The dining room at Chapter One: round tables in white linen against velvet banquettes, a marble-topped service island and a window into the kitchen

38 of the best · Dublin, Ireland

Where to Eat in Dublin: From Patrick Guilbaud to the Neighbourhood Bistro

Three two-star tables, five one-stars in the city, seven Bib Gourmands and the classic dining rooms of Dublin, from the Saddle Room to The Winding Stair.

Our 38 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three places from this list we would send a friend to first, chosen by people who know Dublin well.

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud

    Merrion Street·Restaurant

    Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: contemporary Irish cooking with French classical roots, beside The Merrion.

    The Merrion Hotel, 21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map

  2. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen

    Parnell Square·Restaurant

    Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: Mickael Viljanen’s cooking on Parnell Square.

    18–19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 D01 T3V8Explore View on map

  3. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Liath

    Blackrock·Restaurant

    Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: seasonal tasting menus in Blackrock Market.

    Blackrock Market, 19a Main Street, Blackrock A94 V0D8Explore View on map

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The back story 1

Three two-star tables, the Bib Gourmands and the city’s classic dining rooms, in one read.

  1. The back story

    Eating in Dublin

    Dublin·In depth

    Patrick Guilbaud, Chapter One and Liath with two stars, five one-star tables in the city and seven Bib Gourmands: how Dublin eats in 2026.

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Two MICHELIN Stars 3

From the 2026 MICHELIN Guide.

  1. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen

    Parnell Square·Restaurant

    Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: Mickael Viljanen’s cooking on Parnell Square.

    18–19 Parnell Square North, Dublin 1 D01 T3V8Explore View on map

  2. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Liath

    Blackrock·Restaurant

    Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: seasonal tasting menus in Blackrock Market.

    Blackrock Market, 19a Main Street, Blackrock A94 V0D8Explore View on map

  3. Two MICHELIN Stars

    Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud

    Merrion Street·Restaurant

    Two MICHELIN Stars in the 2026 guide: contemporary Irish cooking with French classical roots, beside The Merrion.

    The Merrion Hotel, 21 Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map

One MICHELIN Star 5

From the 2026 guide.

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    Bastible

    Portobello·Restaurant

    A modern set menu on the South Circular Road. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    111 South Circular Road, Dublin 8 D08 RW2KExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star

    D’Olier Street

    D’Olier Street·Restaurant

    A 13-course surprise tasting menu in a restored landmark building. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    D’Olier Chambers, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2 D02 H589Explore View on map

  3. One MICHELIN Star

    Forest Avenue

    Leeson Street·Restaurant

    John and Sandy Wyer’s glass-fronted restaurant by the canal. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    8 Sussex Terrace, Dublin 4 D04 C7F4Explore View on map

  4. One MICHELIN Star

    Glovers Alley

    St Stephen’s Green·Restaurant

    Adam Nevin’s cooking at The Fitzwilliam, over the Green. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    The Fitzwilliam Hotel, 128 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 HE18Explore View on map

  5. One MICHELIN Star

    Variety Jones

    The Liberties·Restaurant

    A family-run room of 12 tables on Thomas Street. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    79 Thomas Street, Dublin 8 D08 F2RNExplore View on map

Bib Gourmand 7

Good food at moderate prices, 2026.

  1. Bib Gourmand

    Amy Austin

    Creative Quarter·Restaurant

    Modern cooking off Drury Street. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    Unit 1, Drury Street Car Park, Dublin 2 D02 PH26Explore View on map

  2. Bib Gourmand

    BIGFAN

    Aungier Street·Restaurant

    Chinese and Taiwanese small plates. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    16 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 D02 X044Explore View on map

  3. Bib Gourmand

    BORGO

    Phibsborough·Restaurant

    An Italian osteria in a former bank. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    162–165 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7 D07 RX3PExplore View on map

  4. Bib Gourmand

    Forêt

    Ranelagh·Restaurant

    A French bistro above M. O’Brien’s pub, from the Forest Avenue team. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    8/9 Sussex Terrace, Ranelagh, Dublin 4 D04 KN82Explore View on map

  5. Bib Gourmand

    Richmond

    Portobello·Restaurant

    Modern cooking on Richmond Street South. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    43 Richmond Street South, Dublin 2 D02 X499Explore View on map

  6. Bib Gourmand

    Spitalfields

    The Liberties·Restaurant

    Traditional cooking in a pub on The Coombe. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    25 The Coombe, Dublin 8 D08 YV07Explore View on map

  7. Bib Gourmand

    Uno Mas

    Aungier Street·Restaurant

    Spanish-inspired cooking and an all-Spanish wine list. Bib Gourmand in the 2026 guide.

