The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

zweton · 26-11-2018 10:37PM

I see Orso dont take reservations was looking to try it out this sat. Can i assume there will be a queue? Also any recommendations for a good tapas bar?

igCorcaigh · 26-11-2018 10:42PM

zweton wrote: »

I see Orso dont take reservations was looking to try it out this sat. Can i assume there will be a queue? Also any recommendations for a good tapas bar?

Yes, there is usually a queue. Give them your number while you have a pre-meal wine next door in Arthur Maynes.

I haven't been, but Iberian Way on Douglas St. has got good reviews. Salt also does good tapas, or so I hear. Maybe some others might help you out with a personal recommendation.

zweton · 26-11-2018 10:47PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Yes, there is usually a queue. Give them your number while you have a pre-meal wine next door in Arthur Maynes.

I haven't been, but Iberian Way on Douglas St. has got good reviews. Salt also does good tapas, or so I hear. Maybe some others might help you out with a personal recommendation.

Wonderful thank you, cant wait now:D btw any personal standouts of what to try in Orso?

igCorcaigh · 26-11-2018 11:01PM

zweton wrote: »

Wonderful thank you, cant wait now:D btw any personal standouts of what to try in Orso?

I haven't been there in a while, but everything I've tried was delicious! Browse the menu:

https://orso.ie/from-the-kitchen-nighttime#.W_x7IjnLc0M

igCorcaigh · 26-11-2018 11:48PM

For any lovers of Indian/Asian food, I loved each visit to Thali on Pope's Quay.

https://thalinepal.com/menu/

Their jimbu curry is very delicious and unique.

If you like dumplings, try their momos.

Recommended!

who_me · 27-11-2018 02:31PM

zweton wrote: »

I see Orso dont take reservations was looking to try it out this sat. Can i assume there will be a queue? Also any recommendations for a good tapas bar?

If you get in before 6 at the weekend you'll likely get a table (or seats at the bar if you're ok with that) straight away. After that, it's hit 'n' miss (more miss!).

As said above, hop next door and grab a wine in Arthur Maynes, I think they even let you bring the glass in with you if you're called for the table before you're finished. Edit - and on the tapas, there's the Iberian Way, or "Enjoy your Senses" / Alimento tus Sentidos on Washington St. The Parlour on Cornmarket St. is another option.

rob316 · 27-11-2018 03:15PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

For any lovers of Indian/Asian food, I loved each visit to Thali on Pope's Quay.

https://thalinepal.com/menu/

Their jimbu curry is very delicious and unique.

If you like dumplings, try their momos.

Recommended!

My wife is obsessed with it. It fairly good alrite

Apogee · 02-12-2018 05:42PM

sporina wrote: »

On another topic - had lunch in Lishh (Dosco Business Park - south douglas rd) today - wow what a find - all locally sources ingredients - top top quality - minimal (if any) processed food.. great space, service - v v generous portions.. what a treat...

Lishh have expanded into Atkins Garden Centre on Carrigrohane Road and are also open on Sundays.

richiepurgas · 02-12-2018 09:08PM

I would like to start a thread indirectly related to this one, but more suited to being separate. How do I do it ? On looking around here, am told I would need permission to do so (there doesn't seem to be an option for me right now to start a thread ). So, in essence, how do I get that permission ?
Thanks.

igCorcaigh · 02-12-2018 09:11PM

richiepurgas wrote: »

I would like to start a thread indirectly related to this one, but more suited to being separate. How do I do it ? On looking around here, am told I would need permission to do so (there doesn't seem to be an option for me right now to start a thread ). So, in essence, how do I get that permission ?
Thanks.

Eh? Go to the forum, do you see a Post button?

richiepurgas · 02-12-2018 09:28PM

igCorcaigh wrote: »

Eh? Go to the forum, do you see a Post button?

I don't. I see the following options outlined in boxes at top of page :

Latest posts.
My forums.
My threads.
Trending.
Thanks.

02-12-2018 11:24PM

Any reports on Da Mirco?

Milly33 · 02-12-2018 11:24PM

you have to have a certain amout of comments and stuff me thinks before you can start your own thread. Like show you are a true believer

.red. · 03-12-2018 09:22AM

I'm heading into town next Saturday for The Snowman in city hall and looking for a lunch option for about 2pm. I'd imagine most places will be busy. We'll have 2 kids and one takes an age to eat anything.
Any recommendations on somewhere family friendly that won't be rushing us out the door?

whatever76 · 03-12-2018 10:33AM

.red. wrote: »

I'm heading into town next Saturday for The Snowman in city hall and looking for a lunch option for about 2pm. I'd imagine most places will be busy. We'll have 2 kids and one takes an age to eat anything.
Any recommendations on somewhere family friendly that won't be rushing us out the door?

