The best restaurants in Cork

21/04/2026: Food is excellent and great value for money. The location is perfect and kept very clean. Service is outstanding too.

21/04/2026: I recently had the worse burger and chips in my life at this dis Graceful chippe I have never eaten such rubbish a handful of burnt chips a sloppy burger the meat was justb awful never again I used to go here a lot and loved the food but it's absolutely a disgrace now at john grace chipper

06/03/2026: The food is good but the tiny portions at an expensive price spoil the whole experience. Very very mean considering 90% of the food is vegetables.

13/02/2026: I get food from here regularly and food is always lovely and fresh but when I went to pay it was 50c more than usual and I always get the same thing. I didn’t question I just paid and looked after and I was overcharged (i checked Deliveroo as well) I know it’s only small but I have found this recently around cork places they put on these little charges hoping no one will notice and it all adds up. It’s already expensive enough without adding secret charges

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.

17/04/2026: Great pub. Got free pizza one day and pool table kept in decent nick. Always a good vibe 👍

20/03/2026: came here for the "Johnny Depp Table Quiz" winner gets a free bar tab! did not disappoint! myself and my team "The Deppsters" placed third overall. Which got us two free rounds and a lego Jack Sparrow action figure! Absolutely unreal!

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 .

23/11/2025: Saying it's the worst coffee of my life is a compliment because I call it coffee.

16/11/2025: I really like the coffee and the pastries. I am in love with the lemon pie and the pistachio cone. The staff is always cheerful and polite, which makes the experience even better. The only thing I would point out is to be a bit more careful with special requests. More than once I asked for a cappuccino with oat milk and received regular milk instead. Even so, I always come back because mistakes happen and I genuinely like not only the coffee but also the people. 😊

18/05/2026: Food was incredible, drinks were cold and delicious and the single guitar player that was playing the night we were there mad with absolutely incredible. 10/10 would recommend to friends to try it out!

08/05/2026: Fresh tasty food that’s always quick. Very consistent

27/04/2026: Very kind people. Home made type of food.

16/11/2025: The nicest spice box I have ever had very timely delivery's and very affordable for what you get. I'd say there the best Chinese in cork

28/07/2025: Came to Cork to watch Michael McIntyre @ The Marquee. There was a food hall called The Black Market near the venue so we went there. We needed either vegetarian or a halal food. There was a smash burger place which we really wanted to try but there were no burgers left, the burger stall directed us to Dips. We were not disappointed. We ordered a Korean chicken dish, 2 x Malaysian chicken noodles and a beef curry. The food was fantastic. Good portion sizes and was very tasty. The service was fantastic. Good variety of dishes to choose from. A touch expensive but feel Cork is an expensive place. Highly recommend.

15/07/2025: The Massaman curry was very good and I did expect that considering the crew are from Malaysia. Other items are good as well and the seafood seemed fresh. One thing I did not like is the serving bowls, it is quite hard to eat from it. Hope they can change it to something tried and tested. Overall would recommend for east Asian food in the black market.

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

16/04/2026: Amazing staff, food was lovely.

18/02/2026: Quite a nice little spot, have been here for a couple of private events recently. Good service and reasonably priced

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!

07/05/2026: Best food and friendly staff I am strongly recommend.

18/04/2026: The food is divine and the staff are so so so nice.

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.