Happened by The Spitjack and thought we would give it a try. It was a Saturday night and they were…read morepretty busy. They were able to get us seated right away. We ordered the French onion soup, short beef ribs and pork ribs. The soup came out piping hot and not salty (a lot different than we get in Arizona). The beef short ribs were amazing! The pork ribs were tender and fell right off the bone. I also had to try the garlic mashed potatoes. They were the best I've ever had. Great experience and great service.

Loved this restaurant! We visited last week and had comfortable seats upstairs with a cool view of…read morethe interior. The server was nice and service was quick. The food was phenomenal. I had the chicken croquettes and duck two ways.

Visited for two consecutive nights 18/02 and 19/02 2026. The first night I had two appetizers,…read moreAtlantic prawn and crab sandwich, and a dessert of Ferrero Roche cheese cake. The second night I had an appetizer of seafood chowder and the John Dory fish. The cheese cake was unique, , very satisfying taste of cocoa, and the crunchy and gritty texture really felt like Ferrero Roche. For the other dishes I found something interesting. The prawns and crab sandwiches tasted standard, but the oily sauce (prawns) and the sweet and sour puree (crab sandwiches) had exquisite flavor that made one want to finish them all with a piece of bread (which I did). On the other hand, the John Dory was nicely done, texture spot-on, juicy and savoy flavor, but the white sauce looked broken and watery, and the taste was a bit on the bland side. In general I enjoyed my experience, but I wonder if they could match the quality of the sauce and the main ingredients better :)

The restaurant is super cute, but on the smaller side. Their wine glasses are absolutely adorable!…read moreWe shared the Thai fish cakes and mussels, which were pretty good. I had the sea bass which was just okay but the seafood risotto that came with it was delicious. Service was quite quick until it was time to pay the bill.

Our favorite meal on a recent visit to Cork! The chips (fries for other Americans like me) were…read morevery tasty and the sandwich was delicious! I ordered a chicken "burger" and my husband ordered a unique beef burger - we both raves about them and our 1-year-old was a fan as well! They had some nice sections for beers and ciders as well and everyone was incredibly welcoming (the service was too-notch)! If we ever find ourselves back in Cork we would certainly come here! It's also got a cute vibe!

Best burgers in town! You can choose between a handful of pre-composed burgers and composing your…read moreown burger. How cool is that? Additional they offer a salad or burger of the week. The staff is fast and attentive and very friendly.

Had another visit today 23/02/2026 for dinner, ordered two appetizers and one dessert…read more The chicken liver pate was nice, rich and creamy liver flavor went well with the crispy fry bread and sour pickles. Small pork pie's pastry had some slightly overburnt and had spots, but it was crispy overall. The filling was seasoned nicely, but could use a bit more gravy or juice. The blackberry sundae with ice cream was nicely done, silky texture ice cream, sundae was rich in blackberry flavor. Other elements provide a diversity of mouthfeel, but I felt some of them were a bit of nuisance as their textures sometimes did not feel harmonized together.

Friendly staff and delicious food! A great causal yet nice restaurant to grab a bit to eat after a…read morelong day. A sister restaurant of Goldie, they have fresh local cuisine and list where they source their foods which I loved. Highly recommend if you're in Cork!

If you're in Cork and consulting Yelp for a place for dinner - don't hesitate, but make a…read morereservation. Great food with locally sourced ingredients and excellent friendly service.

Good family lunch stop…read more We arrived at 2pm and were seated w/ a party of 6 immediately. They accommodated my son's request for 2 beef patties on plate. 4.0 - Fries (crispy) 4.0 - Sweet potato fries 2.5 - Beef Burgers (ok - kind of bland plus a funky meatloaf taste) 4.0 - Iced Cafe Latte Clean bathroom (with strangely small sinks ). Service was attentive and accommodating.

