Ireland’s Top Michelin Starred Restaurants
January 2024
When we think of dining in Ireland, for too many of us, our first thoughts tend to be “what goes well with Guinness and Irish Whiskey?”
Huge missed opportunity, as Ireland’s best restaurants are among Europe’s finest.
In fact, Ireland is home to no less than 17 Michelin starred restaurants and some of the world’s most talented, creative chefs.
To boot, Ireland boasts four restaurants that have achieved the prestigious two Michelin star rating.
Additionally, Ireland has 13 superb one-starred Michelin restaurants.
Each of these dining destinations offer world-class cuisine and afford guests the impeccable attention to service and culinary excellence expected from Michelin starred restaurants.
With that many options for a relatively small, rural country, we’ve put together a guide to help experience Ireland’s finest dining experiences.
Below is our definitive guide to Ireland’s top Michelin starred restaurants.
Michelin Two Starred Restaurants in Ireland
1. Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud – Dublin
This Dublin entry is the longest reigning Michelin dining experience in Ireland, this urban oasis serves French cuisine par excellence amidst a stylish, elegant setting.
- Chef Patron: Guillaume Lebrun
- Guillaume Lebrun trained under renowned chefs including Michel Guérard and Alain Ducasse before taking the helm at this renowned French restaurant.
- French haute cuisine.
- Held 2 stars for 21 consecutive years.
- Held 1 star since 1988, 35 years.
Official website: Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
2. Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen – Dublin
Contemporary flavors and seasonal Irish ingredients shine at this relaxed yet refined restaurant.
- Chef Patron: Mickael Viljanen
- Finnish chef Mickael Viljanen has experience at restaurants like L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon before being appointed head chef at Chapter One.
- Modern French-inspired Irish cuisine.
- Earned 2nd star in 2021.
Official website: Chapter One Restaurant
3. Liath – Blackrock
Subtle, intriguing Irish tasting menus focusing on local flavors are served in a sophisticated, understated dining room.
- Chef Patron/Owner: Damien Grey
- Self-taught chef Damien Grey brings local Irish ingredients to the forefront through unique tasting menus.
- Multi-course seasonal three-hour tasting menu.
- Awarded 2nd star in 2022.
Official website: Liath Restaurant
4. Dede at the Custom House – Baltimore
A remote coastal location belies the worldly cuisine at this newly minted two-star, helmed by a chef with global experience.
- Chef Patron: Ahmet Dede
- Turkish chef Ahmet Dede has worked at restaurants globally before opening his eponymous restaurant at the historic Custom House.
- French & Turkish-influenced cuisine.
- Recently awarded 2 stars in 2023.
Official website: Customs House Baltimore
Michelin One Starred Restaurants in Ireland
Terre Restaurant – Slane
Combining French and Asian flavors in a comprehensive tasting menu.
- Three and one half hour guest experience.
- Located at the Castle Martyr Resort in Cork County
- Executive Chef: Vincent Crepel.
- Holds 1 star for 2 consecutive years.
Official website: Terre Restaurant
2. House Restaurant – Ardmore
Stunning clifftop location at the coastal Cliff House Hotel combines global influences with fresh local ingredients at a destination-worthy restaurant.
- Chef Patron: Tony Parkin
- Awarded 1 star within two years of opening in 2008.
- Focus on supporting local fisherman and local produce.
- Breathtaking views from the dining room.
Official website: House Restaurant
3. Bastible – Dublin
Seafood-centric menu that also offers a vegetarian menu, located in the charming Dublin suburb of Portobello.
- Head Chef: Barry Fitzgerald.
- Relaxed atmosphere with generous servings.
- Chefs frequently personally serve guests.
- Earned 1 star in 2021.
Official website – Bastible
4. Glovers Alley – Dublin
Contemporary and imaginative cuisine in an elegant setting on the second floor of The Fitzwilliam Hotel.
- Chef Patron: Andy McFadden.
- Known for bold flavors and textures.
- Retained 1 star for 7 consecutive years.
- Named in honor of the city’s renowned glove-makers, who worked nearby.
Official website: https://gloversalley.ie/
5. Variety Jones – Dublin
Original, creative menu often cooked over an open fire, served in a laidback, warm Dublin restaurant.
- Chefs Patron/Co-owners: Keelan Higgs and Shane Smith
- Offers six-course Chef’s Menu
- No vegetarian menu
- Earned 1 star within a year of opening
Official website – Variety Jones
6. Lady Helen Restaurant – Mount Juliet Estate, Thomastown
Elegant Irish cuisine served fireside in a stately country house hotel located on a 1500 acre estate.
- Chef Patron: John Kelly.
- Old-world luxury and period charm.
- Seven and nine course tasting menus.
- Awarded 1 star in 2022.
Official website: Lady Helen
7. Aniar Restaurant – Galway
Imaginative modern cuisine with a focus on wild caught and grown ingredients, served an unassuming Galway venue.
- Chef Patron: J.P. McMahon.
- Focus on the cuisine of West Ireland.
- Tasting menu focusing on Irish food through the ages.
- Awarded 1 star for 4 consecutive years.
Official website: Aniar Restaurant
8. Ichigo Ichie – Cork
Artful Japanese cuisine accented with local ingredients arranged in colorful and decorative presentations.
- Chef Patron/Owner: Takashi Miyazaki.
- Four highly-prized seats allow patrons to view the chef at work.
- Traditional Asian décor.
- Awarded 1 star in 2020
Official website: Ichigo Ichie
9. Wild Honey Inn – Lisdoonvarna
Seasonal creative Irish cuisine in a quaint village pub located in the stunning beautiful Burren.
- Chef Patron: Aidan McGrath.
- Traditional meat and seafood dishes with imaginative flair.
- Ireland’s only Michelin-starred pub.
- Retained 1 star for 7 consecutive years.
Official website: Wild Honey Inn
10. Bastion – Kinsale
Contemporary Irish dishes served in relaxed Kinsale restaurant using local ingredients.
- Chef Patron: Paul McDonald.
- Emphasis on local seafood and natural flavors
- Located in the heart of Kinsale
- Holds 1 star for 6 consecutive years.
Official website: Bastion Kinsale
11. Campagne Restaurant – Kilkenny
French-inspired contemporary cuisine made with seasonal Irish ingredients.
- Chef Patron/Owner: Garrett Byrne
- Emphasis on classic dishes and bold flavors.
- Stylish interior that displays local artwork.
- Awarded a star within a year of opening.
Official website: Campagne
12. Chestnut – Ballydehob
Creative contemporary Irish dishes featuring local ingredients served in a quaint seaside village location.
- Chef Patron: Rob Krawczyk.
- Meat and produce raised and gathered in West Cork.
- Seven course tasting menu.
- Earned 1 star in 2021.
Official website: Restaurant Chestnut
13. The Oak Room – Adare Manor
Refined Irish fare served with old-world sophistication in a historic country manor hotel.
- Chef Patron: Michael Tweedie.
- Sustainable ingredients feature many grown or made on the estate.
- Only Michelin-starred restaurant in county Limerick.
- Earned 1 star within two years of opening.
Official website: The Oak Room
