Dingle Peninsula
Outside tables look across Brandon Bay to the mountains at this laid-back pub idyllically located out near the tip of the peninsula. Seafood is a…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
County Donegal
Pretty in blue, this fresh and cheery bistro excels from breakfast through lunch. At any time the baked goods beguile and there's all sorts on the menu,…
Kinvara
Popular with yachties who tie up out front, this mustard-yellow restaurant and pub serves seafood spanning local lobster cooked in garlic to mussels,…
Wicklow Mountains
A lovely 1st-floor dining room is the backdrop for Italian dishes such as Tuscan-wine-simmered cod, house-made Puglian pasta with clams and chicken breast…
Cork City
Flying the flag for alternative Cork, this cafeteria offers a range of self-service vegetarian dishes, all organic, including big breakfasts and rib…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The first Irish outpost of The Ivy brasserie brand, this restaurant hits the mark in the style stakes (but some say this dedication isn't matched on the…
County Mayo
The extensive menu here ranges from pizza and pasta to organic meat and fish. Carefully chosen ingredients are combined cleverly, whether you pause at the…
Aran Islands
At tiny, thatched Nan Phaidi, picnic tables and a riot of flowers sit in front of whitewashed walls, and happy diners tuck into award-winning treats…
The West Cork Coast
The upstairs restaurant at the Waterfront hotel enjoys elevated sea views and serves luscious shellfish platters containing lobsters, prawns, brown crabs,…
Cork City
In this foodiest of foodie towns it's not surprising to find a cafe run by artisan coffee roasters. The brew on offer in this cute and often crowded…
County Mayo
With its lively chatter, superb cakes and all-day brunches, Creel conjures up inventive treatments with traditional Mayo ingredients. Lunch might be a…
Kinvara
From tasty soups and pastas to Burren smoked salmon and seafood chowder, the flavours of west Ireland infuse the dishes at this welcoming harbourside cafe…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Simon's soup-and-sandwich joint is a city stalwart, impervious to the fluctuating fortunes of the world around it, mostly because its doorstep sandwiches…
The Midlands
In a wood-beamed stone building within the Market Yard Centre, this family-friendly restaurant has an extensive menu of classic Italian dishes, including…
County Waterford
At the heart of Lismore, this inviting Victorian pub – complete with decorative wallpaper, leather-backed benches, an open fire, and a beer garden out the…
County Donegal
Just off Main St, this multilevel pub is a good choice for a casual meal. A carvery buffet lunch is served from 11am to 2.30pm, then a menu of burgers,…
Dublin
Take a traditional pub and introduce a chef with a vision: hey presto, you've got a gastropub (surprisingly one of the few in the city) serving burgers,…
County Mayo
Friendly village pub Mickey's draws the locals for gossip, the occasional sing-a-long and simple but excellent seafood: smoked salmon, mussels and crab…
County Waterford
A winning combination, the gallery displays local art while the teashop sells delicious cakes, plus soup and savoury treats during the summer months…
North of the Liffey
One of the most welcoming cafes in town is this wonderful spot in Smithfield, which serves excellent breakfasts and fine sandwiches, as well as a lovely…
County Tipperary
This long, slender, smart and bustling deli and cafe does a brisk trade, serving a wide range of appealing lunch options, comfort food (gourmet burgers,…
Adare
Hearty salads, open sandwiches and lasagne appear on the lunch menu at this upmarket thatched cottage restaurant, while dinner ups the ante with dishes…
The West Cork Coast
This place uses locally sourced produce and a deft hand in the kitchen to produce breakfast dishes such as vanilla pancakes with fresh berries, and lunch…
County Clare
The Potter's Hand is the kind of calm, cool cafe you wish was on your own doorstep. Shelves stacked with books sit beside counters showcasing crumbly…
County Waterford
This famous local bakery has used the same brick Scotch ovens since 1887. Sandwiches, light meals and a mouth-watering selection of cakes and buns baked…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Despite the tongue-twister name (it means 'gluttonous feast' in French), L'Gueuleton is a firm favourite with locals for its robust (meaty, filling) take…
North of the Liffey
Buzzing pizza joint that's handy if you're heading to the Cineworld cinema on Parnell St. If you have any room for dessert, the Bean & Goose sharing board…
County Clare
Blackboard menus line the walls at the Old Bake House, which serves light dishes like soup and open sandwiches at lunch and dinner mains including salmon…
Temple Bar
The authentic Neapolitan pizza served here is fantastic, with a chewy, charred crust and a sparse smattering of toppings — we love the Sapori del Sud,…
Dublin
This gorgeous bar does a limited selection of main courses, but the real treats are the tapas-style sharing plates, which cover the full Mediterranean…
The West Cork Coast
This welcoming cafe is a popular meeting place, serving hearty breakfasts, excellent coffee and a tempting selection of hot lunch dishes that include…
County Mayo
The perfect pause to soak up the charms of the little seaside village of Dugort, the Cottage offers fab coffees and baked goods plus a tasty variety of…
County Mayo
Denis Lenihan's culinary skills enjoy widespread acclaim, so make sure you don't miss the signature 'smoky bake' pie, stuffed with trout, salmon, mackerel…
Wicklow Mountains
At this elegant restaurant housed in an old cottage in Roundwood, Wicklow rainbow trout, chargrilled Kildare rib-eye and roast Blessington duck are among…
County Sligo
The exterior in a modern block may look uninviting, but the Japanese/Korean food here is good. To gyoza (dumplings) add good sushi and excellent miso…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
The name means 'happy meeting place' and this Thai-Vietnamese fusion restaurant is just that. The buzzy atmosphere is all designer cool, the Southeast…
Galway City
Galway's hipsters, vegetarians and vegans love the street-food creations rustled up by this ethics-conscious relative newcomer, thanks to fresh,…
County Sligo
At this charming little light-filled bungalow join other satisfied customers enjoying hand-roasted coffee, excellent breakfasts and imaginative lunches…
Kinsale
Bar food at this unassuming gastropub is way above average, and the restaurant is exceptional. A very traditional ambience belies the high quality of the…
Inishowen Peninsula
While you might be tempted to sun yourself at the picnic table out the front, you should step inside this atmospheric pub for an excellent meal – it has…
