The best restaurantsof irish in Cork

26/01/2025: This review is a couple of months late, with my apologies. We enjoyed a spectacular meal in November 2024 and I had wanted to say thank you so much. The pumpkin & parmesan croquettes were life-changing... the gnocchi sublime. The thing that made it perfect though was the service which was warm, enthusiastic and professional. Our server was unflappable even when the table next to us set their napkin on fire, and seemed completely uninterested in putting it out. We got an awful fit of the giggles but she was serenity itself as she saved the day. I would come back to Kinsale just to visit The Black Pig. The food was truly the best meal I've had in 10 years, maybe more - every dish perfection. The prices are a steal compared to the highway robbery that's taken over Dublin with largely boring, poorly executed food.

19/01/2025: Well isn’t this quite the find! So lovely we went back the 2nd night … Staff … adorable,helpful, friendly, warm, kind ✅ Food …. Fantastic … not your traditional sit down eat restaurant experience but much more laid back with the feeling of sharing boards/ plates but you don’t have to share if that’s not your thing! ✅ Wine … my husband’s idea of heaven … extensive wine lists … glasses available for all …. interested staff to chat with …. Suits me extremely well too … a glass or two of bubbly and a yummy pudding wine … all in all suits us both. ✅ Do book early … it’s extremely busy but they do have walk ins at the bar but you’ll need to go early … we were delighted. Thank you

21/03/2025: If I could give 10 ⭐This place deserve it! Service was exceptional and every bite of food amazing!

17/03/2025: Monk’s Lane is amazing. Every dish we had was amazing. Vegan option for every course which was delicious.

18/02/2025: Went for a birthday dinner. Service, food atmosphere can't fault the place. Food was delicious as always

16/02/2025: Food is always good, fast service and busy, booking in advance is a must Will return for sure

23/03/2025: Wish I had taken pictures of (and in) this place. Seems to be nothing online, and they do not have a website which I feel would help them exponentially. Service was standard, nothing outstanding about it. Only thing I would change is for checkout, you have to go to the bar and tell them your table number to get checked out which is a bit odd. It seems more conducive for the waiter/waitress to bring the check over. Food was great. Again, no menu that I can find on the non-existent website.... but I essentially had a roast duck with roasted veggies and Garlic Mashed potatoes on the side. Everything was great. Hadnt had duck in something like 10 years, so figured I would give it a try.

22/03/2025: Had a delicious roast beef baguette with gravy. Fabulous!

06/02/2025: Delicious food great service, highly recommended.

30/01/2025: There are parkings for parents and disabled people, high-quality products, and good service.

23/02/2025: Great spot. Had lunch here recently & it was delicious. Staff are most helpful and efficient. Fire was lighting on a cold winters day creating a cosy atmosphere. Love the decor. Highly recommend.

22/02/2025: Superb food, feta & mozzarella salad top notch, scampi fresh & flavoursome. Superb menu, great choice to suit all tastes. Service great too. Old style pub with fire lighting, it’s the dream. A definite stop off in future.

16/03/2025: The usual fantastic experience here . Excellent food and Cocktails. Great service despite being very busy.

28/02/2025: Tried this place twice. Gave it a second chance and wasnt impressed. The aubergine fritter was ok but very thin so it felt like it was more crispy grease than aubergine. The short rib was ok, nothing to write home about, but the potato was very salty. The baos were good. The burger wasn't great, too greasy, not much toppings, missing essentials like tomato, lettuce, pickle. The burger meat itself was fine but nothing great. Chips far too greasy, no salad on the side. Honestly don't think I'd recommend it. The cocktails are nice we had those before so maybe more for a snacks and cocktails but couldn't say I'd go back for a main meal.

21/03/2025: My partner and myself had the pleasure of dining here last Sunday. It was absolutely amazing. Everything was perfect. The rump of lamp was like cutting into a fillet steak. Perfection.🥰

19/03/2025: Our hotel did not recommend getting a reservation. And we went and there were not many people there at the time that we arrived, but the staff again seemed frustrated that we did not have a reservation. The portions on most meals were very nice. I had a steak that was magnificent. Some people got the shrimp and were disappointed.

08/03/2025: Alas 5he sad news of my favourite resturant was announced last week.i will miss it after 24 years of great food. all great staff and loads of choice .

08/03/2025: Great food and a very large menu means you have a great choice. Lovely staff too!

12/03/2025: Beautiful quiet location. Multiple courses, it is quiet pricy but it is more about the experience. All dishes were prepared perfectly and presented well. The staff were all courteous and very attentive which should be commended.

20/02/2025: What a beautiful hotel! I Had the 5 course dinner here the other night . Setting is beautiful. Food was delicious . Something for the foodies and something for the non foodies. As for the dessert trolley it was the highlight. Jokingly I asked for a little of everything but they do that anyway if asked for. All were outstanding .

15/02/2025: I was there for a 50th birthday party, but I have had many a meal there before, and was allways happy with the food I got, good wholesome food, at a good price.

08/02/2025: Went here for dinner with my boyfriend yesterday. The staff were warm and welcoming, as was the homey vibe in the restaurant, I believe they also have accommodation there. Bandon is a lovely area and I’d love to come back there for Copper Grove

09/02/2025: This hotel is really nice. All the staff were friendly and made me feel comfortable throughout the stay. I had dinner in the restaurant and the seafood chowder was amazing. The free breakfast was also very good.

02/02/2025: Excellent time staying here for the new Beatles Festival. Great food, cocktails, gorgous room, and class music venue. We had a great time, thanks to the staff and positivity of this establishment.

10/03/2025: We just had a fabulous meal in New Haven restaurant tonight.the food was outstanding.the service was excellent and the portions were big. Beautiful place

08/03/2025: Food is delicious and prices are reasonable for that quality - but restaurant can be very noisy - all hard surfaces, nothing to soak up sound.

02/03/2025: Beautiful food in a gorgeous location

25/01/2025: Great spot to eat, enjoy a cozy fire and watch A match.

22/02/2025: We had a fantastic takeaway lunch from here on our way from Kerry to Cork. Friendly service, and amazing attention to detail with our sausage baguettes wrapped in tinfoil to keep them warm for our onward journey. Lovely friends ladies. Would absolutely recommend the diversion off the N22 to stop here!

25/01/2025: Fantastic little cafe! Plenty of food and very good value for money.