Must-see restaurants in Ireland

  • Cheese Press

    County Clare

    Everything you need for a riverside picnic or a packed lunch for a Burren hike is on offer at this enticing deli. Organic Irish cheeses include St Tola…

  • Paradiso

    Cork City

    A contender for best restaurant in town of any genre, Paradiso serves contemporary vegetarian dishes, including vegan fare: how about corn pancakes filled…

  • Azur

    Limerick City

    Georgian architecture meets modern design at this elegant venue – one of Limerick's best dining experiences. Service is professional but relaxed, the wine…

  • John Keogh's

    Galway City

    Dark-wood panelling, snugs, stained glass, antique mirrors, book-lined shelves and blazing open fires set the scene for standout gastropub fare. John…

  • Campagne

    Kilkenny City

    Chef Garrett Byrne was awarded a Michelin star for this bold, stylish restaurant in his native Kilkenny. He's passionate about supporting local and…

  • Strandfield

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    On a working farm, this skylit, retrofitted barn houses a wondrous bakery, deli, florist and homewares shop as well as an all-organic vegetarian cafe. For…

  • Quay West

    County Donegal

    A light-filled, contemporary dining room is an inviting setting to sample local seafood (Donegal bay mussels, Burtonport crab, Killybegs smoked haddock)…

  • Josie's Lakeview House

    Beara Peninsula

    Captivating views over Glanmore Lake accompany scrumptious, home-cooked food at Josie's, set on a hill above the water. Choose from salads and sandwiches…

  • Farmgate Cafe

    Cork City

    An unmissable experience at the heart of the English Market, the Farmgate is perched on a balcony overlooking the food stalls below, the source of all…

  • Wild Strands Caife

    Inishowen Peninsula

    At the Malin Head Community Centre on the road to Malin Head, Wild Strands Caife is a worthwhile stop for delicious, home-cooked organic food. The menu…

  • Quinlan's Fish

    Tralee

    Quinlan's is Kerry's leading chain of fish shops, with its own fleet so you know everything here is fresh. The fish and chips are great; alternatives…

  • Finn's Table

    Kinsale

    Owning a gourmet restaurant in Kinsale means plenty of competition, but John and Julie Finn's venture is more than up to the challenge. Elegant but…

  • Ard Bia at Nimmo's

    Galway City

    Casually hip Ard Bia ('High Food' in Irish) is decorated with works by local artists and upcycled vintage furniture. Organic, local, seasonal produce …

  • Drumanilra Farm Kitchen

    The Midlands

    All of the meat and dairy products here come from the family's organic farm on Lough Key. The cafe serves breakfast (eg pancakes with yoghurt and berry…

  • Hook & Ladder

    Limerick City

    A haven of understated style and a champion of local produce, this cafe set in a converted bank building epitomises Limerick's foodie scene. Exquisite…

  • Rua Deli & Cafe

    County Mayo

    Artisan, organic, local food packs the shelves and tables of this gourmet deli-cafe. Picnic goodies include Carrowholly cheese, Ballina smoked salmon and…

  • Oscar's

    Galway City

    The menu changes daily at this outstanding seafood restaurant but it might include monkfish poached in saffron and white wine and served with cockles,…

  • Danny Minnie's Restaurant

    County Donegal

    A beacon of family-run fine dining since 1962, this very popular village restaurant is known for food that's inventive and seasonal. The chef is Brian O…

  • Jacks' Coastguard Restaurant

    Ring of Kerry

    A door at the back of this village pub, housed in an 1886 coastguard station, leads to a striking contemporary restaurant with picture windows looking out…

  • Bastion

    Kinsale

    Holder of a Michelin Bib Gourmand since 2016, this place offers diners a relaxed and informal entry into the world of haute cuisine. Waitstaff will guide…

  • Ocean Wild

    Beara Peninsula

    Opened in 2017 by local sisters Mairead and Eileen (one the chef, the other front of house), Ocean Wild has quickly established a reputation as the Beara…

  • Cove

    County Donegal

    Owners Siobhan Sweeney and Peter Byrne are perfectionists who tend to every detail in Cove's art-filled dining room, and on your plate. The cuisine is…

  • Assassination Custard

    Dublin

    It doesn't look like much, but this is one of the tastiest treats in town. The small menu changes daily – think roasted cauliflower with toasted dukkah,…

  • Fishy Fishy Cafe

    Kinsale

    One of the most famous seafood restaurants in the country, Fishy Fishy has a wonderful setting with stark white walls splashed with bright artwork and…

  • Michael's

    Dublin

    Sure, it's a little bit of a trek from the city centre. But a trip to Michael's is well worth the effort – this is probably the best seafood in the city…

  • Tank & Skinny's

    Inishowen Peninsula

    With picture windows overlooking the lough, this cafe-bistro can easily be your destination for the day. Breakfast, including fluffy pancakes and freshly…

  • Clanbrassil House

    Dublin

    With an emphasis on family-style sharing plates, this intimate restaurant consistently turns out exquisite dishes, cooked on a charcoal grill. Think rib…

  • Moran's Oyster Cottage

    County Galway

    Some of County Galway's finest seafood, including lobster (€45) in season, is served in this atmospheric thatched pub and restaurant, set in a quiet cove…

  • Market Lane

    Cork City

    It’s always hopping at this bright corner bistro. The menu is broad and hearty, changing to reflect what’s fresh at the English Market: perhaps roast hake…

  • Da Mimmo's

    Dublin

    The son of the original owners converted what was once a traditional fish-and-chip shop into this sit-down restaurant, now serving some of the best…

  • Kelly’s Kitchen

    County Mayo

    The fare of Sean Kelly's much-loved artisan butcher shop (next door) can be sampled here for breakfast and lunch, or stop for a coffee, a sandwich or some…

  • Lizzy's Little Kitchen

    County Kerry

    This busy wee place is a top spot for lunch, whether squeezed around one of the old wooden tables or perched at the window counter. The menu is gourmet…

  • Library Restaurant

    County Mayo

    Set in the splendid manor house of Belleek Castle, the Library serves up elegant, acclaimed modern Irish cuisine that showcases local meat, fish and game…

  • House

    County Dublin

    A wonderful spot on the main street leading away from the harbour where you can feast on dishes such as squash and potato gnocchi or wild Wicklow venison…

  • Belle's Kitchen

    County Donegal

    This nautically themed, family-friendly restaurant serves breakfast until noon, then an extensive menu of sandwiches, salads, burgers, fish and chips,…

  • Bridge Bar

    County Donegal

    The Bridge Bar is one of those lovely old country pubs you specifically came to Ireland to seek out. Its excellent restaurant (open weekend evenings only)…

  • Sheridans Cheesemongers

    Galway City

    Heavenly aromas waft from this fabulous cheesemongers filled with superb local and international cheeses. But the real secret is up a narrow flight of…

  • Lemon Tree

    County Donegal

    This family-run restaurant is widely considered one of the best places in the county to sample contemporary Donegal cooking. The innovative menu offers an…

  • Olde Castle Bar

    County Donegal

    This ever-busy pub off the Diamond serves some of the area's best food. Look for classics such as Donegal Bay oysters or mussels, Irish stew and seafood…

  • Square Table

    County Cork

    The sisters who run this cosy little restaurant are passionate about Irish produce, as shown in a menu that puts local seafood, pork and beef, Gubbeen…

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