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 placeFri Oct 28 2022 - 06:00
Chaat & Co review: Tasty Indian street food and plenty of old favouritesPortions are generous and there’s plenty of choice on the menu, so it’s likely there will be something for everyoneFri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Pala Pizza Trattoria review: One dish is so delicious that we lick the plate shamelesslyThis 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 friendsWed Oct 26 2022 - 05:00
Full Moon Thai review: This Thai place doesn’t get everything right, but I’ll be back for moreFor 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 vegetablesFri Oct 21 2022 - 05:00
King Sitric review: I wish this seafood bar was my local. I’d be a regular hereFish restaurants that stick solidly to locally landed catches are rarer than you’d think. The menu at this one makes my heart singThu Oct 20 2022 - 05:00
Il Fornaio Caffe review: A little pocket of Italy with the most divine foodThis simple, family-owned caffe is utterly charming. Step inside, order and make an immediate escape to ItalyFri Oct 14 2022 - 05:00
CN Duck review: This BYOB Chinese serves scintillating food. No wonder locals have kept quietOur meal is astonishing. Not everything we eat is perfect, but the staff are charming, and there’s no pressure to vacate our tableThu Oct 13 2022 - 05:00
Murcia: Gastronomic getaway where sun shines 300 days a yearThe Spanish city is not a hotspot over-run by tourists, but a foodie city kept real by its localsSun Oct 09 2022 - 05:00
Bambino review: Seriously good New York-style pizza by the sliceA sourdough base and top-quality produce make this pizza super specialFri Oct 07 2022 - 05:00
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 wineThu Oct 06 2022 - 05:00
Currabinny food truck review: A cheese toastie with a load of attitudeTop-level produce and Ballymaloe skill make this a great takeaway stopFri Sept 30 2022 - 05:00
Korean Table: This new Korean restaurant is the place to go for delicious, inexpensive foodThis smart but casual room in the hippest part of town is a wonderful place to eatThu Sept 29 2022 - 05:00
Pastiamo Truckttoria review: This may be the best carbonara in the countryAn Italian chef is working magic at the stove in this food truckFri Sept 23 2022 - 08:17
Dubh review: This former pub is the perfect neighbourhood place to eatServed in a glorious, light-filled room, this is food that feels modern but accessible, complemented by a well-chosen wine listThu Sept 22 2022 - 05:00
Revealed: Ireland’s best restaurant, chef, gastropub, cafe and moreIrish Restaurant Awards also given for sustainable practices, world cuisine and customer service, among other categoriesWed Sept 21 2022 - 13:20
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 RyallSat Sept 17 2022 - 05:00
Indian Tiffins review: A true taste of southern IndiaDosa is what this restaurant does well, and there are quite a few options worth orderingFri Sept 16 2022 - 06:00
Assassination Custard review: This tiny, two-table place in Dublin is truly magnificentAmazing food at extraordinarily low prices served only at lunch to two tables of dinersThu Sept 15 2022 - 16:18
Just Chubbys review: The friendly, flavour-filled food truck that foodies are talking aboutMake sure to get there early before everything is sold outFri Sept 09 2022 - 05:00
Margadh RHA review: This has to be the best-value tasting menu in IrelandArtful cooking and great wine at an affordable price in the heart of DublinThu Sept 08 2022 - 05:00
Waterman review: A stylish room, an affordable lunch — an absolute delightSmall-plate format with carefully chosen, seasonally-led dishes makes for a very convivial dining experienceWed Aug 31 2022 - 05:00
Bah33º review: Go with a gigantic appetite for blistered Brazilian steaksWait 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 serviceThis weekend you could do worse than go for a feast at this great neighbourhood restaurantWed Aug 17 2022 - 05:00
Union Wine Bar & Kitchen review: Two restaurants in one: Good-value wine bar menu or special-occasion mealRestaurant review: It is a very tasty lunch. McArdle and VanderKamer make a cracking teamThu Aug 11 2022 - 05:00
‘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 DublinTue Aug 09 2022 - 05:30
