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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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sporina

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm unsure if this is the right thread for it but Casanova on George's Quay was vandalised last night and are closed for a few days as a result. I'm absolutely disgusted. Hope they get back open soon, they do the best gelato around.

i was just gonna say the same - shocking - what happened????? such a disgrace..

[Deleted User]

I'm unsure if this is the right thread for it but Casanova on George's Quay was vandalised last night and are closed for a few days as a result. I'm absolutely disgusted. Hope they get back open soon, they do the best gelato around.

-Toppy-

Was at White Rabbit last night and ill be honest was disappointed, not at the food per say. But the fact they were running out of food

We were a large group and immediately they told us there was no brisket, they had only 4 sets of ribs left and 4 corn breads....
(We had booked as well a few days in advance) Just wondering if anyone else had similar experience there

Toppy

the beer revolu

sporina wrote: »

they are?

Yes, read back a few posts for my brief review.

sporina

Italix wrote: »

Have to say I'm delighted hearing that Soba are extending the menu, myself and my partner very much enjoy the place.
Must take a trip in to the city to try the new menu.

they are?

the beer revolu

Slim Charles wrote: »

What did you think of duck pancakes, i thought they were average, but everything else was superb when I went - must go back soon.

I was a little disappointed with the duck pancakes, too. They cooked the smoked duck breast so it was like bacon and the pineapple kimchi was all pineapple and no kimchi.
They were still tasty but not as good as the menu reads.
Still, we had excellent food there.

Italix

Have to say I'm delighted hearing that Soba are extending the menu, myself and my partner very much enjoy the place.
Must take a trip in to the city to try the new menu.

Slim Charles

Markcheese wrote: »

Went to bar pigalle, on barracks Street yesterday evening, really, really good..
We had 4 starters and a portion of chips between 2, came in at 45 euro including a pint and a glass of wine...
Fried courgette flowers stuffed with with ricotta and lemon.
Monkfish tempura, with saffron Mayo
Smoked duck pancakes with pineapple kimchi
And mussels (slightly less done than I like but In a lovely cream sauce..)
Service was very good too..
(I feel like I've been on a roll eating out lately..)

What did you think of duck pancakes, i thought they were average, but everything else was superb when I went - must go back soon.

leahyl

nerwen wrote: »

Went to Ali's for brunch yesterday, had their hash with black pudding and bacon, 100% recommend it. It's a little cramped in there, but the food is amazing and the service is great.

Went to the Raven last week, heard their burgers were good recently. Not impressed, the food was just so bland. Not that it wasn't salted, just boring flavours. To their defense they were really busy, but I doubt I'll be back any time soon. Too many good places to chose between.

That’s disappointing to hear about the Raven, I was there a few months back for dinner and was very impressed, had the halloumi burger. Was gonna try it again soon for brunch...hope it’ll be better than what you had!

what the hell!

the beer revolu wrote: »

Great news for lovers of authentic Chinese food!!:D

Soba on Carey's lane have started a second menu - different to the general Asian Street Food Menu. Some really interesting stuff and they've had the cop on to write it in English, too.

Went last night with Mrs. Beer, we both had soup noodles. Mrs. B had beef tendon noodles which was really good (maybe not for everyone). Had similar in Singapore a few years ago - rich and unctuous. I had Szechuan spicy, sour soup with preserved cabbage and mung bean noodles. This was really delicious and proper spicy.

I was so pleased that the food was even better than I'd hoped. Main course noodle dishes are around €10 - brilliant value.

They plan to extend the menu over time and to maybe do some special event nights.

It's not a very nice space and the decor is pretty awful but the food is the best Chinese food I've had in Ireland.

Have they that menu everywhere or just in town I wonder?

nerwen

Went to Ali's for brunch yesterday, had their hash with black pudding and bacon, 100% recommend it. It's a little cramped in there, but the food is amazing and the service is great.

Went to the Raven last week, heard their burgers were good recently. Not impressed, the food was just so bland. Not that it wasn't salted, just boring flavours. To their defense they were really busy, but I doubt I'll be back any time soon. Too many good places to chose between.

leahyl

Went to Koto and Bar Pigalle (for brunch) over the weekend.

It was my 3rd time in Koto and really tasty as usual - had the Khao Pad with chicken and prawns - delish.

