Must-see restaurants in Cork City

  • Nash 19

    Cork City

    A superb bistro and deli where locally sourced food is honoured at breakfast and lunch, either sit-in or take away. Fresh scones draw crowds early; daily…

  • Paradiso

    Cork City

    A contender for best restaurant in town of any genre, Paradiso serves contemporary vegetarian dishes, including vegan fare: how about corn pancakes filled…

  • Farmgate Cafe

    Cork City

    An unmissable experience at the heart of the English Market, the Farmgate is perched on a balcony overlooking the food stalls below, the source of all…

  • Market Lane

    Cork City

    It’s always hopping at this bright corner bistro. The menu is broad and hearty, changing to reflect what’s fresh at the English Market: perhaps roast hake…

  • The facade of Tara's Tea Rooms

    Tara's Tea Room

    Cork City

    You’ll search long and hard to find a cuter cafe in Ireland than this place. The vintage decor manages to be kitsch yet charming and food is served on…

  • Inside Feed Your Senses is a small dining room with a homely atmosphere,

    Feed Your Senses

    Cork City

    This tiny tapas restaurant may be a bit cramped and cluttered but that only adds to the sense you're getting a home-cooked meal made with love. A great…

  • Miyazaki

    Cork City

    Here's something you don't see every day – a takeaway food joint run by a Michelin-starred chef! You can sample Takashi Miyazaki's superb dishes – the…

  • Ichigo Ichie

    Cork City

    More theatre than restaurant, this bold venture by chef Takashi Miyazaki immerses diners in the art and craft of Japanese kappou cuisine – an elaborate…

  • Liberty Grill

    Cork City

    A gleaming white outpost on an otherwise drab street of brick facades, the Liberty Grill is popular for its locally sourced menu of crowd pleasers, such…

  • Orso serves food with a Lebanese twist.

    Orso

    Cork City

    Cross your fingers to get a table at this tiny restaurant as they don’t take bookings. Its menu – full of fresh Irish ingredients cooked with a…

  • The door to Fellini.

    Fellini Cafe

    Cork City

    This beloved movie-themed cafe, formerly the foyer of a cinema, is decorated in an odd mix of homey comfort and French bohemian elegance. Take your pick…

  • Staff serve up colourful salads at Rocket Man.

    Rocket Man

    Cork City

    Mouth-watering seasonal food sourced from local farmers and merchants. Take your pick from colourful salads, unusual falafel creations, gluten-free…

  • Jacques Restaurant

    Cork City

    The Barry sisters draw on a terrific network of local suppliers built up over three decades to help them provide the freshest Cork food cooked simply,…

  • Gourmet Burger Bistro

    Cork City

    At this chic, minimalist spot, organic burgers span the globe: from Asian (tandoori lamb with raita) to Middle Eastern (falafel burger with rocket and…

  • Filter

    Cork City

    The quintessential Cork espresso bar, Filter is a carefully curated shrine to coffee nerdery, from the rough-and-ready retro decor to the highly…

  • Electric

    Cork City

    The market-sourced menu at this transformed art deco bank runs from seafood chowder to succulent steaks. There's a rustic Mediterranean-style fish bar too…

  • Crawford Gallery Cafe

    Cork City

    An attractive neoclassical room at the back of the city art gallery houses this top-notch cafe. It is managed by the good people from Ballymaloe, which…

  • Les Gourmandises

    Cork City

    Remember those beautiful fresh fish you saw in the English Market? Many of them end up at this cute little restaurant that will remind you of that perfect…

  • Idaho Café

    Cork City

    It looks like a traditional old caff from the outside, but you'll find all sorts of creative takes on Irish standards here, from potato bake with Gubbeen…

  • Strasbourg Goose

    Cork City

    There's a French accent alongside the broad Irish brogue here, with everything from prime Irish sirloin to Cork coast mussels given a Gallic twist,…

  • Quay Co-op

    Cork City

    Flying the flag for alternative Cork, this cafeteria offers a range of self-service vegetarian dishes, all organic, including big breakfasts and rib…

  • Cork Coffee Roasters

    Cork City

    In this foodiest of foodie towns it's not surprising to find a cafe run by artisan coffee roasters. The brew on offer in this cute and often crowded…

  • Bobo Cafe

    Cork City

    This above-par museum cafe enjoys the sylvan surrounds of the university grounds, and serves a broad-ranging menu – from brunch to beef goulash, salads,…

  • The outside of White Rabbit as seen from the side.

    White Rabbit Bar & BBQ

    Cork City

    Reasonably priced American-style barbecue food paired with a good selection of craft beer, including plenty of local options. The kitchen closes at 9pm…

  • The lights of the facade of Dolce Vita

    La Dolce Vita

    Cork City

    La Dolce Vita serves up a mouth-watering Italian menu full of fresh pasta, local meat and seafood, and excellent pizza made in the open woodfired brick…

  • Cornstore

    Cork City

    Buzzing day and night, this modern restaurant has a swish bar, where you can enjoy creative cocktails while waiting for a table. Some tables are minute –…

  • Amicus Café & Restaurant

    Cork City

    This busy bistro with outdoor tables is set on a small and vibrant square in the heart of Cork's nightlife district, and serves everything from breakfast…

  • Uncle Pete's

    Cork City

    This classic cafe serves burgers, pasta, fish and chips, and falafel wraps, but is most famous for serving Cork's best pizza, with more than 25 gluten…

  • Sandwich Stall

    Cork City

    Freshly made sandwiches using freshly baked bread and quality fillings – what's not to like?

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