It's hard to put in words the experience we had here. Voted the best restaurant in Ireland. It fully deserves this title. The meal was out of this world. The wine was the best I've ever tasted. I promise to eat here once a year. Patrick Guilbaud came round to chat with us and we got a private tour of the wives cellar! Thank you. read more

I was extremely excited to try the cuisine as well as to experience the two star hype that the restaurant is expected to live up to. Unfortunately, I feel that the price and the quality and the service just didn't add up. Being a self professed foodie and lover of all good cuisine, I made a point to book reservations three months prior to my Dublin trip. We arrived at 6:52 for out 7pm dinner reservations. When trying to open the door, we found it locked, only to wait in the drizzle and cold until 7pm when they opened... to let other guests out. point one down. They took us to a bar waiting area that had some beautiful art but looked a little worn and dated in the sagging and stained upholstery on the lounge chairs and faded sparkles in the carpet. There they hand handed us menus. They asked us if we would like a cocktail and I ordered a Manhattan (now, I know this is not the best drink for dinner BUT I hadn't met a bartender in Dublin that could make one until now so I was rather excited). Then I noticed their selections for alcohol. They actually offered Canadian Club whiskey for my manhattan (!???). boo. Then they came around and offered us the best part of the meal. Small puffs of cheesy goodness. I was stoked... if the meal was going to be that delicious I was in for a treat! Then a server came over and asked if we were ready to order. Mind you, we were still in the waiting room (???). We placed our order. I got the lobster ravioli and the pigeon for a main. They took us into the main dining room and it was a blast from the 80's. The decor was very tasteful though. I loved the serge mouille-esqe light fixture in the main room. I could get really winded on this review but let me just sum it up. For two stars, you expect the food to be better than it was. The amuse bouche was some sort of cream over a cold gelly with meat in it. I would love to tell you what it was but the server we had didnt really speak english and had to repeat it several times and I still couldn't understand him and I gave up. Honestly, the best service we had was from the chipper young bread guy who kept giving me seaweed bread. The bread tasted good, but my mouth definitely was cut and my friend complained how hard it was too. I tried my friends risotto and it was one dimensional and overpowering in the one flavor. The lobster ravioli was good enough. The lobster cooked perfectly, but there was no hint of curry as the menu described. The pigeon was underwhelming and unbalanced as a dish. My friend had the Sole and it was extremely bland (although plated beautifully). They gave us mashed potatoes to share and while those were good, they weren't any better than my own at Thanksgiving. I tried to take photos but the lighting in there is odd and made all the photos of the entrees a little stripey. When I was asked if I would like another manhattan, I said yes and then when that finally arrived, they placed it in front of my friend. ? isnt this supposed to be one of the best restaurants in the country?? there were only two of us at the table... how hard is that? Then when I was done with that one, two separate servers asked me again if I wanted another one. If a guest declines, the first time and they are working as some sort of a team, shouldnt that be communicated to the other servers? When I visited the ladies room, there was water splashed all over. We opted out for the dessert at this point. just not impressed with the price and the quality. They did give us an assortment of small dessert items anyways. (its offered before the actual dessert course) That was nice and they had the largest box of truffles I have ever seen. But compared to what was going on before that, I was not impressed. All in all, when we asked for our bill.... and asked for it again.... and finally asked for a third time.... it finally came and we paid. The restaurant is NOT worth the hype and I hope that they take this into consideration in the future. I have been to other one stars that blew this meal out of the water. My friend and I left feeling let down. read more

Party of 10 at a 2 star Michelin restaurant and the execution was still as expected. Appropriate knowledge of the food and wines by the staff. It's very hard to make diners not feel as though their dinner is last too long and I will say the rhythm and flow of this dinner was as good as it gets. read more

Wow! Amazing restaurant! We came here with low expectations because our dinner at a different restaurant the night before was a disaster. But this place blew us away. Probably one of the best fish I've ever had. Try the Sole, it's amazing. The foie gras is excellent and the Irish filet was cooked perfectly. The night ended perfectly with dessert and their homemade chocolate truffles. For a Michelin 2 Star restaurant, it's as good and even better than some of the 3 Star restaurants I've eaten at. Great atmosphere and kind wait staff. Drinks were very good too. Old fashioned was fantastic and margarita was tasty. I'd be more than happy to come back here again when we visit Ireland next time. read more

