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Fifteen great places for relaxed dining with friends around Ireland

Fifteen great places for relaxed dining with friends around Ireland

Cafes and restaurants for when you feel like sharing (small plates), fancy brunch or maybe only something on sourdough will do

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 05:00
Great places to eat with outside tables in summer 2024

Great places to eat with outside tables in summer 2024

Tables Outside

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 04:59
Takeaway review: Award-winning Indian food cooked from scratch in south Co Dublin

Takeaway review: Award-winning Indian food cooked from scratch in south Co Dublin

Broad menu offers speciality curries, kebabs, biryanis and gluten-free and vegan dishes

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 05:00
A glitzy but perplexing new Dublin restaurant with an overwhelming menu

A glitzy but perplexing new Dublin restaurant with an overwhelming menu

This is not what I expected, but I get that the concept is novel, offering something different to diners

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 05:00
Great places to eat by the water in Ireland this summer

Great places to eat by the water in Ireland this summer

Our pick of restaurants around Ireland’s coasts for fabulous fish and seafood

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 04:58
Takeaway review: Top tier sandwiches in a most delightful spot

Takeaway review: Top tier sandwiches in a most delightful spot

Very generously sized sandwiches that would feed two, and great vegetarian hot pot

Fri Jun 28 2024 - 05:00
Stunning fish in a magical setting by the water’s edge

Stunning fish in a magical setting by the water’s edge

The menu changes according to the catch from local boats and the fresh flavours of the sea are allowed to shine

Thu Jun 27 2024 - 05:00
25 of the best new Irish restaurants to try this summer

25 of the best new Irish restaurants to try this summer

From all-day charcuterie to top-notch pizza and ribbony noodles, we’ve got something for everybody

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: The focaccia at this new Ranelagh bakery is spectacular

Takeaway review: The focaccia at this new Ranelagh bakery is spectacular

Savoury treats and delicious pastries for a light lunch – just be sure to get there early

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 05:00
This is a cracking coastal restaurant

This is a cracking coastal restaurant

Best restaurants, favourite restaurants, sometimes the more apt question is, what do you feel like eating?

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 05:00
The best places to eat and drink on a weekend break in Kilkenny

The best places to eat and drink on a weekend break in Kilkenny

Gourmet Getaways: Irish Times restaurant critic Corinna Hardgrave shares her top places to visit in Kilkenny

Sun Jun 16 2024 - 05:00
Where can you eat outdoors in Dublin without breaking the bank?

Where can you eat outdoors in Dublin without breaking the bank?

From markets to wood-fired pizza to stylish French cuisine, we have you covered

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 06:00
Takeaway review: Stunning sourdough pizza served from a converted horsebox

Takeaway review: Stunning sourdough pizza served from a converted horsebox

The dough is airy and beautifully mottled while the toppings are top tier

Fri Jun 14 2024 - 05:00
Dublin’s fun nod to New Orleans food offers amazing midweek value

Dublin’s fun nod to New Orleans food offers amazing midweek value

While you won’t find gumbo or po’boys on the menu at this 140-seater restaurant that opened in December, there are many other eye-catching dishes

Thu Jun 13 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Real Mexican street food that’s worth queuing for

Takeaway review: Real Mexican street food that’s worth queuing for

Plenty of choice and dishes you won’t get anywhere else

Fri Jun 07 2024 - 05:30
We need more walk-in restaurants in scenic spots like this - absolutely delightful

We need more walk-in restaurants in scenic spots like this - absolutely delightful

This south county Dublin café by day and wine bar by night is a winner

Thu Jun 06 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: These loaded hot dogs  bursting with South American flavour are made for a cold beer

Takeaway review: These loaded hot dogs bursting with South American flavour are made for a cold beer

On a sunny day at the Eatyard, these hot dogs went down a treat with a cold beer

Fri May 31 2024 - 06:00
100 great restaurants and places to eat around Ireland this summer

100 great restaurants and places to eat around Ireland this summer

Our writers have found the best restaurants and recommendations for dining in Ireland this summer

