The best restaurants in Cork city council

16/10/2025: Highly overrated. I found this place in Google maps as we were visiting Cork and desperately looking for a quick lunch. We were the only people who ordered food at that moment, however, it took a while to get it. It looked like there was only one stressed-out lady at the counter and the kitchen. Tea and coffee came quite fast, but we waited for pancakes and omelette around 20 min. Pancakes were hard and cold inside and omelette with "salad" meaning rocket with two blobs of ketchup. And THE WORST: I found LARGE pieces of EGGSHELL inside.

12/10/2025: Had a lovely vegan sandwich here, the service was great and the value was incredible.

03/04/2026: Perfect dinner experience, as always. Noticed some new menu tweaks made to continue offering gorgeous food and drinks at affordable prices, versus pushing prices on to the customer. Genuine neighbourhood cafe touch!

30/03/2026: We've not been back to the Castle for a while but it was always a family favourite. Delighted to return this weekend to the same friendly faces, great service and excellent food, fab vegan options too. Thanks Jerry as always

29/03/2026: They served us past serving time!!! They are the best

28/03/2026: Lovely staff, good food. My go to for meals. Must try on your visit to cork.

11/11/2025: Great food & coffee. Freshly made burek was fantastic. Super friendly service. As a bonus, dog friendly 😊 which is unique in itself throughout Ireland.

04/11/2025: Best place to go for coffee/tea, food or beautiful cakes.

09/12/2025: Nice and pleasant place, the waitress was very friendly and the chai latte was very good 🤗

20/11/2025: Cool café right on the River Lee with some outdoor tables. Delicious, handmade pastries and excellent coffee. Friendly service behind the counter. It was very noisy during our visit because a large group of young tourists was also in the very small space... but that shouldn't be the norm!

14/04/2026: The pub is charming and offers a wide selection of dishes at all times. The prices are reasonable and the service is very pleasant.

09/04/2026: Amazing gluten free menu. Highly recommend the lasange

31/03/2026: Average burger, chips needed more time in the oil.

22/03/2026: The burgers are very very good. Fish supper is excellent. Solid chips. Prompt service. Highly recommended.

14/03/2026: Excellent take away - some reviewers seem to think this is supposed to be a restaurant and are giving it negative reviews. Ignore those dopes, it’s a take away and an amazing one at that !

10/03/2026: Well done Miyazaki, spotted on shinkansen to cork

21/04/2026: Was good, but the prices are a little bit high

24/03/2026: Nice pizza & kebab house with good staff and delicious food. I often order from here for delivery, this time we were eating in, and it was a great decision

08/04/2026: A mix of new flavors and new combinations to tempt the palate. From coconut milk ravioli to super flavorful tofu in sauce. Very generous portions and a flavor that never tires despite the large portions. Fast and attentive service. Highly recommended!

06/04/2026: Such a great place. The food, the staff, the vegetarian options and consistent quality, Koto can't be beaten. I've been eating here for years and I have never been disappointed. Jeff and Anthia run a wonderful restaurant. Top notch.

05/04/2026: Incredibly friendly service, great food! Worth a visit :)

02/04/2026: This is a great restaurant with very tasty food which we didn’t expect on our trip through cork. We turned up last minute and they gave our family a great meal. Very nice people too.

08/04/2026: This is a magical place for relaxation and for family vacations.

07/04/2026: Overall I was very impressed with the quality of service at Fota Island. The staff were super attentive and friendly. The breakfast was probably the best quality hotel breakfast I’ve had. The food was lovely and there were plenty of options for all diets and preferences. The hotel facilities were well equipped for not only just families but also couples and those looking to relax and unwind as well. If you’re wanting a relaxing place to stay in the south of Ireland then look no further!

04/09/2025: So many savory options! Best Italian I have had since going vegan. Got there, given an hr wait, went nexdoor til she called us over earlier than expected, and she waited a little extra while we finished our pints. Kind service staff. Loved the fresh ingredients. My pesto ravioli with sweet potatoes was fantastic. The linguine were perfectly al dente and we could see them being made. Saved room for dessert, the strawberry hill was delicious. All so perfectly balanced, really. Try the appetizers! We got the socca farinata. My Omni bf and I (vegan) thought this was some of the best food we've had. Cozy, romantic, welcoming, & affordable, too.

31/08/2025: Love love love!!!! I'm dairy free and it was a delight.

01/12/2025: One of Corks best pubs. Suitable for all age demographics. Decent live music and sport on the TV. Lovely creamy pints of stout too

27/10/2025: Great place to watch rugby. Great pints, service and atmosphere!

28/09/2025: Everything perfect, good foods, good service and good ambient

28/09/2025: Everything was fine. Unfortunately, the food was a complete disaster. I even got a stomach ache. What a pity.