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. Located in City Centre. At 75 Oliver Plunkett Street.
The Spice Route ★ 4.2
Halal-certified Indian restaurant on MacCurtain Street with vegetarian and non-veg dishes: biryani, dosa and tandoor mains. No alcohol; 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.
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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.