The best restaurants in Cork

14/02/2025: Very friendly staff and good service but food wasn’t good. Pasta al limone was inedible because it was so bitter and the tiramisu was frozen in the middle. Disappointing.

08/02/2025: recently visited Don gregorio, a fresh pasta spot in the city, with high expectations, but unfortunately, my experience was a mixed bag. I ordered the spicy pasta with guanciale, and I was disappointed to find that the dish didn’t include any guanciale at all. The pasta itself was clumped together, likely because it wasn’t loosened enough with sauce, and the sauce lacked flavor. For a restaurant specializing in fresh pasta, this was a letdown. On a positive note, the **mortadella focaccia** was excellent—well-prepared and flavorful. The **coffee and cannoli** were also highlights of the meal, and I’d definitely recommend them. One frustration was missing out on the **ragu special**, which is one of my favorites. I wasn’t informed about it by the staff but overheard the waiter telling other customers. It would have been nice to have been given the same opportunity to try it. Overall, while there were some bright spots, the inconsistency in the food and service left me underwhelmed. I might give it another try in the future, but for now, I’d recommend sticking to the appetizers and desserts.

23/12/2025: Omg , food is so gross . I'd rather die of starvation than eat here again! Absolutely vile 🤢 🔴 Large Sign outside says Opened Christmas Day !! Very disrespectful to Irish people. I believe you live in a country you should respect tradition. ( I miss Colin old owner )

12/12/2025: Normally a big fan, but tonight the two gentlemen behind the counter were terrible. Unfriendly, trying to charge the girls next to me for whole meals while they were each trying to order individual items.. Super slow. I just don't understand how I can be waiting 25!! Minutes for a wrap with 2 people on front of me. Way below the usual standard... Edit: After getting home and eating the food it was also not as nice as previous visits.. Time spent Vs Quality.. Not coming back. Ever.

21/03/2026: My aunt had her going away party tonight, we had to leave our tables because a family of travellers seem to drink here regularly and we’re aggressive to us. I’m still disappointed about this as it was our last time together. Edison was never like this before

17/03/2026: I’m in Edison very regularly and last night I went there and the bouncer said to me “19 year olds don’t spend money “ so I was refused entry. Never have I come across this rudeness from bouncers I was left in shock and will never be returning. A place turning down business is disgraceful

28/12/2025: The Farm Boy Burger was amazing until they changed the fried egg to a boiled egg, it just doesn’t taste as good and the thicker boiled egg is awkward to eat as well.

14/12/2025: I really love the spice cone and chicken cheese rolls. Only ordered fried rice with curry for once and they aren’t fresh, the oil has a rancid taste. The servers are nice.

29/12/2025: Got a pizza and it was awful. Tasted horrible only had 2/3 slice before throwing the whole thing away. Felt sick after it. Delivery time was decent though and earlier than expected.

17/12/2025: Food was cold, portions were tiny, taste was average

10/12/2025: In some month the restaurant change a lot. The last time that I went (6 months ago) was a completely disaster. But when I returned I was pleasantly surprised, the menu change. I will return

22/11/2025: If it were possible to give a –5 rating, that’s what they would deserve. Recently went there with my son — the Caesar salad took about 30 minutes to prepare, it looked nice but tasted bad, and the bread was moldy. In the end they just said “sorry” and brought different bread, and we still paid full price... I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone — for 22 euros you can eat something much better in any other café.

21/03/2026: It's a great place with great food!

02/03/2026: realy good food for good price they put in a lot of food filling up the cantainer recomend for all to eat here

16/04/2026: 1st off this is the 1st time I’ve got a bad meal here. I came in near closing time tonight and got chips and a breast and a bun. Chips were reheated and the breast and a bun was cold. Didn’t realise till I got home that the chips were reheated chips and were hard, crispy and cold. Chicken was under a light but cold and dry. Not impressed with what I got tonight.

11/03/2026: Best chipper in Cork they cook chips properly not like Bishoptown and Ballincollig

29/12/2025: The fried rice looks boiled and hard absolutely horrible, the chicken curry has cheap fatty bits of chicken. They used to be nice years ago, defo not anymore.

13/11/2025: This is literally the worst Chinese food I have ever tasted in my life. €50 for chicken fried rice, chips, a spice box and chicken balls. The chicken fried rice literally tasted of nothing, it may aswell have been boiled rice. Spice box had very very little flavour tasted like they sprinkled a bit of salt on. I honestly can’t believe how much it lacked flavour, the whole order was absolutely appalling.

19/01/2026: This location is rocking joes. It looks awful inside, left out sandwiches for what looks like hotel guests and is cash only. We left and didn’t eat

01/12/2025: Shocking food and worse service. Ordered from justeat and when food arrived we were missing one of the milkshakes. When we called them to say this, he first started off saying they only do take out so it couldn't have been them. When advised it was their address on the receipt he then said it wasn't their problem and that the delivery driver must have wanted it. No offer to replace. Food was stale and cheapest of the cheap ingredients

22/03/2026: Food was very poor quality and quantity very disappointing

24/01/2026: Lovely food, nice wine. The manager lady was really lovely so polite she made sure we had a lovely time 😊

01/01/2026: Ordered a spice bag on Just Eat at 8pm was waiting until 9:30 for it. Rang them to check in if it’s on the way and the woman on the phone sounded like she could be able for it. Saying my Food was still in the takeaway. Never ordering from here again. Avoid

14/11/2025: Top notch, ready in 20 mins and piping hot! One of the best.

22/11/2025: Gabriel and Stefan deserve the oscars!

03/11/2025: All the tables are dirty, the staff are chatting.

30/03/2026: Great pizza and really quick delivery! Pizzas were super tasty and absolutely loved the garlic bread and chip sides. My go to pizza delivery in Cork City Centre!!

22/03/2026: I ordered once before, the food was 3 out of 5 stars. I ordered tonight as well. I accidentally put order as pick up. I tried to call them and change it for the delivery, they didn't pick up the phone, until the 5th try, the guy didn't even speak english properly, he didn't understand me.

01/04/2026: Love the family business and family friendly atmosphere. Great customer service.

14/03/2026: Terrible experience. I went to get a pizza after a night out with my friends. I saw a meal deal for €8.50 which I thought was a bargain. They tried to charge us €20 each and when I refused to pay that price they cursed us out and refused to serve us. Horrible woman behind the counter, she was so rude and accused us of wasting their time when she tried to scam us! Clearly tried to take advantage of us and must get away with it frequently. Just leaving this review to raise awareness. Would not recommend if you don’t want to be scammed.