There are three new Michelin star winners in Ireland that you should check out for your next celebration
Ireland is teeming with exquisite restaurants and food venues and now the Michelin Guide – the go-to source for the best gastronomic experiences around the world – has added three more of them to its distinguished list.
Ballyfin Demesne, Co Laois
Ballyfin offers a wide choice of dining experiences in delightfully elegant surroundings and was thrilled to receive One Michelin Star at the Michelin Guide UK & Ireland Awards in Glasgow.
On its Instagram page, the team acknowledged the prestigious honour saying: “This recognition is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and passion of our incredible team, led by Executive Chef Richard Picard-Edwards. We are deeply grateful for your continued support and look forward to welcoming you to experience our award-winning dining.”
Known for using its own local produce, the hotel is home to eight acres of walled garden, offering a rich variety of fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs all expertly grown and tended to by a team of gardeners.
The Morrison Room, Co Kildare
The Morrison Room at Carton House, Co Kildare is home to a young and ambitious team that is all about celebrating the delicious beauty of food and showcasing the country’s most talented and dedicated artisan producers.
Almost as impressive as the food is the stunning surroundings of the dining room, bringing all the grandeur and beauty of Carton House in a more intimate setting, supported by discreet, attentive service.
The Michelin Guide website states: “The cooking is rooted in the chefs’ strong classical technique, but some wildcard flavour combinations work wonders thanks to their fine judgement.”
Lignum, Co Galway
For a dining experience unlike any other, get to Lignum in Bullaun, Co Galway.
Housed in a modern barn conversion, ‘the immensely likeable restaurant’ received a Michelin star for the creative use of wood-fired cooking and blend of ingredients from Ireland and Italy, inspired by the chef’s upbringing.
Dedicated to promoting the quality and diversity of local ingredients, you won’t find a menu on the website as their food is always on the move, keeping up with its amazing suppliers and growers and what they have to offer.
