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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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Markcheese

JackieChang wrote: »

There's a new spot called Coriander in Ballincollig that has a very simple menu.

One of the Indian restaurants in Douglas has changed its name to coriander as well, noticed a couple of newish (kind of cheapish looking) signs yesterday..

run_Forrest_run

Markcheese wrote: »

One of the Indian restaurants in Douglas has changed its name to coriander as well, noticed a couple of newish (kind of cheapish looking) signs yesterday..

yes, where Lal Quila was/is, I've given up trying to understand what's going on with that place. Years ago it used to be a nice restaurant, now it's a dump.

JustLen

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

yes, where Lal Quila was/is, I've given up trying to understand what's going on with that place. Years ago it used to be a nice restaurant, now it's a dump.

Obviously to do with a recent food safety closure order.

I have eaten there twice - food was lovely to be honest but both times especially the second I had a slight upset stomach the next day so decided not to go back.

That was about a week before I seen this article.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-restaurant-closed-due-to-issues-posing-a-risk-to-public-health--c362afc5-2c83-4b7e-8c8e-1411670fe297-ds

run_Forrest_run

JustLen wrote: »

Obviously to do with a recent food safety closure order.

I have eaten there twice - food was lovely to be honest but both times especially the second I had a slight upset stomach the next day so decided not to go back.

That was about a week before I seen this article.

https://www.echolive.ie/corknews/Cork-restaurant-closed-due-to-issues-posing-a-risk-to-public-health--c362afc5-2c83-4b7e-8c8e-1411670fe297-ds

it was a dump well before that closure order.

JustLen

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

it was a dump well before that closure order.

Just giving some context as to why the name was changed recently.

Be right back

Had a lovely sandwich in Cafe Gusto. Really tasty and reasonably priced.

roundymac

Was in Monks Lane in Timoleague for lunch today. Excellent quality and value. Will be back.

Seamai

roundymac wrote: »

Was in Monks Lane in Timoleague for lunch today. Excellent quality and value. Will be back.

My brother eats there regularly and has only good things to say about it.

sporina

had a lovvvely piece of Peanut Ganache Oreo cake from Sonny's Deli the other day - man it was one of the nicest pieces of confectionary I have had in a while.. and i have had a lot lol.. its up there with the Mixed Berry Almond tarts from Heavenly Cakes in the English Market

rino87

sporina wrote: »

had a lovvvely piece of Peanut Ganache Oreo cake from Sonny's Deli the other day - man it was one of the nicest pieces of confectionary I have had in a while.. and i have had a lot lol.. its up there with the Mixed Berry Almond tarts from Heavenly Cakes in the English Market

That's a great place that I keep forgetting about. Thanks for reminding me!

SouthernBelle

sporina wrote: »

had a lovvvely piece of Peanut Ganache Oreo cake from Sonny's Deli the other day - man it was one of the nicest pieces of confectionary I have had in a while.. and i have had a lot lol.. its up there with the Mixed Berry Almond tarts from Heavenly Cakes in the English Market

Where’s Sonny’s Deli?

Curb Your Enthusiasm

SouthernBelle wrote: »

Where’s Sonny’s Deli?

By Albert Road, just up from Shalom Park. A bit of a hidden gem!!

sporina

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

By Albert Road, just up from Shalom Park. A bit of a hidden gem!!

yep thats it - absolutely - they obv do a roaring trade - we got there about 2.30 and there was hardly anything left in the salad bar.. a few cakes and sambos left twas all

run_Forrest_run

Curb Your Enthusiasm wrote: »

By Albert Road, just up from Shalom Park. A bit of a hidden gem!!

it has a really unique front to it, simple but it stands out. I cycle past there a lot, never stopped but the lure of some nice confectionery might force me into a pit stop

BullBlackNova

Anyone had lunch from Orso? Saw on Twitter that you can order for collection which would be great for me as I don't work in the city centre but can pop in and out on my break!

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BullBlackNova wrote: »

Anyone had lunch from Orso? Saw on Twitter that you can order for collection which would be great for me as I don't work in the city centre but can pop in and out on my break!

orso is one of my favourite spots in the city. I go there a lot for breakfast! ive never had a bad meal from there and the service is great. Would deffo recommend

Burty330

LaL quila douglas is still open on just-eat. What happens if i place an order , i pick it up at Coriander?

