What to order at Ard Bia at Nimmos

Must order
The mezze plate at lunch; dinner menus are written on the chalkboard and change with the garden
Signature dishes
Mezze plate, Seasonal garden menu
Editor tip
The organic and natural wine list is shorter than the Westend wine bars but all are well-chosen.
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CuisineIrish
Price€€
Neighborhoodspanish-arch
HoursMon 10:00-15:30, Mon 18:00-22:00, Tue 10:00-15:30, Tue 18:00-22:00, Wed 10:00-15:30, Wed 18:00-22:00, Thu 10:00-15:30, Thu 18:00-22:00, Fri 10:00-15:30, Fri 18:00-22:00, Sat 10:00-15:30, Sat 18:00-22:00, Sun 10:00-15:30, Sun 18:00-22:00
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Signature dishes: Mezze plate, Seasonal garden menu

Must order: The mezze plate at lunch; dinner menus are written on the chalkboard and change with the garden

Tip: The organic and natural wine list is shorter than the Westend wine bars but all are well-chosen.

Book at Ard Bia at Nimmos

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