The best restaurants in Cork

10/01/2026: I just popped by after meaning to try this for a while. Without doubt, the best pie I've ever had. Maybe memories of the pie shop in Birmingham share a place in my heart. I will definitely be back as this was just so good. The young lady who served me was so genky and sweet too.

02/07/2026: Staff are always so friendly and attentive, food is always excellent, great range of options on the menu, and great prices too! My favourite place to eat in Cork

16/06/2026: Excellent experience at Sakura Cuisine. The food was beautifully presented, with fresh ingredients and balanced flavors. The care put into each dish and the attention to detail, both in the kitchen and the service, was evident. One thing that made the visit even more special was the service from an Argentinian waitress who greeted us with a smile and a warmth that immediately made us feel at home. It's always nice to meet a fellow countryman while traveling, and even more so when they offer such friendly and welcoming service. The extended opening hours were also a plus.

21/05/2026: Love this place for a coffee and cake, great staff and a great location

13/03/2026: Excellent dining experience. The food is amazing, the place is clean, and the staff is very kind. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyable. One of the best restaurants nearby. Will come back often!

08/07/2026: I have walked past this restaurant so many times and I had not realised what I was missing, the atmosphere was beautiful and well decorated, the food was DELICIOUS and the staff were friendly and professional, one of the staff there seems like he was the one in charge, I didn’t catch his name but I like him a lot, he has a good humour which made us feel welcome and comfortable. Did I mention the food was DELICIOUS?! Every single dish was very tasty and the price was decent.

28/06/2026: I was ordering food a lot of times in this restaurant, it always was no problem with anything, but today I ordered delivery and after I placed my order, restaurant informed me, that they out of some ingredients, I didn’t mind to choose something else, but when I got my sushi it was smaller portion than usually, instead of normal portion 8 pcs it was only 5 pcs (it doesn’t says on website) and I had carrot in them, which is also doesn’t says on a website. I also didn’t get any chopsticks to eat. When I called to the restaurant to solve a problem they said that they just forgot to update website and it’s not their fault, man who was talking with me was very rude and didn’t want to solve it at all. They also send message that my order will be in 40 minutes, but instead I was waiting more than 1 hour, staff also said that it’s not their fault, because they were busy

26/07/2026: Fantastic food. Very nice staff. Great atmosphere . Super venue

24/07/2026: Great spot, love the carvery on a sunday. Good spot for anything including a match.

27/06/2026: The perfect cafe for something healthy for breakfast. It’s not too expensive. I had poached eggs on sourdough with bacon and tomato and a cupa tea! It was lovely.

02/06/2026: Ash was awesome here. Food and coffee drinks were stellar. When back in Cork, we will definitely come here again.

04/09/2025: So many savory options! Best Italian I have had since going vegan. Got there, given an hr wait, went nexdoor til she called us over earlier than expected, and she waited a little extra while we finished our pints. Kind service staff. Loved the fresh ingredients. My pesto ravioli with sweet potatoes was fantastic. The linguine were perfectly al dente and we could see them being made. Saved room for dessert, the strawberry hill was delicious. All so perfectly balanced, really. Try the appetizers! We got the socca farinata. My Omni bf and I (vegan) thought this was some of the best food we've had. Cozy, romantic, welcoming, & affordable, too.

31/08/2025: Love love love!!!! I'm dairy free and it was a delight.

14/09/2025: If you are willing to spend a bit more than the usual price for a breakfast, you can have a truly delicious experience here. Like chef-level type of experience. Not to mention that the place is spacious and luminous, the views are fantastic, the service is top-notch, and you can have a lovely walk through the gardens (and the nun's cemetery too). And learn some history.

11/09/2025: A magnificent location, very refined cuisine, and attentive staff. Try it without moderation.

12/07/2026: This was the best food I ate in Cork. The aroma of the food wafts into the street as you are passing by. On a previous occasion it was too busy because it's a popular spot. We requested for the dishes to be made spicy & it was on point👌. Fresh ingredients, delicious flavors and served hot. The mango lassi & mango juice was refreshing. The servers were very attentive. If I'm ever in the city again, I will definitely be dining here.

09/07/2026: We just had dinner at this restaurant. It was fantastic, the food was delicious, and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We were so glad we came here.

26/04/2026: First time here breakfast it was fabulous

02/04/2026: Great price, massive breakfast, lovely staff , couldn't ask for more

08/07/2026: Very nice restaurant in a beautiful setting 🤩. Very friendly staff.

23/06/2026: Ate here while staying at the hotel and we had such a great meal here - fantastic service from both Anita and Stanfer. They have a separate vegetarian / vegan menu that isn’t large but is very tasty! Ambiance was wonderful and overall dining here was just a joy.

07/07/2026: Yummy muffins very politely and welcoming staff

07/07/2026: Polite staff very warm welcome good selection off food ans drinks

14/06/2026: So so good! We've used catering from Loving Salads twice now for two family events & it is always delicious! The owner, Jason, is very easy to deal with, making the process super simple. He provides such wonderful, vibrant food, it's presented beautifully and looks so enticing! Looking forward to using Loving Salads in the future.

20/05/2026: We used loving salads for our daughter’s communion at the weekend & I can honestly say we were blown away. The quality of the produce, the value for money, the flavours & presentation were all flawless. I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending their home catering menu for any event.

29/03/2026: Absolutely beautiful food and brilliant staff.. Great value for money which is rare these days. Great portions and the place is spotless..

19/02/2026: (Traducido por Google) Muy ocupado hoy Pero vale la pena la espera (Original) Very busy today But well worth the wait

28/05/2026: The nicest place you can go, practically in the center of Cork. Good coffee, delicious fruitcake, excellent music, unbeatable service, and a covered terrace where you can smoke. The owner is a great guy. Ideal for a relaxing break.

19/02/2026: Got a ham and cheese toastie which was delicious. The food and coffee is cheap but lovely. The owner is a gentleman, can’t recommend this place enough.