The best restaurants in Cork

19/07/2026: Im not one to leave reviews but my experience tonight left me no choice. Delivery driver was very aggressive, blaming me for sending him to the wrong postcode. When he arrived I asked him to show me his delivery address and it was 100% my house and postcode. Again got aggressive with both me and my girlfriend. Not alone that the chips we got were more frozen then cooked. I have numerous photos if needed. Do not get delivery from this bang average chipper. Entire experience a disgrace

13/07/2026: Went down today for 2 milkshakes, the staff member on the drive through speaker asked me did I want cream on them when I said no. Went to collect at the window and 2 milkshakes were sitting there full of cream. I said to the staff member that I actually had asked for no cream and he replied "really" and said I have to wait for a new one. I told him I didn't mind as I'm allergic to cream and would have to wait anyways he threw his eyes up at me and walked away. He returned to the window with the two milkshakes clearly with new lids on them and the cream scraped off and I can still see the lumps floating in it after I told the staff member I'm allergic. I might as well have thrown the €12 in the bin rather than get an allergic reaction to it i'm absolutely appalled.

08/06/2026: Fantastic clubhouse, bar and training facilities.

07/06/2026: Excellent facilities except bar personal need to speed up very slow kitchen was very fast with food after ordering but bar oooh

27/08/2026: Honestly not impressed with the quality, quantity,and the price for the 4 star was nuts. I wouldn't pay that in other 5 star hotels in the same county which I have worked in and stay in so am talking from experience. Staff were great,no complaints there

20/08/2026: Absolutely loved The Glasshouse. The interior is stunning — stylish, elegant and very atmospheric, with a beautiful bar and great views. The food was excellent. We especially enjoyed the pizza and the cheese board, and the cocktails were fantastic — beautifully presented and very well made. Service was friendly and attentive, and the whole place has a really nice relaxed but upscale feel. Definitely one of those places where you can comfortably spend an evening enjoying good food, cocktails and the atmosphere. A great experience from start to finish. We’ll definitely be back!

18/11/2025: Very good prices. I've been going to akira for a while now, when I want some comfort food and something that is not that expensive and fancy. The girls upstairs are amazing and give you a proper japanese experience. There are some amazing dishes like the ramen, it's not that easy to find a heavy and comfy ramen like in Akira. Usually I feel Japanese restaurants have become something superfancy that don't make you feel like home. Everything is about the rules and about expensive sushi, but Akira goes beyond that. Akira takes the typical Japanese experience and brings it to your table for a really good price. To put an example the sake is something that goes for 40€ minimum in most japanese restaurants. If I remember right, you can have bottles of Sake for less than 25 euros in Akira.And even Wine. But not only focusing on the prices .Overall Akira has made me feel like the place to go, when I'm not sure what I want and never failed for a second. Thanks to all the staff.

30/10/2025: Delicious Japanese food, super friendly service, and a sensational atmosphere; for anyone who enjoys Asian cuisine like me, this restaurant is an excellent choice!

10/07/2026: We had Rachel as our server for our food and drinks and she truly went above and beyond!! She recommended drinks that were fantastic and we all really enjoyed her service and personality! Truly such a lovely experience and it was only made better by Rachel. Would highly recommend this place to everyone!!

08/07/2026: Amazing service from the beautiful blonde waitress who also made unbelievable cocktails! 10/10 would recommend

23/08/2026: Great big bar. Huge variety of beers and spirits. Live music at the weekend.

20/07/2026: Attended an engagement party & never seen so much unnecessary stress brought on the host by the venue. Complete lack of communication from the venue for weeks while she was trying to get simple responses about requests. Details changing last minute after no communication between staff about starting/finishing times for music, tables being reserved for other parties after different information had been given to the host. Very unorganised. Once party had been booked host was then informed that the music outdoors had to be stopped early due to residents this should have been reiterated earlier to her. To then be told you cannot reserve tables inside so people can go enjoy music indoors. Food organised from venue next door Ended up feeding another party that was also outdoors so more money had to be spent on food last minute? Just completely avoidable misinformation being based between staff and the host

22/08/2026: We had a wonderful experience at Sliced today. The staff was so attentive and accommodating with our 8-month-old and helped us know a birthday surprise. The food was fantastic as always. I enjoy their pasta and pizza dishes. Very likely the best restaurant in Ballincollig. Thank you.

11/08/2026: Big fan of sliced for its pizzas and friendly staff and homemade pizza dips!

12/07/2026: Not recommended if it’s lunch time and you’re vegetarian. This place came in as recommended so we went there. They were out of breakfast options (at least the vegetarian ones) and out of four items in lunch menu, not one was vegetarian. And it’s weird as it’s 2026! Having said that, the staff was good. Limited seating space and most were takeout. ----------------------------------- Response to Owner's Comment: I didn't see B&D competing with Circle K, but if that's who you're competing with, then sure! Ratings are based on overall experiences, and it's okay if you don't agree.

27/05/2026: Ham and cheese toastie is good, lots of a sweet onion relish on it. Iced mocha tastes good but the cocoa mix didn’t mix in all the way so it’s grainy.

07/01/2026: Gluten free food here is amazing. I've eaten here a few times and got something different each time. 10/10 no matter what you get.

10/08/2026: Best pint of Guinness in Cork hands down. Tom poured my pint, great guy and bartender. Great craic! What a legend!

19/07/2026: What's wrong with you to remove the sound of the world cup final 10min before the end??!! Completely ruin the atmosphere. Well done.

25/02/2026: Amazing drinks, fantastic vibe and ambiance, friendly bartenders! Nice quiet place for cocktails that are creative and delicious!

23/02/2026: Excellent cocktails in a vintage setting - very cute for a date night! No negatives, but it does get busy so go early!

27/06/2026: Why is the manager so angry??? Honestly the vibe I got was 100% violent. Wouldn’t want to cross her and WON’T be coming back in the future because of her. Scary 5/5. Vibes 0/5

14/06/2026: Great little spot close to where we were staying. Coffee very good, pastries are large and good value. Staff prompt and friendly. We sat on the terrace out back. Owners need to look at the balustrade at the top of the stairs. It’s in a dangerous condition so wouldn’t support someone’s weight if they didn’t notice it and leant into it.

26/08/2026: Cookies and ice cream was so tasty. Huge portions

20/08/2026: Brownie in the bottom of a milkshake that was supposed to not have any brownie in it due to an allergen kinda sucked, a shame as usually quite tasty