The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

rob316 · 19-10-2019 03:56PM

D'Agger wrote: »

Bramley lodge for lunch - special was roast sirloin of beef, veg & potato gratin - absolutely top notch and a massive portion.

Always good grub there.

H8GHOTI · 20-10-2019 11:25AM

Went to Pier 26.
Between us we had Mushroom Soup, Monkfish and Risotto with Mussels. Everyone happy.
I will say the menu on the website is better than the menu on the day and it’s a bit pricey. Nice place and good food though.

Dbu · 23-10-2019 11:22AM

curly from cork wrote: »

Very sorry to see El Vino East Village Douglas is gone, sign up saying something like closed for the seeable future. Apparently they opened in Killarney too, not sure if that had any bearing on the Douglas closure.

El vino in Douglas is open again. Not sure whether same owners etc

BailMeOut · 23-10-2019 12:52PM

Stayed in the city last weekend with the family which was so much fun. We ate dinner at Cornstore which I cannot fault for service, ambiance and atmosphere, all of which were fantastic. The menu looks great and pretty good value however while the food was good and thought it would be a lot better but still enjoyed it. We skipped desert and headed to Casanova Gelato instead which has some of the best ice cream I have ever eaten and as good as you'll get anywhere. They told me its made onsite but two italians and they now have a second store in the English Market. On Sunday morning we checked out SpitJack for brunch which was packed and again great service in lovely surroudnings and really enjoyed the food and coffee. Cork City has a lot going on and you are all lucky to have all this on your doorstep.

leahyl · 23-10-2019 01:25PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

Stayed in the city last weekend with the family which was so much fun. We ate dinner at Cornstore which I cannot fault for service, ambiance and atmosphere, all of which were fantastic. The menu looks great and pretty good value however while the food was good and thought it would be a lot better but still enjoyed it. We skipped desert and headed to Casanova Gelato instead which has some of the best ice cream I have ever eaten and as good as you'll get anywhere. They told me its made onsite but two italians and they now have a second store in the English Market. On Sunday morning we checked out SpitJack for brunch which was packed and again great service in lovely surroudnings and really enjoyed the food and coffee. Cork City has a lot going on and you are all lucky to have all this on your doorstep.

"Sure we're great altogether!" - Cork person being modest

Be right back · 23-10-2019 01:54PM

leahyl wrote: »

"Sure we're great altogether!" - Cork person being modest

Is there such a thing?! From a fellow Cork person!!

Nonoperational · 23-10-2019 08:39PM

BailMeOut wrote: »

Stayed in the city last weekend with the family which was so much fun. We ate dinner at Cornstore which I cannot fault for service, ambiance and atmosphere, all of which were fantastic. The menu looks great and pretty good value however while the food was good and thought it would be a lot better but still enjoyed it. We skipped desert and headed to Casanova Gelato instead which has some of the best ice cream I have ever eaten and as good as you'll get anywhere. They told me its made onsite but two italians and they now have a second store in the English Market. On Sunday morning we checked out SpitJack for brunch which was packed and again great service in lovely surroudnings and really enjoyed the food and coffee. Cork City has a lot going on and you are all lucky to have all this on your doorstep.

Would agree with the cornstore. Food is good but possibly could be better, although I always enjoy my meal there. Good atmosphere and vibe.

ksceniaonegina · 26-10-2019 08:58PM

Where would you recommend if I could splurge on one dinner only in Cork?

Cork Lass · 26-10-2019 09:12PM

Flemings on the lower Glanmire Road.

limnam · 26-10-2019 09:27PM

ksceniaonegina wrote: »

Where would you recommend if I could splurge on one dinner only in Cork?

Casual - Elbow Lane.

