Gillian Nelis on dining out: From Italian dumplings to a barley malt panna cotta, Volpe Nera’s versatile dishes are a treat worth sharing

Chef Barry Sun opened the restaurant in Blackrock in Dublin after a highly successful stint in the kitchen at Etto on Merrion Row.

Volpe Nera in Blackrock in Co Dublin: the dishes on offer demonstrate chef Barry Sun’s skill at balancing flavours. Picture: Fergal Phillips