Cafe Paradiso
Exquisite food in a relaxed surroundings
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We recently went to cafe paradiso, two adults and three children (aged 3, 4 and 8). We were greeted by someone who had obviously forgotten his manners at home and who appeared to have a dislike of children. Before we had even taken our seats, he stated that he would get tomato pasta for the children. We asked to be given a bit of time so we could look through the menu. When we were ready to order, he took a long time to approach us, giving us strange looks every time one of the children opened their mouths. The food was nice and well presented but the tomato pasta was so called because it had a couple of cherry tomatoes thrown in. When we had finished our meal, it felt as though the staff couldnt wait to get rid of us. My friend and i left shocked, especially since our children were well behaved and we felt as though we had been treated as second class citizens. The 76euros we paid would have been worth it if the service had been polite and courteous and the ambiance more upbeat. If you have children and are considering on eating at this establishment, i would advise that you either leave your kids at home or eat elsewhere.
Reviewed by: Seena from on Aug 29 2009
Since i travel all the time, i have eaten out for pretty much all meals for the last 20 or so years (sad but true). After all this time, most of the time is all seams the same. that is not to say that some meals are not good some are fabulous.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 02 2009
First, the disclaimers: I am not a vegetarian. I am not related to anyone having anything to do with Cafe Paradiso. I am not hired to assist them in any way whatsoever.
Reviewed by: Bill K from on Mar 18 2009
we were on our first holiday since our child was born. she never slept. we were enjoying our meal in paradiso when the child woke up. the maitre'd took her and minded her while we enjoyed a dessert. a million dollars wouldn't have paid for the fifteen minutes peace that she gave us to enjoy the dessert. we will never forget it. and the food was exellent....but that fifteen minutes...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 18 2008
Recently, my family & I went to Cafe Paradiso for an evening meal...as it was my birthday & myself & my sister are both vegetarians. Table was booked for 7pm & we were told the table was booked again for 9pm...no problem. So, we (5 of us) had starters, main courses & 2 bottles of wine...and we then asked to see the desert menu, at 8.10pm. Plenty of time to have a desert & a coffee & be ready to go for 9pm or before it, or so you would think. When the desert menu's were brought down, by who we think was the manager/owner, we were told what we couldn't have...her reason for limiting our options?????.....because the kitchen was busy & the table would not have been ready for the next booking at 9pm!!! Never in all my time (both working in many restaurants & also eating in them) have I ever heard such a comment. All of us were in complete shock that the manager/owner would be so rude to customers (after already spending over €250!!). I know from past experiences working in restaurants that if you need a table back for the next booking you make sure that the kitchen prioritise that table NOT tell the customers what they can't have!!! Also, if by some chance the table is not ready, you tell the next customers to go & have a drink (there is a bar conveniently located right next door to the restaurant)or offer them a drink on the house....NOT pretty much KICK the current guests off their table. So we voted with our feet & left straight away & went across the road to the hotel for my slice of birthday cake!!!! We did not get so much as an apology after making it clear to the manager that we were disgusted with her treatment of us. My sister also wrote a letter of complaint a week later and to date has got no response. So I ask you to vote with your feet also....why pay so much for so little????
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 31 2007
The food was first rate, fresh and delicious. Even my picky carnivore children loved it. Service was excellent and loved the atmosphere of the whole place. I purchased their cookbook which is fabulous. I intent to return next week!!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 19 2007
Great food, everything cooked to perfection. A joy to eat here. Bit pricey, but its worth it. Ardent meat fans may feel a little hungry afterwards though!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 12 2007
This place was crazy good! La-di-day! I love this place, its service and food is great! No Way I'm not typing 25 words about this place! I've never even been there!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 10 2007
The food here is vegetarian, but incredible. I eat here every chance I get. Why Ruen Thai (which is good) is rated anywhere near this is unfathomable. If in Cork, go here.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 23 2007
The food in cafe paradiso is simply out of this world. I have been to many vegetarian restaurants throughout America, Europe and Asia and this is by far the best.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 01 2006
Exquisite food in a relaxed surroundings
Back to Cafe Paradiso
We recently went to cafe paradiso, two adults and three children (aged 3, 4 and 8). We were greeted by someone who had obviously forgotten his manners at home and who appeared to have a dislike of children. Before we had even taken our seats, he stated that he would get tomato pasta for the children. We asked to be given a bit of time so we could look through the menu. When we were ready to order, he took a long time to approach us, giving us strange looks every time one of the children opened their mouths. The food was nice and well presented but the tomato pasta was so called because it had a couple of cherry tomatoes thrown in. When we had finished our meal, it felt as though the staff couldnt wait to get rid of us. My friend and i left shocked, especially since our children were well behaved and we felt as though we had been treated as second class citizens. The 76euros we paid would have been worth it if the service had been polite and courteous and the ambiance more upbeat. If you have children and are considering on eating at this establishment, i would advise that you either leave your kids at home or eat elsewhere.
