We decided to have dinner in Midleton after the Jameson whiskey tour and took one of Conor's (a…read morebartender from the tour) recommendations to La Trattoria. And we are glad we did!! The place was small but felt newly remodeled and like all the other restaurants in Ireland so far, the staff was very nice. We had pasta (penne Bolognese) and a spicy pepper and sausage pizza. Both were good, not the best we've ever had but we were happy with our decision to go there. After we ate, we started chatting with the couple next to us. We were impressed that they managed to eat a plate of chicken wings as a starter and soup, followed by a full Irish dinner for him, and a large salad for her. They were likely equally impressed that we finished our pizza, garlic bread and most of the pasta, followed by a HUGE piece of chocolate cake and ice cream! The only negative review about this little restaurant was that the bathroom was dirty. We would still recommend, and hopefully that's a non-issue for anyone else. For more recommendations and tips from our Ireland trip... Follow @vanmblin

Delicious I ĥàve to ì ìm use à use à society to my phone…read more Ambiance Lovely when not too busy. Near door is best

Mama Mio! If you're in Clonakilty and fancy a pizza head straight to Mio without delay!…read more After visiting the last in a looooong line of the fella's relatives residing in West Cork, we had Barry's tea coming out of our ears (not that I'm complaining!) and were ready for some dinner. It was gone 9pm on a Sunday so we were unsure we'd find anything open, alas Mio shone out through the dark and rainy night. We entered the restaurant to the sound of Bob Dylan and were greeted by a tiny, very smiley lady who seated us and took our order - one American Hot pizza and the pizza on the specials board - red onion marmalade, feta and sun-dried tomatoes. When the pizzas arrived we were delighted - they couldn't possibly have been more generous with the toppings! There was feta-galore on the special and a pepperoni bomb had exploded all over the American Hot. We ordered 2 side salads which were also generous (although do specify if you don't want red onion - there was a lot). The pizzas were home made so the base was lovely and thin with just the right amount of softness and crispiness. My only issue is that I'm pretty sure the toilets are haunted - they're located just upstairs from the restaurant and although they were very clean and nice I'm convinced there was a ghostly presence. It followed me back down the stairs and gave me the chills. Still, can't be helped I suppose! And with pizzas that good I'm willing to put up with the spirits!

We stopped here on a Tuesday night in late December. There were three tables with customers,…read more including our table. We were seated by the server and proceeded to wait...and wait. After watching one customer go to the bar to get his check, we agreed to wait five more minutes for the server to take our drink order...or to at least offer us some water. We were on minute four of five, when we saw the server go wait on a table that had just been seated. At this point, we got up and left. If you value your time and money, as this restaurant did not, skip this place.

Wonderful pizza! The best pizza crust I ever tasted. So much better than the chain brands.read more

We found ourselves searching for a restaurant that was actually open on a Saturday night and…read morehappened upon Luigi's. As another review stated, it says "La Bella Roma" out front. There is a menu board near the front and there is also a daily specials blackboard on the opposite wall behind the counter. There are only 4 tables inside and they are all two-tops. There is an outside eating area out back that has an Italian countryside feel. The man behind the counter was extremely friendly and accommodating. We finally decided what to order and he said he would bring everything to our table. First the bread, oil, and vinegar were of the highest quality. The Prosecco was very good and actually had a cork in it. My son got the pizza and I got the rolled stuffed pork special. Both were outstanding. When in Youghal I highly recommend this place. Especially if you're a little tired of fish& chips or shepherds pie!

Came by here for dinner and was throughly impressed. We had two glasses of Terre-Forti Nero…read mored'Avola followed by Calamari, Penne Arranbiata and pepperoni pizza. All dishes were great. The cheese on the pizza was very authentic as was the pepperoni. The pasta was perfectly cooked and had a bit of heat to it. The service from Gabriela was great as was the atmosphere. I would recommend Il Padrino to travelers visiting Cork.

