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El Grito takeaway review: Mexican classics done right in Rathmines
Tasty authentic food with impressive house-made sauces
Great places to eat in Ireland if you’re smart with your money
There’s amazing value to be had in these nine restaurants, particularly in early bird and lunch menus
Tang restaurant review: Delicious food, charming service, keen prices ... this is in a league of its own
Eat for four for the price of two in Tang’s latest outpost – and that’s not a January deal
Provisional liquidator appointed to company behind ‘insolvent’ Green Hen restaurant
Revenue tells court that company has been selling alcohol without liquor licence and trading while insolvent
Our restaurant reviewer’s top takeaway picks of 2024
Corinna Hardgrave’s favourite food to grab and go, from the best baked goods and jollof rice to fluffy falafels and passion-infused pizza
Restaurant of the year, best value and Michelin predictions: Our reviewer’s top picks of 2024
Corinna Hardgrave’s favourite restaurants of a year that, despite the prevailing gloom, brought many pleasant surprises
Hospitality in Dublin: ‘stress and burnout are getting worse in the industry’
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Christmas dinners done differently: How some of Ireland’s hospitality stars celebrate
How do industry professionals, who spend their working year cooking food and serving other people, enjoy Christmas Day?
Diwali takeaway review: Nepalese vegetarian specialties shine but meat dishes fail to impress
Signature offerings at this Dublin 2 outlet include dishes cooked in a traditional clay oven and biryanis
I need to book a restaurant for Christmas dinner with friends. Am I too late?
All is not lost, here’s our guide to grabbing that last-minute booking
Seafood Café restaurant review: A Sunday lunch seafood feast is a wonderful thing, especially at this price
It’s not often a cocktail is included in a fixed-price menu, but the turbot for two is a bit on the small side
Bite-sized tips for adding oomph to Christmas parties and dinners
There are easy ways to serve festive food so you can enjoy more time at the table with friends and family
Great restaurants around Ireland for a cosy dining experience
Intimate spaces, wide-open culinary possibilities – eight places for an informal bite
Chiya takeaway review: top-tier Berlin-style doner kebabs are amazing
Top-tier, reasonably priced kebabs in a smart new restaurant on Dublin's Dame Street
Indo-Chine restaurant review: There’s a buzz about this vibrant Dublin 4 neighbourhood place
Fun for cocktails and dishes with global flavours, this has Christmas celebrations written all over it
Fake flowers make me sad and mad: Plastic, plastic everywhere and I can’t stand it
Why do shop and restaurant owners seem to think adding to the world’s collection of plastic tat improves the ambience?
Calling all meat eaters: Where to eat the best steaks in Ireland
When only a steak will cut it, these are 10 of our top restaurant choices
Fancy a small plate and glass of vino? Try one of Ireland’s best wine bars
We’ve picked out 16 wine bars worth a visit when you’re not quite in the full restaurant mood
Great places to eat in Ireland: 12 restaurants for a laid-back bite
Pizza, mezze, fish and chips, wine bars, bistros ... Twelve restaurants for a laid-back bite
‘I honestly have no idea how I’m going to save my restaurant from going under’
Irish restaurateurs face the hardest of times as the soaring cost of ingredients adds to an already challenging climate
Great places to eat in Ireland when it’s date night
For an intimate night out you’ll want good ambience, fabulous food – somewhere special, in short. Here are our top picks
First Look: New Asian restaurant Kaldero opens in former Wagamama premises on St Stephen’s Green
Kaldero’s interiors match the spice on the menu, featuring flavours of India, China and the Philippines
Yum Thai Noodle Bar takeaway review: Quantity over quality at this simple Thai outlet
A limited menu that doesn’t break the bank, but doesn’t excite either
Eat out in style: 10 classy Irish diningrooms to add a side of glamour
The architecture and ambience of these elegant restaurants complement and enhance their first-class food offerings
Ten restaurants around Ireland worth travelling to for a unique experience
Destination restaurants: It’s well worth travelling to these restaurants for the unique dining experiences they offer
The best restaurants to visit in Britain and continental Europe right now
Tim Magee dines out for a living, and these are the best restaurants he has been to outside Ireland this year
A chef’s Parisian picks: Kevin Burke of Library Street’s recommendations for eating and drinking in Paris
Visiting the French capital and wondering about bars and restaurants? Forget Google, this is the only list you will need
Hidden by One Society restaurant review: Delightful Dublin neighbourhood spot with tasty food and keen prices
The pizza, the atmosphere and the wine flights make this Smithfield venue the perfect place for a casual bite
Eating out: 19 of the best new restaurants to try around Ireland now
Brand new Irish restaurants, together with some reopenings, revamps, and a Storm Babet-enforced reincarnation
Irish chefs return to the kitchen in post-Covid bounce
Fáilte Ireland research has identified a softening of difficulty in filling key hospitality roles, although staff concerns linger
Forget TripAdvisor and Google reviews: How leading Irish chefs find the best restaurants when travelling abroad
Ten chefs share their top tips for finding the best tables overseas
First Look: The Unicorn Restaurant reopens on Merrion Row
It brought pasta to the Irish and was favoured haunt of politicians and celebrities. Now it’s back for party season
The camera eats first: The impact of TikTok on Ireland’s restaurant scene
Such is social media platform TikTok’s impact on restaurant culture that for some eateries the app is as critical as cutlery, while for foodie content creators it’s a career maker
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