Reviewed by: Seena from on Aug 29 2009
Since i travel all the time, i have eaten out for pretty much all meals for the last 20 or so years (sad but true). After all this time, most of the time is all seams the same. that is not to say that some meals are not good some are fabulous.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Aug 02 2009
First, the disclaimers: I am not a vegetarian. I am not related to anyone having anything to do with Cafe Paradiso. I am not hired to assist them in any way whatsoever.
Reviewed by: Bill K from on Mar 18 2009
we were on our first holiday since our child was born. she never slept. we were enjoying our meal in paradiso when the child woke up. the maitre'd took her and minded her while we enjoyed a dessert. a million dollars wouldn't have paid for the fifteen minutes peace that she gave us to enjoy the dessert. we will never forget it. and the food was exellent....but that fifteen minutes...
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Apr 18 2008
Recently, my family & I went to Cafe Paradiso for an evening meal...as it was my birthday & myself & my sister are both vegetarians. Table was booked for 7pm & we were told the table was booked again for 9pm...no problem. So, we (5 of us) had starters, main courses & 2 bottles of wine...and we then asked to see the desert menu, at 8.10pm. Plenty of time to have a desert & a coffee & be ready to go for 9pm or before it, or so you would think. When the desert menu's were brought down, by who we think was the manager/owner, we were told what we couldn't have...her reason for limiting our options?????.....because the kitchen was busy & the table would not have been ready for the next booking at 9pm!!! Never in all my time (both working in many restaurants & also eating in them) have I ever heard such a comment. All of us were in complete shock that the manager/owner would be so rude to customers (after already spending over €250!!). I know from past experiences working in restaurants that if you need a table back for the next booking you make sure that the kitchen prioritise that table NOT tell the customers what they can't have!!! Also, if by some chance the table is not ready, you tell the next customers to go & have a drink (there is a bar conveniently located right next door to the restaurant)or offer them a drink on the house....NOT pretty much KICK the current guests off their table. So we voted with our feet & left straight away & went across the road to the hotel for my slice of birthday cake!!!! We did not get so much as an apology after making it clear to the manager that we were disgusted with her treatment of us. My sister also wrote a letter of complaint a week later and to date has got no response. So I ask you to vote with your feet also....why pay so much for so little????
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 31 2007
The food was first rate, fresh and delicious. Even my picky carnivore children loved it. Service was excellent and loved the atmosphere of the whole place. I purchased their cookbook which is fabulous. I intent to return next week!!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 19 2007
Great food, everything cooked to perfection. A joy to eat here. Bit pricey, but its worth it. Ardent meat fans may feel a little hungry afterwards though!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Sep 12 2007
This place was crazy good! La-di-day! I love this place, its service and food is great! No Way I'm not typing 25 words about this place! I've never even been there!
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on May 10 2007
The food here is vegetarian, but incredible. I eat here every chance I get. Why Ruen Thai (which is good) is rated anywhere near this is unfathomable. If in Cork, go here.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Mar 23 2007
The food in cafe paradiso is simply out of this world. I have been to many vegetarian restaurants throughout America, Europe and Asia and this is by far the best.
Reviewed by: A Yahoo! Contributor from on Oct 01 2006
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