Herbstreet on the right road

Hanover Quay, Dublin 1 Tel 01-6753875 Siobhan Kennedy Herbstreet Restaurant Chef:

Hanover Quay, Dublin 1 Tel 01-6753875 Siobhan Kennedy Herbstreet Restaurant Chef:

It sometimes happens that you get a whiff of authenticity from a newly-opened restaurant purely from hearing rumours of its menu. Herbstreet Restaurant is just such a spot.

On first sight, however, its cool look sparks a slight worry. A square space has been sliced diagonally by a wooden-panelled wall. The kitchen sits behind the wider part of the diagonal space and ...