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The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

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There's been a crazy number of threads recently looking for restaurant recommendations, so I'd like to start a specific thread for it. Please post below about your favourite restaurants - why you like them, what price range they are, what type of food they serve, if they have an early bird, opening hours if you know them, where they're located. If you could include a link to the website, that would be great. The more details, the better. This is not a thread to post negative reviews - there's a thread in the main Food & Drink forum for that if you like. Basically, I want this thread to be full of recommendations, not positive and negative reviews. That being said, you can disagree with a recommendation briefly if you really feel the need to, but you must have a really valid reason such as an awful experience, rather than "I don't really like the food" or "It's too expensive".

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Mardyke

Anyone know what the story is with Warren Allen? Was in town this afternoon at about midday and the shutter was down.

Ah don't tell me they've closed. For me, the best coffee in town.

It wouldn't surprise me hugely, nonetheless. It was never particularly busy and it didn't seem to be part of the coffee clique in town nor did I hear too many people talk about it.

There's no rationalizing a place like Idaho doing better than a Warren Allen.

BullBlackNova

Soma open at 7.30am during the week. So does Filter I think. Think Three Fools is at 8. I used regularly stop in to them for a coffee on the way to work.

Cant speak for weekend opening hours as I'd rarely be in town before 9 or 10, but agree it can be baffling when some places close.

Anyone know what the story is with Warren Allen? Was in town this afternoon at about midday and the shutter was down.

limnam

Mardyke wrote: »

Ha! Interesting.

On another note, see that clown at Idaho Cafe going on about them now opening at 8am. I would have thought any serious modern cafe in the city centre would be open by 7h30 at the latest? And the same place doesnt open Sunday and Monday but it's Starbucks fault that independent cafes fail.
He wrecks my head I admit.

Surprised when I went into Soma at 9am and they were just opening and didn't seem to want to brew up suggesting i come back later?

Nigel Fairservice

Mardyke wrote: »

Ha! Interesting.

On another note, see that clown at Idaho Cafe going on about them now opening at 8am. I would have thought any serious modern cafe in the city centre would be open by 7h30 at the latest? And the same place doesnt open Sunday and Monday but it's Starbucks fault that independent cafes fail.
He wrecks my head I admit.

I agree. I call into McDonalds some mornings before work at around 7.30 am for porridge and it is always busy. I call into the The Bookshelf other mornings around the same time and it's busy enough there too as well.

snotboogie

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

La Tana is the same family of restaurants that also own Palmento I believe, according to Palmento's site. Must try Palmento soon!!

It’s two brothers from the same family running one each. The father used to own Luciano’s by the Capitol I think. Both excellent chefs but La Tana has had massive organizational issues

Mardyke

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

La Tana is the same family of restaurants that also own Palmento I believe, according to Palmento's site. Must try Palmento soon!!

Ha! Interesting.

On another note, see that clown at Idaho Cafe going on about them now opening at 8am. I would have thought any serious modern cafe in the city centre would be open by 7h30 at the latest? And the same place doesnt open Sunday and Monday but it's Starbucks fault that independent cafes fail.
He wrecks my head I admit.

Harika

leahyl wrote: »

Markcheese wrote: »

Where's the old bank?
(Please don't say in the old bank)

Lol, it’s in Mayfield

Where the old bank was lol

leahyl

Markcheese wrote: »

Where's the old bank?
(Please don't say in the old bank)

Lol, it’s in Mayfield

Markcheese

leahyl wrote: »

Had breakfast again in the Old Bank Cafe this morning, love this place, food is amazing

Where's the old bank?
(Please don't say in the old bank)

leahyl

Had breakfast again in the Old Bank Cafe this morning, love this place, food is amazing

Curb Your Enthusiasm

JackieChang wrote: »

Funnily enough, La Tana pizza is the WORST pizza I've had in Ireland, and the world for that matter. I would never recommend it to anybody.

