Reviews of Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud. (Restaurant) in Dublin (Dublin).

Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud

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Fine dining restaurant

21 Merrion St Upper, Dublin 2, D02 KF79, Ireland

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E. O.

The 8 course tasting menu is absolutely amazing , but what makes this place more special is the amazing staff ! these amazing people are masters of their craft and make everyone absolutely welcome. i brought my 8 year old daughter there and she had an absolute blast. thank you staff and thank you Chef Patrick Guilbaud for the amazing hospitality! we will definitely be back for more !!

C. V.

Me and my husband went to this restaurant for our second anniversary and we had a lovely time. The staff was absolutely flawless and the food was amazing. It was a lovely experience 😊

D. D.

Two of us sat down for the 8 course tasting menu with the wine accompaniment last night. We thoroughly enjoyed the evening and most especially the food. Each dish was really amazing. I think, and I can't believe I get to type this, the lobster tail & rubarb was my favorite. It's a long way from lobster tail I was raised. All the staff were amiable and professional, but particular kudos to our sommelier, Youna, who kept our glasses fresh with amazing wines all night (I counted 11 different wine pairings I think). We were a couple of sheets to the wind at the end. Props also to to Stefan, for his hospitality and for his indulgence of our request for the final course. Just a fantastic experience, and I still have a smile on my face as a result. Pricey for sure, but cheaper than therapy.

C. M.

Wow is the word I will use, simply delicious. We went out for my birthday celebrations and eat sika Deer and Foie Gras, Patte etc etc all of it were simply yummy and delicious.

J. B.

Ignoring other reviews, at the time of dining (2019) PG is the only 2 star in all of Dublin, and it stands out in terms of fine dining. The service was that of a 3 star, the staff extremely attentive and caring. I had just finished having a long day - left exhausted, so their attention to my needs was comforting and made me feel welcome amongst their clientele. Many of the diners were dressed very well and very proper, so for a young person wearing a simple outfit to still be treated with respect and attention places this venue very highly on my list. The entire chefs tasting menu was stellar in many ways. Their plates used were all very simple, but the plating of the actual food was gorgeous and picture perfect. Simple things like a bread on a sauce looked like a magazine cover, while protein dishes like the crab wrapped in vegetable had style and elegance. Their green bean and truffle was so gorgeous, incredibly seasoned with a delightful crisp and all the right textures. Other dishes like the pasta covered in black truffle looked unique and earthy, juxtaposed atop the white plate. The primary protein dish looked playful and tasty, many colors on the plate and the meat had a little ravioli "hat". Besides all the dishes being a great mix of being fresh, savory, buttery - there was multiple taste buds being exposed with the sauces and creams. Also, one of the best chocolate deserts I've ever had - while the gold isn't my style, still looked gorgeous and will please many. Everything PG did was done with excellence and class, being one of the best restaurants I've visited EMEA. Very highly recommended.

K. S.

Such a great meal. Every course was delicious, the staff couldn't have been friendlier or more welcoming. We left so crazily full, which, after a tasting menu is not always guaranteed. Would highly recommend.

S. D.

Great food and Service but still overprice looking at competition. My wife and I had a dinner last week in PG and took the 8Course Tasting menu + Half wine matching. Total bill with 1 aperitif each was 630€. This was a special occasion and I believe at this price tag I am expecting to be highly satisfied and to really feel that the experience is better than other Dublin restaurants. The dish quality was really good (although dessert was slightly disappointing). At the exception of an "old grumpy" waiter, the rest of the staff was really nice and professional. If I had no other restaurants to compare PG to, I would have probably given 5 stars, however, having tried most of Dublin Michelin restaurants, I truly believe that this restaurant is overpriced for the food quality you are getting. I have been to other Michelin star restaurants in Dublin where I paid almost half of the price and where food quality was as good or even more impressive.

M. O.

We do love coming here! Dining room as been updated since COVID a d is much brighter. However, the service was a little less attentive than usual and had to try "catch the eye" of waiters several times. The food was excellent but I did feel my main was underwhelming. But I will return here again and again. The staff are just lovely, ambience amazing and food was beautiful.

C. S.

Restaurant is nice but feels very dated in its approach to dinning. Had a drink beforehand in a drawing room which was nice but very much just a way to upcharge. Meal itself was hit and miss, ingredients felt like they had no tie to Ireland in anyway bit competantly prepared. Everything feels like stepping back 30 years ago which you may or may not like. Was served flat champagne almost right off the bat which was extremely offputting in a restaurant of this quality. The meal was all fine and service was top top notch (outside of the wine pouring mentioned), but very stuffy. I do not really recommend based on the price as the meal ultimately was forgetable sadly.

