Gambienis restaurant, Cork City, Cork
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It's a lovely place for a romantic meal, and if the new evening menu doesn't make you salivate then call a doctor, as there must be something wrong with your taste buds.
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Facilities
Address:
Gambienis
6/7 Carey's Lane
Cork City
Cork
6/7 Carey's Lane
Cork City
Cork
Opening hours:
Mon 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Tue 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Wed 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Thu 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Tue 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Wed 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Thu 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Fri 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sat 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Sun 12:00pm - 11:00pm
Capacity:
25
Website:
Cuisines:
Italian, Italian
Gambienis restaurant, Cork City, Cork Reviews
1.5 Gambienis 1.5 star review:
We eat here on saturday night, the place was very busy adn we took that as i good sign.
When we were given the menu the first thing we noted was the price was different to both their own website menu and the menupages.ie menu. that most expensive steak is 21 euros yet in the night it was 28euros. this dissapointed my partner as he had planned on getting stek but was not willing to pay that much for one.
I ordered the halloumi starter and it was lovely, but my partner ordered the goats cheese starter and it was tiny. it was a 1 inch square peice of goats cheese on some roast veg and bread. my started was easily 3 times the size. Another friend order the prawn started and got 3 tiny prawns and veg. again the size of the starter was not good enough for the price you are paying.
For mains we ordered the chicken curry, 2 chicken burgers and chicken in a mushroom sauce, all of these can only be discribed as ok. nothing was exceptional about them. and none of them should have been priced about 10 euors. sadly all were closer to 15euro.
We ordered 2 deserts between 4 people and again they were ok. are they home made? i dont think so?
Salad dressing: please change this!!!!! with all the starters and the 2 burgers there was a small salad but the dressing on it was some sort of lightly spiced tomatoe liquid. it did not go with any of the dishes it came out with. it completly clashed with the flavours and overpowered my own halloumi starter.
When we were given the menu the first thing we noted was the price was different to both their own website menu and the menupages.ie menu. that most expensive steak is 21 euros yet in the night it was 28euros. this dissapointed my partner as he had planned on getting stek but was not willing to pay that much for one.
I ordered the halloumi starter and it was lovely, but my partner ordered the goats cheese starter and it was tiny. it was a 1 inch square peice of goats cheese on some roast veg and bread. my started was easily 3 times the size. Another friend order the prawn started and got 3 tiny prawns and veg. again the size of the starter was not good enough for the price you are paying.
For mains we ordered the chicken curry, 2 chicken burgers and chicken in a mushroom sauce, all of these can only be discribed as ok. nothing was exceptional about them. and none of them should have been priced about 10 euors. sadly all were closer to 15euro.
We ordered 2 deserts between 4 people and again they were ok. are they home made? i dont think so?
Salad dressing: please change this!!!!! with all the starters and the 2 burgers there was a small salad but the dressing on it was some sort of lightly spiced tomatoe liquid. it did not go with any of the dishes it came out with. it completly clashed with the flavours and overpowered my own halloumi starter.
Visited: 20/10/2012
Posted: 22/10/2012
3.5 Gambienis 3.5 star review:
I ate in this restaurant with friends last night. As it was a Saturday night I expected the restaurant to be pretty full. On reaching the door, we saw only about four people in there. Was disappointed at that, but decided to give it a try.
Was glad we did, as the food was very good and we all enjoyed our meals. Only problem was that I ordered a Gin and tonic and it came already mixed in the glass. Was not too happy with that, but to be fair to the waiter he said he would give me something else as they only had large bottles of tonic and thats the way they served it.Decided to stay with the drink, as that is what I wanted.
Was glad we did, as the food was very good and we all enjoyed our meals. Only problem was that I ordered a Gin and tonic and it came already mixed in the glass. Was not too happy with that, but to be fair to the waiter he said he would give me something else as they only had large bottles of tonic and thats the way they served it.Decided to stay with the drink, as that is what I wanted.
Visited: 19/05/2012
Posted: 20/05/2012
5.0 Gambienis 5.0 star review:
very central location in Cork city, staff very helpful, we rang in for reservation but forgot to mention our names, so when we came in, the staff didnt have any record of reservation. Anyway, we got table within 5 minutes, very quick and efficient service, as starter we had potato and leek soup - delicious, main course was chicken with mushroom and white wine sauce and rosemary potatoes,and strawberry cheesecake as dessert. All delicious and didnt have to wait for anything, staff very attentive and extremely friendly. Best place to eat in Cork!!
Visited: 15/10/2011
Posted: 17/10/2011
5.0 Gambienis 5.0 star review:
Went here saturday night, had the fantastic value early bird meal.
Staff are so nice and attentive.
