Dublin has so many restaurants in every price range that choosing one can be difficult, especially if you're only there for a weekend!
A great way for anyone who loves food is to head to Temple Bar on Saturday mornings for the Food Market. Local producers, farmers and importers gather to sell a myriad of interesting foods from the local area and overseas.
Book flights to Dublin [http://www.skyscanner.net/flights/uk/dub/cheapest-flights-from-united-kingdom-to-dublin.html] and sample some of the best places to wine and dine in this fun, lively city. Here are the top ten.
Bobo's
If you love burgers you'll love Bobo's. Not fast a food as you know it, but gourmet style burgers named after Irish heroes and villains with stunning combinations of toppings and excellent Irish beef. There is even a fish finger burger that will instantly transport you to your childhood. The space is funky and chic with Formica tables and traditional HP sauce on the tables. This is a great place to try if you have kids with you. Round off your meal with ice cream in a wafer.
Chapter One
Located in the basement of the writer's museum, Chapter One is a Michelin star restaurant serving exquisite food with warm Irish hospitality. The cosy yet classy interior is a mix of rustic stone and crisp while table cloths. The cooking is nothing short of spectacular with amazing sea bream and pigeon with white truffle glaze. The wine list is excellent and complements the fresh, organic local produce on the menu. Not too pricey means Michelin star dining is accessible to all.
Dunne and Crescenzi
Despite the arrival of Carluccio's new venture, this remains the best Italian café in town. It's small, dark and often busy but this all adds to its charm. The food is fresh, inspired and ridiculously tasty and instantly transports you to a sunny Italy. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious and the combination of restaurant and deli means you can purchase some of the foods you enjoyed most. Simple platters of cheese and cured meats with a glass of red just can't be beaten.
Peploe's
In the basement of a lovely Georgian terrace, Peploe's is a retro place reminiscent of a New York brassiere and a favourite with locals and tourists. There is an excellent choice of breads and a well-balanced selection of main courses. Try the crepe risotto with wilted rocket or loin of pork with pine nut and apricot gratin. Take some time out to try this sophisticated but casual eatery, as it's one of the best wine bars in town.
The Porterhouse
This is Dublin's first micro-brewery with ten different beers brewed on the premises. This traditional Irish pub stays in tune with its origins and serves excellent bar food to happy customers. Try some delicious Carlingford oysters, Irish stew and beef and Guinness casserole. With live music every night and a traditional atmosphere and décor, you'll definitely know you're in Dublin!
Sixty6
This great looking restaurant is the kind of place most people would love to have as their local. It's stylish, easy going and perfect for a relaxed evening with friends. The décor is quirky and classy with rows of antique china plates on the walls, exposed air ducts and warm lighting. They serve fantastic breakfasts and brunches as well as dinners so anytime is a good time to visit. The food is a tantalising combination of Moroccan, Italian and British with wonderful eggy breakfasts for those with limited evenings in Dublin.
101 Talbot
This is a great choice for vegetarians. 101 Talbot is unfussy and serves straightforward, honest home cooked food geared to meat and non-meat eaters. Try the West African curry or braised guinea fowl with lentils for something a little different. While waiting for your food to arrive, be sure to check out the collection of contemporary art lining the walls. Close to theatre land, this is the perfect place to stop before hitting a show!
Shanahans
Shanahan's does steak with style. When you sink your teeth into one of their 12oz filet mignons you reach a steak nirvana that only comes with meat so buttery soft and meltingly delicious. The meat they use is perfectly cut, aged and cooked to scientific precision. With a side order of mind-bogglingly stunning dauphinoise potatoes it might all just get a little bit too much! All this is helped along by the beautiful décor of chandeliers, gilt mirrors and oval bar. Book a table as soon as you can!
Winding Stair
With New York style loft décor of white painted brick walls, dark wood floors and beautiful books lining the walls it's not surprising that this is one of the capitals favourite places to eat. Well sourced and high quality ingredients are used on the menu all cooked imaginatively and impeccably. The menu changes almost daily offering tantalising terrines, cheddar mash, smoked Pollock poached in milk all topped off with a fantastic wine list with great wines available by the glass. The staff are as enthusiastic about their food as the customers.
L'Ecrivain
Classical gourmet Irish dishes with a twist are served up in this very popular stalwart of Dublin's fine dining scene. Lunches are popular with business people but the evenings are ideal for a romantic dinner a deux. The food is unpretentious and delicious so why not try the spring lamb for example or mousakka with green peas, mint and feta. On a sunny day there is a terrace to sit out on but you'll have to call and book in advance. This is definitely one of Ireland most celebrate Michelin star restaurants.
