The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

Italix · 22-12-2019 10:31PM

I had a brekkie in the clay pot in Blackpool during the week.
I went for a full Irish, very tasty and a good coffee.
The place itself is nice and tidy, worth a visit.
The area is awful though.

what the hell! · 22-12-2019 10:44PM

Italix wrote: »

I had a brekkie in the clay pot in Blackpool during the week.
I went for a full Irish, very tasty and a good coffee.
The place itself is nice and tidy, worth a visit.
The area is awful though.

Where in Blackpool is that?

fin12 · 22-12-2019 11:49PM

Italix wrote: »

I had a brekkie in the clay pot in Blackpool during the week.
I went for a full Irish, very tasty and a good coffee.
The place itself is nice and tidy, worth a visit.
The area is awful though.

Do u mean the coffee pot?

WhoElse · 23-12-2019 08:30AM

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Went to Sage in Midleton tonight.
Been wanting to try it for a while and it didn’t disappoint. Very tasty.
Quiet in there, which was surprising, given it’s reputation and being close to Christmas. But it was nice and will definitely go back sometime.

Shame, Sage is lovely, I hope they're doing well. And the green room at the back is lovely for brunch.

WhoElse · 23-12-2019 08:36AM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Thank you.

Apologies, Paidraig mor.

The outbreak in 2016 aside, I wouldn't eat there again just because of the food. Went there exactly a year ago with friends back for Christmas, and was underwhelmed. The chips were decent and the staff were good, but the burgers were incredibly fatty, pouring over my hand, has to hold it sideways to let a fat lake form on the plate. It crimped the night, as everyone slowed down for an hour or more after, struggling to digest. I know burgers aren't health food, but it's basically a vehicle for concentrating fat sugar and salt into you. Wouldn't go back.

WhoElse · 23-12-2019 08:40AM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Not at all. It's a fine dining restaurant elevating vegetarian food to a level that is recognised nationally as being excellent.

It's all relative.

I'm carnivorous, and I always look forward to Paradiso as a massive treat. I imagine they've at least been looked at when Michelin stars are decided. Took a vegetarian American senior colleague and his wife there and they were absolutely delighted with the place - he's used to slumming it when traveling as a vegetarian, and they were blown away by the range and quality.

WhoElse · 23-12-2019 08:44AM

Anyone been to the Glass Curtain in the old Thompson's bakery site on McCurtain Street? I passed it on opening day, and it looks lovely in there, menu was interesting, although some items were priced high. Curious to hear if it's worth checking out (or if I get there I'll post something here)

Minime2.5 · 23-12-2019 09:04AM

the beer revolu wrote: »

What's the occasion ? who's going?

Just myself my brother and sister for a bit if day to me food and a few pints . Nothing too fancy

Italix · 23-12-2019 10:11AM

fin12 wrote: »

Do u mean the coffee pot?

Is it coffee pot, my bad, not sure where I got clay pot from.

the beer revolu · 23-12-2019 10:42AM

Nonoperational wrote: »

Not at all. It's a fine dining restaurant elevating vegetarian food to a level that is recognised internationally as being excellent.

It's all relative.

Fyp

Padraig Mor · 23-12-2019 10:56AM

WhoElse wrote: »

Anyone been to the Glass Curtain in the old Thompson's bakery site on McCurtain Street? I passed it on opening day, and it looks lovely in there, menu was interesting, although some items were priced high. Curious to hear if it's worth checking out (or if I get there I'll post something here)

Just there last night actually!

As you say, menu is interesting (if short) and a welcome break from the prevailing 'meh'-ness of many places - if the Glass Curtain plays its cards right it could be very much a destination restaurant. Food was good - I had game terrine and pork shoulder; the latter was super tender. I don't think it was exorbitantly priced, but I'm not sure Cork is ready for 'undressed' mains with sides (a very limited selection) charged separately. Service was a little spotty - we had to remind the staff of a couple of requests. Interesting cocktail list, although presentation wasn't great. Those negatives should be noted in the overall context though that the place is brand new and still finding its feet I'm sure. Bill for four x 3 courses, two bottles wine, ten (ish!) cocktails and a coffee was €330 which I don't think is overpriced. I'll be back.

Nicetrustedcup · 25-12-2019 02:19PM

Does anyone know what places will be open in the city tomorrow for lunch ?

Be right back · 28-12-2019 11:08AM

Anyone been to the Glass curtain yet? Good food?

the beer revolu · 28-12-2019 11:11AM

Be right back wrote: »

Anyone been to the Glass curtain yet? Good food?

Two posts back!

fin12 · 28-12-2019 10:11PM

Do people think u would need to book the cornstore if u plan to go there 2morrow for Sunday lunch?

