Best Restaurants in Dublin

In total, there are 39 award winning restaurants in Dublin, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in Dublin? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in Dublin is Chapter One (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chefs Mickael Viljanen and Ross Lewis serve up award winning Modern Cuisine. Chapter One currently holds 2 Michelin Stars.

There are currently 7 listed Michelin Star restaurants in Dublin consisting of 3 restaurants holding 2 Michelin Stars and 4 restaurants holding 1 Michelin Star. There are also 7 restaurants holding a Michelin Bib Gourmand and 25 restaurants holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

At present, there are no restaurants holding an AA Rosette in Dublin; maybe the AA Guide inspectors will visit in the near future!

Nestled on the verdant eastern shores of the Emerald Isle, Dublin's rich and storied food and restaurant history have as much charm as the city itself. A gourmand's dream, Dublin has an array of restaurants that serve everything from traditional Irish fare to innovative international cuisines. The food scene here truly sparkles, much like the city's inhabitants who have a reputation for their friendly and exuberant spirit. The winding streets, lined with centuries-old establishments, offer the quintessential gastronomic journey through traditional soda bread, boxty, seafood chowder, and the famed Guinness stew. But Dublin's culinary scene is not just locked in tradition; it's also a metropolis that refuses to rest on its laurels. Over history, the city's restaurant culture has stepped confidently into the modern age, with a new generation of innovative chefs and restaurateurs making their mark. Today, the ever-evolving food scene encompasses a dynamic mix of award-winning gourmet dining, hip cafes serving artisanal coffee, and pop-up markets emphasizing locally sourced ingredients. The fusion of age-old traditions with contemporary concepts has thrust Dublin into the limelight as an undeniably exciting food destination. The vivacity and charm of Dublin's culinary and dining culture wonderfully mirror the character of the city itself, steeped in history while enthusiastically embracing the new.