The early bird was gorgeous, I had mushroom soup, then the chicken and then strawberry cheesecake. All portions were nice and big.
My other half had the stuffed mushroom which he said was lovely, the sirloin steak which was huge and came with plenty of mash.
At €20 for 3 courses and tea/coffee its excellent value and the food is great!
When we're back in Cork we will be going again!
Staff are so nice and attentive.
The early bird was gorgeous, I had mushroom soup, then the chicken and then strawberry cheesecake. All portions were nice and big.
My other half had the stuffed mushroom which he said was lovely, the sirloin steak which was huge and came with plenty of mash.
At €20 for 3 courses and tea/coffee its excellent value and the food is great!
When we're back in Cork we will be going again!
Visited: 02/07/2011
Posted: 04/07/2011
5.0 Gambienis 5.0 star review:
There was a large group of seven of us, resulting in a big mixture of meals. They were very willing to change or add to the meals. There was a relaxed feel to the place. The food was lovely, generous and very good value- who would say no to a three course meal for 21euro!! Would definately go back again!
Visited: 26/06/2011
Posted: 27/06/2011
5.0 Gambienis 5.0 star review:
A hidden gem in Cork city.
We went here pretty late on a Sunday night - got in at 9 but the staff, food and value was great.
The early bird finishes at 7pm but they said we could still order from it.
I ordered the warm chicken salad (which was like a main, lots of chicken and potatoes and very tasty) and the sirloin steak. They told me they were out of sirloin and would I mind having a large fillet steak at no extra cost - that brought a smile to my face, it's not something you hear too often. The steak was nice, maybe a bit too well seasoned but tasty. I had the chocolate fudge cake to finish - glorious. All this for €21, great value.
The girlfriend had the chicken wings to start - not your usual wings, these were the full wing and leg together in a hot sauce but again, very tasty. She had the chicken and pasta main - flatteden chicken breast with melted cheese all over - a fine feed.
Service was good, both the waiter and waitress were very friendly. The meals came a bit too quickly but that was our own fault for going in late on a Sunday - they have homes to go to too.
We went here pretty late on a Sunday night - got in at 9 but the staff, food and value was great.
The early bird finishes at 7pm but they said we could still order from it.
I ordered the warm chicken salad (which was like a main, lots of chicken and potatoes and very tasty) and the sirloin steak. They told me they were out of sirloin and would I mind having a large fillet steak at no extra cost - that brought a smile to my face, it's not something you hear too often. The steak was nice, maybe a bit too well seasoned but tasty. I had the chocolate fudge cake to finish - glorious. All this for €21, great value.
The girlfriend had the chicken wings to start - not your usual wings, these were the full wing and leg together in a hot sauce but again, very tasty. She had the chicken and pasta main - flatteden chicken breast with melted cheese all over - a fine feed.
Service was good, both the waiter and waitress were very friendly. The meals came a bit too quickly but that was our own fault for going in late on a Sunday - they have homes to go to too.
Visited: 05/06/2011
Posted: 10/06/2011
3.5 Gambienis 3.5 star review:
I had never been to Gambinis but I will absolutely go back. We went on a random weeknight so it wasnt busy at all so there wasnt much of an atmosphere but that wont stop me next time!
I had a chicken and rice dish which was amazing, I would heve liked a bit more sauce though. We all enjoyed our meal though and it was great value for money.
I had a chicken and rice dish which was amazing, I would heve liked a bit more sauce though. We all enjoyed our meal though and it was great value for money.
Visited: 07/01/2011
Posted: 20/03/2011
3.0 Gambienis 3.0 star review:
Got a present of a voucher for here and decided to give it a shot since I was never there and have heard mixed reviews from people. Well myself and my girlfriend went in one evening and it was very busy so we were put upstairs into the corner and next to a huge table of people, I didn't mind this because I wasn't really paying for it. I asked the waitress if I could get spaghetti but was told they were out of it (Italian restaurant without spaghetti hmm). So i decided to go for the chicken. 5 minutes later I was told the chef could sort me out so I was thrilled. I should of stayed with the chicken it tasted like those microwavable packets that u mix together yourself and was so bland. I didn't find the experience anyway comfortable and wouldn't find myself back here for a long time.
Visited: 25/11/2010
Posted: 11/01/2011
5.0 Gambienis 5.0 star review:
Deep Fried Cod In Batter. is what i had it was delightful.
good juicy batter.
good juicy batter.
Visited: 05/10/2010
Posted: 05/01/2011
2.0 Gambienis 2.0 star review:
chicken wings great value but disappointing,steak average. service was good but they were too busy. i wouldnt go back
Visited: 19/09/2010
Posted: 22/09/2010
