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Where can we book in Dublin city for a large celebration with older family members?

Where can we book in Dublin city for a large celebration with older family members?

The best approach is to look at private dining options where room charges are not always prohibitive

Wed Dec 13 2023 - 05:00
What’s in your Christmas shopping trolley? Irish chefs and food-lovers share their favourite products

What’s in your Christmas shopping trolley? Irish chefs and food-lovers share their favourite products

From caviar and oysters to supermarket mince pies and Irish cider, foodies tell us about their favourite festive products and how to cook with them

Sat Dec 09 2023 - 05:15
Smoky, slow-cooked American barbecue that’s worth seeking out

Smoky, slow-cooked American barbecue that’s worth seeking out

A tasty feed that is perfect for a group

Fri Dec 08 2023 - 05:00
This D4 restaurant runs like a machine but that takes a certain amount of the magic out of the experience

This D4 restaurant runs like a machine but that takes a certain amount of the magic out of the experience

Sourcing of the produce is commendable, cooking is solid and it feels like consistency is at the core of the offering, but it needs soul as well as fire

Thu Dec 07 2023 - 05:00
12 of the best restaurants for lunch in Ireland

12 of the best restaurants for lunch in Ireland

Looking for hot lunch tips? Try these fabulous daytime dining spots

Mon Dec 04 2023 - 06:00
Great Irish restaurants for a traditional Sunday roast

Great Irish restaurants for a traditional Sunday roast

Why go to the bother of cooking a Sunday roast when restaurants offer excellent choice and value?

Sat Dec 02 2023 - 06:00
Restaurant SOS: Where to meet friends when you’ve no reservation

Restaurant SOS: Where to meet friends when you’ve no reservation

The need for deposits and bookings secured by credit card means there is still availability for Christmas dining but be sure to read the terms and conditions

Thu Nov 30 2023 - 06:00
Food hacks from TikTok: How to deal with hard butter, stale baguettes and sticky clingfilm

Food hacks from TikTok: How to deal with hard butter, stale baguettes and sticky clingfilm

I’m obsessed cottage cheese! TikTok has rendered once humble comestibles the latest ‘thing’

Mon Nov 27 2023 - 05:00
Great restaurants for quality casual dining in Ireland

Great restaurants for quality casual dining in Ireland

There's a wonderfully strong international flavour to Ireland's casual dinging scene

Sun Nov 26 2023 - 07:04
Great family-friendly restaurants in Ireland

Great family-friendly restaurants in Ireland

Our pick of places to dine out for families and groups of friends

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 06:00
A delicious taste of South Indian and Indo Chinese dishes

A delicious taste of South Indian and Indo Chinese dishes

Food that doesn’t pander to populist tastes

Fri Nov 24 2023 - 05:00
This restaurant is so wonderful I want to go back the very next day

This restaurant is so wonderful I want to go back the very next day

A traditional Italian osteria with homemade pasta and delicious food

Thu Nov 23 2023 - 05:00
Best destination restaurants worth travelling to in Ireland

Best destination restaurants worth travelling to in Ireland

Certain restaurants are a little out of the way – these ones are certainly worth the journey

Tue Nov 21 2023 - 06:55
The best places to eat and drink on a weekend break in Cork

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

Irish Times restaurant critic Corinna Hardgrave shares her top tips, from food markets with artisan produce, to must-book restaurants

Sun Nov 19 2023 - 06:00
Takeaway review: Exceptionally good free-range chicken burgers, crunchy on the outside and juicy inside

Takeaway review: Exceptionally good free-range chicken burgers, crunchy on the outside and juicy inside

Tasty, crunchy chicken at a food market stall in Cork

Fri Nov 17 2023 - 04:30
Original dishes and full throttle flavours in new restaurant that has set Instagram ablaze

Original dishes and full throttle flavours in new restaurant that has set Instagram ablaze

Dublin restaurant from the former Chapter One head chef is fully formed, straight out of the blocks

Thu Nov 16 2023 - 05:00
The best new restaurants to try in Ireland

The best new restaurants to try in Ireland

New arrivals on Ireland’s restaurant scene reflect its breadth of talent and ambition

Tue Nov 14 2023 - 06:00
Great restaurants around Ireland for a special occasion

Great restaurants around Ireland for a special occasion

Sometimes you just want to push the boat out and eat great food in unique, colourful surroundings