C. H. C.

2 michillin stars, very high expectations but an overall lacklustre experience. Food was presented very well, but taste wise was still very average. There was nothing that I would call exceptional, or bad. Which for a 2star restaurant, is very disappointing. The venue itself is very spacious with high ceilings. The staff were a bit stiff and weren't as engaging as I hoped. When you get a waiter who is excited to present you food, you know it's going to be good. But the waiters here were a bit like robots. However the owner was going around and meeting the customers, he was a lovely man and made it feel more comfortable. Would I visit again in the future? Probably not. Food was average, atmosphere is a bit stiff, and it wasn't cheap.

K. G.

If you want to feel like royalty this is the perfect place to dine. The surroundings are opulent but gracious - a spacious and airy chamber with a curved, burnished ceiling, fine linen and tables well spaced from each other. Finest local ingredients (apart from the butter, which is hand-churned and imported from France); each dish was beautifully prepared and exquisitely presented. If you want superb, classic French cuisine it is on the menu (the pan-fried fois gras with fresh pineapple, caramel and tonka bean was excellent, as was the pistachio souffle with almond milk ice cream), but there are also subtle and exciting pairings - lobster served with smoked aubergine and a spicy red miso, combined with salted buttery sauce and mashed potato with spring onion, an imaginative combination. My only criticism would be that the amuse bouche are perhaps too similar to some of the dishes to be enjoyed later in the meal. The staff are charming and very attentive. Good choice of wines to complement the cuisine. Excellent coffee and petit fours.

J. K.

The food, service, and presentation were exactly what I expected from a Michelin star restaurant. We loved every single dish and the interaction with the servers was impeccable. Wonderful for a special occasion. For apps+meat+dessert as well as wine, port, and water, we paid ~€335. Not an everyday thing, of course, but definitely an excellent experience.

M. G.

To be or not to be ... emotional. I will be emotional after this first experience in Patrick Guilbault's Restaurant. What else do we expect from a "grand" restaurant than a emotion(s). Tonight I have just been surprised and amazed. From the beginning until the end it was just perfection. The Turbo (fish) I had the opportunity to taste was simply on of the best experience I ever had. I have to be emotional because I will keep it in my memory for ever. The team in the restaurant did as well an incredible work . The overall experience is just above expectations. Thank you

M. K.

This was the most amazing experience of food i have ever had. The flavours. The presentation. Service was great. You were made feel so welcome. We had the set lunch and it was worth every penny.

D. B.

One of the best dinner in my life. Nice place, impeccable waiters and the food was amazing. It is worth the cost

S. F.

Had a very pleasant birthday lunch in Patrick Guilbauds. Seamless service from all staff from the moment we arrived until departing. The starters and cheese board were the highlights. We had the à la carte menu rather than the set lunch and unfortunately the mains were slightly disappointing; the fillet of Irish beef cooked more medium than rare for my taste and somewhat lacked imagination compared to some of the other dishes. The next time I will order differently. However, would easily dine here again and again for the wonderful ambience, vast wine selection and excellent staff.

g. g.

Attentive and kind staff. It was our first Michelin star restaurant so I can't really compare with others but it made our night memorable. From entering to the restaurant to the tea at the end, every bit was well thought and you notice it through every action of staff. I'd definitely suggest it for a special night. I should also say the measures taken against covid-19 was good. It makes you feel cared&safe.

S. W.

A fantastic experience overall. Your wallet won't thank you but it's french classical dining done as it should be to the finest standard. Some minor blips with service, but nothing that warrants 1 less star.

N. R.

Amazing as always. Such a pleasure for lunch.

e. c.

2* stars, well i was expecting more. I had the lunch menu. Traditional kitchen, fresh products, taste was there too. Service was perfect. Will come later though to have a second opinion.

B. Ş.

Everything -food, service, staff, environment was more than perfect from the first moment. It was the best sea bass Ive ever tasted in my life. €135 for a degustation menu. Great for a company event.

N. Q.

Simply the best restaurant in Ireland. Everything is tasteful and perfectly cooked. The wine selection is awesome and the sommelier knows his wines so he was very helpful. The service is perfect, the staff is nice and smiling. This is everything you could expect from a Michelin 2 stars. Think about booking a table in advance as the restaurant is fully booked most of the time.

J. G.

Thoroughly enjoyed a family lunch. Fabulous food. Wonderful warm and super professional staff. Worth the incredibly long wait to open after lockdown

B. P.

Every time you go it’s exactly as amazing as the last time, ambience, service, attention to detail, these are the reasons why this restaurant is indisputably the best restaurant in Ireland and proudly holds claim to two coveted Michelin stars, the only restaurant in Ireland to do so. If you’re not sure what to order the 8 course tasting menu is the way to go, with wine pairings and your off to the races, they even pair each cheese with an individual wine, and my do they have a selection, just bliss.

