9 tasting menu rooms worth the trip across Ireland, editor-ranked. All cuisines in Ireland.
Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen ★ 4.9 · Dublin
north-inner-city · 18-19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1
Mickael Viljanen's two-Michelin-star basement on Parnell Square in Dublin, the city's most polished tasting room, French technique on luxury Irish produce.
Tip: Reservations open in monthly windows; book the morning windows open. Lunch Thursday to Saturday is the same kitchen at lower commitment.
Aniar ★ 4.9 · Galway
westend · 53 Lower Dominick Street, Galway, H91 V4DP
Aniar in Galway has held one Michelin star since 2012; JP McMahon serves tasting menus on foraged herbs, cured west-coast fish and Connacht smoked meats.
Tip: Book Tuesday to Saturday; the kitchen is closed Sunday and Monday.
Campagne ★ 4.9 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · Gashouse Lane, Kilkenny
Campagne in Kilkenny holds one Michelin star in the 2026 guide, Garrett Byrne earning the recognition every year since 2014 with exemplary French technique.
Tip: Book the Friday or Saturday dinner sitting at least three weeks ahead; the midweek early-bird lunch offers the same kitchen at a gentler price.
Paradiso ★ 4.8 · Cork
16 Lancaster Quay, Cork, T12 AR24
Denis Cotter's vegetarian flagship on Lancaster Quay since 1993, with a six-course market-and-farm tasting menu and one of Ireland's best organic wine lists.
Liath ★ 4.8 · Dublin
blackrock-suburb · Blackrock Market, 19a Main Street, Blackrock, Co Dublin, A94 V0D8
Damien Grey's two-Michelin-star fourteen-seat counter inside Blackrock Market, Co Dublin, fifteen minutes by DART from the city, Ireland's hardest.
Tip: Reservations open three months ahead and disappear in minutes. Take the DART to Blackrock and walk five minutes to the market.
Forest Avenue ★ 4.7 · Dublin
ranelagh-ballsbridge · 8 Sussex Terrace, Dublin 4, D04 C7F4
John and Sandy Wyer's glass-front room on Sussex Terrace in Dublin 4, finally Michelin-starred in 2026 after twelve years, named for Sandy's Queens street.
Tip: Three-course lunch from €55 Thursday to Saturday is the same kitchen at half the dinner ticket. Book the lunch slot.
Variety Jones ★ 4.7 · Dublin
the-liberties · 79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8, D08 F2RN
Keelan and Aaron Higgs's one-Michelin-star room on Thomas Street in Dublin 8, twelve tables, an open hearth, the city's most original tasting menu.
Tip: Book at the seating window opening; the room has only twelve tables and the kitchen runs two seatings a night Wednesday to Saturday.
D'Olier Street ★ 4.6 · Dublin
south-city-centre · D'Olier Chambers, Dublin 2, D02 H589
James Moore's thirteen-course surprise menu inside D'Olier Chambers in Dublin 2, the southside's most precise one-Michelin-star room, opened 2022.
Tip: Counter seats face the pass and run the same menu, often easier to book than the dining room a week out.
Lyla's ★ 4.3 · Kilkenny
medieval-mile · 22 William Street, Kilkenny, R95 Y9TA
Lyla's on William Street is the third venue from siblings Michael O'Neill and Bee O'Grady, sister restaurant to Petronella, with a 46-seat room and Table Six.
Tip: Book the six-seat Table Six counter for the chef-led tasting menu with paired drinks; standard service runs Wednesday to Saturday evenings only.