The best restaurants in Cork city council

29/07/2026: Fantastic brunch with my boys (8&9). They had the kids pancakes and the kids cheeseburger (great size). Food was lovely. Decor is a bit disappointing. Not very cosy or inviting, bit mismatched. Service was good, not overly friendly. Had to ask twice for ketchup. But will be back for the food.

25/07/2026: Brunch was unrealll and the staff are friendly

30/09/2026: Everything was perfect.. would recommend this place.. Will be back soon👌

27/09/2026: One of corks hidden gems, service is 10/10 extremely friendly and really informative about the menu, the food here is so good, this is one of my favorite places to go..

14/08/2026: We were treated very well, they were friendly and patient with our poor English, the food was delicious and arrived very quickly, the place was very comfortable, and the price was average for the local area, so we were very happy.

12/08/2026: Might be the best burger I have ever had, if you’re not stoping here you probably hate food.

02/09/2026: Very welcoming polite staff! The goat cheese pizza was wanderfull!

30/08/2026: I absolutely LOVE pizza and make a point of trying it in different places. After reading all the glowing reviews about this place, I decided to give it a try. I ordered a 12" Four Cheese pizza. Well… calling this a pizza is being extremely generous. I was expecting something at least vaguely resembling a Neapolitan pizza. But, for God’s sake, this wasn’t even Roman-style pizza. It was basically a thin, shapeless flatbread with barely any topping on it. And the presentation? Practically non-existent. The pizzaiolo couldn’t even be bothered to make it look remotely appetising, despite there being absolutely no queue or rush. The pizza made for the man before me looked just as sad and unappealing. Honestly, this was one of the most disappointing pizzas I’ve had in a long time. There are SO many places in Cork where you can get a genuinely good pizza, so I really don’t understand how this place has received such glowing reviews. Needless to say, I will NEVER be coming back. Save your money and go somewhere else. I definitely do NOT recommend this place.

23/09/2026: A very enjoyable evening in Cork at SpitJack restaurant. The menu is short but excellent. Be warned, though: if you're expecting a burger with a beef patty, the meat is more of a stuffed meat. The servers are attentive to allergies, and I was served mashed potatoes (which were delicious) instead of fries. The French wine selection doesn't live up to the quality of the vineyards they offer.

22/09/2026: Excellent service, great menu selections and reasonably priced . Very busy restaurant. Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon were perfect.

29/07/2026: As soon as we drove onto the property, we were met with the lovely valets that handled our bags and asked questions to provide any assistance with our travels details and guidance on what to do in Cork. Once we entered the lobby, the staff was lovely and very helpful. Checking in was a breeze and you felt the staff was very attentive with providing information on our stay and details about where to find the restaurants and bars on the grounds. Our room was very clean and comfortable. The staff wrote us a note for our anniversary and provided little sweet treats, which was a lovely touch. The amenities in our room were excellent with a soaking tub and a nice and big walk-shower. The location of the Manor was central to the college and town. They do provide a car service and have a partnership with a local taxi company that was readily available to take into town. The atmosphere of the manor was incredible. You really felt like you were in the country side and heard very little noise from the surrounding area. With all the amenities, the service the staffed provided, and relaxing environment, I feel the value of staying here is well worth the price. This was our first time staying at Hayfield Manor and I will be booking again for a longer stay, next time. I highly recommend staying here for a couples retreat to take advantage of the spa or a nice family weekend to unwind.

24/07/2026: After staying at Hayfield Manor every other hotel stay will have so much to live up to. The grounds, restaurants, bars and rooms were absolutely beautiful. The pool, steam room and spa amenities were so beautiful and a great addition to the stay. The service was beyond any that we have ever experienced. Mary, Holly and all the staff were beyond helpful, kind and attentive to every detail. I will always remember our stay at the Manor and greatly appreciate all of the staff for their hospitality, attention to detail and kind gestures.

26/08/2026: Nicest matcha. The staff are lovely and it’s one of the few café’s I’ve been to where the cakes are as much as an attraction as the drinks are. It’s also very comfy in there, which paired with the late closing hour, is great for studying.

15/08/2026: I give it 10 stars! Delicious, affordable, and with friendly staff ❤️ I've been craving milk tea during my trip, so I've come here every day.

21/09/2026: The food and coffee was delicious with great vegan options too. All the staff were so friendly and very welcoming and the surrounding gardens and outlook from the cafe was beautiful.

12/09/2026: The food and service was excellent. It was very loud inside is my only issue.

29/09/2026: Awesome pub. Just beer but loads of them, all the ones I had were spot on. Great place

20/09/2026: the stouts are amazing! the best I've had in ireland

07/09/2026: Without fail the staff always brighten my day

01/09/2026: Great menu, we did a catering order for the office and everything was excellent.

23/08/2026: We love eating out but this experience was the best we have had ever, the inside is just stunning ,staff so friendly but it was the food was so fantastic. Its the attention to detail ,the food on the plate was 10 /10 highly recommend x

14/08/2026: Delicious meal and attentive service. The sea bass was exceptional. Hope to visit again soon

05/10/2026: Let's start with a mile negative, this place is not cheap. But you get what you pay for, because the food, the wine and the service here are top notch. Very highly recommended.

21/09/2026: Best meal I've had in 3.5 weeks in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales!

26/09/2026: I was blown away by Gekikara ramen. A bright broth packed with flavour and left my lips tingling. The ramen had freshly chopped spring onion, a soy sauce marinaded boiled egg, thinly sliced kimchi for a crunch and the sweet sticky teriyaki chicken paired brilliantly when soaked in the broth. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for spicy ramen as it far exceeded my expectations. The stellar reviews for this restaurant are definitely warranted!

14/09/2026: Great food, friendly staff and good price

04/09/2026: I love the place so nice and teste i had chicken wings it was crispy nice 😊 And Customer service was good amine nice Fella

03/09/2026: Billal is amazing such good customer service and quick food

18/09/2026: I have had dinner in this restaurant on a number of occasions. The food is consistently excellent and the staff are so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. It is also very clear from the menu that those with food intolerance are very well catered for. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

18/09/2026: I was there for the third time two weeks ago, and they never cease to amaze me, especially with the service, and of course, the excellent food, as always. It's by far my favorite restaurant in the city.