The Restaurant Recommendation Thread

the beer revolu · 10-01-2015 12:53PM

sporina wrote: »

i said that I had not been there! Indeed. I am passing on feedback from a person who's opinion I know is reliable.

Someone on the internet knows somebody who......
Oh, yeah!
That's really reliable information - NOT!

Did this person you know witness unsafe food handling? You suggested that such poor practice is going on.

TeletextPear · 10-01-2015 08:25PM

pwurple wrote: »

Anyone tried the new pizza and beer place in Douglas? Palmento I think it's called?

We ate here tonight, really enjoyable. We had the sausage, ham and mushroom; and the salami, roasted pepper and sausage pizzas. Both gorgeous, nicely crispy bases and chewy dough

beer enigma · 10-01-2015 08:32PM

TeletextPear wrote: »

We ate here tonight, really enjoyable. We had the sausage, ham and mushroom; and the salami, roasted pepper and sausage pizzas. Both gorgeous, nicely crispy bases and chewy dough

I'll be intrested to try it, thanks

Just as a general, please keep this to one or two posts about restaurants and experiences, don't drag on a conversation about specific restaurants please as firstly it's very boring for those of us that drop in regularly & secondly makes us very open to being sued unless it's a first hand experience, in which case you should be taking it up with the restaurant rather than here.

Happy eating guys n gals

nomeban · 10-01-2015 11:20PM

dibkins wrote: »

Edit: Question: I was meeting some vegetarian friends the other night at short notice. Cafe Paridiso was a bit out of budget and i didn't have much time to research anywhere else, so we ended up at Yaun Ming Yaun (they said noodles and stuff was good) which I enjoyed, but i'm not so sure they did. Is there anywhere around that is vegetarian friendly, more on the casual side of things? It doesn't have to be fully vegetarian, just with a nice few options.

I spotted a new veggie place on McCurtain Street. Between Spice Route and Lennox's. I can't remember what it's called but the menu was very veggie, perhaps even vegan. Fairly tiny place but I'd like to give it a shot some day even though I am a meat eater. The menu seemed tasty enough.

run_Forrest_run wrote: »

steady on, The Raj beats Haveli easily. I always felt Haveli to be only average.

Raj is the best Indian I've ever had - and I was only there once. Lamb Rogan Josh was so delish I had to take a photo of it. I've been to Haveli too by the way.

nerwen · 11-01-2015 10:49AM

leahyl wrote: »

Apparently there's a new Indian on North Main Street? Not sure what it's called (edit: just checked - it's called Spice Inn) or what it's like though!

I had delivery from this place a few times and it was alright. More of a fruity than spicy type curry, but MASSIVE portions and pretty tasty.

Then I went there and now I just can't. Everything was filthy in there, including the plates we were given that were wiped down with a filthy hand towel as the waiter was handing them out. I just can't imagine how the kitchen would look. *shudder*

Now that Indian Palace has closed down I am totally out of any good curry places in city center.

curly from cork · 11-01-2015 07:40PM

Went to Orso on Pembroke St after work on Fri. any other time I've been there it's a lunch time visit . We were lucky as we got in just before 6 and didn't have to wait for a table . It filled up very quickly . So tasty... I had full sea bass on the bone served with ribbons of courgette and a side salad . €20 . My friend ate beef patties which were served with a yoghurt type dressing . Also delicious . Very nice staff. Seating is tight so not much privacy but a fusion of tastes ..Would recommend .

dibkins · 12-01-2015 09:26AM

I got to Iyers on Saturday. It was really, really good. I'll be back:D

rob316 · 12-01-2015 10:46AM

Andip wrote: »

I'll be intrested to try it, thanks

Just as a general, please keep this to one or two posts about restaurants and experiences, don't drag on a conversation about specific restaurants please as firstly it's very boring for those of us that drop in regularly & secondly makes us very open to being sued unless it's a first hand experience, in which case you should be taking it up with the restaurant rather than here.

Happy eating guys n gals

Just so ya know if you like La Tana you should love Palmento, this is one of the brothers new pizzeria.

roundymac · 12-01-2015 02:56PM

My self and the O/H were in Finders in Nohoval on sat. Mainly fish and fairly limited offering, however the same can be said in most of the fish shops this week. I had crab claws in a gratin sauce for a starter and duckling for mains. herself had crab avocado first and monkfish scampi for mains. All were served with veg, potatoe gratin, and chips. With a shared desert and 1 glass of wine the bill was €86. Pricey but enjoyable. Will go again.

