Aniar in Galway

This is a real theatre of culinary magic!

Good dinner in a tiny restaurant where everything is prepared with Irish ingredients. Tasting menu to travel through the tastes of West Ireland with Irish drink pairing. Crab, fish, duck, tomatoes, mash potatoes with mushrooms, see weeds, cheese with a fig, forest strawberry dessert, ice apple wine and so much more. However, the service is too intrusive and feels too commercial so we liked the food but not really the overall atmosphere. I don’t think I would go again

An exceptional culinary experience, friendly staff and a wonderful ambiance.

I went to Aniar to celebrate a milestone birthday. It was my second visit to Galway and I had heard about the restaurant before. I am an experienced foodie, but this was my first Michelin restaurant. It was Amazing!!! The ambiance was relaxing and the details were exquisitely attended to. Every dish was accompanied by custom plateware that enhanced the senses. The 24 dishes were each individual works of culinary art that left you yearning for more. Chef McMahon visited each table and when learning it was my birthday gave me an autographed copy of his beautiful book which is an ode to Irish cuisine. Thank you to the entire staff for this crowning moment of my birthday week celebration!!!!

This was one of my two favorite dining experiences ever. They paired two of the courses with poems. I was particularly excited about this as an English teacher but I think that anyone can appreciate how the poems enhanced understanding about how the food presented has gone on a journey to get to the plate, a journey that was full of human interaction and care. The resteraunt nurtured the idea that food doesn‘t appear without love and toil. This idea will help me consider the path my food takes as I eat going forward.

A truly incredible restaurant, timeless and where every ingredient is perfectly represented. The waiters were very kind and attentive, especially Arthur, who took the time to explain all the dishes to us in French to make our experience even more enjoyable. The food was truly excellent; we were completely surprised and didn't regret it. We recommend this restaurant without hesitation!

Had with the Irish drink pairing which was lovely.

Deliciosa cena en este pequeño restaurante de alto nivel (8 mesas) que ofrece un menú degustación de 24 artículos. No todos los platos salieron bien, pero sí la mayoría, y cuando se hace un menú de degustación, eso no es inusual ya que se trata de experimentación y combinaciones inusuales. El helado de ostras fue lo que más echamos de menos (como también dicen otras reseñas), aunque era un plato presentado de forma inteligente. No bebemos nada de alcohol, lo que provocó un momento de consternación al comienzo de la comida, pero nos conformamos con agua con gas. Buen servicio. Un hallazgo bienvenido e inesperado en este pequeño pueblo.

We didn't expect to find a Michelin starred restaurant in Galway. Aniar is quite as good as the Fat Duck or any similar restaurant in London or the home counties. Delicious tasting menu, attentive staff, eye-watering prices. Special occasion dining. 🙂

Este es un pequeño restaurante vestido de negro. La comida era excelente, aunque no estoy seguro de que lo llamaría cambiar la vida . . El jefe de cocina era muy visible - servido algunos platos y dispuesto a tener una charla decente al final de la comida. El resto de su personal era encantador también.