Dining Out

Jordan Mooney: Run, don’t walk, to Delahunt on Camden Street

Visit this cosy and intimate Dublin city centre spot and you’ll find a carefully considered tasting menu on offer

Delahunt Restaurant, on Camden Street Lower in Dublin 2: a future Michelin star would not be too much of a surprise. Picture: Fergal Phillips

I’ve heard lots of arguments about the worth of tasting menus over the last while, so let me begin by stating that I’m firmly in favour of tasting menus as a dining option. With staffing issues, inflation, difficulty procuring ingredients and more problems hitting the hospitality industry, why shouldn’t the sector opt for the option that suits them best?

Having a concise, perfectly portioned menu is often the best option for punters and chefs – ...