Lacto
Beer/Wine
European
Breakfast
Irish
Veggie food restaurant opened since 1993. Offers set menus as well a la carte. Cheese is used but some dishes can be made vegan upon request. Offers bed and breakfast guestrooms upstairs. Open Tue-Sat 17:00-22:00. Closed Sun-Mon.
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43 Reviews
First Review by Saddler
AngelaThurstance
Points +66
Wonderful - Edit
We had the vegan tasting menu and it was absolutely delicious. We added the wine pairing aswell and tasted some very interesting wines.
Read moreEach course was beautifully presented and the wine choices were excellent. The restaurant is quite small and has a lovely atmosphere. The service was amazing.
It is so nice to find little gems like this restaurant with really excellent vegan food.
Pros: Delicious Food, Fabulous atmosphere, Great wine pairings
Guest
muncster
Points +469
Stunning - Edit
Fantastic flavours for each of 6 vegan tasting courses…the sauces were so flavourful and abundant that I requested home made bread to mop them up. Great ambiance, great service…if in Cork you must go. €68 cost, so not cheap….but, go on….you deserve it.
Read morePros: Vegan tasting menu , Attentive, knowledgeable staff, Nice vibe
Cons: Not cheap , I would have been hungry without additional bread
Guest
dd99
Points +38
Exciting and innovative - Edit
A real treat - great to go to for special occasions of any type. I love bringing my non-vegan friends here to show them a whole ‘nother level of delicious food (especially those that think vegan is boring and tasteless) . Love that the tasting menu lets you try everything, rather than having to make one choice.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-13
Pros: fabulous, local, fresh & organic
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kathylee
Points +211
Outstanding vegan food - Edit
We had the 6 course vegan menu and it was amazing. Each course was a stunning burst of flavours, textures and deliciousness.
Read moreThere is only a choice of vegan or vegetarian 6 course meal but don’t be put off. It’s the best food I’ve had in a restaurant for years. It is totally worth the price. One of the reasons we visited Cork was so we could go to Paradiso and we weren’t disappointed.
Pros: Imaginative food, Vegan option fantastic, Lovely and friendly staff
Cons: It isn’t cheap
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ArielaSchnitman
Points +1239
Expected more - Edit
I’ve been wanting to go for ages and maybe my expectations were too high.
Read moreIt was indeed very tasty, but nothing blew my mind. Some dishes were even too spicy for me.
It is a nice experience but I am not sure if it’s worth it as it is quite expensive
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vegankatd
Points +315
solid fine dining experience - Edit
single vegetable focused dishes.
Read morekind staff.
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livinlavidavegan
Points +1286
Delicious fine dining plant based - Edit
This was my second time eating at Paradiso, with a gap of 5 years. The first time I ate here I was vegetarian, and I knew at that time by reputation that vegans were not made very welcome. This time returning as a vegan, I am glad that they now have a separate vegan menu. One of our party was vegetarian so I can say that only minor alterations were made for vegan dishes from the vegetarian counterparts, and seemed to be mostly cheese substitutes. How I wish for the future that Paradiso would be 100% vegan! In terms of the food, the tastes and the presentation cannot be faulted. It is a set menu (expensive at €68) with no options until the dessert (choice of two on the vegan menu, more on the vegetarian one). My highlight was the exquisite lemon and blackberry posset, with unbelievably amazing flavours. The staff were friendly and explained each course. I have to say though that it left a bad taste in my mouth when a waiter handed us the bill informing us of a 'discretionary' 10% tip for parties over four people - meanwhile the tip was already printed and totalled with the rest on the receipt! Not so discretionary tipping... Overall though, it was a very enjoyable experience, as a once in a blue moon celebratory treat. Great that it is in business now 30 years, here's to 30 more.
Read morePros: Delicious thoughtful plant-based food, Friendly staff , Beautiful presentation
Cons: Enforced 10% tip on parties over four, Expensive set menu and wines, Menu could be made completely vegan
Guest
lauraakingg
Points +797
Brilliant - Edit
Definitely worth the price, nice atmosphere and gorgeous dishes. I got the vegan menu, photos shown are the veggie option
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-09-09
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TaliLulu
Points +19
Great Chef Restaurant: A Real Experience - Edit
The food, the presentation, the service - everything was great.
Read moreIf you are in Cork you have to go here. The fixed menu is a little expensive for a vegetarian restaurant (65€) but worth every euro.
It is absolutely necessary to make a reservation in advance if you want to eat here.
The six courses ard very filling and we just had enough room for desert. I recommend the chocolate tart although my spouse also enjoyed the marscopone.
Pros: All the courses were unique , Each dish was not something I could make at home
Cons: None!
Guest
Paperclip
Points +170
packed with flavour but slightly precious - Edit
They helpfully fitted me in at short notice when i phoned to book. The menu was the 6 course taster with recommended wine pairings. Fine dining isn’t really me. I’m more bistro but I was interested to see what high end veggie food tastes like. There was a vegan option but I thought I’d try it exactly as intended. It was packed with flavour.
Read moreAll of the portions were quite small. But the gazpacho and beetroot starters were very flavoursome. The next two courses - tomato and then cauliflower - were both very good although I had to look at the photo to check whether I’d had any samphire. The potato and aubergine dishes were good, but a potato is still just a potato. My favourite course was the sweet. I chose the raspberry mascarpone with almond snap.
I’m glad I went although it could be considered as slightly precious.
