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Restaurant review: What it's like to dine in Ireland's original two-star Michelin restaurant

Yes, we had a misstep in our meal but it was more than compensated for
Restaurant review: What it's like to dine in Ireland's original two-star Michelin restaurant

Restaurateur Patrick Guilbaud at his restaurant in Dublin

Fri, 20 Feb, 2026 - 20:00
Leslie Williams
Leslie Williams

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud

Our verdict: 8/10 

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<p>Leslie Williams: "Romeo and Juliet were underage, but if they did drink wine it was likely Valpolicella or Soave, the two nearest wine villages."</p>

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