SkySter

Burty330 wrote: »

LaL quila douglas is still open on just-eat. What happens if i place an order , i pick it up at Coriander?

Same place. As said earlier, the name change is likely to do with the food safety order back in September. What I'd like to know is if there has been a change of ownership? I won't be going back there unless I hear positive reports they've cleaned up their hygiene act and improved on take away quality. It used to be decent but standards have been falling over the last couple of years.

Karmella

Quick question foodies : Gallaghers - there has been many recommendations for it for food - what about noise level? Normal conversation or shouting?

nerwen

Ended up in Soho for a steak the other day (no table in Elbow lane and my brother was dead set on steak), and was really pleasantly surprised with the food! Steak was well cooked to my asked med rare, and had really good flavour. Always put Soho in the thoroughly mediocre food bucket, but this was a really nice surprise.

Outkast_IRE

nerwen wrote: »

Ended up in Soho for a steak the other day (no table in Elbow lane and my brother was dead set on steak), and was really pleasantly surprised with the food! Steak was well cooked to my asked med rare, and had really good flavour. Always put Soho in the thoroughly mediocre food bucket, but this was a really nice surprise.

New chef got in a while back - hopefully they make a go of it again, cause when it first opened the food was good but gradually fell downhill.

who_me

Karmella wrote: »

Quick question foodies : Gallaghers - there has been many recommendations for it for food - what about noise level? Normal conversation or shouting?

There tends to be music on every night, though generally acoustic/vocals etc. and nothing too loud. In fact some times it has the effect of quietening the crowd a bit. (Other than the Jazz/festival weekends) it's never been very noisy for me.

who_me

It turns out the Glass Curtain restaurant that opened on McCurtain St. isn't where I thought it was, it's a smallish, simple space in the Starwood building. (Haven't eaten there yet so can't comment on the food!). There seemed to be a second space being renovated in the Thompson bakery building by the corner - I assume that's the restaurant/micro-brewery that was previously rumoured?

McCurtain St. is really taking off.

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who_me wrote: »

It turns out the Glass Curtain restaurant that opened on McCurtain St. isn't where I thought it was, it's a smallish, simple space in the Starwood building. (Haven't eaten there yet so can't comment on the food!). There seemed to be a second space being renovated in the Thompson bakery building by the corner - I assume that's the restaurant/micro-brewery that was previously rumoured?

McCurtain St. is really taking off.

I’m following them on Instagram and the decor looks really really nice.

JackieChang

New Brazilian spot opened up on Washington street called Sabor Nordestino. Seems to be simple Brazilian fare - the Brazilian equivalent of bacon cabbage and spuds. Brazilians in Cork are delighted with it anyway. Seems quite cheap. Meals are about 8ish euro. Had a google and there's another one in Dublin. Haven't gone yet but plan to in the next week. Anyone been there?

ofcork

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

New chef got in a while back - hopefully they make a go of it again, cause when it first opened the food was good but gradually fell downhill.

They did a lot of advertising at the start of the year about their new head chef but I believe he has left.

Outkast_IRE

ofcork wrote: »

They did a lot of advertising at the start of the year about their new head chef but I believe he has left.

Didnt last long, must give it a go again soon and see what its like.

siblers

Got two pizzas from Burnt. Mine was lukewarm at best and the toppings were just thrown onto it. Most of the fell off when I took a slice. Definitely won't be going back.

cadaliac

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...

What a dick head statement, Micheal Fleming is alive and well.
Get your facts correct.
Yes the restaurant is closed. Tell us, did you make that up or what?

confusticated

siblers wrote: »

Got two pizzas from Burnt. Mine was lukewarm at best and the toppings were just thrown onto it. Most of the fell off when I took a slice. Definitely won't be going back.

Oak Fire Pizza across the road is excellent. I've eaten there twice recently, my only quibble is it's quite draughty but the pizza is really good. There have been Italians eating there both times as well, always a good sign!