Two of Donegal’s most esteemed restaurants have maintained their Michelin recommendations for 2026.
The Lemon Tree in Letterkenny and The Olde Glen Bar have both secured recognition again by the prestigious guide.
A total of 1,210 restaurants – including 230 Starred ones – are included in the Michelin Guide of the best places to dine in Great Britain and Ireland.
For the family-run Lemon Tree, this year’s inclusion is a special one.
They said: “We are delighted to be recommended in The MICHELIN Guide once again for 2026.
“Something we are very proud of as we head into our 27th year of opening. Thank you to our team, our customers, and everyone who continues to support us.
“Here’s to another year of doing what we love.”
The judges have long raved about the atmosphere and cuisine of the Lemon Tree.
The 2026 guide says: “One of the best things about a proper local restaurant like this is how warm and welcoming it is.
“The Lemon Tree is a true family-run place, with siblings and cousins all working together with great pride and big, beaming smiles.
“Meanwhile, the clean, modern cooking delivers on the restaurant’s mission to show off the best produce from County Donegal, whether that be meat, fish, or vegetables from Ballyholey Farm up the road.
“Desserts are the kitchen’s greatest strength, such as chocolate mousse or salted caramel cheesecake.”
Of the Olde Glen Bar, which has Chef Ciarán Sweeney at the helm, the Michelin Guide said: “This remote inn dates from the 1760s, and its somewhat modest façade gives little indication as to the charm and character that lies within.
“The bar is always filled with locals, and the large dining room plays host to a set menu which boasts plenty of fish and shellfish from nearby shores, including local oysters and house-smoked salmon; while the fermented potato bread gets things off to a great start. There are cosy bedrooms available too.”
Two Donegal restaurants retain place in prestigious Michelin Guide was last modified: February 11th, 2026 by Staff Writer