The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

mimihops · 16-12-2017 11:16AM

flangemeistro wrote: »

Hey guys looking for a recommendation please, up in CUMH for the next 3/4 days with herself so wondering is there anywhere nice walkable.

The places I know of are hi-burger, subway, four star, Abra kebabra, the two greasy spoons in Wilton SC, Costa, Wilton pub & Restaurant.

I know a bit further afield is Ramen and Zambero but that's a bit of a trek.

Looking for something other than fast-food and not a roast dinner. Anything different around that I haven't heard about.

Gallo and Galletti is a very nice Italian restaurant just across from cuh.

Water John · 16-12-2017 11:20AM

That has been mentioned here before as, the best in town, good pick.
Follow up review here, obligatory, ha.

sporina · 16-12-2017 01:01PM

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

Just home from a beyond bad dinner in Restaurant Rossini.... it was possibly the worst meal out ever! I know staff are under pressure at this time of year, but they were so rude. We were due to eat at 7pm and got our starters at 9pm!

Such a horrible place - would avoid!

thats shocking - ate there twice - terrible on the first occasion - poor on the 2nd - will never go back - dunno how is suppose to be one of cork finest longest standing italian restaurants

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 16-12-2017 05:37PM

flangemeistro wrote: »

Hey guys looking for a recommendation please, up in CUMH for the next 3/4 days with herself so wondering is there anywhere nice walkable.

The places I know of are hi-burger, subway, four star, Abra kebabra, the two greasy spoons in Wilton SC, Costa, Wilton pub & Restaurant.

I know a bit further afield is Ramen and Zambero but that's a bit of a trek.

Looking for something other than fast-food and not a roast dinner. Anything different around that I haven't heard about.

The bishopstown bar down the road does nice grub from breakfast to snacks to full carvery dinners depending what your in the mood for

dudara · 16-12-2017 05:40PM

The Italian Gallo & Galetti across the road from the hospital is quite nice

SouthernBelle · 16-12-2017 06:25PM

If you walk out the back gate of the hospital, The Rendevouz bar is roughly a 10 minute walk from the CUMH.

http://therendezvousbar.ie

the beer revolu · 16-12-2017 06:27PM

SouthernBelle wrote: »

If you walk out the back gate of the hospital, The Rendevouz bar is roughly a 10 minute walk from the CUMH.

http://therendezvousbar.ie

Well, if ramen is too far to walk, I don't think this will be acceptable.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 16-12-2017 06:32PM

Garlic and Galleti be the best shout

igCorcaigh · 16-12-2017 07:21PM

sporina wrote: »

thats shocking - ate there twice - terrible on the first occasion - poor on the 2nd - will never go back - dunno how is suppose to be one of cork finest longest standing italian restaurants

Fully agree. Highly inflated prices for mediocre to bad Italian food.
Maybe people like the atmosphere. Or the other choices for Italian are not much better.

Gamb!t · 16-12-2017 11:10PM

sporina wrote: »

thats shocking - ate there twice - terrible on the first occasion - poor on the 2nd - will never go back - dunno how is suppose to be one of cork finest longest standing italian restaurants

Not any more it isnt.
It used be one of my favourite restaurants in Cork many years ago but a few disappointing meals there never made me return which is a shame.

Gamb!t · 16-12-2017 11:11PM

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

Just home from a beyond bad dinner in Restaurant Rossini.... it was possibly the worst meal out ever! I know staff are under pressure at this time of year, but they were so rude. We were due to eat at 7pm and got our starters at 9pm!

Such a horrible place - would avoid!

Id have walked after 40 mins.

17-12-2017 08:51AM

Ate in the toon bridge dairy outside macroom yesterday. It’s was just gorgeous.
Definitely recommend it, really cute place, Some of us got pizza which was gorgeous, salads were delicious, lovely coffee and cake selection
Staff were so nice aswell
Will definitely going back

I just realised it’s neither a restaurant or in cork city...oh well!

Missyelliot2 · 17-12-2017 08:58AM

Gamb!t wrote: »

Id have walked after 40 mins.

You're so right - it was a work do- so we all sat there like lemons sipping water:rolleyes:

It was expensive too...€45 a head!

Anyway, lesson learned!

the beer revolu · 17-12-2017 09:42AM

I tried Wow Burger yesterday (old wagamamma's location).
American diner interior-all red and yellow.
Nice, soft bun.
Good choice of classic toppings - all included in price. GRILLED MUSHROOMS, GRILLED ONIONS, RAW ONIONS, JALAPEÑOS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, PICKLES
KETCHUP, MAYO, BBQ SAUCE, HOT SAUCE, WOW BURGER SAUCE.
I just had the hamburger.
Comes as two thin patties rather than one thick one - I like that.
Cooked to order.

Unfortunately, though, I won't be back. The meat just isn't tasty. It could be because the patties are slightly overcooked and a bit hard and dry or maybe they are too lean. It could be that the meat used just isn't that tasty.
Whatever the reason, I didn't really enjoy it.
Very much a personal thing but I found the pickles to be far too strong tasting of dill.

For the occasional burger indulgence, it's still Bunsen for me and I'm happy to pay €1 more for a hamburger. (€5.95 in Wow.)

I'd love to taste a Bunsen burger cooked as two patties. I'll have to get to know a chef in there.

roundymac · 17-12-2017 11:15AM

Missyelliot2 wrote: »

Just home from a beyond bad dinner in Restaurant Rossini.... it was possibly the worst meal out ever! I know staff are under pressure at this time of year, but they were so rude. We were due to eat at 7pm and got our starters at 9pm!

