The best restaurants in Cork

29/12/2025: Was in a couple of days prior to Christmas. Belting atmosphere. Had 3 packets of scampi fries as an accompaniment to the Guinness so feel the food rating is fair.

23/12/2025: A great place for a pint sitting outside on a sunny day!

02/05/2026: Delicious food and great service! The tiger prawns starter and the Nepalese lamb shank is a MUST try! Super impressive!

20/04/2026: Hari at Coriander Restaurant in Ballincollig consistently delivers excellent service with professionalism and attention to detail. He creates a welcoming atmosphere and ensures everything runs smoothly, making each visit enjoyable. His commitment to high standards and customer satisfaction is clearly evident.

07/04/2026: Lovely staff and quick service. Tasty food and pretty good value too.

10/01/2026: Nice breakfast and a decent cuppa. "Possibly the nicest eggs Benedict I've had" said the missus.

11/06/2026: The line was out the door, and now I understand why. Totally worth the wait. Amazing food, great value, and the Philly cheesesteak was unreal.

09/06/2026: I'd heard lots of good things about KC's and I finally got to try it recently. It absolutely exceeded my expectations. So Tasty and their menu isn't the same as most chippers. The pittas are so good! I'm looking forward to my next visit and working my way through the menu. Service is very efficient too, obviously there is always a que but it moves quickly and it doesn't take long once you get in the door. Took me about 20 minutes and was definitely worth the wait! Top notch takeaway!

12/05/2026: Food is good for a fastfood, tenders are good, but the best thing in this place is the staff, they are so nice and always smilling, they deserve a raise !!

17/04/2026: I’ve been going to Hillbillies for more than 40 years. I have always thought it was best value for money and the food is delicious. It was our family favourite takeaway. Twice in the last few months we have got home to potions that were halved in size. The curry sauce halved and coleslaw halved in size. When we got home the half pot were not even full they were 3quarters full. The price is so expensive for the sauces and for the sizes they are. We got food tonight and paid over €30.00 for it. That’s no problem when we thought we knew what we were getting and to us it’s worth it. Not anymore! There was about 10 chips in a dinner box. The taco chips were half a box and it’s a smaller box now. Then we looked and there was not much meat either in the taco fries. It was so disappointing for a place we always loved to treat ourselves to. The quality is definitely not there now. We find it hard enough to get into the premises and it is normally worth making the trip through the disaster that is Mc Curtain street road works and no where to park. To come home to half potions was not something we were looking forward to. I was trying to ring to complain and got through to what sounded like a fax machine. So I had to write this instead. I was so annoyed. I was wondering do others find this as well. Update on this matter Hillbilly’s have improved since this review and now the sauces are back to the normal size and portions sizes are better. Still no parking and it is hard to get into the shop. A shop outside the city centre would help majority of people who aren’t able to get into the shop. Blackpool or Mayfield, Ballyvolane or Glanmire Update 16/04/2026 We called into get an early dinner today and we got the most amazing meal. It was piping hot and so fresh. I enjoyed my food so much. The whole meal was worth the money. The quality of the food and the service was of a very high standard. The guy who served us was so pleasant and very professional at his job. I bought some more food for my son, his girlfriend and my mam when leaving and they enjoyed their food also. Thank you for taking my review and working on what I suggested. I believe a great business does this very approach. Keep up the great work you do. We will be back.

24/12/2025: Absolutely awful . Packet curry sauce . Quality of beef and chicken was so poor and covered in deep friend breadcrumbs . So disappointing

12/12/2025: The old manager has no manners & he is very mean . He should retire from hospitality… the food was ok

17/09/2025: Pat and the gang are doing a fantastic job food and service and courteous staff second to none

30/08/2025: Great place. Been here many times. The staff are always so kind. Great Full Irish Breakfast. Great place to have a pint. Overlooks the lough.

12/05/2026: Chicken club is amazing, lovely atmosphere and great staff. Such a gem

21/03/2026: Fabulous cafe. Well worth a trip. Quiet corner in Cork. Perfect for a coffee for people watching!

07/09/2025: Great location A must visit on the marina does not do food, just a few snacks Take away service beautiful location

14/07/2025: The best coffee we have had since our trip back from Melbourne. Highly recommend

15/12/2025: Delicious confections and a comfortable seating area.

28/11/2025: Delicious! A huge amount of deliciousness, taste, and cleanliness.

03/02/2026: There are some vacancies. The hot chocolate and cappuccino are good quality. The espresso is bitter, perhaps over-roasted. Overall, it's a good place to relax and grab a bite. Prices are average for the area.

02/02/2026: We ordered four different sandwiches and they were all so delicious. The Chai Latte and Cappuccino were great too. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans 😇

24/12/2025: Awesome tacos and great drinks at Black Dog Tacos! One of the few places in town where you can get really good quality tacos — fresh, flavorful, and packed with tasty ingredients. The drinks are just as good, with a nice selection that goes perfectly with the food. The vibe is fun and relaxed, and the staff are welcoming. Definitely a go-to spot if you’re craving tacos and a great drink in Cork! 🌮🍹

23/12/2025: Amazing food and incredible music.

29/12/2025: One of my favourite bars in the city - especially upstairs! Such a vibe here (quite small though so definitely for groups under 4)

29/12/2025: Always love visits here,great cocktails and atmosphere

24/05/2026: Best place in the whole of cork, Brian is so accommodating and kind. Definitely recommend

08/04/2026: It's ashame this pub is closing tonight because it is one of the nicest pubs in Cork City the food i had was perfect Heineken zero beautiful. Ok the service wasn't the best tonight but i guess that was to be expected with staff loosing there jobs. The pub was busy they were short staff. I really hope someone buys this pub. It has serious potential. Anytime i walked past this place it was busy it just needs to new ownership and management train new staff the food is perfect.

05/03/2026: Lovely restaurant! Great brunch!! Good dinner! Great cocktails