Restaurant review: Gear up for drive-thru takeaway that leaves others in its wake

Dax offers tantalising menus and a wine list to match, making for a real treat to rev up your weekend

Olivier Meisonnave, owner of Dax Restaurant: its takeaway three-course meals are perfect for a special occasion. Picture: Fergal Phillips

Dax at Home

Collections from 23 Pembroke Street Upper, Dublin 2

01-6761494, dax.ie

Chef: Graham Neville

Roll up, roll up, for Ireland’s swankiest drive-thru. There have been few enough bright spots this month, the Januaryest of all the Januaries, but the fact that restaurants continue to offer a great range of takeaway services is one of them.

Dax, a basement restaurant near St Stephen’s Green in Dublin, has long been one of my favourite places ...