The best restaurants in Cork city council

07/12/2025: Have been going to this cafe for years and I must say everything is fantastic

20/10/2025: Excellent coffee and Italian pastries

05/05/2026: You better come in hungry, otherwise portions will grab you by the neck and throw on the floor, then proceed to mock the food you had earlier that day. Can recommend, will be back, no matter what rebrands lie ahead.

31/12/2025: Amazing food and always great service my partner and I love this restaurant it's our favourite place in Cork.

16/05/2026: Friendly service. Excellent meat dishes, but the vegetarian options are very limited and expensive. The busier it got, the louder it became. Unfortunately, there's only one toilet for everyone, and it's poorly lit.

21/04/2026: This place is so dodgy, the waiters are outside trying to get people inside. They speak like scammers trying to negotiate the prices of food. They hover around you as you drink and eat. All of this creates a really unsettling atmosphere. When we tried to pay they were pushing for us to pay with cash?! Hello it’s 2026 where’s your card machine. Do not come.

15/05/2026: This is a tapas jem!!... came recommended and it lived up to expectations.. as good as any tapas you get in Spain... well done guys 👏👏

02/05/2026: Such a fantastic experience in St. Luke’s this evening. The food and wine was amazing, and the service truly made it, the team were exceptional throughout. A special mention to Val, who really stood out and made our night, she’s fantastic!!

08/05/2026: Great spot for a cocktail and a good chat.

13/04/2026: I have been here many times from the cocktail bar upstairs to the food and bars downstairs and have always had a great time. Excellent food and drinks.

05/05/2026: One of our favorites spots in Cork. Go early or very late, as it gets crowded during prime dining times.

04/05/2026: The pizza is incredible!!!! Beer and vibes are greet!

11/05/2026: Love this place with my whole heart x

05/05/2026: Best food in cork 110 % recommend

23/12/2025: Was great tacos like in France 🇫🇷 Thanks again and will back another time

18/12/2025: They added jalapenos in my french taco that I never asked for and served me a small taco instead of a medium... this is not the first time

20/05/2026: Stopped by based on the recommendation of our hotel, The Residence Inn. There was a sign at the door stating, “ no cell phones”. Upon entering the vibe was great with classy music and vintage furniture. We had a couple of drinks in the lounge area than moved to the bar when there was vacancy. The server, Alex was great and gave us some recommendations for sights to see. I would recommend this put to travelers.

09/05/2026: Very nice and historic bar that I would never have found if not brought by the locals

17/10/2025: I was having breakfast this morning, I order eggs Benedict, and I think the rashers were cooked the last year. Be careful with the ingredients guys.. it's really annoying.

16/10/2025: Lovely atmosphere. Street side seating also.

03/11/2025: Great customer service. Food is so fresh and tasty. Was so accommodating to our baby as well

31/10/2025: A great find! The staff was welcoming. The food was delicious. At lunchtime, there's a €16 set menu: excellent value for money. Don't hesitate!

12/04/2026: Good food and friendly staff, good Italian music.

04/04/2026: Went with 3 adults and 3 children food was super tasty ,service was very good and the staff were really nice,if you’re in Ballincollig well worth a visit,highly recommend.

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.

04/06/2026: Great atmosphere, great music, staff really good. Even the beans for my nephew. Ye know I mean by that.

28/05/2026: Great food and for a pint. Good spot to watch utd or munster

08/06/2026: Quinlans is the real deal. I visited on a Monday evening about 7.30 and had to wait 10 minutes for a table. It’s very popular for good reason. I had scallops followed by Jake as a main and panna cotta for desert. I was please to find chef had kept the coral on as it is very tasty in my opinion. The hake was very good but I thought slightly under seasoned but I get that’s a personal thing sometimes. The panna cotta was also great texture but I couldn’t taste any rum in it but all plates were beautifully presented. The staff I encountered were helpful and polite and the service was excellent considering they had more people arrive only to have not enough seating. Some waited, some came back later and some left. They do have a list of specials each day and there is a lovely nod to the history of the family business and their fishing boat providing the best fresh fish of course. As you can see my bill was €65 for three courses and two glasses of wine which I thought was about right. Book to avoid disappointment and enjoy 😁

08/06/2026: Beautiful indoor seating. Outstanding service and great food. The Tempura Tiger Prawns were huge and very tasty. They went well with the white wine.