Liath Restaurant

What an absolutely amazing night. The space is very intimate, our service only had 12 people, which means you are truly in for an experience. The chefs cook in an open kitchen steps away from where you are sat and they encourage dialogue and question asking. It was truly special to watch dishes being prepared while being able to ask about their methods and have the staff gladly answer and engage. It feels a bit like you are at your friend's place talking to them while they cook away.

I could go into the food for awhile, but I think it is good enough to say that each dish was delicious while being unique and memorable. When you spend that type of money you want not only something that tastes delicious, but also something that you know you will not have anywhere else. They definitely pulled that off. My wife said the Parmesan eel cone served was the best thing she has ever eaten.

Truly a memorable night, and one we found worth the price. From the space to the intimate service to being able to being served by the chef, and the memorable food, it was all perfect.

The dishes were very tasty. I enjoyed the flavors very much as well as the creativity in each dish. Everything followed an idea, somehow connecting the dishes. However, having dined in other Michelin-rated restaurants, I can say that this experience lacked something. While the food was delicious, I don’t think it was necessarily the most memorable. Some of the dishes missed this refined sense of complexity. I feel like some of the combinations could be a bit more elevated and interesting. However, I really enjoyed the eel mousse, and the asparagus dish, which I found to be the most interesting. On another note, I feel like either a few more dishes should be included in the tasting, or the portion size could be a bit larger. Overall though, the meals are tasty and prepared in a thoughtful manner. The chef is fantastic, and the atmosphere is excellent - it felt very cozy.

Liath Restaurant has quietly become my family’s go-to spot in Dublin. Not because it’s flashy, but because it’s consistent, thoughtful, and genuinely comfortable to be in.

They remember you. Not in a performative way, but in a calm, reassuring one, they remember what you like, what you don’t, and they don’t make a big deal out of it. The service is solid and confident without hovering, and the space itself feels calm and unforced, which is rare in fine dining.

The food is where the care really shows. Almost everything is made from scratch, yes, even the salt, and you can taste the difference. Nothing feels rushed or lazy. Every dish feels considered, not precious, just done properly. You’re aware that someone paid attention here.

It’s fine dining without the stiffness. No theatrics, no ego, just a place that takes its work seriously and lets the food do the talking.