Lil's Restaurant

Name: Lil's Restaurant
Address: 1 Connolly Street, Clonakilty, County Cork, Ireland, Republic of, P85 PX56
Telephone: (023) 883 3123
Price range: €51 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (23)

€51 and over

Irish

1 Connolly Street, Clonakilty, County Cork P85 PX56

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Good for groups

At Lil's, we believe that great food starts with great ingredients. That’s why everything on our menu is carefully crafted using fresh, locally sourced produce. Our commitment to supporting local farmers, growers, and artisans isn’t just a philosophy, it’s the heart of everything we do.

Seasonal Specials

Because we source locally, our menu changes with the seasons. This allows us to showcase the best of what our country has to offer, keeping our dishes vibrant, fresh, and exciting every time you visit.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Contemporary British, British
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(023) 883 3123
Website
https://www.lils.ie/
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Sam Cronin

Location
1 Connolly Street, Clonakilty, County Cork P85 PX56
Neighborhood
Clonakilty
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What 23 people are saying

Lil's Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.1Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Munster
Best Food
Munster
Best Service
Munster
Good for business meals
Munster
Kid-friendly
Munster
Innovative
Munster
Gluten-free-friendly
Munster
Good for groups
Munster
Great for creative cocktails
Munster
Healthy
Munster
Neighborhood gem
Munster
Great for fine wines
Munster
Romantic
Munster
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Lil's Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "amazing food" and "outstanding presentation." Guests rave about the "flawless tasting menu" and "attentive, professional service." Sam, the owner and chef, is praised for his "great ideas" and dedication. While some note room for improvement in ambiance, patrons consistently highlight the "excellent value" and "delicious food."

23 Reviews

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Maryellen
Munster1 review
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu could have been better considering the price and the concept of a fine dining experience. A little disappointed as had been excited about this addition to clonakilty. Starter was beautiful. But main course just didn't blow us away. Staff were lovely too!
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Molly
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 30, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We went to Lil’s to celebrate our anniversary while visiting West Cork on holiday. It was a wonderful meal and a great spot for a special occasion. The tasting menu was flawless and a perfect balance of flavours, from the creamy truffle-blue cheese filled gougere, to the bright citrus of the mackerel tart. The chocolate cake to finish was incredible. The portions were just right too, and the staff was welcoming and attentive. We will definitely be recommending friends and family to try it out!
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Ed
Limerick1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had the 4 course menu and the food was amazing. Well worth a visit.
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Joey
Munster1 review
4.0
Dined on May 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Booked for Thursday @ 6pm, we were the only diners. There was no atmosphere, we put this down to us being the only customers and maybe Thursdays is not a popular day for diners The food was good and the waitress was very nice and welcoming.
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Angela
Dublin2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food ,so flavoursome ,outstanding presentation. I had 3 course lunch great value , each course was superb,highly recommended in Clonakilty
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Nuala
Munster1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An absolutely delicious meal with friendly and efficient service, our experience in Lil's restaurant was excellent from start to finish. It was very good value as well and, if we lived in County Cork, this would become a regular haunt for us.
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Steven
Munster1 review
5.0
Dined on April 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Beautiful food and a lovely experience. Will definitely be back.
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Gary
Munster1 review
5.0
Dined on April 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic night out. Sam’s food is fantastic. We chose the 4 course menu at €75 a head. Dashi Waffle with Roe Mousse to start I loved. My wife thought it was a bit too crispy for her. She chose Scallops for her starter I had the Quail. Both were perfect. Onto the mains and for me the Beef Fillet. WOW! Melt in the mouth tender. The Bone Marrow and Tarragon Custard was a real surprise. The other main, Sea Bass with a Bouillabaisse dressing, was stunning. I can see why it takes 2 days to make the Bouillabaisse. Both desserts were the perfect end to the evening. Chocolate and Whiskey Dulce de Leche Crémeux with Pear Sorbet and for me Gooseberry and Apple Pavlova. A lovely surprise at the end when my wife was presented a birthday treat of a plate of handmade chocolates and treats with a stunning raspberry sorbet. The wine was well chosen and well priced. But regretfully they didn’t have the bottle I preferred but the one I did choose was very good. I read reviews prior to this about the harsh lightning and coldness of the dining room and dressed for that. But Sam seems to have taken notice of these and the lighting was very subtle and the room plenty warm enough! Great service from our waitress, whose name escapes me, sorry! Sam came out at the end if the meal to chat to us, which was lovely, he has great ideas going forward and I hope all his hard work and dedication to his art gets recognised soon. We look forward to eating here again very soon. Thank you for an absolutely lovely evening.
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Kerrie
London1 review
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From the moment we arrived to the moment we left the staff were amazing! Attentive, professional and friendly. The food was devine and the atmosphere was very relaxing.
Lil's RestaurantResponded on April 17, 2025
Hi Kerrie, Thank you so much for taking time to post such a complimentary feedback. We were delighted to hear that you enjoyed the overall dining experience. We hope to see you soon again. Kind regards, Lenelyn Restaurant Manager
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Jennifer
Munster1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fabulous lunch on Sunday, caters well for children. Couldn't recommend it highly enough, great value for money. I can't wait to try the evening menu.
Lil's RestaurantResponded on April 17, 2025
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for taking time to submit your kind feedback. We are happy that you all enjoyed your Sunday lunch with us. Looking forward to see you again, to try and experience our new spring dinner menu. Kind regards, Lenelyn Restaurant Manager
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Lil's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 23 OpenTable diners.

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Ireland, Republic of
Munster
County Cork
Clonakilty

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2 people

Jun 17, 2025

7:00 PM

1 Connolly Street, Clonakilty, County Cork P85 PX56

Additional information

Neighborhood
Clonakilty
Hours of operation
Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Dinner Thu, Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
€51 and over
Cuisines
Irish, Contemporary British, British
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sam Cronin
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
https://www.lils.ie/
Phone number
(023) 883 3123

Lil's Restaurant

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About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Amuse Bouche

Dashi Waffle

Starters

Scallops

Leek Raviolo

Quail

Rabbit

Mains

8oz Beef Fillet

Seabass

Duck Breast

Confit Celeriac

Desserts

Vanilla & Cardamon Custard Tart

Chocolate & Whiskey

Gooseberry & Apple Pavlova

Selection of Irish Cheese

What 23 people are saying

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