Croí Restaurant in Tra Li

Beautiful food , friendly staff , top class , will be back sooner rather than later 🙂

The food, staff and atmosphere here are second to none !! What a jewel to findWent to croi restaurant for a birthday treat and it was the best culinary delight Ive eaten in twenty years.The staff are so attentive and so very warm and friendly it feels like you have been welcomed home. The food was almost too beautiful to eat, the quality and the freshness of the food matched the asthenics. I will be making sure I will return to croi restaurant each month to sample every single item on the menu as each selection was as good as the last. Here you cant choose between having either a appetizer or a dessert. You need to have them all !!!Absolutely fabulous evening. Everyone needs to experience this experience.Keep the excellent work up.

We stumbled in here on our last night in Ireland. The place is FANTASTIC, The food is FANTASTIC, and we loved the atmosphere. Go here if you are in Tralee!!

Went on a Saturday evening with my wife and really enjoyed it. Tapas were fab.

Lovely restaurant in Tralee. The food was amazing and the drinks were fab. Staff were very courteous too. The prices are very reasonable but the quality is commendable! A must visit restaurant in Tralee.

5/5 Quality food and elegant plating! Our starters, mains and side dishes were tasty.3/5 Waitresses lacked some training / service etiquette for the type of establishment and price levels. Would have appreciated if they knew more about what’s on the menu.Overall nice experience, many thanks.

Our visit was the highlight of our trip to Tralee. Super attentive staff and incredible food. We even had the chance to chat with the chef and owner who was extremely hospitable and passionate about his craft. Loved each of our 3 courses. Great helpings of visually pleasing and delicious food that kept us full and happy for hours afterwards. Making myself hungry just writing about the food. Will be back.

Ambitious cooking (perhaps too much in the platewith great ideas on the menu, Excellent service and an above-average wine list with good pricing. Expect to pay at least €50/head including alcohol if youre having 2 courses.

Visited Croi last night for dinner with friends fabulous food nothing disappointed the rosehip panna cotta was the star of the show. Delicious cocktails and staff were very friendly and efficient would definitely return if visiting Tralee

Most enjoyable meal we had. Would recommend 👌 house specially steaks. We intend to return. Peter & Maria.

Food is great, cocktails are okay, the passion fruit cocktail with prosecco shot was missing the egg white it traditionally comes with. But delicious food and excellent service

Friendly, hospitality, lovely cocktails, and food. We will be back.

SUPER dinner, excellent service, wonderful flavours, ambiance and value for money Tralee youre very lucky 👍

DO NOT VISIT....RUN A MILE!!Congratulations to the owner Kevin O Connor, I have never been the type of man to leave a review and this is my first, as my experience at your Restaurant during the weekend was bad enough for me to leave one for you.What an absolutely abysmal place this is. Rude staff who dont have a clue about anything on the menu, drinks glasses were dirty and the food was bland and lacked any sort of presentation. Talking of the food, its clear that parts of it were prepared earlier in the day and then heated up with a microwave.Im shocked that a place that has such good reviews overall can be so terrible in reality.Oh and Kevin, Ive noticed you dont take well to criticism. Please feel free to respond to my review with another sarcastic reply.

Party of 2, travelled 4 hours from Carlow to Tralee for a weekend away...we researched restaurants beforehand and chose Croi due to its high reviews and what appeared to be a good menu. To be honest, we couldnt have been more dissapointed.We arrived on a Saturday night, with the first warning sign being the fact it wasnt that busy, although I shall put this down to the bad weather. Weve then been put on a table right beside the front door, which wobbled and rocked all over the place due to loose table legs and the overall atmosphere of the place feels very dim and boring. This wasnt a huge deal, but I must say the cobweb covered decorations in the window beside us were "interesting" to say the least. As we looked over the menu, I then noticed that the upper floor (whether a part of the restaurant or not, I am not sureliterally sounded like a bowling alley was above us. I kid you not, the thundering and banging coming from above was enough to overpower the music at times.We then asked a few simple questions like "what ciders are available....what comes with the lobster dish?" etc, with both times resulting in the waitress not knowing and leaving us for a few minutes to find out. We then asked for 2 lobster dishes which was grand, until we were then told that Lobster isnt available....Not available? Even though its on the menu and the place wasnt busy. I did notice that the Lobster tank was brown and murky which probably explains the lack of such...Well that was the final straw, and we simply left and went 300 metres down the street who I shall not name for legal reasons, but it rhymes with "Pella Pia", a lovely Italian restaurant with a fantastic atmosphere and unbelievable food. I guess it worked out for the best.1 star, absolutely do not reccomend and shall be advising any friends visiting to avoid. Please work on fulfilling your promise as to what your menu offers.EDIT: Hello Kevin, thanks for your very professional response. The way you take criticism is hilarious to be honest, Ive seen toddlers with more maturity.Just a couple of corrections for you....We DID infact pre-book the Lobster, which if you check your booking you shall see. The excuse of it being sold out at 8pm on a Saturday, when theres barely anyone inside, frankly doesnt wash with me and you know its a lie, especially with the fact the Lobster tank itself looks to not have seen any form of life for months. Its ok Kevin, if you cannot afford to stock Lobster then just be honest, maybe Ill setup a GoFundMe for you.In regards to your excuse for the cobwebs and dusty decorations smashed on the floor being for Halloween, youre either very creative with your excuses or was very excited for Halloween and decided to get prepared 10 months beforehand, as the cobwebs in the corner looked to have been there for an eternity.And finally, my criticism on your staff. It may seem harsh, but you employ them for a reason, and that reason is to serve your customers and add to the experience, no? Well if Im sat there waiting to order and then every question is met with "I dunno...", then maybe its your fault for not training your staff adequately. Ive seen the comments on FB about your rude and inappropriate behaviour to your young staff, so its no surprise that they are thrown straight out into the restaurant with no experience or help.Enjoy your "tango"

