What to order at Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud

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The lunch menu surprise at a fraction of the dinner ticket, with the Merrion's wine cellar by the glass.
Editor tip
Lunch Tuesday to Saturday is the easier book and the same kitchen. Jacket suggested but not enforced for men at dinner.
CuisineFrench fine dining
Price€€€€
Tasting menu€180-260
NeighborhoodSouth City Centre
HoursTue-Fri 12:30-14:15 18:30-22:00, Sat 13:00-14:15 18:30-22:00, Sun-Mon closed
ChefPatrick Guilbaud
Book ahead3-4 weeks
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Taste The lunch menu surprise at a fraction of the dinner ticket, with the Merrion's wine cellar by the glass. with a local in Dublin

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Address: 21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2, D02 KF79

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