County Cork
The original, sister establishment to Cork city's Farmgate Cafe, the Midleton restaurant offers the same superb blend of traditional and modern Irish…
Must-see restaurants in County Cork
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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…
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Kinsale
This candlelit hideaway is set in an 18th-century coach house with a charming cobbled courtyard out the back, and offers a mouth-watering menu of gourmet…
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County Cork
This gourmet deli and cafe is an Aladdin's cave of West Cork's finest food. Grab a menu, choose a table, and order at the counter – tasting plates are the…
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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…
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Beara Peninsula
Captivating views over Glanmore Lake accompany scrumptious, home-cooked food at Josie's, set on a hill above the water. Choose from salads and sandwiches…
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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…
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Kinsale
Owning a gourmet restaurant in Kinsale means plenty of competition, but John and Julie Finn's venture is more than up to the challenge. Elegant but…
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Kinsale
Holder of a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2016, this place offers diners a relaxed and informal entry into the world of haute cuisine. Waitstaff will guide…
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Beara Peninsula
Opened in 2017 by local sisters Mairead and Eileen (one the chef, the other front of house), Ocean Wild has quickly established a reputation as the Beara…
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Kinsale
One of the most famous seafood restaurants in the country, Fishy Fishy has a wonderful setting with stark white walls splashed with bright artwork and…
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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…
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County Cork
The sisters who run this cosy little restaurant are passionate about Irish produce, as shown in a menu that puts local seafood, pork and beef, Gubbeen…
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County Cork
This bright and lively wholefood shop and cafe serves tinglingly fresh salads, sandwiches and soups, and lunch specials such as falafel platters with…
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…
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…
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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…
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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…
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County Cork
Part of the famous Ballymaloe House empire, this always busy cafe serves freshly prepared seasonal and organic produce from its own farms and gardens (and…
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Beara Peninsula
Vibrant colours (it's painted fuchsia-pink) and vibrant flavours characterise this cheerful cafe on the bustling village square. The menu runs from…
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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…
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…
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…
Cork City
Mouth-watering seasonal food sourced from local farmers and merchants. Take your pick from colourful salads, unusual falafel creations, gluten-free…
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Beara Peninsula
The restaurant at this complex of self-catering cottages, 6km east of Castletownbere, is open to all. The dining room has an outdoor terrace overlooking…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Kinsale
The black sheep of Kinsale's cafe family, OHK occupies an artfully distressed dining room and serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu that includes off-the…
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County Cork
Stylish modern decor set off with polished wood and copper make an elegant setting for relaxed fine dining at this deservedly popular restaurant. Simple…
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Kinsale
Black-and-white floor tiles, warm golden wood and old photographs set the relaxed mood at this appealing little cafe-cum-bistro. Freshly prepared…
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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…
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County Cork
The town's social hub, Hackett's rises above the norm with a creative pub menu of organic dishes prepared from scratch, including crab and soda bread…
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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…
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County Cork
Filled with colourful works of art and cute gifts, the Heron Gallery is a charming place to pause. The wholesome, mostly vegetarian menu includes lunch…
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County Cork
West Cork scallops with black pudding and roasted parsnip purée; Union Hall hake pan-roasted and topped with lemon butter drizzle; Bantry Bay mussels done…
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County Cork
Tucked behind the Sage restaurant, this cafe is one of the town's social hubs, with a popular breakfast menu (excellent poached eggs on sourdough toast)…
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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…
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Aherne's Seafood Bar & Restaurant
County Cork
Three generations of the same family have run the award-winning Aherne's. Seafood is the star, but there are also plenty of meat and poultry dishes…
