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Restaurant review: Duck into this family-owned Meath hotel for a top notch Sunday lunch

At the Station House Hotel in Kilmessan there are no gimmicks or faff, just great produce that is allowed to shine

Review: Come early to savour the flavour in west Wicklow’s Grangecon Kitchen

The brunch at the bustling spot was a little rough and ready, but the great food and good humour more than make up for it

Gillian Nelis: New venue Eleven is a trip down culinary memory lane

Restaurateur John Farrell’s latest restaurant looks set to be a hit, with its Luna-type vibe, chilled music and menu focused on a wood-fired grill

Review: Bumping into the Taoiseach at the capital’s newest hotspot La Gordita

The sister restaurant of popular Las Tapas is a bit on the small side but big on welcome and food with even Leo Varadkar seen enjoying the fare on the night of our visit, writes Jordan Mooney

Review: Wing your way to a little slice of pizza heaven on Merrion Street

The inspiring pizza and fabulous free range wings at Vice Pizza and Wing Shop better many chain offerings for a similar price, writes Gillian Nelis

Gillian Nelis: Delicious beef cheek risotto proves a wise choice at Sage

You’d be hard pressed to find a tastier and better-value casual Sunday lunch than the dishes served up in Kevin Aherne’s Midleton restaurant

Jordan Mooney: Cracking good kimchi and more at Meath Street’s Korean kitchen

The newly opened restaurant Space Jaru captures the imagination with its intriguing food and drinks menus, which include delicious BBQ bowls and sool, a Korean term for alcoholic drinks

Jordan Mooney: Big Mike’s in Blackrock proves that bigger is definitely better

Stellar hospitality and top-notch cooking at the third restaurant from chef Gaz Smith, complemented by luxurious decor, make a return journey an absolute necessity

Hot spots: Ten culinary high points of 2022

After a year of eating out in a variety of establishments great and small across the country, Gillian Nelis picks her favourites

Stoneybatter’s busy new wine bar extends a warm Italian welcome

A Fianco opened earlier this year and, with its friendly atmosphere, carefully chosen Italian wines and delicious seasonal small plates, has quickly become a fixture on the Dublin eating scene

Jordan Mooney: Gluten for punishment in night of the long waits at Jamie’s

Various issues with my gluten-free requests, combined with food being late, not appearing at all, and being underwhelming when it did, made for a pretty poor experience

Jordan Mooney: Fantastic fare at a tiny Temple Bar eatery

It doesn’t come cheap, but a meal at Piglet in Dublin 2 is a delight for the tastebuds and the senses

Jordan Mooney: A perfect dessert at Circa in Terenure rounds off a showcase of skill

Circa has a range of menus on offer to suit every palate and budget, with numerous dishes showcasing high levels of culinary skill

Gillian Nelis: Exceptional dining and low-key luxury at Kathleen’s Kitchen

This casual dining spot at Carton House in Co Kildare offers several jaw-dropping spaces of understated luxury in which to dine, enjoy cocktails or have afternoon tea

Kildare’s Firecastle offers a top-class selection of cake, quiche and oven-ready meals

Showcasing the best of Irish and international foods to stock your kitchen, this café-restaurant provides a generous, fresh and delicious lunch for a decent price point

Eel and onion make a winning combo at Three Storey on St Stephen’s Green

Just three months after opening, this restaurant is already a winner with huge levels of care evident in almost every dish