Aobaba review: This is the place to go for inexpensive, tasty Vietnamese street foodIt’s affiliated with a UK chain, but this restaurant on Capel Street in Dublin goes in its own direction. The results are deliciousWed Aug 03 2022 - 05:30
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 CorkMon Aug 01 2022 - 05:15
Native Seafood and Scran review: I adore this seafood shack on the edge of the AtlanticRestaurant review: The fish is just-landed fresh, the cooking is clever and the service is warm, with good pricesWed Jul 27 2022 - 05:15
Holidaying on the Wild Atlantic Way? Here are 17 of the best places to eatIf you’re holidaying on Ireland’s west coast this summer, there’s no shortage of great spots to eatTue 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 pricesThis spot knows its audience well, as its menu is full of the sort of dishes that regulars want to see in a neighbourhood restaurantWed Jul 20 2022 - 05:00
Spatched review: I’ll be back to this new Dublin restaurant with its droolingly delicious chickenThis Rathmines restaurant dishes up fabulous fried chicken with wines and cocktails on tapThu Jul 14 2022 - 06:00
Note review: The wine list is dazzling, the food is tasty, but the prices are punchyRestaurant review: This hostelry on Dublin’s Fenian Street has already hit the international radarWed Jul 06 2022 - 06:00
Kitchen kit: What to pack for your holiday rentalIn an Irish holiday home don’t assume there’ll be sea salt and a pepper millTue Jul 05 2022 - 06:00
Amuri review: A taste of Italy returns to Chatham StreetRestaurant review: Amuri offers warm service and classic dishes in DublinThu Jun 30 2022 - 06:00
Rúibín review: Walk into this restaurant and you feel like you have found the best place in townHandsome building on the docks is the perfect place to be for lunch on a SaturdayFri Jun 24 2022 - 06:00
One Pico review: Michelin star magic comes to a Dublin favourite as a new head chef arrivesA quarter of a century is a long time for a restaurant to stay at the top of its game, but this one has endured and progressedThu Jun 16 2022 - 06:00
Pota review: If ever you were looking for the perfect Irish cafe, this is it Corinna Hardgrave: This place is loaded with so many lovely things that I’m quite taken abackThu Jun 09 2022 - 06:00
100 of the best restaurants, cafes and places to eat in Ireland 2022Corinna Hardgrave, Lisa Cope and Joanne Cronin have scoured Ireland to find the most exciting places to eat fabulous foodFri Jun 03 2022 - 06:00
Ireland’s best restaurants: 14 new places to eat great foodPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:59
Ireland’s best restaurants: 13 top tables by the seaPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:58
Ireland’s best restaurants: Seven top outdoor dining spotsPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:57
Ireland’s best restaurants: 18 top places to eat on a special occasionPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:56
Ireland’s best restaurants: 20 places dishing up great local producePart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:55
Ireland’s best restaurants: Eight great places for vegetarian and vegan foodPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:54
Ireland’s best restaurants: 10 places with wonderful wine listsPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:53
Ireland’s best restaurants: 10 great places to eat — and stay over afterwardsPart of the Irish Times guide to 100 of the best places to eat in Ireland 2022Fri Jun 03 2022 - 05:52
Saltwater Grocery: An exceptional restaurant in very unlikely locationThe chef has pulled off the seemingly impossible in this shop by day, restaurant by nightThu Jun 02 2022 - 06:00
The Saucy Cow review: This is the restaurant vegans go to when they want to have funThe Saucy Cow is a joyful space where the emphasis is on vibey fun and vegan fast foodWed May 25 2022 - 06:00
Frank’s review: Pull up a stool and enjoy delicious, reasonably priced food and wineThe one-page menu is a rarity: an accessibly priced list of things you'll really want to eatThu May 19 2022 - 06:00
Lignum review: I will be astonished if this restaurant doesn’t land a Michelin star next yearIt has thrilling food, pitch perfect service and a truly beautiful roomThu May 12 2022 - 06:00
