Michelin adds SIX more Irish restaurants to recommendations bringing total to 137

Six Irish restaurants have been added to the Michelin Guide.
The new venues are in Dublin, Wexford, Wicklow, and Galway.
Inclusion does not constitute a Michelin Star award.
Inspectors praised the cuisine, produce, and unique settings.
The total number of Irish venues in the guide now stands at 137.

The Michelin Guide has added six Irish restaurants to its selection, bringing the total number of recommended venues in the country to 137 . The new additions include Mongoose, Díon, and China Hunan in Dublin, alongside Bearú in New Ross, Grain Store at Killruddery in County Wicklow, and The Universal in County Galway . This inclusion represents a significant industry accolade, although it does not equate to the award of a Michelin Star or Bib Gourmand .

Inspectors have praised the establishments for their culinary offerings and overall dining experiences. Díon in Dublin city received commendation for its 360-degree city views and “retro-futurist feel,” while Bearú in New Ross was noted for its “unfussy” dishes made with “superb quality” ingredients . The inspectors highlighted the homemade pastas and whole wood-roasted chicken at Mongoose as top selections from its seasonal menu, and described the Ranelagh hotspot China Hunan as a place of “understated glamour” featuring dark patterned tiles and Connemara marble detailing .

The recognition has added to the reputation of Ireland’s dining scene, with the new inclusions coming from a diverse range of settings, including a converted barn on the 800-acre Killruddery House estate and a Galway venue showcasing the best of the Irish larder . The Michelin Guide, originally established in 1900 to encourage road travel, has evolved into one of the most respected authorities on fine dining globally, and its inspectors have confirmed that these latest additions demonstrate the breadth of quality dining available across Ireland .

The Michelin Guide inspectors shared: The new additions to the Irish selection demonstrate the impressive range of cuisines and high-quality produce available across the country.

Antrim (including Belfast City)

Michelin Starred
The Muddlers Club (Belfast): Industrial-style tasting menu in Cathedral Quarter.
OX (Belfast): Artistic seasonal menus with local meats and fish by the waterside.
Bib Gourmand
Beau (Belfast): Buzzy venue from the EDŌ team (new).
Deanes at Queens (Belfast): Fresh seasonal British classics, University Quarter.
EDŌ (Belfast): European small plates and wood-fired dishes.
Home (Belfast): Local produce, comforting everyday meals.
mrDeanes (Belfast): Stylish city-centre bistro bar.
Waterman (Belfast): No-frills European-influenced dishes, Cathedral Quarter.
Recommended / Selected
James St (Belfast): Vibrant brasserie, chargrilled steaks.
Stove Bistro (Belfast): Welcoming neighbourhood modern cuisine.
Yugo (Belfast): Contemporary creative Asian.

Carlow

Bib Gourmand
Sha-Roe Bistro (Clonegall): Modern European in a charming neighbourhood setting.

Cavan

Recommended / Selected
MacNean House & Restaurant (Blacklion): Refined multi-course tasting menus (Neven Maguire).
The Olde Post Inn (Cloverhill): Traditional hospitality and seasonal Irish menus.

Clare

Recommended / Selected
Gregans Castle Restaurant (Ballyvaughan): Elegant nature-focused modern cuisine overlooking the Burren.
Oar (Doolin): Skillfully crafted local produce near the Cliffs of Moher.
Vaughan’s Anchor Inn (Liscannor): Fresh local seafood, traditional seaside favourite.
(Homestead Cottage in Doolin holds a Michelin Star)

Cork

Bib Gourmand
Baba’de (Baltimore): Turkish-Irish sharing plates.
Goldie (Cork City): Sustainable “gill-to-fin” seafood.
Ichigo Ichie Bistro & Natural Wine (Cork City): Lively Japanese bistro.
Saint Francis Provisions (Kinsale): Mediterranean small plates and natural wine.
Recommended / Selected
Adrift (Dunmore): Modern dishes with organic kitchen-garden produce.
The Glass Curtain (Cork City): Bold innovative modern cooking in a historic building.
Rare (Kinsale): Creative Indian-inspired fine dining (Blue Haven Hotel).
(Stars such as dede, Terre, Bastion, and Chestnut are located in the county.)

Donegal

Recommended / Selected
Olde Glen Bar (Glen): Seafood-focused set menu in a 1760s inn.
Lemon Tree (Letterkenny): Contemporary Irish cooking, family-run, strong desserts.

Down

Bib Gourmand
Noble (Holywood): Neighbourhood bistro with unpretentious local ingredients.
Wine and Brine (Moira): Traditional brining and fermenting in a Georgian house with open kitchen.

