The best restaurants in Cork

09/10/2026: Friendly staff, loads of outdoor space, pints were tasty and the pizza's place that set up there is really good too.

09/07/2026: I like this place. Friendly welcoming staff. Plenty of room. I didn't try the food in here so I can't comment on that

22/09/2026: Brilliant pub, cool bar in the centre of the room, two dart boards, and poker on Thursday nights. Gerry is fantastic and friendly, wish this was my local!

04/09/2026: It’s the first time I went out for brunch and left the cafe hungry. I’m not a big eater, but for €15 you’d expect the Eggs Benedict to have at least 2 pieces of toast. It was a bit disappointing to be honest. I’d been wanting to try this place for some time now, and probably won’t be back.

17/06/2026: Been going here for years. Lovely produce available to buy, delicious fresh salads, meats and cheeses to buy. Take out fantastic as well as dine in

30/07/2026: So much fun for a night out. Staff are very happy to give first timers any needed greyhound racing pointers. Bar well appointed with a friendly crew briskly dispensing pints. Both the tote betting inside and the gentlemen down on the track were easy to figure out and added an element of excitement to the entire proceeding. Exceeded all my expectations!

22/06/2026: Greyhounds race here and they shouldn't be raced anywhere I didn't go for racing I went to the summer show

07/08/2026: Very good very freindly very tasty smoothies

11/06/2026: Friendly staff, delicious smoothies

08/09/2026: Consistently lovely. Clean, great pastries etc., tasty coffee and the staff are excellent. Friendly and really good at their jobs.

06/09/2026: Great little coffee shop with plenty of options. Staff were suoer friendly too. Highly recommend.

29/09/2026: Very nice and cosy place. Friendly service ❤️

11/08/2026: Sara was amazing! She was very friendly, helpful, and explained everything about Costa Coffee so clearly. Great customer service and a lovely experience. Thank you, Sara! ☕️😊

31/08/2026: Quite a lovely experience. Staff were immaculate, so extremely attentive and friendly from the get go. Our main was out within the first 30 mins of our booking (after devouring the lovely pork belly starter prior). I had the mushroom tagliatelle which was very delicious but extremely cheesy which made me feel quite sick and I couldn't finish it sadly. My partner had the steak which he enjoyed and it did taste amazing. We shared a bottle of wine between us which was gorgeous too! €120 for two mains, a starter and a bottle of wine which isn't too bad! The hotel itself is very classy and the bar area seemed nice and was quite busy on the Friday night so we didn't stop in. The only problem I had with the hotel is that the ladies toilets are a bit old and could use with a refurbishment. Awkward layout and not a lot of cubicles. Overall, I really recommend Helena's! I would come back again on another occasion.

27/08/2026: Staff and vibe great but food poor quality, badly executed and overpriced, light bites in the bar top clase

28/05/2026: Came with a tour bus. Even though they knew we were coming, they were not prepared. The two servers had no idea where to take it. Only options for the pub were pizza or salad.

24/05/2026: Fantastic staff and really nice heritage establishment surrounded by nature. Nothing was too much of an ask and we felt incredibly welcome. Beds were comfy, rooms spacious, clean and appropriately equipped. Would definitely return!

19/05/2026: I was part of a school reunion here last week. From start to finish we were so well looked after. We had the downstairs lounge to ourselves. Daire was simply outstanding in terms of engagement and service. I am looking forward to a return visit

16/05/2026: Great place to arrange to meet friends

30/09/2026: Salted Caramel Frappé is actually a milkshake. Super sweet.

21/09/2026: Fantastic staff, great service too. Highly recommended. Great outdoor seating area too.

10/05/2026: Great spot, get coffee here every weekend and the occasional hot chocolate, would recommend.

09/04/2026: Lovely place great coffee and nice staff

24/09/2026: Best Indian food I’ve had in my life! Sooo good the owner and hostess were so kind. We had a great conversation and they have been in business 30 years. Highly recommend and enjoy!! Also they don’t close at 9 like every other restaurant.

17/08/2026: A group of us went there yesterday and what a joke!!We ordered well before another table and their food came out way before ours and when we asked why we were told because they didn't order starters and we did! Waited over 30 minutes for starters! They'll offer you poppadoms before the meal as if they are free and charge you 6 euros per plate!No sign of poppadoms on the menu btw! Waited another 40 minutes for our main course!Wasn't that busy 1 of our group actually told them not to bother after they brought just his rice after 40 minutes then his dish 10 minutes later,he told them to take it back Then on leaving trying to charge us for naan bread we never got! The worst organised restaurant i was ever at! The food(when it eventually arrives)is good but by that time frustration and hunger is on a high Ill never ever go back there,amateur hour ir should say 2 Avoid this experience

27/09/2026: The boba is really good! The spring rolls too

02/09/2026: Great local spot for good food served quickly and deliciously 😋

12/10/2026: Steak needed seasoning and the peppercorn sauce lacked flavor. The bread pudding was delicious.

21/09/2026: Great meal and great service. Restaurant is situated in the middle of the busiest area of Cork on Mac Curtain Street. There was a nice buzz in the restaurant although I found it very loud and difficult to follow. The staff were exceptionally knowledgeable about both the menu and the wine that they were serving, and overall it was a great experience.