Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Leinster

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Mimosa Bar de Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2160)

€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

Rory

Dined 3 days ago

First off the service and staff were excellent, engaging and funny . The different types of dishes to pick from were huge . We would order everything we had again .

Bramley

4.8

4.8 (245)

€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 undertook a careful and considered refurbishment of this historic space to create a relaxed-elegant dining room re-capturing the historic feel of this beautiful building.
I the kitchen we 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

Rebekah

Dined on 26 Apr 2025

Very nice experience,relaxing friendly staff and food was fabulous

Cooke's of Caragh

4.7

4.7 (538)

€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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Debbie

Dined on 27 Apr 2025

Gorgeous food lovely atmosphere lovely staff excellent service

ELY Wine Store – Maynooth

4.7

4.7 (434)

€30 and under

Wine Bar

Maynooth

About the restaurant

* Best Wine Bar in Ireland (Restaurant Association Of Ireland 2022)

ELY WINE STORE Maynooth is a wine shop that doubles as a wine bar and café with an intimate dining room upstairs where breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served. A place where you could buy any of the 400 wines to enjoy there or bring home!

The Wine Store will be an exciting addition to Maynooth’s bustling town centre.
It also has a distinctive design, maintaining some of the original features of the building.

*We are now opening for Monday lunch service 10.30am - 2.30pm. Bookable over the phone 01-5043709 or just pop in.

Top review

Richard

Dined 7 days ago

We went for a ‘wine flight’ experience, which involved sampling a selection of red and white wines (generous glasses, so sampling doesn’t really do it justice). The wines were chosen based on what we said we liked. All staff were really welcoming and Kevin, who guided us through the wines, was first class., giving us just the right amount of information, while leaving us to enjoy the evening. Delicious sharing platter of charcuterie, cheese, bread etc. to accompany the wine. Super evening (as always).

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Wine Bar Experience

Caladh

4.8

4.8 (248)

€31 to €50

Modern European

Wicklow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caladh we look forward to serving you.

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Jon

Dined on 9 May 2025

Caladh is an exceptional restaurant in Greystones. Lovely service, beautiful food and surroundings. We were there for a special occasion and it did not disappoint. Good vegetarian options, very high quality food and service. If you're looking for a casually elegant restaurant, I highly recommend it. And a round table! We really enjoyed our meal. Thank you

Avenue

4.8

4.8 (1359)

€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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Yvonne

Dined 7 days ago

We eat here quite a lot - I had my son’s communion today and the service , quality of food and ambiance was top class. I added a few additional people yesterday as had unexpected guests and the avenue were so accommodating… such a fabulous welcoming local restaurant- we are lucky to have in Maynooth Highly recommend!

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Popular dish

Braised Irish Feather blade of beef

Popular dish

Feather blade of Irish beef

Rasa Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (95)

€30 and under

Indian

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

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

Top review

Alka

Dined on 1 Mar 2025

An amazing day spent with lovely food and warm hospitality.

Indian Vibe - Navan

4.7

4.7 (48)

€30 and under

Indian

Navan

About the restaurant

We are Indian Vibe, an authentic Indian restaurant, passionately dedicated to showcasing the vibrant flavors and rich traditions of Indian cuisine.Coming Soon!
At Indian Vibe, we take great pride in curating a menu that showcases the best of Indian cuisine. From the fragrant biryanis to the sizzling tandoori delicacies, each dish is a testament to our commitment to authenticity and quality. Our team of talented chefs pour their passion and expertise into every creation, ensuring that your dining experience is nothing short of extraordinary.
Join us at Indian Vibe and embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you with memories to cherish. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and a warm, welcoming ambiance that reflects the true spirit of India. Thank you for choosing Indian Vibe, and we look forward to serving you with our signature blend of flavors and hospitality.

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Claire

Dined 4 days ago

Great food, quiet vibes and brilliant service. Really enjoyable evening and a reasonable price at the end! Highly recommend

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (684)

€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.

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Freda

Dined 3 days ago

We had never been to Rasberry before so we didn’t know what to expect. The stairs to the restaurant are steep but there are handrails on both sides. Once you reach the restaurant you are met with a very stylish cocktail bar, a well stocked bar and the entrance into a very comfortable dining room. (Could someone please fix the wobbly table) The menu is very thoughtful and caters for all types of eaters. We started with delicious cocktails and we chose from the early bird menu which was terrific value. The food was not only delicious but very appealing to the eye. Everyone enjoyed both starters and mains. For dessert we all had another delicious cocktail! The staff were welcoming and friendly and nice.

Green Acres

4.5

4.5 (377)

€31 to €50

Wine Bar

Wexford Town

About the restaurant

Our Green Acres restaurant in Wexford serves modern cuisine, with particular emphasis on European fare, and not without occasional expeditions by Head Chef Richie Trapp into other ethnic ingredients and styles. Our mainstays are ingredients sourced from Irish suppliers that we know and many are local.

The restaurant team brings a unique mix of culinary and beverage experience together to offer quality food, local beers, and wine from vineyards worldwide.

We serve lunch, dinner, takeaway and a children’s menu daily, Monday – Saturday. International, Irish, local guests and their friends should feel comfortable in our friendly environment as we make our food and guest the number one focus. Green Acres restaurant is a casual and fun place to dine.

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Michael

Dined 4 days ago

Very noisy although there were not many diners. Caused by staff throwing bottles into a bin with no consideration for diners trying to converse. I should add that this is standard practice in Wexford bars and restaurants. Jason, our waiter, was topnotch.

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