It’s a spring evening with light lingering in the sky when men spill out of the city centre mosque after their Friday prayers. Office workers are milling around the area’s pubs for a quick one before getting the train home. All around, people are chatting in different languages; Romanian, Somali, Arabic, Hindi and Portuguese. And … Read more
It’s hard to argue with the lure of a restaurant that provides “tremendous value for money without skimping on flavour”. This is the description of a Bib Gourmand establishment in the Michelin Guide, which has just been updated for 2026 with 26 such restaurants named for Ireland. We’ve listed them all here, along with Michelin’s … Read more
Main points Two new one stars for Ireland with The Pullman in Galway and Forest Avenue in Dublin 4 A third star for Irish restaurants remains elusive All two-stars and one-star Irish restaurants have retained their stars The service award went to Barbara Nealon of St Francis Provisions in Kinsale, Co Cork Key reads And … Read more
Five Irish restaurants have been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands in advance of the Michelin Guide ceremony being held in Dublin for the first time next week. The restaurants – three in Dublin, one in Belfast and one in Co Waterford – have been recognised for “providing tremendous value for money without skimping on flavour”. A … Read more
The Irish Times, in association with Fáilte Ireland, is on the hunt for favourite food destinations around Ireland, North and South: places that combine memorable eating experiences with great local produce and beautiful surrounds. We would like to hear from readers about the places they enjoy visiting where they can be guaranteed a couple of … Read more
The Irish Times, in association with Fáilte Ireland, is on the hunt for favourite food destinations around Ireland, North and South: places that combine memorable eating experiences with great local produce and beautiful surrounds. We would like to hear from readers about the places they enjoy visiting where they can be guaranteed a couple of … Read more
Two Dublin restaurants and one in Co Galway have been added to the Michelin Guide, maintaining a small spree of Irish additions over recent months. Inclusion in the guide does not equate to a star or Bib Gourmand, with these awarded at an annual ceremony, to be held in Ireland next month for the first … Read more
Time to strike while the iron is hot – literally. Get out there and make the most of this rare summer heat. From parks and markets to cafes and restaurants, follow our guide for sun-fuelled outdoor dining in Dublin. On a Saturday, the Red Stables food market at St Anne’s Park in Raheny is truly … Read more
Two-star restaurants Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen 18-19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen The Michelin Guide says: “Mickael Viljanen’s basement restaurant is a stylish, elegant spot decorated with eye-catching art. Superb service complements cooking that focuses on prime luxury ingredients – like Donegal lobster or Limousin sweetbreads – and sees … Read more
The Michelin Guide Great Britain & Ireland 2025 will be revealed on Monday, February 10th, at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in Glasgow, an event that can make or break reputations overnight. While British restaurants have long secured three-star status, Ireland remains on the outside looking in. With speculation building, will this finally be … Read more