    6 Aungier Street, Dublin 2 D02 WN47Explore View on map

In the MICHELIN Guide 17

In the 2026 selection.

  1. In the MICHELIN Guide

    allta

    Grand Canal Dock·Restaurant

    Niall Davidson’s modern Irish tasting menu by the dock.

    1 Three Locks Square, Grand Canal Dock, Dublin 2 D02 A5W7Explore View on map

  2. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Amai by Viktor

    Harry Street·Restaurant

    Viktor Silva’s Brazilian roots in Irish soil, up a stair off Grafton Street.

    4 Harry Street, Dublin 2 D02 CX24Explore View on map

  3. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Delahunt

    Camden Street·Restaurant

    A Victorian grocer’s mentioned in Joyce’s Ulysses, now a contemporary Irish restaurant.

    39 Camden Street Lower, Dublin 2 D02 K277Explore View on map

  4. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Etto

    Merrion Row·Restaurant

    Modern cooking on Merrion Row.

    18 Merrion Row, Dublin 2 D02 A316Explore View on map

  5. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Host

    Ranelagh·Restaurant

    Fresh pasta and grilled dishes in Ranelagh.

    13 Ranelagh, Dublin 6 D06 V0C1Explore View on map

  6. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Jean-Georges at The Leinster

    Mount Street·Restaurant

    Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant at The Leinster.

    7 Mount Street Lower, Dublin 2 D02 WK33Explore View on map

  7. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Kicky’s

    South Great George’s Street·Restaurant

    Mediterranean cooking over fire and hand-rolled pasta.

    9 Castle House, South Great George’s Street, Dublin 2 D02 WK13Explore View on map

  8. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Library Street

    Setanta Place·Restaurant

    Irish seasonal food for sharing, French technique.

    101 Setanta Place, Dublin 2 D02 W3Y7Explore View on map

  9. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Mamó

    Howth·Restaurant

    A contemporary European neighbourhood restaurant by Howth harbour.

    Harbour House, Harbour Road, Howth D13 E9H9Explore View on map

  10. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Mr Fox

    Parnell Square·Restaurant

    Modern cooking on Parnell Square West.

    38 Parnell Square West, Dublin 1 D01 X9T0Explore View on map

  11. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Note

    Fenian Street·Restaurant

    A wine bar turned bistro, natural wines.

    26 Fenian Street, Dublin 2 D02 FX09Explore View on map

  12. In the MICHELIN Guide

    One Pico

    Molesworth Place·Restaurant

    Modern French cooking off Molesworth Street.

    5–6 Molesworth Place, Dublin 2 D02 YA32Explore View on map

  13. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Peploe’s

    St Stephen’s Green·Restaurant

    Mediterranean cooking in a Georgian-listed building on the Green.

    16 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 KF34Explore View on map

  14. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Pichet

    Trinity Street·Restaurant

    A classic bistro, modern Irish cooking with French flair.

    14–15 Trinity Street, Dublin 2 D02 T998Explore View on map

  15. In the MICHELIN Guide

    The Old Spot

    Sandymount·Restaurant

    Traditional cooking on Bath Avenue.

    14 Bath Avenue, Sandymount, Dublin 4 D04 Y726Explore View on map

  16. In the MICHELIN Guide

    The Pig’s Ear

    Nassau Street·Restaurant

    Traditional Irish cooking with a modern feel, overlooking Trinity.

    4 Nassau Street, Dublin 2 D02 YX74Explore View on map

  17. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Volpe Nera

    Blackrock·Restaurant

    Barry Sun’s contemporary Mediterranean cooking between Blackrock and Foxrock.

    22 Newtown Park, Blackrock A94 D780Explore View on map

Classic Dublin 5

Dining rooms with a history.

  1. Classic Dublin

    BANG

    Merrion Row·Restaurant

    Iberian-inspired cooking for sharing, with Irish produce.

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  2. Classic Dublin

    Dax

    Pembroke Street·Restaurant

    Irish and French cooking in a Georgian basement off Fitzwilliam Square.

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  3. Classic Dublin

    The Lobster Pot

    Ballsbridge·Restaurant

    A silver-service seafood restaurant in Ballsbridge since 1980.

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  4. Classic Dublin

    The Saddle Room

    St Stephen’s Green·Restaurant

    The Shelbourne’s dining room: classic favourites and old-school Irish service.

    27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map

  5. Classic Dublin

    The Winding Stair

    Ormond Quay·Restaurant

    A restaurant over a bookshop, looking across the Liffey to the Ha’penny Bridge.

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Stars are from the 2026 MICHELIN Guide. We use no other awards and no ratings. We leave the price blank rather than guess.

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