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Restaurant review: This Cork favourite puts the Izz into Palestinian pizzazz

Izz Cafe is a truly special restaurant, with lovely staff serving great food.
Restaurant review: This Cork favourite puts the Izz into Palestinian pizzazz

Izz  Cafe, 14 George's Quay, Ballintemple, Cork.

Sun, 04 Jan, 2026 - 11:14
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Izz Cafe, 14 George's Quay, Ballintemple, Cork

Our rating: 9/10

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