Save your money. Not worth it at all. Ran out of a few things on the menu, lobster, fish and partridge,from a very limited menu to deign with. Then substituted with things not in the menu. Claimed they want to keep only the best ingredients. Really? We had a big group by the time the waiter got everyone's order we all had different fish. The bread could probably be used as weapon it was so hard. The service felt cold as if they were just going through the motions. No interaction with the group. The food is mediocre at best. Had much better food on our trip at other places. read more

Impeccable service and food. My family enjoyed the four course tasting menu. Beautifully plates courses. Well deserving of it's reputation. read more

Absolutely the highlight of our 'foodie' stay in Dublin. No point in offering redundant superlatives, except to say that everything: service, ambiance and, of course, food were what you'd expect to experience at a Michelin establishment. If you are visiting Dublin, don't miss Patrick Guilbaud Restaurant! read more

Gorgeous, palatte satisfying cuisine along with an impeccable staff. We enjoyed a long leisurely lunch and cannot stop talking about this pristine establishment. Enjoyed a nice 2007 Valpolicella from Italy as well. We look forward to returning for their diner service. Well done Dublin for keeping such a grand institution in your city! read more

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Understand they've kept 2* for two decades .. And how wonderful the food and service were . Highly recommend read more

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very nice food and service is very good and they are french so what else can you expect ! The wine list is pretty good also. the outside terrace is very nice touch of space. read more

This is such a wonderful restaurant. Over the years it has never dropped its standards nor compromised itself in any way. Admittedly it is VERY expensive but it is well worth it. read more

The dining experience in this restaurant should be fabulous however the our experience is the service is awful. Had to ask numerous times for coffee, it's supposed to arrive with petit fours but had to ask for those also they also arrived 30 mins after coffee. However, these things on a busy saturday you can somewhat excuse, but after taking the time to put pen to paper and writing to the restaurant to advise on the disappointment experience at the restaurant, they couldn't be bothered replying. We are regular diners at Chapter One, where you are treated with excellent customer service and wonderful food. There is no comparison in the dining experience. Avoid Patrick Guilbaud's and go to Chapter One where you have a fabulous meal an exceptional experience. read more

I've eaten once for dinner COST: Extremely expensive, as you would expect from a michelin star restaurant SURROUNDINGS: We had a cosy booth down the side of the restaurant. I was so happy because the rest of the room, while beautiful and spacious, is far too bright for dinner and not at all private. MENU CHOICE: Excellent. Really mouth watering stuff STAFF: So lovely and warm and trained to the highest order. They are very respectful and dont hover and yet they are always there when you need them BOOKING: We booked. I am not sure if it is necessary or not as I have never tried to walk in off the street FOOD: Over all the food was exquisite. I was worried initially because the amuse bouche was truly disgusting in texture and flavour and I have never been disgusted with an amuse bouche. If I recall correctly it was some type of smoked potatoe puree. However everything to follow was beautifully crafted and delicate and artful and full of flavour. It was all very ritualistic which I love because food should be ritualistic in how it is served, described and eaten, especially when you consider how much love, time and work goes into the preparation If I were not concerned with budget I would certainly go again and again, however there are many restaurants in Dublin where the food is incredible and does not cost this much money. read more

