Brendan’s Review Blog

One does not normally associate French food with friendly service. A certain distain is almost to be expected, and can be tolerated in the name of good food.

Well in Star Anise there was no need for such a tradeoff. The French team in this small but well know Cork dining experience were outgoing, friendly and at pains to make sure we were enjoying ourselves.

How could it not be, when each and every dish they brought out looked great and tasted better. Even something as apparently simple as a caeser salad (part of a starter) tastest exceptional.

The value for money has to be one of the best going in Cork at the moment. Including a bottle of wine between 3 (one driver, poor thing!), and stopping at every course on the menu, we left 50 euro each behind us, including tip.

Couldn’t recommend this place highly enough, but make sure to book at least a week in advance.