The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

limnam · 07-03-2020 03:36PM

MissShihTzu wrote: »

You can't book at any of the restaurants in that chain. Market Lane, Elbow Lane, Orso's, the place at Blackrock castle, and the new one they have across the way in Oliver Plunkett St.

Might be a method to it.

Can't remember the last time I managed to get into elbow lane or orso's

pwurple · 07-03-2020 07:39PM

MissShihTzu wrote: »

You can't book at any of the restaurants in that chain. Market Lane, Elbow Lane, Orso's, the place at Blackrock castle, and the new one they have across the way in Oliver Plunkett St.

You can in a group.

MissShihTzu · 07-03-2020 08:58PM

pwurple wrote: »

You can in a group.

Yes. 6 or more IIRC. And I think a deposit is required. For smaller, you have to wait.

pwurple · 07-03-2020 09:00PM

MissShihTzu wrote: »

Yes. 6 or more IIRC. And I think a deposit is required. For smaller, you have to wait.

No, 2+ people can defo book in the Castle Cafe.

D'Agger · 09-03-2020 11:39AM

Ate in Market lane during the week for the first time in ages and it was really enjoyable, the portion and quality of their bread and butter pudding was impressive after the chicken dish which was different but well cooked and delicious.

Had brunch in Salt yesterday and decided to not go for the Kiwi brunch for once - had the Parley breakfast (may be spelling that incorrectly as I don't see it on their menu) - butternut squash, chickpeas, tomato, egg and cheese - served like a lasagne almost, absolutely brilliant. Banana and chocolate muffin with a coffee went down well after too.....clearly the sweet tooth has been out in force this week!

sporina · 12-03-2020 09:50AM

on a slightly different note, are people avoiding going out in groups to restaurants?
they were talking about this on Newstalk earlier - lots of restaurants are being hit heavily with cancellations..

Micko99 · 12-03-2020 09:56AM

sporina wrote: »

on a slightly different note, are people avoiding going out in groups to restaurants?
they were talking about this on Newstalk earlier - lots of restaurants are being hit heavily with cancellations..

Its taking a bit of a chance eating out in current circumstances. The potential for spread of the virus is much greater in enclosed spaces so I for one will be avoiding bars and restaurants if at all necessary.

barneygumble99 · 12-03-2020 09:59AM

Heading down to cork this weekend, Sunday to Tuesday. Looking for a good Italian to eat in, not necessarily fine dining. Have eaten in Gallo and Galletti twice and really liked it but want a change this town round. Thanks.

BullBlackNova · 12-03-2020 10:17AM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

Heading down to cork this weekend, Sunday to Tuesday. Looking for a good Italian to eat in, not necessarily fine dining. Have eaten in Gallo and Galletti twice and really liked it but want a change this town round. Thanks.

Da Mirco on Bridge Street is excellent. The menu changes frequently so might be worth checking Facebook or the website.

I have a feeling they don't open Mondays too, so just to factor that in if you're only here for a few days.

barneygumble99 · 12-03-2020 10:28AM

BullBlackNova wrote: »

Da Mirco on Bridge Street is excellent. The menu changes frequently so might be worth checking Facebook or the website.

I have a feeling they don't open Mondays too, so just to factor that in if you're only here for a few days.

Yeah I just see closed Sunday and Mondays. Anywhere else??

roundymac · 12-03-2020 11:56AM

La Dolce Vita on Probys Quay is good.

bingo9999 · 12-03-2020 02:08PM

Rossini's on Princes Street is great. Also havent been to Bocelli on Maylor street but maybe worth a look

barneygumble99 · 12-03-2020 02:40PM

Will pick one of these and try it. Thank you.

Is La dolce Vita closed?? Can’t find much about it.

Be right back · 12-03-2020 04:31PM

barneygumble99 wrote: »

Will pick one of these and try it. Thank you.

Is La dolce Vita closed?? Can’t find much about it.

I'm sure that it has closed.

poitinstill · 13-03-2020 07:39AM

I'm sure that it has closed.[/QUOTE]
the location would get very little foot fall id say only those going to look at the big church nearby (St finbarres)

H8GHOTI · 13-03-2020 09:14AM

sporina wrote: »

on a slightly different note, are people avoiding going out in groups to restaurants?
they were talking about this on Newstalk earlier - lots of restaurants are being hit heavily with cancellations..

Ya lots of people I know are canceling nights out. Heard both Liberty Grill and Reardons are closing for a couple of weeks.

