The best restaurants in Cork city council
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3475 Reviews |
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The Fota Restaurant
Cork
10/10/2025: We did a breakfast and dinner package and it couldn't have been nicer. Delightful food, room and all the staff were lovely during our stay.
07/10/2025: Very nice hotel and great location.
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1382 Reviews |
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Koto
Cork
14/10/2025: My partner and I visited in August. The food was delicious, and the server was friendly and very patient with our jet-lag addled brains.
13/10/2025: Tried Koto, an Asian fusion spot, and really enjoyed it! I got the popcorn tofu for the appetizer and the kabocha for the main- both were delicious, but the kabocha especially stood out. It’s the kind of dish that feels comforting and satisfying without being too heavy. 🍜
Definitely planning to come back again—there are so many more options on the menu, and if these dishes are anything to go by, I’m sure it won’t disappoint.
Ratings:
🍴 Food & Flavor: 4.5/5
🛎 Service & Ambience: 4.5/5
💸 Value for Money: 4/5
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8,6
810 Reviews |
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Bierhaus
Cork
05/10/2025: Cracking pub. Amazing range of beers, ciders and spirits.
02/10/2025: Visited this pub recently and really enjoyed my visit. Brilliant selection of range of beers and alcohol available also selection of IPA beers available. Atmosphere was great and barman was very friendly. Call in and check this pub
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8,6
339 Reviews |
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Paladar
Cork
27/09/2025: Wonderful cocktails, great music and ambience, and I cannot say enough good things about the people that work here. I celebrated my 30th birthday AND engagement here, and my fiancée and I were shown such incredible hospitality by everyone we interacted with. I wish I could remember our bartender’s name, he truly made the night special. It’s been a month since we returned from Ireland, and our night at Paladar is one of our favorite memories from the whole trip. Highly recommend spending your time and money here!
20/09/2025: The atmosphere was good but was pressurized to finish the dinner for the next customer. I understand the time limit on the table but since we sat down we were reminded on several occasions the time limit which made us feel unwelcome.
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8,6
456 Reviews |
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Okura Japanese Cuisine
Cork
20/09/2025: Restaurant has nice decor and good atmosphere, but food was severely lacking in flavour and quality. Chashu ramen noodles were too soft and the soup lacked flavour and depth. Ajiso platter was not worth the price. We asked for water and was told we could not get water due to it being yellow that day and if we wanted to drink something, we would have had to pay for it. And right when we were about to eat, they showed us the yellow water. Is the water not used for all the cooking and washing of dishes? If the restaurant has an issue, it should have been closed that day. We had checked out the reviews beforehand, so confused about this overall very disappointing experience.
08/09/2025: Fantastic place - we we went early on a Monday evening so was quiet
Joe the waiter was amazing and made us felt very welcome
The food was incredible - we had sushi and steak and garlic rice
We will go back
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8,6
1881 Reviews |
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The Woodford
Cork
09/10/2025: If you're looking for a traditional Irish spot, this pub restaurant is the place to be.
The decor, the atmosphere are pleasant, the variety of local dishes, and the good wine is delicious.
It's close to everything and easy to access.
I always go there when I want to enjoy a lamb dish with mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables, and to finish off with a glass of 🍷.
08/10/2025: Nice bar but no toilet downstairs
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8,6
1147 Reviews |
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The Oval
Cork
14/10/2025: Old Rustic bar in South Main Street, the City Center of Cork. Across from the old Beamish and Crawford Brewary, there's a lot of history in the area. There's a younger crowd frequenting it now, and they have some seating outside. The staff are nice as is the atmosphere.
07/10/2025: Nice pub. Good music. Not the best beer selection. Used to have real candles on each table with wax spilling over the bottle they were in, now changed for fake candles. It's a pity, it was part of what made it a cosy pub.
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8,6
1592 Reviews |
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Bunsen
Cork
02/09/2025: Delicious burger, simple but it has all you need. Choose the sweet potatoes as a side. Portions are big, price is ok. They served us fast and the stuff was polite. The place could be a little bit more beautiful but it's ok. I recommend it!
26/08/2025: Fantastic burgers, one of my favourites in Cork
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8,6
859 Reviews |
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Golden Fry
Cork
14/10/2025: Good food, done well. Staff are friendly.
09/10/2025: This is a traditional fish and chip takeaway. Everything cooked fresh. Best chipper in Ireland.
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8,6
190 Reviews |
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Sonflour
Cork
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.
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8,5
105 Reviews |
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The Friary
Cork
19/08/2025: "A cozy place, perfect for talking, listening to good music, and enjoying a nice beer."
16/08/2025: Old style pub, but very airy and bright with friendly bar staff. Big fan of the Nicholas Cage
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8,5
127 Reviews |
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The Lough Café
Cork
27/09/2025: Lovely and relaxing, chill vibes!
11/09/2025: Great spot! Cool atmosphere. Had a perfect flat white and they have loads of good cakes & pastries
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8,5
874 Reviews |
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Good Day Deli
Cork
14/09/2025: If you are willing to spend a bit more than the usual price for a breakfast, you can have a truly delicious experience here. Like chef-level type of experience. Not to mention that the place is spacious and luminous, the views are fantastic, the service is top-notch, and you can have a lovely walk through the gardens (and the nun's cemetery too). And learn some history.
11/09/2025: A magnificent location, very refined cuisine, and attentive staff. Try it without moderation.
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8,5
806 Reviews |
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The Corner House
Cork
14/09/2025: Went down for the sounds from a safe harbour festival and had a delicious pint of Beamish while enjoying live music
11/09/2025: Went along for the trad session this evening supposedly from 6pm, hoping to play, but unfortunately it had been cancelled so no tunes fix for me. Not quite sure why- one or two other bemused musicians floating around. Nice enough pub otherwise though.
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8,5
1018 Reviews |
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Nano Nagle Place
Cork
11/07/2025: A peaceful and powerful place.
Nano Nagle Place is a hidden gem in Cork — beautiful gardens, a thoughtful museum, and an inspiring story of a woman who changed lives through education and compassion. Quiet, moving, and truly worth a visit.
24/06/2025: I love how cultural this place is its just usually museums are free everywhere or the fee is so little :,( 8€ per person is a big amount if you are a family