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Absolutely fantastic food. We had the taster menu which was €80 for two people, so good value. What they do with vegetables here is unbelievable. The staff are lovely too. A big treat for my vegetarian sister who usually has to do with soup and chips.
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Date of stay: May 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Horrible absolutely horrible staff, I was never treated so bad my entire life. The moment we walked in the staff Sam was extremely rude with us. He was agitated and in the end of the day he invited us to leave we didn’t eat anything and we left with the most horrible experience we ever had
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Date of stay: November 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
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This cafe is really a hidden gem. We booked an early bird table and it was lovely and quiet but soon filled up but lovely atmosphere, food is delicious and very tasty. Great presentation and staff lovely, very fast service.
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Date of stay: November 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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They only a couple of rooms. Both are comfortable and quirky. Novel but excellent breakfast. Organic soap and shower gel – a bonus! And the restaurant downstairs is as eccentric as ever. In short: we love this place, and will return.
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Date of stay: October 2017Trip type: Travelled on business
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Took a last minute trip to Café Paradiso in Cork city, and decided to book into the guesthouse. The food, drink and service in the restaurant were excellent and the guesthouse was gorgeous. The breakfast in bed the next morning was a great addition, and we were happily surprised by the delivery of fresh pastries. The room also featured a rainfall shower which is always a welcome addition.
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Date of stay: December 2016
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Based on Cafe Paradiso's reputation, we expected a memorable and inventive evening meal and I was not dissapointed. Such gorgeous delicious food that I ordered all the cookbooks as soon as I got home! But it was the guest room really exceeded our expectations. We anticipated an ordinary adequate plain room over the restaurant. I knew there were only two rooms. No way to book online so I had to call to reserve. We couldn't believe our eyes when we opened the door. Lovely large room with three big windows overlooking the street. Every item of the the furnishings was carefully chosen, maybe curated is the right word. Darling little frig with breakfast makings. Plus they brought us fresh berries and bread and Irish cheese. Little French Press coffee maker with freshly ground coffee and divine Irish milk and butter. Comfortable bed, nice pillows, big duvet. Heavenly spot in a good area of town. Caught some great local music at a nearby pub (An Spailpín Fánach) on recommendation of Paradiso staff. Wish we had planned for several nights.…
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Date of stay: May 2016
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ate and stayed here. Room was lovely. Very spacious with seating area. Couples sinks and very large shower unit. Had dinner later that night with wine. Food and flavors were great. Service was good and pleasant staff. Breakfast was lovely in the room with fruits pastries granola yogurt.
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Date of stay: May 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Lovely atmosphere, good restaurant staff, really imaginative delightful vegetarian feast. And the rooms are thoughtfully lovely - nice space, spotless, no TVs, stereo with nice selection of CDs, and breakfast to self serve at your leisure. Why aren't more places like this? Really special.
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Date of stay: February 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room and staff were lovely. Breakfast goodies were left in the fridge for us while we were out for the evening - yoghurt, granola, cheese, fruit, freshly-squeezed OJ, lovely coffee and pastries... Husband is a full-Irish-breakfast man, but he said it was the best breakfast he'd ever had!
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Date of stay: June 2015Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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We had an amazing vegetarian meal here, one of the best, imaginative and delicious, even my grandson enjoyed his meal and he is not a big lover of vegetables, very good desserts and coffee. Staff also very friendly
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Date of stay: April 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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