A great way for anyone who loves food is to head to Temple Bar on Saturday mornings for the Food Market. Local producers, farmers and importers gather to sell a myriad of interesting foods from the local area and overseas.
Book flights to Dublin [http://www.skyscanner.net/flights/uk/dub/cheapest-flights-from-united-kingdom-to-dublin.html] and sample some of the best places to wine and dine in this fun, lively city. Here are the top ten.
Bobo's
If you love burgers you'll love Bobo's. Not fast a food as you know it, but gourmet style burgers named after Irish heroes and villains with stunning combinations of toppings and excellent Irish beef. There is even a fish finger burger that will instantly transport you to your childhood. The space is funky and chic with Formica tables and traditional HP sauce on the tables. This is a great place to try if you have kids with you. Round off your meal with ice cream in a wafer.
Chapter One
Located in the basement of the writer's museum, Chapter One is a Michelin star restaurant serving exquisite food with warm Irish hospitality. The cosy yet classy interior is a mix of rustic stone and crisp while table cloths. The cooking is nothing short of spectacular with amazing sea bream and pigeon with white truffle glaze. The wine list is excellent and complements the fresh, organic local produce on the menu. Not too pricey means Michelin star dining is accessible to all.
Dunne and Crescenzi
Despite the arrival of Carluccio's new venture, this remains the best Italian café in town. It's small, dark and often busy but this all adds to its charm. The food is fresh, inspired and ridiculously tasty and instantly transports you to a sunny Italy. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious and the combination of restaurant and deli means you can purchase some of the foods you enjoyed most. Simple platters of cheese and cured meats with a glass of red just can't be beaten.
Peploe's
In the basement of a lovely Georgian terrace, Peploe's is a retro place reminiscent of a New York brassiere and a favourite with locals and tourists. There is an excellent choice of breads and a well-balanced selection of main courses. Try the crepe risotto with wilted rocket or loin of pork with pine nut and apricot gratin. Take some time out to try this sophisticated but casual eatery, as it's one of the best wine bars in town.
The Porterhouse
This is Dublin's first micro-brewery with ten different beers brewed on the premises. This traditional Irish pub stays in tune with its origins and serves excellent bar food to happy customers. Try some delicious Carlingford oysters, Irish stew and beef and Guinness casserole. With live music every night and a traditional atmosphere and décor, you'll definitely know you're in Dublin!
Sixty6
This great looking restaurant is the kind of place most people would love to have as their local. It's stylish, easy going and perfect for a relaxed evening with friends. The décor is quirky and classy with rows of antique china plates on the walls, exposed air ducts and warm lighting. They serve fantastic breakfasts and brunches as well as dinners so anytime is a good time to visit. The food is a tantalising combination of Moroccan, Italian and British with wonderful eggy breakfasts for those with limited evenings in Dublin.
101 Talbot
This is a great choice for vegetarians. 101 Talbot is unfussy and serves straightforward, honest home cooked food geared to meat and non-meat eaters. Try the West African curry or braised guinea fowl with lentils for something a little different. While waiting for your food to arrive, be sure to check out the collection of contemporary art lining the walls. Close to theatre land, this is the perfect place to stop before hitting a show!
Shanahans
Shanahan's does steak with style. When you sink your teeth into one of their 12oz filet mignons you reach a steak nirvana that only comes with meat so buttery soft and meltingly delicious. The meat they use is perfectly cut, aged and cooked to scientific precision. With a side order of mind-bogglingly stunning dauphinoise potatoes it might all just get a little bit too much! All this is helped along by the beautiful décor of chandeliers, gilt mirrors and oval bar. Book a table as soon as you can!
Winding Stair
With New York style loft décor of white painted brick walls, dark wood floors and beautiful books lining the walls it's not surprising that this is one of the capitals favourite places to eat. Well sourced and high quality ingredients are used on the menu all cooked imaginatively and impeccably. The menu changes almost daily offering tantalising terrines, cheddar mash, smoked Pollock poached in milk all topped off with a fantastic wine list with great wines available by the glass. The staff are as enthusiastic about their food as the customers.
L'Ecrivain
Classical gourmet Irish dishes with a twist are served up in this very popular stalwart of Dublin's fine dining scene. Lunches are popular with business people but the evenings are ideal for a romantic dinner a deux. The food is unpretentious and delicious so why not try the spring lamb for example or mousakka with green peas, mint and feta. On a sunny day there is a terrace to sit out on but you'll have to call and book in advance. This is definitely one of Ireland most celebrate Michelin star restaurants.
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