Personally Id recommend Milano's - v child friendly.

BailMeOut · 03-12-2018 11:03AM

.red. wrote: »

I'm heading into town next Saturday for The Snowman in city hall and looking for a lunch option for about 2pm. I'd imagine most places will be busy. We'll have 2 kids and one takes an age to eat anything.
Any recommendations on somewhere family friendly that won't be rushing us out the door?

Market Lane is most family friendly (IMO) restaurant in Cork and will never rush you out the door.

BullBlackNova · 03-12-2018 11:07AM

BailMeOut wrote: »

Market Lane is most family friendly (IMO) restaurant in Cork and will never rush you out the door.

Agreed - had a brilliant lunch there at the weekend too.

Only bit of advice I'd give is that we were 20 minutes waiting for a table for 2 at at 1.45pm, it was rammed busy with Christmas shoppers.

There were groups of 3 and 4 being given an even longer wait time at the same stage so if planning on eating by 2, it might be wise to try call in their a bit earlier I'd say.

Also had dinner in Koto over the weekend - delicious as always.

BailMeOut · 03-12-2018 11:09AM

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Agreed - had a brilliant lunch there at the weekend too.

Only bit of advice I'd give is that we were 20 minutes waiting for a table for 2 at at 1.45pm, it was rammed busy with Christmas shoppers.

There were groups of 3 and 4 being given an even longer wait time at the same stage so if planning on eating by 2, it might be wise to try call in their a bit earlier I'd say.

Also had dinner in Koto over the weekend - delicious as always.

ML will take a number and text you when table is ready so you can just continue shopping and then just return when you get the text.

nerwen · 03-12-2018 10:11PM

bleach94 wrote: »

Any reports on Da Mirco?

I haven't been yet, but after seeing the Michelin guide tweet this picture I definitely have plans to go soon. Looks delish!

igCorcaigh · 03-12-2018 11:15PM

Menu seems nice, bit limited though?

http://www.damirco.ie/menus#/dinner_4435

pwurple · 04-12-2018 06:11AM

Yes, da mirco is very good, we were there in the summer. I had Homemade pasta with vodka and salmon, it was gorgeous. Very reasonable too in fairness. Group of six of us, shared those mixed boards and focaccia, had wine, mains, desserts with limoncello, came to 30 a head.

Plenty on the menu. They have specials too.

whatever76 · 04-12-2018 11:35AM

went to da mirco few weeks back - highly recommend , food simple and basic but very well cooked and tasty … nearest thing to what u get on holidays !

sporina · 05-12-2018 07:46PM

I wish we had a Greek restaurant in Cork

rob316 · 05-12-2018 07:49PM

Street food over kill on careys lane. Soba after joining ramen and koto.

sporina · 05-12-2018 08:05PM

rob316 wrote: »

Street food over kill on careys lane. Soba after joining ramen and koto.

had a Ramen a while ago - unplanned night out called for some food - had a hankering for a red thai curry - but they didn't have one??? had the massaman instead - was ok i guess but wudn't have it again

Is Koto worth a shot?

05-12-2018 08:32PM

sporina wrote: »

had a Ramen a while ago - unplanned night out called for some food - had a hankering for a red thai curry - but they didn't have one??? had the massaman instead - was ok i guess but wudn't have it again

Is Koto worth a shot?

I really like Koto anyway.

Cherry_Cola · 05-12-2018 09:26PM

The Soba in Glanmire is amazing anyway! I'll give it a shot in the city.

leahyl · 06-12-2018 09:09AM

Lia_lia wrote: »

I really like Koto anyway.

Was in koto over the bank holiday weekend and thought it was lovely and I wouldn't be a major oriental/street food person but I had pad thai with chicken and prawns and it was very tasty and the portion was huge!

hufpc8w3adnk65 · 06-12-2018 09:46AM

sporina wrote: »

I wish we had a Greek restaurant in Cork

What kinda dish’s you looking for? Gyros? Souvlaki?

rob316 · 06-12-2018 09:53AM

Cherry_Cola wrote: »

The Soba in Glanmire is amazing anyway! I'll give it a shot in the city.

Ya spicy chicken is my favorite in blackpool anyway.

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