The best restaurants in Cork city council

09/12/2025: Good combo sandwich, fries and milkshake, best price Tuesday and Wednesday.

17/11/2025: It's better than competitors in the area but nothing was really standout. Respect for the meal deal, you get some decent food for the price point. However was given the poorest seat in the place where I could barely squeeze behind the table and given a beautiful view of the cleanup station. Also had to ask for cutlery and extra straws cos those paper straws just ain't it and collapse easily.

23/11/2025: Recently ate here with my daughter after a hospital appointment, I have never posted a negative review on any website but this place was appalling. Waitress was pleasant and friendly but two male staff (possibly owners)were present in the eat-in area the whole time we ate watching videos blaring on their phones. They then began arguing and shouting at each other and at one stage I thought it was going to get physical. My daughter and I were the only people eating in the restaurant so felt very uncomfortable .This went on for the duration of our meal.So unprofessional and rude. Food was pretty rough but would have got over that if it was a nice atmosphere. AVOID!!

28/10/2025: Cool atmosphere. Delicious food. I recommend it.

21/11/2025: spice bag was delicious, owners really friendly and hospitable

02/11/2025: I got spicy chicken meehon after describing what kind of a noodle i want on the night of the halloween,no eggs not sweet sauce ,the women taking my order was very practical to guide me with my choice and also asked me if i want spicy or not.(it is really spicy so if it is not for you keep that in mind) What i received as my order was totally what i was craving.the price (11.50)sounded a bit too much in the beginning for a takeaway noodle but considering the portion guess it was ok, she also let me charge my phone inside on a very busy night even before my order so thanks again to her for that.The only thing i would recommend them to come up with a solution with is their plastic boxes they put the food in.As you would expect asian food is served super duper hot and it is really not healthy to serve boiling hot food in plastic boxes,other than that the food is 5/5 and the service was even better

14/06/2025: Another small Irish pub to enjoy a pint at. Hot in there.

28/12/2025: Donatello is a great spot for a tasty meal, with well-prepared food and a relaxed, welcoming vibe.

03/10/2025: Not long after a collection order, family Thursday deal, wings, burger, garlic bread with cheese, baguette with chips and a drink. Service was spot on from phone order to collection, friendly staff and a nice girl even opened the door when I was leaving. The food was absolutely banging, if Mr Donatello himself walked in the door and asked what could be done better I genuinely wouldn't have an answer, absolutely not one fault could be found with any of the food, from one chef to another 👏👏👏👏👏👏 keep her lit

27/10/2025: Excellent Chinese. I'm not from Cork, stumbled across Noodlee Mahon. Friendly staff, more importantly the food was very good. Most bad reviews seem to surround the delivery time, didn't impact me I was in the shop. I'd 100% recommend and will return if I'm back down that way.

15/09/2025: We ordered take away few days ago and it was delicious, my wife got vegetarian chicken cow main and I got black bean chicken. Food was great, delivery less than 30min. Will order again for sure

13/01/2026: Really well presented pub in and out cocktails where top notch we did try and go bk at night but it was overcrowded with the younger generation so went next door and and had a blast with Liam

04/01/2026: It was early afternoon when we were here it was very quiet later is time to visit I believe

18/11/2025: Very good prices. I've been going to akira for a while now, when I want some comfort food and something that is not that expensive and fancy. The girls upstairs are amazing and give you a proper japanese experience. There are some amazing dishes like the ramen, it's not that easy to find a heavy and comfy ramen like in Akira. Usually I feel Japanese restaurants have become something superfancy that don't make you feel like home. Everything is about the rules and about expensive sushi, but Akira goes beyond that. Akira takes the typical Japanese experience and brings it to your table for a really good price. To put an example the sake is something that goes for 40€ minimum in most japanese restaurants. If I remember right, you can have bottles of Sake for less than 25 euros in Akira.And even Wine. But not only focusing on the prices .Overall Akira has made me feel like the place to go, when I'm not sure what I want and never failed for a second. Thanks to all the staff.

30/10/2025: Delicious Japanese food, super friendly service, and a sensational atmosphere; for anyone who enjoys Asian cuisine like me, this restaurant is an excellent choice!

27/12/2025: Ridiculous!!!! I paid €20,00 for a chicken burger and the burger had a small piece of chicken, looks like a goujon! And also, it arrived cold!!!! €20 for a ridiculous chicken burger and cold! Pathetic!!!! If you want to sell it for €20,00 on deliveroo, make it worth €20,00

26/12/2025: I ordered the spicy bowl, but the rice wasn’t as spicy as I expected. The chicken, however, was juicy and tender. The salad was tasty, though I personally prefer hot food. I also tried the burger and the bottomless soft swirl. Overall, it was a good experience.

21/11/2025: We recently dined at this restaurant and had a great experience. They were incredibly accommodating for vegans, offering a number of options. The food itself was excellent—fresh, well seasoned, and presented. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect spot for a relaxed meal. The staff were attentive and friendly. Highly recommended, especially if you’re looking for vegan-friendly options.

19/11/2025: Food ok. Chips ,the usual bland variety you often get in local restaurants. Coffee good. Waitress was very good at her job and friendly. Lunch was taken here which with excellent soup, the test consisted mainly of Lite Bites. Luncheon

25/10/2025: nothing beats it. Best Guinness I’ve ever had. And maybe ever will have.

16/09/2025: Great bar for a quiet pint or three

09/11/2025: Best bar in Cork, Great staff, friendly people and the play list is amazing 👏🏻

09/11/2025: Lovely cosy bar pints beautiful

22/12/2025: Food as always delicious and the ladies are bringing à great atmosphere.pity more aren't like that

23/11/2025: Great staff excellent food big portions

27/09/2025: Great coffee and pleasant atmosphere

24/09/2025: Absolutely love this coffee it is all I drink with years and this morning I found a stone in my whole beans. My sage machine nearly broke over this. A terrible noise coming from the grinder and I took it all apart to find a stone that looked just like a bean must have been put through the roast also as it has that coating to it. Not a great way to start the morning. Could have cost me a fortune also if I kept trying to grind the beans.

10/01/2026: My favourite Chinese in cork city. Amazing every time

01/01/2026: The delivery was delayed by more than half an hour. When I called the restaurant, I was told that delivery was not the restaurant's business. When I asked who it was, I got no answer. No respect. At the end of the conversation, they asked if I had received the food. I said yes, but it was already cold, so they hung up. We waited for food for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Service 0 points.