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The Park Café review: This is the restaurant Dublin has been waiting for

The Park Café review: This is the restaurant Dublin has been waiting for

This is the sort of proper cooking I love to see. I want to eat every single dish on the menu. It’s not just good value but also money well spent

Thu Nov 24 2022 - 05:00
How hotels prepare for Christmas: it’s all about the ‘wow’

How hotels prepare for Christmas: it’s all about the ‘wow’

How Ireland’s top hotels get ready for Christmas

Thu Nov 24 2022 - 05:00
Cluck Chicken review: Chicken burgers loaded with flavour from a food truck with a great set-up

Cluck Chicken review: Chicken burgers loaded with flavour from a food truck with a great set-up

These are huge burgers that slap you in the face with flavour, while the loaded fries are a total indulgence

Fri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
Hyde review: This four-storey colossus will hope to lure the Ivy crowd

Hyde review: This four-storey colossus will hope to lure the Ivy crowd

This four-storey colossus will hope to lure the Ivy crowd to its shiny new terraces, bars and restaurants with a more interesting take on food

Thu Nov 17 2022 - 06:00
How much should you tip in restaurants? Ireland’s tipping culture decoded

How much should you tip in restaurants? Ireland’s tipping culture decoded

A 10% tip is the absolute minimum, while 12.5% is the accepted norm. And if you leave it in cash, all the better

Sat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Vice review: Fresh loaded pizza and outstanding chicken wings

Vice review: Fresh loaded pizza and outstanding chicken wings

The wings here are great and really stand out – you don’t often come across free-range wings on menus

Fri Nov 11 2022 - 05:00
Chequer Lane review: Why did Jamie Oliver bother opening this new restaurant in Dublin?

Chequer Lane review: Why did Jamie Oliver bother opening this new restaurant in Dublin?

This is the type of place you might tolerate in a captive environment such as an airport, or a large train station. But in the heart of the city? I think not

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 06:00
Our favourite restaurants: 14 great places to go for lunch

Our favourite restaurants: 14 great places to go for lunch

The Irish Times selects 14 spots around Ireland offering midday meals to remember

Thu Nov 10 2022 - 05:29
New tipping law: How to leave a gratuity in an Irish restaurant after December 1st

New tipping law: How to leave a gratuity in an Irish restaurant after December 1st

There’s a new law covering tips and gratuities, but what does it mean and what is the best way to navigate the blurred area of tipping in Ireland?

Sat Nov 05 2022 - 05:00
100 great-value restaurants, cafes and places to eat in Ireland 2022

100 great-value restaurants, cafes and places to eat in Ireland 2022

Corinna Hardgrave and Joanne Cronin have searched Ireland for the most exciting places to eat fabulous food at terrific prices

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:02
Janet’s review: Tasty bowls and top-notch gyoza from this Takeaway Titans winner

Janet’s review: Tasty bowls and top-notch gyoza from this Takeaway Titans winner

As good as service can get, with plenty of tasters to help you make up your mind

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:01
Great-value Irish restaurants: 11 places to go for small plates

Great-value Irish restaurants: 11 places to go for small plates

From a surprise in a Dublin car park to the Galway eatery where hungry chefs go

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Great-value Irish restaurants: Eight places to go for seafood

Great-value Irish restaurants: Eight places to go for seafood

The Irish Times has trawled the country to picks eight restaurants that work wonders with fresh catches

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Great-value Irish restaurants: Seven places to go for takeaway

Great-value Irish restaurants: Seven places to go for takeaway

The Irish Times picks seven eateries with top food to go, from myth-busting kebabs to satisfying sandwiches

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Great-value Irish restaurants: Nine places to eat sustainably

Great-value Irish restaurants: Nine places to eat sustainably

The Irish Times chooses nine spots offering top tastes and a clear conscience, from a Dublin street corner to the Connemara Gaeltacht

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Great-value Irish restaurants: 23 new places to eat

Great-value Irish restaurants: 23 new places to eat

The Irish Times picks 23 new restaurants offering meals to please the palate and pocket

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Great-value Irish restaurants: 13 places to go for dinner

Great-value Irish restaurants: 13 places to go for dinner

The Irish Times selects 13 of the finest spots in Ireland to dine, from a Cork classic to a marvel in Westmeath

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Great-value Irish restaurants: 15 places to go for a quick bite

Great-value Irish restaurants: 15 places to go for a quick bite

From Argentinian delights to Vietnamese dishes, these 15 spots have everything to satisfy you fast

Fri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Allegra review: I’d eat this London Irish chef’s crab toast for starter, main course and dessert

Allegra review: I’d eat this London Irish chef’s crab toast for starter, main course and dessert

Corinna Hardgrave: In Stratford, the Mayo man Patrick Powell is cooking precise, delicious food that could be his best yet

Thu Nov 03 2022 - 05:00
‘If you cook it with good energy, people feel it’: The chefs putting global food on Irish plates

‘If you cook it with good energy, people feel it’: The chefs putting global food on Irish plates

Filipino, South African-French fusion, Afro-Caribbean, Argentinian, Moroccan and Ethiopian food that’s found an enthusiastic market far from home

Sat Oct 29 2022 - 05:00
This restaurant charged a diner €250 for cancelling. Was it a fair thing to do?

