                                                                  6. MarkF

                                                                                                                    Munster1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 4, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Greeted with a friendly smile and seated at our reserved table. Attention to detail by our servers couldn't fault from beginning to end of our Dining. Food was delicious & fresh.

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                                                                                                                  7. MartinO

                                                                                                                    Waterford5 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 4, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Absolutely lovely meal, service was excellent and professional

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                                                                                                                  8. NormanR

                                                                                                                    Dublin2 reviews

                                                                                                                    4.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on June 2, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                    2. Food 4
                                                                                                                    3. Service 4
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                    Food was very good , extremely efficient staff and a very good atmosphere, lovely house Malbec wine as well. Would recommend a visit abd will definitely go again.

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                                                                                                                  9. EmmaQ

                                                                                                                    Munster7 reviews

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on May 31, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Great food and great service, catering for coeliacs very good

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                                                                                                                  10. StephenM

                                                                                                                    Munster1 review

                                                                                                                    5.0

                                                                                                                    Dined on May 27, 2023

                                                                                                                    1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                    2. Food 5
                                                                                                                    3. Service 5
                                                                                                                    4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                    Very nice evening out at one of Waterfords finest restaurant. Lovely food from starter to dessert. Friendly and efficient staff.

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                                                                                                                  FAQs

                                                                                                                  Bodega Waterford IRELAND is rated 4.7 stars by 522 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                  2. Ireland, Republic of
                                                                                                                  3. Leinster
                                                                                                                  4. County Kilkenny
                                                                                                                  5. Kilkenny City

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                                                                                                                  54 John Street, Waterford, Co. Waterford X91 TH70

                                                                                                                  Additional information

                                                                                                                  • Cross street
                                                                                                                    At The Applemarket, Waterford City Centre
                                                                                                                  • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                    Kilkenny City
                                                                                                                  • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                    Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                                  • Price
                                                                                                                    €31 to €50
                                                                                                                  • Cuisines
                                                                                                                    Mediterranean, Steak, Seafood
                                                                                                                  • Dining style
                                                                                                                    Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                  • Dress code
                                                                                                                    Smart Casual
                                                                                                                  • Parking details
                                                                                                                    On street parking on Parnell Street. Large carpark at Gasworks on Waterside
                                                                                                                  • Public transit
                                                                                                                    Bus stop on Parnell Street, around the corner.
                                                                                                                  • Payment options
                                                                                                                    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                  • Executive chef
                                                                                                                    Sebastien Lajoye
                                                                                                                  • Additional
                                                                                                                    Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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