Izz Cafe

14 George's Quay, Ballintemple, Cork T12 EY24
$ Middle Eastern

Reservations

Booking Notes:

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Business Info

  • Address: 14 George's Quay, Ballintemple, Cork T12 EY24
  • Cross Street: Izz Cafe, 14 Georges Quay, Cork
  • Cuisine: Lebanese | Middle Eastern |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Casual Dining
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Brunch | Lunch | Dinner |
  • Parking: Street | Public Lot |
  • Payment Options: VISA | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 021 229 0689
  • Features: Takeout Available, Happy Hours, Healthy Options, Free Wi-Fi, Tea Service, Big Screen TV,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Dining Alone, Vegetarian, Quick Bite,

Photos

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Izz Cafe - Tasters mix

Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 20:00
Thursday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 21:00
Friday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 21:00
Saturday
All Day - Restaurant 12:00 - 21:00
Sunday
Sunday 12:00 - 18:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.83 out of 5 stars based on 3122 votes

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 05, 2024
Fiona R.
Recommend Izz cafe for relaxing, sociable evening eating lovely food & drinking turkish coffee.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 27, 2024
Danijela S.
The food is absolutely amazing. It my go to treat any time I'm in the city, the standard has always been of the highest level.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 19, 2024
Muireann W.
My favourite cafe in Cork.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 13, 2024
Liam K.
Being a total bread junkie, I was totally at home at Izz. Utterly delicious and very good value. Quite unique really.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 10, 2024
Tarek T.
Amazing

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 09, 2024
Sean M.
Best food in Cork

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 07, 2024
Mohamad M.
Just Amazing. Delicious Food, friendly stuff, cozy place. It is strongly recommended

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 02, 2024
Danielle M.
Fantastic food and staff. It’s truly a lovely restaurant and a great place to gather with friends or family.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 01, 2024
Eoghan O.
Thank you for a lovely meal as always

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Aug 25, 2024
Rosarii H.
First visit food and service excellent and great value. Unique flavours.

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Aug 22, 2024
Sally B.
Lovely food, really enjoyed our visit, our third. Wished we lived nearer so we could visit more often.

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 21, 2024
Hilary O.
Love Cafe Izz!

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Aug 20, 2024
Maeve M.
Great food great service! Amazing place to grab a bite!!

Overall: 10/10
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Aug 12, 2024
Laura R.
I could not fault Izz Cafe. I have been here twice so far and the staff were wonderfully attentive. The food was divine. I would highly recommend the Taster mix. Every dish was delicious.

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 30, 2024
Clare S.
I’ve wanted to eat there forever having heard so many people rave about the food and ambiance✨The food experience lived up to its reputation and my friend and I had a fantastic evening. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 25, 2024
Alexia G.
We loved it! The food was delicious. Super fresh and vegan friendly. And we loved the decor and ambiance. Hope to be back soon!

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 22, 2024
Geraldine D.
Wonderful food. Lovely staff

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Jul 11, 2024
Fiona H.
Took my friend here for a pre birthday brunch and it was her first time and she loved everything. Foods abit costy but that’s just inflation

Overall: 10/10
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Jul 09, 2024
Frank L.
Best place to eat in Cork

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 28, 2024
Amana R.
The food is so good, keeps us coming back! Friendly staff and a cheerful vibe.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 24, 2024
Niamh r.
Great food! I go every time I visit cork.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 21, 2024
Lisa O.
Thank you for a delicious lunch :) + great service :)

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 17, 2024
Julie Ann R.
Excellent service and wonderful food. We had a term lunch and it was fab.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 14, 2024
Daniel L.
Wonderful restaurant, excellent service and food

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 10, 2024
Geraldine O.
This is a lovely restaurant I really enjoyed having lunch there. The variety is very good. I miss the glass of wine though.

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 10, 2024
Philip M.
Unbelievable food, great staff

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 08, 2024
Melanie P.
Fab food fab service great atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 06, 2024
Hanna D.
We love Izz Cafe - the food is always delicious, and it is such a friendly place. We had lunch with friends visiting from Austria, who hadn't been before and they loved it too. Thank you so much. :-)

Overall: 10/10
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Jun 05, 2024
Olivia P.
Lovely food. We will definitely see you again

Overall: 10/10
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May 29, 2024
Katie M.
Always love coming here. Great food, quick friendly service, and lovely atmosphere. I brought some guests visiting from Australia, they loved it too!

Overall: 10/10
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May 25, 2024
Clíona O.
The food is sublime. We shared a range of dishes, and each was flavoured to perfection. The conversation was punctuated with noises and exclamations of appreciation. Yet another fabulous meal for three generations of our family in Izz Café.

