Restaurant Patrick GuilbaudvsThe Winding Stair
Both restaurants are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud scores significantly better than The Winding Stair. Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud scores 90 with accolades from 6 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud
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21 Merrion Street Upper, Dublin D2
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Fodor's "Also known as "Dublin's finest restaurant," this do-be-impressed place on the ground floor of the Merrion Hotel boasts a menu described as French." Full review
Frommer's "Ireland's most award-winning restaurant (with two Michelin stars) holds court in elegant quarters at the equally elegant Merrion Hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide 0 Stars
"Luxurious lounge and stylish restaurant in an elegant Georgian house; the epony- p mous owner has run it for over 30 years." Full review
Time Out "Looking every bit as stellar as its two Michelin étoiles would suggest, Guilbaud's is pretty much the top table in town." Full review
Travel + Leisure "For almost 30 years, Cognac native Patrick Guilbaud has dominated Dublin’s culinary landscape—and with good reason." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Ireland's only two-Michelin-starred restaurant is a fine-dining destination in its own right, complete with exquisite food, wine, and service." Full review
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When people flock from all over Ireland (and the world) to dine here, you need to be sure the food lives up to its reputation—and its prices.
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The restaurant is hidden within a Georgian townhouse, and oozes sumptuousness and sophistication...dishes showcase luxury Irish ingredients and the wine cellar and wine list are works of art." Full review
Independent "Two Michelin-starred restaurant Patrick Guilbaud is just downstairs, and the pastries served in the Drawing Rooms for afternoon tea are artistic masterpieces"
Time Out "Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud has been one of the city’s top dining destinations for nearly four decades. If you’re in the mood for an impeccable gourmet experience, this is the place...."
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National Geographic "Splash out for a meal at two-Michelin-star Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud"
The Winding Stair Fodor's Travel + Leisure Time Out
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Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
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Fodor's "Hearty portions of upmarket traditional Irish food best describes the terrific menu, which is greatly helped by locally sourced ingredients." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Maguire uses native produce in dishes like fried Clonakilty black pudding and a tart made with local parsnips, shallots, and Gubbeen cheese." Full review
Time Out "The menu is changed very regularly, if not daily, and might include starters such as own-made organic chicken and leek terrine with tomato chutney." Full review
Afar Magazine "The best meal I had in all of Ireland was at the Winding Stair in Dublin." Full review
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Ask for pairings from the knowledgeable staff.
Condé Nast Traveler "Part bookstore, part restaurant, the Winding Stair is the perfect hideaway for a rainy day." Full review
On the Grid "The food is good, old-fashioned home cooking, with produce sourced from artisans within the island. The beer list focuses on local and international micro breweries." Full review
National Geographic "Dishes are modern interpretations of Irish favorites—steamed mussels and homemade chips with aioli, and Irish lamb chops with cheesy potato bake, greens, and red wine gravy." Full review
Frommer's "A sweet old bookstore downstairs and a chic restaurant upstairs, Winding Stair is just a stone’s throw from the Ha’penny Bridge" Full review
National Geographic "The dish that represents my city best is bangers and mash... Sample them at The Winding Stair and Grogans, respectively."
Condé Nast Traveler "The Winding Stair is Dublin's beloved bookstore with a restaurant upstairs. UK and European editions of contemporary literature, as well as classics like Joyce and Yeats, are easy to find..."
