Michelin 2021: Six Dublin restaurants retain star status

Six Dublin restaurants have retained their Michelin Star status for 2021.

As per the recently published Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2021, two-star restaurants Patrick Guilbaud and The Greenhouse in Dublin City retained their status while one-star establishments, Chapter One, Variety Jones and L’Ecriviain also kept their star.

Liath in Blackrock village also retained it’s one star status.

The guide also revealed that two Dublin restaurants joined the the list of Bib Gourmand awards, recognising those who offer great food at affordable prices.

The two newcomers are Spitalfields in The Coombe and Volpe Nera in Blackrock, Co. Dublin.

Others, all of which retain Bib Gourmand status from earlier years, are 1826 Adare (Adare); Aldridge Lodge (Duncannon); Chart House and Land to Sea (both Dingle); The Courthouse (Carrickmacross); Kai and Tartare Café & Wine Bar (both Galway City); Morrissey’s (Doonbeg); Sha-Roe Bistro (Clonegall); Thyme (Athlone) and in Dublin City, Uno Mas (Aungier Street); Pichet (Trinity Street); Pigeon House (Clontarf) and Richmond (Portobello).

This year’s guide sees the introduction of the new Michelin ‘Green Star’ distinction – highlighting restaurants that are leaders in sustainability practices.

Ireland’s three Michelin Green Star recipients are Kai and Loam Restaurant (both Galway City) and Inis Meáin Restaurant & Suites on the Aran Island of Inishmaan in Co. Galway.

Ross Lewis of Chapter One was also honoured with the Michelin Chef Mentor award 2021.

Speaking at its launch, Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guides, said: “This has been a hugely challenging period for the hospitality industry and our thoughts remain with all those who have suffered from the pandemic and by the restrictions that have been put in place.

“We were heartened by the number of chefs who called us during the year to ensure we were still going ahead with the Guide and our yearly awards. The Michelin Guide is about promoting the hospitality industry as a whole and we want to shine a light on the hard work, tenacity and commitment of chefs and restaurant teams,” he said.