The best restaurants Leinster

Through his works, James Joyce immortalized some pubs, like the Davy Byrnes. This legendary pub with its Art Deco decoration, named after its former owner, where Leopold Bloom stopped for a gorgonzola sandwich, is a good option if you want to take a break from the businessmen, tourists and other walkers. Serves good typical dishes. To discover, theIrish stew, the dozen oysters, and especially the excellent and very fresh smoked or poached salmon, with its hollandaise sauce, which made the reputation of the address.

This charming traditional restaurant, housed in a beautiful Georgian building, is famous for its seafood dishes. The simple but tasty food has been delighting the locals since 1971. The King Sitric also offers hotel rooms, which are recommended if you want to stay in Howth for a few days. The restaurant shares the premises with the East Café to the right of the room. With a small bar and high stools against the glass windows, you can watch Howth harbour wake up while enjoying a hot cappuccino. A nice address.

On the south bank of the Grand Canal, this excellent market is held every Thursday at lunchtime. From stall to stall you will discover cuisine from here and elsewhere: Spanish, Japanese, Lebanese, Indian... You will be able to taste (on the spot or to take away) a paella, pancakes, sushis, organic burgers, a piece of quiche, falafels, kebabs or German bratwurst... The products are all more appetizing than the others. It is difficult, if not impossible, to leave empty-handed.

Since 1996, the small «bakery» of the Cavallo's family regals the Dublinois. The place is tiny, very well decorated, and one can delight with delicious croissants, chocolate salami, kind of chocolate bread whose only Panem has the secret, and especially of irresistible foccans. The bread is made home with organic flour the very morning, the 100% arabica coffee is very successful, just like hot chocolate. On the spot, but attention, places are rare, or to take; In any case, do not take away from it!

Feeling hungry? The choice is yours: a hearty Irish breakfast, lunch on the go or not, dinner in the bar or at the Courtyard Restaurant, which offers an excellent steakhouse menu, all appetites will be satisfied. Whatever your choice, you will be satisfied because the quality/price ratio of this table is really up to the task when you want to enjoy yourself at the Cooney's Hotel. The good surprise is also the "craic" atmosphere of the bar, often animated by live music, which is the promise of a great evening

Feel like crossing the Atlantic? Burritos are those Mexican pancakes, very common and popular, especially in California. These corn cakes filled with different ingredients are a great way to fill a small hunger during your long day of visit. The ones at Pablo Picante, both on Baggot Street and in Temple Bar, are known for being tasty and quickly executed. You'll also have the opportunity to enjoy some excellent bowls.

Fancy some teppanyaki in a relaxed atmosphere and a real culinary show? Head for the Chai Yo table! Here, we cook in front of you, the recipes are flambéed as much as you like, for the pleasure of the eyes and the taste buds. In short, it's a real show! And it's an understatement to say that the cooks and waiters don't hesitate to joke around and cover classics such as Abba on the guitar, between two preparations! Don't hesitate to make a reservation to make sure you get a seat opposite the cook. Otherwise, you can sit down in the basement to taste sushi and Thai specialities.

A wall of shells, red leather seats and benches, Crabby Jo's is the restaurant side of the adjacent Wright of Howth seafood and grocery store. Here they revisit their wares to garnish your plates in a family-friendly atmosphere. From excellent lobster to traditional fish and chips, as well as a few meat dishes, you're in for a treat! The menu also includes a fine selection of fruit juices, pancakes and good full Irish breakfasts.

At the entrance, you first come across the shop selling plush toys, postcards and all kinds of decorative and design objects. Gourmets who come for the restaurant and the delicatessen head for the back of the store and the mezzanine. They serve delicious breakfasts, soups, very good salads and sandwiches. And everything is obviously prepared with fresh and seasonal products. The place can be a bit noisy but the staff is very nice and children are always welcome.

The Summit is as its name indicates at the Howth summit, just opposite the bus terminal 31. This pub, in the family since 1950, reminds a little of the restaurants found on the slopes in the mountain. The terrace is open by all the time, and winter a good fireplace fire warms the atmosphere. On Saturday evening, the management organises jazz or rock concerts. The house also offers starters and dishes at reasonable prices. A good place to take a break in the hiking and make a pool, watch a game of hurling or start his favorite music on the jukeboxes.

According to Dubliners, Zaytoon has the best kebabs in the capital. If they are more expensive than the Parisian kebabs, the sandwiches proposed here are however quite consistent and especially of better quality. You can also opt for the Persian specialty, the kubideh, excellent meat brochettes. There is also a branch on Lower Camden Street. On the spot or to take away, this is a good option to get your strength back, between two pubs in Temple Bar during a long evening of celebration.

In the excellent FXB, carnivores will be delighted, but the others can rest assured that there is something for everyone. FXB defines itself as surf'n'turf, that is to say the place where you can find very classic and consistent dishes of fish(surf) or meat(turf). A restaurant, with a very neat and trendy decoration, where the dishes are nicely prepared, the cuisine tasty, like traditional American flavors. The Caesar salad is also delicious. There are several addresses in the Irish capital.

A short walk from Croke Park, this corner restaurant is a small gold mine for light pizza enthusiasts. It offers classic classics, some very successful creations, but also the option create your own ("create yours") at rates more attractive than usual.

In a bright and colorful decor (even the furniture reminds us of Mexico), the well-named Acapulco has built its menu around various dishes (fajitas, tortillas, burritos, enchiladas, nachos) with deliciously spicy smells... Be careful though with the chili del diablo... very spicy! Nevertheless, for more than two decades, the oldest Mexican restaurant in the Irish capital has been delighting its little world. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dishes are also on the menu of this pleasant establishment which is off the beaten track.

The ideal place to start the day. This gay friendly café-walk in the shopping area of the city serves copious breakfasts (full Irish breakfast or vegeterian) in a friendly atmosphere.

Octopussy's Seafood Tapas is a Spanish inspired fish restaurant, in flavours, presentation and music. Wine from all origins is drunk in a very friendly atmosphere where all generations meet. Tapas (hearty) are served all day long. Special mention for the pil-pil prawns and for the kindness of the team. A really good address. Reservation recommended for meal times.

Winner of the National Pub of the Year and the National Restaurant Award several times, the Langton offers good food such asIrish stew , homemade burgers (very good), vegetarian specialties... This is the restaurant-bar of the 4 star Langtons Hotel Kilkenny, an institution in town, open since 1938. It has a number of cosy and stylish areas (bars, service rooms, tea rooms) and hosts traditional Irish music concerts.