Cork Restaurants

1. Quay Co-op Cafe (The)

24 Sullivan's Quay, Cork, Co Cork, Ireland

#1 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

Overlooking the river Lee, the Quay Co-op is something of a Cork institution, it was the first vegetarian restaurant in the city. Patrons are free to enjoy anything from a coffee to lunch or dinner in this friendly self-service... more

2. Pi Restaurant

Washington Street, Courthouse Chambers, Cork, Munster, Ireland

#2 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

PI simply oozes style and sophistication. The main focus here is on pizzas, but not of the kind you're probably accustomed to. Take the Musketeer for example, a pizza that consists of duck confit, aubergine and roast garlic, or... more

3. Issac's

48 Mc Curtain Street, Cork, Munster, Ireland

#3 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

This busy restaurant, located in a converted Victorian warehouse, is friendly and informal. The decor is modern with everything situated in one large attractive room. The menu is international and eclectic, prepared using high... more

4. Cafe Paradiso

16 Lancaster Quay, Cork, Co Cork, Ireland

#4 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

Cafe Paradiso is quite simply one of the best restaurants in Cork; even the most ardent of carnivores will be pleased. Among the many delectable dishes, you'll find gingered sweet potato spring rolls with sesame cabbage and a c... more

5. Fishy Fishy Cafe

Guardwell, Cork, Munster, Ireland

#5 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

... joint has it all -- the food is outstanding, prices could be worse, and the only drawback is that it's only open for lunch (and the name's a bit silly). There's nothing complicated about it: fresh seafood from local sources... more

6. Ivory Tower (The)

35 Princes Street, The Exchange Buildings, Cork, Munster, Ireland

#6 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

If you feel that you deserve a real treat, then The Ivory Tower is the place to go. The menu is inspired, changes daily, and includes seafood, game, and vegetarian specialities. There is a strong emphasis on wild and organic fo... more

7. Jacque's Restaurant

9 Phoenix Street, Cork, Ireland

#7 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

Although in business for over 20 years now, the Barry sisters, Eithne and Jacqueline, have never lost sight of the ever-changing world of modern cooking. Their food has always been contemporary; it has tended, over the years, t... more

8. Milano

#8 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

9. Castelli's

#9 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

10. Luigi Malone's

Emmet Place, Cork, Ireland

#10 of 46 restaurants rated by Real Travelers

Luigi Malone's is a stylish eatery and is located just across the road from the Cork Opera House making it an ideal spot for some before or after theatre nibbles. The menu is made up of Irish, Italian and Mexican dishes includi... more