Library Street

Cuisine

Contemporary, Modern Cuisine

Michelin

selected

Price

€€€

Website

https://www.librarystreet.ie

Description

As you open the door to this trendy restaurant, you’re greeted by a lively buzz and smiling faces. Settle in at the high communal seating or one of the lovingly restored 100-year-old ash tables, while surrounded by laughter and contented chatter. The cooking comes in the form of a regularly changing menu of sharing plates where local ingredients and bold flavours are key. Some dishes, like wild mackerel with fennel and harissa salad, have a lovely freshness to them; others are more heartily traditional, such as the Wicklow venison en croûte.

Review score

4.1

Review count

76

Review summary

Library Street offers contemporary shared plates, generally praised for high-quality food and creative dishes like venison and seafood by Head Chef Kevin Burke. However, some reviews criticize inconsistent presentation, small portions, and lackluster flavors. Service receives mixed feedback; while many find it attentive and accommodating for dietary needs, others report indifference or aggressive upselling. The atmosphere is described as stylish, though occasionally perceived as pretentious. Value is a contentious point; although some find costs reasonable, numerous guests express dissatisfaction with high prices relative to portion sizes, particularly regarding wine pricing and mandatory service charges.

Best for

Suitable for diners seeking refined shared plates who should verify portion expectations beforehand.

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