Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Leinster

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Mimosa Bar de Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2045)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Carlow Town

About the restaurant

Nestled in the cultural quarter in Carlow town - right across the road from our stunning Cathedral -
Mimosa Bar de Tapas provides an escape to a place of Latin Tapas served in a beautiful setting .
We pride ourselves on good food served in a beautiful ambience by friendly & helpful people .
We look forward to welcoming you soon !

ALL BOOKINGS FOR 6-8 please visit www.mimosawinebar.com and click on "Bookings for 6 or more "

Seating will be allocated to you on what's available at that particular time .
Unfortunately we cannot hold particular tables for guests ,to optimise your experience & not to be disappointed please do not request another table on arrival as refusal often upsets leads to frustration at our amazing team.

Top review

Margaret

Dined 3 days ago

Simply one of the best tasting Tapas I’ve ever been to, all served in one of the most pleasant and friendly environments you could find..

Rasa Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (79)

€30 and under

Indian

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rasa Indian Restaurant we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Kasia

Dined on 14 Dec 2024

Fantastic experience. Amazing food and first class service.

Cooke's of Caragh

4.7

4.7 (513)

€30 and under

Irish

Naas

About the restaurant

We have a 2 hour policy per table. We will accommodate extra time depending on availability.
Please make sure you have selected the Correct dining area when booking. The Gastro Lounge, The Cabin or The Fox and Hare.
NO SHOWS or cancelations less than 24 hours before bookings will result in a €10 charge per guest

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Joelene

Dined 2 days ago

Food was fab as it always is everytime we go. I got 3 course as the food is delicious!

Caladh

4.7

4.7 (191)

€31 to €50

Modern European

Wicklow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caladh we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Aislinn

Dined on 11 Dec 2024

This was the first time to eat there in the evening and it defines did not disappoint. Food and service was top notch. the place has such a lovely ambiance, staff so pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend it. Cocktails the best!

The Grounds @ Snow Cottage

4.8

4.8 (21)

€31 to €50

International

Rosslare

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Grounds, we look forward to serving you at our beautiful restaurant.

We are a family run business that is passionate about our guests experience; the food, the drinks, the service and of course the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you in soon!

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Evan

Dined 2 days ago

Food and service was fantastic, we were lucky enough to be there on a night Kiera was playing, she was fantastic and set the tone beautifully for the restaurant. It was overall a great night and I would highly recommend.

Sika Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (475)

€51 and over

Irish

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

With an emphasis on local excellence and seasonality, Sika offers the best of Irish contemporary cooking against a spectacular backdrop of Wicklow's hills and mountains. From the rich bounty of our seas and our fields, from the skilled hands of artisan producers and craft suppliers, Ireland's fresh food credentials are world renowned. Such superb raw materials inspire the best of our chefs. So at Sika you'll find well-loved classic dishes deliciously prepared and executed with a distinctively modern twist.

The space is as appetising as the menu. Situated on the third floor of the Hotel, Sika's dramatic floor-to-ceiling glass windows take full advantage of the breath-taking views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain.

There is no better place to soak up the sunshine and enjoy the views of the Sugar Loaf Mountain as the weather gets warmer, as Sika Terrace is open for all day dining during the summer months.

Please note that the restaurant is an adult-only area from 8:00pm nightly.

Top review

Suzanne

Dined 5 days ago

One of the best experiences we have had as a couple in a long time. Food was great but the pace, setting and service was 10/10 and meant that we had a real treat!

Avenue

4.7

4.7 (1279)

€30 and under

Irish

Maynooth

About the restaurant

Avenue is located over two floors in the heart of Maynooth. Opened in December 2007 by Robert & Bronagh Kennedy, Avenue now boasts a band of loyal customers, gaining a reputation for excellence and winning countless awards. Avenue has long been recognized for quality, consistency and value, along with the buzz of a busy restaurant and the warmth of our friendly staff… with a “Céad míle fáilte” that comes from the heart. Our customers continue to enjoy our great Irish food and that’s because we have a local, natural and honest approach with an easy-going warm style that is both rooted in tradition and yet still modern. Whether it’s our famous chicken wings, chowder, burgers or our renowned Steaks and fish, Avenue always delivers.

We offer the complete dining experience and now serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am. Avenue combines luxury, privacy & comfort. With our inspired chefs & our warm & welcoming staff we will turn your day or night into one you will always remember

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Sarah

Dined 2 days ago

Really lovely meal, the place was packed the weekend before Christmas. Service was great too!

Bramley

4.8

4.8 (213)

€31 to €50

Irish

Abbeyleix

About the restaurant

Bramley is a neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the heritage town of Abbeyleix.
Husband & wife; Sam & Emily Moody have undertaken a careful and considered refurbishment of this historic space to create a relaxed-elegant dining room re-capturing the feel of the late Victorian/early Georgian building.
An updated kitchen will celebrate Irish food using the very best of Laois’ larder & exceptional Irish suppliers. The menu is simple, seasonal, exciting and diverse.
Everybody is welcome to dine at Bramley; a friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable team allow guests to enjoy an at-ease Lunch or Dinner experience.
Exceptional simplicity, Warm hospitality.

Top review

Mary

Dined 3 days ago

Another lovely meal at Bramley’s. The food and service were exceptional. It’s a pleasure to come and feel looked after by a team who know what they’re doing and who do it so well. Thank you.

Red Torch Ginger - Maynooth

4.6

4.6 (43)

€31 to €50

Thai

Maynooth

About the restaurant

We are located in the centre of the Main Street in Maynooth Co. Kildare above McMahon's Bar.
We specialise in serving modern Thai and South East Asian cuisine, along with delicious cocktails, craft beers and wines from around the world. Our style of service is friendly and relaxed as we believe dining out should be a fun and friendly experience. We have an enclosed heated rooftop terrace that comfortably seats up to 30 people all year round and is perfect for birthday bashes and corporate events. We also offer various group menus. We don't charge for room hire once there are a certain amount of people in the private group.
We cater for ceoliacs as we have many gluten-free dishes and desserts as well as a gluten-free beer! We are happy to discuss any dietary requirements you may have

Early Bird runs 4.30 - 6PM Tue-Thu, 4-5.30PM Fri -Sat and 3-5.30PM Sun and costs €27,95. This offer includes an appetiser and main course from our early bird set menu.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Had a lovely evening..Food and Service was excellent.

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (624)

€31 to €50

Irish

Gorey

About the restaurant

Restaurant . Cocktails . Social .

New modern restaurant with fabulous cocktail lounge. We have an exciting and varied modern Irish menu using the finest local produce where possible, infused with flavor's both traditional, and from around the world.

Top review

Catherine

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious food & great service! We were a table of 7 and each ordered something different - everyone was delighted with their food. I got a roast sharing platter with 1 other person - a good appetite is needed to finish this one, but everything in the dish was spectacular!

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