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Jacobs On The Mall

One of Cork's top restaurants. Modern Irish dining in a former Turkish Baths on the South Mall. The 8oz Fillet Steak is the star and the room feels more exclusive than most.

Fine Dining · Irish

Jacobs On The Mall, South Mall

8.5 /10

One of Cork's top restaurants. Former Turkish Baths turned modern Irish dining room on the South Mall. 8oz Fillet Steak was the star, atmosphere edges Market Lane, well worth the trip in. 8.…

Restaurant · American

Bronx Pizza, Princes Street

8.7 /10

Authentic American pizza on Princes Street and a genuine contender for the best pizza in Cork. Jumbo New York slices, the Marinara, Pesto and Burrata is special, and €15 gets you two slices,…

City Centre · Food & Drink

Scoozi's

Cork institution on Winthrop Avenue since the 90s. Italian-meets-Irish menu, slick service, central spot just off Oliver Plunkett Street. Thin crispy pizza, good lasagne.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Scoozi's

Cork institution on Princes Street since the 90s. Italian-meets-Irish menu, slick service, central location next to Boojum. Thin crispy pizza, good lasagne.

Restaurant · Italian

Scoozi's, Winthrop Avenue

8.0 /10

A Cork institution on Winthrop Avenue since the 90s. Italian-meets-Irish menu, slick well-drilled service, central spot just off Oliver Plunkett Street. Pizza is a little small but the food …

Food & Drink · Restaurants

St Luke's Wine Tavern

Cork tapas spot with Spanish chefs and lively staff. Patatas bravas and spicy meatballs both standout. Decent value, a little outside the city centre.

Restaurant · Food & Drink

St Luke's Wine Tavern, Cork

7.8 /10

Lively Cork tapas spot with Spanish chefs in the kitchen, full-of-life staff, and properly good plates. Patatas bravas were outstanding. Worth the trip outside the city centre. 7.8/10.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Royal Palace

One of Cork's best-loved Chinese restaurants. Two branches on the south side. Fast delivery, fair prices, consistent quality. Order via Everdish.

Food & Drink · Restaurants

Best Pizza in Cork

From late-night slices to sit-down pizza, here are the Cork pizza spots we have reviewed and ranked. Updated as the series rolls on.

Takeaway · Restaurant

Fast Al's, Cork City

8.0 /10

Cork pizza institution since 2003. Three city centre slice shops, loaded with cheese, €10 for two slices and a can on the deal. One of the best pizza slices in Cork. 8.0/10.

Takeaway · Restaurant

Royal Palace, Douglas

7.5 /10

One of Cork's best-loved Chinese restaurants. Fast delivery, fair prices, consistent quality. Reliable Cork favourite that always delivers. 7.5/10.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Okura Japanese Cuisine

Casual Japanese in the middle of Douglas Village, across from KCs. Tepanyaki bar with the odd flame show, real Japanese chefs and staff, a robot delivering some meals.

Restaurant · Japanese

Okura Japanese Cuisine, Douglas

7.2 /10

Casual Japanese in the middle of Douglas Village. Good variation, real Japanese chefs and staff, a robot delivering meals, and a tepanyaki bar. Wait times let it down. 7.2/10.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Palmento, Douglas Village

Casual half-upscale pizza spot in Douglas, across from Barry's Bar. Bready pizzas with generous toppings, standout chips, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Pizzas €14 to €16.50.

Restaurant · Italian

Palmento, Douglas Village

7.5 /10

Casual half-upscale pizza spot in the heart of Douglas, across from Barry's Bar. Great atmosphere, generous portions, friendly staff and fair pricing. A reliable local pizza night out.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Best Restaurants in Douglas

Douglas has quietly become one of the best places to eat in Cork. From Thai to pizza to burgers, these are the spots we keep going back to.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Cafe Mexicana

One of the strongest Mexican restaurants in Cork City. Authentic flavours, friendly staff, standout spicy margaritas. Carey's Lane.

Restaurant · Mexican

Cafe Mexicana, Cork City

7.8 /10

One of the strongest Mexican restaurants in Cork. Bold authentic flavours, friendly Mexican staff, fair prices and standout spicy margaritas on Carey's Lane.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Market Lane

One of the best upmarket restaurants in Cork City. Locally sourced beef, dairy and cider, a busy two-storey room with a cocktail bar, and food that earns the price.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Golden Elephant Thai

Authentic Thai food in a small, lively Douglas dining room - chicken and beef satay and beef curry all top quality. Warm, attentive service.

Takeaway · Mexican

Boojum, Cork City

8.1 /10

Irish-owned Mexican fast food chain serving genuinely good burritos and bowls in the heart of Cork City. A solid post-gym or lunch-break go-to.

Restaurant · Irish

Market Lane, Cork City

8.4 /10

One of the best upmarket restaurants in Cork City. Locally sourced beef, dairy and cider, a busy two-storey room, and food that earns the price.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Best Restaurants in Cork

Cork has a real spread of restaurants - bistros, neighbourhood spots, and a handful of genuine standouts. These are the places we keep going back to.

Restaurant · Thai

Golden Elephant Thai, Douglas Village

8.2 /10

One of the best Thai restaurants in Cork. Authentic flavours, warm service, in a small but lively Douglas dining room.