I've attached a pic of a pizza I got from them. ****ing disgusting.

For a decent pizza I'd recommend Novecento or Palmetto. Both restaurants have different styles of pizza. Novecento would have a cripsy thin base and Palmento is softer and chewey. Palmento is a bit of a rip off though. There's a place in Galway called dough bros that does the exact same type of pizza for half the price.

La Tana is the same family of restaurants that also own Palmento I believe, according to Palmento's site. Must try Palmento soon!!

sporina

JackieChang wrote: »

Funnily enough, La Tana pizza is the WORST pizza I've had in Ireland, and the world for that matter. I would never recommend it to anybody.

I've attached a pic of a pizza I got from them. ****ing disgusting.

For a decent pizza I'd recommend Novecento or Palmetto. Both restaurants have different styles of pizza. Novecento would have a cripsy thin base and Palmento is softer and chewey. Palmento is a bit of a rip off though. There's a place in Galway called dough bros that does the exact same type of pizza for half the price.

looks raw - and defo not to be eaten by hand

JackieChang

CHealy wrote: »

La Tana on Barrack Street is the best pizza Iv ever had in Ireland. Run by Italians using Italian ingredients.

Funnily enough, La Tana pizza is the WORST pizza I've had in Ireland, and the world for that matter. I would never recommend it to anybody.

I've attached a pic of a pizza I got from them. ****ing disgusting.

For a decent pizza I'd recommend Novecento or Palmetto. Both restaurants have different styles of pizza. Novecento would have a cripsy thin base and Palmento is softer and chewey. Palmento is a bit of a rip off though. There's a place in Galway called dough bros that does the exact same type of pizza for half the price.

pwurple

where is the 'best' pizza in Cork City? Something that could compare to a good pie from NYC or even better Naples?

I take the kids on occasional Saturday road trips to La Jolie Brise in Baltimore to get what I think is one of the best pizzas in Ireland but would prefer a shorter drive.

Napoli style pizza, definitely Palmento in douglas. Pizza is so thin it is super-bendy. The Italian families around here go there for pizza.

New York pizza is a different beast. Thin, enormous and sold by the slice. Best ones are where the oil drips down your arm as you eat it... Don’t think there’s any like that around here.

rob316

Oak fire is really good. Different to novecento but I'd put it in par quality wise.

La Tana is terrible these days

fin12

the beer revolu wrote: »

Oh oh.
Here we go again!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

And here u go again...

fin12

Uncle Pete’s restaurant is lovely, have been going there years and the food is always great. Good selection of beers/ales aswell.

nerwen

I like Fran well or Rossini's for pizza. Rossini has a very slightly thicker base (but still definitely Italian style and crispy) than places like La Tana or Novecento, and I prefer that. Fran well is just an all around good pizza, beer and experience.

Slipperydodger

Tom Barrys is great for pizza. The rising son also does a deal of pizza and a pint for €12 which is hard to beat.

roundymac

Scozzi's is excellent for a pizza.

sporina

BailMeOut wrote: »

where is the 'best' pizza in Cork City? Something that could compare to a good pie from NYC or even better Naples?

I take the kids on occasional Saturday road trips to La Jolie Brise in Baltimore to get what I think is one of the best pizzas in Ireland but would prefer a shorter drive.

Not been but my mates rave about Palmento in Douglas - Neapolitan style pizza - v v thin base etc.. if thats your thing..

I have had pizza in La Jolie - must have been ok because I would remember if it was bad.. but it wouldn't be a bench mark for me..

I love Novecento.. its just perfect for me as pizza goes.. light and crisp and tasty toppings.. hmm..

Pompeii in the Fran Well is v good too - v v tasty but not many topping to choose from..

Had La Tana once and never been back.. had to eat it with a knife and fork.. twas messy and a bit bland.. for me Pizza is to be eaten by hand..

Been meaning to try Toons bridge myself though...

