Dublin Restaurant News

-The Ivy are in the press again for all the wrong reasons , and we're spinning from the disclosure that their waiters earn €500 - €1000 a week in tips/service charge on top of their wages. We're hearing that the chefs in The Westbury are also starting to rise up in arms over the same issue   - Chef Adrian Martin's latest venture, the return of failed restaurant Wildflower to Blackrock Market , has closed quietly, with readers telling us the site has been shut for at least a m

While 2025 marked the entry of plenty of great new restaurants to Dublin at both ends of the market, and one or two that opened and shut again so fast they felt like we dreamt them , there’s no doubt it’s been slower going than previous years. But like horse-mounted reinforcements riding over the horizon, here comes the Christmas season and a whole host of glitzy new arrivals to beef up the year’s output. From major chains making their mark in Dublin, to beloved homebirds bra

What’s the story with Pronto?   With no end of interest in our rundown of Dublin’s best pub grub  as people look for thriftier ways to eat out well amidst the ever-tightening squeeze, we’ve had our eyes open for more outlets that might make the grade. Good word of mouth and an offering that goes above and beyond the usual fare are two of the quickest things to rouse our interest, and there’s no shortage of both about Pronto , inside   Moss Lane on Pearse Street. Previously s

From new and improved barm brack, to Dracula pie, pumpkin spice cocktails to pan de muerto, here's where to plan a visit this week if you're out to celebrate Halloween or Día de los Muertos in Dublin this week... Barm brack with Earl Grey custard, Hera We're more used to sticking fingers in the barm brack to try to figure out where the ring is, than sliding spoons through Earl Grey custard and dabbing it with clotted cream, but this October special from Hera has us feeling al

Stuffed brioche that screams Italia, your last bite at lobster for the season, and you'll need to get prepared if you're hoping to snag a November pecan pie. Here's what's been consuming our brains in Dublin this week... 1) Hare à la royale , Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen The Irish hospitality industry has been rocked with three-star rumours since Michelin announced last week that the 2026 awards are going to be held in Dublin next year. Absolutely nothing is a given with

- It's been rumoured since the last ceremony in Glasgow in February, but this week Michelin confirmed that their 2026 awards will take place in Dublin's Convention Centre . This decision has half the industry convinced that the country is getting its first three star restaurant, with Chapter One by Mickael Viljanen or Ahmet Dede's Dede the obvious protagonists, but we can't help feeling ill for these chefs who might then be deemed a disappointment for "just" holding onto two

Here at ATF we've been complaining for YEARS about the lack of a restaurant group dripping in glamour with stellar food and drinks to match. Finally it seems the hospitality Gods have shone their light on Dublin, as the Big Mamma Group are moving in. Gloria Osteria , an homage to 1970's Italian glamour opens on Westmoreland Street at the end of November, and we've got exclusive access to a THREE DAY soft launch with 50% off food for ATF Insiders . The group, known for vibr

- As Gloria Osteria from Big Mamma group  gets closer to announcing opening dates, we've been working hard on getting you guys exclusive access to the soft launch . Keep an eye on your inbox this week for some very exciting details   - It what must be the quickest restaurant lifecycle in history, Entrecôte closed this week just three weeks to the day from opening. A sign outside said they were closed for a "private event", while their Google listing  was marked as "permanentl

Season of the witch? Season of the GIVEAWAYS more like, with our paying subscribers , going in the draw for day of the dead dinners, restaurant vouchers, and fancy food and wine hampers. Everyone signed up to ATF Insiders goes automatically into the hat, you don't have to do anything else to enter. As an ad and invite-free platform , ATF Insiders is how we're funded, ensuring that recommendations are made without influence, unblemished by invites and free food. Everyone who

What’s the story with Sando Paradiso?   The suspenseful month between tease and soft-launch, built expectation and appetite for Sando Paradiso , Hen’s Teeth’s first return to full food service since Killian Walsh packed his bags for Bastible . Shokupan is at the heart of this more casual concept, with seven stuffed sandos showcasing the thick and fluffy appeal of Japanese milk bread.   What’s on the menu?   Come hungry - between brick-thick slices and fillings that don’t hol

An at home kit from one of the best taquerias in Dublin, a brilliant looking burger that's been hiding on a lunch menu, and we're getting our (better than ever looking) Halloween toffee apples in early... 1) Raw beef larb, Achara The Achara team recently went on their travels to Thailand, and say some of the dishes they were most amazed at were the raw ones. Fast forward a bit of development and this raw beef larb has just hit the menu, with shallots, coriander stem, toasted

- The  Ivy Asia  have started their Dublin marketing campaign, which is basically to cover everything including the Ha'Penny Bridge in...

- 147 Deli is back ! Find them at Chubby's during lunchtime from Monday - Friday, and it's takeaway only for now - Poulet Bonne Femme in...