C. G.

We went for lunch and what an amazing experience we had. From the time we walked in to the time we left. We felt like we were the only people there. The food was amazing and left feeling like we had eaten a buffet. Highly recommend.

T. M.

Amazing food and second to none service, full of lovely little touches that just make the experience an absolute delight.

H.

In a league of its own 🏉 Fabulous wine list. VERY good value A must when in Dublin at any fine dining level 🍽🍷

A. A.

Silver wares, gold plated dessert spoons and French speaking waiters. Gorgeous food and what an experience! Your money is well worth it! Must try!

J. Q.

Wedding anniversary special dinner. Didn’t disappoint. Not somewhere you got for a quick bite in the evening, this is a place to savour and enjoy. The tasting menu took about 3.5 hours (!). Be warned however it’s not cheap. The mango and coconut desert pictured is probably one of the best I’ve ever had. A fantastic treat overall.

A. A.

This was the most lovely dining experience I have ever had. The service was impeccable and the food was delicately prepared and perfectly balanced.

R. M. D.

Absolutely perfect. Start to finish. Food was sensational and was made to feel special by the wait staff.

D. B.

The food was amazing and presentation divine. The staff is very helpful explaining dishes and attentive throughout.

D. O.

Amazing food, impeccable service. The staff have perfected the fine line of always being on hand yet never being intrusive.

M. D.

Having had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant over the last 30 years I still leave feeling like Ive had a wonderful experience thanks to Stephan and his team.

B.

Food was amazing, really fantastic. Well worth the 2 Michelin star rating it holds. Can't give my review 5 stars, because, whilst some staff were very welcoming and genuine, others seemed to be going through the motions tinted with some kind of superiority complex which detracted from the experience on the day.

P. C.

Enjoyed a beautiful lunch here to celebrate our son's wedding. Staff were amazing going the extra mile to make sure Gavin and Ana's day was special. Food was superb. Thank you to everyone for making us feel so special. Especially in these strange times.

S. K.

Some friends and I dined here only a few days ago. As a 2 star restaurant the only comment i have about the food is that it was exquisite. I would like to mention that the service was simply outstanding. Honourable mentions to Etienne, Alexander and Thibaud who were amazing and had a great sense of humour. They truly made the evening an experience.

F. L.

This is an excellent experience. You are greeted and treated from arrival. There are nice little touches that add to your experience. We experienced lunch and I would highly recommend it. The food and wine was the best quality. You are paying for the service but it certainly feels like money well spent. The host made an effort to speak to every guest too

B. R.

Outstanding restaurant with a great lunch offer.

G. S.

I have to start by saying it is expensive here. I can carry on by saying that it is worth the cost. Great food, good service, good surroundings. My experience of good French restaurants is that the staff are invisible until you need something and then they appear at your elbow as if by magic. Here there are a lot of people milling around, looking at your empty plate and ignoring it. The wine waiter is really good though, she talked through my preferences and I was very happy with the wine she selected. Superb flavours, top notch ingredients made into top notch food. Go for the flavours, ignore the disinterested questions as to how you liked it and listen to that great wine waiter. And yes I'll be back.

s. b.

Excellent cuisine you guys, well worth the visit.

G. N.

The service is good but the food did not meet the 2 stars standard! We ordered a 8 course tasting menu, however, there was no palate cleanser in between at all! It is such a big let down. For that price, it just dosen't worth it. I would go for Glovers alley for almost half the price and better food. I didn't know how they reach a two stars at all.

A. K.

I do not know what it takes financially to run a restaurant at this level. What they present here is extraordinary. When one decides to dine at this level, I dare say it should not be on a dare. You sit as a partner with the establishment, and most often, something magical occurs. It did for us at Guilbaud. The whole experience was effortless for us and is something I would hope to do again. I always start this process and hope for the best in food, service and comfort. The staff here delivered. I noticed another diner wrote of a disappointing experience. They spoke of being from New Orleans , where no fewer than 35 Michelin rated restaurants set the standard for he and his wife. That remark as “proof” of his opinions tells it all. Basing criticism on a lie is no way to improve any establishment. His intent is laid bare. Please take that nonsense down to McDonalds for that hamburger you desired.

S. F.

Food beautiful. Not sure if I like the over the top serving attitude. I eat at Michael star places regularly and don't usually feel so secondary. One particular waiter made us seem like we should feel honoured to be served by him.

M. M.

Top notch presentation and flavours, but I find I leave with some hunger left in me.

M. L.

Superb experience. If you're fortunate enough to have the resources to spend big on wine, there are some terrific bargains at the higher echelons! Probably Dublin's best value lunch.

c. r.

