Proby's Bistro in Cork

Very popular restaurant, located in a quieter part of Cork in the shadow of Fort Elizabeth. And though it was busy and we were a party of 8, they still managed to find room for us. The cooked breakfasts were top quality, and one of our party opted for the ricotta pancakes which he said were delicious. Good coffe, faultless service, highly recommended and the views from the Fort (which is free) is also well worth a look.

As a person of colour who has lived in Ireland for many years, I never expected to experience what felt like discriminatory treatment at a restaurant that received a McKenna award in 2026. When we arrived for our reservation, we were asked to wait, despite there being 4–5 staff members who appeared to be available. We stood there for a couple of minutes before being seated. The experience continued once we were at the table. It took quite some time for a server to come over to take our order. I noticed staff members walking past our table several times without making eye contact or acknowledging us, which left us feeling uncomfortable and unwelcome. To make matters worse, we then had to wait almost 45 minutes for our food, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy. The overall service felt unnecessarily slow and inattentive. I ordered a rosti, which I understood to be shredded potatoes formed into a cake or patty and fried. However, what I received was essentially a plate of fried potato pieces, which was not what I expected from a rosti. The one positive aspect of the experience was the decor, which was lovely. Unfortunately, the service and food did not live up to expectations. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience, and I would not return.

A great start to our morning thanks to Lena who made sure we had the best experience today! We ordered the seafood stew and pancakes that were fantastic! It's was our first time but definitely not the last! Highly recommend also great outdoor space (part covered in case of rain).

A short break on the way to the Cathedral, sheltered by the pergola... The pastries were truly excellent, and the drinks very good (we particularly enjoyed the hibiscus/lavender iced tea; the espresso was just perfect). The service was incredibly pleasant. Well done!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We recently celebrated our wedding with a dinner at Probby Kitchen in Cork, and we couldn’t have chosen a better place. From the moment we arrived, the entire team made us feel genuinely welcome and cared for. We were a group of around 10 people, and they went above and beyond to make our special day even more memorable. The service was warm, attentive, and friendly throughout the evening. The food was absolutely delicious, with every dish beautifully prepared and enjoyed by everyone at the table. We were also pleasantly surprised by the excellent value for money. Thank you to Marianne and all the staff for helping make our wedding celebration so special. We will always remember your kindness and hospitality, and we look forward to returning again soon. Highly recommended! – Valentin & Fiona

Excellent breakfast/lunch/dinner place near St. Finbarr's Cathedral. Patio dining under a glass roof, unique lunch items (pancetta hash with sage eggs, and streaky bacon; harissa salad). Busy but quiet on the patio. Excellent service. Recommended.

Favourite place to eat in the city. Top marks every time.

Have been several times before and always amazed by the food combinations and inventiveness of the Chef we loved it .

First one’s in for breakfast on a Saturday morning and it was excellent. We had French toast and Pancetta Hash, the portions are a great size and fill you up well. The service is great too and very timely ! Will definitely be back for dinner sometime!

Food and drinks were good. Our server was a girl from New Zealand, so nice to see someone from home! She was very lovely, will be coming back!