Such a horrible place - would avoid!

Standard carry on for that place, any time I went(dragged) there it was the same.

.red. · 17-12-2017 12:33PM

Zayn Colossal Stance wrote: »

Ate in the toon bridge dairy outside macroom yesterday. It’s was just gorgeous.
Definitely recommend it, really cute place, Some of us got pizza which was gorgeous, salads were delicious, lovely coffee and cake selection
Staff were so nice aswell
Will definitely going back

I just realised it’s neither a restaurant or in cork city...oh well!

I passed their last week and wanted to stop on my way home but didn't have time. Is it the place with the big "wood fire pizza" sign your on about?

17-12-2017 01:29PM

.red. wrote: »

I passed their last week and wanted to stop on my way home but didn't have time. Is it the place with the big "wood fire pizza" sign your on about?

Ya that’s it! Pizza was gorgeous, there was no room inside, but picnic benches outside that were covered over, the staff for very obliging and really couldn’t do enough for us. Really recommend it.

Water John · 17-12-2017 03:09PM

Well city folk journey out to the hinterlands esp at the weekend and can end up being hungry, with the country air.
Toonsbbridge is nice, owned by Toby Symmonds. Restaurant 57 and Granvilles in Macroom very nice too.

Colser · 17-12-2017 03:13PM

Zayn Colossal Stance wrote: »

Ya that’s it! Pizza was gorgeous, there was no room inside, but picnic benches outside that were covered over, the staff for very obliging and really couldn’t do enough for us. Really recommend it.

Is it on the Killarney side,I can't place it?

Water John · 17-12-2017 03:16PM

No. Turn off the N22 at Harnett's Cross. On the road to Inchigeelagh, once you go over Toon's bridge. Weekends only, I think.

17-12-2017 08:50PM

Zayn Colossal Stance wrote: »

Ate in the toon bridge dairy outside macroom yesterday. It’s was just gorgeous.
Definitely recommend it, really cute place, Some of us got pizza which was gorgeous, salads were delicious, lovely coffee and cake selection
Staff were so nice aswell
Will definitely going back

I just realised it’s neither a restaurant or in cork city...oh well!

Love it there! The pizzas are amazing. As are the mezze boards. Must go there again soon haven't been in a while... yum!

17-12-2017 08:51PM

Colser wrote: »

Is it on the Killarney side,I can't place it?

It's on the way to Gougane Barra.

Samhain · 17-12-2017 09:48PM

Got takeaway from Bao Boi today. Duck Spice bag, Chicken spice bag, Beef bao and Asian slaw. The chips were soggy and lacking in flavour, I found one piece of chicken in mine and my partners duck version was equally sparse. The portion size was also incredibly small, it was presented in a burger box. The beef bao was also tiny, meat was nice but definitely not worth 5.50. Will not be returning

H8GHOTI · 17-12-2017 10:52PM

Malari wrote: »

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Piano bar at Rachels. What’s it like in there?
Not eating but thinking of going for couple drinks Saturday night. How much are the cocktails & is it likely to be busy?

I think the cocktails are fixed price at €12. I ordered off-menu last time and that's what I was charged. I was only there mid-week, so don't know what it's like at the weekend, but I'd imagine MOST people there would just be in for a drink before dinner and wouldn't be staying long. But it's a nice, classy spot! I like it.

Went last night & nice spot alright. Good place to sit & chat, without blearing loud music etc...
Must try restaurant soon.

dinneenp · 18-12-2017 04:51PM

Hi,

2 nights in Cork coming up. I'm from Cork but living away for ages so looking for recommendation.
Firstly a tapas restaurant for 4-6 people, want to spend some time catching up & picking at food. Ideally somewhere that the tapas come out when ready and not all together. Nice as well would be a place that has a glass cabinet showing tapas- NOT a deal breaker.

Secondly a place for BBQ food- ribs, corn, chicken wings etc. I know there's a relatively new place on the Dyke but don't know how good it is or other places.

Cheers,
Pa.

Harika · 18-12-2017 05:04PM

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,

2 nights in Cork coming up. I'm from Cork but living away for ages so looking for recommendation.
Firstly a tapas restaurant for 4-6 people, want to spend some time catching up & picking at food. Ideally somewhere that the tapas come out when ready and not all together. Nice as well would be a place that has a glass cabinet showing tapas- NOT a deal breaker.

Secondly a place for BBQ food- ribs, corn, chicken wings etc. I know there's a relatively new place on the Dyke but don't know how good it is or other places.

Cheers,
Pa.

Cask for tapas
And
Holy smoke for BBQ can be recommended

dinneenp · 18-12-2017 06:09PM

Harika wrote: »

Cask for tapas
And
Holy smoke for BBQ can be recommended

Thanks. Phoned Cask for Dec 30th but they don't take booking which is annoying if trying to plan ahead.

SteelyDanJalapeno · 18-12-2017 06:26PM

Is there any actual tapas place in Cork?

I know Cask is recomended but they are more like starters and prices at 7 - 8 euro a dish minimum I assume. Arthur Maines is the same.

sammyjo90 · 18-12-2017 06:30PM

L'attitude 51 does tapas,went there a few weeks ago and it was lovely.
There is Tedos..never been there myself, heard the tapas are nice but the service is a bit rushed

dinneenp · 18-12-2017 06:35PM

TiltedBrain wrote: »

Is there any actual tapas place in Cork?

I know Cask is recomended but they are more like starters and prices at 7 - 8 euro a dish minimum I assume. Arthur Maines is the same.

I like lots of small portions, shoe that's basically tapas

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