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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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rob316

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

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

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

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

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

leahyl wrote: »

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

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

Nonoperational

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

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

Cork Lass

Flemings on the lower Glanmire Road.

limnam

ksceniaonegina wrote: »

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

Casual - Elbow Lane.

Otherwise Hayfield Manor

Weltsmertz

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

leahyl

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

What’s the holy smoke like?

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

Harika

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hi all,

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

rob316

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.

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

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

Yum, thanks all!

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

Nigel Fairservice

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

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

Had lunch in Spitjack on Tuesday, it was lovely.

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

happyday

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.