HomepageFood & RecipesSubscriberRestaurant review: Mongoose should be top of your list for great value diningMongoose is a gem — I can’t wait to return Mongoose restaurant, 78 Thomas St., Dublin. Photograph Moya Nolan.Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 - 20:00Leslie WilliamsLeslie Williams has been the Irish Examiner's wine columnist since 2012 and has been reviewing restaurants since 2015. Our rating: 9/10 My quest to find great value places to eat out continues this week, and this one should be top of your list. This is exclusive subscriber content. Already a subscriber? Sign in Unlimited access starts here. Try from only €0.25 a day. Subscribe now Cancel anytime #Restaurant Review Wine with Leslie: The wines of Southern Italy are particularly suited to warm weatherREAD NOW Subscribe Now