A unique spot blending Mediterranean and Italian flavors. The lamb and chicken dishes were both…read morereally well done. It was a flavorful, tender, and clearly the highlight of the meal. The penne pasta was solid, and the sauce with olives and onions was a new (and interesting) combination that added a different twist. The main challenge was communication. The wait staff didn't speak much English, which made ordering and asking questions a bit difficult. The food itself made it worth the visit.

Food was delicious, and everything that went by looked amazing too. Good service, friendly and…read morefast. Best mojito I've ever had! Made from scratch.

Last night we were the victims of a scam at Cobra Tandoori restaurant in Kinsale. The server/owner…read moreacted as if the credit card machine didn't work, requiring another machine with a "new amount because they'd accidentally overcharged us." Our credit card company confirmed today that we were double charged. They're running quite a shake down in a town of many tourists. Shame on them.

Better than any Indian restaurant near me back home in Massachusetts, where I've basically given up…read moreon them to avoid disappointment. The pakoras were very aromatic, though somewhat oily and not as crunchy as I'd like. But the chutneys they were served with (and which we kept on the table to use with the entrees) were so good and different from what I am used to. The same usual three: a mint-coriander: thin and light-colored; a tamarind: sweet and fruity; and an onion: dark beet-red, with little of the sharp pungency normally found in raw onions. The sauce in the Saag Ghost (lamb and spinach) was darker than I'm used to, with a bold flavor not diluted by excess cream. Plenty of meat; not mostly gravy like many I've had. We ordered white rice to go with it and the waiter/owner helpfully suggested a specific one he recommended with this dish from the 3 available (not a plain white, this was a basmati somehow infused with a lemon flavor, with visible zest). He was a great waiter, welcoming us as we entered, urging us to feel at home, and patient as we poured over the very large menu. The classic Chicken Tikka Masala was sweet and tomatoey, aromatic, with the cream in the sauce not overpowering. There was plenty of chicken, though the proportion of meat to sauce was less than in the Saag Ghost. The Aloo Paratha bread was nicely browned in spots, not at all dry, still hot from frying, the dough a good stretchy texture. The menu was huge and varied. I didn't take a photo and there's no website but I seem to remember at least 20 in the lamb section alone, over 10 breads, with some other sections arranged by style or region (Madras, Balti, etc.) So much to choose from here. Only beer and wine is available here for alcoholic drinks. That's fine, but just one suggestion: please improve your wine selection. Only a few very generic wines were available, and the glass of Rosé that I ordered was from California. That was an accident; I didn't intend to drink any American wine while vacationing in Europe.

We visited here and had a curry it was just brilliant, I would highly recommend Spice Route in…read moreMacCurtain street. Service was fast .

SO, so good!!! I found this place on Yelp, and we were thinking it and about exploring Cork, and…read morestopped by on the way back to our guest house. We ordered inside and waited only 10 or so minutes for the order. With COVID there is no inside seating, so we took it away with us. But they must get many call in orders as the owner ran out to a car at the curb to deliver a bag. We ordered 2 different samplers-the meat grill and the starter sampler. It was superb!! The meat samosa and the veggie samosa were yummy. The tandoori meats were brilliantly seasoned. The sausage was so good and I don't even know what it was. You have to give them a try. The prices are super reasonable, and they feature some lunch specials that sound perfect for an afternoon.

This was a great place for Indian food in Cork. My colleague and I are both aficionados of Indian…read morecuisine and he was readily amenable when I suggested that style of fare for dinner. I looked on Yelp and a couple of other sites to find this place. It sported a pretty good set of reviews in the places I looked. It was only a ten-minute drive from our hotel so we decided to give it a try. Their location in the old Sunday's Well section of Cork actually looked a little run down. It might be off-putting for some but that shouldn't deter anyone from giving it a try. The interior is nicely kept, is a bit cozy, and provides a comfortable dining atmosphere. Our waitress was excellent. She was a very pleasant and helpful person who provided flawless service. It was a Monday and thus was not too busy, which I thought was a positive contributor to our experience. There were several good choices on the menu. My colleague started with veg samosas and was happy with them. I opted for the Chicken Pakora starter, which was very tasty. My colleague had a vegetarian curry option while I chose the Bindhi Chicken. Mine had a great taste as it was optimally spiced and very flavorful. My colleague was equally happy with his choice. In the end, I had a Masala Chai, which was properly made with boiled milk. Their recipe had the right amount of cinnamon which made it the ideal finisher. Our bill was less than €50 for the two of us including drinks and a small tip. We were quite happy with the value. I will look forward to trying this place again when next in Cork.

