Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Leinster

OpenTable

Updated 05 March 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Leinster? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mimosa Bar de Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2111)

€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

Nora

Dined 1 day ago

Another outstanding meal, absolutely fabulous food, can't wait to return again.

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (657)

€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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Oonagh

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic restaurant food was delicious amazing value for money so impressed will definitely eat there again. Highly recommend

Bramley

4.8

4.8 (234)

€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.

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Seamus

Dined on 8 Mar 2025

A superb restaurant. Make sure you visit it. We will be back!

Dead Centre Brewing

4.7

4.7 (459)

€30 and under

Brewery

Glassan

About the restaurant

Dead Centre is not a faceless corporation…milking the beer industry for all it’s worth. Instead, we’re a tight knit crew that relies on friends, family, colleagues and other breweries to create a product that we can truly be proud of.

Fresh, flavoursome and (wherever possibly) local ingredients are what give our beer it’s character. Cutting corners here is not an option at Dead Centre Brewing. We believe you get out what you put in…so only the best goes in.

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linda

Dined on 26 Feb 2025

The dead centre restaurant is a lovely venue with beautiful views of the Shannon ...the food is excellent...the buttermilk goujons are to die for ...big portions also ..the wine is a bit expensive and can bring the bill up a bit too much ...but other than that I would highly recommend it ...I go there often 😊

Caladh

4.7

4.7 (231)

€31 to €50

Modern European

Wicklow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caladh we look forward to serving you.

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FionaC

Dined 1 day ago

Delicious food, really good service and a lovely lively place. The atmosphere was lively but no problem with conversation at our table as there is good ceiling sound baffles in place. A good evening out.

Gringo's Mexican Restaurant and Bar

4.7

4.7 (32)

€31 to €50

Mexican

Drogheda

About the restaurant

Gringo's Mexican Restaurant & Bar brings a vibrant taste of Mexico to Drogheda, led by the talented Head Chef Shane Reynolds. Renowned for his passion and creativity, Chef Reynolds crafts bold, authentic dishes that stand out. The signature Chimichangas are a must-try, while the sizzling Fajitas and loaded Nachos remain firm favorites among guests.
Situated near Drogheda’s iconic landmarks, including Millmount Tower, St. Peter’s Church, and Magdalene Tower, Gringo’s is an ideal stop for locals and visitors. The warm and inviting atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between friendly and professional, making every visit memorable.
Gringo’s features a stunning entrance mural by famed Mexican street artist KinMx, adding a cultural touch to the experience. On Fridays and Saturdays, the lively DJ Nights turn the restaurant into a bustling social spot. Whether for a casual meal, a celebration, or a night out, Gringo's delivers authentic flavors and a vibrant ambiance in the heart of Drogheda.

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DonnaK

Dined 6 days ago

Lovely place, decor was gorgeous. Couldn’t fault the staff, friendly and efficient.. had chicken tacos and found the chicken to be an over cooked gougon , pity cause the chicken nachos were fab..the cocktails were delicious, will definitely be back to try something else on the menu.

The Sally Gap Bar and Brasserie

4.5

4.5 (155)

€31 to €50

European

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

We invite you to unwind and bask in this casual, light-filled contemporary social space. Led by Executive Chef Cormac McCreary, our culinary team has meticulously crafted a menu that caters to a diverse range of tastes and cravings for both adults and children. We take great pride in our passionate commitment to food provenance, sourcing only the freshest and finest ingredients from local producers, be it the honey from our onsite beehives or the whiskeys from our near neighbours in Powerscourt Distillery.

Every dish and drink exudes an unwavering commitment to excellence. Complementing the atmosphere of The Sally Gap, our beverage team has worked to curate a delightful wine and cocktail list. We hope you will relish the offerings, perfectly suited to enhance your experience in this captivating bar and brasserie.

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Denise

Dined 2 days ago

This is my third time to eat at The Sally Gap since it has been refurbished. It's a lovely room, very spacious and always full each time I have been there. The food is excellent with a huge choice to suit all tastes. Service is very attentive. It's not cheap but it's a lovely dining experience and I highly recommend a visit.

Neighbourhood Naas

4.5

4.5 (454)

€51 and over

Irish

Naas

About the restaurant

An exciting new restaurant based in the heart of Naas, Co. Kildare. This is, as its name suggests, a neighbourhood restaurant — somewhere to relax and enjoy creative and delicious, flavour-driven, produced by previous Bib Gourmand achieved Head Chef Gareth Naughton and his team, and drinks in an elegantly easy-going setting. We aim to source and produce everything possible, right here in Ireland.

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Bee

Dined on 13 Mar 2025

Amazing night at Neighbourhood, Tom and his team are doing great things. The Mountain View Team thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food and service was Excellent. Thank you all for your hospitality.

Con's

4.5

4.5 (114)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Tullamore

About the restaurant

Welcome to Con's Bar we look forward to serving you.

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Dolores

Dined on 14 Mar 2025

We had a lovely catch up nice food drinks and great staff I always enjoy a night out in Cons

The Grain Store

4.4

4.4 (203)

€30 and under

International

Bray

About the restaurant

At Killruddery, our Walled Garden + Farm ingredients are the backbone of our menu, which we make available for lunch from 12:00pm Thursday - Sunday.

When booking please do let us know adults and children numbers and any dietary requirements.

For our Supper Club dates please visit: https://killruddery.com/products/supper-at-the-grain-store-1

*Please note that on Wedding/Event days the Grain Store may close early to accommodate large numbers.*

For bookings made, your table will be held for 15 minutes and then released, if you find you are running late or cannot make your time at all, please inform us by telephoning ahead to avoid losing your deposit.

On arrival please ensure speedy ordering from your group so that we may give your table the service it deserves. A delay in ordering can cause a backlog in the kitchen as dishes are individually crafted. Our kitchen closes at 4.00pm sharp, last booking permitted is at 3.30pm.

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Brian

Dined on 9 Mar 2025

Delicious seasonal food, and at reasonable prices. Our Sunday lunch was prompt & scrumptious

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