28-12-2019 10:38PM

fin12 wrote: »

Do people think u would need to book the cornstore if u plan to go there 2morrow for Sunday lunch?

I wouldn’t think so tbh! Can’t see places being booked out for Sunday lunch in the city 2m

BailMeOut · 29-12-2019 11:06AM

Is Burnt as good as it looks? Chanced arm the other night looking for a table but they were fully booked for next few hours. While waiting to talk to someone noticed the pizzas coming out looked very authentic and something you'd see in a Napoli style pizzeria in NYC or Naples. Anyone been and are the pizzas as good as they look as they look amazing.

Cherry_Cola · 29-12-2019 11:13AM

BailMeOut wrote: »

Is Burnt as good as it looks? Chanced arm the other night looking for a table but they were fully booked for next few hours. While waiting to talk to someone noticed the pizzas coming out looked very authentic and something you'd see in a Napoli style pizzeria in NYC or Naples. Anyone been and are the pizzas as good as they look as they look amazing.

Thought they were only ok. Oak Fire across the road from it is better in my experience.

TheFarrier · 29-12-2019 11:15AM

BailMeOut wrote: »

Is Burnt as good as it looks? Chanced arm the other night looking for a table but they were fully booked for next few hours. While waiting to talk to someone noticed the pizzas coming out looked very authentic and something you'd see in a Napoli style pizzeria in NYC or Naples. Anyone been and are the pizzas as good as they look as they look amazing.

Myself and the girlfriend were in here a while back, and were disappointed. Service was very good but the pizza was as tasty as a cheap frozen one. Was disappointed as we’d hoped it would be far better. We were there for an early lunchtime, maybe a second visit is due but that was our first impression.

Oak fire pizza across the road does the best pizza I’ve ever had in cork.
Hope this helps

pwurple · 29-12-2019 07:40PM

+1 from me too on Oak fire pizza being better pizza. Nice crispy base in there.

sporina · 29-12-2019 08:28PM

TheFarrier wrote: »

Myself and the girlfriend were in here a while back, and were disappointed. Service was very good but the pizza was as tasty as a cheap frozen one. Was disappointed as we’d hoped it would be far better. We were there for an early lunchtime, maybe a second visit is due but that was our first impression.

Oak fire pizza across the road does the best pizza I’ve ever had in cork.
Hope this helps

best pizza for me in cork is Pompeii in the Fran Well .... droooooollllll

pwurple · 30-12-2019 08:17AM

I like the Franciscan well, but is every tourist in the city sent there by bus or what is going on. Is it ranked high on TripAdvisor? It is jammed with tourists.

sporina · 30-12-2019 08:48AM

pwurple wrote: »

I like the Franciscan well, but is every tourist in the city sent there by bus or what is going on. Is it ranked high on TripAdvisor? It is jammed with tourists.

gee i never noticed a load of tourists there.. a great mix of nationalities for sure as we have lots living here in cork - i often go on sun eves for the jazz quartet, pizza and beer out the back - always feels like i am on holidays

Markcheese · 30-12-2019 03:52PM

Had a big family takeaway from coriander in balincolig last night ,it was really good ..

31-12-2019 02:31AM

pwurple wrote: »

I like the Franciscan well, but is every tourist in the city sent there by bus or what is going on. Is it ranked high on TripAdvisor? It is jammed with tourists.

You’re right. I live beside it and it’s often difficult to get a seat. Even early in the evening! Constant bus tours.

sporina · 31-12-2019 08:43AM

Lia_lia wrote: »

You’re right. I live beside it and it’s often difficult to get a seat. Even early in the evening! Constant bus tours.

gee i have never seen them there - perhaps they don't go on sun eves lol.. tg

happy new year all... x

limnam · 31-12-2019 12:22PM

Tried to hit elbow lane but they were full and waiting list was full

Ended up going to Electric. The last time I was here few years now it was fairly disappointing.

The story doesn't seem to have changed much.

I had lamb shank which had very little meat on it and slightly over done.

The bottle of wine I only noticed after stands on a shelf in a very warm area in the restaurant.

Will be knocked off the list for good.

Slim Charles · 31-12-2019 12:34PM

Planned on going Elbow Lane this evening at 5, but they're shut today. Thinking of soho now instead.

.red. · 31-12-2019 03:49PM

Markcheese wrote: »

Had a big family takeaway from coriander in balincolig last night ,it was really good ..

Is it still roosters pil pil too or is is a completely new restaurant?

fin12 · 01-01-2020 02:38PM

Has anyone eaten in Coriander in Douglas?

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