On entering the beautiful renovated Restaurant, you are struck by the welcoming staff & the new decor colours are soft & warm. Now for the food. We ate off the set menu. I had the pumpkin soup, seabream on a bed of saffron puree, lots of yummy potato putee. Chocolate mousse, peanut butter absolutely gorgeous & each mouthful was better than the last. This is fine dining at the top of culinary experiences. This is a restaurant that I would highly recommend. Your taste buds will be dancing with all the gorgeous food. Could say lots more, but just book lunch, which is a bargain for €60. Dinner bit more expensive, but also well worth it. Hope to get back very soon. Thank you.

R. C.

The good: Beautiful dining room, very nicely decorated and with dramatic lightning. Food is good and you can feel there is a theme in the dishes (even if the dishes are not always balanced in terms of contrast). The bad: The waiting staff is a bit over-friendly to the limit of casual in their comments. Big tables can get easily very loud and annoy other tables with their noise. Finally, they got my order completely wrong, they apologised profusely, but that should not happen on a two Michelin star restaurant, that is why they get 3 stars from me.

M. C.

A restaurant where the marriage of perfect service and excellent food combine to help make an experience that will last are what we got today for my birthday lunch at Guilbaud’s. Thank you to the front of house for your hard efforts in making every guest feel unique and welcome and to the kitchen team for your long hours obsessing over every detail on the plates. Will be back sooner rather than later.

A. D.

The 4 course tasting menu + wine pairing was a fun experience. Was good but no WOW factor for me. They put on a tremendous spectacle for you, no doubt. And that was indeed very interesting. There is a lot of staff, all obviously very knowledgeable. And we were able to understand most of it through the heavy french accent. Everyone plays their part. It was a good show. The food, however, didn't WOW me. It was just ok. I feel it lacked intensity in the flavours, and a bit of a more modern twist to it. At the end, everyone comes say goodbye. Nice touch.

E.

A place for a special occasion and chance to step away from the hustle and bustle for a quiet lingering lunch. A unique gourmet experience which if had more choice of flavour combinations and table softened by flowers/soft light would be 5 star for me. Staff were all very warm helpful and friendly.

A. S.

Simply the best food I've had the pleasure of eating in a Dublin restaurant. There's a reason it's got not one but two Michelin stars (the only Irish restaurant to have two!) Exquisitely presented food (modern French food), tasted delicious. Service was absolutely excellent. Yes, it's expensive, but well worth it for a special occasion - or, as in my case, a guest at a business lunch ;-)

D. B.

Our family have celebrated many special occasions here over the years. RPG offer a truly exceptional fine dining experience that I would recommend highly. This is an expensive restaurant, but well worth it. Always leave looking forward to the next visit!

L. G.

Fabulous restaurant. Food and service superb. Beautiful relaxed environment. Really delicious, inventive cooking Ingredients top notch. And meeting Patrick Guilbaud was an added plus. So welcoming.

C. L.

I do quite a lot of fine dining so was expecting something really special for 2 Michelin stars (only my 2nd) but I have to say it was a little disappointing. I've had better meals in lower rated restaurants. The blue lobster was basically raw in the middle while the king scallops my wife had were "chewy". Some nice touches between courses and the ambiance was wonderful. But at the end of the day it's the food that counts and especially when a meal for two is €350

c. f.

Fabulous restaurant. Food and service superb. Beautiful relaxed environment. Really delicious, inventive cooking Ingredients top notch. And meeting Patrick Guilbaud was an added plus. So welcoming.

J. J.

Couldn't get a better place for a celebration. Food, service and presentation faultless. Love their art too. Attention to detail is what makes it great.😁

A. S. A.

Very disappointing experience foodwise. It does definitely not deserve two Michelin stars (not even one). We got the four course tasting menu. One dish was munkfisk with curry. Not really what you would expect from a Michelin place. It seemed like they tried to be experimental, but could not completely figure out exactly how to. Nice service though.

W. S.

First off, I want to say the meal was very good and I would recommend the restaurant to others. There was a few small things that could have been improved on however. I went there Friday the 9th with two of my mates and we arrived a few minutes early to our reservation. We had to wait for 5 minutes in the hallway before anyone even came out to seat us. We all ordered the 8 course tasting menu. The langoustine bisque was served extremely hot to the point that it would have burned your tongue if consumed immediately. The red snapper course was a bit of let down too. It tasted very plain with no real excitement to any of the components of the dish. The lamb dish that followed was actually the best tasting lamb dish I have ever had in my life though. Truly spectacular. The final chocolate dessert was a little bit of a let down too. I'm not a fan of gold leaf as I don't find it adds to dish but that dessert was very one dimensional with no textures or different flavours. The other dishes were all very good though. The service had some mistakes in it as well. I understand it is a french restaurant and they hire french staff, however it was very hard to understand what some of the servers were saying. It could have been improved by simply providing a printed out copy of what was on the 8 course "mystery" tasting menu. Also we just had water and no wines but even at that our glasses were empty and not filled for a good 15 minutes in the dessert part of the meal. The bathroom was also not very clean at the end of the night as well. Then when we were leaving we handed the server our coat tags and then he said to follow him as there was no coats with our tags so we went to the hangers and had to find our coats ourselves. Then as we were leaving the restaurant one of the french servers was talking to some french guests by the door and completely ignored us as we opened the door ourselves to leave. I know these are all tiny details but that is just what in my opinion could be improved upon.

