The best restaurants in Cork

12/10/2026: Highly recommended for anyone passing through! Excellent service, very friendly staff, and excellent food. Unfortunately, we were in a hurry, but the owner was incredibly kind and gave us lots of travel tips and advice on the area and the best route to take. Very helpful and kind!

26/09/2026: Nice family restaurant with a great service. Hidden gem if you are in the area. Worth a visit while in Beara Peninsula!

19/09/2026: Lovely fresh food, good service and a pleasant atmosphere.

30/08/2026: The best meal and atmosphere west of Cork City!! Wow! Couldn't recommend more highly!

05/10/2026: I just had the most incredible time wandering through the winding streets of this charming old town. There is something so magical about soaking in that classic atmosphere while strolling past historic buildings 🏛️. Every corner I turned felt like stepping back in time, and the vibes were absolutely perfect. Of course, I made sure to indulge in the local food scene because everything I tasted was delicious 😋. It is honestly so refreshing to find a spot that feels this authentic and welcoming. The locals I met were incredibly kind and made my visit feel extra special. I truly loved connecting with such pleasant people while exploring the neighborhood 🗺️. Finding hidden gems like this always makes my day so much brighter. I am already dreaming about when I can return to this lovely destination again. If you are looking for a getaway, this place definitely belongs at the top of your list! #TravelDiaries #OldTownVibes #FoodieAdventures #Wanderlust #HiddenGem

27/09/2026: This restaurant, unexpectedly close to the Old Head lookout, 10 km from Kinsale, is very informal and offers beautiful sea views. It offers simple seafood dishes and more. The service is good and friendly. It's worth a stop when you arrive close to lunchtime after enjoying the view of the cliffs.

03/08/2026: Lovely little cafe! Nice food, service, and reasonably priced.

13/07/2026: A lovely café offering various lunch options, with incredibly friendly service! Pleasant terrace (facing the street).

24/07/2026: We had a great night listening to live music and making new friends.

19/07/2026: Did not eat. But it is wonderful pub. Live music was outstanding!

10/06/2026: We were warmly welcomed and greeted. We spent a week at Rolf's Countryhouse and felt completely at home. The room was lovely and equipped with everything we needed. The property is very quiet, so there was absolutely no noise – pure relaxation. Breakfast was perfect. Dinner was also fantastic. In short: we will definitely come back again. Warmest regards, Michael and Bianka

03/06/2026: Our favourite restaurant in West Cork!

08/09/2026: Great coffee and really tasty food, well worth a visit

16/09/2026: Maeve long service food atnospher

06/09/2026: Excellent food Excellent service

12/09/2026: Unreal food lovely atmosphere and the staff so friendly

22/07/2026: Had a lovely fresh salad here today - Granny's Salad on the menu. It was delicious, fresh and perfectly prepared. The brown bread was excellent and the young girl at the till was very friendly, chatty and welcoming. Would definitely stop here again for grub on the way back from Inchadoney Beach. Outdoor seating area was great.

28/09/2026: Had lunch here recently had a toasty special and soup and partner had the same and honestly it was beautiful vegetable soup is my favourite soup and honestly the nicest soup I possibly ever tasted in my life can't wait to return very friendly staff very helpful as we also had a baby with us beautiful bar and spacious easy access with the buggy also looking forward to returning 💯

24/09/2026: A great place, perfect food, nice service and good beer Worthwhile to have a Rest here on Your way. We will come again. 👍🏻

20/07/2026: Warm and welcoming, great atmosphere, friendly staff and clientele,

28/06/2026: Great pub. Local people very friendly.

12/10/2025: Beautiful salads and a lovely variety of choices..bit pricey but definitely worth a visit

17/08/2025: Lovely Italian biscuits and coffee.

19/08/2026: Lovely pub and great staff. Great place to meet with friends

17/07/2026: One the best pubs you will ever visit, I was glad to call it my local for our year in Clon, alas we have now moved away, but I can't recommend it enough. A proper pub where you'll feel welcome.

16/09/2026: One of the best deli's I've come across

12/08/2026: In Mullingar, People who do Service to the public are respectful and Helpful , even if You are not A Local.

05/09/2026: Great pub for a drink and meet up with friends. Great atmosphere