The best restaurants in Cork

16/10/2025: Highly overrated. I found this place in Google maps as we were visiting Cork and desperately looking for a quick lunch. We were the only people who ordered food at that moment, however, it took a while to get it. It looked like there was only one stressed-out lady at the counter and the kitchen. Tea and coffee came quite fast, but we waited for pancakes and omelette around 20 min. Pancakes were hard and cold inside and omelette with "salad" meaning rocket with two blobs of ketchup. And THE WORST: I found LARGE pieces of EGGSHELL inside.

12/10/2025: Had a lovely vegan sandwich here, the service was great and the value was incredible.

20/03/2026: My daughter Ava played music there with her friend a number of times. She is a very professional accomplished musician. She got great feedback from the customers who enjoyed the musc. The Kingsley used her and never laid her or her friend for the music performance 's. This behaviour cannot and should not be tolerated by this establishment. This is iny opinion is exploitation. These girls are now dissalussioned. This behaviour is totally unacceptable. John Hallinan Ava's Dad.

11/03/2026: Fabulous hotel! The outdoor heated pool overlooking the River Lee was a highlight—so relaxing with a beautiful view. Highly recommended! ✨

09/12/2025: Nice and pleasant place, the waitress was very friendly and the chai latte was very good 🤗

20/11/2025: Cool café right on the River Lee with some outdoor tables. Delicious, handmade pastries and excellent coffee. Friendly service behind the counter. It was very noisy during our visit because a large group of young tourists was also in the very small space... but that shouldn't be the norm!

14/09/2025: If you are willing to spend a bit more than the usual price for a breakfast, you can have a truly delicious experience here. Like chef-level type of experience. Not to mention that the place is spacious and luminous, the views are fantastic, the service is top-notch, and you can have a lovely walk through the gardens (and the nun's cemetery too). And learn some history.

11/09/2025: A magnificent location, very refined cuisine, and attentive staff. Try it without moderation.

03/04/2026: Perfect dinner experience, as always. Noticed some new menu tweaks made to continue offering gorgeous food and drinks at affordable prices, versus pushing prices on to the customer. Genuine neighbourhood cafe touch!

30/03/2026: We've not been back to the Castle for a while but it was always a family favourite. Delighted to return this weekend to the same friendly faces, great service and excellent food, fab vegan options too. Thanks Jerry as always

12/11/2025: Awesome staff with great coffee and the sweet treats are awesome too

09/11/2025: Amazing coffee, and the warm chocolate croissant, omg, delicious 😋

31/03/2026: Average burger, chips needed more time in the oil.

22/03/2026: The burgers are very very good. Fish supper is excellent. Solid chips. Prompt service. Highly recommended.

11/11/2025: Great food & coffee. Freshly made burek was fantastic. Super friendly service. As a bonus, dog friendly 😊 which is unique in itself throughout Ireland.

04/11/2025: Best place to go for coffee/tea, food or beautiful cakes.

14/03/2026: Excellent take away - some reviewers seem to think this is supposed to be a restaurant and are giving it negative reviews. Ignore those dopes, it’s a take away and an amazing one at that !

10/03/2026: Well done Miyazaki, spotted on shinkansen to cork

01/12/2025: One of Corks best pubs. Suitable for all age demographics. Decent live music and sport on the TV. Lovely creamy pints of stout too

27/10/2025: Great place to watch rugby. Great pints, service and atmosphere!

29/03/2026: They served us past serving time!!! They are the best

28/03/2026: Lovely staff, good food. My go to for meals. Must try on your visit to cork.

24/03/2026: Nice pizza & kebab house with good staff and delicious food. I often order from here for delivery, this time we were eating in, and it was a great decision

23/03/2026: I love this place I used to go here with my dad the food is tasty and the service is great and the lunch menu deals are really cheap which makes it 10 times better

08/04/2026: A mix of new flavors and new combinations to tempt the palate. From coconut milk ravioli to super flavorful tofu in sauce. Very generous portions and a flavor that never tires despite the large portions. Fast and attentive service. Highly recommended!

06/04/2026: Such a great place. The food, the staff, the vegetarian options and consistent quality, Koto can't be beaten. I've been eating here for years and I have never been disappointed. Jeff and Anthia run a wonderful restaurant. Top notch.

14/09/2025: Went down for the sounds from a safe harbour festival and had a delicious pint of Beamish while enjoying live music

11/09/2025: Went along for the trad session this evening supposedly from 6pm, hoping to play, but unfortunately it had been cancelled so no tunes fix for me. Not quite sure why- one or two other bemused musicians floating around. Nice enough pub otherwise though.

04/09/2025: So many savory options! Best Italian I have had since going vegan. Got there, given an hr wait, went nexdoor til she called us over earlier than expected, and she waited a little extra while we finished our pints. Kind service staff. Loved the fresh ingredients. My pesto ravioli with sweet potatoes was fantastic. The linguine were perfectly al dente and we could see them being made. Saved room for dessert, the strawberry hill was delicious. All so perfectly balanced, really. Try the appetizers! We got the socca farinata. My Omni bf and I (vegan) thought this was some of the best food we've had. Cozy, romantic, welcoming, & affordable, too.

31/08/2025: Love love love!!!! I'm dairy free and it was a delight.