What to order at Ard Bia at Nimmos

Must order
The mezze plate at lunch; at dinner, whatever the chalkboard shows from the Gairdín Bia garden
Signature dishes
Mezze plate, Seasonal Irish-North African dinner menu
Editor tip
Weekend brunch without a reservation is fine; dinner sittings fill quickly so book ahead.
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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 Irish-North African dinner menu

Must order: The mezze plate at lunch; at dinner, whatever the chalkboard shows from the Gairdín Bia garden

Tip: Weekend brunch without a reservation is fine; dinner sittings fill quickly so book ahead.

Book at Ard Bia at Nimmos

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