The best restaurants in Cork

12/04/2025: Had a fantastic evening, phenomenal food and service. Darren in particular went above and beyond for us. Could not recommend enough!

02/04/2025: We ate excellent steaks there and tried the different types of beer.

22/04/2025: Staff were warm and attentive. The sushi was incredibly fresh—melt in the mouth—and the presentation was beautiful. I also tried one of their noodle bowls and it was full of flavor, perfectly balanced, and super comforting. You can tell the chefs really care about the quality of the ingredients. Whether you’re a sushi lover or craving something hearty and warm, this spot delivers. Can’t wait to come back! Thanks Jan & Team

22/04/2025: The best sushi place in the city. Always amazing taste. Very good and quick service. Really clean place. Absolutely love it

17/04/2025: Food: tasty, flavourful and absolutely authentic dishes. We tried their calamari fritti for starters. It was tasty but could have been better. For mains we had their pomodoro chorizo and carbonara. Both were absolutely excellent! Service: service was friendly and quite fast. Ambience: beautiful and cozy ambience. They have a cute fishtank at the entrance which we loved. Every table has a small lamp which gives very cozy vibes. Definitely coming here for more

05/04/2025: Nice food. Went in the middle of the day so hard to judge atmosphere

04/05/2025: Me and my son who has asd were waiting for our bus home and when i arrived I went to the bar ordered a drink for both of us. We sat outside and I asked for another 15 minutes later as the barman was collecting glasses. He seemed in a terrible form. I needed to be there for my autistic son but I was told u know where the bar is. Sorry but it wouldn't have taken too much to put on my pint of Guinness and would have gone in when it was settled. BTW I was only having 2 as my bus was in half an hour. I don't know his name but management would want to keep an eye on it. My first ever negative review about a place but he's attitude was disgraceful

24/03/2025: Authentic with a capital A. We were the only non-locals. Horse racing on TV. Beer, chat, fine.

20/04/2025: Excellent service and advice when it comes to the menu. Really enjoyed sitting at the chefs table on the counter. We ordered all the snacks, swede and leek cake and then cafe de paris plaice and apple curry cod. Can't wait to return.

11/04/2025: The waitress was very knowledgeable about the food and gave some great recommendations. The fish courses were stunning, if you like fish, eat here!

13/04/2025: After a brutal 49-5 (England v Ireland All Ireland Women's Six Nations) we came to Orso for some food and comfort. The dishes were absolutely excellent, fresh and very tasty. Very professional staff, super attentive and polite. Highly recommend the lamb shank, fish of the day (sea bass) and pear tatin. We will return. Thank you for having us.

11/04/2025: Amazing food, 10/10! Everything was well-prepared, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The place is small but very cozy — everything is new, clean, and well-organized. Service was also great, with friendly and attentive staff. Waiting time was totally fine, nothing excessive. Highly recommend! Definitely worth a visit.

28/04/2025: A pizzeria that understands that more is not better.

08/04/2025: First stop on a trip to Ireland in this pizzeria/bar (the 2 businesses seem to be merged), with a magnificent terrace! The place seems very busy, the pizzas are very good and accompanied by beers from the neighboring bar it's perfect!

13/04/2025: Comimos en el bar y nos alegramos de haberlo hecho. Thomas hizo martinis perfectos y nos proporcionó una excelente recomendación de champán (así como conversación divertida y lo que resultó ser lugar en las recomendaciones para bares de vinos y restaurantes para probar en nuestro viaje a Kinsale. ) Echa un vistazo a nuestras fotos de nuestras opciones de menú y definitivamente comerás con los ojos. Todos los platos eran brillantes y ligeros con perfiles de sabor que funcionaban tan bien. Siempre pido pescado de monje cuando está en el menú y el pescado se asó perfectamente y reafirmó por qué el pescado de monje se considera la langosta del pobre. Una parada obligada para comida digna de Michelin sin ninguna pretensión.

08/04/2025: Tuvimos un tiempo increíble; la comida era excepcional, era fresca, emocionante y la atención al detalle nos sorprendió a todos. Ningún plato fue menos impresionante que el anterior. El pez monje, el cordero, los espárragos todos cantados del plato. El maridaje de vinos con cada plato fue cuidadoso y complementó incluso los sabores más delicados. Una experiencia excepcional fue mejorada por el enfoque, entusiasmo y experiencia del personal del vino y la cocina. Recomiendo encarecidamente y espero volver pronto!