Deer · 12-01-2015 03:12PM

rob316 wrote: »

Just so ya know if you like La Tana you should love Palmento, this is one of the brothers new pizzeria.

I was in there last night - lovely pizza. It's great to finally have a decent pizza place in Douglas.

54kroc · 12-01-2015 03:40PM

roundymac wrote: »

My self and the O/H were in Finders in Nohoval on sat. Mainly fish and fairly limited offering, however the same can be said in most of the fish shops this week. I had crab claws in a gratin sauce for a starter and duckling for mains. herself had crab avocado first and monkfish scampi for mains. All were served with veg, potatoe gratin, and chips. With a shared desert and 1 glass of wine the bill was €86. Pricey but enjoyable. Will go again.

I love the Finders Inn, I couldn't recommend the place highly enough.
I have to get back down to it sometime soon.

nomeban · 12-01-2015 07:17PM

I'm thinking of heading to the Electric Fish Bar during the week.

Any good?

Malari · 12-01-2015 07:29PM

It's awesome, I really love it! But you might want to give them a buzz and check they are open. In times of bad weather like this week they've been known to close temporarily because they can't get the fresh fish!

sporina · 13-01-2015 07:42AM

leahyl wrote: »

Apparently there's a new Indian on North Main Street? Not sure what it's called (edit: just checked - it's called Spice Inn) or what it's like though! I live in the northside also and was looking for a place that would deliver recently and we were going to try there - haven't yet though.

There's also an Indian in Glanmire - I think it's called Star of India.

incidentally, we had a take away from the spice inn at the weekend and it was fab.
I had the jalfreezi - no idea how to spell it - it was so good. The naan was amazing - smelt so home made - great texture.
He had something with lentils and lamb - was also v good - v big.
The starters were poor though - but I think transporting the food plays a role here - too much condensation going on inside the pack.
Portions are massive though - there is defo enough in one for two hungry people - maybe add a naan and rice to fill.
Not sure I would eat in there - but take out was good.
Wanted to get one from the bombay palace but it does not deliver.

Anyone ever got a curry from spice route? I believe its good for kebabs but what about curry?

nomeban · 13-01-2015 10:03AM

sporina wrote: »

Anyone ever got a curry from spice route? I believe its good for kebabs but what about curry?

Spice Route has the best Indian Curry deal I've ever seen. Go in and ask for the "Chicken Tikka Masala Special Offer".

For €6 you get Chicken Tikka, Pilau Rice, Samosa, Poppadom, Naan Bread and a bottle of water. It's a small portion of curry & rice but the whole thing fills you up anyway. I've never tried their other curries as this one is good enough and always hits the spot. The chicken is delicious and melt in your mouth.

You can also ask for it to be extra spicy if you like.

They don't do delivery so you have to eat in or take away.

sporina · 13-01-2015 08:30PM

nomeban wrote: »

Spice Route has the best Indian Curry deal I've ever seen. Go in and ask for the "Chicken Tikka Masala Special Offer".

For €6 you get Chicken Tikka, Pilau Rice, Samosa, Poppadom, Naan Bread and a bottle of water. It's a small portion of curry & rice but the whole thing fills you up anyway. I've never tried their other curries as this one is good enough and always hits the spot. The chicken is delicious and melt in your mouth.

You can also ask for it to be extra spicy if you like.

They don't do delivery so you have to eat in or take away.

is this only for lunch time?

nomeban · 13-01-2015 10:37PM

sporina wrote: »

is this only for lunch time?

No the opposite actually! Only after lunch. They start doing the curries after 3 or 4pm, can't remember exactly.

eternal · 13-01-2015 10:39PM

nomeban wrote: »

No the opposite actually! Only after lunch. They start doing the curries after 3 or 4pm, can't remember exactly.

I'm hungry now looking at that. I love curries.

sporina · 14-01-2015 07:32AM

the jalfreezi really is amazing…

kebabs must be amazing from here - the naan is so good..but if i ate indian like this on a regualar basis i would not fit into my clothes

pwurple · 14-01-2015 09:29AM

Had a fantastic steak in Elbow lane. They had two steaks on the menu, t-bone or sirloin (sirloin was the meat special). It came with charred gem lettuce and goat cheese salad. That place is a carnivore's paradise. There is a veggie option on the menu too, grilled haloumi, but I'd be slow to bring a vegetarian there. A lot of stuff being gnawed off the bone, meat juices dripping all over the place. Might not be everyone's style, but it sure was mine. YUM!

