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Lil's Restaurant, Clonakilty, County Cork

Lil's Restaurant

4.1
4.1
7 Reviews
€51 and over
Irish

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Sam Cronin

Experiences

  • Lil's Valentines Night

    €75.00 per person

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Indulge in a unique dining experience with your loved one this Valentine's Day. With a beautifully decorated dining room, amazing food and great cocktails! It's an evening not to be missed!
    Lil's Valentines Night Photo

What 7 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.1
4.1 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

7 Reviews
  1. Una

    Leinster

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely meal at Lil's. The food was very tasty and considering it is only open a week, alot of credit is due to the owner for all his hard work. A few adjustments to the interiors and the restaurant will feel more homely. Softer lighting, candles and soft furnishings would help. The staff were very attentive and the food was served very promptly. I would say, it was one of the most tender cuts of duck I have ever had and the chocolate and whiskey dessert in particular was a highlight. The main course could have possibly been served on a warmer plate and one additional side dish would have justified the pricetag more. However all in all, a good experience and a fantastic addition to Clonakilty. Best of luck, we will definitely be back to try the lunch menu.

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  2. Ciara

    Munster

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Myself and my daughter had the pleasure of eating at Lil’s for the first time tonight. WOW is all we can say. The amuse bouche was Devine, every mouthful was different with each sauce. I had the rabbit starter and my daughter had the scallops, both were absolute perfection, the presentation , the taste were all perfection and the home made breads were great. I had the beef mains cooked rare and my daughter had the duck, both mains came with mash and the most Devine roast carrots we’ve ever had. Our mains were simply sensational. I had the chocolate desert and my daughter had the cheeseboard and the staff were so sweet to put a birthday candle in my desert, I was blown away, thank you so much girls for the wonderful service xxx We had the pleasure of meeting Sam himself for a minute, what a gentleman and an incredible chef and a huge asset to Clonakilty. Keep up the great work guys and we wish you every success

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  3. Niall

    Dublin

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food , the restaurant was cold, made the night out a little disappointing

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  4. Laurence

    Dublin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Really enjoyed it. It was opening week. The menu was really well curated and executed They don’t need the table cloths - the tables are cool without them The lighting needs to be tweaked in the room to be more ambient They should keep the name off front. The discovery sensation going into it is fun I wish this place the best of luck. Really good. Hope to go back someday

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  5. Eddie

    Manchester

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    New restaurant which needs a few tweekings going forward. No 1 issue in was the restaurant was cold with no apparent heating on. There was zero ambience and the lights were way too bright. The food was good but starter portions very small, e.g. Quail. I appreciate fine dining is not volume based but would expect for these prices slightly bigger portions. We will be back and particularly looking forward to lunch and breakfast menus in the future, we wish the head chef every success going forward as Clonakikty badly needs a new addition, just giving some honest feedback.

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  6. Marie

    Dublin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, great value, generous portions, nice wines. What more do you want???

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  7. Gary

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic evening at Lils restaurant, the launch tonight by patron Sam Cronin a star in the making, great food, great friendly service full marks to his whole team, go and experience for yourself you won’t be disappointed.

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FAQs

Lil's Restaurant is rated 4.1 stars by 7 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Lil's Restaurant

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
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