First time at this restaurant. Really cozy inside and the staff were really helpful and nice, but food taste bland and not as good, the whole experience seems rushed as well, after starters got main whitin 5min and after main course few min later been offered desert menu while still trying to get the food down from main:)

The food was good and the cocktails and desserts were amazing. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Service was fast. We heard that food was amazing but didnt meet our expectations as the desserts.

We had a fabulous meal at Croi and would highly recommend it. The service was excellent but the food is just incredibly good. For the quality the prices are reasonable. If this was in Dublin I would expect to pay twice as much!! I’ll definitely be back when I back in Tralee.

Absolutely fantastic food beautifuly cooked to perfection, fab staff very helpful and knowledgeable about all aspects of the food they serve, what more can I say thank you again to Noel and all the staff for giving us a memorable night for our 30th anniversary

Attentive service , good location , reasonable selection of cocktails and more than one vegetarian choice which is rare. They were happy to customise the tapas menu for vegetarians

Had the chicken burger myself, was nearly gone by the roundabout! Beautifully char grilled and delish. Herself had the fish burger. Noticeably house made and also delish. The sides were divine and also house made. Seriously great grub.Would highly recommend for take-out and cant wait to dine in again🤘2nd experience mindblowing. First time we had a steak that was perfectly cooked. Says a lot for the standard of the industry. Noel is truely top class. Flavours and combinations delish and staff very courteous and friendly. Could not recommend this establishment highly enough. A must visit when in Tralee

Visited again this year, outdoor dining very well set up. Service was impeccable and the food was really too quality with fantastic local ingredients, mwah! 😋

The most beautiful dinning experience Ive had for a while food was spectacular staff were brilliant loved every single bite full and cocktails by cocktail heist were yum,

Excellent starter and main course (best fillet steak I have ever tastedunfortunately the Tralee water supply had been cut off so our trip to Croi was cut short no time for dessert. Staff were friendly. Well be back.

Had an excellent meal at a very reasonable price.Whats more, as it was my birthday, they gave me a special pudding and sang happy birthday!Brilliant. We shall go there again.

Lovely staff and great food. Steak cooked to perfection. Creme Brule to die for. Killarney larger in the bottle, nice and refreshing. We will be back.

Lovely atmosphere, covered seating area, staff top class! Food is excellent, cant fault it...very nice cocktails also.. definitely recommend!

I had booked for six then rearranged twice due to my grandparents being delayed on the way down, after finally stepping down into Croi late the staff were amazing and understanding of our situation. My grandmother is suffering at the moment and they were all so helpful to accommodate her needs and to top it off the food was fantastic. I greatly appreciate your help many thanks Richard

Genuinely the best food I have ever eaten in my entire life. Love the fact that everything is local, staff were lovely and prices are so reasonable considering the standard of the food. Good Covid safety protocols in place also. Will be back asap!

Absolutely stunning food. Very high quality steak, cooked with great skill. Definitely one of the best steaks Ive tried out. Wait staff were extremely friendly. The chef even came out after the meal to ensure we were happy with the food.

Food so good I asked if they had French chef.My meal(early birdwas top quality, rustic French. Good Covid protocol too. Gary, who served us, did so with charm and ease. We will be back

Amazing staff. Amazing food. Best food we had while in Kerry! Cocktails are divine. 100% recommend this restaurant. Great atmosphere and the owner/chef is a gent!

Chef is so friendly, all ingredients are fresh and hand picked or foraged. Great decor

The servers were bubbly and fun to interact with yet they gave the perfect amount of space while you were eating your meal. Each dish was very clearly made with a lot of care and was beautifully plated. The biggest highlight was the créme brulee, it was my first and most definitely wont be my last.Most important of all considering the quality of the meal it was a very reasonable price and I will be going back again along with recommending the restaurant to all of my friends and family and co-workers.I would give it 6/5 😊Edit:Went here again for our anniversary and not only was the service just as good if not better the food was equally as wonderful!! Consistently outstanding food and service as well as a gorgeous new location.My rating has bumped up to 15/5⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This place is amazing. Best food Ive had in a long time, and definitely the best Ive had in Tralee. Highly recommend! I cant remember the last time I had a steak this good. The duck, goat cheese starter, salad, and desserts were also top-notch. The chef is a super interesting and righteous dude. Love his commitment to hyper-local, handmade and foraged yums. Dont miss an opportunity to eat here!

