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Restaurant reviews
Blackthorn restaurant review: Much skill on show at this stylish Galway bolthole
Chef Nathan Hindmarsh has an adventurous style that pays off, helped by his Mibrasa charcoal grill
Sole Seafood & Grill review: I’m in shock – €35 for chicken supreme using non-free-range Dutch chicken
Many dishes in this lavishly refurbished Dublin spot are good, but it’s hard to get past the sourcing
Mamó review: Why does this fabulous Howth restaurant not have a Michelin star?
Crisp white linen, relaxed service and ambitious cooking make this seafront spot a joy to visit
Gaffe at Leonard’s Corner review: Super prices and a dribblingly good cheeseburger at this neighbourhood pub
Tight menu and smart dishes – I can see why this cosy spot has committed regulars
Ómós review: Faultless cooking already at two-star Michelin level. Get in before prices rise
Cúán Greene has created resolved, highly original dishes on a perfectly paced tasting menu at his admirable Abbeyleix venture
Kaizen review: Impressive dim sum and a tantalising ‘secret menu’ at this north Dublin restaurant
Don’t let the shopping centre-adjacent address put you off, and consider ordering the free-range chicken in advance
Osteria Nove review: I expected more from Oliver Dunne’s new Dublin spot
Former Michelin-starred Bon Appetit is now an Italian neighbourhood restaurant
Yibu by Janet review: This new Chinese restaurant has already expanded into a second diningroom
Hand-pulled noodles, excellent cocktails and a host with enough energy to power the country
Pickosito review: Superb city centre Mexican food with great prices
Home-made tortillas wrap up a taste of northern Mexican cuisine in Dublin
Black Sheep at The Grace review: The service is wonderful but the prices might raise eyebrows
There’s genuine hospitality in this Mayo hotel restaurant, and a thread of ambition runs through the menu
Darwins Tavern review: They sure know how to cook a steak here, but there are a few disappointments
Geoff Nordell, one of the industry’s most experienced chefs and operators, partners with Michael Smith
Dosa Dosa restaurant review: Remarkable value and delicious south Indian food
Dosa, grills, curries and biryani from the homes and streets of Tamil Nadu
Mr Fox review: This beloved Dublin 1 spot has an impressive new chef. Does his menu deliver?
Adam Jordan arrives in Parnell Square with significant Michelin experience and there will be much interest in how he applies it
Chongqing Hotpot review: Delicious regional Chinese food in Dublin 6, but make sure you read the signs
You’ll get a great meal here and it won’t break the bank. Just apply caution before digging in
51 Cornmarket review: This Cork city spot is not a restaurant you want to chance your arm on booking
Organic produce, precise cooking and a room bursting with atmosphere
Tábla review: This new neighbourhood offering is a real taste of France in Mount Merrion
Classic French bistro dishes, a clever wine list and a strong sense of community
Note on Fenian Street restaurant review: The food is a joy at this buzzy Dublin 2 bistro with a talented new chef
Original and inventive dishes hit all the right notes at this Dubin bistro
La Vespa review: The gloriously battered prawns are indeed the Dublin Bay variety - not something you see often
City centre spot offers handmade pasta, crowd-pleasing dishes and space for conversation
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Saint Francis Provisions review: Wonderful food and wine in a Kinsale room built for chat
Michelin recognised the service ethos of owner Barbara Nealon and it shows in every aspect
The Libertine review: Promising start for new Dublin 8 gastropub
Some tweaks are needed, but there is good potential here – and my cocktail was great
Mongoose review: This new Dublin 8 spot is now my favourite restaurant
Phenomenal pasta, seasonal produce and massively skilful cooking in this new Dublin 8 spot
Éla review: A restaurant offering super value and tasty dishes in the heart of Ranelagh
Classic Indian dishes cooked by very experienced chef, while room is warm and welcoming
FX Buckley review: This Dublin staple is at the premium end for a night out, but it delivers
Dry-aged steaks cooked on a Josper grill are excellent while the Irish coffee is at the top of the genre
Restaurant review: This Dublin spot is a rare combination of good food and serious wine at remarkable value
Excellent menu is designed for sharing and you can choose from 900 bottles of wine for €15 corkage
Allta na Farraige review: Lobster and prawn oil in a margarita? This new seafood bar thrills
Niall Davidson’s new seafood tapas and cocktail bar in Grand Canal Dock serves clever dishes and wonderfully inventive drinks
Liath review: A mesmerising two-Michelin-star experience from a spectacular chef
Damien Grey not afraid to make things difficult with a menu arranged into ‘flavour provinces’
Chubbys review: This is one of the country’s top restaurants – just pray you get a table
Barry Stephens has created a global-influenced menu cooked with great skill in a live-fire kitchen
Richmond restaurant review: This super Sunday lunch is a steal, and vegetarians will love it
The menu at this convivial Dublin 2 spot is concise but excellent
King’s Biryani House review: It’s easy to see why this south Dublin venue is a local favourite
Chef Gul Azam applies great intuition and knowledge to his dishes, with biryani the main event
Forest Avenue review: This Michelin-starred restaurant in Dublin has real quality and a three-course lunch from €55
John Wyer’s restrained, delicious cooking has been worthy of Michelin recognition for years
China Hunan review: This brilliant new restaurant is set to become one of Ranelagh’s most popular
The signature dish here is Peking duck, and it’s more than worth the trouble of ordering ahead
Yakiniku Matsukawa review: As I sit down, I am already doing mental maths. The A5 Japanese wagyu is €150
This isn’t cooking, this is precision engineering in miniature
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