Plump for the tasting menu to enjoy the full experience, paired with well-chosen wines. The tasting menu echoes the room, with pared-back dishes that pack quite a punch. Although this is a small restaurant, it is big in attitude and character, with a sublime tasting menu experience. The restaurant’s social media doesn’t profile current dishes, meaning that diners will truly be experiencing dishes for the first time. JCThe Glass CurtainThompson House, MacCurtain Street, Cork, Co Cork; 021-4518659, theglasscurtain.ieScallop crudo, saffron sabayon, spring flowers at The Glass Curtain, Cork.

Source: The Irish Times November 27, 2025 18:31 UTC