Great bread in the English Market (4/5 green stars) The…read moreAlternative Bread Company has been in operation for 20 years in the English Market, and is well worth a visit if you're in Cork. Sheila Fitzpatrick, who used to work for celeb chef Brian Turner (of Ready Steady Cook fame), has won several awards for her breads and they all look wonderful. We chose a fruit soda bread (€2.50) and a white crusty sourdough (€3.90). Both were very large loaves and both tasted wonderful. The fruit soda bread stayed fresh for about 4 days, and was well balanced with plenty of fruit and not too much soda, while the sourdough made excellent grilled cheese (halloumi) sandwiches. They have a wide selection of breads including some styles that you are not likely to find anywhere else in the city, such as challah, spelt breads, sourdough ryes, and even omega-3 breads! I'm giving them 4/5 "green stars" for social and environmental impact. Besides the baking awards, the Alternative Bread Company has also won a Friendliest Business in Ireland award, and appears to be closely involved in the community. They source some of their flour from France, and although it's not organic, they describe it as "clean" in that the bread contains no preservatives or artificial junk. The loaves are sold in simple paper bags but if you have your loaf sliced it will normally be packed in a plastic bag, so request a paper bag if you are avoiding plastic in your life. Obviously, the fact that it's locally-made and sold with minimal packaging helps to cut down the carbon and waste footprints. Interested in writing green star reviews? If so, contact me! (greenstarsproject)

Fighting through the crowds after QE2's visit; eventually I gave up and found myself in front of…read moreABC. Good thing too, because this is definitely one of the jewels in the Market's monarchy-charming crown. Their range of stock is nearly limitless, their prices are low and the taste is incredible. I'm just looking forward to getting more of their pretzels, but there's a lot more on offer.

Amazing food! Great location! Service was stellar. The poems on the wall were a very cool touch. If…read moreyou are ever in the area you should check it out!!

What a great way to make use of small spaces. We were visiting the English Market and discovered…read morethis hidden gem. Got a great seat along the railings and got great service. The seafood chowder had huge chunks of fish and was perfect meal in a cold rainy day. If you love people watching, this is a great place.

I had gluten free chocolate cake here and it was phenomenal! I hope to be back before my trip is…read moreover!

Ahh what can I say...there bread is sooo nice, they do spelt breads and the like. Im Coeliac but I…read moredo eat nice rustic breads as I can handle them better. Their pies are so nice too, I tend to go to their city centre cafe where I find the staff to be nice and friendly. What I like about this place is that its not huge and impersonal ,they've another one in Blackrock which is wicked good also and has seats outside for those sunny day

We arrived 30 minutes early for our reservation, and were lucky to be able to get seats at the bar,…read morewhere we were happy to stay so we could eat early. Cork is a place you DEFINITELY need reservations for dinner - it's very busy, and popular restaurants like Orso do fill up very quickly. It was bustling even at 6:30PM, and was great to see a busy and thriving restaurant. The food and service was phenomenal, so good that we chose to dine at their sister restaurants across the rest of our visit to Cork. Highly recommended.

Walking into Orso, we were greated by our wonderful server Gabriella. She has a most friendly and…read moreinviting smile and she was very helpful. Though she was literally the only server for the entire restaurant this evening, she never made us feel rushed and was always patient with every group that came. This is a relatively small space with only about 6 tables inside. There was a large group sitting outside, they probably put together 2 or 3 tables. It's a relaxed place with some beautifully framed artwork on the wall. The menu provides a wonderful selection of Middle Eastern food. We didn't choose any drinks other than the water that was offered. My wife and I shared the Grilled Halloumi salad to start. The salad was delicious and the halloumi was superb. For the entree we both chose the fish of the day, a grilled sea bream with some sort of slaw. The fish was fantastic, prepared perfectly. It had wonderful flavors in addition to the excellent taste and texture of the fish. We ordered a side of sweet pea hummus with pita, which was absolutely delicious. We succumbed to ordering dessert because they too sounded so good. What made them totally special was that birth the Pear Tartin and Mahalabia were flavorful, not too sweet, and we didn't feel stuffed after enjoying them to complete our meal. The fresh mint tea that accompanied dessert was delicious.