BailMeOut

Leonel Putrid Cheddar wrote: »

For the poster who was looking for somewhere good in Cork city to bring the kids for pizza [/B]

OP here. Should point out I am not looking for good place for kids, they just get dragged along! This good pizza is all about me! My kids just want Milanos!

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D'Agger wrote: »

Prices and Menus - Don't mention the War!!

God damn I haven't had La Tana in about 6 years...will have to rectify that! Uncle Petes used to be quite good before but I know they've moved a bit and so might't be the same quality, plus I haven't eaten there in a while, previously I'd have had them top of the list though.

I eat at Uncle Pete's pretty frequently and I can't fault it for what it is, if you get me (and I'd definitely put it above a lot of the eating spots around Paul Street). I go there between work shifts so I want to be seated and fed quickly and well and I've never had a hitch, the service and the food is very good and very consistent for the price point, the location and how busy it is.

So I'm not badmouthing it at all but I wouldn't say the pizza is anything special, it's grand to good but not a patch on La Tana or Novocento.

For the poster who was looking for somewhere good in Cork city to bring the kids for pizza I will say (as someone who's always eaten there as a solo diner so bear that in mind) it seems very accommodating of families and friendly for kids and it's presumably very accessible if you're parking up in town, and again, the pizza is good enough, the rest of the menu as far as I've sampled is too.

Pretty much the opposite in terms of kids and accessibility but I vote for La Tana as best pizza in the city. Also anyone who agrees but has only had the pizza, for the love of god try the aroncini.

Mardyke

IMO Novecento is the best. Owned by a Neapolitan I believe.

I didn't fancy Toons Bridge. Too greasy and goopy (is that a word?) for my liking.

whatever76

BailMeOut wrote: »

where is the 'best' pizza in Cork City? Something that could compare to a good pie from NYC or even better Naples?

I take the kids on occasional Saturday road trips to La Jolie Brise in Baltimore to get what I think is one of the best pizzas in Ireland but would prefer a shorter drive.

Novecentro ( McCurtain & Douglas St) - very basic sit down area but Pizza are top and worth dining in for https://www.novecento.ie/

OakFire Pizza's are nice but I prefer the base from Novecentro .. less doughy if you get me

Have not been to Burnt yet but sister went there recently and had not a good word to say - maybe she was there on on a bad night but I never heard her be so negative about a place ; pity as it looks nice from outside.

Markcheese

the beer revolu wrote: »

Oh oh.
Here we go again!!!!!:eek::eek::eek:

What? Did I miss something?

D'Agger

Prices and Menus - Don't mention the War!!

God damn I haven't had La Tana in about 6 years...will have to rectify that! Uncle Petes used to be quite good before but I know they've moved a bit and so might't be the same quality, plus I haven't eaten there in a while, previously I'd have had them top of the list though.

.red.

BailMeOut wrote: »

where is the 'best' pizza in Cork City? Something that could compare to a good pie from NYC or even better Naples?

I take the kids on occasional Saturday road trips to La Jolie Brise in Baltimore to get what I think is one of the best pizzas in Ireland but would prefer a shorter drive.

I haven't been (yet) but Toons Bridge Dairy is supposed to be very good for pizza. Think their only open weekends from mid March onwards for the summer. It's about 10mins from Macroom.
Tie it in with a stroll thru The Gearagh or head to Gougane Barra and make a day of it.
https://www.toonsbridgedairy.com/pages/dairy-shop-pizza

leahyl

The pizza from pizza amore on Gilabbey Street is gorgeous - you can order it in the Abbey and they deliver it

CHealy

BailMeOut wrote: »

where is the 'best' pizza in Cork City? Something that could compare to a good pie from NYC or even better Naples?

I take the kids on occasional Saturday road trips to La Jolie Brise in Baltimore to get what I think is one of the best pizzas in Ireland but would prefer a shorter drive.

La Tana on Barrack Street is the best pizza Iv ever had in Ireland. Run by Italians using Italian ingredients.