The best restaurants Ireland

Good restaurant and cosy bar with exposed stones. Smoking terrace overlooking the castle, where the restaurant is actually the former stable. A rallying point for all those looking for a historic and welcoming tavern.

Delicious homemade ice creams, desserts and coffee.

Located in the city centre in an original setting, this cosy and relaxed bar offers good cuisine and lively weekend weekends.

Good local cuisine in the bar or restaurant, in a friendly atmosphere. Traditional music in the summer.

Gourmet family restaurant, whose menu is happy to present classic country, but well done: seafood chowder, Irish smoked salmon, shepherd's black and white…

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.

On the outskirts of town, on the way to Charles Fort, this traditional pub with an old-fashioned, friendly atmosphere serves sandwiches, good burgers and a number of fresh fish dishes, including, of course, the inevitable fish & chips. In fine weather, you can enjoy the tables on the terrace and the charming Scilly Park nearby. When the weather's chilly, you can enjoy your meal by the fireplace. And, whatever the season, live bands play here almost every night of the week. Authentic and typical.

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.

For the traditional pub food, the variety of whiskeys, and even the wines. This superb pub with its typical decor has been run by the Malone family for three generations. Their specialty: hot Irish whiskey! If you must have one, this is the place. The food here is also quite good, whether it's baked salmon with vegetables, Thai chicken or classic burgers done right. Try to save a little room for the tasty homemade dessert: the excellent cheesecake at Bailey's! A very authentic address.

The Dooley's pub cultivates the spirit of brasserie: circular benches, back-to-back, rumour of diners, speed of service, gentle animation and good cooking.

Mix of cuisines Irish and Italian. As starter you will have the choice between salads, bruschetta, antipasti, in main course between pasta, dishes containing trout, salmon, monkfish, lamb or chicken, and pizza (on the spot or take-away).

This friendly café is located just off the footpath that takes you to the cliffs and across from the Pollock Holes. It has a superb terrace overlooking the sea. A bargain and a very popular place. Russell Crowe was even seen in the café a few years ago! You can also enjoy the view in colder weather thanks to the large windows of the establishment. The menu includes delicious pastries, sandwiches, homemade soups, pies and a good selection of bottled beers.

The warm atmosphere of Scott's is primarily due to the friendly personality of its owner, who welcomes you into his home in a good mood and enjoys chatting with the customers. The toasts with melted cheese and garlic are delicious, as are the meat dishes with sauce. In addition to the beers, there are also some interesting wines. The traditional setting is nice and the music is always carefully chosen. An address that definitely puts you in a good mood and that you should not miss during an evening in Kilkee.

A cosy establishment with a café-restaurant, and a bar with pool tables. The menu includes homemade lasagne, seafood chowder, chicken and salmon dishes, roast beef with organic and seasonal vegetables and salads. For those who like the taste of the sea, you can also order a platter of freshly caught seafood. A good wine and whisky list is also available. And, not to spoil anything, Martin and his team's welcome is top notch!

Marco Pierre White, the famous English chef (three stars in the Michelin Guide) runs a dozen restaurants. He trained at La Gavroche, with Albert and Michel Roux. He became a chef at the age of 24, and at that time the now famous Gordon Ramsay was under his command. Here the chef offers classic, fine Italian-inspired cuisine and serves especially the tasty meat for which he is famous. His restaurant has quickly become a trendy place.

An unusual place, especially if you have the opportunity to sail on the Grand Canal. On board this pretty barge, you will sail in a warm atmosphere while enjoying a good French influenced cuisine, simple and refined. Don't expect to find a typically French menu, the recipes also have a local touch. In addition to the terrine and coq au vin, the goat cheese and red onion jam tart with mesclun is tempting. An ideal address for an unusual evening.

An excellent address in Dublin. This chic restaurant (which has had a Michelin star for many years) has been tastefully fitted out in a Georgian building. Exposed stone walls, intimate setting, sober and refined décor; it is possible to dine in one of the private rooms or to settle down at the "Chef's Table", a surprising place which lends itself to the tasting of the 4 course menu. Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen's menu changes with the seasons, but the pleasure remains. Finally, the wine cellar is impressive.

This restaurant, located in a very popular and rather local area, is an invigorating stop. The oriental decor plunges you into the tales of the Thousand and One Nights and offers a very good cuisine prepared by a Moroccan chef. The most famous dishes are on the menu: royal couscous, tajines... and there are many others that you will surely discover. For dessert, a lot of sweets will be proposed (Briwat, pastries, fruit salads). The service is a bit slow, but the flavours are always there.

