The best restaurants in Cork

18/12/2024: The place is beautiful with a lovely restaurant and bar. The staff were very professional, but not so friendly. I ordered the duck breast, which was perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. I also tried the Raza Go cocktail and it was excellent. Overall, the food and atmosphere were amazing. I can’t wait to come back and try more dishes!

04/12/2024: We had lunch here today and we’ve been so impressed by the food, it was cooked to perfection, and the flavours were amazing. I would suspect there’s a new chef since I last ate here 5 or so years ago. At that point I was not impressed with the brunch but today I am scheduling my next visit before I leave. Service and atmosphere were also perfect. We will be back!

05/12/2024: I went to eat with a friend, we are both Mexican. When we arrived and the manager Rodolfo noticed our accent, he personally attended to us in a very rude manner, he was despotic and when I asked him for an Aztec soup he told me “The Aztec soup is not Aztec soup, it is chicken broth, did you read?” I suppose he served us himself because as Mexicans he knew that he wasn't going to offer us exactly Mexican food, and although the food itself is delicious, the fact that he treated us in such a malinchist way means that I won't return to the place. The waiters are very friendly and the food is delicious, but it is not authentic Mexican. What is definitely terrible is the treatment he has towards his own compatriots. I went to eat with a friend, we are both Mexicans. When we arrived and the manager Rodolfo noticed our accent, he personally attended us in a very rude way, he was a despot and when I asked him for an Aztec soup he told me “The Aztec soup is not Aztec soup, it's chicken broth, “did you read?” I suppose he served us because as Mexicans he knew that he was not exactly going to offer us Mexican food, and although the food itself is delicious, the fact that he has treated us in such a Malinchist way, makes me not return to the place . The waiters are very friendly and the food is delicious, but it is not authentic Mexican. What is definitely terrible is the treatment he has towards the same compatriots.

02/12/2024: The food was excellent and reasonably priced. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Very cheerful decor. Great service.

18/11/2024: I can't talk about the food. Because at the time I went. The kitchen service had already ended!

15/11/2024: The waitress was FANTASTIC and so friendly. The bartender, Melissa, was also so welcoming and professional :) Great experience!!!

12/12/2024: Box D is such an amazing concept and idea: drive through or pick up and go. The lads here are super friendly and knowledgeable. The coffee is outstanding as well as their snacks. We have been enjoying their new Matcha lineup as well. Blueberry matcha yum!!! Definitely visit here and go for a walk along River Lee. It is wheelchair accessible.

20/11/2024: I never got food here but they have the best chai lattes I ever tasted

19/11/2024: Don't go often but when I do the food is lovely. They have lovely bread for the toasted sandwiches. It's very rushed in there though and cramped. Hence why I don't go often.

16/11/2024: Great Bakery with a lot of variety friendly staff only a small drawback and that's poor parking but that's not really an issue if your just collecting might take a couple of drive by's

02/12/2024: the food was in no way worth the price. 22 euros for carbonara is a scam. It's very crowded and you can see the dirty kitchen and cooks without uniforms or headgear. unacceptable behavior in the open kitchen. and the Italian owners speak excellent Arabic 😅

01/12/2024: We booked a table for lunch at 14:00 for 6 people table Everything was okay the food it's was very good but in the end one server came to the table at 15 40 saying that we have to leave because they are under pressure . We pay a bill for 307.67 € and they charge us 28€ for service because the add a 10% straight away in the bill for the tips . They not even live you decide to give a tips to then they just put in the bill even if you don't want to pay a tip they will charge you . And i think is no fair to do this i feel like i don't have choice because they want as to pay a 10 % extra by the face . The server told me that we didn't book a table which is not true because we called before to book the table and he told me like i said to as to leave at 16 :00 because they are more people waiting at 16:00 and he said to me that if we book a table before it's a different history then we can stay more time but we booked before so i don't know what he is talking about but i really don't like the way that he just push as to go from the table . Definitely i will not come back to this place because the way that they charge you obligatory for a money that is a option to pay for the costumer . And then for the old server that he didn't deal with us and came to tell as to go i think is so unfair .

04/12/2024: Best breakfast burrito I've had since leaving southern California 10 years ago.

30/11/2024: Must say pleasantly surprised, garden centre looked well , Cafe was homely ( weather was good , so no need for heating on) .. Food selection was unusual but very nice ( quite filling tbh ) .. well worth paying the extra few 💶 .. ..

08/12/2024: In all honesty this should be called Great for the Soul! Amazing food, impeccable service and just a lovely place to eat. Will definitely be back, infact it's the kind of place that would give you a reason to return to Ballincollig.

22/11/2024: Amazing food and great coffee! Would recommend the French toast

04/12/2024: They have a pleasant lunch eith upbeat vibe. Great if you're waljing through the city centre. Coffee as very good.

28/11/2024: Ordered the halloumi toast with poached egg - it's a bit messy/hard to eat but it's delicious!

13/12/2024: Fabulous as always, love the beers on offer and the atmosphere is so lovely

06/12/2024: Reminiscing about our time here back in October of this year (2024). Thank you again so much for the cozy atmosphere, wonderful conversations, and absolutely lovely beverages and memories. Sincerely, Ryan and Megan (the two grateful nurses from Chicago). Hope to see you guys again soon :)

22/11/2024: It is a busy place but worth the wait.... the coffee was gorgeous... staff were friendly.

31/10/2024: Such lovely pleasant happy staff here. It goes well with the great coffee. 10 out of 10

13/12/2024: Recibido con una sonrisa en la puerta - menú a un precio razonable que tenía todos los alérgenos declarados para que pudiera encontrar algo sin lácteos (pollo chile) Las porciones incluyen una generosa proporción de carne Lo recomendaría!

29/11/2024: Very good service and good food, one of my favourite place to eat in cork city.

01/12/2024: My wife and I popped in here for breakfast during our day trip to Cork yesterday, and the food was excellent. I particularly enjoyed the mini breakfast with extra white puddings. On a damp day, this cosy, warm café was the perfect retreat. The staff provided excellent service throughout—helpful and friendly. The only disappointment was that they were fully booked for evening meals that night, but we’ll definitely book in advance for our next visit.

16/11/2024: This is a dinner review. You go there when there are no seats available at Irish pubs. Don't. No Guinness here. Miserable. Truth be told, their mushroom pasta is not bad. But no Guinness Is a one start )

08/12/2024: Go every December with my son for take away hot chocolates. First time we've had a bad experience. There was very little chocolate in the drink and what was in there tasted burnt. I don't think we'll be back again

12/11/2024: I’m addicted to their Chai Latte and Himalayan salt caramels! 🥰

16/10/2024: Cracking little bar and great price for a pint

21/07/2024: Best pub in Cork! Fantastic pints, great atmosphere, a proper traditional Irish pub 🍻