{"id":217581,"date":"2025-12-30T06:05:11","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T06:05:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/217581\/"},"modified":"2025-12-30T06:05:11","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T06:05:11","slug":"twelve-of-the-best-new-restaurant-openings-in-ireland-in-2025-the-irish-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/217581\/","title":{"rendered":"Twelve of the best new restaurant openings in Ireland in 2025 \u2013 The Irish Times"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amai by Viktor4 Harry Street, Dublin 2; 083-1357050, amaibyviktor.ie<\/a>\"AmaiAmai by Viktor. Photograph: Alan Betson <\/p>\n

Brazilian chef Viktor Silva brings serious ambition to Harry Street with a \u20ac79 tasting menu that feels both creative and generous. The room is elegant \u2013 parquet floors, marble bar, high sash windows \u2013 and the cooking has flair. Goat\u2019s cheese with okra, strawberry and a clear watermelon consomm\u00e9 is the star on a menu that threads Brazilian ideas throughout, from moqueca-style monkfish to foie gras with coffee. Amai is bold, stylish and one of Dublin\u2019s most exciting new restaurants. Read our review here<\/a>. Corinna Hardgrave<\/p>\n

Bakeology In58-59 Meath Street, Dublin 8; 086-3873074, instagram.com\/bakeology_in<\/a>\"BenjaminBenjamin Pugliese and Florencia Mat\u00e1n of Bakeology. Photograph: Alan Betson <\/p>\n

When Argentinian Florencia Matan opened the original Bakeology, it quickly became known for its delicious alfajores filled with dulce de leche and savoury empanadas. Now there\u2019s a second location right across the street, the bright and cheerful brunch-focused Bakeology In. Try the signature Wild Green medialuna, a croissant-like pastry filled with spinach cream, goat\u2019s cheese, honey and walnuts, or the Tango Scramble with avocado sauce and sriracha mayo. Joanne Cronin<\/p>\n

BeauUnit 2, Warehouse Lane, Waring Street, Belfast BT1 2DX; +44 28 90990330, beau.restaurant<\/a>\"BeauBeau in Belfast. Photograph: Instagram <\/p>\n

Located in a formerly vacant warehouse tucked away in the Cathedral Quarter, Lottie Noren\u2019s all-day menu of European small plates has been the recent talk of Belfast. This young chef adeptly combines her experience from across the UK and her time competing for the North on BBC\u2019s Great British Menu. Share plates of beef tartare with beef fat focaccia, lamb rib with hung yoghurt or pressed potato with guanciale cream in a warm and comfortable setting. JC<\/p>\n

BorgoThe Old Bank, 162\u2013165 Phibsborough Road, Dublin 7; 01-5477478, borgodublin.ie<\/a>\"ChefChef Pontus Nordgren at Borgo, Phibsborough. Photograph: Chris Maddaloni <\/p>\n

The dream team of Sean Crescenzi and Jamie McCarthy have brought a true taste of Italy to Phibsborough, with a menu running from spuntini and pizzette to house-made pasta and wood-fired mains. If Borgo served nothing but its gambas \u2013 prawns seared in lemon, garlic and chilli butter \u2013 it would still be worth the trip. It\u2019s that rare restaurant that feels equally right for a quick bite or a long night. Read our review here<\/a>. CH<\/p>\n

Capparelli at the Mill231 Belfast Road, Belfast BT16 1UE; +44 28 9013 3395, capparelli.co.uk<\/a>\"CapparelliCapparelli at the Mill: Proprietor and chef Carlos Capparelli. Photograph: Stephen Davison <\/p>\n

Lucie and Carlos Capparelli have transformed a restored mill, 20 minutes outside Belfast, into a striking diningroom of glass and wild-flower views. Brazilian-born Carlos spent nine years cooking with Yotam Ottolenghi, who is also a backer of their business. The Italian-influenced menu includes small plates, pasta, mains and rotisserie. Aubergine with goat\u2019s milk yoghurt, beef rag\u00f9, and aubergine pasta all impress, and the rotisserie chicken is spectacular. Read our review here<\/a>. CH<\/p>\n

ChubbysRear of 46 Clontarf Road, Clontarf, Dublin 3, chubbyskitchen.ie<\/a>\"BarryBarry Stephens, Chubbys owner and chef. Photograph: Dara Mac D\u00f3naill <\/p>\n