This restaurant charged a diner €250 for cancelling. Was it a fair thing to do?

No-shows and last-minute cancellations rank among restaurateurs’ top complaints, and many have put deterrents in place

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 06:00
Chaat & Co review: Tasty Indian street food and plenty of old favourites

Chaat & Co review: Tasty Indian street food and plenty of old favourites

Portions are generous and there’s plenty of choice on the menu, so it’s likely there will be something for everyone

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Pala Pizza Trattoria review: One dish is so delicious that we lick the plate shamelessly

Pala Pizza Trattoria review: One dish is so delicious that we lick the plate shamelessly

This buzzy Italian specialises in pizza slices and small plates, making it equally good as a place for a quick bite with the kids or for a catch-up later with friends

Wed Oct 26 2022 - 05:00
Full Moon Thai review: This Thai place doesn’t get everything right, but I’ll be back for more

Full Moon Thai review: This Thai place doesn’t get everything right, but I’ll be back for more

For us the vegan panang curry wins hands down, its sauce creamy with subtle heat and layers of flavour, with nice tofu and a good mix of vegetables

Fri Oct 21 2022 - 05:00
King Sitric review: I wish this seafood bar was my local. I’d be a regular here

King Sitric review: I wish this seafood bar was my local. I’d be a regular here

Fish restaurants that stick solidly to locally landed catches are rarer than you’d think. The menu at this one makes my heart sing

Thu Oct 20 2022 - 05:00
Il Fornaio Caffe review: A little pocket of Italy with the most divine food

Il Fornaio Caffe review: A little pocket of Italy with the most divine food

This simple, family-owned caffe is utterly charming. Step inside, order and make an immediate escape to Italy

Fri Oct 14 2022 - 05:00
CN Duck review: This BYOB Chinese serves scintillating food. No wonder locals have kept quiet

CN Duck review: This BYOB Chinese serves scintillating food. No wonder locals have kept quiet

Our meal is astonishing. Not everything we eat is perfect, but the staff are charming, and there’s no pressure to vacate our table

Thu Oct 13 2022 - 05:00
Murcia: Gastronomic getaway where sun shines 300 days a year

Murcia: Gastronomic getaway where sun shines 300 days a year

The Spanish city is not a hotspot over-run by tourists, but a foodie city kept real by its locals

Sun Oct 09 2022 - 05:00
Bambino review: Seriously good New York-style pizza by the slice

Bambino review: Seriously good New York-style pizza by the slice

A sourdough base and top-quality produce make this pizza super special

Fri Oct 07 2022 - 05:00
Aperitivo Cicchetti review: This fun new Italian is all 1950s glamour, with tasty, well priced food

Aperitivo Cicchetti review: This fun new Italian is all 1950s glamour, with tasty, well priced food

They serve delicious small plates here, in a beautiful and atmospheric room — but you could run up quite a tab on cocktails and wine

Thu Oct 06 2022 - 05:00
Currabinny food truck review: A cheese toastie with a load of attitude

Currabinny food truck review: A cheese toastie with a load of attitude

Top-level produce and Ballymaloe skill make this a great takeaway stop

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 05:00
Korean Table: This new Korean restaurant is the place to go for delicious, inexpensive food

Korean Table: This new Korean restaurant is the place to go for delicious, inexpensive food

This smart but casual room in the hippest part of town is a wonderful place to eat

Thu Sept 29 2022 - 05:00
Pastiamo Truckttoria review: This may be the best carbonara in the country

Pastiamo Truckttoria review: This may be the best carbonara in the country

An Italian chef is working magic at the stove in this food truck

Fri Sept 23 2022 - 08:17
Dubh review: This former pub is the perfect neighbourhood place to eat

Dubh review: This former pub is the perfect neighbourhood place to eat

Served in a glorious, light-filled room, this is food that feels modern but accessible, complemented by a well-chosen wine list