Amazing food and service, great setting and reasonable prices! Will definitely be coming back.read more

There was nothing about this place that I didn't enjoy. Everything from the hospitality to the meal…read morewas absolutely phenomenal. What caught my attention as I was browsing restaurants on the web was their extensive, separate vegan menu, which includes a handful of delightful desserts. I started with the tomato basil soup which was very tasty. For my main course I had the vegan Bolognese which was accompanied by vegan garlic bread and was very happy with it. They were so kind to let me taste the vegan mozzarella they make in house and after 3 and a half years of being vegan I can honestly say it was the best vegan mozzarella I have ever tasted. I ended with the vegan chocolate cake which was served with a very delicious fruit of the forest ice cream. It was almost brownie-like and there was no shortage of chocolate. I could have licked the plate clean. My brother had the lasagna on the main menu and said it was in the top three lasagnas that he has had in the WORLD. His wife had the Tagliatelle Mari & Monti who said it was absolutely delightful and not too fishy. They also finished with a chocolate cake (which was not vegan) and said it was delicious. Everyone was very kind, including the owners daughter, whose name I unfortunately did not catch. The food was so good I envisioned moving here and eating here every week. Extremely thrilled I convinced them to accompany me at this wonderfully delightful restaurant. I will be back in the near future and already cannot wait!

Love it! Great vegan menu with loads of options, they have everything covered even plant based…read morecheese, milk, mayo, ice cream etc. Staff are lovely & very knowledgable about food. Very impressed only complaint is that there is currently no early bird menu for vegan menu. Kids eat free Sunday which is great for family's.

Small, cozy, and exactly what we wanted…read more The place is on the smaller side, but it feels warm and comfortable, not cramped. Service was ok, nothing over the top, but it did the job. The food though? Really good. I tried their pasta special and I'd happily go back for that alone. The bill for 2 people was around €80, which felt very reasonable for the quality.

I came 10 minutes early to my reservation and was shoo'd away. I thought the waitress was quite…read morerude about it and it otherwise soured a delightful dinner. I got the tuna starter, which tasted fresh and was seasoned perfectly. The seafood linguine was one of the best that I had. The restaurant, itself, is small and intimate. It appears to be a cute date spot or a place to celebrate food. The demerits is related to the service for an otherwise remarkable dinner.

The The atmosphere was amazing. The servers were so sweet and attentive. The food was amazing 10…read moreout of 10. I would go there every day if I could. Unfortunately, they are closed on Monday and Tuesday. It is worth going amazing restaurant amazing food. The owner even came out to greet everyone very nice!

Loved Emiliano's and Emiliano. Great food and vibe and Emiliano just added more with his fun…read morepersonality. One of our best evenings we had during our 2 weeks in Ireland.

It's pizza; the toppings all sounded amazing, lots on one pie, which is how we settled on their…read morelocation. We got a pie to go, topped with ham, pineapple, green pepper, mushrooms, and Irish sausage (hot dog quality). We drove about 30 mins back to the BnB, so we knew the pie would be cold, but it was already hard cold, so it was what is was. Added, the crust was very thin. They did a good ratio of toppings to slice, so that made me happy-but it was nothing too special. Price-wise it was a bit high for the quality.

LOVED this place! Possibly the best gluten free pizza I've had. I got the primavera; basil pesto,…read morered bell peppers, feta. Wow. And the desserts? Oh boy. Chocolate fudge cake was delicious and so was the cheesecake and apple pie! Also ordered crostini as it's something I rarely get to have and it was all amazing. Ate every last crumb! Highly, highly recommended to everyone who is or isn't gluten free!

What a great meal and experience we had here last night. The staff was extra friendly. The food &…read morewine was prepared and delivered with perfection. The atmosphere was as it should be a cozy street side small business trying to deliver excellent food and a comfortable experience.

Closed permanently. Walked all the way to get here, and it is gone for good. Sigh, what a pity.read more

Absolutely amazing healthy and tasty meals, hosted by an equally amazing owner. With my gluten…read morefree ladies, Mimi's was a hit!

Came in for a quick lunch after working at Waterford in the morning…read more Momo's chowder: a rather small portion even for the lunch special price, I'd say the portion needs to match that of the Thai curry at least. The chowder base had good texture, and the fish chunks and shrimps tasted fresh, but some of the mussels tasted like they were not properly cleaned and drained with strong seawater bitterness and fishiness. Thai yellow curry: portion size looks about right for the price, curry flavor was great, not overly spicy but rich enough. Seafood again had the same issue as the chowder: good shrimps and fish chunks but some foul taste in clams and mussels. Brownie: saved some points for the restaurant. Intense chocolate flavor. Overall, food was OK but pricy. Also needs some more attention to details.