
Lacto
Mediterranean
Palestinian
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Offers vegetarian and vegan dishes on the menu such as manooshet and falafel. Vegan appetisers include hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouleh, fattoush and makdous. Opened May 2019. Open Wed 10:00-20:00, Thu-Sat 10:00-21:00.
30 Reviews
First Review by OsnatMarzook
AMRAM
Points +635
Amazing food - Edit
The vibe and quality of food were both great! It was easy to understand why it’s always so packed.
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GloriaBila
Points +315
A must - Edit
So many options and so so delicious. Everything is fresh and so flavorful. I would be a regular if I lived in the area.
Read morePros: Tons of options , You can make combos so you can try many items
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elisey
Points +77
good portions - Edit
tasty, get a date or two or three for dessert. goes great with the black tea.
Read morenice environment. didnt ask for a tip
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nmich
Points +1292
Sooo good! - Edit
This is one of my favourite places in Cork. Everything I’ve tried has been extremely delicious. The maneesh (flatbread) is perfection!
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Vegan-ista
Points +769
Delicious authentic Palestinian food in Cork City! - Edit
Delicious, fresh food with complex flavours and specifically listed vegan dishes. Loved the taster starter (satisfied our party of six, could be a main meal also). The hummus was so creamy and the avocado hummus was amazing! I had the spinach in pastry - which was ok but not bursting with flavour. The falafel flatbread was amazing.
Read moreVisited again in Feb 2024 for lunch. Took home falafel wraps for our family Friday night dinner, they were outstandingly delicious! Saoirse don Phalaistín!!
Updated from previous review on 2022-11-06
Pros: Flat bread - steaming, soft, delicious , Falafel wraps , Authentic Palestinian cuisine
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LizLoveland
Points +931
Good food at a busy restaurant - Edit
Delicious food, including some items that aren’t too easy to find beyond private homes outside of the Middle East. I hadn’t had manoosh/manooshet since my Lebanese adult education teacher made it for my tiny class on her last day before moving back to Lebanon several years ago. I also had the stuffed grape leaves and a mug of peppermint tea. Most of the tables were reserved when I stopped by in the mid-afternoon so even though they recently expanded their space, I still recommend booking in advance if possible. The only down side to my visit was when I asked for a takeaway carton for my extra grape leaves and the employee who brought it dropped it on the floor and then picked it up, brought it over, and set it on my table as if it hadn’t just been on the floor. However the owner didn’t see this happen.
Read morePros: Delicious food and drinks , Lots of clearly marked vegan & vegetarian options , Fast service, even when crowded
Cons: The employee who thinks stuff on the floor is fine
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Shanbx
Points +76
10/10 - Edit
Delicious vegan Palestinian food! Loads of clearly marked vegan options. Friendly staff. Highly recommend the shared plate appetizer ~ Can't wait to visit again ❤️
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OskarHollinsworth
Points +416
Authentic Palestinian food in Cork 5 stars - Edit
A mixture of classic Palestinian food (hummus, falafel, Baba ganoush, etc) and their innovative open flatbread which they call "Manooshet". I had the spinach, falafel and zaatar Manooshet with hummus. All of the bread was packed with classic middle eastern flavours. The texture was light and fluffy. The hummus was absolute top quality: rich, creamy and delightful. They even have vegan desserts including cinnamon rolls and stuffed dates.
Read morePros: Top quality hummus, Innovative pizza-like flatbread, Vegan desserts
Cons: I wish they had a "mezze for one" option
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AllyLane
Points +362
Worth a visit - Edit
Some of the most delicious food in cork and such nice people.
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yumyum22
Points +587
Five star food - Edit
Delicious Palestinian food. If you could show me fresher bread, veg and food in Cork, I'd love to see it. The bread came out to the table steaming, fresh from the oven. The hummus was to die for.
Read moreI'd recommend the falafel on flat bread - not Wrap. Much tastier experience, although the wrap is still great.
The sharing appetizer is great for groups.
Come and experience the best Middle Eastern food in Cork city!
Pros: Fresh food, The best hummus
Cons: No water at tables
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xskate-edgex
Points +1060
Authentic and Tasty - Edit
Delicious fresh tasty authentic Palestinian food from a clearly labelled menu. Staff are all lovely and the atmosphere relaxed. Focus is on the great food rather pointless frivolity. Can’t wait to try the vegan cinnamon rolls!
Read morePros: Authentic tasty vegan options, Freshly made with care, Clearly labelled menu
Cons: Limited table space so book ahead, Short on plant milks
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bzwaan
Points +3715
Very good! - Edit
This place has many vegan options. The food is very delicious and the portions are also quite big. The restaurant is quite small so I recommend booking ahead.
