Dublin Restaurants

  1. L'Ecrivain

    A firm favourite with the bulk of the city's foodies, L'Ecrivain trundles along with just one Michelin star to its name, but the plaudits just keep coming. Head chef Derry Clarke is considered a gourmet god for the exquisite simplicity of his creations, which put the emphasis on flavour and the use of the best local ingredients - all given the French once over and turned into something approaching divine dining.

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  2. Lemon

    Dublin's best pancake joint has branches on both sides of Grafton St, one on South William and the other on Dawson St. Each serves up a wide range of sweet and savoury crepes - those paper-thin ones stuffed with a variety of goodies and smothered in toppings - along with super coffee in a buzzy atmosphere that is popular with literally everyone.

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  3. Peploe's

    Lots of air-kissing and comparing of shopping-bag contents takes place at this sophisticated and sumptuous wine-bar, which is basically Dublin's answer to London's Ivy Rooms. It's all about elegance and attention to detail - check out the sumptuous tableware - and not really about the perfectly adequate continental cuisine, which is merely a complement to the superb wine list.

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