Sun Nov 12 2023 - 05:30
Takeaway review: Exceptionally good free-range chicken burgers, crunchy on the outside and juicy inside

Takeaway review: Exceptionally good free-range chicken burgers, crunchy on the outside and juicy inside

Everything we ordered was dripping with flavour, with top-level provenance

Fri Nov 10 2023 - 05:00
Tapas and a fun vibe in the second-coolest neighbourhood in the world

Tapas and a fun vibe in the second-coolest neighbourhood in the world

Reasonably priced small plates in a buzzy room

Thu Nov 09 2023 - 05:00
Business lunch: 11 great restaurants that seal the deal

Business lunch: 11 great restaurants that seal the deal

Privacy and efficiency are essential ingredients in business dining but delicious food seals the deal every time

Tue Nov 07 2023 - 06:11
100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat in Ireland

100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat in Ireland

From fine dining to neighbourhood bistros, here are some of the most exciting places to eat in Ireland right now

Fri Nov 03 2023 - 06:00
This south Dublin eatery is exactly what you want in a neighbourhood restaurant

This south Dublin eatery is exactly what you want in a neighbourhood restaurant

Restaurant revview: Tasty food and good wine means this south Dublin spot is heaving, even on a wet Wednesday

Thu Nov 02 2023 - 06:00
Carnivores will love the generous portions at this restaurant and takeaway

Carnivores will love the generous portions at this restaurant and takeaway

Takeaway review: Specialising in Hong Kong-style roasted meats cooked at a searing temperature in a specially imported bullet oven

Wed Nov 01 2023 - 11:15
Takeaway review: Authentic northern Indian food with an impressive selection of vegetarian dishes

Takeaway review: Authentic northern Indian food with an impressive selection of vegetarian dishes

This takeaway has a broad menu with meal-deals for two at under €40

Fri Oct 27 2023 - 05:00
An impressive team with Michelin pedigree at this new wine bar and restaurant

An impressive team with Michelin pedigree at this new wine bar and restaurant

Restaurant review: Delicious food and a clever wine list at this small gem with a mighty heart

Thu Oct 26 2023 - 05:45
Takeaway review: These magnificent pies are in a league of their own

Takeaway review: These magnificent pies are in a league of their own

All butter pastry and delicious fillings make these pies a real treat

Fri Oct 20 2023 - 05:00
Delicious and affordable Indian street food you are likely to return to again and again

Delicious and affordable Indian street food you are likely to return to again and again

Restaurant review: This is a place that you are likely to return to, for a quick bite during the day or dinner with friends

Thu Oct 19 2023 - 08:53
Where can I book for an 18th birthday dinner that will not break the bank?

Where can I book for an 18th birthday dinner that will not break the bank?

Food for Thought: Can we limit the amount of drink served? Are there BYOB options?

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 05:51
Takeaway review: This market stall serves some wonderful Korean delights

Takeaway review: This market stall serves some wonderful Korean delights

Generous portions and great flavour at this gazebo-style market stall

Fri Oct 13 2023 - 05:00
A former Michelin-star chef brings an elevated touch to this new restaurant

A former Michelin-star chef brings an elevated touch to this new restaurant

A fine dining menu that reflects the local terroir admirably

Thu Oct 12 2023 - 05:45
Dash Burger review: Spectacularly good smash burgers and skin-on fries  to die for

Dash Burger review: Spectacularly good smash burgers and skin-on fries to die for

The smash burger technique elevates this much-loved favourite

Fri Oct 06 2023 - 05:00
Peperina City Bistro review: This fun new restaurant offers great food and service, at an affordable price

Peperina City Bistro review: This fun new restaurant offers great food and service, at an affordable price

Casual restaurant sizzles with taste and the empanadas sing with flavour

Thu Oct 05 2023 - 05:00
Takara review: A popular city centre restaurant with good vegetarian and vegan options

Takara review: A popular city centre restaurant with good vegetarian and vegan options

Generous portions from this city centre restaurant that is worth the queue for collection

Fri Sept 29 2023 - 05:00
Brighton Road review: Solid cooking and tasty food in the newest incarnation of a much-loved Foxrock restaurant

Brighton Road review: Solid cooking and tasty food in the newest incarnation of a much-loved Foxrock restaurant

The menu is unfussy and seeks to please with prawn cocktail, sautéed scallops, sole on the bone and more