This Indian restaurant is in an out of the way location but well worth visiting. The food was very…read moregood and the service excellent. I would certainly be a regular customer if I lived in Cork.

Went here the other day and had a great experience. Everyone was really friendly and accommodating…read more The environment is super homey, it reminds me of a U.S. diner setting kind of! I had a really great Caesar salad. Plenty of dressing, croutons, and really crispy bacon bits. It was divine. I'll be back again for that.

We never eat at chains while traveling, and came to Scoozi based on a recommendation for a local…read more I had read some reviews, some were good and some from a lady on the east coast of the USA gave me pause. However, as people from the east coast of the USA, we found the food to be very good, the service just as nice and the ambiance was a cool little place. My son (15) had lasagna, the bride had a tart with feta cheese, pesto and sub dried tomatoes. I had the chicken breast stuffed with garlic & cream cheese. All the dishes were very good, I think the garlic might sneak up on me tonight! Overall, a very good meal and a nice evening. Would go again

The food tasted great, but within 4 hours of eating my meal, I suffered the worst case of food…read morepoisoning I had ever experienced in my life. Symptoms included 6 days of vomiting and diarrhea followed by a week spent recuperating during which I suffered debilitating post traumatic fatigue. My wife informed the management of my condition, in voicemail messages and numerous emails, but despite 2 responses with assurances that my situation would be addressed in due course, I have received no such response. This occurred on April 29th...today is July 7th.

Okay, the service is bizarrely aloof and slow. But the chef is great and the ingredients are fresh…read more Much better Indian food than what I am accustomed to in Boston (my companion said it is better than what he gets in the nicer London restaurants). The dining room is nice and quiet. Don't come here if you're in a hurry! Let's call it 3 stars for service and 7 for food, averaging to 5.

Food was delicious. We went for small plates & tomahawk steak. Lovely staff although service was…read moreslow & confused at times. The tomahawk steak was delicious (one of best I have had) & pepper sauce decent. Croquettes average (not getting again), chips (average) but surprising star was the green side salad!! Yum -- crisp and delicious flavour/ texture. I would reorder the Crispy Hake+samphire, the hummus w/ venison & pomegranate starter & the quail (which I didn't order but my friend raves over & table next to us did have). Lovely relaxed place for a chilled evening w/ free drinks and small intimate friends

We were looking for a place that was accepting walk-ins on a Friday night in Cork and luckily were…read morepassing by Jacques. They had a table free in otherwise busy vibrant place. The menu had options of meaty, fishy and veggie dishes, all sounding delicious and some uber sophisticated. Tasted great too! The service was very friendly. Can't think of anything to complain about!

We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation, and were lucky to be able to get seats at the bar,…read morewhere we were happy to stay so we could eat early. Cork is a place you DEFINITELY need reservations for dinner - it's very busy, and popular restaurants like Orso do fill up very quickly. It was bustling even at 6:30PM, and was great to see a busy and thriving restaurant. The food and service was phenomenal, so good that we chose to dine at their sister restaurants across the rest of our visit to Cork. Highly recommended.

Walking into Orso, we were greated by our wonderful server Gabriella. She has a most friendly and…read moreinviting smile and she was very helpful. Though she was literally the only server for the entire restaurant this evening, she never made us feel rushed and was always patient with every group that came. This is a relatively small space with only about 6 tables inside. There was a large group sitting outside, they probably put together 2 or 3 tables. It's a relaxed place with some beautifully framed artwork on the wall. The menu provides a wonderful selection of Middle Eastern food. We didn't choose any drinks other than the water that was offered. My wife and I shared the Grilled Halloumi salad to start. The salad was delicious and the halloumi was superb. For the entree we both chose the fish of the day, a grilled sea bream with some sort of slaw. The fish was fantastic, prepared perfectly. It had wonderful flavors in addition to the excellent taste and texture of the fish. We ordered a side of sweet pea hummus with pita, which was absolutely delicious. We succumbed to ordering dessert because they too sounded so good. What made them totally special was that birth the Pear Tartin and Mahalabia were flavorful, not too sweet, and we didn't feel stuffed after enjoying them to complete our meal. The fresh mint tea that accompanied dessert was delicious.