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The GreenhousevsL'Ecrivain
Both restaurants are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, L'Ecrivain ranks significantly higher than The Greenhouse. L'Ecrivain is ranked #3 in Dublin with positive reviews from 6 publications like Concierge, Michelin Guide and Frommer's.
The Greenhouse
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Fodor's
Dawson St, Dublin
From $0/night
0 Stars
"Stylish restaurant with turquoise banquettes and smooth service." Full review
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Choose between three dinner menus - one is a 'Surprise' and two have suggested wine flights.
" Head chef Mikael Viljanen brings a Nordic touch to dishes that are delicately complex, utilizing the crème de la crème of Irish ingredients. " Full review
"The Greenhouse was awarded a Michelin star just three years after opening." Full review
"Greenhouse’s Finnish-born celeb chef clearly draws on his Scandinavian roots when designing the renowned restaurant’s seasonal, produce-forward menu." Full review
"The elegant dining room of this Michelin-starred restaurant is a touch posh, with turquoise velvet seats and white tablecloths...the four-course, fixed-price menu is proud of its French influences." Full review
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For a main try the sole with miso, cauliflower, roasted yeast, and winter truffle. The rhubarb blancmange with ginger is a thrilling dessert. The lunch menu is surprisingly good value.
L'Ecrivain
Concierge
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Time Out
Michelin Guide
109 Lower Baggot St, Dublin
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"Hidden away in Dublin's Georgian neighborhood, L'Ecrivain is a small restaurant built on a split level, with a high, peaked ceiling and blond woods that lend it a Scandinavian feel."
"This is one of Dublin's truly exceptional restaurants, from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and unpretentious, and chef Derry Clarke's food is extraordinary." Full review
"One of the best restaurants in the city, L’Ecrivain combines classic formality with contemporary cool."
"Classic Irish dishes get a truly gourmet twist at this stalwart of Dublin's fine-dining scene: the oysters in Guinness sabayon are legendary." Full review
0 Stars
"A well-regarded and busy restaurant with a glitzy bar, a whiskey-themed private dining room and an attractive terrace." Full review