Lamb, crab, steaks under threat as restaurants cope with spiralling costs

Gina Murphy, owner of Hugo's restaurant on Dublin's Merrion Row, said the last five to six weeks have seen 'massive, massive price increases' across the industry.

A major rise in prices could lead to racks of lamb, crab claws and fillet steaks vanishing from restaurant menus, according to a well-known restaurateur.

Gina Murphy, owner of Hugo's restaurant in Dublin's Merrion Row, said the last five to six weeks have seen “massive, massive price increases” across the industry.