Thu Sept 28 2023 - 05:00
Plúr Pizza review: Some of the best pizza in the country comes out of this food truck

Plúr Pizza review: Some of the best pizza in the country comes out of this food truck

Seasonal menu includes the classics and toppings are always generous

Fri Sept 22 2023 - 07:21
Fayrouz review: If only every neighbourhood restaurant could be like this affordable gem

Fayrouz review: If only every neighbourhood restaurant could be like this affordable gem

This is an absolute darling of a place, with the added bonus of being BYOB

Thu Sept 21 2023 - 05:00
Jack Rabbit: Tasty food with plenty of appeal for all the family

Jack Rabbit: Tasty food with plenty of appeal for all the family

Carefully sourced, quality produce makes for good eating at this spot

Fri Sept 15 2023 - 05:00
Matsukawa review: This charming restaurant with delightful service brings something new to Dublin

Matsukawa review: This charming restaurant with delightful service brings something new to Dublin

Sushi and sashimi prepared by a Japanese sushi artist with a charming and delightful service

Thu Sept 14 2023 - 05:00
Lisboa Pastelaria: If you fancy trying the sandwich called ‘The Hangover Cure of the Century’ - just make sure you’re hungry

Lisboa Pastelaria: If you fancy trying the sandwich called ‘The Hangover Cure of the Century’ - just make sure you’re hungry

At this cafe, the sandwiches will set you up for the day and the pastéis de nata are first-rate

Fri Sept 08 2023 - 05:00
Keith Boyle at the Bridge House review: This restaurant is a serious contender for a Michelin star

Keith Boyle at the Bridge House review: This restaurant is a serious contender for a Michelin star

Delicious, precise cooking with lots of ambition in a formal dining room

Thu Sept 07 2023 - 05:00
Gushi Asian Bar & Kitchen review: Tasty Japanese, Korean and Chinese food and plenty of choice

Gushi Asian Bar & Kitchen review: Tasty Japanese, Korean and Chinese food and plenty of choice

Generous portions of Korean chicken wings, sushi and donburi rice bowls from this Asian kitchen

Fri Sept 01 2023 - 05:00
Delahunt review: This Dublin restaurant has raised its game spectacularly

Delahunt review: This Dublin restaurant has raised its game spectacularly

This place serves a generous multi-course tasting menu in one of the capital’s loveliest diningrooms

Thu Aug 31 2023 - 05:00
Love Falafel review: Top quality meat and vegetarian options packed with flavour

Love Falafel review: Top quality meat and vegetarian options packed with flavour

Catch this Airstream food truck at markets around Dublin from Wednesday to Sunday

Fri Aug 25 2023 - 05:00
Forbes Street review: This Dublin spot is all about quality Irish produce - and the caviar is worth a try

Forbes Street review: This Dublin spot is all about quality Irish produce - and the caviar is worth a try

This is not what you expect from a hotel restaurant

Thu Aug 24 2023 - 04:00
The best places to eat in Kilkenny right now

The best places to eat in Kilkenny right now

Foodie stop-offs, French country classics and Michelin-quality fare are in abundance in the Marble City and surrounds

Wed Aug 23 2023 - 12:00
The best restaurants to try in Waterford right now

The best restaurants to try in Waterford right now

From a zero-waste cafe in the city to a Michelin-star clifftop restaurant, Waterford has lots to offer the hungry visitor

Sun Aug 20 2023 - 08:00
The Streets review: The Vietnamese menu here is short but tasty, and even the Taoiseach is a fan

The Streets review: The Vietnamese menu here is short but tasty, and even the Taoiseach is a fan

There’s a cool outside area with a DJ set-upm and seating is on high stools in a great location

Fri Aug 18 2023 - 05:00
Bar Pez review: This Dublin wine bar is magical, whether you’re stopping in for a glass and a snack or a bottle with a meal

Bar Pez review: This Dublin wine bar is magical, whether you’re stopping in for a glass and a snack or a bottle with a meal

The head chef delivers the food with clever simplicity accompanied by a wine list that is designed to make you weep

Thu Aug 17 2023 - 05:00
Julia’s Lobster Truck review: A food truck in a pub garden worth seeking out

Julia’s Lobster Truck review: A food truck in a pub garden worth seeking out

Fantastic fish and seafood with a great seating area and a separate truck to order beer and drinks

Fri Aug 11 2023 - 05:00
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