Dublin

Bib Gourmand
Amy Austin (Dublin City): Modern vibrant small plates.
BIGFAN (Dublin City): Creative energetic Asian street food.
BORGO (Dublin City): Comforting authentic Italian.
Forêt (Dublin City): Elegant modern French bistro.
Pichet (Dublin City): Stylish French-Irish fusion bistro (status may have changed in some 2026 updates).
Richmond (Dublin City): High-quality neighbourhood restaurant.
Spitalfields (Dublin City): Hearty historic pub-style traditional Irish.
Uno Mas (Dublin City): Refined Spanish and Mediterranean.
Recommended / Selected
allta: Wood-fired cooking and local ingredients.
China Hunan
Comet & HERA: Contemporary vibrant neighbourhood spaces.
Dax Restaurant: Classical French-Irish.
Delahunt: Reimagined traditional Irish tavern food.
Díon, Rooftop restaurant on the former Central Bank
Etto: Small wine bar with seasonal European cooking.
Grano: Authentic Southern Italian pasta.
Host: Casual minimalist Italian-inspired plates.
Jean-Georges at The Leinster: Rooftop French + Southeast Asian.
Kicky’s: Trendy Mediterranean-leaning open kitchen.
La Gordita: Intimate authentic Spanish tapas.
Library St: Refined upscale contemporary sharing plates.
Matsukawa: Focused Japanese omakase.
Mister S: Smoke-fueled open-fire cooking.
Mongoose, new addition
Mr Fox: Contemporary Irish in a Georgian townhouse cellar.
One Pico: Elegant sophisticated fine dining near St Stephen’s Green.
Orwell Road Restaurant: Modern Irish neighbourhood.
Osteria Lucio: Irish ingredients with authentic Italian craft.
Parrilla: Bold wood-fired Mexican.
Peploe’s: Classic upscale wine bistro.
Pickle: Authentic Northern Indian.
Rugged Lane Restaurant: Sustainable seasonal at Luttrellstown Castle.
The Old Spot: Upscale comforting gastropub.
The Vintage Kitchen: Creative modern Irish.
Vada: Sharp contemporary European.
Volpe Nera: Mediterranean-blended neighbourhood restaurant.

Galway

Bib Gourmand
daróg (Galway City): Intimate wine bar with modern small plates and organic/biodynamic wines.
Recommended / Selected
Kai Restaurant (Galway City): Rustic bohemian, daily-changing organic local menu (also Green Star).
The Universal (Galway City): Concise traditional menu, lively West End spot.
Blackthorn (Barna): Fine dining at The Twelve Hotel, West-coast seafood and regional ingredients.
Owenmore (Ballynahinch): Elegant modern Irish at Ballynahinch Castle with Connemara views.
George V Restaurant (Cong / Galway border): Classic upscale cuisine at Ashford Castle.
(Stars such as Aniar, The Pullman, and Lignum are in the county.)

Kerry

Bib Gourmand
Solas (Dingle): Spanish-inspired tapas and small plates.
Recommended / Selected
Landline (Kenmare): Precise modern plates at the Park Hotel.
Mulcahys (Kenmare): Wholesome traditional and contemporary Irish.
The Falls Restaurant (Kenmare): Contemporary French luxury dining.

Kildare

Recommended / Selected
Alumni Kitchen Table and Rooms (Rathangan): Intimate immersive chef’s table.
Bouchon (Naas): Cozy French bistro with local Irish produce.
O’Dooles Restaurant (Kildare Town): Comfortable elevated neighbourhood dining.
Vie De Chateaux (Naas): Contemporary waterfront French bistro.
(The Morrison Room at Carton House holds a Star.)

Kilkenny

(Campagne and Lady Helen hold Stars.)

Laois

Bramley in Abbeyleix

Leitrim

Recommended / Selected
The Oarsman (Carrick-on-Shannon): Historic family-run gastropub with traditional cooking and local ingredients.

Limerick

Recommended / Selected
1826 Adare (Adare): Cozy thatched-cottage Irish produce, strong Sunday menu.
East Room Restaurant (Castletroy): Sophisticated traditional fare in historic Plassey House.
(: The Oak Room at Adare Manor holds a Star.)
Longford
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Louth

Recommended / Selected
The Brabazon Restaurant (Grangebellew): Refined dining at Tankardstown House using walled-garden ingredients.

Mayo

Recommended / Selected
An Port Mór (Westport): Cosy shabby-chic focus on local artisan produce and seafood.

Monaghan

Bib Gourmand
Courthouse (Carrickmacross): Punchy creative dishes from regional ingredients in a rustic former courthouse.

Offaly

Recommended / Selected
The Blue Apron Restaurant (Tullamore): Relaxed intimate elevated modern cuisine.

Tipperary

Recommended / Selected
Chez Hans (Cashel): Classical Irish cooking in a 19th-century Synod Hall.
(The Bishop’s Buttery holds a Star.)

Waterford

Bib Gourmand
Everett’s (Waterford City): Value-focused modern cooking in a 15th-century building.
Farmgate Lismore (Lismore): Honest market-driven traditional cooking.
Recommended / Selected
Beach House (Tramore): Coastal-inspired highly seasonal modern dishes.
House (Ardmore): Cliffside modern cooking at Cliff House Hotel
Tannery (Dungarvan): Robust flavourful modern cooking, long-standing staple.

Westmeath

Bib Gourmand
Thyme Restaurant (Athlone): Local producers and seasonal Irish ingredients.
Recommended / Selected
Twelve Points Restaurant (Killua): Romantic courtyard dining at Killua Castle with estate produce.