The best restaurants in Cork

04/09/2026: I love the place so nice and teste i had chicken wings it was crispy nice 😊 And Customer service was good amine nice Fella

03/09/2026: Billal is amazing such good customer service and quick food

18/09/2026: I was there for the third time two weeks ago, and they never cease to amaze me, especially with the service, and of course, the excellent food, as always. It's by far my favorite restaurant in the city.

18/09/2026: I have had dinner in this restaurant on a number of occasions. The food is consistently excellent and the staff are so friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. It is also very clear from the menu that those with food intolerance are very well catered for. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

17/09/2026: I was in Cork with my wife for the weekend, we were in the Welcome a few times and I’d say it’s a great wee pub. The beamish was fantastic, locals very friendly as were the bar staff. Couldn’t recommend the place enough and should I return to Cork it will be my first port of call.

16/09/2026: Brilliant,had my pint as I walked in

27/09/2026: One of the best experiences with Brazilian food I've ever had, with many awesome options of well-seasoned meal which reminds me my mother's food. Very recommended

19/09/2026: Fernando gets a 10 out of 10!!!! The food was perfect. We loved everything.

07/09/2026: We had the best meal at the Glass Curtain for our anniversary! We were sat right in front of the kitchen and watched the staff meticulously prepare every plate. The tasting menu was so interesting and delicious (we’re still thinking of the smoked tomato days later!) and we loved the wine pairing! We were able to sample wines we wouldn’t have otherwise chosen. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone traveling to Cork.

03/09/2026: Just back from an amazing experience at The Glass Curtain, seated at the bar with some American visitors and, together, we learned so much about the menu, local producers and ingredients -food and drinks! The food was absolutely spectacular and the recommended wine pairings were excellent. Tom is an absolute gem behind the bar, so friendly and knowledgeable, whatever he is being paid they need to double it! Definitely coming back when I’m in Cork next, best meal I’ve had in ages and great fun with it.

05/10/2026: I had a really great experience with Star Pizza and Grill and would definitely recommend them. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, full of flavour, and prepared really well. The pizza was especially impressive — perfectly cooked with generous toppings, plenty of cheese and sauce, and a really satisfying taste. You can tell they put effort into both the quality and presentation of their food. The fries were also excellent — nicely seasoned, tasty, and a perfect addition to the meal. What made the experience even better was the customer service. The staff were extremely friendly, welcoming, and polite. They made us feel genuinely appreciated as customers, and that kind of service makes a big difference. Overall, I am very satisfied with everything — the food quality, taste, portions, pizza, fries, and especially the friendly service. It is always nice to find a place where you receive delicious food along with such warm and respectful customer service. Thank you to everyone at Star Pizza and Grill for the wonderful food and hospitality. Keep up the great work! I will definitely be happy to order from you again and recommend you to others. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

05/10/2026: Good experience high-quality of pizza you can find here

24/07/2026: Couldn't fault this place , if you have to wait for a table it's worth it.

21/07/2026: Lovely place, food was very tasty, nice relaxed atmosphere

14/08/2026: We stayed for 2 nights in the one of the lodges on the resort ( with a family of 8, 6 adults and 2 kids) there is plenty to do on the resort walks, golf, spa swimming pool, and Fota wildlife park itself. Would highly recommend it if you are thinking about it. Close by there is the Elm tree restaurant Brambley lodge cafe and Cobh is only a short 10 minute drive where you have plenty more activities to do, pleasant stay and if we are doing this type of holiday again we will be back

28/07/2026: Beautiful hotel with spacious and comfortable rooms. It is a little outside of Cork, which makes for a relaxing and quiet stay. We enjoyed our time here, and the team at the hotel were welcoming.

16/09/2026: I ordered the green curry with duck. The richness of the coconut milk and the perfectly balanced flavors—a blend of Thai and European influences—were excellent.🍛🍛😋😋💗💗

15/09/2026: Warm friendly staff. Ordered Sambal Hake. Excellent!!!

07/07/2026: A new Pub here for a while now seems doing well due the location be in city centre be just around the corner the famous street for food, and não posso deixar de falar do/a barman’s here in paladar they are very friendly, professional and never see no one person inside very drunk probably because I was there a couple times only, but is a pub very respectful, far my view seeing and the people felling good they keep coming back, congratulations for the good work and amazing service.

28/06/2026: Absolutely stunning restaurant in Cork city. Paladar has a diverse range of cocktails which certainly do not disappoint. The food is bursting with flavour and is perfect for sharing. Service was fantastic, everybody was very welcoming and friendly. Definitely will be back!

12/09/2026: Ordered the Special Seafood Pasta, delicious and pleasantly surprised on the delivery! Our waiter Chris friendly and had us laughing . We have a new cousin across the Atlantic Ocean!

12/09/2026: The food, atmosphere and service were fab. Chris is great craic, I’ll definitely be coming back!

09/09/2026: Great coffee and food, fab atmosphere and the riverside seats are a welcome sun trap ☀️ ☕️

05/09/2026: Staff are incredible here. So friendly!! Highly recommend.

21/09/2026: Absolutely delicious duck, perfectly crispy on the outside and simply melting on your tongue. The personnel is exceptionally friendly and the atmosphere is pleasant. Not too expensive either.

06/09/2026: Was invited to a 50th to the Cornstore recently. Booking was for 8.15pm but they werent ready for us until 840pm. A drinks order was taken at the door where lots of people were waiting and we headed up stairs. Our food order was taken around 9.15pm, an hour after our booking. My order was good but my husbands prawn starter had too much chilli and he coughed a bit too much. The room was really noisy and hectic. Maybe they were understaffed, who knows but a less than satisfactory visit to the Cornstore.

22/08/2026: Lovely place with the autentic Spanish feel

13/08/2026: I really wanted to love St. Luke’s Wine Tavern as we had heard such good things, but unfortunately our experience didn’t live up to our expectations. We ordered a few picky bits, including the croquettes, which had a strange taste to them. The mozzarella sticks were also disappointing — they were a special, but unfortunately tasted and had the texture of something that had been frozen. The spicy meatballs were okay, but nothing particularly memorable. I also ordered an Aperol Spritz, but the measurements seemed completely off. It was extremely bright orange and didn’t taste right at all. I asked for some extra soda water, but unfortunately it didn’t make much difference and I couldn’t drink it. We didn’t make a complaint on the night as it was busy (ish) and we’re not really the type to make a fuss, but overall we left feeling quite disappointed. It’s a shame as we had such high expectations and were really looking forward to it.

24/05/2026: Got treated with zero respect at all by the polish female waiter in springboard ,very ignorant to me and my partner, wouldn’t give any time to have a look at the menu and food quality was very very average 😂Didn’t even get offered any water but every other table did which we were completely judge by our age because we looked young would never be recommended to anybody who has money for nearly a 5 star hotel it’s a joke the way we got treated. If you are looking for a nice and respectful place to eat then don’t choose this location 😅

18/05/2026: Not too far from Cork city centre stands a beautiful hotel on the banks of the river. Rooms are of a good size, clean and beds are very comfortable. Staff are lovely, professional and pleasant, and they can only bested by the food served. Everything from the goats cheese tartlet through to the incredible beef mains was nothing short of exceptional. To top it all off, a trip to the spa, including the outdoor heated (really warm) swimming pool. Overall, a really pleasant experience, and worth every moment.