Overall: 10/10
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May 13, 2024
Kathy G.
We had a guest who is originally from Jerusalem, and she was very impressed with the quality and authenticity of the food. She said that most Palestinian restaurants abroad are not as good as Izz Cafe.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 10, 2024
Ruth B.
The restaurant has incredible ambiance, tasty food with generous portions and a very warm céad míle fáilte! Family friendly also!

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
May 08, 2024
Anagha B.
Amazing food. Loved the tasters mix. We also had falafel wrap, zaatar, spinach which all tasted yummy. One of the best palestinian places I have visited.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 30, 2024
Loredana S.
I love Izz! Everything about the place is worth 10 stars!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 28, 2024
Claire W.
The food is absolutely delicious! Highly recommend

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 26, 2024
Catherine H.
Had a lovely meal at Izz Cafe this week. Food as always is delicious and beautifully presented. The only comment I would make is the new extension is lacking a bit in atmosphere. Maybe all it needs is for the music to be turned up a little. Only something small to say as everything else spot on.

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 26, 2024
Sean M.
Best place in Cork! Falafel wrap, cinnamon roll and Palestinian coffee were all amazing

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 23, 2024
Jonathan H.
This was our first visit. Recommended by friends, who have good taste. We really enjoyed our visit. Friendly staff, good food. Not rushed, able to take our time and savour the whole experience. We will be telling our friends and will be back again soon.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 23, 2024
Davide C.
Izz is one of the best venues in Cork, the food is gorgeous, the restaurant is clean, the service is impeccable, and the prices are reasonable. Every time we leave full and super satisfied, as it's so difficult to choose that we end up ordering more food than what we need!

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 21, 2024
Lucy C.
Food is amazing!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 7/10
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Apr 17, 2024
Mary R.
We were there on Sunday lunchtime. Be ready to wait - it's VERY busy! But so worth it. Fantastic food and terrific value. We'll be back.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 6/10
Value: 8/10
Apr 09, 2024
Pat S.
Great Middle Eastern food, the only drawback is the lack of a wine list.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 8/10
Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2024
Colin K.
We enjoyed a great early evening meal for 3 at Izz Cafe. The overall style of the cafe is to serve mainly Palestine cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Patrons were made up from families, couples, groups of young people. Service was relaxed but efficient, with excellent menu explanations. The meal stands on its own, really good quality, with so many different flavors. Overall bill was very reasonable given the quality and quantity of the meal. A slight reduction for ambience, as there was a draft from the window seal. But management are aware and dealing with it. Definitely worth a visit.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 08, 2024
Karen K.
I could not rate this restaurant more. Nothing was too much trouble. We were a large group and not one of us had an issue with food or service. We ordered pretty much the whole menu between us and the food was fresh, tasty and great value for money. What more could you ask for!

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Apr 08, 2024
Sinead B.
Fabulous, tasty food, very affordable prices and nice atmosphere.

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 06, 2024
Ursula C.
We loved Izz

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 06, 2024
Afra D.
Great food and amazing customer service. Will definitely come back

Overall: 10/10
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Apr 01, 2024
SANGEETHA A.
Amazing cuisine. Great blend of spices in every dishes. I love hummus the most. Also loved musakhan and magloubeh. Great experience. Ambience is so cozy. Staff was so friendly.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 8/10
Mar 28, 2024
Eabha S.
Our meal was fantastic! The staff were so friendly and the food was fresh and arrived quickly.

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Mar 22, 2024
David H.
Fantastic food and great service

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 17, 2024
Cara H.
Unbelievable food and choice, so fresh and delicious. Especially loved the Sahlab to taste at the end.

Overall: 10/10
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Mar 02, 2024
William B.
Always excellent. Delicious food

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 27, 2024
Laura M.
Fantastic as always

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Feb 26, 2024
Ciara K.
Amazing as always

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 18, 2024
Harry M.
Fabulous food and flavours. Portions too large to eat, despite the taste

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 17, 2024
Laura O.
Gorgeous fresh food, lively atmosphere and lovely wait staff. We’ll be back!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 14, 2024
Noreen H.
We loved Izz. The food was amazing. Probably the best Hummus I've had this side of Jordan. And the pastries were to die for!

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 11, 2024
Aymen B.
Very good

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Feb 10, 2024
Mairéad M.
Every visit here is phenomenal - the biggest challenge is to not over-order because everything looks great. Staff are friendly and atmosphere is chilled with a little background buzz. A gem in Cork's dining experiences.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 09, 2024
Kamila B.
Absolutely delicious food! Can’t wait to come back for more. Wonderfully balanced spices and flavors.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 08, 2024
Susan D.
It was delicious and can't wait for my next visit.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 07, 2024
Ayman S.
Great food

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Feb 04, 2024
fRANK l.
Excellent food served by excellent helpful staff. Restaurant is comfortable and in very good value for money. We will be back soon. Ceasefire Now.

