The best restaurants in Cork

03/06/2025: Staff were so polite and accommodating. Breakfast was delightful, tasty and hot. Will definitely be back

03/06/2025: Comfortable seating, nice environment and tasty food. The eggs are great. My steak is a bit overcooked. It may be because they are cut. The rest is perfect, nice sourdough, nice salad, and nice potato.

18/06/2025: Really loved our evening here, we had the tasting menu with wine as it was an anniversary treat, The food was really lovely, didn't think they could do better than the focaccia to start but every course was equally delicious, the wine pairings were lovely and the information about them really good too, Staff were friendly, attentive and professional. A must visit if you are in Cork but do book in advance!

02/06/2025: Best TIRAMISU in Ireland! (Didn’t have time to take a picture hahah) As Starter we got the charcuterie board and Halibut salad which was delicious and it is now my favourite salad in cork. I got the pasta w/ zucchini and mint, and it was a great surprise. Success. The other dessert, Pain Perdu, w a sorbet was delicious. Can’t wait to be back. Troppo bono. Grazie.

24/06/2025: Writing this review is making me want to book a table all over again — the food was outstanding! The classic lasagne was honestly one of the most delicious I’ve ever had in my life — rich, hearty, and perfectly balanced. My now-husband had the pasta, which was cooked to perfection. The sauce was a rich tomato with just the right kick of spice. The pizza had that perfect crispy edge — not too thick, not too thin. But the star of the show? The Toblerone cheesecake. As a huge cheesecake fan, I can honestly say I did not want to share. It was creamy, fluffy, and the buttery base crumbled beautifully under the fork. A truly enjoyable experience — the perfect fun date night. Highly recommended. ✨ Good vibes 💷 Good value 🍽️ Great food 💑 Fantastic company

22/06/2025: We had a booking here last month for a work dinner. The food was fantastic and the service was brilliant, even with the special touch of the manager having our table decorated for us on arrival. The staff are extremely friendly and the manager on the door is always very accommodating and helpful. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!

18/06/2025: Lovely service, staff there are extremely welcoming and talkative.

17/06/2025: Had the pancakes and scrambled eggs and prosciutto. Amazing! All super fresh ingredients, coffee was great too and the sweet treats looked so tasty!

13/06/2025: Exactly what I expected from a quaint Irish pub.

12/06/2025: Real old fashioned pub ....hope it never changes!!!

11/06/2025: I am currently here from the States for work. I waited 30 minutes until they opened up. It was well worth the wait! I got The One (no mayo and with cheddar instead of American)with the fries with skin on them which the recommended. Both the burger and fries were so good! Waiter was cordial and good atmosphere. I highly recommend Son of a Bun. Can’t wait until my next visit.

10/06/2025: This guy knows his food and he said it’s the best burger he has ever tasted

07/05/2025: Fantastic coffee and great customer experience at Ballincollig. So happy to see the pleasant brown lady with glasses back I thought she had left. Thanks all!

06/05/2025: Will always go out of my way to get a Box’d when I’m in the area. Milky Bar Matcha is the best around!

20/06/2025: Lovely tidy coffee house with Irish spoken by all staff and a real culture hub of the city. Seating available outdoors and also a lovely brew to be had. ☆☆☆☆☆♡♡♡♡♡☆☆☆☆☆

11/06/2025: I live near this place and occasionally used to go when Coffee Scapes was closed, but I really won’t be going back. The "chai latte" they make is disgusting, I tried it about 6 months ago and went back to see if it was just bad luck, but no, it’s awful, pure ginger that leaves your throat scratching. I had ordered an apple tart, which again, was horrible, very poorly made – it was better to eat a simple apple than the tart. The place is very nice and the atmosphere is pleasant, by the river and all. But the quality of the coffee they offer and the food has worsened a lot in recent years. It's better to go somewhere else or have something at home.

09/06/2025: As always food, drink and service was top class. Thank you again.

05/06/2025: It was ok. Nothing to complain about but nothing to write home about either. Probably 3.5/5 but I’ll rate this as a 4 as better to round up then down

28/05/2025: Delicious salads with plenty of vegan options. I only wish they offered real plates and cutlery instead of disposable when sitting in.

24/05/2025: Recientemente usé Ensaladas Amorosas para la comunión de mis hijos y no puedo recomendarlas lo suficientemente. La comida era absolutamente deliciosa , los tamaños de las porciones eran enormes y había un montón de condimentos proporcionados como extra. Era el tema de conversación del día y Jason era un placer tratar con él. Definitivamente los usaré para todas mis ocasiones familiares. Jason también me proporcionó equipo para mantener la comida caliente, que era tan útil en el día y quitó todo el estrés. No podría estar más feliz con cómo fue todo el día.

07/06/2025: Lo pasamos genial. Siempre excelente pro los últimos 10 años 😊 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5/5 – Great Burgers, but Bun Needs Attention Bunsen continues to impress with its juicy, well-cooked patties, crisp fries, and no-frills approach that keeps the focus on quality. The service is quick and friendly, and the vibe is relaxed and consistent. However, on my last visit, the bun wasn’t up to the usual standard—it felt underdone and lacked the usual texture that sets Bunsen apart. This change was noticeable and disappointing. It needs immediate attention from management to maintain the high standards customers expect. Still a solid spot, but I hope this is quickly addressed.

06/06/2025: Have visited this establishment many times and it's good to see it's still a staple in Cork. Good place to bring indecisive eaters if you're inclined 😅 Usually seated right away depending on time of visit. Good for a quick bite. Personal pet peeve: - Acknowledgement of 'tips' during payment: find it odd for a fast food to bring it to your attention about 'Tipping'. It's almost as if it's expected for someone doing their job, that they're already being paid for? Imagine applying that to every other profession. Really put me off from visiting the establishment and especially, if you've been to Bunsen since they've opened and their burgers used to be priced from €7; find this practice to be really strange.

19/05/2025: Beautiful and spectacular university campus. All types of university programs, great atmosphere. Activities both outdoors and in the classrooms. Impressive and well-maintained gardens. Open to the public.

14/05/2025: Nearly impossible to get a helpful or useful interaction. Or a clear and direct answer. I’ll transfer you to another department, who will tell you to email some other department, or to look on the website, it has everything. Emails take ages to get a response, are less than helpful, and usually a repeat of the above. Seriously, if the website had all the information that a person needed, no one would be calling or emailing. Absolutely ridiculous to think that all information can be answered digitally. There will always be questions that need actual conversations to talk through until there is an understanding because the person asking is coming from a different perspective or culture and something doesn’t make sense.

25/06/2025: My fave place to eat in Cork. The staff is wonderful and the food is tasty and reasonably priced

20/06/2025: Every bite was bursting with flavor. The food was fresh, well-cooked, and perfectly seasoned. From the presentation to the taste – everything was on point. Highly recommend this place to all food lovers! 🍽️😋

30/05/2025: Great assortment and rotation. Knowledge aplenty. Wonderful crew.

24/05/2025: My favorite pub in Cork! I love sitting outside and enjoying the view. The inside is really nice too, I love the decoration. They have so many different beers, I tried some but my favorite one is the number 4 (I always order the number, cause I don’t remember the name hahaha). Nice staff too ;)

06/06/2025: Dave and Betty have this place humming , in every sense of the word .. they create a real relaxed fun vibe , totally professional and total class .. Great food, drink and very pleasant service .. when anywhere near Cork , it’s worth making the effort to visit 10/10

01/06/2025: Great night of celebration for our college group completing our Diploma. Had an amazing night