The best restaurants in Cork

19/07/2026: Delicious Italian coffee and treats along the Lee in the heart of Cork. If you are lucky with the weather like we were, there are quite a few extra tables and seating areas by the river.

16/07/2026: Nice eating outside on a sunny morning. They delivered the food outside to us across the street along the river. Very fast and friendly. Excellent selection of gluten free and vegan foods.

05/06/2026: Еxcellent coffee, friendly service !

21/05/2026: I've tried all the bubble teas in this city, but the bubble teas (taste and texture of tapioca) here at Butter Bubble are the best, especially the Taro milk tea. The restroom is clean, and the vibe here is very good. The tables are small, so it's not the place for a large group, but it's perfect for students to study or for anyone who wants to enjoy their work with some sweets. It's not just the vibe that makes it great, but also because they stay open until late and you can charge your phone (well I think so, since there are outlets near the sitting area).

09/07/2026: My partner and I went here recently enough. We will absolutely be back again! We got the pizza and wine deal for 55 euro! Incredible value and we really enjoyed the pizza! The wine was really good too!

04/07/2026: Absolutely the best pizza I have had in years! The crust was cooked to perfection. We had the sweet chili bacon 12 inch pizza - to die for!!! Best pizza in Ireland!!

30/06/2026: Spectacular place to eat gluten-free, Manuel served us, he's fantastic!!

30/06/2026: Delicious food and atmosphere. Well done to the chef and his team. Another great experience at Nosta. Great service Evren... thanks to the chef as always pleasant.

26/07/2026: Lovely brunch with great service. Delicious menu at very reasonable price. Eggs Benedict with salmon was great.

21/07/2026: There were six of us for dinner. Four of us had their specialty spit-roast pork which was fabulous. One of us had the Pithivier and said it deserved a round of applause. All of us really enjoyed the meal and our server, Ash, was knowledgeable, friendly and helpfully adapted the menu to accommodate a dairy allergy. Staff were all friendly and professional. This place is popular. We went at 7.30 on a Monday evening and there were no free tables therfore woukd recommend booking ahead for dinner.

02/07/2026: My husband, 7 month old, my in-laws, and I recently stayed at Hayfield Manor for a short break of 2 nights. From the moment we arrived we were treated so well. The hotel made sure we had everything we needed for the baby, from the crib to a mini fridge in the room to storing our cooler ice packs downstairs. They also treated our baby as a guest rather than an inconvenience, which we appreciated so much, especially as first time parents traveling for the first time with our infant. We loved the rooms, the amenities, the grounds and gorgeous gardens, and notably: the food in the restaurant, which was incredible. We will surely be back.

16/06/2026: We love Hayfield Manor, everything was beautiful but the best part was the amazing service and blue bikes!

22/04/2026: Beautiful sushi, one of the nicest in cork we were in CUH for two weeks with our baby so we had sushi a few times and we enjoyed it

30/03/2026: Absolutely amazing from the food to the service. I forgot to take pictures of the rest of the food because we were so excited to eat it 🤣 very reasonably priced also for the amount of food we ordered and top class 🙏 highly recommended

04/07/2026: Kids love it. Very popular place. Drinks and food are reasonably priced as is the whole experience.

24/06/2026: I went to this gym for about a year. My whole experience here has been amazing, from the moment I walked into the building I knew I would love it here. My first instructor was Cathy and she was so sweet. I immediately signed up for a follow up class. I made many friends here and found my place. Climbing has transformed my life through helping me get over my fear of heights, building my confidence and making new friends. I would recommend this gym to every person I meet. The people here are the absolute best and the most kind people ever. Thank you awesome walls ❤️

13/07/2026: Had the falafel burger and veggie burger. Both amazing. Service was good when they messed up my order/bill and fixed it without any drama. Sad to leave Cork mostly for this place lol

12/07/2026: Absolutely loved this place, great to see everyone in the team looking after customers. From the minute we arrived, we were met with courteous staff, delicious hot food, very generous portions. The food was so delicious that I forgot to take a photo, but a clean plate is a good sign in any restaurant.

12/07/2026: The Guinness is to die for (better than in the uk). Lovely quirky bar, friendly staff.

07/07/2026: Grand spot, was there after the Cork City Marathon and there was a right aul buzz

18/07/2026: We booked this restaurant to celebrate my boyfriend’s birthday. The food was good, but the experience was disappointing overall. Our table was uncomfortable, and the indoor area was far too noisy. We ordered the patatas bravas but were told they had run out of the tomato sauce. However, as we were leaving, we saw the same dish being served with tomato sauce to other tables, which was confusing. Overall, I don’t think the experience justified the price.

10/07/2026: Wandered up from our vacation stay and discovered this tapas bar on a busy little corner across from St. Luke’s church. On this hot day in Cork, no one bothered to sit inside but rather on the sidewalk where everyone was cool and jovial. We only had to wait one minute for a table to turn, which was lucky as it seemed like a place where no one seemed rushed. We ordered chicken bites and spicy meatballs that went well with a nice rioja. Service was fast and friendly, and had the cozy neighborhood vibe that made us wish we were staying another few days so we could come back here and chill.

17/06/2026: Delicious food with large portions at amazing prices, the French toast was heavenly and my buddy who eats like a horse could barely finish the small Irish breakfast. Coffee was perfect too!

01/06/2026: Called in today with a couple of friends for an Irish breakfast after running the Cork city half marathon. Have nothing but good words to say about this place. We were greeted by a lovely man who we had a great laugh with. Food was cooked & served by him in a timely manner and it was delicious. He had us all licking the plates clean! I cannot recommend enough!

30/06/2026: I had a positive experience at Star Pizza & Grill. The food was well prepared, fresh, and served in generous portions. The quality of the pizza was particularly enjoyable, and the service was courteous and efficient. Overall, it was a pleasant dining experience and I would consider visiting again in the future.

25/06/2026: Super friendly staff and they prepared the food quickly. It wasn't the last time I have been here.

26/06/2026: Bagels were great, coffee was yummy and they were very kind to my 1 year old son and offered him toys while we had breakfast. We had a big order and they double checked it and it came out fast. We loved it!

17/06/2026: It was great to have a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel, in Ireland! Delicious. We were very excited to try this Cafe and we were incredibly happy we did (even though we aren't Boston Red Socks fans) Everyone was very friendly. I highly recommend a visit here.

23/07/2026: Great experience! The staff were very welcoming and attentive. Food was delicious. We were early in the evening heading to an event, so the early dinner menu (3 courses)worked great for us. It was a scorcher and bit hot but nothing they could do about that. Overall highly recommend!! Fish, chicken and duck all wonderful. Desserts too!

22/07/2026: Really interesting old spa restaurant space. Friendly staff and good quality food.Vegan and vegetarian menu very good and reasonable priced.