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Market Lane

Oliver Plunkett St., Cork c2, Ireland
0214274710
Ranked #4 of 247 restaurants in Cork
4.5 of 5 stars 281 Reviews
Price range: RM63 - RM79
Cuisines: Irish
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: Centre
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Belfast
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I have eaten here several times, there is always a great buzz about the place. Choice is good, though menu doesn't change that often. If you get there before 7pm you can get the early bird deal. The ham hock is very popular, be hungry if you order one. More

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See 3 more reviews by John R for Cork
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

I had a quick dinner on my own while overnight on business in Cork. The place was jammed on a Monday night. Great atmosphere. Nice, heart food. I asked for a low cholesterol version of the spaghetti with prawns and salmon and was not disappointed. The manager who took my order was nonplussed and immediately said - ok, no parmasan... More

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Cork, Ireland
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I dont think you can beat this restaurant for value, buzz, taste, service and a good night out. I am coeliac and they do a special gluten free menu, which is excellent and very tasty. I would recommend anyone who is visiting cork to have a meal here. More

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Cork
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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I find the starters and desserts are fab, but the main meals are just so bland. I do not see what the buzz is about this place, and I've given it several tries. More

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Cork, Ireland
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Only thing bad was the starters came out much too quick. The menu is delicous and took a while to decide, the desert was amazing More

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republic
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

went here last Friday night. Saw early bird menu outside; went in and was told I'd be 20 mins for table. I asked if we'd still get the early bird to be told that there is NO early bird on Fri or Sat. We still stayed as the food here is great. It is a sure sign of the place,... More

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We were recommended the Market Lane as a place for dinner by a waitress at the English Market (where last orders for food were at 4 pm), and she certainly knew what she was talking about. Noticing that Market Lane offers a 20 euro early bird set meal between 5.30 and 7.00, we arrived at 10 to seven. My wife... More

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Kilkenny, Ireland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I have been to two parties there recently and the food was excellent on both occasions. The service was great and the staff very helpful. We were on a hen party there, from the time I booked the table to time we left, the service was great, out of 14 of us, everyone's starter, Main and dessert was delicious.... More

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See 2 more reviews by aineismyname for Cork
cork
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

I read your reviews re market lane and said i must try this restaurant , i was there with my wife on may 4th a wet friday night in cork the service was ok but i found the whole thing a bit rushed as there were people waiting for tables all the time. a couple cant book a table!!! i... More

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Madrid, Spain
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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If they could but flavour into their food this restaurant would be fantastic because everything else was perfect More

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