Dede at the Customs House Baltimore , Baltimore, County Cork P81 K291

"Just finished our tasting and wine pairing menu at Dede. The lack of pictures is a compliment, we were enjoying ourselves so much I forgot to take pictures. Firstly, pairing worked beautifully, complementing each dish perfectly. We had a white wine (no idea what one but it was from the canaries) that was so unusual on the nose, palate and if I poured it on my feet I'd say it would've felt lovely too. The somelier was knowledgeable and personable, as were all the other staff. The ambience/atmosphere was nice and relaxed and with zero pretence, much like the wider environs of Baltimore; no bs, just itself. And THE FOOD! The food was unbelievable! Every inch of my mouth rejoiced in the taste. The flavour, presentation and thought put into the dishes made them a feast for the senses. Typically I'm not a fish person but I'd order fish for life if it were prepared for me by Dede. Everything was subtle yet complex. Right when I thought I was ready for another bite I'd pause and a flavour would roll across my tongue and the dish would take on a totally different complexity. Dede has nailed it and we'll be returning before too long. The only thing, if I had to nit-pick, is that I would have loved a copy of the menu to go as a keepsake, as some places offer."

"Mind blowing. Such an unexpected treasure at the SW tip of Ireland. This is a food experience you should go out of your way to have. The mix of Turkish spices and cooking techniques with the freshest Irish produce and a dash of careful creativity is unlike anything you can find elsewhere in the world! We left beyond satisfied and can’t wait to go back"

"My wife and I had a wonderful dinner here during our visit to the area. While the service in general was outstanding we didn't have the same affinity for the sommelier who we felt didn't have the same level of service as the rest of the staff. We really enjoyed most of the dishes though for some we felt that one strong (though tasty) ingredient over powered the very well prepared dish thus hid the flavors of them. We really enjoyed the experience the chef and his team provided."

"One of the best food experiences my husband and I have had! The dishes are so well thought out and you can tell how passionate Chef Dede, Maria and the entire team are about the whole experience. We can't wait to come back again."