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An influx of young chefs is putting the edgy Mediterranean city on the culinary map with smart restaurants and trendy wine bars
Chapter One chef Mickael Viljanen: ‘I was meant to stay in Ireland for a year and that’s 24 years ago’
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100 great restaurants, cafes and places to eat in Ireland 2024
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Food on a student budget: our pick of the best dining-out deals for college students
As the college year begins, we’ve scoured the country for some of the best budget food offers out there
How to enjoy Ireland’s premier restaurants at affordable prices
With a little planning, Ireland’s star-quality restaurants don’t have to cost the earth
Great beer gardens: Our pick of pubs for a relaxing outdoor pint around Ireland
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Fifteen great places for relaxed dining with friends around Ireland
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Our pick of restaurants around Ireland’s coasts for fabulous fish and seafood
The best places to eat and drink on a weekend break in Kilkenny
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Where can you eat outdoors in Dublin without breaking the bank?
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100 great restaurants and places to eat around Ireland this summer
Our writers have found the best restaurants and recommendations for dining in Ireland this summer
‘People are constantly surprised when I tell them my favourite’: Our food writers reveal where they dine when off-duty
From Michelin-starred saviours to midlands hidden gems, there is something for all occasions and budgets here
Ireland’s top food and drink producers for 2024 are named
Peter and Mary Ward, who have run Country Choice food shop in Nenagh since 1982, receive lifetime achievement award for championing artisanal produce
Michelin-starred restaurants in Ireland, 2024: The complete guide
The full Michelin Guide verdict on the 21 Irish restaurants awarded stars
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
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?
The New York Times on Dublin’s culinary trail: Sophisticated food to complement all that Guinness
Younger generations of Irish chefs and restaurateurs, along with talented foreign chefs, have been flourishing in the capital
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
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
Let’s get breakfast: Great places for brunch in Ireland
Brunch has come long way from fry ups and avocado toast. Pancakes, huevos rancheros and cocktails are new gold standard
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