Went to Bar Pigalle yesterday to try their new brunch menu. I had an omelette with potato, cheese and nduja - I thought nduja was something else....so it was quite spicy for me, so probably wouldn't have it again but it was tasty. My dining companion had the black pudding, purple poato hash, fried egg and nasturtium pesto - he said it was divine, he would have eaten another plate! We both had an aperol spritz which were lovely and refreshing!

I had never been in Bar Pigalle before and loved the decor and especailly the window in the corner looking out onto St Finbarrs Cathedral; pity about the weather, but it still looked lovely!

Definitely want to go back again soon.

the beer revolu

Great news for lovers of authentic Chinese food!!:D

Soba on Carey's lane have started a second menu - different to the general Asian Street Food Menu. Some really interesting stuff and they've had the cop on to write it in English, too.

Went last night with Mrs. Beer, we both had soup noodles. Mrs. B had beef tendon noodles which was really good (maybe not for everyone). Had similar in Singapore a few years ago - rich and unctuous. I had Szechuan spicy, sour soup with preserved cabbage and mung bean noodles. This was really delicious and proper spicy.

I was so pleased that the food was even better than I'd hoped. Main course noodle dishes are around €10 - brilliant value.

They plan to extend the menu over time and to maybe do some special event nights.

It's not a very nice space and the decor is pretty awful but the food is the best Chinese food I've had in Ireland.

Cedrus

dudara wrote: »

Went to Ichigo Ichie last night. Absolutely superb, the best high-end Japanese restaurant I’ve eaten in so far. Managed to get a few minutes to chat with Takashi. So delighted for his success, as I remember him telling me his ambitions a few years ago.

It is fabulous, so many subtle flavours and beautifully presented. Not for everyone, definitely not for the burnt steak brigade, but I loved it,can hardly wait for the next time.
However, the booking system is a disaster.

ofcork

Some place opening on Washington st where curvy lady was.

dudara

Went to Ichigo Ichie last night. Absolutely superb, the best high-end Japanese restaurant I’ve eaten in so far. Managed to get a few minutes to chat with Takashi. So delighted for his success, as I remember him telling me his ambitions a few years ago.

Nonoperational

Sage, Farm Gate and Donovans all good. Sage quite adventurous, Farm Gate excellent more traditional food and Donovans the most traditional of the 3. But they all do great food imo.

Markcheese

letsgo2018 wrote: »

How.does ferrit and Lee compare to sage

Not as high end food wise,(or price wise), but still really good,

letsgo2018

How.does ferrit and Lee compare to sage

[Deleted User]

Loved les gormandises, it was a real treat

Markcheese

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Narrowed to sage and farmgate. Are they both as good as each other . What about price wise ?

I'd reckon that sage would be more top end, food wise, farm Gate isn't to be sneezed at either though (a good while since I've eaten there though),
Ó Donovans has a really good rep too, and as I said before ferrit and lee which is a wee gem..

Markcheese

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Narrowed to sage and farmgate. Are they both as good as each other . What about price wise ?

the beer revolu

whatever76 wrote: »

Sad to see Les Gormendaise sudden announcement of closure today ….

I take zero pleasure in this but I never liked the place. Hopefully it was a managed exit and they can move on without a load of debt.

whatever76

Sad to see Les Gormendaise sudden announcement of closure today ….

the beer revolu

Apt8 wrote: »

I'm fairly certain that they are required to serve all burgers well done, they shouldn't even be offering any other options.

The defining factor is the internal temperature, not the appearance.
I've no doubt that they regularly check the temperature to ensure that it complies.
Note that they don't offer rare or medium rare burgers.

I love Bunsen because they don't overcook all their burgers by default.

letsgo2018

Narrowed to sage and farmgate. Are they both as good as each other . What about price wise ?

Markcheese

Footoo wrote: »

Sage in Midleton is incredible.

My favourite in Midleton is ferrit and lee, (near the distillery.),

Footoo

letsgo2018 wrote: »

Looking for a nice restaurant recommendation around midelton castkemartyer ballycotton area? Would even consider cobh or kinsale

Sage in Midleton is incredible.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Anyone ever had food and drink in Jury's Inn? Any good?

Skybirdjb

Farm gate in Midleton is good too ! Elm tree in glounthaune is v good as is the raddison hotel in little island . There is a nice Italian in the Castlemartyr hotel bit pricey tho