The best restaurants in Cork city council

01/12/2025: I have been a regular Donatellos customer for the past 17 years but I've been getting a weekly pizza from the mayfield store the past 4 years. This is the most reliable, consistent and quality fast food place in Cork by far. The staff are fantastic, the drivers are quick and sound. I have NEVER had a bad pizza from this place. Perfect cheese, perfect sauce and perfect crust. 10 stars out of 5!! And great buffalo wings also :)

13/09/2025: As an italian person this isn't a real pizza. We bought 3 medium pizza and some ingredients were missing. We paid too much.

01/02/2026: The bistro is casual, and we found a warm welcome and a friendly team on a busy Saturday night. We were a party of 4 and selected a large variety of starters between us. I had the Agedashi tofu and the warm bucketwheat noodle broth with yuzu (almost impossible to get yuzu in Ireland!). I've been to Japan. It will ALWAYS be challenging to get the very same tastes outside of Japan 😃, but I really enjoyed both of these dishes, and they were very much what i would expect of the "classic/simple" Japanese flavours. Of the other dishes we tried, I really liked the starters of: pork, warm oyster special, scallops, and tempura mushroom. I am generally not as much a fan of Don/Donburi, so those will never be as high on my list! We shared the 2 deserts, everyone enjoyed them. I will be back!

19/01/2026: This was the worst service experience I’ve ever had. The waitress showed a complete lack of basic respect toward customers — I’m referring specifically to the waitress named Magda. Unfortunately, the food was also mediocre and, at times, poorly prepared. Overall, a very disappointing experience.

02/01/2026: I love a good chipper but this is not one. Salt and vinegar given on the tray in sachets. Burnt chips that were not traditional chipper chips, more like sub standard diner chips. Place was freezing too! Definitely the worst chipper ive been to

22/11/2025: Ethereal is not a word I ever expected to use for a kebab shop, yet it’s the only one that fits. From the moment you walk in, the aroma of slow-roasted meat and warm spices feels almost otherworldly, like it’s pulling you out of the everyday and into something far more comforting. The kebabs themselves are tender, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—juicy without being greasy, seasoned without being overpowering. Even the sides feel thoughtfully crafted, from the crisp, fresh salad to the pillowy warm naan that tastes like it came straight from a traditional tandoor. The staff are genuinely friendly, the portions generous, and the whole experience leaves you feeling both satisfied and strangely uplifted, as if great food really can be a little bit magical.

09/12/2025: Not good, bought a few stuffs there, didn’t check the expiration date, some of the items are much more expensive than the other Asian shops. Kimchi package bloated when I arrived home, then I checked the expiration date, it has expired for two days. Then I checked all the stuff I bought, one of the sauces I bought has been expired for three months.

06/12/2025: The Junction CX Oriental pretty much has everything you could want from an Asian supermarket. They stock all the big names — 辛拉面, 李锦记, 旺旺, Yeo’s, 老干妈, even popular brand of candy Sweetking. There’s also a huge range of dumplings and 包子 in all sorts of flavours, plus loads of fresh fruit, veg, meat and seafood. If you’re after a proper one-stop shop for Asian ingredients, this place is honestly your best bet. I pop in most weeks, and in winter especially — they’ve got everything you need for a super delicious hotpot.

10/08/2025: The nicest chips by far I've ever had from a chipper.

15/07/2025: Chicken fillet burger was excellent but chips I found were not great

28/12/2025: Staff was very unhelpful and rude getting our orders wrong when there was only us and 2 other tables in the restaurant . Food was very good but we found charcoal in one of our burgers and the sauces available were very watery. Nando’s is cheaper and way better

08/12/2025: I was there on Saturday, we placed our order, and the service was terrible. The food was getting cold when it was ready, and there was only one server to serve and clean tables, and she preferred cleaning tables to bringing the orders. Besides the delay, when she finally brought it, she didn't bring everything at once; I had to ask twice for the rest and the soda. The food is still wonderful, but the service has declined.

