Michelin star restaraunts in Dublin

Running Bing

Just wondering could anybody give me a list if Michelin star restaurants in Dublin and also in Ireland.

Thanks.

dudara

One- star restaurants

• Mint, Ranelagh, Dublin
• Bon Appetit, Malahide, Dublin
• Chapter One, Dublin Cty Centre
• L'Ecrivain, Dublin City Centre
• Thornton's, Dublin City Centre

Two-Star

• Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Dublin City Centre

Outside Dublin

• Deanes, Belfast (one star)

Bib Gourmand Restaurants

• Customs House, Baltimore
• Cafe Hans, Cashel
• Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal
• The Chart House, Dingle
• Bang Cafe, Dublin
• La Maison des Gourmets, Dublin
• The Winding Stair, Dublin
• Aldridge Lodge, Duncannon
• Good Things Cafe, Durrus
• The Lime Tree, Kenmare
• Casino House, Kilbrittain
• Fishy Fishy Café, Kinsale
• Cayenne, Belfast
• Fontana, Holywood
• Restaurant 23, Warrenpoint

Running Bing

Cheers Dudara.

Did'nt know Guilbauds was two star...I remember looking at the menu and thinking it was very pricey....60 euro for a Dublin bay prawn starter (even with the Tobiko thats expensive).


Did Bon Appetit only get its star recently? Anybody tried it?

pierrot

Guillbaud's does a 3 course lunch for 50 euro a head if i'm not mistaken, always wanted to try it.

Running Bing

pierrot wrote: »

Guillbaud's does a 3 course lunch for 50 euro a head if i'm not mistaken, always wanted to try it.

Yeah that seems good value (I'd love to try it myself) but it does look pretty uninspired compared to the other menu's.

http://www.restaurantpatrickguilbaud.ie/Lunch.pdf

dudara

Babybing wrote: »

Did Bon Appetit only get its star recently? Anybody tried it?

Mint and Bon Appetit both got their stars recently. Just over a year ago if I remember right.

olaola

pierrot wrote: »

Guillbaud's does a 3 course lunch for 50 euro a head if i'm not mistaken, always wanted to try it.

Had the lunch here about 3 weeks ago. Was unimpressed. I've been for dinner before, and had a great meal. But the service this time just wasn't up to par, and the food was just a little short of good. I've heard a few reports of the same. From what it seems they are getting cocky and cheeky. I could not recommend it. I much prefer Chapter One.

Lothaar

I had the lunch in Guilbaud's about a month ago. Don't bother. It's far too expensive for what you get and the food is uninspiring. Chapter One is a much nicer restaurant and better value.
One Pico, just off Molesworth St, has some of the best value in Dublin, though. €20 for a 3-course lunch and €25 for a 2 course early bird (Mon-Wed). Food and service is outstanding - it doesn't have a Michelin Star but I found it better than Guilbaud's in these departments.

keane2097

dudara wrote: »

One- star restaurants

• Mint, Ranelagh, Dublin
• Bon Appetit, Malahide, Dublin
• Chapter One, Dublin Cty Centre
• L'Ecrivain, Dublin City Centre
• Thornton's, Dublin City Centre

Two-Star

• Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud, Dublin City Centre

Outside Dublin

• Deanes, Belfast (one star)

Bib Gourmand Restaurants

• Customs House, Baltimore
• Cafe Hans, Cashel
• Sha-Roe Bistro, Clonegal
• The Chart House, Dingle
• Bang Cafe, Dublin
• La Maison des Gourmets, Dublin
• The Winding Stair, Dublin
• Aldridge Lodge, Duncannon
• Good Things Cafe, Durrus
• The Lime Tree, Kenmare
• Casino House, Kilbrittain
• Fishy Fishy Café, Kinsale
• Cayenne, Belfast
• Fontana, Holywood
• Restaurant 23, Warrenpoint

Is this all of them in Ireland?

Mr Magnolia

Yes, afaik.

Beruthiel

I was in Guillbaud's a while back (last July I think)
Having been to some superb michelin star restaurants in France and Spain, I was expecting the same quality.
It's a stylish restaurant, has the feel of a michelin star, but the food was nothing special for the standard expected when you go to a restaurant with a star.
Also, very expensive.

I was in L'Ecrivain St. Patricks weekend. It's as good as you'll get in Dublin. Prices for all ranges, wonderful atmosphere, staff were lovely.
Tasting menu is by request. To die for!
I'd highly recommend them.

jdivision

Both Guilbauds and L'Ecrivain have gone downhill in the last 18 months I think, portions in L'Ecrivain just got ridiculously small, food was still good but you'd be still feeling a bit peckish after three courses which is just ridiculous. To be honest I'd prefer the rib eye steak in Town Bar and Grill to nearly every place outlined above. +1 for One Pico by the way, have enjoyed it each time I was there. His bleu restaurant on Dawson Street is another matter altogether... Pearl Brassserie is also good but the extras add up.