Overall: 10/10
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Feb 02, 2024
Benedetta C.
Perfect as always!

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Jan 21, 2024
Laura O.
Just loved it.. went with my adult daughter, shared the taster platter, delicious food, generous portions, reasonably priced.. looking forward to our next visit already!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 12, 2024
Meabh O.
Delicious as Always!! Best food in Cork!!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 08, 2024
Billy O.
Loved my food, loved my friend’s food. Friendly, knowledgable staff. Lovely, open, welcoming atmosphere. Need to now work my way through everything on the menu.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 08, 2024
Sarah M.
Lovely cafe serving amazing, high quality food! Staff were very friendly and there was a nice chilled atmosphere. Highly recommend!

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 01, 2024
Samuel C.
A great place and will certainly go again

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 24, 2023
Claire B.
Love the new extension! And the Spinach was delicious

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 18, 2023
Jane D.
Absolutely delicious. Lovely staff. Great bags of zaatar etc to buy too

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 15, 2023
Kelli M.
This was our first time having authentic Palestinian food and wr loved it. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. I wish we lived in Cork so we could eat here all the time. Saoirse don Phalaistín!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 11, 2023
Eluska F.
Great food, lovely place and very friendly service. Thank you!!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Dec 09, 2023
Donna H.
Gorgeous flavours and an authentic feel!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 05, 2023
Dioza d.
The food was amazing. And the staff was so nice. Would 100% recommend to other people

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 04, 2023
Meriem A.
Can't fault it. Every experience is wonderful. A firm favourite with me and my friends

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 04, 2023
Luke W.
Amazing as always!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 03, 2023
Aoife S.
Food and atmosphere was amazing

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 02, 2023
Adrienne R.
Loved our lunch here. Fabulous table in corner by the window. Treated like a special guest by all staff. Food delicious and generous portions. Delighted to see this restaurant expand its footprint and will be back for sure. Thank you izz cafe.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 27, 2023
Taher A.
Food was amazing and delicious with the best service.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 25, 2023
Declan K.
What a fantastic experience! The food is mouth wateringly delicious. We can't wait to go back. The staff can't do enough for you, ensuring your experience is to a high standard. The restaurant setting is comfortable and warmly decorated. We had one starter, two mains, and one dessert, between the two of us, all for less than €50. 5 star restaurant*****

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 24, 2023
Ciara S.
Me and my dad had the most amazing time, everyone was so accommodating and really ensured we had the perfect experience trying Palestinian food

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Nov 24, 2023
Justine L.
Amazing place, service, food and drinks! Couldn't recommend more

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 7/10
Nov 23, 2023
Jana C.
I think my daughter ordered the wrong food for her taste buds. She had the Zataar which she too oregano-y but its prob her taste buds as I said, overall fab as usual.

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 21, 2023
Doreen L.
beautiful food in a lovely atmosphere!

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 20, 2023
Margaret O.
A very enjoyable lunch. Food amazing. Very relaxing atmosphere

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 17, 2023
Amanda M.
Food was so delicious and flavourful, staff were lovely and it was great value. Cannot wait to come back

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 8/10
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Value: 8/10
Nov 17, 2023
Grant G.
Such incredible food, ordered things we would never usually eat and everything was delicious. Never disappoints

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 13, 2023
Fanny C.
Perfect, thank you :)

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 11, 2023
Claire M.
Excellent as always

Overall: 10/10
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Nov 05, 2023
Brian B.
Great lunch spot, always a favourite easily seen why they have to turn walk-ins away

Overall: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 28, 2023
Qwareer R.
For table agent, they were undergoing renovation and no table was booked. In fact there was no place in there. The owners were polite enough to let us stand in a corner to take away our order until it was prepared.

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 09, 2023
Ciara K.
I love Izz cafe

Overall: 10/10
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Oct 03, 2023
Sinead B.
We enjoyed a fabulous tasting platter that left us full but highly satisfied. The variety of the platter allowed us to taste many dishes which we would definetly order again!

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Oct 02, 2023
Nóra N.
Lovely food at a reasonable price. We ll be back, thank you.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 16, 2023
Laurie S.
Always amazing food at Izz Cafe and great service.

Overall: 10/10
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Sep 15, 2023
Diego P.
We have taken food to take away from Cafe Izz before, and it's always delicious, but the dine in experience takes it to a different level. We will definitely go there more often.

Overall: 10/10
Food: 10/10
Service: 10/10
Ambience: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Sep 07, 2023
Niall S.
Great food as always. Thank you

Overall: 10/10
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Service: 10/10
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Value: 10/10
Sep 02, 2023
Sharon M.
Gorgeous food.