Cornucopia

19 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2.

Deirdre McCafferty’s Cornucopia has been a central part of the fabric of Dublin City for over twenty years and walking into the buzzing little café, it's easy to see why. Specialising in vegan, vegetarian and wholefood, paying special attention to those with food allergies or intolerances, menus rotate seasonally and are written to revolve around local, organically grown vegetables and Irish farmhouse cheeses.

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ely gastro pub

Ely Gastro Pub, 2 Forbes Street, Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2

Service here is professional and slick, just what you’d expect from a lively city establishment. We adore the selection of wines, hand chosen and hunted for in wine lover’s style, and which unearths gems you won’t find elsewhere. But of course, the food is what we are all about in essence – and yes, we think it’s absolutely top notch at this level.

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ely wine bar

22 Ely Place, Dublin 2.

The story begins in 1999 when a little wine bar opens on a little side street on south Dublin. Since then, ely has become a favourite haunt of those in search of great wine, many by the glass and great, simple food. The original ely is filled with character and holds a special place in many Dubliner's hearts...read more

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itsa4

6a Sandymount Green, Dublin 4.

There is something quite special about the" local bistro" concept. The associations are romantic... a Sunday stroll across the (in this case, quite literal) village green to the quirky but inviting candlelit cafe. Itsa4, on Sandymount Green is such a local. Owned by the venerable Domini and Peaches Kemp, it has quickly become a favourite of residents and visitors alike.

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L'Arco Italian Restaurant

Main Street, Ballyvaughan, Co Clare.

A stylish and spacious restaurant specialising in authentic Italian food made with local and Italian ingredients. This restaurant nestles at the heart of the pretty coastal village of Ballyvaughan making an ideal spot to enjoy some great cooking by Italian twin chefs! Well behaved children are very welcome and will enjoy the delicious pizzas and simple pasta dishes.

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Nash 19 Restaurant & Food Shop

19 Princes Street, Cork.

Claire Nash is a great hostess, everyone who walks through her restaurant door gets the same warm welcome and she is committed to using the best regional produce, and a myriad of local suppliers deliver on a daily basis. Situated in the heart of Cork’s business district, just a stone’s throw from the renowned English Market, this lively café has been serving excellent modern Irish food for over 15 years.

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O'Connells in Donnybrook

135 Morehampton Road, Donnybrook, Dublin 4

Tom O'Connells beautiful, timeless restaurant in Donnybrook, south Dublin is almost perfection itself. Once again, he showcases the best in local, Irish food, cooked simply and served with love. An honest and elegant restaurant

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Silver Restaurant (The)

Newbridge Silverware, Newbridge, Co Kildare.

Natalie Collins has created a restaurant that complements the excellence of Newbridge Silver, The Silver Restaurant. The offer is simple, fresh and local. The ambience is bright fresh and alive with photos of famous visitors on the walls. The staff are well trained and knowledgeable in all the dishes on offer. All the dishes and desserts are made in-house from locally sourced ingredients where possible. Choose from an array of delicious homemade desserts and hearty mains such as Irish Stew or Beef in Guinness all served with fresh vegetables, mashed potato to die or a choice of salads.

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