Running Bing

jdivision wrote: »

Both Guilbauds and L'Ecrivain have gone downhill in the last 18 months I think, portions in L'Ecrivain just got ridiculously small, food was still good but you'd be still feeling a bit peckish after three courses which is just ridiculous. To be honest I'd prefer the rib eye steak in Town Bar and Grill to nearly every place outlined above. +1 for One Pico by the way, have enjoyed it each time I was there. His bleu restaurant on Dawson Street is another matter altogether... Pearl Brassserie is also good but the extras add up.

Had the lunch in L'ecrivian a couple of weeks back.

The portions were very small but for a three course lunch of that quality for €25 you cant complain.....it really was outstanding as well.

As I said Ive never been to Guilbauds but the prices do look a bit silly. Your paying the same as you would pay in some of the best three star restaurants in the world. The tasting menu in the fat duck is similarly priced.

ana ng

jdivision wrote: »

Both Guilbauds and L'Ecrivain have gone downhill in the last 18 months I think, portions in L'Ecrivain just got ridiculously small, food was still good but you'd be still feeling a bit peckish after three courses which is just ridiculous. To be honest I'd prefer the rib eye steak in Town Bar and Grill to nearly every place outlined above. +1 for One Pico by the way, have enjoyed it each time I was there. His bleu restaurant on Dawson Street is another matter altogether... Pearl Brassserie is also good but the extras add up.

Just back from L'Ecrivain for the lunch - tremendous all round, and portions were great, was satisfyingly full after the meal. Oh, and the place was packed as well - understandable given how high quality all the food was.

shrapnel222

Mint closed down months ago.

mozattack

Bet none are as nice as Glyn Purnell's in Birmingham and you would probably fly there, have dinner and stay in a hotel for the same price of those Dublin restaurants.

In Chapter One two weeks ago and although scrum, there were no surprises, no treats and portions were tight.

CLiff house hotel in Ardmore is a michelin star waiting to happen. There on Sunday night - emmense. Check the website and the pics..wow

coolperson05

Hi Everyone! Sorry to resurrect this thread! Trying to decide on a dinner for that special someone. Torn between L'ecrivian, Thortons and Chapter One. Thoughts? I like the look of Chapter One.....

Thanks

Mr Magnolia

Chapter One for me.

dudara

I visited Chapter One recently for a special reason - it was excellent. Superb service, lovely table and great food. Well worth it.

quazzy

Agree with the previos posts - Chapter One is excellent.

Was there about a month ago and it was every bit as good as I remember.

I had the Pre-Theatre on my first trip but this time I went for the recenlty introduced 4 course menu

http://www.chapteronerestaurant.com/menus/menu_fourcourse.html

Was also at Thornton's for a Masterclass (with Lunch included) and that was excellent also. More expensive then Chapter One.

solerina

coolperson05 wrote: »

Hi Everyone! Sorry to resurrect this thread! Trying to decide on a dinner for that special someone. Torn between L'ecrivian, Thortons and Chapter One. Thoughts? I like the look of Chapter One.....

Thanks

Chapter One is fab.....go for it

Random_Person

http://www.pichet-restaurant.com/

Pichet just off College Green is an amazing restaurant. It has the Bib Gourmand and doesn't try to overdo it. Went there for lunch recently, cost around 70 euro for 2 people, one A La Carte and one Set Menu which is 25 euro for 3 courses..

Staff are great and so helpful. We even had the pleasure to see Nick Munier but the Maitre D had to be the best.

Would highly recommend this place, the food was fantastic and the portions were by no means "Nouvelle Cuisine". Having only visited for lunch, I hope to go for Dinner soon!

John_Rambo

Chapter One over L'ecrivian and Thorntons for me, not by a mile of course. Great place, stunning food, good service, creative menu. I've never gone ala carte in Chapter One, but I've had the pre-theatre a good few times and really really enjoyed it.

Hardi1

Chapter One over Thorntons for me. Never been to L'ecrivain unfortunately. And if you ever get the the chance to go to Guilbauds.... unforgettably fab.

dudara

I wrote about my trip to Chapter One today - link. Revisting the experience made me realise how much better it was than trips to other equally-rated restaurants.

foodaholic

I know the post is about Dublin, but just back from the Cliff house hotel in waterford OMG Guilbauds has nothing on it.

Hermy

dudara wrote: »

I wrote about my trip to Chapter One today - link. Revisting the experience made me realise how much better it was than trips to other equally-rated restaurants.

