The best restaurants in Cork

08/09/2025: Really nice cafe and great deal for açai lovers. An açai bowl (that you get to pick the contents of) and ANY coffee for €12. The açai is nice but not a strong flavour so that may be a deterrent for some. Coffee is good enough and they are generous with syrup. The toastie is one of the cheapest in cork (€5.50-€6.50) and it is nice quality. The cafe is dog friendly which is great especially if you’re walking at the lough. Would recommend!

27/08/2025: Great location for a chat and catch-up with friends.

08/01/2026: Great pub with traditional Irish music

06/01/2026: This is a lively pub, especially if you’re into live music—it’s definitely worth checking out. On weekends, it gets busy and energetic, with a great buzz. If you prefer a calmer, more relaxed evening, weekdays are the way to go. The place itself is huge, with plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, so there’s usually space no matter when you visit.

16/10/2025: Interior is dated. Coffee was below average, totally overpriced food too.. I won't be back.

26/09/2025: I had the coffee here and it was bitter I think they added too much coffee. I can drink strong coffee but this was bitter and adding sugar didn't help it. It is overpriced and not really high standard and a few of the staff look depressed there but the staff were nice I just felt bad for them. If it's all of them looking a bit sad it's usually the way they are treated by management, i know from personal experience. Edit: Excuse me but I don't care. 1 I don't go to Ucc, 2 This is my review of your café I have given other places 1 star your not special. 3 if you are going to threaten defamation you have to prove that what people say are false. 4 I never knew about you threatening a staff with a weapon allegedly now I regret ever going to your cafe as that is disgusting to have that as a rumour. This comment you made makes you seem deranged. I never knew about the rumours I stopped in and had bad coffee which is what I put down and your staff seemed sad how would you know if you ain't there. You have to things in your personal life. Get a grip not everyone is going to like your cafe

29/10/2025: I was very sad to see this pub go. Probably my favourite in Cork. Really wonderful staff and a great atmosphere. I hope the owners are able to open a new premises elsewhere in the near future!

14/08/2025: Hopefully the new management will be better.

10/08/2025: Didn't have food so can't say anything but the rob roy is definitely up there as one of the pubs in cork for all ages, music and atmosphere is top notch

18/06/2025: The usual welcoming craic..The big man was excellent with us

26/04/2026: INSANELY good food and fantastic service

07/03/2026: Sliced has been in Ballincollig for years and it was lovely. I don’t know what’s happened the place. The food is not like before and the service… Went there after school as my daughter had a play date. It was empty, obviously not peak time but they have a good deal on the kids menu of 3 courses for €11.95 with a capri sun. We got our food and then didn’t see the waitress again. I had to ask for the table to be cleared because literally no one came down to see how we were getting on or see if we wanted anything else. Then my daughter and her friend had to go find someone to get their desserts. The staff couldn’t give a sugar that we were there. Then to top it all off, I dealt with a gentleman named Gary who said he was the manager, he overcharged me and when I brought it up, he got super defensive acting as if I was attacking him, basically threw his staff under a bus, weird carry on man. Won’t be back anytime soon which is a shame as I loved their pizza.

27/03/2026: Friendly staffs especially the staff named mr.araf . Really enjoyed his company, also the pizzas are too good.

19/03/2026: Pizza fell apart the second I picked it up and the lads in there are the rudest take away workers I’ve met in Cork

17/01/2026: I’ve been a regular at The Cottage Little Island for some time, but my recent pizza takeaway truly impressed me it’s convenient and easy to locate Their pizza—especially the “Cottage Special” with pepperoni, chicken, doner meat, ham, sweetcorn, mushrooms, and peppers—is always cooked to perfection 🍕. It delivers on both flavor and portion size, making regular orders feel consistently satisfying The Cottage consistently offers a wide, appealing menu—encompassing kebabs, burgers, garlic bread, and more—at great value. The ordering process is smooth, whether online or in person, and their staff are friendly and efficient What stands out: • Fantastic, reliably tasty pizza and a varied menu • Excellent service—fast, friendly, and professional • Great value, with meal deals and deals like “2 × 12″ pizzas + sides” I highly recommend The Cottage for anyone craving a delicious, no-fuss pizza takeaway in Little Island. Whether it’s a quick dinner or a weekend treat, it never disappoints.

10/01/2026: Hadn't visited the cottage for a while but our last two visits have been great. Last time we were there we got the spice bag and a pizza. The chicken in the spice bag was lovely not hard crispy dried up chicken like most spice bags ive had! Was happy we asked for the sauce on the side as it could have taken from the spice bag itself! The pizzas are really good too! Not greasy or soggy like some pizzas you'd get in typical pizza joints. Would recommend!

08/06/2025: Classic local pub in a quiet neighborhood. We visited during the hurling match and had a great time with our fellow patrons. Ursula and her staff made us feel welcome and gave us a history lesson about the pub and area. Thank you for a great time.

03/06/2025: the staff refuses to serve because I'm not a regular.

09/04/2026: We stayed at the Fernroyd House when attending an academic conference at UCC and we couldn't have asked for a better experience! Tony and Avril were lovely hosts, providing wonderful meals and all amenities. The location and ease of arrival from Cork Kent was quick by bus and we were in a very central location near to anything we needed. I would absolutely stay here again in the future. Thank you so very much!

14/12/2025: First class accommodation with yummy breakfasts & excellent friendly hosts. Go there!!

13/11/2025: Cute little place with good coffee and good food. Service is fast and efficient. I love their overnight oats dish.

22/10/2025: Wonderful scone with a very tasty (probably homemade) jam + fresh orange juice!

01/04/2026: Absolutely amazing food 😍 At a good central location. Big portions for a good price. Shisha is nice as well, no tobacco of course so not too strong. Service was good and just a lovely setting in general! Came in with a party of 6 and we all loved our meals

26/03/2026: The food was amazing and the service really good all very fast!

10/08/2025: Clean, cosy place. Staff are very friendly. Got pizzas today they were amazing! 10/10!

06/08/2025: Always incredible pizza and service. Lovely staff and cosy atmosphere. The vegan cheese is delicious too! Potatoes are ok but I’d love if they added chips to the menu. The pizza is so delicious we don’t mind though .

13/10/2025: You have to go looking for this smashing lounge bar. Well kept bar, lovely clientele reasonable priced beer and a smashing pint of Beamish

08/06/2025: The most slow service bar I have ever experienced.In my life.Across continents.They clearly serve locals first,even locals acknowledged it.And it was not even busy.Dont waste your time going here.I only went as at a party.The service is REALLY slow.