Fri May 31 2024 - 05:45
I immediately added this Dublin 1 restaurant to my list of favourites

I immediately added this Dublin 1 restaurant to my list of favourites

A delicious and nuanced taste of southern India for astonishingly good prices

Thu May 30 2024 - 06:00
Takeaway review: food truck serving great Indian street food draws a crowd in Dublin 4

Takeaway review: food truck serving great Indian street food draws a crowd in Dublin 4

The menu changes regularly at this wonderful food truck which offers particularly tasty vegetarian dishes

Fri May 24 2024 - 05:00
A wonderful Chinese restaurant with signature dumplings and great service

A wonderful Chinese restaurant with signature dumplings and great service

This is a real urban neighbourhood eatery, complete with chatter and music

Thu May 23 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Sizzling burgers and steak frites in D4 if you get there on time

Takeaway review: Sizzling burgers and steak frites in D4 if you get there on time

FX Buckley beef and a killer pepper sauce make these burgers stand out

Fri May 17 2024 - 05:00
A smart south Dublin restaurant with Mediterranean-style food – no surprise that it's full

A smart south Dublin restaurant with Mediterranean-style food – no surprise that it's full

Assured cooking, great service and tasty dishes at this neighbourhood restaurant

Thu May 16 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: A delicious taste of Sicily at lunchtime

Takeaway review: A delicious taste of Sicily at lunchtime

This light-filled deli in Dublin 2 feels like a little corner of Italy

Fri May 10 2024 - 05:00
Simple and utterly beautiful food in a charming restaurant

Simple and utterly beautiful food in a charming restaurant

This daytime restaurant is worth a special journey

Thu May 09 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: an incredible taste of home-cooked African food

Takeaway review: an incredible taste of home-cooked African food

A taste of Nigeria with real depth of flavour - you’ll want to try all of the dishes

Fri May 03 2024 - 05:00
Bar off Merrion Square transformed into new tapas restaurant full of home-made warmth

Bar off Merrion Square transformed into new tapas restaurant full of home-made warmth

This light-filled front bar with a tapas restaurant at the back, in the former premises of The Square Ball close to Merrion Square

Thu May 02 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Tasty wood-fired pizzas beside Goat pub where the Italian Stallion is a big hit

Takeaway review: Tasty wood-fired pizzas beside Goat pub where the Italian Stallion is a big hit

Takeaway unit at The Goat Bar in Goatstown offers the option to enjoy your order either in the bar or at home

Fri Apr 26 2024 - 05:00
This is Dublin’s coolest new place – delicious, creative food in a great room

This is Dublin’s coolest new place – delicious, creative food in a great room

With DJs manning the custom-built sound system later tables are likely to be the first to book out

Thu Apr 25 2024 - 05:00
D’Grill takeaway review: A wonderful taste of Afghanistan on Aungier Street

D’Grill takeaway review: A wonderful taste of Afghanistan on Aungier Street

This is Dublin’s only Afghan restaurant with dishes you won’t find anywhere else

Fri Apr 19 2024 - 05:00
Joyously delicious tapas in a neighbourhood setting

Joyously delicious tapas in a neighbourhood setting

Spanish chef with a flair for global flavours provides menu of interesting bites with a mix of classics

Thu Apr 18 2024 - 05:00
Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?

Is it okay to ask for a doggy bag in a restaurant?

Food for Thought: In an Irish context, let’s see if a straw poll on Instagram can enlighten us

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: The samosas are a real standout at India eatery beside Dublin mosque

Takeaway review: The samosas are a real standout at India eatery beside Dublin mosque

Delicious Indian food at this Dublin takeaway in grounds of the South Circular Road mosque, with plenty of choice

Fri Apr 12 2024 - 05:00
This under-the-radar Dublin neighbourhood restaurant is brilliant value

This under-the-radar Dublin neighbourhood restaurant is brilliant value

Restaurant review: This south Dublin local eatery is so well priced for such good food I’m not quite sure how they pull it off

Thu Apr 11 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Clever cooking and crème brûlée doughnuts worth travelling for