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!

Welcome to the cosy atmosphere of La Bodega. Here the staff always welcomes you with a smile. The menu is not very extensive, but the tapas are absolutely delicious; we particularly recommend the grilled sardines, the tortilla, the garlic prawns, the chorizo with chickpeas, and to finish the chocolate fondant! Beware, the place is often crowded at the end of the week and the wait can be a bit long, especially in the charming and romantic patio. You'd think you were in Madrid, except for the heat!

Here is a charming address that has been secretly kept since 1980! In a pleasant dining room with a cosy and somewhat old-fashioned atmosphere, where the fireplace crackles in winter, the waiters serve traditional dishes that are perfectly successful, most of which are composed of fish and especially seafood. Shrimps, lobsters, scallops or oysters will delight the amateurs. The wines are French, and the dishes also have that little something that seems familiar to us. Go ahead, but don't let the secret out..

This is a chic and discreet bistro, modern and elegant, and undoubtedly one of the best restaurants in Ranelagh village. It is named after the Wild Ge ese, the Irish mercenaries who left the country to join the continental armies between the 16th and 18th centuries. In a romantic setting, you can enjoy elaborate cuisine that awakens the senses and highlights seasonal produce. Wine lovers will be delighted, as the cellar has hundreds of bottles.

Reflecting the neighborhood in which it has found a home, this rather relaxed, family-friendly restaurant got a makeover in 2022. The menu is heterogeneous - nachos, burgers, croque-monsieur, grilled salmon or roasted chicken - and that's just what we like. In this warm setting, young bohemian couples, groups of friends and local residents mingle. We spend a pleasant moment that we would like to prolong. Very good address also for a brunch (from Friday till Sunday) and a beautiful card of cocktails is proposed.

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.

Tucked away in a small alleyway, in a classy and cosy atmosphere, chef Ciaran McGill's One Pico is an excellent restaurant in the capital. The Irish chef reworks the great Irish and sometimes even French classics with seasonal produce and a welcome creative touch. The fillet of beef with foie gras, with truffles and celery purée, is a must. The wine list is also very good and the sommelier's advice is always sound. The good plan is the lunch menus, with excellent value for money.

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.

After strolling through the two floors of a very nice shop, the curious traveller goes to the top floor to get some food. The kitschy chandeliers light up the large dining tables and beautiful plates of fresh produce! Very good vegetarian options also hold a good place on the establishment's menu. In short, an excellent address for a good lunch. Those with a sweet tooth won't be able to resist the beautiful and delicious pastries to conclude this quality meal. And the coffee is excellent.

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.

An institution in Cork since 1982! Delicious vegetarian cuisine and a good variety of desserts in a beautiful setting overlooking the River Lee.

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.

For four generations, this has been the place to go in Galway for those who love fish, seafood and all the flavors of the sea. The establishment houses two different areas: a fish and chips side (to eat in or take away) and a restaurant side offering daily fish and a wide variety of seafood (oysters, mussels, salmon, crab, hake and much more!) all freshly caught, of course. In short, the food is good and the atmosphere is friendly.

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.

Located on the Wild Atlantic Way, this warm, multi-award-winning restaurant with a gastro menu is also a hybrid of a typical pub and a Bed & Breakfast ideally placed on the banks of the River Moy, just outside town. In the restaurant, we recommend the fish specialties, always very well served, and the freshly caught seafood. Gourmets can also indulge in home-made desserts. The Bed & Breakfast has 20 pleasant rooms.

Leo Burdocks is THE reference in Dublin for fish and chips: they've been here since 1913. The waiters and cooks are dressed in black and white, like Parisian waiters. Portions are very, very large and takeaway only. If you're normally hungry, just ask for the fish, which will probably be served with a few French fries. At the entrance, the list of celebrities who have indulged is impressive, from Naomi Campbell to Bruce Springsteen to Edith Piaf.

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.

Set in an ancient stone barn, this establishment opened in 2008 and has been established as the inevitable area. There is an award-winning Italian restaurant with generous fresh produce, a bistro with classic Italian dishes and a pub. One of the Italian bosses speaks French and one of the servers is French.

On the upstairs, Coach House offers 16 charming, simple and quiet rooms. Breakfast is served at the bistro. As the boss is painter, the place also has an art gallery.

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.