Best Irish Restaurants in the UK and Ireland

In total, there are 15 award winning Irish restaurants in the UK and Ireland, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more Irish restaurants listed? Remember, at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major food guides in the UK and Ireland; that's less than 3% of all restaurants here.

The best Irish restaurant in the UK and Ireland is Myrtle Restaurant in London (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Anna Haugh serves up award winning Modern European, Irish Cuisine. Myrtle Restaurant currently holds 3 AA Rosettes.

There are currently no Irish restaurants holding a Michelin Star in the UK and Ireland, however there are 4 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 11 listed AA Rosette Irish restaurants in the UK and Ireland consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes, 4 restaurants holding 2 AA Rosettes and 6 restaurants holding 1 AA Rosette.

In the burgeoning UK culinary landscape, the presence of Irish cuisine has carved out a cherished niche for itself, offering invigorating alternatives to the usual international fare. The thrust for this revolution has been spearheaded by a slew of establishments, each standing testament to the profound depth and purity of Irish gastronomy. One such treasure trove is The Dairy in Clapham, where celebrated Chef Robin Gill, of Irish descent himself, offers a delectable spread of modern Irish dishes inspired by his homeland, elevating traditional Irish fare to gastronomic delights. Bearing the flag for high-end Irish cuisine is Corrigan's Mayfair owned by none other than the master celebrity Chef Richard Corrigan. Corrigan, who hails from Ireland, has been instrumental in redefining Irish cuisine in the UK, his establishment being synonymous with extravagance, luxury, and of course, masterful cooking. An evening at Corrigan's presents the diners with elegantly plated dishes made with the best produce sourced from Corrigan's personal estates in Ireland. These ventures, among others, unequivocally validate that the UK restaurant scene is brimming with an increasing appreciation for Irish gastronomy, affirming that the cuisine is no longer confined to the quintessential Irish Pubs but now graces the tables of Michelin-starred restaurants.