Paradiso ★ 4.8
Denis Cotter's vegetarian restaurant since 1993 - Ireland's most acclaimed. A dedicated vegan menu is available on request with the full organic wine list.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Cork. including where to go and what to order.
Vegan in Cork
Quay Co-op ★ 4.1
Cork's long-running wholefood cooperative since 1982, with a restaurant, organic shop and in-house bakery. The menu is entirely vegetarian with extensive.
My Goodness ★ 4.1
A wholefood counter inside the English Market providing vegan and gluten-free lunches from seasonal ingredients. The hot food selection changes daily.
Natural Foods Bakery ★ 4.2
A wholefood bakery-cafe on Paul Street with clearly labelled vegan options across bread, cakes and the hot food counter. The spelt bread and dairy-free cakes.
Vegetarian in Cork
Paradiso ★ 4.8
The landmark for Irish vegetarian fine dining since 1993. The six-course menu at €72 is fully vegetarian with cheese and dairy used throughout; vegan menu.
Quay Co-op ★ 4.1
Entirely vegetarian menu in a cooperative setting. The daytime cafe offers soups, salads, hot mains and baked goods. Open Monday-Saturday 08:00-21:00, Sunday.
Farmgate Cafe ★ 4.5
Strong daily vegetarian options alongside the market-supplied fish and meat menu. The seasonal vegetable dishes are built from what arrived in the market.
Greenes Restaurant ★ 4.5
One of Cork's leading fine dining restaurants with a strong and thoughtfully considered vegetarian menu running alongside the main tasting menu.
Gluten Free in Cork
Market Lane ★ 4.3
Dedicated coeliac-friendly menu; the kitchen runs no separate fryer but FindMeGlutenFree lists it among Cork city's safest gluten-free rooms.
Jacobs on the Mall ★ 4.4
Widely regarded as one of Cork's best restaurants for coeliac diners. The kitchen is experienced with gluten-free requirements; advance notice is recommended.
Natural Foods Bakery ★ 4.2
Specialist wholefood bakery with a dedicated gluten-free bread and cake range. Spelt and gluten-free loaves baked daily. Staff understand coeliac disease.
The Alternative Bread Company ★ 4.3
English Market bread stall with one of Ireland's broadest gluten-free, wheat-free and dairy-free bread ranges. Over 40 varieties including certified.
Halal in Cork
Istanbul Kebab ★ 4.1
Cork's premier halal late-night venue, open until 3am daily. The halal sign is prominently displayed. Doner lamb, chicken shawarma and mixed grills.
The Spice Route ★ 4.2
Halal-certified Indian restaurant on MacCurtain Street, no alcohol served. Wide selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian Indian dishes. Open until 1am.
Roosters Piri Piri ★ 4.0
Halal-certified Portuguese piri piri chicken in Douglas. Listed on Zabihah as fully halal-certified. The piri piri range is the core offering all day.
Kosher
Dietary in Cork, FAQ
Does Cork have good vegetarian or vegan food?
TableJourney's Cork dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, gluten_free, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.