Oriel Bar and Bistro — Restaurant in Cork

Very nice presentation of the dishes. The potatoes appeared to be mashed, a way of preparing that does not appeal to me at all. The gravy tasted as if it was made from dry powder. Also the lam was a disappointment. The very nice layout of the desert did also not come with a matching overwhelming impression as far as the taste was concerned. Basically a spoiled evening. As far as the service is concerned, I prefer to be served by a single person, if this is not the case, there should be coordination between the waiters, so you don’t need to tell your Rommel number...

Very nice modern bar. Food is always excellent. Staff are very nice and helpful. I often go here for lunch. The seats are well laid out both indoors and outdoors. I prefer to go here during the week when it is quieter. There is plenty of parking outside the front and also inside the multistorey. So you can come and go without getting wet. There are a few televisions here so it is good for watching a match....

Serves a fairly typical menu one can expect in hotel restaurants in Ireland, and performs solidly. We were very happy with how the food is plated, served, all were done extremely well, with good portion sizes. That said, the food feels a little uninspired and predictable, perhaps a safe choice is what this place is going for. Still a highly enjoyable experience, especially as we were staying...