Best Restaurants in Cork

In total, there are 4 award winning restaurants in Cork, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Cork? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Cork is Goldie (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Aishling Moore serves up award winning Seafood. Goldie currently holds a Michelin Bib Gourmand.

There are currently no restaurants holding a Michelin Star in Cork, however there are 2 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 2 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

At present, there are no restaurants holding an AA Rosette in Cork; maybe the AA Guide inspectors will visit in the near future!

Cork, located in the picturesque south-west of Ireland, is renowned as a gourmand's haven owing to its delectable wealth of food and fine dining experiences. Looking back, history reveals that the area's ties to cuisine are far from being a novel trend. Indeed, the county's roots in the culinary world date back centuries and the bounty of the land and sea has always been a proud staple of Cork's culture. The city and its surrounding landscapes have a storied past of agricultural richness and artisanal production, a legacy which seems splendidly apparent in the modern restaurant scene. Ringed by fertile farming countryside and kissed by the salt spray of the sea, Cork boasts a dazzling array of restaurants that offer dishes centred on locally sourced, high-quality produce. Fresh seafood, grass-fed beef and a plethora of organic vegetables drive the city's culinary narrative, shaping a cuisine that is authentically tied to the local terroir. Cork also has an impressive lineage of famous bistros and eateries such as the English Market - an institution in itself, established in the 18th Century, and more contemporary establishments like the award-winning Farmgate Cafe and Restaurant. The gastronomic diversity and sophistication in Cork rightfully proclaim it as the food capital of Ireland, a city where history and tradition harmoniously dance with innovation and creativity on the plate.