W. R. R.

Amazing!!! We loved from the beginning to the end. Staff are very nice, great environment!! My wife ordered the Croquettes and it was the best. What a seabass I had. Delicious!!!! We both had Irish beef as one of our main. they were beautifully cooked. And the deserts... the popcorn ice cream tastes so different. But in a good!! It's fresh and it breaks the sweet of the Parfait itself. Which is a brilliant combination. All breads, pre starters and pre/post desert were delicious! we got to meet Stephane, who gave us a good attention and is a very sound person. We really had a great time. I'll come back for sure. Tip for people who have never been in a high standard restaurant: Note: this is Michelin star restaurant!!! Never expect to have big portion of food on the plate. You'll get a high quality food, very tasty and so on. You'll be full at the end. Just don't raise your expectations based on the amount of the portion just because you're paying quite a expensive price. You're paying for a great quality food.

G. C.

Ate here last night, what an experience, there is really too much to say. The food I will never forget and will be back for the 8 course tasting menu. The entire staff are impeccably mannered and treat every single customer as if they were treating Michelin themselves. This truly is a 5 star experience.

A. D.

Had an amazing night. Amazing food, Amazing service. Could not have been better. Service was out of this world. Will be back. Couldn't praise the staff more. Has the pleasure of meeting Patrick himself. Nice touch to a wonderful night. Thank you staff, chef and all who made the night fantastic.

T. J.

Fantastic food and service, consistently excellent. Very respectful regarding Covid-19 safety and regulation. The best dining experience in Dublin!

S. T.

The food is excellent as always and the place is immaculate. However, none of the staffs are wearing PPE and they still provide a close contact service throughout the meal. Just be aware in case you are not comfortable with people not wearing masks/face shield during service.

K. O.

Wow, incredible lunch. Was surprised at the 3 course meal lunch option, not bad value considering what you get. It's a really beautiful dining room and it's simple food done incredibly well.

D. L.

Simply exquisite. From the front door service was fantastic! Food was delicious and beautiful. Such friendly interested staff. Every mouthful was a taste explosion. So enjoyable. Memorable.

H. B.

A most wonderful and enjoyable meal in guilbauds. There is no service like it anywhere else in dublin. The food is cooked and served to the highest standards. Fabulous atmosphere. The only problem is that u eventually have to leave. I hope to be back very soon.

E. R.

The lunch there was excellent. The staff couldn't have been more friendly. Just one small thing, request a table not hear the service station. They keep the trolley of cheese there, the smell is over baring and the waiters bumped into my chair a few times 😳

H. H.

We have celebrated all the big occasions here and they have always been made extra special by the expertise and professionalism of the staff. Being greeted by the same faces is so important to us and here consistency and continuity have been preserved. There is nowhere like Patrick Guilbauds in Ireland; in fact no other restaurant comes close.

T. G.

The only 2-star restaurant in Ireland - exceptional French cuisine in the centre of Dublin. Their cheese trolley is unbelievable! Highly recommended- lunch is particularly good value.

M. M.

Service and presentation you would expect from a 2 star michelin restaurant. Covid secure in these strange times, lovely relaxed lunch service and lovely food.

A. M.

We have dined her a good few times. Always rated it as one of the top restaurants ever to have dined in. To say that Saturday nights "experience" was a disappointment would be an understatement. Our reservation was for 7:30 and we were out by 9:00, including a pre-dinner drink. I have spent longer eating in McDonalds. The meal itself was not to the standard to which I have been used to here. We dined in the Merrions Cellar restaurant on the Friday night and the food there was excellent, I even asked the waiter if a chef from Gilbaud cooked it!! Obviously not. My wife did complain and was offered a glass of Champagne, but as she doesn't drink she declined. A restaurant of this caliber the manager should have known this.

A. A.

One of the best meals and dining experiences I've ever had. The service was exemplary and the food exquisite. I can't recommend this restaurant enough.

