Fodor's Expert Review Island Cottage
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Skibbereen
European
Editor's Note: This location is reported to be under new ownership and therefore this review may contain inaccuracies.
On Heir Island—a four-minute ferry ride—this unlikely venture is a pilgrimage spot for food lovers, who praise the high standard of cooking and the location. The five-course set menu (no choices) focuses on local produce, some of it picked in the wild on the island. The restaurant is country-casual and tables seat 10, so be prepared to share. The proprietors also operate "the world's smallest cooking school" here. Call for details about the ferry.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Five-course menu
- Served in the chef's home on an offshore island
- Excellent desserts
Restaurant Details:
Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–mid-June, and Sun.–Tues. mid-June–mid-Sept. No lunch (except for groups), Reservations essential
