Situated on the corner where Barrack Street meets Tullow Street, Papardelles at The Salt Bar is a welcome recent addition to the restaurant scene in the town.
The name of the restaurant comes from a type of pasta, pappardelle, a wide ribbon-shaped noodle whose meaning comes from the phrase “gobble up”.
Situated upstairs from the Salt Bar, Papardelles has its own separate entrance where customers are greeted by waiting staff at the top of the stairs.
The menu features specials which change according to the season and what’s market fresh that day. The a la carte offering includes such starters as prawns, Caprese salad, garlic mushrooms and bruschetta.
For the main course, diners have great choice from a selection of risottos, pasta dishes and pizzas. There’s also rib-eye steak, sea bream and chicken dishes while vegetarians and vegans are also catered for.
Deserts are homemade and luxurious while there’s an impressive wine list that compliments the Italian food. The restaurant is open during the evenings while downstairs The Salt Bar is open from daytime onwards into the night.
Opening times are as follows:
- Monday: 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Tuesday: 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Thursday: 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.
- Friday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 a.m.
- Sunday: 12 noon – 11:00 p.m.
The menu here is catering for the lunch crowd as well as those who might pop in for a coffee or a drink with friends.
There’s pizza and lasagna, burgers, salads and snacks like nachos to chose from, so whether it’s a good-sized lunch or something lighter, there’s something to suit everyone.
The bar has a great range of beers on tap and for those who fancy it, there’s plenty of tasty gins and whiskeys as well as a delicious cocktail menu to choose from.