Takeaway review: Clever cooking and crème brûlée doughnuts worth travelling for

Incredibly tasty takeaway food and it just happens to be vegan

Fri Apr 05 2024 - 05:00
A swanky new restaurant already filled with the D4 and south Co Dublin set

A swanky new restaurant already filled with the D4 and south Co Dublin set

The classic dishes with vibrant southeast Asian influences at this new city centre eatery come at a price

Thu Apr 04 2024 - 05:00
Gourmet getaway: The best places to eat and drink on a weekend break in Limerick

Gourmet getaway: The best places to eat and drink on a weekend break in Limerick

Food markets, a burgeoning cafe culture, craft beer and some sublime restaurants make Limerick a food destination

Sun Mar 31 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: A decent Japanese offering at an attractive price point

Takeaway review: A decent Japanese offering at an attractive price point

If you opt to eat in rather than take your food home, you can bring your own bottle

Fri Mar 29 2024 - 05:00
In this smart new restaurant, a torch is a prerequisite for reading the menu

In this smart new restaurant, a torch is a prerequisite for reading the menu

The atmosphere is truly lovely, it is a joyful room where everyone seems to know each other

Thu Mar 28 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Try the very good Kerala fish curry for something different

Takeaway review: Try the very good Kerala fish curry for something different

Very tasty food with great value vegetarian options from this Indian takeaway in Ranelagh

Fri Mar 22 2024 - 05:00
Casual London vibes and crowd-pleasing dishes will make this Dublin 6 restaurant a hit

Casual London vibes and crowd-pleasing dishes will make this Dublin 6 restaurant a hit

A smart room with a menu that has plenty of crowd pleasers, but, critically, they are done well

Thu Mar 21 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Delicious Middle Eastern food that is particularly good value

Takeaway review: Delicious Middle Eastern food that is particularly good value

An impressive selection of tasty vegetarian fare that comes in generous portions

Fri Mar 15 2024 - 05:00
The Old Couch in Waterford: Modern, inventive dishes on a clever tasting menu

The Old Couch in Waterford: Modern, inventive dishes on a clever tasting menu

Chef Luis Martin takes us on a jaunt around the world with vibrant flavours in a restaurant that will soon change its name

Thu Mar 14 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Tasty sandwiches, generous salads and sweet treats

Takeaway review: Tasty sandwiches, generous salads and sweet treats

This deli has a number of branches and offers good value

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 05:00
Celebrate St Patrick with a visit to Dublin’s best spots for great Irish food

Celebrate St Patrick with a visit to Dublin’s best spots for great Irish food

Here are some of the Irish food landmarks that should not be missed when visiting Dublin

Fri Mar 08 2024 - 04:00
‘She has an amazing nose’: Ireland’s female sommeliers on the changing industry

‘She has an amazing nose’: Ireland’s female sommeliers on the changing industry

With the industry ‘becoming more of an even split’, female wine experts in Ireland talk about their rewarding careers

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 05:30
Casual reinvention of Michelin-star restaurant serves up bowlfuls of deliciousness

Casual reinvention of Michelin-star restaurant serves up bowlfuls of deliciousness

Japanese noodles handmade by chef Takashi Miyazaki are the star of the show

Thu Mar 07 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: smart new fish and chip shop serves up deliciously fresh and generous portions

Takeaway review: smart new fish and chip shop serves up deliciously fresh and generous portions

A smart new fish and chip shopwhere you can eat in, takeaway, or order for delivery

Fri Mar 01 2024 - 05:00
Top quality Irish produce, a wood burning oven and an impressive wine list on Dublin's northside

Top quality Irish produce, a wood burning oven and an impressive wine list on Dublin's northside

This gastropub, co-owned by one of Ireland’s top women in hospitality, is better than ever

Thu Feb 29 2024 - 05:00
Takeaway review: Pizza meal deal is hard to beat for taste and value

Takeaway review: Pizza meal deal is hard to beat for taste and value

Good quality Neapolitan-style pizza with prices to rival the big chains

Fri Feb 23 2024 - 05:00
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