Dede at the Custom House Baltimore was the overall restaurant of the year at the Irish restaurant Aards 2025. here are the inners for each county:
- Antrim: OX, Belfast, Modern fine-dining restaurant in central Belfast known for its creative seasonal tasting menus that combine Irish produce with international techniques in a relaxed yet refined setting.
- Armagh: Wine and Brine, Moira, Neighbourhood bistro-style restaurant offering contemporary European cooking with a strong emphasis on local ingredients, an extensive wine list, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- Carlow: Clashganny House Restaurant, Country-house dining venue focused on classic Irish and European dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal produce in a peaceful rural setting between Borris and Graigunamanagh.
- Cavan: MacNean House & Restaurant, Blacklion, Award-winning destination restaurant led by chef Neven Maguire, renowned for its modern Irish cuisine, tasting menus, and use of local and foraged ingredients in a family-run guesthouse environment.
- Clare: Homestead Cottage, Doolin, Intimate, chef-driven restaurant specialising in creative modern Irish cooking with a strong focus on local Clare produce, seafood, and a relaxed coastal village atmosphere.
- Cork: Dede at the Customs House, Baltimore (overall national winner) Innovative fine-dining restaurant combining Turkish and Irish influences, using fire-based cooking techniques and hyper-local ingredients in a harbourside location with stunning coastal views.
- Derry: Lir, Coleraine, Contemporary restaurant offering refined modern Irish dishes with seasonal and local sourcing in a stylish, welcoming setting near the north coast.
- Donegal: The Lemon Tree, Letterkenny, Long-established fine-dining restaurant known for its classic and modern Irish cuisine, excellent service, and consistent use of Donegal seafood and produce.
- Down: Noble, Holywood, Elegant neighbourhood restaurant delivering creative, ingredient-led modern European cooking with a focus on local suppliers and a relaxed yet polished dining experience.
- Dublin: Chapter One, Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in the basement of the Dublin Writers Museum, celebrated for its sophisticated modern Irish tasting menus, exceptional wine list, and elegant, historic atmosphere.
- Fermanagh: 28 At The Hollow, Enniskillen, Lakeside restaurant offering contemporary Irish cuisine with strong local sourcing, seasonal tasting menus, and panoramic views over Lough Erne.
- Galway” Lignum, Bullaun, Loughrea, Intimate chef-owned restaurant specialising in modern Irish fine dining, using foraged and hyper-local ingredients in creative, beautifully presented tasting menus.
- Kerry: Mulcahy’s, Kenmare, Family-run restaurant offering refined modern Irish cooking with a focus on Kerry produce, seafood, and game, combined with warm hospitality in the heart of Kenmare.
- Kildare: Alumni Kitchen, Contemporary restaurant known for its inventive seasonal menus, local sourcing, and relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience in the Kildare countryside at Glenaree, Feighcullen between Lullymore and Rathangan,
- Kilkenny: Campagne, Michelin-starred restaurant delivering classic French-Irish cuisine with a modern twist, exceptional ingredients, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in central Kilkenny.
- Laois: Bramley, Abbeyleix, Modern neighbourhood restaurant offering creative Irish cooking with a focus on local and seasonal produce in a stylish, relaxed setting in the heritage town of Abbeyleix.
- Leitrim: The Cottage Restaurant, Jamestown, Family-run restaurant specialising in modern Irish cuisine with a focus on local Leitrim produce, seasonal ingredients, and a cosy countryside atmosphere.
- Limerick: 1826 Adare, Michelin-starred restaurant in the village of Adare offering refined modern Irish tasting menus with exceptional local sourcing, elegant presentation, and warm hospitality.
- Longford: Jodhpur Indian Restaurant, Authentic Indian restaurant known for its traditional curries, tandoori dishes, and fresh spices in a welcoming setting that brings vibrant flavours to the Midlands.
- Louth: Square Restaurant, Contemporary dining venue in Dundalk delivering creative Irish and European dishes with strong emphasis on seasonal produce and a relaxed yet polished environment.
- Mayo: An Port Mór, Westport, Intimate restaurant in Westport town centre renowned for its modern Irish cooking, excellent seafood, and game, using local Mayo ingredients in inventive ways.
- Meath: Zucchini’s Restaurant, Neighbourhood favourite offering hearty Irish and international classics with fresh local sourcing in a friendly, unpretentious setting.
- Monaghan: Wild Thyme, Three Mile House, Chef-driven restaurant focusing on modern Irish cuisine with foraged and local ingredients in a relaxed rural location near Monaghan town.
- Offaly: Sanjay’s Kitchen, Popular Indian restaurant serving authentic curries, biryanis, and tandoori specialities with fresh spices and a welcoming family atmosphere.
- Roscommon: The Old Stone House, Castlerea, Traditional Irish restaurant housed in a historic building offering classic comfort food and seasonal dishes with a strong emphasis on local Roscommon produce.
- Sligo: Eala Bhán, Sligo, Long-established restaurant in Sligo town centre known for its contemporary Irish cooking, excellent seafood, and warm service in a stylish setting.
- Tipperary: Chez Hans, Cashel, Iconic French-Irish restaurant in Cashel offering refined classic and modern dishes in a historic converted church with an exceptional wine list and timeless appeal.
- Tyrone: Oysters Restaurant, Strabane, Seafood-focused restaurant specialising in fresh local oysters, fish, and shellfish alongside Irish classics in a comfortable town-centre location.
- Waterford: Everett’s Restaurant, Waterford, Modern Irish restaurant delivering inventive seasonal menus with strong local sourcing and a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience in Waterford city.
- Westmeath: Thyme Restaurant, Contemporary restaurant offering creative Irish and European cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients in a welcoming Midlands setting.
- Wexford: La Côte Seafood Restaurant, Coastal seafood specialist renowned for fresh Wexford catch, shellfish, and classic preparations with panoramic sea views and a relaxed atmosphere in Wexford town.
- Wicklow : Chakra By Jaipur, Upscale Indian restaurant blending traditional and contemporary flavours with premium spices and elegant presentation in Meridian Point Shopping Centre in Greystones.
