The best restaurantsof irish in Cork

07/10/2026: This establishment is the best restaurant in Cork or perhaps Ireland. Delicious food, amazing staff and great atmosphere every single time I dine here throughout past two decades. Highly recommend if you in the area! Manager Ana is a hospitality superstar and will make sure you will have best experience possible!

21/09/2026: One of my favourites. Love the food here. Pre booking is recommended

16/10/2026: It is not typically in my nature to leave a negative review, particularly of a local establishment. However, a recent experience I had at On A Platter left me feeling upset and embarrassed. I would consider myself a regular customer, and I frequently support the shop as I live just down the road. However, on a recent visit, I realised when I went to pay that my phone, which I use for contactless payments, had run out of battery, meaning I was unable to complete the transaction. I would have appreciated being treated with a little understanding and grace in what was a genuine mistake. Instead, my items were wordlessly put behind the counter, which left me feeling as though I was being treated with suspicion rather than understanding. It was upsetting to be treated so coldly by staff at a place I visit and support so regularly. Unfortunately, the experience has not sat well with me, and I have decided that I will no longer be returning. I would have preferred to share this feedback in person, but I am autistic and find the prospect of having this kind of conversation particularly anxiety-inducing. I hope this feedback can nevertheless be taken on board.

29/06/2026: Great shop with a very nice deli. Staff are always friendly and helpful. Great selection of pizza bases, sausages and rashers in the fridge

26/10/2026: I came here for bottomless brunch and it was one of the worst brunches I’ve had. The vegetarian option on the menu was two tiny potato Rostis which were served completely cold, and a bit of salad on top. It was nowhere near worth the price of it. Staff were very friendly but slow to top up our drinks and we were almost always left waiting for them to come around again after each drink. It was cork jazz so you’d expect upbeat music but the DJ mostly played slow songs and the overall vibes of the room were just flat. The DJ seemed like he didn’t even want to be there. We came here last year for jazz and absolutely loved it but I definitely wouldn’t recommend it now

03/10/2026: Had the best time at bottomless brunch. Anna our server came over and really made us feel welcomed ! Couldn’t have asked for a better night !

24/08/2026: A lovely restaurant with delicious food. From start to finish a very enjoyable experience. The dessert was so nice I had to taste it before I took photo. I didn't get the girls name that waited on our table but she was a pleasure.

19/08/2026: The food was absolutely amazing. The best food ive had out in a long time. Expensive but well worth it.

18/09/2026: Irish breakfast not particularly good. Although the price was reasonable for the quality.

13/07/2026: Super simple food served with a smile. My only complaint was there was was just too much of it. We went back the following night.

23/08/2026: I went in there last month on a Sunday had a coke and my friend had a pint we had the one out in the garden very enjoyable with the weather no problems whatsoever ! We left after we had the first coke and pint !Completely different attitude today I walked in we ordered again a coke and pint and we were refused service couldn't give a proper reason as to why ! Mistakenly identity at its finest , so embarrassing and im ashamed of my living life ! We will not be letting this go , been accused of something that i didnt do that they couldn't give me a reason as to why we were been refused !

01/08/2026: Done here from dublin we had one drink and we where told no more By some bar man not very nice 😕 😒

20/09/2026: Absolutely perfect in all aspects authentic flavourful food, a great atmosphere, a great sense of family and community. The owner made us feel very welcome I cant recommend it enough

05/09/2026: Really happy with our food and experience! My food was absolutely bursting with flavour. Love the feel of the restaurant too, the decoration is very cute. Servers were attentive and polite. Great vegetarian and GF options too. Happily recommend to anyone

25/10/2026: I have been coming here on and off for years. Got a breast and a bun meal today, and the burger had wayyy too much bun, reeked of salt, and there were hard bits in the chicken. The chips were undercooked too. It was thrown in the bin, which was unfortunate. Quality used to be great but has gone downhill.

20/10/2026: Excellent food at great prices and very friendly staff. We will definitely ve going back.

24/10/2026: Amazing place if you're looking for the worst pint in the known universe. Absolutely vile Guinness.

21/09/2026: We had a ot of fun seeking the folk music scene in several of hhe pubs in Cork city.

05/09/2026: Came here to grab a something to eat and grab a beer. We got here at 4pm when google said they opened at at 2pm and the kitchen opened at 3pm. The bartender said he had just opened and when I asked for food, he said food was not being served. Oh well, moved on. Please fix your you hours and fix your food hours.

15/08/2026: Great night out. It has a food truck selling very big portions of food 😋