05/10/2025: had meal last night food not good .spring roll not hot. found chicken bone in chicken fried rice. staff weren't good at taking our orders. won't be going there again

28/09/2025: Food was lovely,curry was a bit sweet for me. Staff are lovely

04/01/2026: I visited this Starbucks on Opera Lane today hoping to order a Toffee Nut Latte, but it wasn’t available and the alternative options I asked for were also unavailable. I eventually ordered a regular latte. While waiting, I overheard some of the staff talking loudly about customers just ordering lattes now that other drinks weren’t available, which felt uncomfortable and a bit unprofessional. Unfortunately, the latte itself was extremely bitter and unpleasant — it was basically impossible to drink. It tasted as if the filter or machine hadn’t been properly changed or cleaned, which was very disappointing considering I paid €5 for it.

22/12/2025: Today I had a very disappointing experience at this Starbucks in Cork. I visited with my nephew. He ordered a medium hot chocolate (no cream), and I ordered a grande cold brew with no ice. The total for both drinks came to around €10, which ultimately was a complete waste as neither drink was consumed. From the moment we entered, there were issues. We waited several minutes while three staff members spoke among themselves with a customer who was clearly struggling to communicate, as none of the staff appeared to understand English. The customer became frustrated and left without completing her purchase. When it was our turn, ordering was extremely difficult due to language barriers. I had to repeatedly and slowly explain “no ice,” yet my cold brew still arrived with ice. The cup was also labeled with the wrong name, so we didn’t realize the order was ours at first. When I asked for the ice to be removed, staff poured half the drink down the sink and topped it up with water, which is completely unacceptable. Cold brew should be remade correctly, not diluted. When I requested it be remade, it caused confusion and drew attention from other customers. What happened next was the most concerning part: staff took a pre-made cup of iced coffee from a refrigerator located at floor level, picked it up from near foot height, and poured it into my cup. This coffee appeared uncovered and previously prepared. From a food safety standpoint, this felt extremely unhygienic. At one point, even another customer commented that the water being used looked dirty, to which staff replied that there had already been coffee in the cup—raising serious concerns about reused cups and cross-contamination. I did not feel safe drinking the coffee and threw it away. My nephew also discarded his hot chocolate, as it tasted like sweetened water rather than an actual hot chocolate. Overall, this experience showed a severe lack of professionalism, poor communication, and troubling food handling practices. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

18/12/2025: 20 minutes waiting. Milkshake was melted / not even cold - rude staff said it wasnt ice cream and should be . Food cold and stale

02/12/2025: The kiosk machines are missing the till rolls to print the receipt. I used a company card and need a receipt for tax purposes. A Indian looking man in a red shirt promised me to get me a receipt, but he just trow my order number on the bin and walked away. I waited some time and 2 people where trying to sort out the recipt but with no success. Eventually the manager came (nice young man, had nice manners) and finally sorted the problem and i got thr receipt. It should no be this difficult.

21/06/2025: Came in for a drink tonight and was met with arrogance from barmaid she was not polite to us but was very friendly to her regulars

04/06/2025: Cozy pub with friendly service and a good beer selection. I only had a drink here.

23/07/2025: Got served elastic and rubbery chicken. curry was just fine. Atmosphere is not hygienic at all and so does the food. Would never recommend.

16/07/2025: Excellent burger! The owner is very welcoming! I recommend it!!

25/10/2025: Really friendly staff, delicious food and reasonable prices!

12/10/2025: Went to the Brasserie Bar, and it was great. The vibe was just okay, initially I felt a bit bored. But the service made me really happy, especially thanks to Aisling and Vitor. They were amazing, so friendly and made me feel comfortable. They truly made the night easy and fun.Definitely a go-back spot for a drink and a good chat!

12/12/2025: Disappointing experience! I found a hair in my burger, the carbonara pasta was extremely oily, and I waited 30 minutes for a dessert - a simple ice cream with some fruit and whipped cream on top. The waitresses didn't feel like working...

07/12/2025: 20 min for a late and double espresso with no one on the cue for take away

10/01/2025: Nice noisy place for weekends nights.

28/12/2024: I love this village, they have everything you need and more!