Cafe Paradiso 
Address: 16 Lancaster Quay, Western Road
Location:
Cork
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Telephone: +353 21 277939
Website:
http://www.cafeparadiso.ie/
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 12:30-3pm; Tue-Sun 6:30-10:30pm
Status: Vegetarian friendly
Type: Vegetarian Restaurant
Description: Mediterrean style vegetarian cafe, has very good reviews. Light on vegan options.
Reviews
Ladybird said on 2008/11/03: 
We find they are very open to vegans and my partner (the vegan) always gets a full meal, from starter to dessert, completely vegan. We go to Paradiso every time we end up in Cork. It's expensive, yes, but a real treat. And we always leave there uncomfortably full, which is different to what someone said above...
We've stayed in their rooms too. Gorgeous! (Ask for the red room!)
All in all, our very favourite veggie restaurant in Ireland. Highly recommended.
Chris said on 2008/09/13:
Excellent food, I'm not a vegetarian but the food is truely superb. Had the rice vermicelli, what a wonderful mixture of tastes. We ate at lunchtime, the service was great. Price wise it was not that expensive, 14 euros per main meal. put in perspective you would pay that for a meat dish in Cork. Go there it is well worth the visit for the vegetarians of this world.
mr.b said on 2008/08/07: 
Very nice food, but I felt the need for a burger afterwards as the portions were small. Obviously not a vegetarian, but do like vegetarian food. Excellent presentation, would have looked better as artwork on the wall than something for nourishment. Friendly staff.
Now if they served portions like the Phoenix and I didn't have to mortgage the house for it, I'd be back in a flash. When in Cork that is!
samuel gersbach said on 2008/07/17:
this was good food nicely presented a bit rich we are not vegans but do watch the dairy intake. they were nearly up there with the phoenix . i would go again if i was in Cork nice people and very welcoming thanks
Moppy said on 2007/06/06: 
Good food but super expensive. Attention to detail - good for a treat but not for regular eating unless you are loaded! Heavy on the cream and cheese too.
badgerman said on 2007/02/06:
Dissapointed with the limited vegan menu. Good food though and the staff were great.
Oliver said on 2006/09/30:
The best restaurant I have ever eaten in. Excellent food, atmosphere and staff. Pity Dublin doesn't have anything that comes close! You have to experience this place even if you're a meat eater - it will convert you!
Cathal said on 2006/03/06:
An absolutely sublime resteraunt. Cafe Paradiso deserves all of the awards it has won, and rightly deserves the title of best Irish Vegetarian resteraunt. The food is prepared carefully by the chef every time, and you won't be disappointed, although it is on the pricy side. Must see at least once.
gems said on 2005/12/06:
Absolutely fantastic restaurant- superb food and lovely relaxed atmosphere. If my boyfriend could eat there every night he'd convert to vegetarianism and that's saying something!!! Without a doubt the best restaurant in Cork whether you are a vegetarian or not!
Niall said on 2005/01/16:
Gourmet vegetarian food served up by extremely friendly staff. It’s child friendly too which is a real bonus. Unfortunately its vegan selection is extremely limited and if you are looking for a dairy free meal I’d advise you ring in advance.