The best restaurants in Donegal

05/04/2026: Had a great dinner here last night! We were a group of 6, including two toddlers, which can usually be a bit of a gamble, but everything was honestly seamless. The service was instant—I’m talking food on the table before the kids even had a chance to get restless. It made the whole experience so much more enjoyable for the adults. Big thanks to the manager, Saki, who was incredibly kind and attentive. He really went out of his way to make us feel welcome and made sure we were well taken care of. It’s rare to find a place that’s this efficient but still feels so personal. Definitely our new go-to spot for family dinners!

05/04/2026: Delicious food, very nice staff and service. Clean, tidy place. Very quick service, no much wait time. Food is cooked according to your preference, like we wanted spicy vegetarian food, and that’s exactly what we got. Must visit if you’re around in Donegal.

13/01/2026: Very tasty fast food. Nice friendly and helpful staff.

27/12/2025: i came from miami just for this

21/08/2025: Had latte and breakfast bap - delicious and super friendly!

07/07/2025: Great snack bar. We had a burger and an acai bowl. The view of the beach is super beautiful.

07/06/2025: Great place, delicious, friendly staff, but unfortunately very bad coffee(

31/05/2025: Good vibes when you are tired with the little ones making you run like a crazy mom. Just go in and have a little drink to cool yourself a bit

06/11/2025: Absolutely outstanding! Paradise Indian Restaurant in Ballybofey truly lives up to its name. The food is bursting with authentic flavours — every dish tastes freshly prepared and perfectly spiced. 🍛 The staff are warm, attentive, and always make you feel welcome. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, perfect for both a casual meal or a special night out.

10/10/2025: Food is absolutely fantastic. Fresh. Very tasty. Really nice place to have a traditional Indian meal.

28/04/2026: Didn't stick around long as we only collected our order but the food was great the pizzas were done very quickly, considering we ordered when we got into the carpark. Lovely service people were very friendly and welcoming.

15/04/2026: Dominos in letterkenny is pretty good. I really value the fact that the place is consistent with it's food and the delivery times are fairly fast. As a chef myself, I'm extremely hypercritical when it comes to matters of food hygiene and I've never had any "red flags" raised when I'm picking up my order. We make an order once every 2 weeks and never had to return anything or had an order arrive incorrectly. Only ever had an issue once and it was rectified quickly and professionally. So honestly, you can't really go wrong here. In terms of pizza, it's on point! I might add by the way, the delivery driver, Aidan/Aiden is genuinely one of the nicest delivery drivers I've ever come across. Always a positive experience with him and he's super friendly and genuine every single time he's the one delivering our food. 10/10 on that as well

29/10/2025: A very welcoming pub with good music, pool, and darts. The people were lovely, and there were lots of young people with whom we spent the afternoon playing darts.

13/10/2025: Whilst on a driving holiday around the whole of Ireland we stopped off in Donegal & what a fabulous night we had! First we ate at the Olde Castle then we crossed the road and had a great night full of Irish Craic - it was simply the best night we had!!!

30/04/2026: A quaint pub in the center of Buncrana. Live music and excellent beer make this place a cult favorite for Irish traditions and folklore. A must-try for anyone passing through this beautiful town.

19/07/2025: I loved it here! It was such a welcoming atmosphere and everyone was so friendly! The food is so so good and the bartenders were extremely nice! If you’re ever in Ballyshannon I’d def recommend stopping by!

20/06/2025: Ordered wine from their website and it arrived the next day, impeccably packed with a little treat inside and a personal note. Exceptional customer service - I will definitely be purchasing again.

14/05/2026: Lovely hotel on the coast in a beautiful town. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Food is great, service excellent 👌

07/04/2026: Great stay overall! The hotel and room were clean and comfortable, and the location is excellent. The front desk staff were very helpful and welcoming, and the breakfast was really good with plenty of options. The only downside was the evening restaurant service, which could definitely be improved.

24/02/2026: We had the worst stay in a hotel room for decades. The room was so uncomfortably hot that we had to sleep with the window wide open and drapes opened. Do this created another major issue.shining directly into the window were two huge security lights which are on 24/7. The radiator in the room was OFF and it was not possible to turn down/off the A/C. I made this complaint on checking out and was assured someone would call, NOTHING!!! When my daughter and I arrived slightly later than we expected but in plenty of time to use the thermal suite we'd booked however because we had traveled a fair distance, we asked if we could move back our booking(thermal suite) 1 hour to 4pm We were told emphatically NO as it was fully booked. This was a LIE. No one was booked in at 4pm. When we left at 4.12 not a single person had arrived to use it! The only thing good about this hotel was the bar food, That's it. Try somewhere else if you actually want to sleep at night

21/02/2026: From the moment we arrived at Villa Rose, we were welcomed by such a warm and friendly atmosphere. The hotel has a genuinely inviting feel that immediately makes you feel at home. I had a massage booked with Gemma, and she was absolutely amazing — incredibly professional and wonderfully relaxing. I felt completely at ease afterwards. A truly lovely experience and I would happily stay again.

25/09/2025: We were traveling from the States and this was the best food so far. The atmosphere was welcoming and the staff was kind and helpful, and it was the best fish n chips I think I’ve ever had! Thank you!

01/09/2025: We were there on Sunday for day 2 of a wedding, it was absolutely amazing ,food was top class.Tamara greeted us and looked after us very well.

23/04/2026: Beautiful food very generous portions.

01/02/2026: Cash only but they can process Revolut if needs be. Honestly the best Chinese Takeaway I've had in years. I ordered Sweet and Sour Pork, Spring Rolls and Chips. All top drawer. Quite simply the best Chinese Takeaway food I've ever had in Ireland if I'm being honest. Side note - beware the Kaifeng of the East! (Nothing to do with the restaurant!)

22/02/2026: Fine overall. One small note: there wasn’t quite enough sauce for the price charged.

30/08/2025: Tourist trappings for hotel guests. Not a pub anymore. It's only open for tour buses. Impeccable on the inside but there is nothing authentic left.

16/06/2025: Quaint pub, an evening with cool live music brilliant