It is difficult to say anything about Guilbauds that have not been said before. The food is exquisite. The service is perfect. Patrick himself is on site keeping an active eye on proceedings and chatting to diners. So mindful is he of his business that on two occasions during the lunch service he berated a waiter for presenting a dish at the wrong perspective. Reassuring to see he is so on his game. 3 of us went for lunch yesterday. I started with a pea veloute. Every element of the dish was perfect with no element overpowering the natural sweetness of fresh spring peas. A small amount of smoked bacon added a fine depth of flavor and lengthened the sweet notes of the pea. The shredded lettuce retained some bite and did its job of mellowing the sweetness without challenging the flavor. My main of confit pork belly was divine. Now, confit is method of preservation where the item to be preserved is cooked in fat or oil. Fatty pork belly cooked by this method the ultimate indulgence. During the long cooking process the fat renders out while the meat becomes melty, sticky, and salty and when done right the outside of the piece of pork becomes intensely flavored and slightly sweet. This was the best confit pork belly I have ever had. It was served with its own jus, little rounds of sweet peppers and courgettes, a small amount of fresh basil, and 3 pieces of gnocchi. Until yesterday I would have told you I was indifferent to gnocchi. Having eaten it in some fine restaurants in Italy and in the homes of a couple of Italian chefs in Florence it just never did anything for me. I can't describe how good it was in Guilbauds. You're going to have to go yourself. It's addition rounded off the dish with a perfectly decadent note. Wonderful. We opted to skip dessert and went straight to coffee and petit fours which were yet another tour de force in what was already an incredible meal. 6 individual pieces including pink macaroons, chocolate and raspberry tart, honeycomb, and lemon torte. Man oh man was it good! All this for €38 a head excluding wine. For cooking of this standard that price is an absolute steal. I can't wait to go back! read more

We went here for dinner after much anticipation and, after having read all the reviews. The food is great but the dinner felt a bit rushed. The service was slightly uncoordinated and felt hurried. Maybe it is common to have your courses come out in quick succession in Europe, something we are not used to in sydney where, dinner could be an all evening affair. The pheasant was excellent, cheese divine and the wine list extensive. Would go back here but not rushing back by any means. read more

I ate there on Tuesday night with my wife and have a different opinion of this restaurant than many of the reviewers. I have been to many superior quality restaurants, and my wife and I chose to eat dinner at this one partly due to its Michelin Star status. The cost honestly is immaterial to me, as it should be to anyone who goes to a Michelin Star restaurant. The food was fine, although the portions bordered on meager. The bread was the best in Dublin. But, the service had an overblown feel that struck us as busy work and not genuine service. Staff was rotating on fixed patterns and the place had a self affected feel to it that permeated the whole night. Moreover, before I had my napkin unfolded, they pushed us to buy glasses of Dom at 40 euros. My wife got one and enjoyed it but I would have felt better about it if they mentioned the alternatives to their $220 bottles or waited until I got in my chair. Food: great, service: just short of offensive. read more

This is not the place to bring your colleagues or go for a night at the pub. This place is CLASS, and you're bringing your date here to impress them, or someone to whom you're breaking SERIOUS good/horrendous news ("drown your sorrows in this KILLER wine, my friend!"). I went here on a date, and the food was great. It might not be the BEST I've ever had, but this place has the right combination of VERY good food, excellent ambiance, and fantastic service. I mean, dang, even if your date is a wash (mine totally was, I went for an older man and it turns out that "dating" wasn't what he wanted - oh well), at least you go home thinking, "yeah man, but that dessert left my taste buds singing! read more

A wonderful dining experience all around living up to its reputation. We had the tasting menu which consisted of highly balanced dishes from start to finish. I in particular loved the oysters that were utterly deliciously dressed with flavored oils, vinegar, ginger, cilantro and more. Perhaps the best oyster dish of any kind. I also enjoyed the foie gras with pineapple appetizers, followed by fish and meat main, cheeses and 2 deserts. The pacing between the courses was perfect as well as the portions. We finished the dinner in about 2.5 hours without feeling overstuffed. It clearly separates itself from 1 Michelin starred restaurants in both quality of food and service. read more

€55 lunch menu! Really is 5 courses with unlimited bread. Drinks were amazing. Service truly outstanding. Food was amazing! read more

