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Ross's Bakery, Ballinlough

Cosy Ballinlough deli, bakery and café. Top-quality sausages and bacon on a fresh roll, €10 for the Full Irish, friendly staff, generations of local trust. Cakes and éclairs also recommended…

Food & Drink · Cafes

Silver Key Bar & Restaurant, Ballinlough

Bar and restaurant on Churchyard Lane serving the biggest Full Irish we've found in Cork. Quality ingredients, friendly staff, stand-out white pudding breakfast sandwich. €15.95 for the brea…

Douglas · Food & Drink

Volcano Pizza

Saturday-only pizza stall at the market outside Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Thin, light, snack-sized Margherita at €11.50. Sharp service, but value is not there next to Bronx.

City Centre · Food & Drink

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.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Bronx Pizza

Authentic American New York-style pizza on Princes Street. Jumbo foldable slices, standout Marinara, Pesto and Burrata, and outstanding value deals. A genuine contender for best pizza in Cor…

Bishopstown · Food & Drink

Dunnes Stores Bishopstown

Cafe inside Dunnes Stores Bishopstown. Massive seating area, outdoor terrace, big car park. €9.35 for an 8-piece Full Irish with coffee and toast or €5.50 for the 5-piece. Unreal value.

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.

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.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Fast Al's

Cork pizza institution since 2003. Three city centre slice shops, loaded with cheese, €10 for two slices and a can on the deal. Cajun Chicken and Hawaiian are the standouts. Open morning til…

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.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Zambrero

Mexican fast casual in Douglas Village Shopping Centre food court. Good ingredients and friendly staff. Pricing is premium when Boojum does it cheaper down the road.

Food & Drink · Cafes

The Pavilion

Garden-centre cafe and restaurant in Ballygarvan, about 5 minutes from Cork Airport. Beautiful setting, polished service. Breakfast at the higher end of the price scale.

Douglas · Food & Drink

KC & Son & Sons

Cork chipper institution since 1958, fourth generation of the Crawford family. Creative burgers, wraps and pitas. King Creole and Bombay are the famous picks. Walk-in only, queue moves quick…

Douglas · Food & Drink

Puccino's

Cork institution since 2004 anchoring the Douglas Village Shopping Centre breakfast scene. Quality sausages and bacon, properly pulled coffee, clean cooking and a solo-friendly room.

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.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Istanbul Kebab

A Cork City staple for the Donner Kebab. Quality Irish-sourced meat, distinctive sauces, generous portions. Right in the heart of the city on Oliver Plunkett Street.

City Centre · Food & Drink

Lennox's Takeaway, MacCurtain Street

Cork chipper institution since 1953. Real Irish potato chips, excellent Cajun Chicken Pitta, on-time delivery and competitive prices. MacCurtain Street branch.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Johno's (O'Sullivans Bar)

Quality pub food in the heart of Douglas village. Buttermilk chicken bun, fresh well-cooked wings with tangy BBQ sauce, attentive staff and a lively atmosphere. Upper end of pub food in Doug…

Douglas · Food & Drink

The South County

Cork institution in the heart of Douglas village, recently sold in a €1.5m+ deal. Great atmosphere, good live music, friendly staff. Beef burger is the standout dish.

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.

Douglas · Food & Drink

Stacked Burger

Quality Irish beef burgers in Douglas Village Shopping Centre. Great BBQ burger with excellent bacon and cheese, fair pricing at €8.95. Breakfast options and spice bags too.

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.

City Centre · Eats

Boojum, Cork City

Irish-owned Mexican fast food chain serving genuinely good burritos and bowls. A reliable post-gym or lunch-break spot in Cork City Centre.

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.