Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Leinster

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Updated 05 June 2025

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants 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 (2186)

€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.

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Maria

Dined 3 days ago

Great tapa place, highly recommended, Spanish people having Estrella de Galicia pint it’s absolutely the best !!

Avenue

4.8

4.8 (1372)

€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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TracyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing as always! Went for lunch for a change and by far the best value based on many lunches in other places in Maynooth. I had the tuna melt it was so tasty and a huge portion. My husband had the buttermilk chicken ciabatta and it was amazing.

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Popular dish

Feather blade of Irish beef

Popular dish

Braised Irish Feather blade of beef

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (696)

€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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Niamh

Dined 6 days ago

Staff, food, everything was amazing. Definitely recommend this restaurant

Rasa Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (96)

€30 and under

Indian

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

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

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Abhijith

Dined on 17 May 2025

Best Indian restaurant for North Indian food in Ireland

Bramley

4.8

4.8 (249)

€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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David

Dined 7 days ago

We really enjoyed our experience. Diverse menu beyond the usual fare you can get everywhere. Food is delicious, service excellent and then when the bill comes it actually quite reasonable.

Caladh

4.8

4.8 (264)

€31 to €50

Modern European

Wicklow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caladh we look forward to serving you.

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Eva

Dined 3 days ago

Service was excellent. 👌 food was 100% ,tables for me are a bit close together. We sat in the middle table which was perfect but there is definitely tables I wouldn’t be happy at. I’m a vegetarian and my only concern is there is only 1 x veggie main option (cauliflower) it was lovely but I wouldn’t return for months as I wouldn’t want the same thing again.

Afternoon Tea at the Sugar Loaf Lounge

4.7

4.7 (413)

€51 and over

Afternoon Tea

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

Located on the lobby level of Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa, the Sugar Loaf Lounge is perfect for meeting, greeting and watching the world go by. Serving traditional Afternoon Tea daily and cocktails each evening, the Lounge is a haven of hospitality. Furnished and appointed in a style of gracious Georgian living, there's a traditional warmth to the Sugar Loaf Lounge our guests often comment on. Of course, the spectacular scenery outside, framed by the vast curved windows offers a breath-taking counterpoint to the intimate welcome within. Here there's always something to talk about.

Sugar Loaf Lounge Bar

Also ideally located on the lobby level, The Sugar Loaf Lounge Bar is the perfect setting for a pre-dinner cocktail with friends and colleagues.

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Arlene

Dined on 4 Jun 2025

Absolutely the best afternoon experience we have ever had and would highly recommend for any gathering.

Indian Vibe - Navan

4.7

4.7 (51)

€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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Siobhan

Dined on 6 Jun 2025

We enjoyed our experience in Indian vibe. Staff were very friendly food was delicious. Thought the corkage charge was a bit steep at €15. Would definitely return

The Mill Restaurant and Terrace

4.5

4.5 (336)

€51 and over

Irish

Celbridge

About the restaurant

Classic Irish cuisine from chef Sean Smith in the Kildare countryside.

Sean’s mouth-watering new menu is as always sourced locally with some ingredients even grown on the very grounds of the Cliff at Lyons Estate. Food lovers will enjoy classics such as Roast Rib of Beef, Cherry Valley Duck Breast and Oven Baked Baby Turbot with sides of seasonal vegetables, mini Seafood platters and of course for something a bit sweet, Whiskey & Orange Ice Cream or Chocolate Fondant with Salted Caramel Ice Cream.

The Mill restaurant is the heart of Cliff at Lyons, with huge double-height ceilings, warm open fire and windows that open up to a terrace beside the mill race and waterfall. Here, you will find a relaxed style of dining where it is easy to enjoy a lunch or dinner with friends or family. The illuminated waterfall provides a unique back drop to this airy and spacious room.

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Nicola

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing experience, we had a table right overlooking the beautiful waterfall! Attentive service, fabulous food and lovely atmosphere. A real treat, highly recommend

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Experience

Afternoon Tea at Cliff at Lyons

Experience

Afternoon Tea at Cliff at Lyons

The Station House Hotel

4.5

4.5 (130)

€31 to €50

Irish

Kilmessan

About the restaurant

Established in 1984, the Signal Restaurant has drawn praise from critics, guests and multiple award judges, as well as people from the surrounding area. Its menu focuses on seasonal local Boyne Valley produce and ingredients from other parts of Ireland, cooked with fine dining flair, combined with an extensive wine offering carefully selected by our in-house sommelier.

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Joanna

Dined 7 days ago

Beautiful place, first time and will definitely be back. Very attentive staff the moment we arrived, food was superb!! A must visit. Only downside was the noise level of a large group beside us at the restaurant, it seemed to upset some couples who had requested to move to another table. Not anyone’s fault but upset the ambience of our experience. Still top stars Thanks for the evening Station House

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