How can I not search for ice cream when I travel? Options are quite limited in Cork. I was happy to…read moresee there was a wait line - must be good stuff! I tried two new unique flavors and ordered my safe choice - pistachio. I was a tad upset to see it was green but it was light green so that's a tad better. I loved that there were tiny chunks of pistachios mixed in. It wasn't overly sweet and the texture was grand. It didn't melt fast. I ordered my scoop in a cone but I don't think they are freshly made. Regardless, this is probably the best you can get in Cork. I had pistachio gelato in a restaurant and it sucked compared to this.

Wow, this place is DELICIOUS! I am an avid ice cream/gelato lover and this place blew me away. My…read morehusband and I got one scoop each: biscotto and cookies and cream. I could have eaten 5 more scoops, was that good! I also tasted the pistachio which was seriously good too! Definitely check this place out and be sure to get more than one scoop or you'll regret it!

I went to cork for a day trip with my friends and we decided to go to kinsale. We came across this…read morelovely shop and i couldnt resist the look of their macaroons so i decided to go and try it. I had 3 types of macaroons, chocolate, hazel and black current and the three were so delicious and i liked their mixture of ice cream inside the macaroon which made it even better. My friend tried salted caramel choclate and she liked it. I would defenetly suggest the place for those who adores macaroons.

A good selection of ice cream flavors and cones, and also has soft serve. Open until 10:30pm or so…read more It was a refreshing stop on a hot (mid-70's) day.

Normally, when asked by the front desk staff of a hotel if I want to make a reservation for their…read moredining room, I am a little leery, especially if there is a tour bus parked out front. Big mistake at the Riverside Hotel in Killarney. The Bacchus Room has a fresh take on so many dishes. As a starter, I had the Bluefin tuna tartare atop thin slices of pear with trails of a tart sauce that was a surprising flavor combination. The main course was a magret of duck with mashed potatoes and what appeared to be a phyllo pastry cup al dente vegetables. There was a small glass jar containing strained duck drippings and a bulbed pipette for putting the "jus" right where you want to. My dining partner had a starter featuring a sausage made from suckling pig with sautéed mushrooms and green tomatoes. His starter was followed by a rolled saddle of lamb and aubergine. There was no room for dessert. All-in-all, it was an extraordinary meal. Make the effort to find this place. It was a total surprise well-worth the expense.

I just barely missed brunch unfortunately but had a ham and cheddar sandwich. The cheese was melty…read moreand gooey. There was relish on the sandwich that was also tasty. Overall good. Good location and nice service.

Small but cozy, the Idaho Cafe offers good service, good food and - believe me! - good coffee for…read moreall those who are tired of the good old take away during lunch time. Don't expect a big fancy menu, as the options are limited yet delicious, with some very interesting veggie-friendly options. ;) I don't quite know how often they change the lunch menu, but the existence of a daily special implies that there must be some new interesting new dishes to try every so often. A mistake I did and should prevent you from doing: save space for the post-meal coffee! They are delicious. Try the Viennese coffee - espresso topped with whipped cream! Nomnomnom. The big downside is that they don't accept cards, only cash - so make sure to pass by an ATM before coming here. I know, I know, that's bad. The super friendly staff will help you feel like it's worth it. :)

No wifi, so we had to go old school and go with the gut, and the menu of course. A-OK is exactly…read morehow I would describe this place - friendly staff, rough around the edges decor, and good food. I had a cosmo which I feel was out the bottle, way too sweet for being freshly made, not that great but having had a 5 hour drive it went down nicely. Then onto the starters, Alex had the mussels and begin I the baked Brie. The Brie was lovely and perfectly complemented by the cranberry sauce - the cheese literally burst out of its crunchy shell once cut into which I loved. I also tried the mussels, the sauce was rich and tomato-y but the dish wasn't warm enough which made me a tad nervous. Huge portions though! Next to the mains, this is where if I could, I would give it a 3.5. The lam shank was topped with onions and a thin gravy and then cooked in pasty = lamb shank meets beef Wellington. It was great, the lamb fell off the bone and it was really well cooked and juicy meat. Served on a bed of creamy mash and fresh veg. The veg was slightly under cooked sadly but the rest of the dish, fantastic! I tried some of Alex's ham hock and that too was great. Really flavoursome and soft meat - if, however, your not a big fan of Dijon mustard I wouldn't recommend as it's literally covered in it! All of the above including a pint came to around £60 which for the size of the portions and the overall quality we were happy with!

Surf and turf dinner was very good. Place was very busy. Our server had plenty of room for…read moreimprovement. She appeared quite young so perhaps she was overwhelmed with how busy they were.

Step into a eclectic vintage dream, at Café Townhouse in the heart of Doneraile, North Co. Cork…read more It really is a treat for all the senses. Warm and kind staff, delicious food, all set in the glamour of a bygone Parisian salon, yet with the cosiness and relaxed atmosphere of home. We sank into lush armchairs and never wanted to leave! Will be back for midday catch ups and have my eye on the stunning events parlor for a special occasion. A real find! Thank you so much for treating us so well, we felt truely spoilt! Highly recommend!

Stopped off here for some lunch. Amazing setting, food and staff…read more The café was like something from Downton Abbey, cozy and relaxing. Worth the journey and will definitely be back again.

Staff are always friendly, the desserts are great and the set up in the cafe is great! I love how…read morecasual it is here & how easy it is to talk to other people or even just sit and read a book

BITESIZE Took the opportunity recently to sample the sweet…read morecakes of Midleton's Bitesize and quite nice they were too. But this local company, which uses only the best local produce, is much more than a cake maker and is into catering in a big way, both for private and corporate events. Canapés, cold meats, salads, sandwiches, casserole dishes, quiches and all those sweet bites are available along with a kids menu. You may collect at the Knockgriffin kitchens or they'll deliver to your party. http://www.bitesize.ie 021 4634100 Unit 6, Community Enterprise Centre, Knockgriffin, Midleton

A small café with home baked cakes, pies, sandwiches and fresh roasted chicken…read more Good coffee & tea. fast, friendly service. Got a couple of ham & cheese toasties and a capresse sandwich. All were served with garlic aioli, and small side of Taytos. Sandwiches were good, not great. You can also sit outside at one of the tables or at the counter with stools. A nice spot to people watch and to enjoy the views of the Kinsale pier and harbour.

Very nice atmosphere, hearty welcome. Sandwiches ok and generous quantity of tea to warm you upread more

The staff was very accommodating when we came in straight from the golf course. The food was…read morefantastic, and they have a very nice wine list. I had the John Dory special and it was cooked perfectly. It's a pretty restaurant. We had a great time!

Very nice place to stay. Clean, comfortable, great breakfast, lovely front desk staff. Recommended!read more