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We had a dinner with a bunch of friends in this restaurant on March 29 and the whole table ordered tasting menu where there were 8 small dishes served of chef's creation to our surprise. Exceptional service and several dishes were exceptionally good. And, therefore two stars. There were, however, a few disappointments. Number one - raw oysters. I am not sure I can qualify raw oysters as chefs creation or a surprise. Number two, way too much bread throughout the dinner. Bread was exceptionally good - but waiters kept bringing and bringing it as if they did not want us to eat after dish number 4. And after dish number 5, everyone was full up to their necks. Number three, cheese. When dish number 6 was rolled out to us on a wagon with just cheese on it I was deeply disappointed. The waiter excellently presented each cheese with deep knowledge of where the cheese is from . However, it was just cheese - nicely cut and put on a plate! I can hardly call it Chefs creation. A disappointment number four was lamb cooked to perfection on a precision cooker. They called it something fancy like "souse vide". But, behind a fancy name it was lamb simply cooked on a simple precision cooker which makes it very easy for anyone- even me - to cook lamb to perfection in any kitchen. "Souse vide" ! Good but disappointing dish. Two stars, therefore. Sorry. It seems like 8 creations was too much of a stretch. read more

Looked forward to eating here especially after being assured that they are used to vegetarians and the chefs can handle anything. Overall the experience was not what I expected. After being seated we just hung around for a while before anyone showed up. Then the wine list was unwieldy and not so easy to use or pass around. I specifically asked for a low carb vegetarian meal. Well I got ravioli for a starter which came about 5 minutes after the rest of the table. My main meal was about 8 pieces of asparagus. It was very nice to shake hands with the chef and various other people who stopped to introduce themselves. But I would I liked the food and service to live up to the price point and hype. read more

The service was really great. Me and my friend was relatively young compared to the other guests, so we was kind of embarrassed and frightned that they wouldnt take us seriously. However they were really nice, and I actually think they liked us so that didnt had to be so stiff at their work. The food was excellent. For starters I had fois gras that melted on my tongue. For main course I had a pigeon that was perfectly roasted and the sauce really special. But my favorite was the dessert. It was something with apple and pistachio ice cream and sauce. It certainly stick to my memories whenever I crave for a fancy and one of a kind dessert. This is a great place. Beautiful interior. Good service and excellent food. read more

It is probably unnecessary to review a 2 Michelin star restaurant and of course it was phenomenal. We had the eight course chef tasting with wine parings. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The service was impeccable. The food incredible. However, be advised that this experience will set you back quite a bit. All in all not a bad way to spend a night in Dublin. read more

This restaurant is widely recognised as Ireland's best, with also having two Michelin stars. I went to this restaurant with my partner. The service from start to finish was flawless, and although formal, was not in the least stuffy or intimidating. Our glasses were unobtrusively refilled and we never wanted for anything. The food was divine, and we appreciated that the sommelier did not try to sell us an overly expensive wine when we asked for advice. The set three course set lunch plus tea, coffee and Petit Fours is excellent value, which is £55. I can only say that the entire experience from start to finish was fabulous, and we were made to feel very special. read more

One of my top five meals of all time. Service was impeccable. The "experience" lasts about 3 hours. No tie's required, but it's definitely not casual. Expensive, but I felt it was worth every penny. Mr. Guilbaud was mingling among the tables. I had the lamb. My wife had the lobster. Both were impeccable. The sommelier expertly paired a lovely burgundy that went well with both. I can't wait to go back. read more

Patrick Guilbaud Restaurant: a perfect waste of a couple of Michelin stars and money! My wife and I have been to several Michelin star restaurants all over the world and we recently ate here on a trip to Dublin. I will never eat here again and I will actively dissuade anyone I know visiting Dublin to stay clear of this place. Negatives 1) They did not have the lobster dish that was on their menu, a huge no-no for a Michelin rated restaurant. They should always have every item on their menu...otherwise, they should forfeit their Michelin rating. Or I would recommend not printing menus with fictitious items. 2) They overcharged us on our bill that I only noticed in my hotel room later that night. 3) They IMMEDIATELY bring a champagne trolley around asking if you would like a glass before you even get settled at your table. At 20-40 euros a glass, they should have the patience to allow guests to be settled before asking this. 4) The staff is overzealous in their efforts to the point of being intrusive, a real turn off for a romantic evening. The wait person felt obligated to present each food item with a lengthy detailed description in very poor English, something I could have done without. Postive The food is fine, not superb, but fine. Suggestion to the restaurant Make the wine list more compact. The bedbox-sized, 5 pound tome they pass to a client is an embarrassment. I didn't even bother looking at it. As I have said, I have been in many restaurants and that is the least efficient wine list I have ever seen. It should be no more than a third that size at most. Price tag for the night? Without being too crass I can tell you it was 30% more than a similar dinner that we had at Le Bernadine in Manhattan. There are much better places to eat in Dublin. read more

