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The GreenhousevsThe Winding Stair
Both The Greenhouse and The Winding Stair are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Winding Stair ranks slightly better than The Greenhouse. The Winding Stair ranks #6 in Dublin with accolades from 8 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet 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.
The Winding Stair
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Afar Magazine
Condé Nast Traveler
On the Grid
Frommer's
Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin 1
From $30/night
"Hearty portions of upmarket traditional Irish food best describes the terrific menu, which is greatly helped by locally sourced ingredients." Full review
"Maguire uses native produce in dishes like fried Clonakilty black pudding and a tart made with local parsnips, shallots, and Gubbeen cheese." Full review
"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
"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.
"Part bookstore, part restaurant, the Winding Stair is the perfect hideaway for a rainy day." Full review
"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
"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