V. L.

Possibly one of the two best meals of my life, French Laundry being the other in Yountville, CA. Simply spectacular food and even better experience beginning to end. Highly highly recommend

W. D. a. P.

I had just arrived in Dublin after spending two weeks on a food wine, and safari tour of South Africa and Zimbabwe, and I wanted to keep up the gastric adventure as I had three days in Ireland to kill. After careful research, and menu study, I decided on Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud at the Merrion Hotel in the Dublin City Center. Normally when I visit a country I focus only on the cuisine that the specific country offers, in this case Irish. Patrick Guilbaud was more of a French infusion, but had some Irish dishes. The main reason I chose them is because they were listed in the top 10 restaurants in Dublin, and Elite Traveler had them listed as number 80 in the top 100 restaurants of the world. Considering one of my many bucket lists includes visiting the top 100 in both the Elite Traveler and San Pellegrino lists, I added Patrick Guilbaud to my list based solely on that merit alone. The service staff was dressed in tuxedos, with both Captain or main server and back waiter assistant. A gentleman approached and took my drink order, as well as presented me with the menu’s. The restaurant offered assorted ala cart options from two to four courses, and a four or eight course degustation menu. There wine list was one of the most impressive that I have seen in a restaurant since dining at The French Laundry in Napa Valley, consisting of over 25,000 worldwide selections. As I reviewed the menu selections, the Captain waiter on more than one occasion would push the 8-course degustation menu. I understood mentioning it once, but in a fifteen minute period bringing it up three times, with the third time being almost rude about, was not selling me on that menu, but irritating me. I made my selection of the four-course ala carte with appetizer, meat, fish, and dessert selection. The funny thing, is that I was ready to choose the 8-course if it weren’t for the waiter arrogantly trying to push it on me. I was escorted into the dining room and seated at my table. The food was exquisite, and the presentation was top notched, putting it into the same category for me as other French restaurants such as Fleur de Lys, in San Francisco and Restaurant Le Gabriel, in Bordeaux. The restaurant itself has very high standards and an outstandingly professional kitchen staff with Chef Lebrun at the helm, the only reason why I did not give Patrick Guilbaud higher rankings was the service staff’s arrogance at the start of my experience. Once I arrived at my table a female server took over, and she was exceptional and spot on with her delivery and expertise. To read the full review, visit the Wine, dine, and Play Blog, under the blog archive go to January 2014, then click on the review.

N. P.

Lovely experience and amazing stuff. Excellent service. Food really good. We had a surprise 4 degustation course and it's was everything delicious.

L. M. O.

Such a special restaurant....we had a memorable night. We try to go there twice a year !!!! More if we could afford it !!!!!!

B. M.

Excellent, both as regards food and wine. Staff very engaging but professional, a lovely combination when it comes to making you feel at your ease. .

A. M.

My favourite place to eat. So relaxing, spacious and superb food.

K. B.

Unbelievable food, impeccable service, wonderful people and a relaxed and charming atmosphere. Could not fault this place and one hundred percent recommend a visit for a special occasion

T. J.

Amazing resteraunt to visit. Staff and service are fantastic and the food is simply superb. A lovely place for a treat as it's not cheap.

M. G.

Amazing service. This is a true dining experience. My wife and I celebrated our 40th anniversary recently at Patrick Guilbaud and can't imagine being treated better anywhere else.

C. S.

Excellent food and fabulous service! Very pricey though. But it is really a beautiful place.

C. O. H.

Always a five stars experience.

P. B.

Great experience! Nice varied menu options, extensive wine list. The service was impeccable. WIll definitely come again!

J. F.

The highest standard of dining in Ireland. As with most things, you get what you pay for. Foie gras is to die for and quite unique here. The chocolate fondant dessert is also fabulous. Would only criticise the apple ice cream dessert. Staff are very professional.

D. Q.

Excellent restaurant and experience.

I. R.

Great food, very attentive staff and nice ambience. Only thing I'd say is check the room ventilation/ cooling system because it was really hot and stuffy in there at lunch time.

J. C.

Exceptional food and service. Best wine cellar available in Ireland, and they also have cigars on request.

N. H.

I have eaten in many starred places. This was good but you can have more amazing experiences for less money elsewhere. Roca brothers in Girona being the obvious example.

D. L.

Delicious 2 Michelin star restaurant. Good portion sizes, reasonable prices for what you get, and delicious meal. Good service and ambience.

P. O. C.

Wonderful food as always , the best of service but naturally very expensive and only for very special occasions such as Valentines Day !

D. B.

Outstanding. Food is beautiful , staff are so professional and knowledgeable all within a fantastic setting.

A. M.

The food was outstanding. The service was great. Could not have been an overall better dining experience

J. M. K.

Relaxed atomsphere excellent service and good food.

J.