Went to check out Croí over the Bank Holiday weekend and was not disappointed. Phenomenal food - best steak I have had in Ireland. The scallop starter was fantastic too. Cannot fault it! Definitely a great spot to go for a treat.

Wow, honestly in the easy top 3 of steaks Ive had in Ireland, and the rest of the menu is quite special as well. Everything is locally sourced where possible and the staff is top notch!Family friendly, good beer and wine selection, cant find any faults. We really enjoy this place and always look forward to going back.

The food here is indescribably good. But Ill give it a try. I booked nearly two months ahead for an aged steak which exceeded all expectations. Well worth the wait - but thats not all - every detail, every morsel, every bite had been carefully prepared, the salads a delicate balance of subtle flavours, steaks with the most intricate mouthfeel and as many undertones as a good wine. We complained about the wine - and though it was our mistake in choosing the wrong one, our friendly but professional maitre d(?was happy to replace it with a better one at her own recommendation. Prices are reasonable, portions just right - and it was an honour to meet Chef Noel in person on our way out. We were invited to enjoy the rest of our evening, but how could we do better than a meal in Croí? Truly, the heart and soul of food has been captured here. And I just got a big bite! 😉 100% Feel Good Food

Went there for the early bird menu. Fine dining without the expense. I had mussels for starter and steak for main and everything was delicious. Paired it with a cab sav that was very smooth. Everyone waiting our table were very friendly. Will definitely be going back and bringing more people.

We turned up here after accidentally booking another restaurant with a confusingly similar name, but they were luckily still able to accommodate us. We both had the lamb, which was both beautifully presented, and cooked perfectly; one medium-rare, and one rare. The desserts were also great (tarte tatin and chocolate fondant). The service throughout the evening was really good and attentive, despite having a large tour group in. Ambience was lovely, with well pitched music. Really can’t fault the place.

Loved this restaurant! Staff were really welcoming helpful and very attentive. Food was delicious, a lot of the veg and salad grown and freshly picked from their own garden, all ingredients locally sourced from kerry. We are 1 vegan and 1 meat eater and we both really enjoyed each of our 3 courses (and glass of vino 🍷). Not on the menu, there was 3 vegan dessert options so make sure you ask your server about vegan dessert options so you dont miss out! Would recommend and we will be back the next time we visit tralee. (I got woodland salad, roasted portobello mushroom and lemon cake, he got crab cake, steak and pistachio cheesecake - I didnt think to get pics of his first 2 courses)

Amazing quality food. The owners and staff take pride in their food. They explain the process of cooking to demonstrate how much care they take into every dish. We received a complementary in house taster which was cucumber, beetroot and cream cheese. It was very refreshing. I got a juicy chicken supreme for my main. All together it was a beautiful dining experience.

Went there with my wife for Valentines night. The best steak I have ever tasted. The staff attentive and nothing was too much trouble. We had stopped going out for nights like Valentines due to previous experiences in other restaurants but tonight Croi knocked it right out of the park with their food. Will most definitely be back. The whole evening is a credit to staff and management

Restaurant staff and decor are very nice. However the portion sizes are very small, and the sides that are supplied with the mains are also minimal. Also, after one waiter spent a minute telling us how fantastic the steak is, the waitress who actually took our order had to tell us the steak was sold out. The restaurant is fine, but I wont be going back.

A very warm welcome by someone who loves his job and is expert at it. We were a party of three and I had the fillet steak. It was the best steak I have ever eaten. I ordered it because of the how the manager described it. My son (7had the mussles and the 8oz steak. Wonderful atmosphere, warm friendly helpful staff and excellent Kerry sourced food. The only item not locally sourced is from Cork. How amazing is that? Would 100% recommend and would 100% come back.

Croí is the most amazing restaurant I have been to in a long time. The Staff are so friendly and incredibly knowledge. Croí stays true to the philosophy of local and in season. The food is sublime. Dont even think of visiting Tralee without going to Croí. 10 stars

We had an excellent dinner - a real food experience. The warm and welcoming atmosphere was amazing and the taste of our food was outstanding. Only local ingredients from Kerry are used in this restaurant and you really can taste that! It is on the upper price range but worth it. Was our best restaurant experience in Ireland!

Stopped here for dinner on our way to Dingle. The food was amazing: good quality, very flavorful, locally sourced and beautifully presented. Exceptionally fast service: the dishes arrived one after another without delay even though the restaurant was busy. Staff was very friendly and entertaining and made us feel welcome and at home.

Wonderful well designed place with with attention to detail. great service, local ingredients and tasty food! We got a great introduction to their suppliers and the menu at the beginning and got served quickly. I have been to many restaurants and can highly recommend this place!

Amazing food great customer service lovely décor. Found new favorite restaurant.