Restaurants in Ireland
Restaurants in Ireland
Dublin
Our ancient capital city
Chapter One
One of Ireland's best Michelin restaurants. Top Irish produce meets classic French technique. The 'Irish Coffee' is made in the dining room and is, like everything else, an experience to remember. Cathal recommends the Fois Gras paired with a late harvest German Riesling.
18-19 Parnell Square North, Rotunda, Dublin City, D01 T3V8
Phone: +353 1 873 2266
Website: https://chapteronerestaurant.com/
Patrick Guilbaud
This iconic restaurant has been thriving since 1981 hidden in a Georgian townhouse adjacent to The Merrion Hotel. Quintessentially French paired with understated Dublin hospitality.
21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin City, D02 KF79
Phone: +353 1 676 4192
Glovers Alley
Located on the second floor of the Fitzwilliam Hotel this Michelin starred restaurant overlooks St. Stephen's Green. The atmosphere and clientele give 1920s or 2000s pre- crash vibes and the cooking is bold. A spot for a long boozy lunch or a celebration.
127-128 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin City, D02 HE18
Phone: +353 1 244 0733
Website: https://gloversalley.com/
Variety Jones
This 1 Michelin star restaurant focuses on great Irish ingredients cooked rustically over charcoal. Think grilled meats, fish and some fresh pastas into the bargain. Unfussy room and service. Interesting wines by the glass and bottle.
78 Thomas Street, Dublin City, D08 F2RN
Phone: +353 1 516 2470
Website: https://www.varietyjones.ie
The Butcher Grill - Steakhouse & Seafood
One of Cathal's favourites, The Butcher Grill is a modern Irish steakhouse in the village of Ranelagh (a short cab ride from downtown). There is a laid back yet indulgent atmosphere and you can expect all the classics served with a casual Dublin welcome. Cathal suggests the Achill Island oysters to start followed by the Uruguayan ribeye paired with the Pomerol "Les Colombiers de Feytit Clinet", Bordeaux - the 2020 vintage shows incredible freshness.
92 Ranelagh Village, D06 V4H3
Phone: +353-(0)1-498-1805
Website: https://www.thebutchergrill.ie/
Kites Chinese Restaurant
Kites has been serving exceptional Chinese and Asian fusion in the heart of Ballsbridge (a stone's throw from the US Embassy) since 1983. The menu features exotic delights such as dim sum style prawn dumplings, grilled spicy scallops on skewers, fresh crab claws, and grilled aromatic lamb. This is Cathal's recommendation for a date, whether it's your first or your 50th.
15/17 Ballsbridge Terrace, D04 H683
Phone: (01) 660 7415
Website: https://www.kitesrestaurant.ie/
Delahunt
This Victorian grocer’s shop is full of old world charm and mentioned in James Joyce’s ‘Ulysses’. The cooking is modern and flavoursome, the service friendly yet professional. Prince Harry dined here on his recent visit to Ireland, while President Clinton sampled the Guinness in the adjacent Cassidy's pub in 1995.
39 Camden Street Lower, Dublin City, D02 K277
Phone: +353 1 598 4880
Website: https://delahunt.ie/
Host
Ingredient-led, Italian-influenced cooking means an abundance of natural flavours; the concise, daily changing menu features prime meats, homemade pasta and dishes designed for sharing.
13 Ranelagh, Dublin City, D06 TH72
Phone: +353 1 561 2617
Website: https://hostrestaurant.ie/
Etto
This cosy, rustic restaurant close to the National Gallery serves casual, seasonal plates with an Italian accent.
18 Merrion Row, Dublin, D02 A316
Phone: +353 1 678 8872
Website: https://www.etto.ie/
Orwell Road
Orwell Road is a casual neighbourhood restaurant in the heart of the village of Rathgar in Dublin 6 (a short cab ride from downtown). Having grown up in the area, Cathal believes the location will give visitors a great feel for suburban Dublin life. The restaurant serves excellent modern food and some fantastic wines.
8 Orwell Road, Dublin City, D06 H2Y5
Phone: +353 1 621 3524
Locks
Locks sits on the bank of the canal at Windsor Terrace with great views of the swans swimming by. A brasserie style restaurant, Locks is particularly popular with the locals.
1 Windsor Terrace, Dublin City, D08 HT20
Phone: +353 1 416 3655
Website: https://www.locksrestaurant.ie/
Forest Avenue
Forest Avenue is a modern, intimate, warm, produce driven restaurant with an Italian accent. Tasting menus available at lunch and dinner.
8 Sussex Terrace, Dublin City, D04 C7F4
Phone: +353 1 667 8337
Ananda
Modern and innovative Indian fare in the heart of the south Dublin suburb of Dundrum. Just next to the Dundrum Town Centre Shopping Mall. The name means Bliss and Cathal recommends for when your palate has overdone the Guinness and stew in Dublin's pubs!
Cinema Building, Sandyford Road, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin City, D16 VK54
Phone: +353 1 296 0099
Website: https://www.anandarestaurant.ie/
Belfast
Capital of Northern Ireland
Ox
Ox is an understated modern European restaurant with one Michelin star. One of Cathal's favourites when visiting Belfast.
1 Oxford Street, Belfast, BT1 3LA
Phone: +44 28 9031 4121
Website: https://oxbelfast.com
The Muddlers Club
A Michelin star restaurant tucked away between Waring Street & Exchange Place in the historic back streets of the Cathedral Quarter.
1 Warehouse Ln, Belfast BT1 2DX
Phone: +44 28 9031 3199
Website: https://themuddlersclubbelfast.com/