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ShannenTunnicliffe
Points +773
Heck this was good! - Edit
Wow the food here was so fresh and tasty! Staff were very kind and gave me a takeaway box when I couldn't finish all my food (portion sizes are massive).
Read moreI had the falafel wrap and it had so much flavour and the bread/wrap was incredible. Would definitely eat here again.
Pros: Super fresh and flavourful food, Friendly staff
Cons: Not all vegan
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josep.puigbert
Points +204
Great food, good price, kind workers - Edit
I will repeat 100%
Read morePros: Good price, Couple of options , Amazing taste
Cons: Could have more options
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walabok
Points +247
LOOOOVE that place! - Edit
So yummy every time and whatever I get! Delicious food for affordable prices and kind staff make it an every week event for me!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-21
Pros: good portions, best value, nice staff
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piglet_enthusiast
Points +871
Phenomenal food! - Edit
Fantastic spot tucked away in Cork City. I'd recommend the tasting tray so you can try as much as possible. Also you need to get a cinnamon roll!!!!!
Read morePros: Loads of amazing vegan options, Some of the best hummus I've ever had, Probably the best vegan cinnamon roll I've ever ha
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JsonH
Points +376
Something Different and tasty - Edit
It was nice and tasty. Few options for vegans so that was nice
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-03-26
Pros: Food is tasty, Order/pay by app, Staff are friendly
Cons: It's small, cold day and customers holding the door open
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Nieve
Points +4586
Flavorful and filling - Edit
The menu has clearly labeled vegan and vegetarian options, meat is served here. Our food was great, we were very happy with it, and oh wow the cinnamon rolls. Get a cinnamon roll! Good spot to head to if you have to eat with meat eaters as everyone will leave happy.
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BeckyC
Points +903
Delicious, sharing food - Edit
Lots of delicious vegan options. My family and I get a takeaway from here and share together for a big lunch, something for everyone!
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Delicious , Family run business
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AbbyWhyte
Points +33
Best cinnamon rolls ever! - Edit
I've had my partner bring some back to the UK because I loved the cinnamon rolls so much. They are a must try and have loads of savoury options and they will prep you a picnic. We were blown away by how amazing it all tasted. Must try if you're in Cork
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Best vegan cinnamon rolls you will ever eat, Manooshet (?) And stuffed breads are delicouis
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CatCavan
Points +601
Amazing food - Edit
The food here is beautiful. We had a tasters mix plate. A beautiful mix of hummus, tabbouleh, vine leaves, babaganoush and warm breads. We had a Spinach and a falafel mannooshet. Flavours and spices were delicious. I highly recommend visiting
Read morePros: Plenty of vegan options , Delicious food
Cons: No alcohol or byo
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mikedawsonmd
Points +79
One of the best in Cork - Edit
I wish I could give this place 5 stars. HappyCow does not allow 5 stars on omni restaurants but the vegan options at Izz cafe really are first in class. The restaurant is nice and cosy, the food is incredible, the staff are always polite and friendly. Izz is regularly my first choice when dining in the city, but it’s equally great to enjoy at home.
Read morePros: Incredible AND affordable , Vegan desserts , Staff
Cons: Nothing
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SusanaDuarte
Points +11438
Many vegan and veggie options - Edit
Palestinian authentic food with many vegan options on the menu. They do serve some meat but it's only 10% of the menu. They have many cakes but most have dairy products.
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Great flavours
Cons: They serve meat
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DeniseHoulihan
Points +23
Manoosheh 😋😋😋 - Edit
Absolutely LOVE the falafel manoosheh as a pizza and the spinach triangle manoosheh 😍
Read moreI've tried the starter plate as well all vegan, the vegan cinnamon bun 😛 and the stuffed dates, all SO good!!!!
Updated from previous review on 2021-05-14
Pros: Lots of really tasty vegan options 😋
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InèsNissou
Points +12
Great manoosheh and vegan cinnamon rolls - Edit
The vegan manoosheh are very tasty and the vegan cinnamon roll is out of this world.
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PandaLion
Points +11
Absolut best Price/Quality in Town - Edit
For the price you pay you get way enough quantity, top quality ingredients (even the olive oil is awesome) and cherry on the cake every dish gets some presention, nothing fancy but it really shows that the cooks do care about what they serve you and that is something very very rare nowadays especially with restaurants that make take away/delivery. If you try their Falafel Manousheh you will never eat pizza again. 😉👍
Read morePros: Absolut best Price/Quality in Town
Cons: None
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livinlavidavegan
Points +1717
Absolutely amazing Palestinian vegan and vegetarian food - Edit
Really enjoyed my Manooshet zaatar! The others loved their Manooshet zaatar and cheese, and the taster's menu. Very very flavourful! And vegan cinnamon roll was to die for!
Read morePros: Delicious vegan and vegetarian options
Cons: Small space, Long lines at lunch time, Not many vegan options
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