I also recently visited Chapter One. I'm no expert on dining out but I've only ever heard or read good things about Chapter One so I was really looking forward to it. On the whole I really enjoyed myself but there are a few issues I would welcome peoples comments on. Firstly, the portions were very small and secondly the cutlery was chipped. Also I was curious as to the absence of any music.

dudara

Hermy wrote: »

I also recently visited Chapter One. I'm no expert on dining out but I've only ever heard or read good things about Chapter One so I was really looking forward to it. On the whole I really enjoyed myself but there are a few issues I would welcome peoples comments on. Firstly, the portions were very small and secondly the cutlery was chipped. Also I was curious as to the absence of any music.

Small portions - I found mysefl stuffed after 4 courses. Individually they weren't huge, but taken together, it was more than enough.

Chipped cutlery - Didn't notice any myself

Lack of music - it was a blessed relief to be somewhere without music.

MiCr0

we went to chapter one a few months ago - before they changed the format of the menu.

Our menu was

Feta cheese mousse, organic beetroot essence, pear puree, spiced apple and pumpkin oil
*****
Cured organic seatrout, leek and mandarin vinaigrette with cold pressed rapeseed oil, roast hazelnuts
*****
Terrine of foie gras, madeira and duck jelly, icewine verjus, smoked cured venison, apple and watercress salad
*****
Hand dived scallops, pomme mousseline, new season garlic and spring onion veloute, Ferguson’s smoked bacon
*****
Rabbit loin wrapped in pancetta with a veal farce, carrot and black cumin puree, rabbit shepherd’s pie, madeira and roast shallot jus
*****
Warm chocolate mousse, caramel jelly, espresso mousse, lime ice cream and honeycomb
Chocolate souffle, mandarin ice-cream
*****
Tea/Coffee & Petit Fours

It was 75e per person, and I thought it was amazing, as did my wife.

The service was excellent, and the food first class.

We arrived for dinner at 8, and it was nearly 11.30 by the time we left.
We weren't rushed or left waiting at any point.

The desert - the chocolate souffle - was worth the trip alone!

I also had the wine tasting menu - and the staff were very well informed on the wines and the meal itself.

Top marks for a great meal!

duckworth

I love Chapter Ones, and think it's the best restaurant in the country (though I've yet to try the new guard - Cliff house/Gregan's Castle/Brown Bear). I've never been disappointed with it - and it's pretty much the only place in Ireland I feel safe spending the amount of money these restaurants charge.

I'm going this Saturday, and I can't wait!

quazzy

dudara wrote: »

Small portions - I found mysefl stuffed after 4 courses. Individually they weren't huge, but taken together, it was more than enough.

Chipped cutlery - Didn't notice any myself

Lack of music - it was a blessed relief to be somewhere without music.

4 course and then Petit fours with Tea / coffee = struggle. But one which I relish.

Chipped Cutlery??? Perhaps the poster means crockery. Cutlery = knifes + forks etc...
Crockery = plates and bowls etc...

Lack of music aint a big issue really. Visits to this place are usually special occassions so its nice to not have to strain to hear your OH.

dudara

quazzy wrote: »

Chipped Cutlery??? Perhaps the poster means crockery. Cutlery = knifes + forks etc...
Crockery = plates and bowls etc..

I had figured that was what was intended - didn't want to point it out though

Hermy

No - I meant cutlery. There was both pitting and missing EPNS.

I wouldn't say I wasn't sated by the end of the meal - I was just surprised by the size of the portions.

Regarding the music, I certainly wasn't expecting anything loud or obtrusive but some classical or jazz at an appropriate level can add to the atmosphere or at least allow for conversation to take place without fear of being overheard.

kerash

I can vouch for the chipped cutlery which was surprising considering what you'd expect from a fine dining experience.

My starter had amazing flavour - Irish Coffee, white and green asparagus, black truffle jelly
I would love some right now!

The OH's Pea soup tasted delicious. It was a small portion no denying that but plenty of room for the further courses...

Next for me Charcuterie Trolley, pig’s trotter boudin, potted rabbit and ham, foie gras terrine,
gubeen salami and their accompaniments
The same starter I read you had dudara and it was so satisfying and quite filling, whereas the plate the OH was served was pityfull! (Duck breast smoked over turf, foie gras cream, duck jelly and smoked almonds)
But then it is quite luscious food so maybe that is the reason for the very small amount.

For mains we had - Roasted rump and slow cooked neck of spring lamb with carrots cooked in honey and black pepper, caper sprout cream and pickled garlic jus, for himself
and for me
Hake cooked with seaweed and Japanese salt, broccoli puree and lemon emulsion,
crab beignet..
The fish was cooked to perfection, I loved the seaweed, the broccoli & lemon were lovely, not overly punchy flavours.

Not big portions again but filling, particularly the Lamb (i sampled of course!) as it tasted very rich.