Delicious food, well priced and the waiting staff are very friendly. However, they were very forgetful.

D. A.

On a freezing night in Dublin, we were warmly welcomed at Patrick Guilbard and made to feel at home in this comforting space. We highly recommend: Red crab in pineapple cannoli with ginger and wasabi Foie gras with cherries and seed brittle John Dory chardonnay butter wild mushrooms & herbs, and Spicy lamb(only so-so--not spicy as promised). Service was seamless all night and Patrick himself came to our table for a long foodie chat.

D. D.

Great food. Very nice staff. Prices- check before you go.

G. K.

The service was superb and food very good. The atmosphere and decor really set a good tone. Expensive but good as a treat.

N. d. K.

The best restaurant in Dublin. Quite pricey but you'll never forget it. Try tasting menu if you find "A la carte" too expensive

S. C.

Outstanding delicate food. Fantastic service and attention to detail but for the money spent in expected more.

K. D.

Excellent food and superb service! Lunch set menu- good value for money.

K. T.

Very nice rooms, wonderful friendly and knowledgeable service, terrific food and wine! Had a wonderful evening, and recommend it without reservation (but make a reservation)!

M. v. d. L.

Great restaurant. For the real connoisseur. Best restaurant in Dublin I’ve ever been to.

C. J.

What a great restaurant the food was delicious and amazing really had a great time in Patrick Service was quick and i can't stop myself to eat..

G. M.

It does exactly what it says on the tin... Food presented and cooked to 2 Star Michelin standards. Truly worth a visit

S. F.

everything about this place is nice from the food, location and the decor. would go back anytime. a little bit price but the best game in town.

d. m.

Lovely food, great service, not mad about the atmosphere. Directly across from Government Buildings, and it feels it. 😀

a. m.

Delicious food, friendly staff and great atmosphere

A. J.

Average food, not worth the hype, or the Michelin star. The vegetarian tortellini were bland beyond belief.

C. P.

The most amazing food experience I have had, absolutely incredible

F. K.

Great food, great service, friendly staff, main man himself said hello to everyone. Great night.

E. C. L.

Amazing food and staff. what a place and really enjoyable food. something else.

M. K.

Amazing food and impeccable service. Their three course lunch is hard to beat.

E. M.

Amazing dining experience! Patrick was such a good host and we'd highly recommend the venue.

S. J.

Great food and wonderful staff. We'll definitely visit again

S. M.

Fabulous! Amazing service, wonderful food, fantastic wine pairing!

M. D.

Fantastic food, wouldn't expect anything less. For specially occasions, as it can be pricey.

A. P. N.

Great atmosphere and excellent food. Good choice for an important celebration.

A. B.

Great food and service. One of the best restaurants in Dublin.

K. E.

Very good service, amazing food, just lacking the vow factor

J. C.

Great place for a 5 star but not too expensive lunch, quality you can't deny

G. S.

Simply stunning.

D. B.

Definitely worth the experience. Food is amazing

D. M.

Really nice food and great service. Can't recommend it enough

R. A. N.

Very classy with delicious food! Service was impeccable.

S. O.

nice atmosphere. Price but worth it for a special occasion

A. W.

Super dining and wine experience.Impeccable.Will never forget.

P. S.

This is an excellent establishment. Food and service was as good as it gets.

G. N.

Exquisite Food, Service $$$ though but worth it for special occasions

G. G.

Beyond the shadow of a doubt absolutely best dining experience you will find anywhere.

C. A.

Wonderful food wine and lovely staff

A. (.

an excellant complement to a fine hotel, world class wines, good food

D. S.

Doesn't get any better than this. Food, service, ambiance... Perfect.

M. B.

Best restaurant in town to keep for a special occasion , excellent staff

T. G.

Great food , service,and wine . 5star all round

S. K.

Amazing experience, even though it is the price of a holiday, it's worth it!!

N. O.

Top end. Superb lunch and service.

m. d.

Beautiful food and great attention from everyone.

M. T. (.

Best restaurant in Dublin with excellent service and food.

B. R.

It's the best restaurant in Ireland.

S. Z.

Fantastic food and excellent service.

G. O.

Amazing food if your into it.

Q. N.

Elegance in the heart of Dublin. Very deserving of their 2 stars

A. M.

A sublime experience. Exceeded all of my expectations.

A. C.

Surpurb restaurant. Great food and wonderful staff 😃

K. M.

Great meal with excellent service

K. K. D.

Excellent service excellwnt food.

B. G.

Just gorgeous! Staff are lovely.

D. L.

Amazing!!!!

v. d.

Well deserved 2 Michelin stars

R. D.

Absolutely stunning. Perfect in every way.

L. B.

There are incredible flavors in this place..