17/03/2025: One of the Best Cafe we have tried. The atmosphere is soo relaxing. There are outside tables available, an indoor area overlooking the castle and there is another indoor area which i think is suitable for an intimate date and group coffee date. Kidding aside, the food is delicious 5/5, the coffee is definitely one of the best and the staff is soo approachable and lovely. They really prioritize the satisfaction of there customers. Highly recommended Cafe in Cork. They also have coloring materials for kids so they will be entertain and not to get bored👍🏻

11/03/2025: Lovely place for lunch. Good selection of gluten free food. Friendly service. Well worth a visit

29/04/2025: Had the lamb doner, very tasty and I like that they offer non alcohol drinks for us that do not like the taste of alcohol.

28/04/2025: The food was so good 👍 Highly recommend.

17/04/2025: I absolutely loved this place! The food was fresh absolutely delicious. The owners are incredibly kind and welcoming; you can really feel the care they put into both the food and the atmosphere. One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Highly recommend!

17/04/2025: This restaurant has something truly special – a wonderful lady from the Thailand who prepares incredibly delicious food. Her passion and authenticity really shine through in every dish. It made for a fantastic dining experience.

10/04/2025: Was in a rush last day in cork it was an amazing menu I struggled to eat number 3 on the menu and just recapping on my visit I did not realize there was moor to the menu the service was very professional the food was well presented the quality of the food was fresh and taste full it has a very high hygiene quality and I will make time to visit again and again on my next cork trips plus the atmosphere from staff and other customers was very welcoming and it was also roomy

09/04/2025: Great place for a breakfast, fantastic value and a great feed,Staff are very nice too

13/04/2025: Hayfield Manor was a phenomenal choice for our wedding. They absolutely exceeded all of my very high expectations. The staff were very friendly, eager to help, the food tasted amazing, the decor and cleanliness of the hotel are unparalleled. They made every effort to make our entire stay at Hayfield Manor wonderful. Jolisha, the wedding planner, nailed every detail that I asked for. John, the manager, went above and beyond in making our entire family feel welcome. I could not recommend Hayfield enough and I will never forget the level of service we received. Thank you to all the staff! From the gentlemen at the door, the servers in the fine dining room, and all the others- you are fantastic. Thank you for a joyful wedding!

10/04/2025: Hayfield is just the best. Staff is attentive and professional. I wouldn’t stay anywhere else in Cork.

20/04/2025: Very nice food. Service was good. We had 3 course meal with drinks we were just finishing desert when beverly the host came and said we had 10 minutes to get off the table the table is reserved. We took no more notice as we had our coffees ordered knowing we would be finished in bout 10 mind anyway. She returned in less the 5 minutes that we need to vacate the table we said we will finish our coffees and leave then she said that we're were 2hrs there and there is a 2 HR limit on the table. We said we are had a 3 course meal with drinks and never heard there was a 2 HR limit and there were no signs up. She was giving out to other staff about our table and that we wouldnt leave the table. We were leaving shortly anyway. We felt she was very rude and shortly after the conversation she dropped our check to the table. There were tables around us free and didn't see what rush was. It was a shame to leave this review as the food and service was good. Our bill was over €150 we felt we did not deserve this.

18/04/2025: A Vibrant Gem for Food, Drinks, and Live Music!** The White Horse Gastropub & Music Venue is an absolute standout! From the moment we walked in, the cozy yet lively atmosphere hooked us. The rustic-chic decor, warm lighting, and friendly staff made it feel like a home away from home. We started with dinner—the gastropub menu blew us away. The *Roasted Lamb* was melt-in-your-mouth perfection. Don’t skip the craft beer selection (the *Guiness* is a must!). Already planning our next visit—this place is a treasure! 🎶🍔🍻

13/04/2025: Paradiso is my favourite restaurant in Cork. The food is always beautifully presented and delicious. It's a set menu, so be prepared to spend a bit more than usual, but it's absolutely worth it. They are happy to adjust things to suit dietary restrictions or avoid strong dislikes. The service is impeccable - pleasant and attentive, but never overbearing. The atmosphere is perfect for a date or a catch-up with a good friend.

09/04/2025: Lovely restaurant, excellent food and service. Highly recommended