il padrino

21 Cook Street, Cork, Ireland
Tel.: +353 - (0)21 - 4271 544

thursday night we were a larger group, and there to celebrate a friend's birthday. reservations were made that day, and they were able to accomodate us.

the service was great, our waiter, Dan (who we had nicknamed Don) was attentive enough and handled the large group of loud and mostly drunk girls with humour.

the white house wine was inexpensive and tasty. the food was nice, and there was a good variety of options, pastas, pizzas, meat and veg.

we brought a cake with us, and they happily put the candles on and brought it to the table. we had a good time, and that's partly because the restaurant was so accomodating. because of that, the restaurant gets a 4.

i'd go back, as long as my friend doesn't break the heart (or vice versa) of the waiter we picked up for her.

Il Padrino
On to the food for those who don't want to hit on the waiter. Il Padrino is very good. I was along for the night and since Damien never showed, thanks alot Damien, I was the only guy on an otherwise girls night out. And sober, since I was driving.
The food though made up for it. The Penne Italiana, penne with artichokes, italian sausage, pesto and a white wine cream sauce was delicous. I sampled a few other dishes and they all came up to the same standard. At about €15 a main it's very reasonable.
On the waiter side, yes, service was excellent.
Would I go back? Yes, just not on a girls night out.