M. B.

Unlikely to be improved upon. Just perfect.

R. L.

Best restaurant in Ireland 🥰

G. H.

Just the best in every way!

p. f.

Rare treat for Saturday afternoon lunch

D. M.

Best restaurant in the country

M. G.

Very fancy. Very expansive

a. l.

Superb gastronomy...

p. s.

Awesome place for fine dining

T. O.

Superb in every way. A rare but delightful experience

P. G.

5 star experience as always

J. F.

Best restaurant in Ireland

M. A.

Clearelly worth 2 Michelin stars

M. G. V. S.

The best

N. D.

Great experience. Celebrated our first anniversary and what a way to spend it. Fab food and great atomosphere

C. I.

Sublime!

T. M.

Service is second to none.

C. R.

Stephan was very gracious

C. T.

Worth every penny.

A. M.

Simply The Best!

A. T.

Amazing!

A. M.

Amazing!

J. B.

It's a wow for me.

R. O. F.

Amazballs

A.

Amazing!!

J. M. T.

Superb!!!

M. M.

Superbly delicious food

B. K.

Excellent

A. R.

Best

J. H.

Wow!

j. s.

Perfection!

E. P.

fab :)

J. R.

Brilliant

M. F.

Perfect

Z. L.

Always fabulous !

R. S.

Amazing experience !!!!

A. Q.

Simply sublime

P. H.

Amazing food

T. L.

delicious!

D. V.

Must

a. a.

Lovely experience

J. S.

Amazing place

T. C.

Excellence *****

G. P.

World class

P. P.

Probably the best restaurant in Dublin city. High quality ingredients, rich flavours in every dish and a wine menu catering to every taste, even the more eclectic ones. Impeccable service all around as well, well worth the price!

L. L.

(Translated) Wow this restaurant is just perfect, from start to finish everyone we spoke with lived up to our expectations. The meal Wow a delight, you deserve your Michelin stars. We were there in September 2018 and I dream of going back. (Original) Wow ce restaurant est juste parfait, du début à la fin toutes les personnes avec qui nous avons échangé ont été à la hauteur de nos attentes. Le repas Wow un délice, vous méritez vos étoiles Michelin. Nous y étions en septembre 2018 et je rêve d’y retourner.

M. L.

(Translated) The service is very good, the shrimp rolls are pretty good, the cheese may not be used by Chinese people/Chinese people are cautious about cheese, just like foreigners try to preserve eggs and stinky tofu, the difference in diet, we feel very fragrant they accept No, they don't necessarily accept it. (Original) The service is very good, the shrimp rolls are pretty good, the cheese may not be used by Chinese people/中国人谨慎点奶酪，就像外国人尝试皮蛋和臭豆腐一样，饮食差异，我们觉得很香的他们接受不了；他们觉得很香的我们也不一定能接受.

P. B.

(Translated) Nice setting, delicious meal (tasting menu) and top service. The 2 stars are well deserved! (Original) Jolie cadre, délicieux repas (tasting menu) et service au top. Les 2 étoile sont bien méritées!

A. N.

(Translated) Starred restaurant, everything perfect. (Original) Ristorante stellato, tutto perfetto.

S. N.

(Translated) Lunch is a great deal. (Original) ランチはかなりお得感があります。

E. B.

(Translated) A huge thank you for this magical moment of culinary pleasure. From the entrance to this beautiful place, until departure, we were received impeccably. The entire team is just perfect, great service, appreciable humor and a relaxed atmosphere. Thank you (Original) Une énorme merci pour ce moment magique de plaisir culinaire. Dès l entrée dans ce bel endroit, et ce jusqu'au départ, nous avons été reçues impeccablement. L équipe au complet est juste parfaite, un service irréprochable, un humour bien appréciable et une atmosphère détendue. Merci

M. Z.

(Translated) The service is really great, the appetizers and desserts are a bit sweet and a little bit sweet, overall it's great (Original) 服务真的超级棒，开胃菜和甜品有点甜有点齁，总体来说还是很棒的

S. G.

(Translated) Impeccable cuisine, unique flavors, the phlegmatic waiter manager, rather cold staff, overpaid water and coffee. (Original) Cucina impeccabile, sapori unici, il responsabile dei camerieri flemmatico, il personale piuttosto freddo, acqua e caffè strapagati.

W. A.

(Translated) Magical place thanks to Jo'e and Nicolas for their professionalism. That she class gentlemen! (Original) Lieu magique merci à jo'e et Nicolas pour leur professionnalisme. Qu'elle classe messieurs !!!

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G. K. V.

(Translated) Very good food and experience (Original) Veldig bra mat og opplevelse

C. B.

(Translated) Lovely. Thank you. (Original) Lovely. Merci bien.

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