Dessert was Malted banana mousse with peanut butter brittle, dried banana in dark chocolate,
hazelnut crumble and butter ice cream (for him)
This was served in a crazy spattered way on the plate lots of mini bites to eat.

I went for the Warm chocolate mousse, caramel jelly, espresso mousse, lime ice cream and honeycomb
The mousse was to die for, i could have done without the caramel jelly but it was delicious especially the icecream.

We had irish coffee (prepared in front of us) & petit fours

Service observations - Nice greeting, led straight to the bar and tended to without delay. Between courses our water glasses were refilled without having to ask. We weren't waiting long between courses. However I was surprised the crumbs weren't swept off of the table (just something a lot of places do between courses)

In the end I thoroughly enjoyed the food and was full up. Would I go back? Probably not. Do I think it's worth the price paid, No.
I expected to be 'wowed' because of the Michelin star it boasts but I felt and continue to feel underwhelmed. I didn't feel it was a particularly 'special' place, the staff were efficient but not overly friendly (except a french waiter who was especially good) I've had better dining experiences.

olaola

We received a voucher for Chapter One last night - delighted! Has always been my favourite restaurant in Dublin. Every meal here has been above expectations and we've never been disappointed. I love the relaxed and understated dining room. Martin, is a spot on maître d' and welcomes everyone like a long lost friend. The sommelier is generous with his time, always delighted to answer questions and he does indulge in the 'hard sell'. Aged cutlery losing its silver plating is not going to dull the enjoyment of my meal here (not that I've ever noticed it). This place has been knocking around for donkey's years, yet it's only recently gained the Michelin star.

Can. Not. Wait!

Hermy

olaola wrote: »

Martin, is a spot on maître d' and welcomes everyone like a long lost friend. The sommelier is generous with his time, always delighted to answer questions and he does indulge in the 'hard sell'.

Sadly we were not afforded this service.

Aged cutlery losing its silver plating is not going to dull the enjoyment of my meal here (not that I've ever noticed it).

I didn't mean to suggest that aged cutlery would ruin a meal - I was just surprised to see it in a Michelin starred restaurant.

kerash

olaola wrote: »

We received a voucher for Chapter One last night - delighted! Has always been my favourite restaurant in Dublin. Every meal here has been above expectations and we've never been disappointed. I love the relaxed and understated dining room. Martin, is a spot on maître d' and welcomes everyone like a long lost friend. The sommelier is generous with his time, always delighted to answer questions and he does indulge in the 'hard sell'. Aged cutlery losing its silver plating is not going to dull the enjoyment of my meal here (not that I've ever noticed it). This place has been knocking around for donkey's years, yet it's only recently gained the Michelin star.

Can. Not. Wait!

I never said that it affected the enjoyment of the meal, it was an observation and something I was surprised to see.

Enjoy your night.

CaptainPendulum

We ate at Chapter One (albeit about 4 years ago) and I must say I was a bit disappointed. It was dark and cold and the food was only OK. We also ate at Gilbaud's and I must say this was the best dining experience we''ve ever had. The food was superb, but it was the attention to detail, the diningroom itself and the cheese board (which was wheeled to our table) that made the biggest impression on me. Formal it is and you wouldn't do it every week but we still talk about it whenever we somewhere "nice" and it hasn't been topped yet. Granted it was approx 350 euro for the 2 of us!!! Had a lovely lunch in L'Ecrivian before also and it was very good.

Sergeant

I've had the pre-theatre menu in Chapter One on a few occasions. Always delicious, and very good value. But never a wow factor. I couldn't see why it would be rated higher than say One Pico, Dax, Pearl Brasserie. Each to their own I suppose.

marley123

Would highly recommend Oregano in Ballyrobert, Co.antrim..
It has a Bib Gourmand. Have had 3 stunning meals there over the past year, a fraction of what you would pay for similar inDublin....Plus the owners opened a second restaurant in Belfast "The Potted Hen" which by all the media hype should be in line for a Bib Gourmand next yr...

Hootanany

CaptainPendulum wrote: »

We ate at Chapter One (albeit about 4 years ago) and I must say I was a bit disappointed. It was dark and cold and the food was only OK. We also ate at Gilbaud's and I must say this was the best dining experience we''ve ever had. The food was superb, but it was the attention to detail, the diningroom itself and the cheese board (which was wheeled to our table) that made the biggest impression on me. Formal it is and you wouldn't do it every week but we still talk about it whenever we somewhere "nice" and it hasn't been topped yet. Granted it was approx 350 euro for the 2 of us!!! Had a lovely lunch in L'Ecrivian before also and it was very good.

+1 We sat at the waiting area having G&T's and having a laugh, when we were brought through for dinner [what a disappointment] food was not nice I have eaten in many a stared restaurant but i will never be back to this one.