TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ireland - Updated November 2024

Ballymaloe House Restaurant

86/100 (1007 ratings)

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"How do you review an institution? Whatever I say, the place will continue to be revered with quasi religious fervour by its many devotees. The good..."

Jerry Cahill

"Very friendly staff, extremely accommodating as both ourselves and our friends had babies under 1 with us, menu surprised us as very..."

Úna Gunton

"Just been to a fantastic wedding in the Grainstore followed by the reception in the big barn and what a wedding it was! Absolutely gorgeous venue!..."

Sinead Davies

"Such a delight to return to Ballymaloe last weekend to attend Gardenfest and have dinner at the hotel with fellow speakers on the Saturday night...."

Alison Henderson

"Had a truly amazing night! Food and wine excellent!! Staff very friendly and nice. Great entertainment in the parlour after our meal. Truly..."

Marie O'Herlihy

"My daughter and I stayed at Ballymaloe to attend a wedding. From the lovely grounds to the amazing staff and absolutely incredible food this was the..."

Sarah O'Campo

"Darina Allen's organic farm and cooking school is a perfect model of how we all should live. Food grown locally, sourced locally and what's not used..."

Denis M Lawlor

"Excellent food, staff, and service paired with an extensive wine list and an exceptional sommelier. Add to that a healthy dose of Christmas cheer,..."

David Adams

"Best place in the world! � we’re having our wedding there, and we can’t..."

Eva Pfoertner

"Amazing food, unreal starter buffet and had beautiful lamb for main. The desert trolley is my fave..."

Kelly Archer

"Just back from 2 weeks spent at Ballymaloe, myself husband and 3 kids, wonderful place to holiday with kids, so much for the kids to do, we talk..."

Lynne Sheehy

"The hotel is wonderful, quaint and very charming. The grounds are extensive and well kept. The food and the service were 5 star. This was the hotel..."

Marcella Walterman

"Exceptional place, amazing tastes, friendly staff..."

Marielli Karkazi

"A second visit - this time as part of a touring honeymoon - and just as good as the last. The rooms are sumptuous, the lounge is comfortable, the..."

Richard Snowdon

"We loved all the personal attention and friendly help with transportation to and from the Cookery School and Ballycotton. The house and gardens are..."

Edie Reed

"I had a light lunch there in the cafe yesterday. The menu was on trend and the food so fresh. I enjoyed a bowl of butternut squash and sweet potato..."

Kathleen Flynn

"Amazing place,amazing people and amazing food � All organic,home grown,locally sourced and. VERY SPECIAL PLACE. Enjoy a wonderful Cookery Course..."

Sue Doherty

"Amazing experience a wonderful ambience and the food superb highly..."

Lorraine Dumpleton Kennedy

"If you are going to Ballymaloe be sure to include a Sunday night. Sunday is buffet night and always absolutely fabulous. The breakfast this morning, ..."

Mike Brophy

"The customer service was class. We went to Jack l with a wheelchair user and they made him feel like royalty..."

Carmel Mcgrath

"Food quality is exceptional. In a beautiful location and just a great place to chill. This is reflected in the price, but you get what you pay..."

Brendan Cuffe

"One of my favorite places in the entire world! I had the absolute best time here on a girls' trip. The food and service was exceptional. Would go..."

Marisa Wright

"Fantastic ambience, food, and hospitality. Would unreservedly recommend to anyone who appreciates great locally produced fresh food and a luxurious..."

Tristram Ingham

"Superb food , superb surroundings and superb..."

Clyde Carroll

"Enjoyed lovely lunch in Ballymaloe yesterday! Went for long walk in the grounds which are enjoyable! Will definitely go..."

Ann Murphy

"A beautiful location to enjoy a simple but delicious lunch. Impeccable service. A wonderful..."

Karen Condon

"Wonderful welcome to a fabulous cosy house,amazing food and great breakfast. Lovely frosty Morning,Got lots of Christmas presents in..."

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