The best restaurants in Cork

22/12/2023: One of the best meals I have had in a long time. The food was beautifully prepared and served promptly. It was delicious and a very full portion. The staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. There was a good atmosphere. The music was a little old, but each song was a classic. Highly recommended and worth a try. Thanks for a great meal.

27/10/2023: Aroi has been a delightful surprise in the quaint town of Carrigaline. Despite my initial reservations in a smaller locale, this establishment exceeded all expectations with its exceptional menu offerings. Our recent visit saw us savoring the Hong Kong Chicken and Teriyaki Duck Donburi, both of which left an indelible impression. The Hong Kong chicken, reminiscent of Panda Express's Orange Chicken in the United States, was a flavor-packed delight. The Teriyaki Duck Donburi, equally commendable, exhibited an exquisite fusion of flavors and a generous selection of vegetables. Aroi's cocktail selection is a testament to their dedication to culinary excellence. The Espresso Martini, in particular, was a standout. Before our main course, we indulged in the Thai calamari starter, which truly transported our taste buds. The use of chili icons on the menu to indicate the spiciness level of each dish is a testament to the restaurant's authenticity and thoughtfulness, making it easy for patrons to select dishes tailored to their preferences. This level of attention to detail is much appreciated, and it genuinely reflects the authentic Asian culinary experience. Moreover, the staff at Aroi is not only attentive but also a pleasure to interact with. I highly recommend Aroi to anyone seeking a truly authentic and exceptional dining experience in Carrigaline. It's a gem in this small town and a testament to the culinary prowess of the team behind it.

27/04/2024: Really good and authentic traditional Indian cuisine. Served by lovely and attentive people. Had the Farahi and it was delicious

02/04/2025: Good Guinness what more could you ask good service. Busy.

24/09/2024: Really good food in a warm pub setting: the breaded hake I ordered was perhaps the best plate of fish and chips I’ve had in Ireland and my wife loved her dish of cottage pie. Great service, great atmosphere and good prices,

24/08/2024: Arrives au hasard dans ce pub comme il pleuvait, le lieu était bondé alors nous nous sommes installés à 3 au bar. Une soupe du jour excellente et deux salades. Accueil cordial et service rapide.

10/04/2025: Great food, in a beautiful location and served by friendly people. I recommend the burger. Real local Irish beef. Reasonable prices.

09/01/2025: First of all, staff are welcoming and helpful. Varied choice of cakes and great selection of freshly made sandwiches. Black coffee was great, which is so hard to find. Revisit!

07/08/2024: Really nice food, good atmosphere! Most importantly the staff are so friendly.

19/05/2025: I visited here as a family of 2 adults & 2 children . My bill was 75 euro. There were no starters included and the 2 adults drank tap water only, and one fizzy drink each for the kids. The price of the rice and chips is added on afterwards so if you don't see the line at the bottom of the menu stating that, they are not included ( which I didn't until we went to pay) the price of your meal goes up by 4 euro per meal. Both rice and chips are 4 euro each so it doesn't make sense not to include them as I don't know who orders a Chinese dish without rice, chips or noodles. So in my case the chicken curry went from being 16.90 to 20.90. This should be pointed out to the customer when they are ordering it's a very sneaky way of raising their bill! The kids chicken nuggets are 9.90. Again very pricey for a plate of chips and unappetising looking nuggets. I've gotten lovely quality chicken goujons on kids menus before for less than this price! When we arrived in the place was empty we were the only sitting customers so maybe this should have being a red flag when it was a beautiful Sunday evening at 7.pm and you'd imagine it would be a bit busier with people having a meal before they went home for the evening. On a positive note my chicken curry tasted nice. I won't be visiting here again and unfortunately I won't recommend this place to anyone.

19/01/2025: The food was fine until I almost choked on a piece of something like a wire. My friend also had chicken that was a little raw. The girl who served us however was lovely and the prices are decent too.