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AllyLane
Points +359
Best food in the city! - Edit
Had the 6 course set vegan menu. It was unbelievable and so tasty. Every course was unique and seasonal. Delicious wine and really nice and knowledgeable staff. Can't miss for anyone vegan.
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DeirdreF
Points +372
Definitely worth a try! - Edit
Great experience at Cafe Paradisio. Full vegan menu, excellent service and friendly staff. Food was gorgeous, amazing combinations and flavours. Probably a bit too much sauce in some courses and could have added more veg or bread instead would be the only comment I’d have. Overall, a great experience and would highly recommend.
Read morePros: Full vegan menu
Cons: Expensive
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Kittybiscuit
Points +8716
Wow, the food and the staff!! - Edit
I booked some time ago (it was busy so I would recommend a reservation) and mentioned I was vegan. Within seconds of sitting down, they had provided the vegan menu to me. It was a 6 course meal. Every course is explained to you and all of them were delicious. The combinations worked well and the portion sizes were good. I really could taste all the ingredients. It’s a really well thought out menu.
Read moreAlso, I was reading a book and they got things to prop it up so I didn’t need to strain my neck to read it. The staff were so thoughtful.
Finally dessert was just incredible. Such a creamy sorbet.
I’d you’re in Cork, don’t miss it
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LeonV
Points +1288
What an experience! - Edit
Fantastic 6 course vegan menu. Tons of love and creativity went into every single course. It‘s a fine dining experience and thus on the expensive side, but it is worth every cent. Lovely staff, great place, highly recommend!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-02-05
Pros: Vegan six course menu, Fine dining event
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ClaraGarcíaParra
Points +140
Amazing 9 course meal - Edit
Unlike most vegetarian places, Café Paradiso is a beautiful mix of cozy, formal and relaxed - and the food is gorgeous. The only vegan option is a taster menu for 2, and it's worth it. The ingredients are beautifully cooked and presented, and the wine selection is great. We had a wonderful evening!
Read morePros: Great vegan tasting menu , Friendly staff, Cozy atmosphere
Cons: None
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watcools
Points +25
Superb vegan fine dining - Edit
They have a seperate vegan menu. Everything was wonderfull and complete. Unforgetable dining experience!
Read morePros: Fine dining
Cons: Book far ahead
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InesGlasner
Points +31
Just WOW - Edit
An experience I will never forget!
Read morePros: Whole 3 course à 3 plates menu, Beautifully constructed plates with a story, Lovely and very friendly service
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mikedawsonmd
Points +79
Just the BEST - Edit
I’ve been several times this year and it’s amazing. So accommodating for vegans, they can usually make all the vegetarian dishes vegan. The staff are excellent, so knowledgeable and friendly. The wine selection is also ridiculously good. Top marks, going to make another booking soon and can’t wait.
Read morePros: Friendly, knowledgeable staff, Wine selection, Affordable and well located
Cons: Con? , Forget about it!
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CatCavan
Points +564
Vegan Paradise - Edit
Had the most delicious vegan meal here! 8 of the 9 tapas were available as vegan options, so we had them all! What an explosion of tastes and flavours!! Staff were lovely and helpful. Delicious wine and a light vegan mousse as dessert. Will be back for another amazing vegan experience
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Wes2
Points +38
Great Veg / Vegan - Edit
Even though it is mainly veg I have found they will tweek for vegan when asked, all food Ive had has been so well thought out.
Read moreAlways love visiting when in Cork a bit pricey but worth it every now and then.
Pros: well thought out dishes, happy to accomodate if vegan
Cons: can be costly
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katefall48
Points +306
Delicious Vegetarian Dishes - Edit
The food here is fantastic but they don't indicate which, if any, dishes are vegan. It would be fantastic if they had more vegan options.
Read morePros: delicious food
Cons: few vegan options
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SlimAndSlam
Points +119
A fancy sit-down dinner place - Edit
This is where you go in Cork for fancy 3-course meals. It's all vegan and vegetarian but mostly vegetarian the night we went. My main course had to be modified to make it vegan.
Read morePros: Fancy meals, Good wine menu, Excellent service
Cons: More vegetarian than vegan, Pricey but also fancy
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girasolita
Points +121
awesome culinart - Edit
not (yet :)) fully vegan, but already amazing food!
Read morecharming ambience with lovely and passionate cooking and service.
look for the vegan options on the menu or just let them surprise you.
make sure, you book a table in advance.
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UnionRoger
Points +60
Fantastic food and great vibe - Edit
We were blown away by the excellent veggie and and the great vibe in the restaurant. Impressed by the attention to detail and the attentive but non intrusive staff. Excellent!
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Frochan
Points +100
Fabulous food - Edit
Exquisite food, beautifully presented - a really lovely treat from time to time.
Read moreTalented chefs who care about the ingredients and present really delicious food that is also a feast for the eye.
Updated from previous review on 2018-12-01
Pros: Amazing food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: They should do more dishes that are 100% vegan
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milcheto
Points +1911
Amazing food - Edit
The menu is vegetarian, but the staff is super friendly and helpful and ready to customize the dish for your personal needs. And the tempeh was simply amazing!
Read morePros: Great food, Helpful staff
Cons: No vegan options, A bit expensive
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zoutzout
Points +29
Choices - Edit
High quality vegetarian restaurant. Lots of choices to pick from. Extensive wine selection.
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