The best restaurants in Cork

19/04/2026: Very nice spot to go for breakfast/lunch. Excellent customer service.

18/04/2026: Have been visiting Bakestone Cafe for many years and have noticed of late definite deterioration in both food and staff. Today ordered pancakes for my granddaughter and coffees and pastries for myself and husband Coffees were reasonably ok. Pancakes came in medium size plate. Two large pancakes thrown onto the plate thick and unappetising with nothing else Had to ask for Nutella. She had been looking forward to them all morning and she cried when she saw them. Couldn’t believe any chef would allow something that awful leave their kitchen. Needless to say they were not eaten. Then you have people going around with a trolly collecting dirty dishes from the tables with no respect for people eating We were definitely not impressed and won’t be rushing back there.

05/12/2025: This time much better , I am finish 2 of their butter croissants and it was lovely .but coffee next time I hope got like before .

23/11/2025: Food was good. But you won’t stay long. It’s warmer outside. The back door is always open and the draft coming through was unbearable on a cold Sunday morning. Every one in there had coats on. Staff are nice but I’ll think twice before I come back.

01/11/2025: Food was very good for taste and value . Warm and welcoming restaurant.

01/11/2025: Delicious food and the best service. Highly recommend this place.

08/05/2026: Such a nice reception for us and our dog. Lovely place.

15/02/2026: Lovely steak meal. Called again six years later today, the meals were beautiful, fresh fish cooked to perfection. Would definitely recommend it better then standard bar food. Will definitely call back.

03/11/2025: Amazing friendly staff great value

08/09/2025: Delicious rhubard tart with decent cream and filling. Nice cappucino. Service with smile. I love it.

18/04/2026: Yesterday I got 3 pizza's .I requested chief to make one with his own choice topping but pizza should be very tasteful.he made superb tasty 👌 pizza for us

24/02/2026: Best pizza I’ve ever tried for take away. Plenty of filling, soft dough and lots of cheese. You’ll feel full for hours. Totally recommend

24/08/2025: First pub where you'll order your food next door!!!! Good fish and chips!!

11/07/2025: Beer garden is quite special on s nice summer’s evening! Pints are quality too

15/09/2025: Excellent local pub, great atmosphere

22/07/2025: Nice friendly bar just off the main street in midleton. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff. Music every weekend.

09/03/2026: Absolutely avoid this place! €16 for pasta carbonara!!! Where's the sauce? Where's the bacon? Where's the cheese? Shame on you!

05/01/2026: This is the most delicious Italian restaurant I've ever seen. The staff is very friendly. The portions are generous. The meals are very well prepared. I highly recommend it.

24/02/2026: Great little place excellent quality homemade food Great staff landlord very friendly

18/12/2025: Came in late after a long day of travelling and arrived in near closing time. They were very accommodating to me and my partner, we had accommodation already sorted elsewhere but we had some food here and it was deadly. Owners very friendly and recommend us sights to see. Will be back when we visit skibbereen again.

19/03/2026: Sum fryup..deadlyspot fpr a bikestop feed and relax

13/03/2026: We made a stopover here, were received very kindly, and had a delicious meal.

26/07/2025: My Misfortune to choose for. My lunch last Monday …. Batter cod Outside of 2. Floury potatoes the veg were dismal ( How hard can that be ) and fish was soulless . Why bother if that’s your best

12/07/2025: Loved the placed, friendly staff profeesionl l but have personality which Callum brings to the best to the lively bar, credit to staff for bringing custom!!back next weekend!!

10/04/2026: Fresh food, perfectly cooked and presented, served by friendly and efficient staff. What more could want. One of our favourite places to go in West Cork. Thanks Tina and Roxanne for always looking after us so we'll. Sean would be proud!!

06/04/2026: My brother and I went for a quick lunch, seafood chowder on Friday April 3rd. It was mainly cream and not much fish. As we were visiting our father who is from the area, he came in and paid the bill by card. The owner/manager asked him did he wish to leave a tip. My father asked if he had a tip jar. The owner/manager said there was a tin at the till and my father came and asked me did I have change. After we left, he noticed, there was a charge "Gratuity" He asked me was this tax, and I said that it had been a tip added to the bill. I wanted to go in, but my father did not want to make a fuss about it. I thought this was so sneaky, my dad is 82 and if it had have been a younger person would the manager/owner have pulled this one? Rachelle

13/08/2025: Love getting my lunch here, The new smokey hot sauce is unreal,

04/08/2025: Food was great and the service by Kate was excellent.

17/09/2025: Lovely breakfast here, food is top notch. Seating can be hard to find when it's busy. Nice children's play area by the toilets. Facilities are very clean and staff is are nice

07/09/2025: Lovely place to eat. The Shakshouka needs to improve.