Talbot - Cork

Meat, Cheese, Terrace

Talbot

3.9 / 5 (262 reviews)

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The new bistro at the Oriel offers tasty food with great decor and a lively atmosphere. While the staff seems friendly, there are consistent issues with poor service, including long wait times and mistakes. However, recent diners on the covered patio had a wonderful experience, praising the excellent service, large portion sizes, and high-quality food. The bar has also undergone positive changes, making it a relaxing and enjoyable dining spot. Options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike are available, with courteous staff and a fantastic overall atmosphere. Overall, the Oriel bistro shows promise but needs improvement in service consistency.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: User

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 262 reviews

I recently had dinner at the bar/bistro and had a fantastic dining experience. We sat outside on the covered terrace and the service was excellent - very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and portion sizes. The portions, even for appetizers, were generous and the quality of the food was top-notch, with delicious flavor combinations. The standout dishes were the goat cheese and walnut salad (appetizer) and the short rib beef on potatoes (main course). Overall, it was a great evening with good prices.

We had a great time at lunch. The staff was very friendly, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was beautiful. We felt very welcome.

My husband and I were pleasantly surprised by the changes made at this bar where we had dinner. The menu options cater to both carnivores and vegetarians, and the staff was courteous. The service was fantastic and the ambiance was relaxed. The seating area was also quite lovely.

Ate dinner in the bar/ bistro the other evening and had a very good dining experience. We sat on the covered patio, outside. The service was excellent and very friendly and unusually well informed about the menu and portion sizes!! The portions , even for...the starters were huge and the quality of the food was very good indeed as were the flavour combinations. Stars of the meal were the goats cheese and walnut salad (starter) and the short rib of beef on mashed potatoes (main). All in all a good evening was had by all. Prices were good too.

We really enjoyed our lunch, staff are very friendly and food is very nice and tasty. Lovely atmosphere and you are made feel very welcome.

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A little farther away is Ballincollig Coaches, where you can also access the public transportation.

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