A seafood twist on the steak-frites commotion, a bulging platter of Brazilian meats, and a supergreek salad for when you're not quite...

What’s the story with Mrs Reid’s?   It’s not only the name, paying tribute to co-owner Kristin Rowe’s grandmother, that gives Mrs Reid’s...

What’s the story with Tang #4?   It would be an easy argument to make that Tang is Dublin's favourite café, with their sites on Dawson...

- On the off chance that you missed our Entrecôte exposé on Friday, read the gory details here . We're still reeling that anyone would be...

* Update : On Tuesday 30th September, six days after the original news articles were published, Entrecôte Dublin owner Paul McGlade...

What’s the tea on Matcha Matsukawa?   We’ve really reached peak matcha when a second  dedicated café is opening up… is what we’d think if...

Brand new sandos, crack chicken burgers, and crab flatbreads - it's all go on menu for Autumn! And here's what we can't stop staring at...

We're officially here to uplift your September, with a giveaway of nine more great prizes for our paying subscribers , including all the...

- Lots of news has come out this week about the former Dylan McGrath restaurants and who's taking them over. Eclective are taking over...

- Upmarket Smithfield sushi restaurant Matsukawa are opening the first Japanese-owned matcha bar in Grand Canal Dock   - The National...

What’s the story with Jehan’s Heaven?   Caucasian cuisine? Reddit threads  and puzzled head tilts every time we've passed Jehan’s Heaven...

Do you feel the chill in the air? We weren't sure we were ready for what's been a stunner of a summer to end, but we think we can get on...

- Tang are opening their fourth location at Windmill Quarter near the Docklands in two weeks. This one's going to have a bakery attached...

If you read our review of Amai by Viktor a couple of weeks ago you'll know how much we loved this new fine dining Brazilian restaurant...

- Borgo is officially open in Phibsboro, with ATF Insiders getting a first look  during the week   - Due to the overwhelming demand they...

It's the last few hazy weeks of summer, where crisps come topped with anchovies, a Sunday roast means barbecued fish, and you need to...

What’s the story with Lucy?   When we think of front lines, we tend to picture trenches, not plates, but war is waged not just in...

What's all this about a secret food and wine pairing?   In an era of being bled dry with every step, we're permanently hunting for good...

- The Yew Tree in Terenure has closed after just over 18 months in business, blaming "so many costs spiralling out of control"   - Urban8...

We're ending the summer on a high by giving away nine more great prizes to our paying subscribers , including THREE overnight breaks...

Hawker , the new high end takeaway from Hang Dai Chinese , opens in Rathmines on Wednesday 27th August , but we've got an exclusive...

- If you missed it on our socials this week, we've got two very cool previews coming up for you in two weeks! ATF Insiders have exclusive...

After months of speculation about what is going into the old Loretta's site in Phibsborough, we can finally reveal that it's BORGO , a...

Tis the season to be spending all your cash on lobster, but there's also ceviche if you're strapped for euros, and we're blaming the...

What should we know about Bakeology In?   Argentinian café Bakeology grew out of Argentinian couple Benjamin and Florencia Pugliese’s...

Our 35 hottest list (formerly 30, things are too good out there) features the most talked about restaurants in Dublin right now, based on column inches, Insta love and the general pain involved in getting a booking. There are the restaurants with all the buzz, in alphabetical order, with three new entries for August... (It might also to read our guide on how to tables in the top ten hardest to book restaurants in Dublin) * This list doesn't include cafés or lunch-only option

- The most salacious story of the week goes to newly reopened Ashton's in Clonskeagh, who have blatantly lifted pretty much everything...

- Work is under way to finish Hawker in Rathmines , the second location from the Hang Dai team. Opening date and details are coming soon...

Despite the unpredictable weather (jokes, we all know July in Dublin = washout), there's all kinds of summer feels in the new dishes...

What should we know about La Strada?   Those who mourned the closure last year of Rathmines’ neighbourhood Italian Manifesto will be...

- It's been a shocker of a week for Daata , due to open soon in Sandymount. News broke on Thursday  that there was a predawn raid on the...

It's been a July heatwave so far, and we're turning up the heat even more with another nine brilliant prizes to thank our paying...

- Crumlin's Le Petit Renard  wine bar has closed after just over a year in business, as has their sister bagel shop  after just four...

What should we know about Bolt Burger? Returned to its former home in The Fourth Corner after an earlier eighteen month popup wrapped...

It's a July fruit extravaganza, there's melted cheese for days, and our favourite cocktail inspires the city's newest chicken wings ....

- Another week of big news for Dublin dining - Big Mamma are moving in . The restaurant group known for OTT decor and fun nights out in...

(Irish Independent)   - Big, huge, massive news that Bahay are moving into Kaldero  and making it their own. The initial Press Up concept...