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 05:00
Revealed: Ireland’s best restaurant, chef, gastropub, cafe and more

Revealed: Ireland’s best restaurant, chef, gastropub, cafe and more

Irish Restaurant Awards also given for sustainable practices, world cuisine and customer service, among other categories

Wed Sept 21 2022 - 13:20
Cork pastry chef who is bringing joy to the world with his delightful dessert trolley

Cork pastry chef who is bringing joy to the world with his delightful dessert trolley

‘It’s not just about the food and the dishes, often it’s about how it is presented’, says JR Ryall

Sat Sept 17 2022 - 05:00
Indian Tiffins review: A true taste of southern India

Indian Tiffins review: A true taste of southern India

Dosa is what this restaurant does well, and there are quite a few options worth ordering

Fri Sept 16 2022 - 06:00
Assassination Custard review: This tiny, two-table place in Dublin is truly magnificent

Assassination Custard review: This tiny, two-table place in Dublin is truly magnificent

Amazing food at extraordinarily low prices served only at lunch to two tables of diners

Thu Sept 15 2022 - 16:18
Just Chubbys review: The friendly, flavour-filled food truck that foodies are talking about

Just Chubbys review: The friendly, flavour-filled food truck that foodies are talking about

Make sure to get there early before everything is sold out

Fri Sept 09 2022 - 05:00
Margadh RHA review: This has to be the best-value tasting menu in Ireland

Margadh RHA review: This has to be the best-value tasting menu in Ireland

Artful cooking and great wine at an affordable price in the heart of Dublin

Thu Sept 08 2022 - 05:00
Waterman review: A stylish room, an affordable lunch — an absolute delight

Waterman review: A stylish room, an affordable lunch — an absolute delight

Small-plate format with carefully chosen, seasonally-led dishes makes for a very convivial dining experience

Wed Aug 31 2022 - 05:00
Bah33º review: Go with a gigantic appetite for blistered Brazilian steaks

Bah33º review: Go with a gigantic appetite for blistered Brazilian steaks

Wait till your vegan pals have gone on holiday to visit this Dublin 2 ‘rodízio’

Wed Aug 24 2022 - 05:00
Loretta’s review: Everything about this place is smart, from the food to the room and the service

Loretta’s review: Everything about this place is smart, from the food to the room and the service

This weekend you could do worse than go for a feast at this great neighbourhood restaurant

Wed Aug 17 2022 - 05:00
Union Wine Bar & Kitchen review: Two restaurants in one: Good-value wine bar menu or special-occasion meal

Union Wine Bar & Kitchen review: Two restaurants in one: Good-value wine bar menu or special-occasion meal

Restaurant review: It is a very tasty lunch. McArdle and VanderKamer make a cracking team

Thu Aug 11 2022 - 05:00
‘Bella appears, fluttering her lashes’: Our restaurant critic is served by a robot waiter

‘Bella appears, fluttering her lashes’: Our restaurant critic is served by a robot waiter

BellaBot, a cat-themed robot, is the latest smiley recruit at Senbazuru Izakaya in Dublin

Tue Aug 09 2022 - 05:30
Aobaba review: This is the place to go for inexpensive, tasty Vietnamese street food

Aobaba review: This is the place to go for inexpensive, tasty Vietnamese street food

It’s affiliated with a UK chain, but this restaurant on Capel Street in Dublin goes in its own direction. The results are delicious

Wed Aug 03 2022 - 05:30
Where do chefs and restaurateurs eat on their days off?

Where do chefs and restaurateurs eat on their days off?

From the Michelin chef who opts for a food truck pizza to the wine bar owner who knows the best local places in Cork

Mon Aug 01 2022 - 05:15
Native Seafood and Scran review: I adore this seafood shack on the edge of the Atlantic

Native Seafood and Scran review: I adore this seafood shack on the edge of the Atlantic

Restaurant review: The fish is just-landed fresh, the cooking is clever and the service is warm, with good prices

Wed Jul 27 2022 - 05:15
Holidaying on the Wild Atlantic Way? Here are 17 of the best places to eat

Holidaying on the Wild Atlantic Way? Here are 17 of the best places to eat

If you’re holidaying on Ireland’s west coast this summer, there’s no shortage of great spots to eat

Tue Jul 26 2022 - 05:00
The Purty Kitchen review: This well-known gastropub has a new chef and a new look — plus good food at good prices

The Purty Kitchen review: This well-known gastropub has a new chef and a new look — plus good food at good prices

This spot knows its audience well, as its menu is full of the sort of dishes that regulars want to see in a neighbourhood restaurant

Wed Jul 20 2022 - 05:00
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