Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Leinster

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Lemongrass Fusion Naas

4.8

4.8 (639)

€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

Claudia

Dined 2 days ago

As a frequent diner in Lemongrass Fusion Naas, I can confidently state that the quality of food and service never disappoints. Especially great that they cater so well for vegans and vegetarians. Highly recommend

Rasa Indian Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (79)

€30 and under

Indian

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

Welcome to Rasa Indian Restaurant we look forward to serving you.

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Kasia

Dined 7 days ago

Fantastic experience. Amazing food and first class service.

Bramley

4.8

4.8 (213)

€31 to €50

Irish

Abbeyleix

About the restaurant

Bramley is a neighbourhood restaurant nestled in the heritage town of Abbeyleix.
Husband & wife; Sam & Emily Moody have undertaken a careful and considered refurbishment of this historic space to create a relaxed-elegant dining room re-capturing the feel of the late Victorian/early Georgian building.
An updated kitchen will celebrate Irish food using the very best of Laois’ larder & exceptional Irish suppliers. The menu is simple, seasonal, exciting and diverse.
Everybody is welcome to dine at Bramley; a friendly, relaxed & knowledgeable team allow guests to enjoy an at-ease Lunch or Dinner experience.
Exceptional simplicity, Warm hospitality.

Top review

Mary

Dined 2 days ago

Another lovely meal at Bramley’s. The food and service were exceptional. It’s a pleasure to come and feel looked after by a team who know what they’re doing and who do it so well. Thank you.

The Grounds @ Snow Cottage

4.8

4.8 (21)

€31 to €50

International

Rosslare

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Grounds, we look forward to serving you at our beautiful restaurant.

We are a family run business that is passionate about our guests experience; the food, the drinks, the service and of course the atmosphere. We look forward to welcoming you in soon!

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Evan

Dined 1 day ago

Food and service was fantastic, we were lucky enough to be there on a night Kiera was playing, she was fantastic and set the tone beautifully for the restaurant. It was overall a great night and I would highly recommend.

Avenue

4.7

4.7 (1279)

€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

Sarah

Dined 1 day ago

Really lovely meal, the place was packed the weekend before Christmas. Service was great too!

Cooke's of Caragh

4.7

4.7 (513)

€30 and under

Irish

Naas

About the restaurant

We have a 2 hour policy per table. We will accommodate extra time depending on availability.
Please make sure you have selected the Correct dining area when booking. The Gastro Lounge, The Cabin or The Fox and Hare.
NO SHOWS or cancelations less than 24 hours before bookings will result in a €10 charge per guest

Top review

Joelene

Dined 1 day ago

Food was fab as it always is everytime we go. I got 3 course as the food is delicious!

Caladh

4.7

4.7 (191)

€31 to €50

Modern European

Wicklow

About the restaurant

Welcome to Caladh we look forward to serving you.

Top review

Aislinn

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

This was the first time to eat there in the evening and it defines did not disappoint. Food and service was top notch. the place has such a lovely ambiance, staff so pleasant and attentive. I would highly recommend it. Cocktails the best!

ELY Wine Store – Maynooth

4.6

4.6 (410)

€30 and under

Wine Bar

Maynooth

About the restaurant

* Best Wine Bar in Ireland (Restaurant Association Of Ireland 2022)

ELY WINE STORE Maynooth is a wine shop that doubles as a wine bar and café with an intimate dining room upstairs where breakfast, lunch, dinner and weekend brunch are served. A place where you could buy any of the 400 wines to enjoy there or bring home!

The Wine Store will be an exciting addition to Maynooth’s bustling town centre.
It also has a distinctive design, maintaining some of the original features of the building.

*We are now opening for Monday lunch service 11am - 3pm. This is is currently only bookable over the phone 01-5043709 or just pop in.

Top review

Diane

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent menu, small but in that perfect. We frequently grab a coffee as we are walking the dogs or stop by for a fabulous bottle of wine but it was our first chance for a date night. It didn't disappoint

The Coach House

4.6

4.6 (177)

€31 to €50

Irish

Roundwood

About the restaurant

Opened under new ownership in December 2023, we are located adjacent to our existing Roundwood Stores bakery and artisan food store. Come and enjoy good food, wine, craft beer, and log fires in the beautifully restored 1820’s Coach House.
The pub is open midday until late, Thursday to Sunday, for walk-ins and reservations.
The menu is slightly more casual (as are some of the tables) but the room is cozy and the experience the same.
The restaurant is open midday for lunch and 5pm for dinner, walk-ins or reservations available.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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LAURA

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food in a beautiful setting. Highly recommend

The Enniskerry Inn

4.3

4.3 (85)

€31 to €50

Gastro Pub

Enniskerry

About the restaurant

The Enniskerry Inn is in a perfect location for a stop off while in the picturesque Village of Enniskerry or destination for award winning food, Wicklow craft beers on tap & always a warm fire burning in our lounge to welcome you in. We have private dining areas, casual lounge seating, fireside dining & fabulous outdoor courtyard dining.
Our superb kitchen team source local ingredients & suppliers where possible, to give a taste of Irish cuisine served by our dedicated floor staff in casual gastro pub surroundings.
Awards, Nominations & Affiliations include:
* Winners of Best Casual Dining Experience in Wicklow - Restaurant Association Awards 2022
* Winners of Best Casual Dining Experience in Leinster - Restaurant Association Awards 2022
* Finalist in YES chef best front of house manager 2021
* Finalist in best Gastro pub YES chef 2019, 2020, 2021
* Recommended by Lucinda O’Sullivan Of Irish Independant "Great Places to Eat" 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022.

Top review

Gearoid

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Food really good. Nice atmosphere in the place, although not busy the evening we were there. Staff friendly and good. Worth a visit.

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