The best restaurants in Cork

24/02/2026: I ordered a takeaway over the phone for collection. The man asked for my name, nothing else. He said it would be ready in 30 minutes. My husband went to collect the order and there was 4 crashes on the N40, when he arrived to collect the order he was 15 minutes late, and was met with an extremely rude and angry man who gave out to him for being late and complained about not having a number to call - when that was his mistake for not asking for a number. Even though I love the food from Raj - this would make me very slow to go back.

27/01/2026: Got a lamb madras, naan and house fried rice for takeaway and I was not disappointed. Portions were generous and the lamb was tender and delicious. Will defo order from here again 👌😋

11/12/2025: Tadhg Crowley gave extreme high quality service would come again great hair love him ❤️‍🩹

08/12/2025: Went have to have dinner, excellent food and even better service with tadhg serving me. Couldn’t ask for any better

11/02/2026: B+B wasnt that nice p pie was only ok

29/12/2025: Chips are probably the BEST I've ever had.. the amount you get for €5 is value for money. Highly recommended

09/08/2025: Food and Coffee was nice. What was brilliant was the service from Jess ( I believe her name was). She was very welcoming and kind. Atmosphere in the place was nice and chill too.

15/07/2025: Nice place, plenty of seating, friendly staff but over priced for what's on off

11/01/2026: The only Chinese I'll go to. Satay is the best in cork, prices are really good and portions are unreal

19/09/2025: Chips were okay, warm but not the best, the chicken was horrible, and I genuinely cannot stress that enough it came cold sort of, and some of it was crispy but majority of the pieces were half soggy which is disgusting and I couldn’t eat it.

14/09/2025: Not a very busy pub, the food was mediocre and bland, service alright and general atmosphere friendly. The Irish Open Golf was being played and busy with golf enthusiasts.

22/06/2025: Very nice pub. Nice food and excellent friendly staff. The manager went out of his way to get a game we wanted to see on TV. Thank you longboats. PS they serve super quality beer.

27/12/2025: My daughter & I visited the Quays bar today & had food that was reasonably good. Unfortunately the place was absolutely filthy, our shoes were sticking to the floor. Toilets were disgusting & absolutely filthy with no toilet roll & when we asked we were told there was none. I dread to think what the kitchen was like.

19/07/2025: Excellent food, very tasty. Really enjoyed it 😋

17/01/2026: One of the best Spice boxes I've had.

06/09/2025: A small Chinese takeaway that's been in business for quite some time sends a lot of food to the North Side; some customers like it, others don't, but that's the case everywhere. I tried it and liked it; hit the spot: beef in black pepper sauce. The beef was good, and all the other sides were like fried rice.

28/10/2025: Lovely place, very quiet and perfect for a coffee break. The only thing to improve would be the hot chocolate, a little lukewarm for my taste — it would be even better piping hot!

23/10/2025: I ordered the Falafel Wrap- the salad and the vegetables were stale and when I informed the staff they couldn’t care less. Would never recommend. 0/10

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!

14/10/2025: The sushi is usually nice. The ramen is so bad. Sorry I hate saying it as the staff are really nice but no way would I return for the Ramen

28/09/2025: I ordered the pork and miso ramen, food was great and staff was lovely. I’ll be definitely coming back soon!

21/12/2025: Fabulous place in Cork. Our waiter could not have been nicer, the food was delicious & the restaurant was beautiful. It’s a hidden gem & we will definitely be back!!!

23/11/2025: I had a very disappointing experience at Sultan Café in Cork. The staff member who served us was rude and arrogant throughout our visit, and his behaviour felt unwelcoming and borderline discriminatory. Definitely not the kind of treatment any customer deserves. Thanks for the response — it actually proves my point better than my review ever could. Telling customers ‘do not come back again’ is shocking behaviour for a café operating in Ireland, where basic hospitality and respect are expected. Instead of addressing the issue, you doubled down with arrogance and blame. If this is how you treat people publicly, I can only imagine how you behave in person. I hope future customers see this attitude and think twice before visiting.”

10/07/2025: Very clean and tidy, efficient and polite staff, dividers in place and a good range of items to choose from.

10/05/2025: Great cafe, excellent staff. Reasonably price, good variety.