Slow-cooked and smoked meats take centre stage at Chubbys, no surprise to fans of chef Barry Stephen\u2019s former 147 Deli and Just Chubbys tacos. The former taco truck\u2019s warehouse is now a snazzy sit-down spot worthy of its big, bold menu, with dishes such as 10-hour smoked short ribs, birria tacos and fried chicken that turn heads as they leave the kitchen. Good beer, wines and zingy cocktails round it all out. Ali Dunworth<\/p>\n

Comet3 Joshua Lane, Dublin 2; 01-4443355, cometrestaurant.com<\/a>\"KevinKevin O\u2019Donnell and Laura Chabal of Comet. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw <\/p>\n

The quail at Comet tells you everything \u2013 deboned, stuffed, lacquered, dripping into milk bread, finished with a vin jaune sauce. Kevin O\u2019Donnell\u2019s cooking is exact, confident, quietly brilliant, with Laura Chabal shaping the wine list and the welcome. This is precision cooking with real personality, backed by Bastible\u2019s Barry and Claremarie FitzGerald, two of the most experienced people in the business. Dublin has a serious new contender. Read our review here<\/a>. CH<\/p>\n

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FawnMain Street, Oranmore, Co Galway; 083-1526600, fawn.ie<\/a>\"HeadHead Chef and owner Jason O’Neill at Fawn, Oranmore. Photograph: Joe O’Shaughnessy <\/p>\n

A combination of restaurant and wine bar, Fawn is the love child of four friends \u2013Hungarians Ervin Vamoser and Maria Ogl, and Irish chefs Jason O\u2019Neill and Sarah Croffey. The quartet bring experience from Michelin three-star dining and a love of cooking over open fire, using the best of local produce. The extensive wine list, with its focus on wine from eastern Europe, grower champagne and French classics, is truly a delight. JC<\/p>\n

La Strada3 Aungier Street, Dublin 2; 089-4695983, instagram.com\/lastradad2\/<\/a>\"LaLa Strada, Aungier Street, Dublin 2. Photograph: Alan Betson <\/p>\n

Manifesto may be gone, but its crew return with La Strada in a room that is styled as a Neapolitan backstreet, full of chatter. Just 15 pizzas and wine on tap keep it sharp. Quattro formaggi is indulgent but balanced, Puttanesca deluxe brings a real anchovy bite, and the Peppa Pig pushes potato, smoked mozzarella and porchetta right to the edge of excess. Read our review here<\/a>. CH<\/p>\n

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Lucy6 Clanbrassil Street Upper, Dublin 8; 085-2013197, instagram.com\/lucy.dublin.ie<\/a>\"UkrainianUkrainian restaurant Lucy in Dublin <\/p>\n

Ukrainian baker Mykola Kuleshov has slowly bought Ukrainian food to the heart of Dublin. Starting out with a coffee shop, he introduced us to delicious honey and waffle cakes made using recipes from his grandmother Lucy. Daytime dining came next with a menu of borscht, varenyky dumplings, and deruny potato pancakes served with bacon, sour cream and mushrooms. Now open for weekend evenings; make sure to try the chicken Kyiv. JC<\/p>\n

Priory MarketTallaght Enterprise Centre, Main Road, Dublin 24; priorymarket.ie<\/a>\"FemiFemi Abonde, founder of Bless Up\u00a0at the Priory Market in Tallaght. Photograph: Alan Betson <\/p>\n

Opened in June, Priory Market<\/a> gives migrant-led and small food businesses a foothold \u2013 no rent, no fit-out costs \u2013 just 15 per cent of turnover in exchange for a unit, utilities and steady footfall. It\u2019s a mix of serious talent under one roof: Delhi2Dublin\u2019s Indian, Bless Up\u2019s Afro-Caribbean, Flavouritos\u2019 Venezuelan, Seoul Kitchen\u2019s Korean, Zaira\u2019s Lebanese-Brazilian, Park 27\u2019s Asian street food, Buongusto\u2019s pasta, Mama\u2019s Boy banh mi, plus El Milagro, Hell Fire Grill and Coke Lane Pizza. Read our review here<\/a>. CH<\/p>\n

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The PumphouseStephen Street, Dunlavin, Co Wicklow; 087-6506183, thepumphousedunlavin.com<\/a>\"TheThe Pumphouse, Dunlavin <\/p>\n

Dunlavin native Liam Browne and his wife Tara Lee Logan have breathed new life into a former traditional village pub with a smart new interior and modern Irish cooking. Under chef Darragh Duffy, the restaurant, bar and brunch menus showcase an extensive range of local and Irish producers. With winter around the corner, look out for smoked beef tartare, comforting free-range chicken pot pie and hearty Sunday lunch. JC<\/p>\n