First time in Rococo Ballymena, and can safely say that it will definitely be the last. Interior was grubby and dated, and was clear to be seen that the floor had not been brushed/ mopped and the carpet not hoovered in a while. The restaurant was dead considering it was a Sunday afternoon. We were part of large group, meaning we were sitting at separate tables but they were still beside each other, the waiters did not adhere to this and therefore took the two tables orders separately, before we noticed. When the other half of our group was eating their starters, we were eating our mains and where them finished by the time everyone else was only starting their main, making it quite awkward. However I can say that some of the waiting staff where very helpful and attentive, making sure we had enough drinks, etc for the table, this is the only reason they deserve a second star! The meal I had was chicken goujons, these where greasy and overall unpleasant, the garlic dip tasted off, and the chips looked like they had been gathered up off the floor, with peas and other sauces throughout them made them inedible. We will not return to this restaurant, and upon looking their Facebook page I seen they have won awards, where the judges blind or had no taste buds? A very disappointing trip to...
Read moreMy experience with Rococo wasn't fantastic but wasn't bad either. I'd say the downside was trying to seat a 16 person booking across 3 tables suited for 4 people each... I went for a football do and was treated to a 3 course meal. The salmon starter was to die for! Superb stuff. Main of a traditional Christmas dinner was okay. Nothing special but not bad either. Dessert was again traditional, Christmas Cake and again was okay. Fresh fruit and sauce compliment was awesome.
Service, top tier 5 big gold ones! Every waiter, waitress, front of house and the bar staff were lovely, helpful and informative. Really went above and beyond for us.
All in all would give it another shot but food was nothing exceptional. Gonna bump it up a star from 3-4 purely because folk are working so so hard over the...
Read moreWent shopping in Ballymena and decided to go for something to eat. Popped into this wee place as it was close by and had plenty of parking near hand. First impressions were good and greeted by a lovely member of staff. Seated at a table close to door which wasn't an issue. The issue was the dust and cobweb hanging from picture right above our table along with a lot of dirty marks on the wall. Definitely hasn't seen a duster in a while. There was a 30-40 min wait on food which again wasn't a problem. When food arrived, my chicken was burnt slightly as was the bacon. One item from my chicken maryland was missing (sausage) but I never complained. Besides that the food was very nice. Would I go...
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