County Meath
Picnic fare at this little spot includes scones, cakes and specialities such as mini-apple-crumble tarts. Light snacks like quiches and sandwiches are…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
Temple Bar
A friendly coffee shop with a view, the Music Cafe Dublin serves excellent coffee, expertly made – not always the case in Temple Bar – in a lovely glass…
Gap of Dunloe
Built in 1841, this charming stone pub has an intimate, gleaming timber dining room and uses local produce in dishes such as Aghadoe black pudding with…
Galway City
Free from additives and preservatives, handmade dishes here span salads, soups, sandwiches and spectacular sweet treats including, yes, tarts, such as…
County Meath
If a walk on the Hill of Tara has worked up an appetite, this family-friendly restaurant-cafe and souvenir shop at the base can restore you with wholesome…
Temple Bar
With a simple menu focusing on beef and seafood, this is an excellent example of a small menu done well. Everything is succulent and fresh and service…
North of the Liffey
A lovely little cafe just opposite the James Joyce Cultural Centre, the Cobalt occupies the ground floor of an elegant Georgian building and serves honest…
Dublin
The fresh cod and chips served these days in Dublin's most famous fish and chip shop is no better than that found in most other chippers, but the deep…
Galway City
There's more than a hint of Italy about this friendly, arty cafe tucked away behind Eyre Sq. Breakfast brings poached eggs, toasted ciabatta and Parma ham…
County Clare
Bright, citrus-coloured Zest is the retail chain of Irish in-flight catering company EFG Inflight Ltd, which has its kitchens at Shannon Airport. Salads,…
Temple Bar
It's the end of the night and you've got a desperate case of the munchies. Head straight for this terrific kebab joint and gobble the house speciality,…
Southwestern Donegal
Mrs B's is a bright and welcoming cafe with comfy sofas, local art on the walls, and a menu of homemade and locally sourced food, extending from hearty…
Dublin
A friendly local cafe, its menu caters for every palate, while keeping the ‘old Dublin’ atmosphere the Liberties is famous for. If you’re in the mood for…
Temple Bar
The Temple Bar branch of this popular burger restaurant is perfectly placed to feed the party crowd – after all, you really shouldn't drink on an empty…
Dublin
One of the most atmospheric ways to experience the Grand Canal – and enjoy a fine dinner – is on an evening barge trip. Board La Peniche, sit on the deck…
The Midlands
Set in an old haberdashery shop named Bramley's, framed by floor-to-ceiling windows, this light, bright cafe serves simple dishes, such as quiches, pies,…
County Meath
The Kitchen cooks up homemade lasagne, filled baked potatoes, tortilla wraps and other light bites in exposed brick surrounds, and brews smooth Segafredo…
Marco Pierre White Steakhouse & Grill
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Bad-boy chef Marco Pierre White (he who once made Gordon Ramsay cry) is the inspiration behind this bustling restaurant where steaks, grilled meats and…
Dublin
A neighbourhood pub with an excellent menu of bar food and snacks. The Sunday roast is consistently good, with fluffy Yorkshire puddings, tender beef and…
Dublin
Freshly made gourmet sandwiches and bagels as well as healthy salads and soups are the mainstay of the museum cafe at the Irish Museum of Modern Art…
Ring of Kerry
Pop into the Blue Bull, a perfect little old stone pub on the main square, for lunchtime staples like leek and Guinness sausages and mash, and dinner…
North of the Liffey
At the back of this Korean supermarket is one of Dublin's best-kept secrets. Order up bowls of bibimbap (rice bowl with meat, vegetables and egg) or…
North of the Liffey
This popular Italian restaurant is a stalwart for those looking for good pasta dishes and homemade risottos. It's not overly adventurous and the decor is…
Ring of Kerry
Near the bridge, this family-run restaurant has been dishing up breakfast, lunch and dinner to locals and visitors alike for decades. The menu runs from…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
Up a short flight of steps, Chapter One is crammed at lunchtime when locals descend to dine on the huge range of filled bagels, soups, nachos and hot and…
County Meath
The eclectic menu at this buzzing spot spans seafood pasta to duck à l'orange and teriyaki chicken with noodles, as well as house-speciality pizzas. Its…
Athlone
Spread over two levels, Murphy's Law is a mainstay for all-day breakfasts (traditional Irish, omelettes, French toast with bacon and maple syrup) and pub…
Dublin
The award-winning cafe of this branch of the National Museum of Ireland serves excellent salads, sandwiches and hearty hot dishes such as braised beef and…
County Tipperary
Named in honour of the local patriot, Irish revolutionary Charles Joseph Kickham (1828–82), this traditional pub serves carvery lunches that include roast…
County Wexford
Choose from sandwiches, salads, soups and jacket potatoes with toppings such as bacon and sour cream at this busy cafe filled with locals. If you're…
Dublin
A branch of the expanding Musashi empire, serving the same excellent and authentic sushi, sashimi and maki as the original restaurant on the north side of…
Dublin
Asian fusion – mostly Thai and Vietnamese – is a popular hit at this thoroughly contemporary restaurant. It's a branch of the original restaurant on…
North of the Liffey
An authentic beans-and-pulses place run by the Hare Krishna, with three branches in the city centre. Its cheap, wholesome mix of salads and Indian…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
An authentic beans-and-pulses place run by the Hare Krishna, with two branches in the city centre. Its cheap, wholesome mix of salads and Indian…
Cork City
This busy bistro with outdoor tables is set on a small and vibrant square in the heart of Cork's nightlife district, and serves everything from breakfast…
County Dublin
Organic meat and veg, local seafood, Irish fruit and farm cheeses are the mainstays at this popular market in the south Dublin suburb of Dun Laoghaire…
Southwestern Donegal
For a quick snack and fast food, stop by mobile Benny's, parked across the way from Roarty's Pub. Benny's does a decent fish and chips, but there's also…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
An elegant brasserie serving Irish-influenced Mediterranean cuisine. Nothing too imaginative, but it's well made: good pasta dishes and a fine selection…
County Mayo
You get culture along with your cake at Beehive – the popular cafe doubles as a crafts shop. It's a decent choice for a coffee, soup of the day, panini or…
County Tipperary
The town's best Indian restaurant has an elegant dining room with white tablecloths and the food is first rate – try the tandoori mixed grill of lamb,…
