Limerick City
If you have a hankering for Italian comfort food, this modern diner is the place to head – hearty helpings of authentic pizza and pasta dishes sit…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
County Meath
This little gem sells delicious breads, cakes, pies and biscuits (including sugar- and gluten-free options), as well as homemade soups and full-to…
County Donegal
Set on the clifftop, the Gaslight Inn offers an extensive menu of well-cooked comfort food and spectacular views over the bay. Upstairs, the B&B has five…
County Meath
Cooked-to-order dry-aged steaks from local abattoir-butcher Coogan's are the stock-in-trade of this always-packed restaurant, but noncarnivores can choose…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
A quick and easy taco joint serving authentic soft corn tortillas filled with pulled pork, crispy fish and fried chicken. The elotes (corn on the cob…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Things are kept simple at this cosy little spot — succulent rotisserie chicken, wings and burgers are served with skin-on fries or mash (€3.25), at long…
County Donegal
At Glenveagh Castle, this cosy tearoom serves freshly baked scones, tray bakes and cakes as well as savoury items like quiche, sandwiches, soup and…
Dublin
A second branch of the much-loved restaurant on Bath Ave, offering virtually the same delicious menu. Its juicy burgers are a contender for the best in…
Limerick City
The local branch of a regional chain of bakeries, family-run O’Connor's greets you with classic fresh-from-the-oven smells as you walk in – choose from…
Beara Peninsula
MacCarthy's is a traditional, Victorian-style wood-panelled bar with a menu of hearty pub grub; the house speciality is a steaming pan of succulent Bantry…
County Cork
The cafe at Gougane Barra serves coffee, cakes, sandwiches and scones, and has a grand view over the lake. No wi-fi, and barely a flicker of a phone…
Kilkenny City
In this crowded little deli, takeaway wraps, paninis, baps, bagels and thick-cut-bread sandwiches are assembled using choice imported meats and cheeses …
Dublin
The daytime incarnation of Clanbrassil House next door, this cafe has a small but solid menu of sandwiches, bagels and pastries, made fresh each day.
County Dublin
A contender for best seafood restaurant in Howth, Aqua serves top-quality fish dishes in its elegant dining room overlooking the harbour. The building was…
County Mayo
Mary makes everyone feel welcome at this charming place with good coffee, fresh-baked goods, lunch items, chocolate treats and a back garden, where…
Southwestern Donegal
Attached to the heritage centre, this little cafe and bakery serves a good selection of hot dishes such as homemade quiche and lasagne, as well as an…
Inishowen Peninsula
From Easter to September, this little three-wheeler climbs the hill to Banba's Crown, providing coffee, hot chocolate and baked goodies to travellers at…
Beara Peninsula
This food truck can usually be found at the Dursey cable car parking area on summer weekends. Serves fantastic fish and chips, the fish freshly landed at…
County Sligo
You may not want to bring your date for dinner, but this decent greasy spoon is a good stop for curry chips, full-on breakfasts, ample pots of coffee and…
County Mayo
Within the swish Delphi Resort, this friendly and bright cafe doubles as a craft shop to promote local artists and craftspeople, and serves fine food and…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
This spot near Dublin Castle has been around for a few years but rarely features on anyone's 'must-eat' list. It's their loss, because the burritos here…
Southwestern Donegal
This welcoming cafe is pretty much the cooking hub of the village. The menu spans seafood chowder (€8) and scampi to pizzas, which can also be ordered to…
Kenmare
Stalls on the town square sell vegetables, cheese, honey, gourmet ice cream, bread, smoked salmon and other artisan produce during Kenmare's weekly…
Dingle Town
Fresh local produce and homemade goodies galore are sold at Dingle's farmers market, which has around 20 stalls at any one time and at least a couple of…
County Sligo
Very popular with locals at lunch and with a good selection of books, this small cafe and crafts shop is right beside the Protestant church and the high…
County Cork
Everything at this luscious little cafe is homemade: cod and chips, lentil-and-nut loaf, quiche, cakes and more. Vegetarians in particular will be in…
County Sligo
Great simple food is the theme at this diet-busting bakery and shop. Expect excellent tarts, jams and cakes, cracking soda bread and a delectable apple…
Dublin
These handsome Victorian tearooms just off Chesterfield Ave by the bandstand in Phoenix Park serve cakes, sandwiches, salads and, of course, tea and…
County Dublin
Despite the name, there's only a handful of Italian dishes here on a menu that emphasises well-prepared steaks, homemade organic burgers and fish and…
County Donegal
This restaurant and cafe within the visitor centre has home-baked goodies, hot plates, paninis, salads and snacks.
County Dublin
Irish lamb, seafood linguine and beautifully cooked steak are just three of the highlights at this cosy French restaurant in the middle of the village.
Southwestern Donegal
This artisan cafe and crafts gallery has excellent coffee, baked goods, sandwiches and hot lunches. There's also a craft shop here.
County Cork
The road along the Sheep's Head Peninsula ends at a car park with a tiny tearoom, famous for its scones and salmon sandwiches.
Ballinacourty House Restaurant
County Tipperary
This restaurant is deservedly popular for its menu of delicious steaks, roasts and seafood. Bookings essential at weekends.
County Clare
The twin towns hold their excellent farmers' market on the islet Between the Waters, off the bridge on the Killaloe side.
County Wexford
Enniscorthy's farmers market sells local and organic goods and prepared foods. Look for Carrigbyrne cheese.
Kinsale
A cheerful cafe and book exchange, serving great cakes and coffee as well as huge toasted sandwiches.
The Burren
Local produce, including farmhouse cheese, fills the stalls of Ballyvaughan's farmers' market.
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Homemade, succulent artisan burgers so big and tasty, they're almost sinful.