I was meant to be going to Glass Curtain this weekend and they rang yesterday to see if we were still coming.

sporina · 13-03-2020 09:25PM

H8GHOTI wrote: »

Ya lots of people I know are canceling nights out. Heard both Liberty Grill and Reardons are closing for a couple of weeks.

I was meant to be going to Glass Curtain this weekend and they rang yesterday to see if we were still coming.

we cancelled our meal - some have colds (not covid) - some work in hospitals.. so we feel a sense of responsibility - much and all as we would like to hook up as planned (we miss out as does the restaurant - no winners)

JackieChang · 14-03-2020 11:34AM

Be right back wrote: »

I'm sure that it has closed.

Permanently shut down?

Be right back · 14-03-2020 02:01PM

JackieChang wrote: »

Permanently shut down?

I believe so.

Herb Powell · 14-03-2020 04:27PM

Yeh that's been gone for months

ofcork · 14-03-2020 07:32PM

I see owner of Idaho on twitter showing a warning letter from the council because he put seats outside!!

bingo9999 · 16-03-2020 12:38PM

ofcork wrote: »

I see owner of Idaho on twitter showing a warning letter from the council because he put seats outside!!

That street is closed to cars at that time, so those are no impediment to those with mobility issues. So many problems in this city, and they spend their time attacking the fragile vibrancy that does exist.

the beer revolu · 16-03-2020 12:44PM

bingo9999 wrote: »

That street is closed to cars at that time, so those are no impediment to those with mobility issues. So many problems in this city, and they spend their time attacking the fragile vibrancy that does exist.

There was a lot of billoxology in that post.
Firstly, the letter was dated 4 days before that post - a lot changed in that time.
The letter never claimed that he was blocking anyone.
Basically he didn't bother paying his annual charge for outdoor seating (charges that his competitors pay) and got the hump at getting a letter from the council.

If I get a ticket for not paying my motor tax, should I go online screaming about the virus?

Be right back · 16-03-2020 01:28PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

There was a lot of billoxology in that post.
Firstly, the letter was dated 4 days before that post - a lot changed in that time.
The letter never claimed that he was blocking anyone.
Basically he didn't bother paying his annual charge for outdoor seating (charges that his competitors pay) and got the hump at getting a letter from the council.

If I get a ticket for not paying my motor tax, should I go online screaming about the virus?

It says on the letter he didn't have permission to have seating on the street. Just apply and get? One rule for him?

the beer revolu · 16-03-2020 01:51PM

Be right back wrote: »

It says on the letter he didn't have permission to have seating on the street. Just apply and get? One rule for him?

He has permission between 11 and 5 or something. The issue was that he hadn't paid his annual fee but was continuing to use the outdoor space.

I have no doubt that his failure to pay happened well before this crisis but where would the story be in that?

rob316 · 16-03-2020 02:54PM

Gourmet Burger Bistro gone into liquidation.

Be right back · 16-03-2020 03:44PM

rob316 wrote: »

Gourmet Burger Bistro gone into liquidation.

That's a shame. They probably struggled with son of a bun just around the corner.

Burty330 · 16-03-2020 04:08PM

Gourmet Burger Bistro was over priced i thought , but Bun around the corner would have certainly trounced them in competition.

Nonoperational · 16-03-2020 04:20PM

rob316 wrote: »

Gourmet Burger Bistro gone into liquidation.

Ah that's a shame. I used to go there a lot when I was in college. Had a soft spot for it.

MissShihTzu · 16-03-2020 05:59PM

Burty330 wrote: »

Gourmet Burger Bistro was over priced i thought , but Bun around the corner would have certainly trounced them in competition.

I disagree on both counts. The burgers were reasonably priced but the desserts were sometimes on the basic side.

Son of a Bun was great when it first opened, and we ate there quite a bit. The last time was a disappointment. We ordered and asked for a side of wings to take out as it was Super Bowl Sunday and wanted some nibbles for the game.

The order came - ALL of it. Starters, mains and the take out just deposited on the table. I asked for the take out to kept behind until we left. OK - annoying but no problem. We had barely taken a bite of the started, when the waitress appeared and asked if everything was all right. Fine we say.

Halfway through the meal, the waitress again appears with the bill!! We hadn't even finished the dinner. By this time, I was so annoyed, I paid the bill, got the takeout and left.

I know there's pressure to turn the tables over quickly, but this should not be to the extent of trying to give customers indigestion and was taking the living p1ss.

She got no tip, and we haven't eaten there since. At least the Gourmet Burger didn't try to hustle you out before even finishing your meal!! It's a shame it's closed, is all I can say.

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