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is Ireland's top restaurant, holder of two Michelin stars as well as virtually all the top national and international awards. It is situated in an 18th century Georgian Townhouse adjoining the Merrion Hotel. Obviously this menas its very ching ching cash register and a place I only go with my daddy(real not sugar!!) This bright, elegant restaurant, (newly refurbished)serves modern classic cuisine using the best Irish produce in season. Signature dishes include the Lobster Ravioli, Roast Challans Duck for two, Assiette Gourmande au Chocolat. But the best value here is the chateau briand for two which comes with onion rings, fries and a green salad and at €45 per person is almost the same price as the puny scallops starter. Everything is made on the premises from the wonderful selection of breads to the petit fours. The wine list is very impressive in both its depth and its range - and particularly in the scary mortgage your house/sell a kidney/or your first born male child prices, which I am always shocked by but since daddy is paying he chooses and i just enjoy. 5 stars because its perfect like a dream and totally out of my price range!! read more

I dined here on a recent trip to Dublin and had an absolutely fantastic experience. Being a two Michelin starred restaurant my expectations were high, yet they were exceeded in every way. The food was outstanding; by using local Irish ingredients with French know-how every item served was an experience unto itself. The service was extremely efficient, attentive and warm; the staff all had their roles to play and they performed them flawlessly to make the night proceed without any issue whatsoever. A nice touch towards the end of our dinner was Patrick Guilbaud visiting our table to introduce himself and thank us for visiting his establishment. I highly recommend making Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud a part of your Ireland itinerary. read more

Simply fantastic. It's hard to imagine that food gets this good. Service was delightful, and Stéphane was always there to make sure we're having the best possible time. From scrumptious opener scallops to perfectly prepared veal, along with interim surprise snacks and a mouth-watering chocolate tart for dessert, every bite came complete with a sensation that much thought has been put into it. read more

Hands down the best restaurant you'll eat at in Dublin. I have eaten here only a couple of times but every time I'm reminded how wonderful it is to be taken care of in a 5 star manner. The owner is usually in attendance and ensures that everything is top notch. It is pricey but worth every penny I feel. read more

My business partners and I very much enjoyed Patrick Guilbaud's cusine and setting. We were pleased to meet the owners who came to great us. The food was excellent and the decor pleasant. I'm not giving 5 stars because for a 2 MICHELIN star restaurant, they had no more baguette at the end of the meal to go with our cheese (only other types of bread that were heavier and clearly less popular). Also the decor while nice is not exceptional, and the seat in the lounge area more or less comfortable depending on what you get. The service was very precise and friendly. Overall a very good place. read more

Excellent restaurant with delicious food and wonderful service in a bright open space. We went for the fixed price lunch and with 2 glasses of wine each we spent about 250 but dinner would have been twice as much. Well worth the experience read more

Very good food. In fact, probably the best souffle of my life. The quality of the food and depth of the wine list, probably compensates for the ridiculous prices and stuffy atmosphere. read more

We tried the 'degustation' menu. It was truly superb. Not a bad note anywhere. Excellent and non-stuffy service. What a birthday treat. Will return a.s.a.p. read more

Such a let down. Starting off, they have me bread so hard I cut my tongue. Not a good way to start a 150$ meal. Then the amuse bouche.. Which was ok, then lobster ravioli that tastes like nothing, then more lame disappointment. Worst meal I've had in Dublin. read more

Faultless dining experience. Enjoyed a spectacular dinner here in June '12. Incredible food and lovely atmosphere. Notable highlight was the (surprise) pre-dessert. Must go back for lunch and see how it compares with a gentler price tag! read more

Great food and service until we were given dessert menus then had absolutely no contact with wait staff for 45 minutes. Not an experience I would repeat. read more

Great until we were handed a dessert menu then became virtually invisible for 45 minutes. I would not return for this service at these prices. read more