Cork City
A superb bistro and deli where locally sourced food is honoured at breakfast and lunch, either sit-in or take away. Fresh scones draw crowds early; daily…
Must-see restaurants in Ireland
Ring of Kerry
This is a modern take on a trad pub, so you can drop in for pints and craic in the afternoon, and stay for dinner. Some of the finest food on the Ring…
Athlone
The intimate bistro at this 11th-century inn has red leather banquettes, chequered tablecloths and timber-panelled walls hung with black-and-white photos…
County Wexford
This one-time rural pub, 5.5km northeast of Duncannon, is now an exquisite restaurant with blue-and-grey velveteen chairs and marine-green walls…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Tucked inside an 18th-century building, award-winning chef Henry Stone's restaurant has a huge open fireplace and a pretty courtyard at the back,…
Counties Wexford, Waterford, Carlow & Kilkenny
Carlow's best dining is amid the arty surrounds of the Visual Centre for Contemporary Art. It's a sleek and stylish space with a patio bordering the…
Galway City
More than 50 regional Spanish tapas dishes are given a gourmet twist by star chef JP McMahon, whose other ventures include Michelin-starred Aniar…
Connemara
Roundstone lobster, Aran Islands hake, plaice and sea bass, local crab and mackerel smoked in-house are sourced off the old stone dock directly opposite…
The Burren
Although vegetarians and carnivores eat well here, seafood is the star at this whitewashed restaurant warmed by log-burning stoves. Think black Head Bay…
The Midlands
Dating from 1781 and run by the seventh generation, this upmarket pub serves seasonal and locally sourced dishes, from gourmet lunchtime sandwiches (eg…
Grafton Street & St Stephen's Green
Reg White cut his pie-making teeth at flour + water in San Francisco before opening this fabulous restaurant in 2018, and it's already a contender for…
Kinsale
This candlelit hideaway is set in an 18th-century coach house with a charming cobbled courtyard out the back, and offers a mouth-watering menu of gourmet…
County Cork
This gourmet deli and cafe is an Aladdin's cave of West Cork's finest food. Grab a menu, choose a table, and order at the counter – tasting plates are the…
County Clare
With stone walls and floors, and a roaring fire, this treasure of a pub has a seriously good kitchen. Seafood is the order of the day – you'll see the…
County Donegal
Arrive early to avoid a long wait at this popular place serving artisan sourdough pizzas, cooked in a wood-fired oven, with toppings like goat's cheese…
The Midlands
Inside an ivy-covered, 200-year-old cottage, this romantic restaurant with white-clothed tables and flickering candles specialises in seafood, such as…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
The restaurant at boutique hotel Ghan House is renowned for its classic multicourse menus (no à la carte) incorporating its own breads, stocks, ice creams…
Dingle Peninsula
This cute cottage restaurant in the middle of Castlegregory village takes the claims of 'locally sourced produce' very seriously indeed, pairing the likes…
County Clare
Everything you need for a riverside picnic or a packed lunch for a Burren hike is on offer at this enticing deli. Organic Irish cheeses include St Tola…
Cork City
A contender for best restaurant in town of any genre, Paradiso serves contemporary vegetarian dishes, including vegan fare: how about corn pancakes filled…
Limerick City
Georgian architecture meets modern design at this elegant venue – one of Limerick's best dining experiences. Service is professional but relaxed, the wine…
The West Cork Coast
Hidden away in an alley across from Baltimore Castle, this place looks like a top designer has reimagined an old fisherman's cottage. Similar creativity…
Galway City
Dark-wood panelling, snugs, stained glass, antique mirrors, book-lined shelves and blazing open fires set the scene for standout gastropub fare. John…
Kilkenny City
Chef Garrett Byrne was awarded a Michelin star for this bold, stylish restaurant in his native Kilkenny. He's passionate about supporting local and…
Dingle Town
Occupying a bright blue-and-yellow waterfront fishing shack, this rustic spot is one of Dingle's top restaurants, with an intense devotion to fresh local…
County Tipperary
This long-established bar has been given a glitzy gastropub makeover, with a bright, sun-drenched dining room at the back, and a gorgeous garden complete…
County Waterford
This buzzing bistro is so popular that you might struggle to find a table, so book ahead to dine on creative dishes that incorporate local produce such as…
Counties Meath, Louth, Cavan & Monaghan
On a working farm, this skylit, retrofitted barn houses a wondrous bakery, deli, florist and homewares shop as well as an all-organic vegetarian cafe. For…
County Donegal
A light-filled, contemporary dining room is an inviting setting to sample local seafood (Donegal bay mussels, Burtonport crab, Killybegs smoked haddock)…
Tralee
Quinlan's is Kerry's leading chain of fish shops, with its own fleet so you know everything here is fresh. The fish and chips are great; alternatives…
Bray
By day this harbourside cafe opposite the shipyard is a fantastic spot for breakfast (ham hock eggs Benedict; Belgian waffles with smoked bacon) and lunch…
Inishowen Peninsula
At the Malin Head Community Centre on the road to Malin Head, Wild Strands Caife is a worthwhile stop for delicious, home-cooked organic food. The menu…
Beara Peninsula
Captivating views over Glanmore Lake accompany scrumptious, home-cooked food at Josie's, set on a hill above the water. Choose from salads and sandwiches…
Cork City
An unmissable experience at the heart of the English Market, the Farmgate is perched on a balcony overlooking the food stalls below, the source of all…
Kinsale
Owning a gourmet restaurant in Kinsale means plenty of competition, but John and Julie Finn's venture is more than up to the challenge. Elegant but…
Galway City
Casually hip Ard Bia ('High Food' in Irish) is decorated with works by local artists and upcycled vintage furniture. Organic, local, seasonal produce …
The Midlands
All of the meat and dairy products here come from the family's organic farm on Lough Key. The cafe serves breakfast (eg pancakes with yoghurt and berry…
Limerick City
A haven of understated style and a champion of local produce, this cafe set in a converted bank building epitomises Limerick's foodie scene. Exquisite…
County Mayo
Artisan, organic, local food packs the shelves and tables of this gourmet deli-cafe. Picnic goodies include Carrowholly cheese, Ballina smoked salmon and…
Killarney
This buzzing gastropub serves some of the tastiest food in town, with menu highlights ranging from cheese and charcuterie platters and aged fillet steaks…
