Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Leinster

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Leinster? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Mimosa Bar de Tapas

4.9

4.9 (2061)

€30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Carlow Town

About the restaurant

Nestled in the cultural quarter in Carlow town - right across the road from our stunning Cathedral -
Mimosa Bar de Tapas provides an escape to a place of Latin Tapas served in a beautiful setting .
We pride ourselves on good food served in a beautiful ambience by friendly & helpful people .
We look forward to welcoming you soon !

ALL BOOKINGS FOR 6-8 please visit www.mimosawinebar.com and click on "Bookings for 6 or more "

Seating will be allocated to you on what's available at that particular time .
Unfortunately we cannot hold particular tables for guests ,to optimise your experience & not to be disappointed please do not request another table on arrival as refusal often upsets leads to frustration at our amazing team.

Top review

Jason

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent food, lovely atmosphere, staff are friendly and looked after everything we required.

Lemongrass Fusion Naas

4.8

4.8 (654)

€30 and under

Asian

Naas

About the restaurant

Opened in 2013, Lemongrass Fusion Naas offers a wonderful fusion of only the best Asian cuisine in one fantastic Naas, Kildare location. Located in the heart of Naas town, the food at Lemongrass Fusion is hand prepared by Asian chefs in the restaurant to ensure the highest quality and taste experience.

Private parking is available daily from 5.30pm at the rear of the restaurant.

Top review

Miriam

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely evening. Great food. Staff are lovely

Raspberry Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (635)

€31 to €50

Irish

Gorey

About the restaurant

Restaurant . Cocktails . Social .

New modern restaurant with fabulous cocktail lounge. We have an exciting and varied modern Irish menu using the finest local produce where possible, infused with flavor's both traditional, and from around the world.

Top review

Diver

Dined on Jan 3, 2025

This was my second time here ,lovely food excellent service ,would highly recommend rasberry . My only fault was the espresso martini weren’t all that for €13.00.. I will be returning ..

Avenue

4.7

4.7 (1300)

€30 and under

Irish

Maynooth

About the restaurant

Avenue is located over two floors in the heart of Maynooth. Opened in December 2007 by Robert & Bronagh Kennedy, Avenue now boasts a band of loyal customers, gaining a reputation for excellence and winning countless awards. Avenue has long been recognized for quality, consistency and value, along with the buzz of a busy restaurant and the warmth of our friendly staff… with a “Céad míle fáilte” that comes from the heart. Our customers continue to enjoy our great Irish food and that’s because we have a local, natural and honest approach with an easy-going warm style that is both rooted in tradition and yet still modern. Whether it’s our famous chicken wings, chowder, burgers or our renowned Steaks and fish, Avenue always delivers.

We offer the complete dining experience and now serve brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am. Avenue combines luxury, privacy & comfort. With our inspired chefs & our warm & welcoming staff we will turn your day or night into one you will always remember

Top review

AngelaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Fantastic, as always! We have been going to Avenue for over 10 years now, excellent service, great food and super staff!

Dead Centre Brewing

4.7

4.7 (452)

€30 and under

Brewery

Glassan

About the restaurant

Dead Centre is not a faceless corporation…milking the beer industry for all it’s worth. Instead, we’re a tight knit crew that relies on friends, family, colleagues and other breweries to create a product that we can truly be proud of.

Fresh, flavoursome and (wherever possibly) local ingredients are what give our beer it’s character. Cutting corners here is not an option at Dead Centre Brewing. We believe you get out what you put in…so only the best goes in.

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Liberty

Dined 4 days ago

I put a note to ask if they could bring out a dessert for my friend and they did. Just want to say thank you so much for doing that! Much appreciated

79 West Street

4.6

4.6 (311)

€30 and under

Gastro Pub

Drogheda

About the restaurant

Welcome to 79 West Street
We look forward to seeing you soon

Top review

Fidelma

Dined on Dec 24, 2024

The staff are amazing so friendly & attentive as always

The Clermont

4.5

4.5 (641)

€31 to €50

European

Dundalk South

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Clermont, The North Easts premiere Bar & Restaurant in Blackrock, Dundalk Co. Louth.

From Farm to Plate – we are all about fresh ingredients, fresh food and fresh thinking. We pride ourselves on menus created from the finest fresh and local ingredients. Our guests love to linger in an atmosphere of modern cool and premium service. Mix your drinks in the glow of mixed modern art - with artists such as Hirst .

A warm welcome awaits you here at the Clermont – see you soon !!

Top review

Claire

Dined on Jan 1, 2025

Food was exceptional. Service was amazing. Thoroughly enjoyed.

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Fish and Chips

Old Warehouse Tullamore

4.5

4.5 (635)

€30 and under

European

Tullamore

About the restaurant

The Oldwarehouse is a bar and restaurant located in Tullamore, Co.Offaly.
Please note OpenTable is for food reservations only.

Top review

Paula

Dined 5 days ago

We have eaten many times here, food, service and atmosphere always just right. Last night one of our meals had a hair in it, when brought to attention of staff meal was replaced with a brief apology however this took a further 20 minutes so we each ate our meals separately, this was the only disappointment, replacement meal was very tasty.

Fifty50 Navan

4.5

4.5 (113)

€31 to €50

Mediterranean

Navan

About the restaurant

At Fifty50, we seamlessly blend Irish-Mediterranean, Italian, and Asian flavors to create a dining experience that is as diverse as our patrons. Our elegant-casual ambiance, adorned with 1950s nostalgia, sets the stage for a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We believe in saying 'yes' to every customer's desire, ensuring that whether it's a quiet family dinner or a lively birthday celebration, Fifty50 is your home away from home. Awarded most recently in 2024 with the Best Casual Dining award from the Irish Restaurant Association!

Join us for daily promotions, weekly events, and community engagements, where every day brings a new reason to savour the Fifty50 experience. Our guests are not just customers; they are cherished members of our extended family. At Fifty50, 'yes is the answer, what is your question?'—because we believe in making every moment, every meal, and every connection extraordinary.

Top review

John

Dined on Jan 7, 2025

Went on a Tuesday night with 5 family members, wasn't overly busy as expected, however full menu was available and all early bird prices were available for the night. We ordered a variety of starters and mains and all food was excellent, tasty and well presented. Waitresses were very efficient and friendly. All in all we had a really good meal and experience.

Fifty50 Kells

4.2

4.2 (97)

€30 and under

Mediterranean

Kells

About the restaurant

Our menus have something for everyone…
from traditional European and Mediterranean favourites to exotic spicy Eastern dishes.

Locally sourced ingredients cooked fresh to order by our experienced chefs will leave you wanting more.

Top review

Shauna

Dined 6 days ago

The staff were friendly and quick. Food and drinks were fabulous! Great way to spend the anniversary.

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