Must-see restaurants in Ireland

  • Old Barracks Pantry

    County Galway

    Cakes, scones, muffins and more are baked on-site daily at this sunflower-yellow-trimmed cafe, which serves breakfast until noon, meal-size salads, and…

  • Ruby Ellen's Tea Rooms

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    In a charming cottage with eggshell-blue walls, mismatched chairs and lace tablecloths, Ruby Ellen's serves wraps, bagels, jacket potatoes with gourmet…

  • Filter

    Cork City

    The quintessential Cork espresso bar, Filter is a carefully curated shrine to coffee nerdery, from the rough-and-ready retro decor to the highly…

  • Chameleon

    Temple Bar

    Friendly and full of character, Chameleon is draped in exotic fabrics and serves renditions of Indonesian classics such as satay, gado gado and nasi…

  • Electric

    Cork City

    The market-sourced menu at this transformed art deco bank runs from seafood chowder to succulent steaks. There's a rustic Mediterranean-style fish bar too…

  • Seafood Bar at Kirwan's

    Galway City

    Hidden on a tiny square within footsteps of several busy streets, Kirwan's gives top billing to the provenance of the ingredients used in its creative…

  • Torc Café & Foodhall

    The Midlands

    Chocolate from a free-flowing fountain awaits as a reward for exploring the county's backroads at this cafe in the centre of Longford town. Fresh,…

  • Greedy Goose

    County Dublin

    The menu at this pleasant restaurant overlooking the marina has dishes from all over the globe: take your pick from Thai crab cakes, chana masala, wild…

  • OHK Cafe

    Kinsale

    The black sheep of Kinsale's cafe family, OHK occupies an artfully distressed dining room and serves a Mediterranean-inspired menu that includes off-the…

  • Sage

    County Cork

    Stylish modern decor set off with polished wood and copper make an elegant setting for relaxed fine dining at this deservedly popular restaurant. Simple…

  • Bog Bean Cafe

    Connemara

    Cork-roasted Badger & Dodo coffee, full Irish breakfasts and sweet treats such as rhubarb-and-raspberry slice make this cheerful cafe worth a stop. Or…

  • Tigh TP

    Dingle Peninsula

    At the north end of Wine Strand, this beachfront pub serves fantastic local seafood, from Dingle Bay prawn-topped chowder to lobster, crab and Brandon Bay…

  • Leona's@Nine Market Street

    Kinsale

    Black-and-white floor tiles, warm golden wood and old photographs set the relaxed mood at this appealing little cafe-cum-bistro. Freshly prepared…

  • Unicorn

    Dublin

    Saturday lunch at this Italian restaurant in a laneway off Merrion Row is a tradition for Dublin’s media types, socialites, politicos and their cronies…

  • Crawford Gallery Cafe

    Cork City

    An attractive neoclassical room at the back of the city art gallery houses this top-notch cafe. It is managed by the good people from Ballymaloe, which…

  • Cassidy's

    The Burren

    Cassidy's raises its own livestock for famed dishes such towering Dolmen beef and goat burgers. Idyllic views extend from the terrace of the historic…

  • Tuscany Bistro

    County Clare

    The flavours of west Italy come to west Ireland in this small, stylish bistro, where the chairs are striped and timber floors gleam. The list of pastas,…

  • Elephant & Castle

    Temple Bar

    If it’s massive New York–style sandwiches or sticky chicken wings you’re after, this bustling upmarket diner – a long-time presence in Temple Bar – is…

  • Chophouse

    Dublin

    This fine sprawling bar is a terrific gastropub where the focus is on juicy cuts of steak, but reluctant carnivores also have a choice of fish, chicken or…

  • Limerick Street Food

    Limerick City

    When summer comes around, Wednesday lunchtime sees a row of street-food stalls blossom along the Limerick boardwalk. Enjoy anything from Thai curry to…

  • Strand Bistro & Cafe

    County Clare

    Feel the sea spray on your face at the outside tables of this friendly beach cafe, bar and bistro. Dishes range from seafood chowder, fish and chips, and…

  • Hackett's Bar

    County Cork

    The town's social hub, Hackett's rises above the norm with a creative pub menu of organic dishes prepared from scratch, including crab and soda bread…

  • Rinuccini

    Kilkenny City

    Follow a short flight of steps down to the candlelit basement of this long-standing local treasure for classical Italian cuisine, including house specials…

  • Butcher Grill

    Dublin

    No surprise that this terrific spot specialises in meat, which is locally sourced and cooked to perfection in its wood-smoked grill. From venison to a…

  • Ely Wine Bar

    Dublin

    Scrummy organic burgers, nine-hour braised beef cheek and perfectly charred steaks are all on the menu in this basement restaurant. Meals are prepared…

  • Pantry

    County Clare

    A former home-economics teacher gets top marks for this cafe-bakery, where breakfast features organic porridge with cinnamon stewed apricots, lunch brings…

  • Three Q's

    County Wicklow

    This elegant restaurant is a Greystones favourite. Daytime dishes include beef-brisket baps, felafel wraps, grilled-chicken salads and corn fritters with…

  • Pie Maker

    Galway City

    Walls decked out in copper and emerald green encase the clutch of tables at this busy spot, which dishes up pies made with organic spelt flour. Savoury…

  • Chez Christophe

    Tralee

    French native Christophe uses Kerry produce to create delicious dishes such as prawn and crab-claw cassoulet, and smoked fillet of beef with goat's-cheese…

  • Oh La La

    County Clare

    At this brightly coloured little crêperie, savoury buckwheat galettes include Clonakilty black pudding with apple compote and crème fraiche, and Burren…

  • Lobster Pot

    County Donegal

    You can't miss the giant fibreglass lobster clinging to the wall of the Lobster Pot, which looks onto the working fishing port. Serving up a great…

  • Le Petit Pois

    Galway City

    French-run Le Petit Pois has gained a following in Galway for authentic dishes like seared foie gras with wild mushroom purée and pastis-marinated…

  • Avoca Cafe

    County Kerry

    In a stunning location at the summit of the Moll's Gap pass between Killarney and Kenmare, this craft and gift shop sports an upstairs cafe with views…

  • Les Gourmandises

    Cork City

    Remember those beautiful fresh fish you saw in the English Market? Many of them end up at this cute little restaurant that will remind you of that perfect…

  • Bianconi

    Ring of Kerry

    This Victorian-style pub has a classy ambience and an equally refined menu. Its spectacular salads, such as Cashel Blue cheese, apple, toasted almonds and…

  • Town Hall

    County Clare

    At this smart bistro attached to the neighbouring Old Ground Hotel local ingredients take centre stage: Clare lamb, Fergus Bay crab, Sixmilebridge free…

  • Maddens Bridge Bar

    County Donegal

    This surfers' hang-out manages a bit of minimalist style and packs a decent menu of classic pub grub with mighty fine burgers and fish and chips. There's…

  • Louis Mulcahy Cafe

    Dingle Peninsula

    The bright, contemporary cafe at Louis Mulcahy Pottery serves fresh homemade fare using Dingle Peninsula produce and herbs from its own gardens. Open…

  • Hungry Monk

    County Wicklow

    An excellent wine bar, bistro and restaurant on Greystones' main street, the Hungry Monk serves crowd-pleasing classics prepared from premium Irish…

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