Chargrilled homemade marshmallows for dessert with hot blackberries.

ABajaninCork · 14-01-2015 10:59AM

pwurple wrote: »

Had a fantastic steak in Elbow lane. They had two steaks on the menu, t-bone or sirloin (sirloin was the meat special). It came with charred gem lettuce and goat cheese salad. That place is a carnivore's paradise. There is a veggie option on the menu too, grilled haloumi, but I'd be slow to bring a vegetarian there. A lot of stuff being gnawed off the bone, meat juices dripping all over the place. Might not be everyone's style, but it sure was mine. YUM!

Chargrilled homemade marshmallows for dessert with hot blackberries.

That's next on our list to try! Some friends of ours went there last week and said it was pretty good...

sporina · 16-01-2015 10:17AM

pwurple wrote: »

Had a fantastic steak in Elbow lane. They had two steaks on the menu, t-bone or sirloin (sirloin was the meat special). It came with charred gem lettuce and goat cheese salad. That place is a carnivore's paradise. There is a veggie option on the menu too, grilled haloumi, but I'd be slow to bring a vegetarian there. A lot of stuff being gnawed off the bone, meat juices dripping all over the place. Might not be everyone's style, but it sure was mine. YUM!

Chargrilled homemade marshmallows for dessert with hot blackberries.

anything less meat lover/non vegi?

pwurple · 16-01-2015 11:57AM

sporina wrote: »

anything less meat lover/non vegi?

They do a fish of the day special... it was smoked cod I think when we were in, boats had not been out in the bad weather. And a scallop dish. Menus are here.

http://elbowlane.ie/

pwurple · 16-01-2015 12:09PM

For those looking for a new mexican restaurant, looks like there is one just open upstairs above burrito and blues. Called El Mercado. I'd love to know how this goes, Cork has been missing a competitor for Cafe Mexicana.

https://www.facebook.com/elmercadocork

And they are running a grabone deal for a few weeks...
http://www.grabone.ie/cork/el-mercado-cork-city

the beer revolu · 16-01-2015 12:16PM

When I looked into burritos and blues, I thought the food looked terrible - I didn't bother having anything.
"born from burritos and blues " doesn't inspire confidence for me.

Milly33 · 16-01-2015 05:08PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

When I looked into burritos and blues, I thought the food looked terrible - I didn't bother having anything.
"born from burritos and blues " doesn't inspire confidence for me.

I thought the same, even when passing but heard from a chap that wouldn't be eating rubbish now that it was very nice..

jes anything is better than Cafe Mexicana.

Just wondering has anyone gone to the Ivory Tower recently. Have been calling and there is no ring tone, then emailed and have heard nothing back

nomeban · 17-01-2015 07:11PM

There's another Asian street food place opening up near the train station.

This is getting out of hand.

Sam Mac · 18-01-2015 09:18PM

Milly33 wrote: »

I thought the same, even when passing but heard from a chap that wouldn't be eating rubbish now that it was very nice..

jes anything is better than Cafe Mexicana.

Just wondering has anyone gone to the Ivory Tower recently. Have been calling and there is no ring tone, then emailed and have heard nothing back

Cafe Mexicana is a great restaurant. Really nice food at good prices. Chicken Nachos and a Banana Baileys. Mmmm...

sporina · 18-01-2015 09:40PM

Sam Mac wrote: »

Cafe Mexicana is a great restaurant. Really nice food at good prices. Chicken Nachos and a Banana Baileys. Mmmm...

ha ha not always - i had fajiata's there and they were so bad it was almost funny… the chef must have been off that night..

and it would be great it it served actual mexican food like tacos - the tortiala type… like in actual mexico

place is v v small also - so cramped

Cedrus · 18-01-2015 10:15PM

Sam Mac wrote: »

Cafe Mexicana is a great restaurant. Really nice food at good prices. Chicken Nachos and a Banana Baileys. Mmmm...

Cafe Mex isn't altogether a lost cause, if you like bland microwaved food of no determinable style.
TBH you could do better in the freezer section of any Lidl, Aldi, Mace, Centra etc.
It sure ain't Mexican food (although I'd guess they have crap studenty nosh houses there too) and it won't harm you, but why bother?

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