French Fine Dining
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3 french fine dining restaurants worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Ireland.

Campagne ★ 4.9

€€€€Modern FrenchMedieval MileKilkenny

Campagne holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide. Garrett Byrne has cooked with classical French technique at this level since opening in 2008.

OrderSeasonal tasting menu; the midweek earlybird lunch brings the same kitchen at reduced cost.

TipBook three to four weeks ahead for Friday and Saturday dinner sittings. Walk-in at the bar occasionally possible.

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud ★ 4.8

€€€€French fine diningSouth City CentreDublin

Patrick Guilbaud's two-Michelin-star room inside The Merrion hotel on Upper Merrion Street in Dublin, French technique on Irish produce since 1981.

OrderThe lunch menu surprise at a fraction of the dinner ticket, with the Merrion's wine cellar by the glass.

TipLunch Tuesday to Saturday is the easier book and the same kitchen. Jacket suggested but not enforced for men at dinner.

Pearl Brasserie ★ 4.2

€€€€French fine diningSouth City CentreDublin

Pearl Brasserie on Merrion Street in Dublin 2, Sebastien Masi and Kirsten Batt's French dining room across two decades, opposite the Merrion Hotel.

OrderThe pre-theatre menu, three courses for around €50, with the foie gras starter if the season holds it.

TipBook a window table on the upper level; the basement booths are warmer for a long winter dinner.

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