Otherwise Hayfield Manor

Weltsmertz · 26-10-2019 10:21PM

Jo Jo's with breast in a bun at John Grace's.

leahyl · 27-10-2019 09:03AM

Ate in Bocelli on Maylor Street last night - very tasty, had the king prawn risotto followed by tiramisu, staff very friendly and a nice relaxed atmosphere. Could have been a bit warmer in there but I think it may have been where we were sitting, but other than that was quite impressed.

fin12 · 27-10-2019 02:13PM

What’s the holy smoke like?

27-10-2019 02:30PM

Ate in Jaques last night. That place is consistently good.

Harika · 27-10-2019 03:47PM

fin12 wrote: »

What’s the holy smoke like?

Haven't been there for a year but I really like it.great BBQ stuff, interior is a bit dark. Need to visit again

pwurple · 28-10-2019 08:23AM

Cork Lass wrote: »

Flemings on the lower Glanmire Road.

You're a bit out of the loop there Cork Lass. Fleming's is closed a good long time. Michael Fleming passed away last year...

pwurple · 28-10-2019 08:26AM

fin12 wrote: »

What’s the holy smoke like?

Holy smoke's food is good, but they serve some of it on these cold metal dishes... it gets cold really quickly.

Gimmicky serveware winds me up when it is not functional.

We Want Plates

Cork Lass · 28-10-2019 09:24AM

pwurple wrote: »

You're a bit out of the loop there Cork Lass. Fleming's is closed a good long time. Michael Fleming passed away last year...

I never knew that. Used to go there every Christmas for (very long boozy) lunch up until about 3 years ago. Was actually going to try to book it for this Christmas- glad you put me in the know. Michael was a lovely man and I’m sorry to hear that he’s passed away.

JackieChang · 28-10-2019 04:49PM

Anybody tried that new "Ignite Charcoal Grill" place on Washington street? Seems to be an upscale Turkish Kebab spot with lots of meat skewer based dishes. Saw them grilling meat on big swords. Also some veggie options like falafel pittas and baba ganoush.

siblers · 29-10-2019 06:33PM

fin12 wrote: »

What’s the holy smoke like?

Not great. Was bland and overpriced when I was there. Aggree on the cutlery too. CoqBull is far better

D'Agger · 29-10-2019 08:46PM

Finally tried Koto today, lunch special for 11 was great value, Kao Phad was lovely, nice setting, nice staff and service too

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 30-10-2019 11:20AM

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a nice, good value lunch in the city around a tenner or so? Many thanks!

rob316 · 30-10-2019 11:46AM

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a nice, good value lunch in the city around a tenner or so? Many thanks!

Koto

.red. · 30-10-2019 12:13PM

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Hi all,

Any recommendations for a nice, good value lunch in the city around a tenner or so? Many thanks!

Luigi Malone's do a starter, main and soft drink for €11 (Monday to Friday, 12-3 I think)
Far from fine dining but probably the best value lunch in the city.

bee06 · 30-10-2019 12:14PM

I had lunch in Amicus last week. Pulled pork sandwich for 8.99 and loads of it. They do soup and half sandwich as well.

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 30-10-2019 01:07PM

Yum, thanks all!

On a side note, has anyone eaten in the new Maldron on the South Mall? Any good?

Nigel Fairservice · 30-10-2019 02:07PM

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

Yum, thanks all!

On a side note, has anyone eaten in the new Maldron on the South Mall? Any good?

I have eaten in the Maldron. Thought it was ok but nothing special.

Skybirdjb · 31-10-2019 02:13PM

Ate in hunted hog pub in Castlemartyr last week , it was v v good . They use local produce and it’s very reasonably priced very impressed

dixiefly · 31-10-2019 02:17PM

Had lunch in Spitjack on Tuesday, it was lovely.

Also,, La Dolce Vita looks to closed Anyone know why?

happyday · 01-11-2019 09:14AM

Nigel Fairservice wrote: »

I have eaten in the Maldron. Thought it was ok but nothing special.

I ate there about a month ago using the First Tables website.

It was alright but I won't be going back.

First Tables is great though. You have to book on their website and eat early but you get your meal with 50% off. Greene's is on it and a good few others.

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