Dining - Cork | ArrivalGuides.com

DiningGuide was updated: June 25, 2025

Cork’s history as a place of trade and exchange has fostered its reputation as a diverse and interesting food scene. The combination of tradition, using fresh, local and seasonal produce, with an openness to outside influences has made the city 'The Culinary Capital of Ireland'.

Jacques Restaurant

Jacques Restaurant is a sophisticated establishment with more than 40 years of experience. Local farmers and cheesemakers supply ingredients for sophisticated and delicious specialities such as potato rosti cakes and seafood dishes.

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Greenes

Situated within the heart of Cork's city centre at Hotel Isaacs, Greenes is a culinary gem known for its decadent global cuisine. The restaurant takes pride in crafting dishes that feature local, seasonal, and organic ingredients, ensuring a delightful fusion of flavours. Be sure to sample some of their regional specialities, such as the Skeaghanore duck, hake fillet, pan-seared scallops, and wild mushroom risotto. All of this culinary excellence is served in a stylish, converted 18th-century warehouse adorned with high ceilings, making your dining experience even more memorable.

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Scoozi’s

Scoozi's, a delightful family-owned restaurant, offers a diverse culinary experience to satisfy all palates. Within its charming rustic interior adorned with quirky decor and wooden furnishings, patrons can relish a menu featuring burgers, pizzas, and pasta dishes. For those with a sweet tooth, don't miss the mouthwatering homemade cakes and desserts.

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Liberty Grill

Liberty Grill offers a delectable array of locally sourced New England-influenced dishes that are available throughout the day. Whether you're seeking a hearty breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or a delightful dinner, this restaurant is the perfect spot to savour a taste of culinary excellence.

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Market Lane

This award-winning restaurant and cocktail bar in the heart of Cork City serves both European and Irish cuisine, sourcing ingredients from the nearby English Market and local artisan producers to create a menu with a wide range of fish, salads, meat, game and sandwiches.

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Cafe Mexicana

Get a flavourful taste of Mexico right in the heart of Cork. This much-loved and very colourful restaurant offers cheerful Mexican specialities at reasonable prices.

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Paradiso

This multi-award-winning vegetarian restaurant has published four cookbooks and received bountiful praise since opening in 1993. The menu constantly changes, but always includes unique dishes such as feta and pistachio couscous cake, corn pancakes of leek and vegetable sushi.

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Nash 19

With the menu changing daily, Nash 19 never waives from fresh, seasonal ingredients. Specialities include seafood, roasts and salads, but the restaurant also has a food shop with a selection of delicious local products.

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Amicus

Amicus serves new-world cuisine in a contemporary setting (the building itself is a renovated 19th-century warehouse). Expect simple, straightforward dishes, fresh local produce, along with an extensive wine list.

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Bombay Palace

With 25 years of business and a central location in Cork, Bombay Palace is the perfect spot to indulge in the rich and diverse cuisine of India. Savour classic dishes like Tandoori Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Lamb Biryani, all expertly prepared to tantalise your taste buds.

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Dining in Cork

Jacques Restaurant

Greenes

Scoozi’s

Liberty Grill

Market Lane

Cafe Mexicana

Paradiso

Nash 19

Amicus

Bombay Palace