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Cork restaurants that feature in 100 Best Places to Eat 2026

Over the last 12 months, the food team at the Irish Examiner has been busily working on our inaugural 100 Best Places to Eat list. Here, we list the Cork restaurants included in that selection. 

Dede at The Customs House