Must-see restaurants in Ireland

  • Blueberry Tearoom

    County Donegal

    A perennial and cosy local favourite, this cafe serves simple, honest food in hearty portions as well as fine coffee. Expect soup, toasties, quiche,…

  • La Cucina Centro

    Limerick City

    If you have a hankering for Italian comfort food, this modern diner is the place to head – hearty helpings of authentic pizza and pasta dishes sit…

  • Harvest Home Bakery

    County Meath

    This little gem sells delicious breads, cakes, pies and biscuits (including sugar- and gluten-free options), as well as homemade soups and full-to…

  • Gaslight Inn

    County Donegal

    Set on the clifftop, the Gaslight Inn offers an extensive menu of well-cooked comfort food and spectacular views over the bay. Upstairs, the B&B has five…

  • StockHouse

    County Meath

    Cooked-to-order dry-aged steaks from local abattoir-butcher Coogan's are the stock-in-trade of this always-packed restaurant, but noncarnivores can choose…

  • Thyme Out Tearoom

    County Donegal

    At Glenveagh Castle, this cosy tearoom serves freshly baked scones, tray bakes and cakes as well as savoury items like quiche, sandwiches, soup and…

  • O'Connor's Bakery

    Limerick City

    The local branch of a regional chain of bakeries, family-run O’Connor's greets you with classic fresh-from-the-oven smells as you walk in – choose from…

  • Farmer Brown's

    Dublin

    A second branch of the much-loved restaurant on Bath Ave, offering virtually the same delicious menu. Its juicy burgers are a contender for the best in…

  • MacCarthy's Bar

    Beara Peninsula

    MacCarthy's is a traditional, Victorian-style wood-panelled bar with a menu of hearty pub grub; the house speciality is a steaming pan of succulent Bantry…

  • Cronin's Cafe

    County Cork

    The cafe at Gougane Barra serves coffee, cakes, sandwiches and scones, and has a grand view over the lake. No wi-fi, and barely a flicker of a phone…

  • Gourmet Store

    Kilkenny City

    In this crowded little deli, takeaway wraps, paninis, baps, bagels and thick-cut-bread sandwiches are assembled using choice imported meats and cheeses …

  • Aqua

    County Dublin

    A contender for best seafood restaurant in Howth, Aqua serves top-quality fish dishes in its elegant dining room overlooking the harbour. The building was…

  • Clanbrassil Coffee Shop

    Dublin

    The daytime incarnation of Clanbrassil House next door, this cafe has a small but solid menu of sandwiches, bagels and pastries, made fresh each day.

  • Mary's Cottage Kitchen

    County Mayo

    Mary makes everyone feel welcome at this charming place with good coffee, fresh-baked goods, lunch items, chocolate treats and a back garden, where…

  • Caffe Banba

    Inishowen Peninsula

    From Easter to September, this little three-wheeler climbs the hill to Banba's Crown, providing coffee, hot chocolate and baked goodies to travellers at…

  • Dursey Deli

    Beara Peninsula

    This food truck can usually be found at the Dursey cable car parking area on summer weekends. Serves fantastic fish and chips, the fish freshly landed at…

  • Wild Atlantic Cafe

    County Mayo

    Within the swish Delphi Resort, this friendly and bright cafe doubles as a craft shop to promote local artists and craftspeople, and serves fine food and…

  • Sage Cafe

    County Cork

    Everything at this luscious little cafe is homemade: cod and chips, lentil-and-nut loaf, quiche, cakes and more. Vegetarians in particular will be in…

  • Phoenix Park Tea Rooms

    Dublin

    These handsome Victorian tearooms just off Chesterfield Ave by the bandstand in Phoenix Park serve cakes, sandwiches, salads and, of course, tea and…

  • Sale e Pepe

    County Dublin

    Despite the name, there's only a handful of Italian dishes here on a menu that emphasises well-prepared steaks, homemade organic burgers and fish and…

  • Glenveagh Visitor Centre Cafe

    County Donegal

    This restaurant and cafe within the visitor centre has home-baked goodies, hot plates, paninis, salads and snacks.

  • Chez Sara

    County Dublin

    Irish lamb, seafood linguine and beautifully cooked steak are just three of the highlights at this cosy French restaurant in the middle of the village.

  • Bernie's Cupán Tae

    County Cork

    The road along the Sheep's Head Peninsula ends at a car park with a tiny tearoom, famous for its scones and salmon sandwiches.

  • Farmers' Market

    County Clare

    The twin towns hold their excellent farmers' market on the islet Between the Waters, off the bridge on the Killaloe side.

  • Queen of Tarts

    Temple Bar

    A more spacious branch of the popular cafe-bakery on nearby Cork Hill.

  • Poet's Corner

    Kinsale

    A cheerful cafe and book exchange, serving great cakes and coffee as well as huge toasted sandwiches.

  • Farmers' Market

    The Burren

    Local produce, including farmhouse cheese, fills the stalls of Ballyvaughan's farmers' market.

  • Farmers Market

    Kilkenny City

    Kilkenny's weekly farmers market is a showcase for local produce.

  • Farmers' Market

    County Clare

    The local farmers' market is held on the main square.

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    White Rabbit Bar & BBQ

    Cork City

    Reasonably priced American-style barbecue food paired with a good selection of craft beer, including plenty of local options. The kitchen closes at 9pm…

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    La Dolce Vita

    Cork City

    La Dolce Vita serves up a mouth-watering Italian menu full of fresh pasta, local meat and seafood, and excellent pizza made in the open woodfired brick…

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    Container Coffee

    Dublin

    With strong coffee, ready-to-go gourmet sandwiches, pastries and hearty sausage rolls, this makes for a good pit stop to quickly refuel. Seating is…

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    Dublin Cookie Company

    Dublin

    Artisanal cookies by Jenny and Elaine, made fresh all day right in front of you. It's always experimenting with new and exciting flavours, and offers…

  • Mocha's Vintage Tearooms

    Kilkenny City

    This cute retro tearoom with picture-cluttered walls and rose-patterned china serves a triple-tiered afternoon tea (2pm to 4.30pm Tuesday to Saturday)…

  • Cornstore

    Cork City

    Buzzing day and night, this modern restaurant has a swish bar, where you can enjoy creative cocktails while waiting for a table. Some tables are minute –…

  • McAteers the Food House

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    If the goods on display at this deli fire up your appetite, its cafe prepares dishes such as pancakes with bacon and free-range eggs, burgers and open…

  • Dollard & Co

    Temple Bar

    This sleek food hall is housed in the oldest steel-frame structure in Ireland, and serves as a foodie emporium – pick up high-end groceries (including…

  • Relish

    Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan

    Located in the Highlanes Gallery, this split-level cafe serves a stylish range of breakfasts, gourmet sandwiches, savoury tarts and daily specials like…

  • Musashi IFSC

    Dublin

    Freshly made sushi, sashimi and other Japanese specialities, including a particularly tasty tatsuta chicken, served to an appreciative lunchtime and after…

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